ATTACHMENT <strong>NO</strong>. 3 DWG. G001.00 (091312) GENERAL <strong>NO</strong>TES, SYMBOLS & BLDG. CODES <strong>STV</strong> Construction, <strong>Inc</strong>. Addendum No. 1 (092012) CITYWCUCF010904GC/MECH/EL/PL
1 2 3 4 5 GENERAL <strong>NO</strong>TES APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES <strong>STV</strong> D THE FOLLOWING <strong>NO</strong>TES SHALL APPLY THROUGHOUT. EXCEPTIONS ARE SPECIFICALLY <strong>NO</strong>TED ON EACH DRAWING. 1. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS AT THE SITE AS REQUIRED TO VERIFY THE DRAWINGS AND TO PERFORM THIS WORK AS PER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. ANY DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS AND THE SURVEY SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY. <strong>NO</strong> WORK SHALL PROCEED UNTIL THE DISCREPANCY HAS BEEN RESOLVED. 2.DRAWINGS ARE <strong>NO</strong>T TO BE SCALED. USE DIMENSIONS ONLY. ALL DIMENSIONS ON THE DRAWINGS MUST BE VERIFIED AT THE SITE BY EACH CONTRACTOR BEFORE ORDERING ANY MATERIAL OR PERFORMING ANY WORK. ANY DISCREPANCIES IN THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY. <strong>NO</strong> CHANGE TO THE DRAWINGS OR SPECIFICATIONS IS PERMITTED WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT. 3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SECURE AND PAY FOR ALL REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION PERMIT(S), FEES, LICENSE AND INSPECTIONS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE WORK IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL NYC APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS AND WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. 4. COORDINATION OF ALL WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR AS REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO ENSURE THE QUALITY AND TIMELY COMPLETION OF THE WORK/PROJECT. 5. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL CUTTING AND PATCHING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE WORK OR TO MAKE ITS PARTS FIT TOGETHER PROPERLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE QUALITY OF THE WORK. THE FOLLOWING <strong>NO</strong>TES SHALL APPLY THROUGHOUT: 1. WORK SHALL BE EXECUTED IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF ALL LAWS, BYLAWS, STATUTES, ORDINANCES, CODES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAWFUL ORDERS OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES BEARING ON THE PERFORMANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE WORK. 2. THE WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING CODES AND STANDARDS. A. 2008 NEW YORK CITY BUILDING CODE. B. 2008 NEW YORK CITY FUEL GAS CODE. C. 2008 NEW YORK CITY MECHANICAL CODE. D. NEW YORK CITY PLUMBING CODE. E. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (N.F.P.A. 72). F 2011 NEW YORK CITY ELECTRICAL CODE G. UNDERWRITER LABORATORIES (UL DESIGN). <strong>STV</strong> INC. 225 PARK AVE. SOUTH NEW YORK, NY 10003 www.stvinc.com CONSULTANTS ENVIRONMENTAL MATRIX NEW WORLD 120 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE SUITE 207 EAST HA<strong>NO</strong>VER, NJ. 07936 t 9732401800 COST ESTIMATING DACK CONSULTING SOLUTIONS 6. ALL EXISTING FIRE RATED CONDITIONS DISTURBED BY THE WORK SHALL BE RESTORED TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL FIRE RATED CONDITIONS. H. FEDERAL STATE / LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION. 2 WILLIAM STREET SUITE 202 WHITE PLAINS, NY. 10601 7. THE GC SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADEQUATELY BRACING AND PROTECTING ALL WORK DURING CONSTRUCTION AGAINST DAMAGE, BREAKAGE,COLLAPSE, DISTORTIONS, AND OFF ALIGNMENTS ACCORDING TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS AND PER BEST PRACTICES OF THE INDUSTRY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS FOR SHORING AND BRACING WITH CALCULATIONS SIGNED AND SEALED BY NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS t 9146867102 8. DURING CONSTRUCTION, TEMPORARY BAFFLES, PARTITIONS, ENCLOSURES, TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT DUST AND DIRT FROM FILTERING INTO OCCUPIED AREAS ARE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE GC. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 27132 AND THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE BUILDING CODE ARE LISTED IN THE FOLLOWING TABLES: C 9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP THE WORK SITE FREE FROM DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED REFUSE AND SHALL HAVE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROTECTING ALL AREAS FROM ENTRY BY UNAUTHORIZED PARTIES. THE SITE SHALL BE LEFT BROOM CLEAN AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY. 10. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTITIONS BEHIND SUCH FIXTURES. 11. ALL VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SHAFTS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM FIRE RATING OF 2HOURS UNLESS REQUIRED OTHERWISE BY CODE. SPECIAL INSPECTION CODE SECTION FIRE ALARM BC 907 . BC 1704.13 FIRE STOP, DRAFTSHOP, AND FIREBLOCK SYSTEM BC 1704.25 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS BC 1704.15 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BC 1704.21 1 12. ALL LINTELS GREATER THAN 4'0" SHALL BE STRUCTURALLY SUPPORTED. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS BC 109.3.5 13. ALL ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL INDICATIONS ON ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS ARE FOR LOCATION PURPOSES ONLY. FIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION BC 109.3.4 14. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL EXTEND ALL WALL FINISHES A MINIMUM OF 6" ABOVE SUSPENDED OR FURRED CEILINGS. 15. ALL WORK SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT ALL PARTS THAT REQUIRE ACCESS ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. FINAL 28116.2.4.2, BC 109.5 DIRECTIVE 14 OF 1975 AND 1 RCNY 10110 ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS 16. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN FREE AND U<strong>NO</strong>BSTRUCTED ACCESS FROM ALL FLOORS AND ADJACENT SPACES INTO THE EXISTING FIRE STAIRS TO OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING AT ALL TIMES. 17. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE BARRICADES AROUND WORK AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT STAFF, STUDENTS AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ENTERING THEREIN. HVAC AND SERVICE WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT HVAC AND SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEM CONTROLS DUCT PLENUM AND PIPING INSULATION AND SEALING (IB3) (IIB3) (IB4), (IIB4) (IB5) (IIB5) SEALS 18. WHERE MANUFACTURERS NAMES AND PRODUCT NUMBERS ARE INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS IT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN THE ESTABLISHING OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF SUCH ITEMS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ARCHITECT FOR APPROVAL BEFORE THEY SHALL BE DEEMED EQUAL. INTERIOR LIGHTING POWER LIGHTING CONTROLS (IIC3) (IIC5) 19. DIMENSIONS ON PLANS ARE INDICATED FROM SURFACE TO SURFACE BETWEEN WALLS, PARTITIONS AND OTHER ITEMS EXCLUSIVE OF FINISHES. 20. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL PATCH AND REPAIR ALL FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, ETC. IN SPACES WHETHER IN SCOPE OR <strong>NO</strong>T THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED OR EXPOSED DUE TO WORK, REMOVALS OR TEMPORARY STORAGE AND FINISH THEM TO MATCH ADJOINING SURFACES. EXIT SIGNS MAINTENANCE INFORMATION (IIC6) (ID1),(IID1) OWNER WILL HIRE THE SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY OR ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT TO PERFORM THE SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. 21. IF ANY UTILITIES OR SERVICES ARE INTERRUPTED DURING THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH CONTRACTOR TO REROUTE AND/OR PROVIDE TEMPORARY SERVICE SO AS <strong>NO</strong>T TO DISRUPT ANY SERVICE TO THE BUILDING. EACH CONTRACTOR MUST <strong>NO</strong>TIFY THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER TO ARRANGE THE SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AT LEAST SEVENTY TWO (72) HOURS PRIOR TO THE NEED FOR THE INSPECTION. B 22. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL METHODS AND MEANS OF CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE ALL SAFEGUARDS TO INSURE SAFETY TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE DURATION OF THIS RE<strong>NO</strong>VATION PROJECT. 23. WHERE EXISTING DOOR FRAMES ARE TO BE REPLACED, REMOVE PORTION OF EXISTING WALL IN ORDER TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL NEW DOOR FRAME AND JAMB ANCHOR, PATCH AND MATCH EXISTING WALL CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES. SUMMARY OF WORK 24. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE, PROTECT AND STORE ALL FURNITURE, HARDWARE, EQUIPMENTS AS DIRECTED BY THE OWNER. 25. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN <strong>NO</strong>ISE CONTROL AT THE JOB SITE. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE COLLEGE SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES. CONVERSION OF FIVE (5) LABORATORIES AND (3) PREP ROOMS The project consists of plans and specifications to convert five existing physics and astronomy laboratories into biology teaching laboratories at Queens College Science Building Rooms B237, B241, B243, B245, & D231. Renovation of three existing prep rooms is also included in the scope of work. The labs occupy approximately 4,321 sf and approximately 766 sf of prep space, broken down as follows: PROJECT IDENTIFICATION CONVERSION OF LABORATORIES SCIENCE BUILDING 26. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING / COVERING ALL EXISTING WINDOW UNITS FROM DUST/ DIRT AND CLEAN TO CURRENT WORKING CONDITIONS AS FOUND. 27. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH COLLEGE FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS WHEN NEED ARISES TO DISCONNECT AND OR RELOCATE FIRE ALARM STROBES. THE EC SHALL PROVIDE CONTI<strong>NO</strong>US FIRE WATCH IF REQUIRED WHEN WORK IS EXECUTED ON THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. Lab Space B237 897sf B241 897sf B243 897sf B245 886sf D231 744sf QUEENS COLLEGE 6660 Kissena Boulevard Flushing NY. 11367 28. ALL HOT WORK ( WELDING, BRAZING, ETC) WILL REQUIRE COORDINATION, WRITTEN APPROVAL AND SIGN OFFS FROM COLLEGE PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEACTIVATE SMOKE DETECTORS WHILE WORKING AND <strong>NO</strong>TIFICATION WHEN COMPLETED ON A DAILY BASIS. 29. AFTER ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED, GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO REPLACE SEALANTS, INSULATION OR ANY OTHER ABATED MATERIAL WITH <strong>NO</strong>NASBESTOS MATERIAL IN ORDER TO ASSURE SYSTEMS ARE RESTORED TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION. 30. WHERE EXISTING WALLS ARE TO BE PATCHED OR NEW FINISH AND BASE OF WALL ARE TO MATCH EXISTING ADJACENT FINISHES, DO SO FOR THE ENTIRE LENGHT OF THE WALL OR REFER TO FINISH SCHEDULE. 31. GC TO OBSERVE QUEENS COLLEGE ACCEPTED PROCEDURES FOR WASTEOUT, INCLUDING EARLY DAY SERVICE BY CARTING COMPANY, QUICK REMOVAL OF MINI CONTAINERS FROM PEDESTRIAN AREAS, ETC. 32. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO MAINTAIN THE WORK AREAS UNDER NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE TO MINIMIZE THE PROPAGATION OF DUST AND ODORS TO OCCUPIED AREAS OF THE BUILDING. RETURN AIR GRILLES LEADING TO BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMS ARE TO BE COVERED DURING WORK PERIODS AND WHEN MATERIALS ARE OFFGASSING. Lab Prep Space B211 357sf B203 357sf D231A 52sf Work required for this project will be performed under four (4) separate contracts: A. Contract No. CITYWCUCF010904GC: General Construction Work GC B. Contract No. CITYWCUCF010904MECH: Mechanical/ HVAC Work MECH C. Contract No. CITYWCUCF010904EL: Electrical Work EC D. Contract No. CITYWCUCF010904PL: Plumbing & Fire Protection Work PC E. Each Trade Contractor shall be responsible for performing the work items specified or shown in the Specifications and accompanying drawings issued as a part of its Contract, and shall coordinate its work with that of the other Contractors. F. Each Trade Contractor and their subcontractors are required to cooperate with the Owner, the Owner’s representatives, and other Contractors in regard to scheduling, storage, deliveries, and construction. 1 91312 <strong>ADDENDUM</strong> # 1 MARK DATE DESCRIPTION PROJECT <strong>NO</strong>.: PROJ. MGR: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DESIGN MGR: ISSUE BLOCK No. 2115419 PAUL USURIELLO HECTOR ANDRADE JAMES HEMMERLY SANDRA BENJAMIN A 1 2 3 4 5 SHEET TITLE GENERAL <strong>NO</strong>TES, SYMBOLS & BLDG. CODES G001.00 2 of 65 9/10/2012 2:15:52 PM