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HomeMy WebLinkAboutB14-0467 specifications.pdfVESTAL RESIDENCE ADDITION PRODUCT SCHEDULE This Schedule is an extension of the Specifications for this Project to ensure that all contractors are bidding on the same items. The Base Bid shall include the total costs associated with the inclusion of the following items in the Project. Suggestions for substitutions are encouraged for the purpose of reducing costs while maintaining quality, however, in fairness to all bidders, the Bid Proposal shall be on the materials and brand names specified below. DIVISION 4 STONE VENEER (Interior) – Pine's Stone, “Hamilton Blend”, dry stacked. Submit sample. DIVISION 6 EXTERIOR FASCIA, TRIM, ETC. - Existing to remain (U.N.O.), paint to match new. New - As detailed, #3 & better, KD, STK, S1S2E, Inland Red R.S. Cedar, painted. EXTERIOR SIDING – Existing to remain as-is (U.N.O.). New – 1x6 Cedar Channel Rustic (confirm – match existing), painted to match existing. EXTERIOR DECKS – Epoch, Synthetic Wood Decking, 1x6, “Cape Cod Gray” color. INTERIOR TRIM – As detailed, KD, Knotty Alder. DIVISION 7 INSULATION VALUES & THICKNESS – Existing to remain as-is (U.N.O.). New Walls, Floors, and Roofs – See Sec. 7.5 Specs. ROOF (Shingle) – Existing to remain as-is (U.N.O.). New - “Class A” Fire Rated Asphalt Shingles, manufacturer, style, and color to match existing. Underlay w/ Grace “Vycor” Ice & Water Shield (Sec. 7.11 Specs). HEAT CABLE - Raychem, Icestop, GM-2X, 220V, Install in all new gutters & downspouts, (Sec. 7.10 Specs). GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS, & FLASHING – Existing to remain as-is (U.N.O). New - 26 ga. Gray color metal, square shaped gutters & downspouts. DIVISION 8 DOORS INTERIOR DOORS - As per Door Schedule and Details. EXTERIOR DOORS - As per Door Schedule and Details. CLAD WINDOWS & DOORS FIXED & OPENING - WeatherShield, per Window Schedule. Casement & Matching Sash Fixed – Premium Series w/ 3/4” Zo-E-Shield 5 Extreme Glass, (screens on opening windows). Doors - per Door Schedule, Standard Series w/ 3/4” Zo-E-Shield 5 Extreme Glass. DIVISION 9 WOOD FLOORING – Existing Oak to be sanded and re-finished. New – Oak to match existing. Stain color selected by Owner. Finish with 2 coats of polyurethane. DRYWALL FINISH – See Room Finish Schedule. Windows & doors receive wood trim. The Owner may select certain walls to be left smooth for wall paper (by others). Drywall is to be installed after completion of all interior column & beam work including “cosmetic” columns & beams & is to be flat taped to them. PAINT & STAIN NOTE: Before buying in quantities, SUBMIT SAMPLES of all paint & stain on materials similar to those below. (Sec. 9.2 Specs) INTERIOR WALLS PRIMER – Sherwin Williams Promar 200, Primer, (tint 1 shade lighter than finish coat). INTERIOR WALLS PAINT – Sherwin Williams Promar 200, Latex, (one color throughout). INTERIOR WOOD CONDITIONER – (new trim, new windows, new doors) INTERIOR WOOD STAIN (new beams, new trim, new windows & doors, etc.) - Old Masters or Miniwax, semitrans., color by Architect/Owner. INTERIOR WOOD FINISH (new trim, new windows & doors, etc.) - Sanding sealer w/ semi-gloss laquer finish coat per Specs. EXTERIOR METAL PRIMER & FINISH COAT (Fireplace chimney) - Sherwin Williams, color by Architect/Owner. EXTERIOR PAINT – Sherwin Williams, two separate colors by Architect/Owner. For: 1. (new siding) – match existing color 2. (new & existing fascia & trim) STONE CLEANING & SEALING – All interior stone on floors, steps, hearths, mantels, etc. are to be cleaned and sealed by a professional stone cleaning company, TILE (throughout) - Selected by Owner, purchased and installed by Contractor, (See Allowances) (Sec. 9.3 Specs). CLOSET SHELVES – Per interior elevations, Wood Grain Melamine (NOTE: Confirm color with Owner before ordering), 3/4” thick, w/ 1” wide wood front edge (match trim species). CARPET (throughout) – Not in Contract. DIVISION 10 TOWEL BARS (Bathrooms) - Provided by Owner, installed on wood backing by Contractor TISSUE HOLDERS (Bathrooms) - Provided by Owner, installed on wood backing by Contractor MIRRORS - 1/4" plate, wood trim per Dtl. (Included in bid). FIREPLACES Living Room – Astria, Georgian Cat 42” wood burning, PureFire (EPA Phase II), firebox color by Owner, outside comb. air kit, wood burning chimney, factory glass doors with Bronze trim. DIVISION 11 APPLIANCES - Selected by Owner, purchased and installed by Contractor, (Sec. 11.1 Specs). CABINETS - Selected by Owner, purchased and installed by Contractor, (Sec. 11.2 Specs). DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS (throughout) – Not in Contract. WINDOW COVERINGS (throughout) – Not in Contract. DIVISION 15 PLUMBING FIXTURES - Selected by Owner, purchased and installed by Contractor, (Sec. 15.7 Specs). PLUMBING FAUCETS - Selected by Owner, purchased and installed by Contractor, (Sec. 15.7 Specs). HEATING SYSTEM - Furnish and install a new hydronic, low profile base board heating system (throughout entire home) as per Mechanical Plans and Equipment Schedule, (see Mech. Plans) (Sec. 15.9 Specs). DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM Water Heater - See Mechanical Plans. DIVISION 16 ELECTRICAL FIXTURES – Electrical Contractor is to supply & install all fixtures indicated on the Electrical Plans by a symbol (F-#) as specified on the following list (with required bulbs, connectors, transformers, etc.). (For line voltage fixtures, provide fluorescent bulbs). LOW VOLT F-1 2” PUCK (Down Lgt.) - Elco, 20W, E228, BZ @ wd., W @ dw., recess in surface F-2 2” CAN (Gimble) – Liton, 20W, L142, CP @ wd, W @ dw F-3 3” CAN (Gimble) – Liton, 35W, L242, CP @ wd, W @ dw F-4 4” CAN (Elbow) – Nora, 75W, NLR405AT, NL470 trim, BZ @ wd, W @ dw F-5 4” CAN (Elbow) - Elco, 50W, 1499IC housing, 1497 trim, BZ @ wd., W @ dw F-6 STRIP LIGHT - Nora, LED Tape (Under Cab.), NUTP5 in approp. length, 27K warm F-7 STAIR LIGHT – Troy Lighting, R-P155, 10W Xenon bulb, NAZ F-8 WEDGE LIGHT – SPJ Lighting, SPJ2100-50, (2)2W LED bulbs, MBR LINE VOLT F-9 4” CAN (Down Lgt.) - Elco, 50W, 99IC housing, 993 trim, BZ @ wd., W@ dw F-10 4” CAN (Eyeball) - Elco, 50W, 99IC housing, 998 trim, BZ @ wd., W @ dw. F-11 4” CAN (Shower) – Elco, 50W, 99IC housing, 9112W trim F-12 6” CAN (Down Lgt.) - Elco, 75W, 7IC housing, M30 trim, BZ @ wd., W @ dw F-13 6” CAN (Walk-in Closet) - Elco, 75W, 7IC housing, 12W trim F-14 6" CAN (Gimble) - Elco, 75W, 7IC housing, 317 trim, BZ @wd., W @ dw F-15 6" CAN (Shallow Dn. Lgt.) - Elco, 75W, R9ICA housing, M30 trim, BZ @ wd., W @ dw F-16 6” CAN (Slope Dn. Lgt.) - Elco, 150W, 936ICA housing, 622 trim, BZ @ wd., W @ dw F-17 6” SPOT (Mono Point) – Juno, T397-WH, 150W, 9 degree bulb FLUORESCENT F-18 1 x 4 WRAP AROUND (2 bulb) - Creative, 202-40 ESB F-19 2 x 4 WRAP AROUND (4 bulb) - Creative, 404-40 ESB F-20 1 x 4 MOLDED (2 bulb) - Creative, "Cloud Nine" C9M-09-232EL, T8 bal. F-21 2 x 4 MOLDED (4 bulb) - Creative, "Cloud Nine" C9M-24-432EL, T8 bal. F-22 SINGLE STRIP (1 bulb) - NuLite, NS120, 130, 140, to fill space, T8 bal. F-23 STAGGERED STRIP (2 bulb) - NuLite, ST120, 130, 140, to fill space, T8 bal. F-24 CLOSET LIGHT (Wall) - Lithonia, CUC, 15T8PH F-25 CLOSET LIGHT (Clg) – American Fluorescent, PC2054T, 14” sq., 32 watt MISCELLANEOUS F-26 OUTDOOR SPOTS (1 head) - Remcraft, #1066, Bronze F-27 KEYLESS PORCELAIN (Surface Mnt.) - Contractor option F-28 EXHAUST FAN (Recessed) – Panasonic, FV-11VQ5 (vent by mech. contr.) F-29 HUMIDIFIER FAN (In-Line) – Panasonic, FV-40NLF1 (humidifier & duct by mech. contr.) F-30 STRIP LIGHT – Liton, LinkaLED bar, #LULEDB(appropriate length) warm white, w/ adjustable track F-31 ROPE LIGHT - Contractor option F-32 DOOR BELL (Chime) - Nutone LA14WH & (Button) - Nutone PB7LSN F-BO FIXTURE BY OWNER - Supplied by Owner with bulbs; installed by elect. contr. ALL FIXTURES LISTED - Are not necessarily used on this Project STANDARD SWITCHES - Leviton, "Decora" (almond on gyp. bd.; brown on wood or stone) (Confirm with Owner) TIMER SWITCHES - Leviton, “Decora” #6560M on all new bathroom exhaust fans (almond on gyp. bd.; brown on wood or stone) (Confirm with Owner) DIMMERS - Leviton, "Decora" (almond on gyp. bd.; brown on wood or stone) (Confirm with Owner) RECEPTACLES - Leviton, "Decora", (ivory on gyp. bd.; brown on wood or stone) (Confirm with Owner) QUAD WIRING - Each outlet location indicated for quad wiring is to have two individual homeruns of Category 5, UTP cable and two individual homeruns RG-6 coaxial cable from each Quad jack to the Quad control center. SPECIFICATIONS VESTAL RESIDENCE ADDITION 4394 STREAMSIDE CIRCLE, EAST UNIT “B” LOT 9, BIGHORN SUBDIVISION 4TH ADD. VAIL, CO CONTENTS DIVISION ONE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DIVISION TWO SITE WORK DIVISION THREE CONCRETE DIVISION FOUR MASONRY DIVISION FIVE STRUCTURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS METALS DIVISION SIX WOOD AND CARPENTRY DIVISION SEVEN THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION DIVISION EIGHT DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS DIVISION NINE FINISHES DIVISION TEN SPECIALITIES DIVISION ELEVEN EQUIPMENT DIVISION TWELVE FURNISHINGS (NOT USED) DIVISION THIRTEEN SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED) DIVISION FOURTEEN CONVEYING SYSTEMS (NOT USED) DIVISION FIFTEEN MECHANICAL DIVISION SIXTEEN ELECTRICAL DIVISION ONE . . . GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The general conditions governing this contract and the work set forth in these specifications and accompanying drawings are "The Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor", A.l.A. Document A-101 (stipulated sum), and its General Conditions, A.l.A. Document A-201. SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 1.1 GUARANTEE – The Contractor and Sub-contractors shall guarantee all work under this contract including materials, equipment and workmanship for a period of one year after completion. The manufacturer’s guarantee shall not relieve Contractors of responsibility for materials and equipment furnished for this Project. 1.2 PROOF OF INSURANCE – Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall provide the Owner and Architect with proof of appropriate insurance for liability and workman’s compensation. 1.3 SITE CONDITIONS - The Contractor and Sub-contractors shall visit the site and verify the drawings and specifications with the existing conditions prior to beginning any work. Immediately notify the Architect of any discrepancies. Failure to visit the site or notify the Architect will not relieve the Contractor of providing materials and performing work necessary to complete the job in accordance with the drawings and specifications without additional cost to the Owner. 1.4 CODES - This project is governed by the codes, ordinances and amendments adopted by the governments having jurisdiction over the project. The drawings and specifications shall not permit work that does not conform to these codes. The General Contractor and Subcontractors shall be responsible for compliance to all applicable codes 1.5 PERMITS & INSPECTION FEES - The Owner shall pay for the Plan Review Fee and the Building Permit Fee. The Contractor shall sign for the Building Permit in his company name. The Contractor and Sub-contractors shall secure and arrange for all additional permits and inspections, and shall pay all fees relating thereto as part of their bid. 1.6 TRASH - The Contractor shall include in the Base Bid, costs for all temporary fire protection, security, and trash removal from the building until project completion. 1.7 UTILITIES - The Owner shall pay for all utility services including electrical, water, and heat. 1.8 MEASUREMENTS & ELEVATIONS - The Contractor shall verify all measurements and elevations of the site and the building and be responsible for their correctness. Any difference that may be found shall be submitted to the Architect for consideration before proceeding with the work. 1.9 CHANGES TO THE WORK - Changes in the work that impact project budget or time must be requested to the Architect via a written change order request prior to performing such work. Performance of such work without approval by change order indicates Contractor’s acknowledgement of no increase in contact sum or time. Changes from the plans or specifications made without consent of the Architect are unauthorized and shall relieve the Architect and Owner of responsibility for any and all consequences resulting from such changes. 1.10 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY - These drawings do not indicate or include the necessary components for construction safety. The General Contractor shall provide for the safety of individuals and the care of utilities and adjacent properties during construction, and shall comply with local, state and federal safety regulations. 1.11 WORKMANSHIP - It is the intent of these drawings that the Contractor and each Sub-contractor provide all labor, materials, transportation, supplies, equipment, taxes, permits, etc. to obtain a complete job within the recognized standards of the industry and with manufacturers’ recommendations. All materials are to be inspected by the contractor prior to construction; defective materials are to be returned. 1.12 SUBSTITUTIONS - The Base Bid shall include the total costs associated with the inclusion, in the project, of the items listed in the Product Schedule. Suggestions for substitutions are encouraged for the purpose of reducing costs while maintaining quality, however, the Contractor, prior to purchase and installation, will submit complete information in writing on any substitute product or brand for approval by the Architect 1.13 OWNER SELECTIONS - All products, items, finishes, stains and paints which require color, finish or material selection shall be selected and approved by the Architect and/or Owner. The Contractor is to review the specifications, and shall submit samples for each Item which requires selection. These samples shall be submitted prior to 30 working days of the beginning of the related work. 1.14 CLEANUP - Upon completion, the structure will be left with all windows, walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures and equipment cleaned of all scratches, stains, paint, dirt, dust and all trash removed. Inspect the entire site and remove all trash and refuse from the property and any adjacent property affected by this Project. (See 2.8) 1.15 OWNERS MANUAL - One copy of all warranties, operations and maintenance data for all appliances, equipment and energy saving systems shall be submitted to the Owner in a 3-ring binder prior to final payment. 1.16 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - Upon substantial completion, the Contractor shall provide to the Owner and Architect lien waivers for all work and material supplied by his subcontractors. Final payment to the Contractor shall not be made until this has been done. 1.17 DUTY OF NOTIFICATION - Design and Construction are complex. Although the Architect and his Consultants have performed their services with due care and diligence, they cannot guarantee perfection and every contingency cannot be anticipated. Immediately report to the Architect any ambiguity or discrepancy discovered by the use of these plans. If additional details or guidance is needed by the Contractor for construction of any aspect of this project, immediately notify the Architect. Failure to do so compounds misunderstanding and may increase costs. Failure to give notice shall relieve the Architect of responsibility for all consequences. Do not proceed in areas of discrepancy until they have been fully resolved with written direction from the Architect. DIVISION TWO . . . SITE WORK 2.1 SITE PREPARATION A. BENCH MARKS - shall be established at a permanent location on the job site from which the Contractor shall extend all grades and levels as needed. B. LAYOUT - Natural vegetation shall not be disturbed outside of limits agreed upon with Architect. The limits of construction will be fenced to define limits of disturbance, parking and storage areas. 2.2 BOND - Any work in the public right-of-way may require bonding. Contractor to provide coordination and cost of bond, if required. 2.3 TOP SOIL - Shall be stored at a predetermined area of the site to be used later for finish grading. 2.4 EXCAVATION - Carry excavation to depth shown on the drawings. Level bottom of excavation. No refilling of excavation with site material under structural supports will be permitted unless compaction is certified by a Soils Engineer. 2.5 BACKFILLING - Shall be non-expansive, non-organic granular fill per drawings. DO NOT backfill until all slabs and main level floor framing is installed, or until foundation walls are adequately braced. Backfill material shall be of soil containing stones or rocks less than 6” in diameter. Install in maximum 8” lifts and compact to 90% proctor density or as approved by soils engineer. Compact any disturbed soils below footing bearing elevations or remove loose soils and fill as directed by soils engineer. Backfill to be brought up equally on both sides of sub-grade foundation walls, where applicable. 2.6 FINISHED GRADING - Final site grading to uniform, smooth, natural looking contours as shown on drawing or directed by the Architect. All rock and debris, larger than 4”, which is exposed during excavation shall be removed except as in 2.7 below. Fine grade and rake out all disturbed soil, ready for landscaping. 2.7 LANDSCAPING BOULDERS - Boulders of substantial size (24” minimum dimension) shall be stockpiled on site for use in landscaping and retaining walls. Coordinate stockpile location with Architect. DIVISION THREE . . . CONCRETE 3.1 SCOPE - The work includes all forms, mixing, placing, finishing, and curing of concrete and reinforcing as required to complete footings, stem walls, and floor slabs and include all labor, materials, equipment, services and supervision required to thoroughly perform the work as shown on the drawing and specified herein. (Also see General Structural Notes - Concrete). 3.2 FORMS - Forms required for stem walls and other work may be made from plywood or steel at the option of the Contractor. Form work shall be set accurately with a dimension tolerance of l/2" maximum measured on height, length, square and plumb. 3.3 CONCRETE - Concrete shall be transit mixed, meeting the requirements of ASTM-C94, strength as per structural notes, 3/4" maximum coarse aggregate. Reinforcing shall be sizes noted, intermediate grade, deformed steel, conforming to ASTMA-615, free of grease or other surface film. 3.4 AIR ENTRAINING AGENT - Shall meet requirement of ASTM-C94. Admixture shall increase the workability of the concrete and reduce the water demand of the concrete. Admixture shall be used only if permitted. 3.5 INSTALLATION - Bottom of excavation for concrete material shall be firm, level, and free from loose debris or rock pockets. Concrete reinforcing shall be accurately shaped, properly placed, and securely held in place. Concrete shall be placed in accordance with applicable ACI standards with no drop of mixed concrete more than four feet. Transit-mix trucks shall mix at least three minutes at the job site just prior to releasing batch of concrete. 3.6 PLACEMENT - Shall be vibrated in foundation walls. All reinforcing steel shall be enclosed with concrete on all sides as shown on details in drawings. Finished surfaces to be covered need have only a screed or wood-trowel finish. Concrete shall not be poured when air temperature will drop below freezing within 24 hours. All pours will be continuous with NO COLD JOINTS. Top stem wall will be level and true to within 1/2” of dimensions on plan. Forms shall be erected plumb and square. See Division Seven for foundation coating and wall insulation. 3.7 REINFORCEMENT - See structural notes. Make bars continuous around corners. Where permitted, splices may be contact laps, 36 bar-diameters maximum with a minimum of 1'-6". A. RE-BAR - Detail bars in accordance with A.C.I. Detailing Manual, and A.C.I. Building Code requirements for Reinforced Concrete, latest edition. Provide accessories necessary to support reinforcing at positions shown on drawings. B. MESH - Welded wire mesh shall be at least 1" up into bottom of 4" slab. Lap one full mesh at splices and wire together. 3.8 ANCHOR BOLTS - Contractor provide and set steel bolts per Structural Notes and Details. Bolts to be placed per foundation details. DIVISION FOUR ... MASONRY 4.1 SCOPE - The work includes all necessary labor, materials, and accessories necessary to complete the execution of the masonry construction shown on the drawings and specifications. Arrange for the necessary storage space and protection for materials at the job site. All preparations and masonry work necessary to receive and adjoin other work, and shall furnish all inserts and attachments as noted in the plans and specifications, which shall be installed under this section. Cooperate with other trades in laying out this work. 4.2 SAMPLES - Furnish samples of materials and 3 ft. x 4 ft. sample layup for approval by Owner and Architect. 4.3 MORTAR - Shall be freshly prepared and uniformly mixed In the ratio by volumes of 1 part cement, 1/2 part lime putty, 4-1/2 parts sand and shall conform to ASTM-C270, natural gray color. 4.4 CONSTRUCTION - Shall be of the highest quality workmanship and all walls shall be laid true and plumb. Provisions shall be arranged for all adjoining construction. 4.5 REINFORCING - Shall be provided as shown in drawings. 4.6 MASONRY ANCHORS - 16 Ga. corrosion resistant metal wire as needed to secure masonry to substructure. Cut wires and clean masonry thoroughly after mortar has dried. 4.7 LINTELS - Provide and install, with adequate structural anchors, the size and configuration of continuous steel angles necessary to support the masonry shown on the drawings. 4.8 STONE VENEER - To be as per product schedule and details and included as a part of this Contract. DIVISION FIVE . . . STRUCTURAL & MISCELLANEOUS METALS 5.1 SCOPE - Work under this section covers structural steel and miscellaneous metal work, and includes all labor, materials, equipment, services and supervision required to thoroughly perform the work as shown on the drawings and specified herein. (Also see General Structural Notes - Steel) 5.2 MATERIALS A. STRUCTURAL STEEL - shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of ASTM Standard Specifications and the Structural Notes for this Project. B. MISCELLANEOUS STEEL - shall conform to ASTM Specification A7 for structural steel and A24 for cast steel. 5.3 METAL FABRICATIONS - Provide all items such as structural steel beams, columns, etc., per Structural Drawings. All metal shall be fabricated to dimensions and profiles shown. Grind all exposed joints smooth. 5.4 PROTECTION - Prime with red oxide all fabrications which will remain exposed in the finished building or which will be exposed to moisture. Any metal exposed to earth below grade shall be covered with asphaltic mastic before backfill. 5.5 METAL CONNECTORS - Contractor shall be responsible for proper fabrication of all steel plates, hangers, angles, saddles, brackets, etc. as called for on Structural Plans and/or Details. All welders shall have evidence of having passed A.W.S. Standard Qualification Tests for the type of welding performed. Prime all connectors which will remain exposed in the finished building. 5.6 FASTENERS Bolts and other incidental items of structural steel required shall be furnished to respective trades at the proper time. Include instruments or templates for their installation. DIVISION SIX . . . CARPENTRY 6.1 SCOPE - Work under this Section covers all rough, finish and miscellaneous carpentry and includes all labor, materials, equipment, services and supervision required to thoroughly perform the work as shown on the drawings and specified herein. (Also see General Structural Notes - Wood). 6.2 FRAMING LUMBER - Shall be new and kiln-dried to a moisture content not exceeding 19% and of sizes indicated on Structural Plans. Sill plates and all other members below finished grade or exposed to weathering shall be pressure treated lumber. 6.3 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL WOOD – All glue-laminated wood beams shall be manufactured by a current licensee of the American Institute of Timber Construction, and in conformance with AITC Product Standard PS56073. See Structural Drawings and Notes for species, grade and locations. 6.4 WALL FRAMING - Exterior walls shall be of standard 2 x 6 wood stud construction at 16” O.C. unless otherwise noted. Stud walls for interior partitions shall be 2 x 4’s at 16” O.C. except where indicated on drawings. Sill plate shall be fitted with foam sill seal insulation and securely anchored to concrete foundation. Studs shall be doubled at sides of all openings; provide headers as noted on the framing plans. 6.5 ROOF FRAMING – (Critical!) In ceiling areas coordinate rafter and joist layout with Electrical Plans to allow recessed lights to be located as shown without interference of structure. 6.6 SHEATHING - On all exterior walls use 1/2", exterior oriented strand board as shown on drawings. Roof Sheathing shall be 5/8", exterior oriented strandboard. All subflooring shall be 3/4", T&G exterior oriented strandboard, glued and nailed. 6.7 SOLID BLOCKING - Shall be provided as per code and manufacturer requirements between joists and at supports, or as required by code. Provide all necessary blocking for continuously secure drywall installation. Provide all necessary blocking for towel bars, paper holders, light fixtures, etc. 6.8 PRESERVATIVE WOOD TREATMENT - All “treated” lumber and plywood shall be pressure treated in accordance with American Wood Preservers Bureau Standard AWPB-FDN and dried to a moisture content not exceeding 19%. 6.9 EXTERIOR DECKING - Shall be as specified on the Product Schedule on exterior decks, screwed to wood joists with non-corrosive screws. 6.10 SOFFITS - Shall be as shown in Details and in Product Schedule. Cut tight to wall and fascia without the use of trim strips. 6.11 FASCIA - Shall be as shown in Details. Use galvanized casing nails to assemble. 6.12 ROUGH HARDWARE - Bolts, screws, and nails shall be of proper size to securely hold members in place. Use galvanized hardware for exterior applications or where exposed to weather during construction. Use proper size and type metal hangers where required. 6.13 ROUGH CARPENTRY - Closely fit and accurately set all framing to required lines and levels and rigidly secure in place. All horizontal dimensional framing members shall have at least 1-1/2" bearing both ends. Where it is necessary to cut framing members to allow for Installation of electrical, plumbing or heating work, the Contractor shall first consult with the Architect or Structural Engineer. Framing members must clear at least 2 1/2" from Class “A” flues and 1 1/2” from Class “B” flues. 6.14 FINISH CARPENTRY - Install interior trim as per Product Schedule and Architectural Details. Interior finish carpentry to be reviewed with Architect on site prior to beginning work. General Contractor to schedule meeting with Architect, and finish carpenter. 6.15 WORKMANSHIP - Carefully lie out, cut, fit and erect all framing, sheathing, bridging, blocking and other items of carpentry in such a manner as to minimize shrinkage and insure stability. Do all cutting and carpentry work required for installation of work of other trades. Brace, plumb, and level all members, and secure with sufficient hangers, clips, nails, spikes, and bolts to insure rigidity. 6.16 CLOSETS – Cubbies, shelving and rods to be fabricated and installed by Contractor as per Details in areas shown on drawings. 6.17 PANTRY AND LINEN CLOSETS - Shelving to be fabricated and installed as indicated on drawings with slotted steel vertical track and adjustable steel armatures. 6.18 WOOD STAIR AND RAILING - See details and drawings. Stair must comply with local codes for head room, tread width, riser and railing heights, baluster spacing and other requirements. 6.19 SUBSTRAITS – At all countertops and tub decks install 1 layer of ¾” OSB substraits. 6.20 STONE BACKING – Install ½” OSB sheathing on all stud walls beneath all stone veneer. DIVISION SEVEN . . . THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION 7.1 AIR INFILTRATION BARRIER - Apply DuPont TYVEK in 9’ wide rolls over entire exterior of sheathing above grade. Apply before installation of windows and doors. Horizontally wrap completely around building. Cover all window and door openings, plates, sills and corners. Minimize seams and overlap all seams minimum of 12”. 7.2 SEALANTS - Entire addition to building shall receive foam sealant such as Polycell One at ALL penetrations in building envelope including sill plates, vents, window jambs, door jambs, etc. Fill all joints in exterior walls to insure a good air seal. 7.3 CAULKING – After completing all staining, apply a continuous bead of butyl caulk to all joints where air or moisture infiltration might occur, all joints between wood siding and wood trim at juncture of all dissimilar materials, all exterior window and door frame joints that meet wood, exterior wood framing and trim joints exposed to a direct moisture condition, and to all conditions indicated on drawings. Caulking color to match as closely as possible the color of the stain. 7.4 VAPOR BARRIER - Shall be 6-mil poly, placed in a continuous fashion as close to interior side of building envelope as possible. All penetrations shall be taped with appropriate pressure sensitive tape. Joints lapped a minimum of 6”. All openings around electrical boxes are to be taped. Install flame retardant vapor barrier in all new attic areas or unfinished areas. (No vapor barrier below polyurethane insulated ceilings.) 7.5 INSULATION VALUES AND THICKNESS - Shown are minimum values. Batt insulation shall be butted tightly and fluffed to form a continuous blanket. Batts shall be cut at electrical boxes and other obstructions to allow fluffing of insulation. A. NEW SILL PLATES - Foam sill sealer at all concrete to wood junctures. B. NEW EXTERIOR STUD WALLS – 2 1/2” sprayed closed-cell polyurethane (R-15) plus 3 1/2” unfaced fiberglass batts (R-11). Total (R-26). C. NEW INTERIOR WALLS - 3 1/2” or 5 1/2” (as required) fiberglass sound batts in all interior walls. D. NEW FLOORS OVER CONDITIONED SPACE - 9” unfaced fiberglass batts (R-30). E. NEW FLOORS OVER UNCONDITIONED SPACE – 6” sprayed closed-cell polyurethane (R-36) plus 5 1/2” unfaced fiberglass batts (R-19). Total (R-55). F. NEW ROOFS – 6” sprayed closed-cell polyurethane (R-36) plus 5 1/2” unfaced fiberglass batts (R-19). Total (R-55). G. NEW PIPES – Insulate all domestic hot water and heating pipes in unconditioned spaces to (R-6). 7.6 ROOFING / UNDERLAYMENT - Ensure that roof surfaces are smooth, dry and free from loose material, and that all roof to wall locations, vent lines and chimneys extending through the roof are properly flashed and secured in position before work. A. Under all shingle roofing provide Grace Ice and Water Shield. Provide Bituthene 4000 under all metal roofing. Install in strict compliance with manufacturers specifications and recommendations. Prime area 6 ft. each side of valleys and 6 ft. up from edge of roof overhang with Bituthene primer P-3000. 7.7 METAL FLASHING - Shall be per Product Schedule. All drip edge, cants, curbs, vents, chimneys, and other elements penetrating the roof shall be flashed, as shall any break in the plane of the roof. All exposed flashing edges are to be hemmed. A. CHIMNEYS - Extend flashing up the chimney 12” min. and up roof slope 12”. B. VALLEYS & CRICKETS - Metal valley sheets; center-crimped; 24” minimum width; underlaid with an additional strip of Grace Ice and Water Shield. C. WALL / ROOF INTERSECTIONS - Use step flashing where vertical surfaces occur in connection with slopes. The separate pieces shall extend horizontally and up vertically 12” each. Install in a step fashion and lap each piece 12” min. D. PENETRATIONS - All pipes projecting through roofs, flashed and counter flashed 12” up under ice and water shield and not less than 12” horizontally. 7.8 ROOF ACCESSORIES - Ridge vents, wall vents and soffit vents shall be per drawings and Product Schedule. 7.9 GUTTERS / DOWNSPOUTS - Install metal gutters and downspouts (to match flashing) as shown on drawings and specified in the product schedule. Coordinate with electrical outlets at soffits for heat tape. 7.10 HEAT TAPE - Install Raychem, “Ice Stop”, GM-2X, 220V heat tape in all new gutters, downspouts and exterior drain pipes from downspouts (See Roof Plan). Run heat tape 6 ft. past point of reaching daylight. 7.11 ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFING – As per product Schedule, including all necessary materials and installation of the Shingle Roof System as per this Specification and all applicable drawings. A. MATERIALS - Shingle roof system to consist of manufactured asphalt shingles attached to structural substrate to form weathertight roof envelope with no measurable water penetration. B. INSTALLATION – Install asphalt shingles in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Attach each shingle to wood deck with pneumatic nail gun. Place nails at locations indicated on shingles. Do not install cracked, broken, twisted, curled or otherwise damaged shingles. E. PROTECTION – Remove excess materials and debris from finished surfaces and adjacent roof areas. Do not allow work force on completed roof. DIVISION EIGHT . . . DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS 8.1 WINDOWS – All exterior windows shall be as specified on the Product Schedule. Insulating glass, sizes, styles and types as shown on the plans, elevations and Window Schedule. Interior surfaces are to be clear for stain finish. Noted on elevations are which windows require operators and which are fixed. Provide screens for all opening windows. Install windows plumb, square, and weathertight. Windows to have jamb extensions where required. 8.2 SCREENS – Provide screens to match hardware on all opening windows. 8.2 GLAZING - Glass broken or damaged before completion of the building operations shall be replaced with glass of like kind and quality without cost to the owner. Upon completion of all construction work and approval of glazing, labels shall be removed and glass shall be washed and clean. Contractor is responsible insuring that tempered glass is installed in all Windows, Doors and Other locations wher it is required by The Code 8.3 DOORS - All doors shall be as specified on the Product Schedule in the sizes, styles and types shown on the plans, details and door schedule. Doors shall be installed for an even fit and swing. All exterior doors shall be installed with a continuous weather stripping and bronze color aluminum threshold to insure a very tight fit against air infiltration. Doors shall operate freely without binding. 8.4 HARDWARE - Install all door, bath and miscellaneous hardware and align to operate smoothly. Properly adjust and lubricate items in accord with manufacturer specification. Supplier shall furnish hinges, thresholds and weather striping as required. DIVISION NINE. . . FINISHES 9.1 GYPSUM DRYWALL A. SCOPE - The work to be performed includes the furnishing of all labor and materials necessary for the Installation and completion of all requirements under this section and as shown on the drawings. B. REQUIREMENTS - Manufacturer's manual of installation and U.B.C. code requirements, unless otherwise specified herein. C. MATERIAL -1/2" and 5/8” gypsum board as shown on drawings. Fire code: 5/8" gypsum board, Type “X", on all walls and ceilings, as indicated on Details, Room Finish Schedule or as required by local fire codes. D. CONDITION OF SURFACES - Examine and inspect all areas to which wallboard is to be applied. Remedy all defects prior to installation of wallboards E. INSTALLATION 1. SCREWS - All drywall to be screwed to framing, edges and field per manufacturer and code requirements. 2. JOINTS - All joints to be filled prior to taping. All joints to be skimmed, filled and sanded three times. F. QUALITY - At the completion of work, gypsum wallboard shall be straight, true and free of waviness, joint lines and imperfections of any sort. G. FINISH - Drywall walls shall have finish texture as per Product Schedule and Room Finish Schedule. Samples to be submitted to Architect/Owner prior to beginning work. H. COLUMNS & BEAMS - *Critical* Gypsum Board shall be installed after the installation of the structural and cosmetic columns & beams and flat taped to them. 9.2 PAINT & STAIN A. INTERIOR PAINTING - Prior to painting gypsum board, fill in any holes and cracks, and remove any burrs. To all interior drywall areas, apply one coat primer and one coat latex finish as per Product Schedule. All baths and laundry apply one coat primer and one coat latex finish. Paint shall be applied with a spray gun for uniform finish. B. INTERIOR STAINING - Sand all exposed wood including beams, columns, T&G, doors, windows and trim to remove marks, stains & splinters. If required, use bleaching agents to remove stains. Apply surface conditioner to all T&G, doors, windows and trim. Apply one coat of semi transparent stain, as per Product Schedule, to all exposed wood including beams, columns, T&G, doors, windows and trim. Color selected by Architect/Owner. Submit samples for approval. On smooth surfaces the stain is to be allowed to stand five minutes, then wiped with a cloth to give a uniform stained finish. Check all surfaces for uniform appearance. Where required apply additional stain and wipe with a cloth. Allow a minimum drying time of 24 hours. C. INTERIOR TRIM FINISH - On all T&G, doors, windows and trim, (not columns or beams), apply one coat of sanding sealer which is to be fully sanded to insure smoothness. Allow the sanding sealer to dry and apply matching colored putty to all nail holes before applying final finish. Apply two coats of semi-gloss lacquer finish over all surfaces, sanding between coats. D. INTERIOR COLUMNS AND BEAM FINISH – On all interior columns and beams, apply one coat of sanding sealer followed by one coat of satin lacquer finish over all surfaces. E. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR METAL WORK - All exposed metal work to have been pre- painted with one coat primer on the job site. Prior to applying primer, remove all burrs. Allow to dry for 24 hours. Paint Contractor to apply two coats of flat latex in color selected by Architect/Owner to all exposed structural steel plates, bolts, rails, caps and other miscellaneous metal work. F. CAULK 1. INTERIOR CAULK - Caulk all trim, crown, base, etc. to walls with paintable latex caulk to provide neat, clean, uniform appearance with no gaps or imperfections. 2. EXTERIOR CAULK – (Sec. 7.3 Specs.) 9.3 TILE - All durock & shower pans are to be included in the bid price. All tile is to be installed by Contractor and per manufacturers approved methods and in compliance with Tile Council of America recommended installation methods. See plan and finish schedule for scope of tile work. A. BACKING – Install Wonder Board or Durock behind all areas to receive wall, ceiling or floor tile. Provide fiberglass tape and screw cement board to framing with galvanized screws. B. SHOWERS - Install polyethylene membrane shower pan lining. A 24-hour flood test will be required to verify water tightness of installation. Install membrane per manufacturers instructions. Shower floors to be dryset on 3” reinforced mortarbed over membrane. Run membrane up walls 12” minimum and lap up and over curb at door. C. CAULK – Provide water proof silicone caulk at all tile horizontal and vertical junctures. D. SEALER – Provide silicone based sealer over all tile and grout surfaces. 9.4 WOOD FLOORING - Provide and install a complete finished wood strip flooring in areas indicated on the Room Finish Schedule and as specified in the Product Schedule. A. CURING - All flooring materials to be stacked on site (with spacers between layers) for not less than 30 days prior to installation. Check moisture content (maximum 7%). B. INSTALLATION - Install wood flooring in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved submittals. Install in proper relation with adjacent construction and with uniform appearance. Nail flooring at sleeper lines. C. ADHESIVE - During installation of flooring apply continuous strip of construction adhesive on top of each sleeper and at center of the plywood between sleepers for added bonding. D. FINISH – Confirm stain color and finish of flooring with Architect/Owner. Provide samples as required. DIVISION TEN . . . SPECIALTIES 10.1 FIREPLACES - Provide as per Product Schedule. Inserts to be installed per code and manufacturer's specifications and details on drawings, all fireplaces equipped with outside air ducts. Install chimney system in strict accordance with building code and manufacturer’s instructions. 10.2 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES - Will be provided by the Owner. Installation is to be in base bid. Provide backing and blocking as required for toilet and bath accessory installation. Comply with all manufacturer’s installation instructions. 10.3 MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE - As listed on the Hardware Schedule and noted on the door symbols on the floor plans are to be Provided by the owner. Installation is to be in the base bid. 10.4 CABINET HARDWARE – Will be provided by the Owner. Installation is to be in the base bid. 10.5 MIRRORS - Provide and install 1/4” plate glass mirrors in sizes indicated on the Plans and Details. Comply with all manufacturer’s installation instructions. 10.6 TUB/SHOWER ENCLOSURES - Provide and install tempered glass tub/shower enclosures where shown on the drawings. Frame and glass finish selected by Owner. Install as required for complete water tight installation. DIVISION ELEVEN . . . EQUIPMENT 11.1 APPLIANCES - Provide and install appliances as selected by Owner. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations as well as applicable codes for installation. A. BUILT-IN EQUIPMENT - Securely anchor units to supporting cabinetry or countertops with concealed fasteners. Verify that clearances are adequate for proper functioning and rough openings are completely concealed. B. FREESTANDING EQUIPMENT - Place units in final locations after finishes have been completed in each area. Verify that clearances are adequate for proper operation of equipment. C. UTILITIES - Coordinate with Divisions 15 and 16 for plumbing and electrical requirements. D. TESTING - Test each item of residential equipment to verify proper operation. Make necessary adjustments. E. ACCESSORIES - Verify that accessory items required have been furnished. F. MANUALS – Provide operating manuals, instructions and warranties, for all equipment, to Owner at time of Certificate of Occupancy. 11.2 CABINETS - Provide all cabinets as indicated on architectural drawings. Color and style as selected by Owner. Sizes as shown on drawings. Provide shop drawings from supplier to confirm layout and sizes. Confirm dimensions from as-built finished surface of drywall to insure proper fit before ordering cabinets. A. PRODUCT HANDLING - Protect cabinets and counter tops during transit, delivery, storage and handling to prevent damage, soiling and deterioration. After installation, cover all cabinets and counter tops with ¼” foam board and/or cardboard. B. CONDITIONING - Do not install cabinets and counter tops until required temperature and relative humidity have been stabilized and will be maintained in installation areas. C. INSTALLATION - Install cabinets plumb, level, true and straight with no distortions. Shim as required using concealed shims. Where cabinets abut other finished work, scribe and cut for accurate fit. Anchor cabinets securely in place with concealed (when doors and drawers are closed) fasteners, anchored into structural support members of wall construction. D. HARDWARE - Install all hardware on cabinets and adjust doors and drawers for proper operation. DIVISION TWELVE . . . FURNISHINGS (Not In Contract) DIVISION THIRTEEN . . . SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED) DIVISION FOURTEEN . . . CONVEYING SYSTEMS (NOT USED) DIVISION FIFTEEN ...MECHANICAL 15.1 COORDINATION - Coordinate all work with all other trades before installation. Before any equipment is purchased or fabricated and before running and/or fabricating any lines of piping or ductwork, Mechanical Contractor and his subcontractors shall assure themselves that they can be run as contemplated. Carefully investigate the architectural and structural drawings, details and finish conditions affecting this work. Furnish such fittings, valves, transitions, offsets and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions, at no additional cost. Confirm voltage, phase and ampacity with Electrical Contractor prior to ordering equipment. All control and interlock wiring for mechanical equipment by this contractor. All wire in conduit where required by code. 15.2 MECHANICAL DESIGN - The information presented on the drawings is diagrammatic and is not to be scaled. It does not necessarily represent all elbows, duct extensions, offsets, hangers, etc. required for a complete, working Plumbing and Mechanical System. The Mechanical Drawings and Specifications are for design information purposes only. It shall be the responsibility of the Mechanical Contractor(s) to provide necessary information to the local Building Department for issuance of permits for construction. It is also the responsibility of this Contractor to review the mechanical drawings, diagrams and details and notify the Architect in writing of any areas of disagreement which the Contractor feels will result in system which he cannot warranty completely. 15.3 QUALITY - All materials and equipment provided and installed under this Section shall be new and in clean and bright condition. The Contractor shall take any measure necessary to ensure and maintain the quality of the installation. Conceal all rough-in work in finished areas. 15.4 OBJECTIONABLE NOISE & VIBRATION - All plumbing and mechanical piping, ductwork, fixtures and equipment shall operate without objectionable noise or vibrating as determined by Architect. If objectionable noise or vibration is produced and transmitted to occupied portions of the building, this Contractor shall make the necessary changes and additions until acceptable, without extra cost. 15.5 ALTITUDE CORRECTION - All equipment to be rated, selected and adjusted to deliver capacities required at the elevation of the project. 15.6 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS - Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide the Owner with complete operating and maintenance instructions covering all mechanical equipment. Contractor shall also thoroughly instruct the Owner in operation of system. 15.7 PLUMBING A. GENERAL - Contractor shall furnish and install all plumbing and related items shown on the drawings or herein specified as follows: 1. WASTE SYSTEM - Complete sanitary drainage system, (including, fittings, piping and connectors) to connection of all fixtures as shown on the Mechanical Plans. 2. DAMAGE CONTROL VALVE – Install the water line to the boiler and then a second supply line valve (in a convenient location) which allows the Owner to shut off the water to the entire house except for the boiler. 3. COLD WATER SYSTEM - Complete domestic cold-water system from supply line, including all valves (at each fixture), piping and connections to all fixtures and hose bibs as shown on the Mechanical Plans. 4. HOT WATER SYSTEM - Complete domestic hot water system including all valves (at each fixture), and piping from hot water heating system to all fixtures as shown on the Mechanical Plan. All new hot water lines are to receive foam insulation throughout. 5. GAS SYSTEM – Complete gas piping system including all pipe,Valves and connectors to all equipment and fixtures as shown on the Mechanical Plans. 6. WATER LINES - No water lines are to be run in any unheated space or in any outside walls or overhangs. 7. DRAIN LINES - All exposed drain lines in unheated space to be wrapped with electric heat tape thermostatically controlled, and then wrapped with insulation. 8. CLEANING - All piping shall be flushed with clean water prior to being placed into service to ensure that any residual cutting oil, slag, thread tape, flux or dirt has been purged. 9. All plumbing fixtures shall have water savings devices and/or aerators to comply with local requirements. B. MATERIALS 1. WATER SERVICE - Copper, Type L soft or Wirsbo Aqua-Pex, 1” minimum dia.. 2. SEWER SERVICE - Schedule 40 PVC, 4” dia. 3. WATER LINES – Wirsbo Aqua-Pex and fittings or Copper type M hard with lead free solder on fittings. Connect to service lines as per requirements of local authority. 4. SEWER LINES – PVC or ABS, below lowest floor level and for fixture connectors & vent lines. Use cast iron on all waste lines above the lowest floor level. 5. GAS PIPING - Threaded schedule 40 black pipe and fittings, or metal reinforced flexible plastic pipe. Provide gas meter per the location indicated on the drawings per Utility Company requirements. 6. PLUMBING FIXTURES - All fixtures, faucets and colors to be specified by Owner. See “Allowances” for cash allowances for plumbing fixtures and faucets. 15.8 VENTILATING A. GENERAL - Furnish and install all ventilation equipment and related ductwork, transitions, connections, supports and anchors as may be required to complete the ventilation system as called for on the Drawings, Details and Product Schedule. B. SHEET METAL - Obtain smooth surfaces on inside of all ductwork. All joints must be airtight. Any additional duct offsets or turns not shown on plans or increases in length necessary to overcome obstacles shall be provided without added cost. The cross section of any duct shall not be decreased by dents or items running through it. C. MATERIALS - All ductwork joints and bracing shall be per the latest standards published in the ASHRAE guide of SMACNA manuals. All gauges shall be in accordance with SMACNA manual. D. DUCTWORK - Provide duct work for kitchen and bathroom exhaust to exterior. Provide wall, eave or roof jacks for all ductwork as required. Dampers in vent ducts shall seal tightly to allow positive action and be installed so they cannot open by wind pressure. 15.9 HEATING SYSTEM A. GENERAL - Furnish and install a new and complete and operational hydronic, low profile base board heating system, including the boiler and piping distribution system with boilers, pumps, piping, valves, air elimination, pressure relief, vents, flues, louvers, exhaust systems, control systems, etc. B. EQUIPMENT - As listed on the Product Schedule and Mechanical Plans as well as any other equipment and materials necessary for a complete system. Install in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Contractor shall submit proposed equipment layout and verify space and clearance requirements with manufacturer prior to framing work by General Contractor. C. CONTROLS - The system controls are to be fully automatic. All controls are to be electric. Provide all necessary controls for a complete and operational system. D. THERMOSTATS – Provide a digital programmable thermostat for each zone. Locate thermostats on interior walls as shown on Mechanical Plans. E. ZONES - Provide heating zones as shown on the drawings. F. WATER HEATER - Interface boiler with hot water heater. See Product Schedule and Mechanical Plans for water heater sizing. G. PIPING - Boiler piping and manifolds to be type “M” copper. No plastic fittings are allowed. All supply and return lines are to receive foam insulation throughout. H. LAYOUT – Base boards are to be placed in each room as shown on the Mechanical Plans. I. PUMP VIBRATION - Mount all pumps with isolation hangers, vibration pads or flexible pipe connectors so as to minimize noise and vibration transmission beyond mechanical spaces. DIVISION SIXTEEN . . . ELECTRICAL 16.1 GENERAL - The contractor shall furnish all materials and labor to complete the entire operational electrical system according to the Electrical Plans, the Product Schedule and as herein specified. 16.2 ELECTRICAL DESIGN - The information presented on the drawings is diagrammatic and is not to be scaled. It does not necessarily represent all boxes, receptacles, switches, wiring and other materials necessary for a complete, working Electrical System. The Electrical Drawings and Specifications are for design information purposes only and it shall be the responsibility of the Electric Contractor to meet all requirements of the National Electric Code and to provide all necessary information to the local Building Department for issuance of permits for construction at no additional cost to the Owner. 16.3 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS- Coordinate electrical branch circuits with final mechanical equipment loads. Advise Architect of changes from drawing requirements prior to installation of any electrical work. 16.4 SUB-PANELS - Sub-panels may be necessary and will be allowed, but only at locations that have been approved by the Architect. No additional charge for sub-panels will be allowed unless the Contractor can prove the panel was made necessary by Owner changes after the Contract. 16.5 WIRING SYSTEM - The system of wiring throughout shall be U.L. approved Romex cable with grounding conductor. Service entrance shall be underground, and panel feeder shall be thickwall galvanized conduit. 16.6 ELECTRICAL FIXTURES - See electrical plan for fixture layout. See Product Schedule for list of fixtures which are to be supplied and installed as part of this Contract. 16.7 LAYOUT - Contractor is to locate all boxes for lighting, switches, receptacles, phone, T.V., etc. as shown on the electrical plans, for approval of Owner and Architect before drilling holes or pulling wires. 16.8 APPLIANCES - Connect all appliances in kitchen, utility room, etc. in strict accordance with manufacturer’s installation specifications and recommendations. 16.9 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT - Connect all mechanical equipment shown on mechanical plans and Product Schedule in strict accordance with manufacturer’s installation specifications and recommendations. 16.10 ALL SWITCHES, RECEPTICLES & FIXTURES mounted on logs, beams, columns, stone, peaks, corners, T&G ceilings or other irregular surfaces, are to have the box recessed and the surface flattened as required to allow the fixture plate to fit flush at no extra charge. Wiring shall be routed into and/or through the material so as to be protected and hidden from view. 16.11 QUAD WIRING - Pre-wire each outlet location indicated for “Quad” wiring which is to have 2 individual homeruns of Category 5, UTP cable and 2 individual homeruns of RG-6 co-axial cable from each quad outlet to the control center. Confirm control center location with Architect/Owner. Make up each outlet to be ready for use.