Okaloosa County BOCC — February 18, 2014 — Underground Electric Manhole — reading text

specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency. Installer/Applicator/Erector: CONTRACTOR or another entity engaged by CONTRACTOR as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OKALOOSA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DATE: 8/15/2013 01400-1 SECTION 01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to trades people of the corresponding generic name. F. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS A. General: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to ENGINEER for a decision before proceeding. B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to ENGINEER for a decision before proceeding. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority. B. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following: Date of issue. Project title and number. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections. Names of individuals making tests and inspections. Description of the Work and test and inspection method. Identification of product and Specification Section. Complete test or inspection data. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results. 0. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting. a PPFNANAYS YN QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OKALOOSA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DATE: 8/15/2013 01400-2 SECTION 01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 1.5 11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements. 12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector. 13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For OWNER's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work. QUALITY ASSURANCE General: Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance... Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent. Specialists: Certain sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated. 1. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and regulations governing the Work. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OKALOOSA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DATE: 8/15/2013 01400-3 SECTION 01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS individual Sections; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities. 1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7. 2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. 1.6 QUALITY CONTROL A. OWNER Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as OWNER's responsibility, OWNER will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services. 1. OWNER will furnish CONTRACTOR with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform. 2. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to CONTRACTOR, and the Contract Sum will be adjusted by Change Order. B. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to OWNER are CONTRACTOR's responsibility. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified © and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of CONTRACTOR by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not. 1. | Where services are indicated as CONTRACTOR's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services. a. CONTRACTOR shall not employ same entity engaged by OWNER, unless agreed to in writing by OWNER. 2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed. 3. Where quality-control services are indicated as CONTRACTOR's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service. 4. Testing and inspecting requested by CONTRACTOR and not required by the Contract Documents are CONTRACTOR's responsibility. 5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct. C. _Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were CONTRACTOR's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OKALOOSA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DATE: 8/15/2013 01400-4 SECTION 01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS D. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections. 1. Notify ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services. 2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted. 3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements. 4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through CONTRACTOR. 5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work. 6. Do not perform any duties of CONTRACTOR. E. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following: 1. 2. 3. sn Access to the Work. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples. Delivery of samples to testing agencies. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site. F. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality- assurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting. 1. | Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OKALOOSA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DATE: 8/15/2013 01400-5 SECTION 01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes. 1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification Sections. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division! Section "Cutting and Patching." B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities. C. Repair and protection are CONTRACTOR's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services. END OF SECTION 01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OKALOOSA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DATE: 8/15/2013 01400-6 SECTION 01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PART | - GENERAL 1.1 A. 1.2 1.3 1.4 SUMMARY This Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities. See Division | Section "Execution Requirements" for progress cleaning requirements. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for, dust and noise control, and humidity requirements for products in those Sections. DEFINITIONS Permanent Enclosure: As determined by ENGINEER, permanent or temporary roofing is complete, insulated, and weathertight; exterior walls are insulated and weathertight; and all openings are closed with permanent construction or substantial temporary closures. USE CHARGES General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum. Allow other