Specifications - City of Montpelier, Vermont

Title:Montpelier District HeatingCity of Montpelier, VT16050 – Basic Electrical Materials and MethodsIssue Date:September 28, 2012Page #:6 of 7PART 3– EXECUTION3.1 EXAMINATIONA. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliancewith requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affectinginstallation and application of joint sealers. Do not proceed with installation untilunsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.3.2 PREPARATION FOR JOINT SEALERSA. Surface Cleaning for Joint Sealers and Firestopping Materials: Clean surfaces ofjoints immediately before applying joint sealers and firestopping materials tocomply with recommendations of manufacturer.B. Apply joint sealer primer to substrates as recommended by joint sealermanufacturer. Protect adjacent areas from spillage and migration of primers,using masking tape. Remove tape immediately after tooling without disturbingjoint seal.3.3 SELECTIVE DEMOLITIONA. General: Demolish, remove, demount, and disconnect abandoned electricalmaterials and equipment indicated to be removed and not indicated to be salvagedor saved.B. Materials and Equipment To Be Salvaged: Remove, demount, and disconnectexisting electrical materials and equipment indicated to be removed and salvaged,and deliver materials and equipment to the location designated for storage.C. Disposal and Cleanup: Remove from the site and legally dispose of demolishedmaterials and equipment not indicated to be salvaged.D. Electrical Materials and Equipment: Demolish, remove, demount, and disconnectthe following items:1. Inactive and obsolete raceway systems, controls, and fixtures.a. Raceways embedded in floors, walls, and ceilings may remain ifsuch materials do not interfere with new installations.BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND METHODS160506