TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for - City of West Palm Beach
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for - City of West Palm Beach
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for - City of West Palm Beach
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SECTION 01610DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLINGPART 1 - GENERAL1.01 GENERAL:A. This Section specifies the general requirements <strong>for</strong> the delivery, handling, storage andprotection <strong>for</strong> all items required in the construction <strong>of</strong> the work. Specific requirements, if any, are specifiedwith the related item.1.02 TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY:A. Transport and handle items in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.B. Schedule delivery to reduce long-term on-site storage prior to installation and/oroperation. Under no circumstances shall equipment be delivered to the site more than one month prior toinstallation without written authorization from the Engineer.C. Coordinate delivery with installation to ensure minimum holding time <strong>for</strong> items that arehazardous, flammable, easily damaged or sensitive to deterioration.D. Deliver products to the site in manufacturer's original sealed containers or otherpacking systems, complete with instructions <strong>for</strong> handling, storing, unpacking, protecting and installing.E. All items delivered to the site shall be unloaded and placed in a manner which will nothamper the Contractor's normal construction operation or those <strong>of</strong> subcontractors and other contractorsand will not interfere with the flow <strong>of</strong> necessary traffic.F. Provide necessary equipment and personnel to unload all items delivered to the site.G. Promptly inspect shipment to assure that products comply with requirements,quantities are correct, and items are undamaged. For items furnished by others (i.e. Owner, otherContractors), per<strong>for</strong>m inspection in the presence <strong>of</strong> the Engineer or Engineer’s representative. NotifyEngineer verbally, and in writing, <strong>of</strong> any problems.1.03 STORAGE AND PROTECTION:A. Store and protect products in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, withseals and labels intact and legible. Storage instruction shall be studied by the Contractor and reviewedwith the engineer by him. Instruction shall be carefully followed and a written record <strong>of</strong> this kept by theContractor. Arrange storage to permit access <strong>for</strong> inspection.B. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surface in a well-drained area. Preventmixing with <strong>for</strong>eign matter.C. Cement and lime shall be stored under a ro<strong>of</strong> and <strong>of</strong>f the ground and shall be keptcompletely dry at all times. All structural, miscellaneous and rein<strong>for</strong>cing steel shall be stored <strong>of</strong>f the groundor otherwise to prevent accumulation <strong>of</strong> dirt or grease, and in a position to prevent accumulations <strong>of</strong>standing water and to minimize rusting. Beams shall be stored with the webs vertical. Pre-cast concreteshall be handled and stored in a manner to prevent accumulations <strong>of</strong> dirt, standing water, staining, chippingor cracking. Brick, block and similar masonry products shall be handled and stored in a manner to reducebreakage, cracking and spalling to a minimum.END OF SECTIONDelivery, Storage & Handling Section 01610-1
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