Specifications - City of Montpelier, Vermont

Title:Montpelier District HeatingCity of Montpelier, VT15010 – Basic Mechanical RequirementsIssue Date:September 28, 2012Page #:3 of 13shall be adequately protected against wear by bushings or other approved means.Provisions shall be made for adequate lubrication with readily accessible devices.B. Ample clearance shall be provided for repairs, inspection and adjustment.Protruding members such as joints, corners and gear covers shall be finished inappearance. All exposed welds shall be ground smooth and the corners ofstructural shapes shall be rounded or chamfered.C. All machinery and equipment shall be safeguarded in accordance with the safetycodes of the ANSI, OSHA, and local industrial codes, including but not limitedto, shaft guards on all rotating shafts.D. Secure and pay for all necessary fees, permits and approvals, as required for thework of this Section.E. Before commencing work, review the project with the Local and State inspectors.Conform, in every respect, with their separate recommendations, unless therecommendations are inferior to, or in conflict with, the Contract Documents, thenOWNER’S Representative acceptance will be required before proceeding with thework.F. All mechanical work shall be performed by mechanics who are qualified to dosuch work and who are normally engaged in this type of work. Because of thecomplexity of the mechanical work, unskilled labor is not permitted1.5 COORDINATIONIt is the responsibility of the mechanical contractor to coordinate the work of histrade with all other trades prior to the commencement of construction. TheDrawings are schematic in nature, not all fittings and offsets are shown. It is theresponsibility of the Contractor to provide, in his original bid, all necessaryoffsets, fittings, and transformations to provide a complete project. Any conflictsmust be brought to the attention of the OWNER’S Representative. Any workrequiring removal and reinstallation due to the lack of coordination shall be theresponsibility of the Contractor with no additional cost to the Owner. Do notlocate any piping over electrical equipment.A. Prepare coordination drawings in accordance with to a scale of 3/8"=1'0" orlarger; detailing major elements, components, and systems of mechanicalequipment and materials in relationship with other systems, installations, andbuilding components. Indicate locations where space is limited for installationand access and where sequencing and coordination of installations are ofBASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS150103