Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
2. Each item of equipment shall fit plan and space allowed and surrounding conditions and
fulfill completely the function for which it is intended as well as item named on drawings
or in specifications.
3. Full and complete catalog illustrations, specifications, and descriptive data defining in
detail each item shall be submitted to Architect for approval before order in placed for
such items.
2.02 SCAFFOLDING
A. Furnish all scaffolding as required for the installation of his work. Either arrange for servicing
in connection with any rigging and hoisting required or provide equipment to hoist apparatus to
be installed into place. Any equipment too large to permit passage through doorways and
access ways is brought to the job and set in place before the spaces are enclosed.
2.03 ACCESS DOORS
A. Furnish and turn over to the General Contractor for installation access doors as required to
operate and service all equipment and valves furnished and installed by him. Access doors
shall be of the sizes indicated on the drawings or required for proper access to equipment with
mounting straps, concealed hinges, screwdriver locks and so designed that they will open
180°. The doors shall be constructed from 16 gauge steel with door and frame finished in
prime coat finish.
B. Approved Manufacturers: Josam, Milcor, Zurn, and Wade.
2.04 SERIES RATING
A. The entire electrical distribution system shall be series rated for 65KA symmetrical incoming
fault current unless otherwise noted on the plans.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 CUTTING AND PATCHING
A. Notify the General Contrator sufficiently ahead of the construction of any floors, walls, ceiling,
roofs, etc., of the openings that will be required for his work. He shall also see that any and all
sleeves that are required for his work are set at proper times so as not to hold up the progress
of the job. Any cutting and patching required to be done because of lack of proper
coordination shall be done by the General Contractor at the expense of the contractors
involved. Do not request the General Contractor to cut any structural members without first
having received written permission from the Architect. Cutting of round openings which can
be done by the use of a rotary drill may be done by the contractor requiring same.
3.02 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
A. Before beginning any excavations of any nature whatsoever, make an attempt to locate all
underground utilities of every nature occurring within the bounds of the area to be excavated.
Then proceed with caution in his excavation work so that no utility shall be damaged with a
resultant loss of service.
B. Should damage result to any utility through the Contractor's negligence, carelessness, or
failure to comply with the above directive, he will be liable for any such damage and for all
expense incurred in the expeditious repair or replacement of such damaged utilities. Repair of
damaged utilities shall be to a condition equal to or better than the adjacent undamaged
portion of such utility and to the complete satisfaction of the Architect.
C. All necessary excavation and backfill for the installation of the electrical work shall be
accomplished by each contractor under his phase of the work. All such work shall be included
regardless of the type of materials encountered in the excavation. Refer to and comply with all
special requirements in the treatment of open ditches, backfill and backfill material as
hereinbefore specified in the Architectural sections of the specifications.
D. Trenches for all underground piping shall be excavated to the required depths. Should rock
be encountered, it shall be excavated to a depth of 6 inches below the bottom of the conduit
before laying and the space between the bottom of the conduit shall be filled with gravel and
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