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ADDENDUM No. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of Bid: 5935 Asbestos Abatement for City of Fort Collins & CSU Transit Center
OPENING DATE: 3:00 p.m. (Our Clock) September 7, 2005
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above,
the following changes are hereby made.
1. For drawing scale use the scale bar shown on the right side bottom of the sheet.
2. Bid Schedule:
Base Bid: $_________
Alternates:
• Conference rooms and hall (tan granular ceiling texture) $________
• Remainder of conference room (tan granular acoustical ceiling texture) $________
• Conference room (wood paneling adhesive) $________
If you have any questions contact John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer, at 970-221-6777.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN
RECEIVED.
Administrative Services
Purchasing Divison
215 North Mason Street y 2nd Floor y P.O. Box 580 y Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 y (970) 221-6775 y Fax (970) 221-6707
www.fcgov.com
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID #5935
Asbestos Abatement for City of Fort Collins & CSU Transit Center
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522, at the
time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are to be
sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is
P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00p.m. (our clock), September 7,
2005.
This project is a Federal funded project and will need to meet Davis-Bacon wage
requirements as well as any other Federal requirements as stated in the Specifications.
If questions on these specifications, please call Steve White, Project Manager at 970-221-6273.
Purchasing questions should be referred to John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer at 970-221-
6775.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the Bid.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set
for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to enter
into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the City
of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. The City may
also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must be held firm for a period of
forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained
in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification must be
accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the subject
commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a total
bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject
any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a
financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or
is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All freight
charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and not
entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance with
the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the Purchasing
Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and reported
to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is genuine and is
not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed, self-stamped
envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our office 7 days after
the bid opening.
James B. O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Administrative Services
Purchasing Divison
215 North Mason Street y 2nd Floor y P.O. Box 580 y Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 y (970) 221-6775 y Fax (970) 221-6707
www.fcgov.com
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID #5935
Asbestos Abatement for City of Fort Collins & CSU Transit Center
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522, at the
time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are to be
sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is
P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00p.m. (our clock), September 7,
2005.
This project is a Federal funded project and will need to meet Davis-Bacon wage
requirements as well as any other Federal requirements as stated in the Specifications.
If questions on these specifications, please call Steve White, Project Manager at 970-221-6273.
Purchasing questions should be referred to John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer at 970-221-
6775.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the Bid.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set
for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to enter
into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the City
of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. The City may
also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must be held firm for a period of
forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained
in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification must be
accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the subject
commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a total
bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject
any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a
financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or
is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All freight
charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and not
entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance with
the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the Purchasing
Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and reported
to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is genuine and is
not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed, self-stamped
envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our office 7 days after
the bid opening.
James B. O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
BID #5935
Asbestos Abatement for City of Fort Collins & CSU Transit Center
BID OPENING: September 7, 2005, 3:00p.m., (our clock)
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS & CSU TRANSIT CENTER PER THE
BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS:
The City of Fort Collins' is requesting bids for the asbestos abatement (removal) at the Colorado
State University Lory Student Center, 1101 Center Ave Mall, Room 26., Ft Collins of asbestos-
containing materials. Asbestos-containing materials must be removed in accordance with
applicable Federal, State and local requirements, and Asbestos Abatement Work Plan.
Project must be completed within 15 working days or as approved by the Project Manager.
Contractor must enter into the attached Service Agreement and name the City of Fort Collins as an
additional insured per Exhibit “B”.
A pre-bid meeting will be held August 25, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at CSU Room #26, north side of
Lory Student Center which is the one story building outside of the main building.
If questions on these specifications, please call Steve White, Project Manager at 970-221-6273.
Purchasing questions should be referred to John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer at 970-221-
6775.
BID SCHEDULE
Our firm will remove asbestos containing materials by competent persons trained, knowledgeable
and qualified in the techniques of asbestos abatement. This includes the handling and disposal of
asbestos-containing and asbestos-contaminated materials and the subsequent cleaning of
contaminated areas. The Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
regulations and be capable of performing the work specified in the Asbestos Abatement Work Plan.
Lump Sum $_______________
Lump Sum (in words)__________________________________________________Dollars
FIRM NAME____________________________________________
Are you a Corporation, Partnership, DBA, LLC, or PC
SIGNATURE____________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________
______________________________________________
PHONE/FAX # __________________________________________
EMAIL _________________________________________________
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and ____________________________, hereinafter referred to as "Service
Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance
with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ____ (____) page[s], and
incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit
"B", consisting of ____ (____) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ______________ (____) days following
execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than _______________. Time
is of the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing
signed by the parties.
4. Contract Period. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of
execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect
for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City,
the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates provided with
written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence ________, 200_, and
shall continue in full force and effect until ________, 200_, unless sooner terminated as herein
provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one
year periods not to exceed ___ (_) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The Denver Boulder Greeley CPIU published
by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office will be used as a guide. Written notice of
renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to
contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations
by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then the
party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such cause. To
the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must provide written
notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of such condition.
[Early Termination clause here as an option.
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein,
the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to
the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. All
notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to
the following addresses:
City: Service Provider:
__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services rendered
to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service Provider's
obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole right and
remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, the sum of Dollars
($_________) [Option Cost Breakdown is attached Exhibit "C"]
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper
decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests concerning
this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are
those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The
City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation
hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for any
other purpose.
10. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on
the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
11. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any
of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to
the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this Agreement.
12. Warranty.
(a) Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be
performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance
with accepted standards for work of a similar nature.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment
incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the
most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all
workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
(c) Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials, equipment
and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design, materials and
workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with the start of the
work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance under
the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or performed
by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt
of written notice from City of any such defect or nonconformances, the
affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or replaced by
Service Provider in a manner and at a time acceptable to City.
13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material
element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to
the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
14. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party
shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement and seek
damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail
himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party commences legal or
equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non-
defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because
of the default.
15. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers, employees,
agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
16. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits,
claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or death
of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in
connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service Provider
shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured under this
Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit ___, consisting of ______ (___)
pages[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Service Provider before
commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a certificate evidencing the
insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable to the City.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
18. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
19. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit ___, consisting of
_____ (____) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By:_______________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
[Insert Corporation's name] or
[Insert Partnership name] or
[Insert individual's name]
Doing business as ____[insert name of business]
By:_______________________________
__________________________________
PRINT NAME
__________________________________
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
_____________________________
CORPORATE SECRETARY
EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the insurance
coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this bid, the Service
Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type, amount, class of operations
covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and containing substantially the following
statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered, except after ten (10)
days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may take out
and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may deem proper and
may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or become due the Service
Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional
insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and automobile liability insurance policies for any claims
arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life
of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in work performed under this
agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease
aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life of this
Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance as will provide
coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including accidental death, as well as for claims for
property damage, which may arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work under this
Agreement. Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of
insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less than $500,000
combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be responsible for
any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this Agreement by a
subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's insurance.
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FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Buy America Requirements Page 2
Cargo Preference Requirements Page 2
Seismic Safety Requirements Page 2
Energy Conservation Requirements Page 2
Clean Water Requirements Page 3
Lobbying Page 3
Access to Records and Reports Page 3-4
Federal Changes Page 4
Clean Air Page 4
Recycled Products Page 5
Davis-Bacon Act Page 5-10
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Page 10-11
Copeland Anti-Kickback Act Page 11-12
No Government Obligation to Third Parties Page 12
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements Page 12
Termination Page 13-15
Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement) Page 15-17
Privacy Act Page 17
Civil Rights Requirements Page 17-18
Breaches and Dispute Resolution Page 18
Patent and Rights in Data Page 19-21
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Page 21-23
Interests of Members of or Delegates to Congress Page 23
Prohibited Interest Page 23
Incorporation of Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Terms Page 23-24
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1
Buy America Requirements 2 pages
Attachment 4
Certification Regarding Lobbying
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans,
and Cooperative Agreements 1 page
Attachment 5
Davis Bacon Wage Determination 8 pages
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BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
49 U.S.C. 5323(j)49 CFR Part 661
The Buy America regulation, at 49 CFR 661.13, requires notification of the Buy America
requirements in FTA-funded contracts. The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)
and 49 CFR Part 661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron,
and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States,
unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General
waivers are listed in 49 CFR 661.7, and include final assembly in the United States for 15
passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, microcomputer
equipment, software, and small purchases (currently less than $100,000) made with capital,
operating, or planning funds. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 5323(j)(2)(C)
and 49 CFR 661.11. Rolling stock not subject to a general waiver must be manufactured in the
United States and have a 60 percent domestic content.
CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
46 U.S.C. 1241
46 CFR Part 381
Cargo Preference - Use of United States-Flag Vessels - The contractor agrees: a. to use
privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross
tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved,
whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to the underlying contract
to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-Flag
commercial vessels; b. to furnish within 20 working days following the date of loading for
shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of
leading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, "on-board"
commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in the preceding
paragraph to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime
Administration, Washington, DC 20590 and to the FTA recipient (through the contractor in the
case of a subcontractor's bill-of-lading.) c. to include these requirements in all subcontracts
issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment,
material, or commodities by ocean vessel.
SEISMIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq. 49 CFR Part 41
Seismic Safety - The contractor agrees that any new building or addition to an existing building
will be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards for Seismic Safety required
in Department of Transportation Seismic Safety Regulations 49 CFR Part 41 and will certify to
compliance to the extent required by the regulation. The contractor also agrees to ensure that
all work performed under this contract including work performed by a subcontractor is in
compliance with the standards required by the Seismic Safety Regulations and the certification
of compliance issued on the project.
ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq. 49 CFR Part 18
The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy
efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with
the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
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CLEAN WATER REQUIREMENTS
33 U.S.C. 1251
Clean Water
(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq . The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and
understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required
to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by
FTA.
LOBBYING
31 U.S.C. 135249 CFR Part 1949 CFR Part 20
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352, as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure
Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.]
- Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the certification
required by 49 CFR part 20, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." Each tier certifies to the tier above
that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of
Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in
connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C.
1352. Each tier shall also disclose the name of any registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act
of 1995 who has made lobbying contacts on its behalf with non-Federal funds with respect to
that Federal contract, grant or award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Such disclosures are
forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.
APPENDIX A, 49 CFR PART 20--CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Submit signed Attachment 4, Certification Regarding Lobbying, with Bid or Proposal.
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
49 U.S.C. 5325 18 CFR 18.36 49 CFR.633.17Access to Records - The following access to
records requirements apply to this Contract:
1. Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or a
subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C. F. R. 18.36(i), the Contractor agrees
to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the Unites States
or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers and records
of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits,
examinations, excerpts and transcriptions. Contractor also agrees, pursuant to 49 C. F. R.
633.17 to provide the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives including any PMO
Contractor access to Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital
project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance through
the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
2. Not applicable
3. Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase or
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under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a hospital or
other non-profit organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in
accordance with 49 C.F.R. 19.48, Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, FTA
Administrator, the Comptroller General of the Unites States or any of their duly authorized
representatives with access to any books, documents, papers and record of the Contractor
which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations,
excerpts and transcriptions.
4. Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or improvement
(defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1) through other than competitive bidding, the Contractor shall
make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser, the Secretary of Transportation
and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer or employee of any of them for the
purposes of conducting an audit and inspection.
5. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means
whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
6. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under
this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination or expiration of
this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the
performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to maintain same until the
Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized
representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related
thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11).
FEDERAL CHANGES
49 CFR Part 18
Federal Changes - Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations,
policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by
reference in the Agreement (Form FTA MA (2) dated October, 1995) between Purchaser and
FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract.
Contractor's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
CLEAN AIR
42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq
40 CFR 15.61
49 CFR Part 18
Clean Air
(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. . The
Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and agrees
that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to
FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by
FTA.
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RECYCLED PRODUCTS
42 U.S.C. 6962
40 CFR Part 247
Executive Order 12873
Recovered Materials - The contractor agrees to comply with all the requirements of Section
6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 6962),
including but not limited to the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247, and Executive Order
12873, as they apply to the procurement of the items designated in Subpart B of 40 CFR Part
247.
DAVIS-BACON ACT
40 USC 276a -276a-5 (1995)
29 CFR 5 (1995)
The language in this clause is mandated under the DOL regulations at 29 C.F.R. 5.5.)
(1) Minimum wages - (i) All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of
the work (or under the United States Housing Act of 1937 or under the Housing Act of 1949 in
the construction or development of the project), will be paid unconditionally and not less often
than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such
payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the
Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash
equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in
the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the
contractor and such laborers and mechanics.
Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section
1 (b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid
to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph (1)(iv) of this section;
also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less
often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period,
are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers
and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage
determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except
as provided in 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than
one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time
actually worked therein: Provided, That the employees payroll records accurately set forth the
time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination and the
Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1 321) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its
subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be
easily seen by the workers.
(ii) Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or
mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor
shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide
fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.
(iii) If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the
contractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any
costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program,
Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, that
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the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may
require the contractor to set aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of obligations
under the plan or program.
(iv) (A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics which is
not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract
shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer
shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefor only
when the following criteria have been met:
(1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a
classification in the wage determination; and
(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and
(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable
relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.
(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the
classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the
classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where
appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the
Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration,
Washington, DC 2021 0. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will
approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of
receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the
30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the
classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the
proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe
benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including
the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to
the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized representative,
will issue a determination with 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or
will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is
necessary.
(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to
paragraphs (1)(iv) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing work
in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in
the classification.
(2) Withholding - The City of Fort Collins shall upon its own action or upon written request
of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be
withheld from the contractor under this contract or any other Federal contract with the
same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon
prevailing wage requirements, which is held by the same prime contractor, so much of
the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers
and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed by the contractor
or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of
failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper,
employed or working on the site of the work (or under the United States Housing Act of
1937 or under the Housing Act of 1949 in the construction or development of the
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project), all or part of the wages required by the contract, the City of Fort Collins may,
after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action as
may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or
guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.
(3) Payrolls and basic records - (i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be
maintained by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period of
three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work (or
under the United States Housing Act of 1937, or under the Housing Act of 1949, in the
construction or development of the project). Such records shall contain the name,
address, and social security number of each such worker, his or her correct
classification, hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs
anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types
described in section 1 (b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act), daily and weekly number of
hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of
Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanic
include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a
plan or program described in section 1 (b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the contractor
shall maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is
enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or
program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and
records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such
benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall
maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification
of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and
wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.
(ii) (A) The contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is
performed a copy of all payrolls to the City of Fort Collins for transmission to the Federal
Transit Administration. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely
all of the information required to be maintained under 29 CFR part 5. This information
may be submitted in any form desired. Optional Form WH-347 is available for this
purpose and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents (Federal Stock
Number 029-005-00014-1), U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all
subcontractors.
(B) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance,"
signed by the contractor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises the
payment of the persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following:
(1) That the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be maintained
under 29 CFR part 5 and that such information is correct and complete;
(2) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee)
employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages
earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been
made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible
deductions as set forth in Regulations, 29 CFR part 3;
(3) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates
and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of work performed, as
specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.
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(C) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the
reverse side of Optional Form WH-347 shall satisfy the requirement for
submission of the "Statement of Compliance" required by paragraph (3)(ii)(B) of
this section.
(D) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or
subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under section 1 001 of title 1 8 and
section 231 of title 31 of the United States Code.
(iii The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under
paragraph (3)(i) of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription
by authorized representatives of the Federal Transit Administration or the
Department of Labor, and shall permit such representatives to interview
employees during working hours on the job. If the contractor or subcontractor
fails to submit the required records or to make them available, the Federal
agency may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner,
take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further
payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the
required records upon request or to make such records available may be
grounds for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.
(4) Apprentices and trainees
(i) Apprentices - Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate
for the work they performed when they are employed pursuant to and individually
registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of
Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training,
or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is
employed in his or her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in
such an apprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the program, but
who has been certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a State
Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment
as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeymen on the job site in any
craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the
entire work force under the registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an
apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above,
shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the
classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on
the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid
not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually
performed. Where a contractor is performing construction on a project in a locality other
than that in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in
percentages of the journeyman's hourly rate) specified in the contractor's or
subcontractor's registered program shall be observed. Every apprentice must be paid at
not less than the rate specified in the registered program for the apprentice's level of
progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate specified in the
applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance
with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does
not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits
listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator of
the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor determines that a different
practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in
accordance with that determination. In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship and
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Training, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, withdraws
approval of an apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to
utilize apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed
until an acceptable program is approved.
(ii) Trainees - Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work at
less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed
pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior approval,
evidenced by formal certification by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and
Training Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the job site shall not be
greater than permitted under the plan approved by the Employment and Training
Administration. Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the
approved program for the trainee's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the
journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall
be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the trainee program. If the
trainee program does not mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount
of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the Administrator of the Wage
and Hour Division determines that there is an apprenticeship program associated with
the corresponding journeyman wage rate on the wage determination which provides for
less than full fringe benefits for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a
trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a training plan approved by the
Employment and Training Administration shall be paid not less than the applicable wage
rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In
addition, any trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted
under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the
wage determination for the work actually performed. In the event the Employment and
Training Administration withdraws approval of a training program, the contractor will no
longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for
the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
(iii) Equal employment opportunity - The utilization of apprentices, trainees and
journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity
requirements of Executive Order 1 1 246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30.
(5) Compliance with Copeland Act requirements - The contractor shall comply with the
requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract.
(6) Subcontracts - The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses
contained in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1) through (10) and such other clauses as the Federal Transit
Administration may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the
subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor
shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all
the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5.
(7) Contract termination: debarment - A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may be
grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and a subcontractor
as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.
(8) Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act requirements - All rulings and interpretations
of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein
incorporated by reference in this contract.
(9) Disputes concerning labor standards - Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions
of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract. Such
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disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set
forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes
between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S.
Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives.
(10) Certification of eligibility
(i) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any
person or firm who has an interest in the contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be
awarded Government contracts by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR
5.12(a)(1).
(ii) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a
Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).
(iii) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 U.S.C.
1001.
CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT 40 U.S.C. 827 -333 (1995)
29 C.F.R. 5 (1995)
29 C.F.R. 1926 (1995)
Pursuant to Section 102 (Overtime):
(1) Overtime requirements - No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract
work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or
permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such
work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic
receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for
all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages - In the event of any violation of
the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor
responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and
subcontractor shall be liable to the United States for liquidated damages. Such liquidated
damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including
watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this
section, in the sum of $ 10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or
permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the
overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages - The City of Fort Collins shall upon
its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of
Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work
performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal
contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime contractor,
such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or
subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in
paragraph (2) of this section.
(4) Subcontracts - The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set
forth in this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in
any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any
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subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in this section.
(5) Payrolls and basic records - (i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained
by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period of three years
thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work (or under the United
States Housing Act of 1937, or under the Housing Act of 1949, in the construction or
development of the project). Such records shall contain the name, address, and social security
number of each such worker, his or her correct classification, hourly rates of wages paid
(including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash
equivalents thereof of the types described in section 1 (b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act), daily
and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the
Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or
mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a
plan or program described in section 1 (b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the contractor shall
maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that
the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been
communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the
costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits. Contractors employing
apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain written evidence of the
registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee programs, the registration of
the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable
programs.
Section 107 (OSHA):
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
(i) The Contractor agrees to comply with section 107 of the Contract t Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act, 40 U.S.C. section 333, and applicable DOL regulations, " Safety and Health
Regulations for Construction " 29 C.F.R. Part 1926. Among other things, the Contractor agrees
that it will not require any laborer or mechanic to work in unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous
surroundings or working conditions.
(ii) Subcontracts - The Contractor also agrees to include the requirements of this section in
each subcontract. The term "subcontract" under this section is considered to refer to a person
who agrees to perform any part of the labor or material requirements of a contract for
construction, alteration or repair. A person who undertakes to perform a portion of a contract
involving the furnishing of supplies or materials will be considered a "subcontractor" under this
section if the work in question involves the performance of construction work and is to be
performed: (1) directly on or near the construction site, or (2) by the employer for the specific
project on a customized basis. Thus, a supplier of materials which will become an integral part
of the construction is a "subcontractor' if the supplier fabricates or assembles the goods or
materials in question specifically for the construction project and the work involved may be said
to be construction activity. If the goods or materials in question are ordinarily sold to other
customers from regular inventory, the supplier is not a "subcontractor." The requirements of this
section do not apply to contracts or subcontracts for the purchase of supplies or materials or
articles normally available on the open market.
COPELAND ANTI-KICKBACK ACT
40 U.S.C. 276c (1995)
29 C.F.R. 3 (1995)
29 C.F.R. 5 (1995)
3.1 of the Copeland Act makes it clear that the purpose of the Act is to assist in "the enforcement of
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the minimum wage provisions of the Davis- Bacon Act." In keeping with this intent DOL has
included a section on the Copeland Act in the mandatory language of the Davis-Bacon
provisions. The language can be found at 5.5(a)(5) of the Davis-Bacon model clauses and
reads as follows:
NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES No Obligation by the Federal Government.
(1) The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence
by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract,
absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not
a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser,
Contractor, or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter
resulting from the underlying contract.
(2) The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in
part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be
modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions.
PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS
AND RELATED ACTS
31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.
49 CFR Part 31 18 U.S.C. 1001
49 U.S.C. 5307
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts.
(1) The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of
1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil
Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of
the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any
statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made, pertaining to the
underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this contract work is being performed.
In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if
it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or
certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program
Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal Government
deems appropriate.
(2) The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or
fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a
contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance
originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 5307, the Government reserves the
right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 49 U.S.C. 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor,
to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
(3) The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in whole
or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clauses shall not
be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions.
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TERMINATION
49 U.S.C. Part 18
FTA Circular 4220.1 D
a. Termination for Convenience (General Provision) The City of Fort Collins may terminate this
contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it is in the
Government's best interest. The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including contract close-out
costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination. The Contractor shall promptly
submit its termination claim to the City of Fort Collins to be paid the Contractor. If the
Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to the City of Fort Collins, the
Contractor will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner the City of Fort Collins
directs.
b. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) If the Contractor does not
deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the contract is for
services, the Contractor fails to perform in the manner called for in the contract, or if the
Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract, the City of Fort Collins may
terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected by serving a notice of
termination on the contractor setting forth the manner in which the Contractor is in default. The
contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services
performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in the contract.
If it is later determined by the City of Fort Collins that the Contractor had an excusable reason for not
performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or are beyond the control of
the Contractor, the City of Fort Collins, after setting up a new delivery of performance schedule, may
allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
c. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) The City of Fort Collins in its sole discretion may, in
the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor [an appropriately short
period of time] in which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination will state the
time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions.
If Contractor fails to remedy to the City of Fort Collins' satisfaction the breach or default or any of
the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [ten (1 0) days] after receipt by Contractor or
written notice from the City of Fort Collins setting forth the nature of said breach or default, the City of
Fort Collins shall have the right to terminate the Contract without any further obligation to Contractor.
Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate to preclude the City of Fort Collins from
also pursuing all available remedies against Contractor and its sureties for said breach or default.
d. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that the City of Fort Collins elects to waive its
remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this Contract, such
waiver by the City of Fort Collins shall not limit the City of Fort Collins's remedies for any
succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this Contract.
e. Termination for Default (Supplies and Service) If the Contractor fails to deliver supplies or to
perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any extension or if the
Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the City of Fort Collins may
terminate this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins shall terminate by delivering to the
Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. The Contractor will only
be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in
accordance with the manner or performance set forth in this contract.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in
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default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued
for the convenience of the Recipient.
f. Termination for Default (Transportation Services) If the Contractor fails to pick up the
commodities or to perform the services, including delivery services, within the time specified in
this contract or any extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this
contract, the City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins
shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of
default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for services performed in accordance
with the manner of performance set forth in this contract.
If this contract is terminated while the Contractor has possession of Recipient goods, the Contractor
shall, upon direction of the City of Fort Collins, protect and preserve the goods until surrendered to the
Recipient or its agent. The Contractor and the City of Fort Collins shall agree on payment for the
Preservation and protection of goods. Failure to agree on an amount will be resolved under the
Dispute clause.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in
default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued
for the convenience of the City of Fort Collins.
g. Termination for Default (Construction) If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the work
or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within the time specified
in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work within this time, or if the Contractor
fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the City of Fort Collins may terminate
this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a
Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. In this event, the Recipient may take
over the work and compete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any
materials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. The
Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to the Recipient resulting from the
Contractor's refusal or failure to complete the work within specified time, whether or not the
Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased
costs incurred by the Recipient in completing the work.
The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor the Contractor changed with damages
under
this clause if-
1. the delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and
without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes include: acts of
God, acts of the Recipient, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with the
Recipient, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes; and
2. the contractor, within [1 0] days from the beginning of any delay, notifies the City of Fort
Collins in writing of the causes of delay. If in the judgment of the City of Fort Collins, the delay
is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The judgment of the City of
Fort Collins shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal under the
Disputes clauses.
If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor was not in
default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties will be the same as if
the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
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h. Termination for Convenience or Default (Architect and Engineering) The City of Fort
Collins may terminate this contract in whole or in part, for the Recipient's convenience or
because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations. The City of Fort Collins
shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature,
extent, and effective date of the termination. Upon receipt of the notice, the Contractor shall
(1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless -the notice directs
otherwise), and
(2) deliver to the Contracting Officer all data, drawings, specifications, reports,
estimates, summaries, and other information and materials accumulated in
performing this contract, whether completed or in process.
If the termination is for the convenience of the Recipient, the Contracting Officer shall make an
Equitable adjustment in the contract price but shall allow no anticipated profit on unperformed services.
If the termination is for failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations, the Recipient may
complete the work by contact or otherwise and the Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost
incurred by the Recipient.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in
default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued
for the convenience of the Recipient.
i. Termination for Convenience of Default (Cost-Type Contracts) The City of Fort Collins may
terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice or termination on the Contractor.
The notice shall state whether the termination is for convenience of the City of Fort Collins or for
the default of the Contractor. If the termination is for default, the notice shall state the manner in
which the contractor has failed to perform the requirements of the contract. The Contractor
shall account for any property in its possession paid for from funds received from the City of Fort
Collins, or property supplied to the Contractor by the City of Fort Collins. If the termination is for
default, the City of Fort Collins may fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be paid the
contractor in proportion to the value, if any, of work performed up to the time of termination. The
Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to the City of Fort Collins and the parties
shall negotiate the termination settlement to be paid the Contractor.
If the termination is for the convenience of the City of Fort Collins, the Contractor shall be paid its
Contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for payment of a fee, in proportion to the
Work performed up to the time of termination.
If, after serving a notice of termination for default, the City of Fort Collins determines that the Contractor
has an excusable reason for not performing, such as strike, fire, flood, events which are not the fault of
and are beyond the control of the contractor, the City of Fort Collins, after setting up a new work
schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for
convenience.
GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) 49 CFR Part 29
Executive Order 12549
Instructions for Certification
1. By signing and submitting this bid or proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is
providing the signed certification set out below .
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2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective
lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other
remedies available to the Federal Government, the City of Fort Collins may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the City of Fort
Collins if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered
transaction," :"participant," "persons," "lower tier covered transaction," "principal," "proposal,"
and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions
and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549 [49 CFR Part 29]. You
may contact the City of Fort Collins for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the
proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier
covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized in writing
by the City of Fort Collins.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will
include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction", without modification, in all lower tier
covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in
a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous, A
participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its
principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List issued
by U.S. General Service Administration.
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of system of
records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge
and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a
prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under Paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a
covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in
addition to all remedies available to the Federal Government, the City of Fort Collins may
pursue available remedies including suspension and/or debarment.
"Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -
Lower Tier Covered Transaction"
(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this bid or proposal, that neither
it nor its "principals" [as defined at 49 C.F.R. 29.105(p)] is presently debarred, suspended,
proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction by any Federal department or agency.
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(2) When the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
PRIVACY ACT
5 U.S.C. 552
When a grantee maintains files on drug and alcohol enforcement activities for FTA, and those files are
organized so that information could be retrieved by personal identifier, the Privacy Act requirements
apply to all contracts. The Federal Privacy Act requirements flow down to each third party contractor
and their contracts at every tier.
(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with, and assures the compliance of its employees with, the
information restrictions and other applicable requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C.
552a. Among other things, the Contractor agrees to obtain the express consent of the Federal
Government before the Contractor or its employees operate a system of records on behalf of
the Federal Government. The Contractor understands that the requirements of the Privacy Act,
including the civil and criminal penalties for violation of that Act, apply to those individuals
involved, and that failure to comply with the terms of the Privacy Act may result in termination of
the underlying contract.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract to administer any
system of records on behalf of the Federal Government financed in whole or in part with Federal
assistance provided by FTA.
CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
29 U.S.C. 623, 42 U.S.C. 2000
42 U.S.C. 6102, 42 U.S.C. 12112
42 U.S.C. 12132, 49 U.S.C. 5332
29 CFR Part 1630, 41 CFR Parts 60 et seq.
Civil Rights - The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6102,
section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12132, and Federal
transit law at 49 U.S.C. 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age,
or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing
regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements
apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed,. National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VI I of the Civil Rights
Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. 5332, the
Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of
U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et = .,
(which implement Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended
by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 1 1 246 Relating to Equal
Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. 2000e note), and with any applicable Federal statutes,
executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in the future affect construction
activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
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employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action
shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor
agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(b) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as
amended, 29 U.S.C. 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. 5332, the Contractor agrees to
refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(c) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal
Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining
to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with
any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole
or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary to identify the affected
parties.
BREACHES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION. 49 CFR Part 18
FTA Circular 4220.1 D
Pick applicable clause:
Disputes - Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract which are not resolved by
agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of the City
of Fort Collins's [title of employee]. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within [ten
(10)] days from the date of receipt of its copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise furnishes a
written appeal to the [title of employee]. In connection with any such appeal, the Contractor
shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its position. The
decision of the [title of employee] shall be binding upon the Contractor and the Contractor shall
abide be the decision.
Performance During Dispute - Unless otherwise directed by the City of Fort Collins,
Contractor shall continue performance under this Contract while matters in dispute are being
resolved.
Claims for Damages - Should either party to the Contract suffer injury or damage to person or
property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees, agents or
others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefor shall be made in writing
to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of such injury of damage.
Remedies - Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes and
other matters in question between the City of Fort Collins and the Contractor arising out of or
relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually
agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State in which the City of Fort Collins is
located. and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any
duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No action or
failure to act by the City of Fort Collins, (Architect) or Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any
right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or failure to act
constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be
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specifically agreed in writing.
PATENT AND RIGHTS IN DATA
37 CFR Part 401
49 CFR Parts 18 and 19
The FTA patent clause is substantially similar to the text of 49 C.F.R. Part 19, Appendix A, Section 5,
but the rights in data clause reflects FTA objectives. For patent rights, FT/k is governed by
Federal law and regulation. For data rights, the text on copyrights is insufficient to meet FTA's
purposes for awarding research grants. This model clause, with larger rights ,as a standard, is
proposed with the understanding that this standard could be modified to FTA's needs.
CONTRACTS INVOLVING EXPERIMENTAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR RESEARCH WORK.
A. Rights in Data - This following requirements apply to each contract involving experimental,
developmental or research work:
(1) The term "subject data" used in this clause means recorded information, whether or not
copyrighted, that is delivered or specified to be delivered under the contract. The term includes
graphic or pictorial delineation in media such as drawings or photographs; text in specifications
or related performance or design-type documents; machine forms such as punched cards,
magnetic tape, or computer memory printouts; and information retained in computer memory.
Examples include, but are not limited to: computer software, engineering drawings and
associated lists, specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog
item identifications, and related information. The term "subject data" does not include financial
reports, cost analyses, and similar information incidental to contract administration.
(2) The following restrictions apply to all subject data first produced in the performance of
the contract to which this Attachment has been added:
(a) Except for its own internal use, the Purchaser or Contractor may not publish or
reproduce subject data in whole or in part, or in any manner or form, nor may the Purchaser or
Contractor authorize others to do so, without the written consent of the Federal Government,
until such time as the Federal Government may have either released or approved the release
of such data to the public; this restriction on publication, however, does not apply to any
contract with an academic institution. (b) In accordance with 49 C.F.R. 18.34 and 49 C.F.R.
19.36, the Federal Government reserves a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license
to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, for "Federal
Government purposes," any subject data or copyright described in subsections (2)(b)l and
(2)(b)2 of this clause below. As used in the previous sentence, "for Federal Government
purposes," means use only for the direct purposes of the Federal Government. Without the
copyright owner's consent, the Federal Government may not extend its Federal license to any
other party.
1. Any subject data developed under that contract, whether or not a copyright has
been obtained; and
2. Any rights of copyright purchased by the Purchaser or Contractor using Federal
assistance in whole or in part provided by FTA.
(c) When FTA awards Federal assistance for experimental, developmental, or research
work, it is FTA's general intention to increase transportation knowledge available to the public,
rather than to restrict the benefits resulting from the work to participants in that work.
Therefore, unless FTA determines otherwise, the Purchaser and the Contractor performing
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experimental, developmental, or research work required by the underlying contract to which
this Attachment is added agrees to permit FTA to make available to the public, either FTA's
license in the copyright to any subject data developed in the course of that contract, or a copy
of the subject data first produced under the contract for which a copyright has not been
obtained. If the experimental, developmental, or research work, which is the subject of the
underlying contract, is not completed for any reason whatsoever, all data developed under that
contract shall become subject data as defined in subsection (a) of this clause and shall be
delivered as the Federal Government may direct. This subsection (c) , however, does not
apply to adaptations of automatic data processing equipment or programs for the Purchaser or
Contractor's use whose costs are financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided
by FTA for transportation capital projects.
(d) Unless prohibited by state law, upon request by the Federal Government, the Purchaser
and the Contractor agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Federal Government, its
officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their official duties against any
liability, including costs and expenses, resulting from any willful or intentional violation by the
Purchaser or Contractor of proprietary rights, copyrights, or right of privacy, arising out of the
publication, translation, reproduction, delivery, use, or disposition of any data furnished under
that contract. Neither the Purchaser nor the Contractor shall be required to indemnify the
Federal Government for any such liability arising out of the wrongful act of any employee,
official, or agents of the Federal Government.
(e) Nothing contained in this clause on rights in data shall imply a license to the Federal
Government under any patent or be construed as affecting the scope of any license or other
right otherwise granted to the Federal Government under any patent.
(f) Data developed by the Purchaser or Contractor and financed entirely without using
Federal assistance provided by the Federal Government that has been incorporated into work
required by the underlying contract to which this Attachment has been added is exempt from
the requirements of subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this clause , provided that the Purchaser or
Contractor identifies that data in writing at the time of delivery of the contract work.
(g) Unless FTA determines otherwise, the Contractor agrees to include these requirements
in each subcontract for experimental, developmental, or research work financed in whole or in
part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
(3) Unless the Federal Government later makes a contrary determination in writing,
irrespective of the Contractor's status (i.e. , a large business, small business, state government
or state instrumentality, local government, nonprofit organization, institution of higher education,
individual, etc.), the Purchaser and the Contractor agree to take the necessary actions to
provide, through FTA, those rights in that invention due the Federal Government as described in
U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, "Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit
Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative
Agreements," 37 C.F.R. Part 401.
(4) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract for
experimental, developmental, or research work financed in whole or in part with Federal
assistance provided by FTA.
B. Patent Rights - This following requirements apply to each contract involving experimental,
developmental, or research work:
(1) General - If any invention, improvement, or discovery is conceived or first actually
reduced to practice in the course of or under the contract to which this Attachment has
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been added, and that invention, improvement, or discovery is patentable under the laws
of the United States of America or any foreign country, the Purchaser and Contractor
agree to take actions necessary to provide immediate notice and a detailed report to the
party at a higher tier until FTA is ultimately notified.
(2) Unless the Federal Government later makes a contrary determination in writing,
irrespective of the Contractor's status (a large business, small business, state
government or state instrumentality, local government, nonprofit organization, institution
of higher education, individual), the Purchaser and the Contractor agree to take the
necessary actions to provide, through FTA, those rights in that invention due the Federal
Government as described in U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, "Rights to
Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under
Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements," 37 C.F.R. Part 401.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include the requirements of this clause in each
subcontract for experimental, developmental, or research work financed in whole or in
part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) 49 CFR Part 23
DBE Policy- It is the policy of the Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as DOT
that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 23, shall have the
maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part
with Federal funds under this Agreement. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 CFR Part
23 apply to this agreement.
DBE Obligation - The grantees and its vendors agree to ensure that DBEs as defined in 409
CFR Part 23, have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and
subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds provided under this Agreement. In
this regard, all grantees and vendors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in
accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 to ensure that the DBE have the maximum opportunity and
shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and
performance of DOT-assisted contracts.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Provision
1. The Federal Fiscal Year goal has been set by the City of Fort Collins in an attempt to match
projected procurements with available qualified disadvantaged businesses. the City of Fort
Collins goals for budgeted service contracts, bus parts, and other material and supplies for
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have been established by the City of Fort Collins as set
forth by the Department of Transportation Regulations 49 C.F.R. Part 23, March 31, 1980, and
amended by Section 106(c) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1987, and is
considered pertinent to any contract resulting from this request for proposal.
If a specific DBE goal is assigned to this contract, it will be clearly stated in the Special
Specifications, and if the contractor is found to have failed to exert sufficient, reasonable, and
good faith efforts to involve DBEs in the work provided, the City of Fort Collins may declare the
Contractor noncompliant and in breach of contract. If a goal is not stated in the Special
Specifications, it will be understood that no specific goal is assigned to this contract.
(a) Policy - It is the policy of the Department of Transportation and the City of Fort Collins
that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 23, and as
amended in Section 106(c) of the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation
Assistance Act of 1987, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the
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performance of Contract financed in whole or in part with federal funds under this
Agreement. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 CFR Part 23 and Section
106(c) of the STURAA of 1987, apply to this Contract.
The Contractor agrees to ensure that DBEs as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 and Section 106(c) of
the STURAA of 1987, have the maximum opportunity to participate in the whole or in part with
federal funds provided under this Agreement. In this regard, the Contractor shall take all
necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with the regulations to ensure that DBEs have
the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts. The Contractor shall not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or physical handicap in
the award and performance of subcontracts.
It is further the policy of the City of Fort Collins to promote the development and increase the
participation of businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged. DBE involvement in all
phases of the City of Fort Collins procurement activities are encouraged.
(b) DBE obligation - The Contractor and its subcontractors agree to ensure that
disadvantaged businesses have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of
contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds provided under the
Agreement. In that regard, all Contractors and subcontractors shall take all necessary and
reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 as amended, to ensure that minority
business enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts.
(c) Where the Contractor is found to have failed to exert sufficient reasonable and good faith
efforts to involve DBEs in the work provided, the City of Fort Collins may declare the contractor
noncompliant and in breach of contract.
(d) The Contractor will keep records and documents for a reasonable time following
performance of this contract to indicate compliance with the City of Fort Collins DBE program.
These records and documents will be made available at reasonable times and places for
inspection by any authorized representative of the City of Fort Collins and will be submitted to
the City of Fort Collins upon request.
(e) the City of Fort Collins will provide affirmative assistance as may be reasonable and
necessary to assist the prime contractor in implementing their programs for DBE participation.
The assistance may include the following upon request:
* Identification of qualified DBE
* Available listing of Minority Assistance Agencies
* Holding bid conferences to emphasize requirements
2. DBE Program Definitions, as used in the contract:
(a) Disadvantaged business "means a small business concern":
i. Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51
percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals; and
ii. Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or
more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it. or
iii. Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women individuals, or in the
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case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 % of the stock of which is owned by
one or more women individuals; and
iv. Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or
more women individuals who own it.
(b) "Small business concern" means a small business as defined by Section 3 of the Small
Business Act and Appendix B - (Section 106(c)) Determinations of Business Size.
(c) "Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals" means those individuals who are citizens
of the United States (or lawfully admitted permanent residents) and States (or lawfully admitted
permanent residents) and who are black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans,
Asian-Pacific Americans, Asian-Indian Americans, or women, and any other minorities or
individuals found to be disadvantaged by the Small Business Administration pursuant to section
8(a) of the Small Business Act.
i. "Black Americans", which includes persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of
Africa;
ii. "Hispanic Americans", which includes persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuba, Central or
South American, or other Spanish or Portuguese culture or origin, regardless of race;
iii. "Native Americans', which includes persons who are American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or
Native Hawaiians;
iv. "Asian-Pacific Americans", which includes persons whose origins are from Japan, China,
Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Trust
Territories of Pacific, and the Northern Marianas;
v. "Asian-Indian Americans", which includes persons whose origins are from India,
Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Transit Vehicle Manufacturers (26.49)
The City of Fort Collins will require each transit vehicle manufacturer, as a condition of being
authorized to bid or propose on FTA-assisted transit vehicle procurements, to certify that it has
complied with the requirements of this section.
INTERESTS OF MEMBERS OF OR DELEGATES TO CONGRESS
No member of or delegate to the Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any share
or part of this Agreement or to any benefit arising therefrom.
PROHIBITED INTEREST
No employee, officer, or agent of the grantee shall participate in selection, or in the award or
administration of a contract if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such
conflict would arise when:
The employee, officer or agent; any member of his immediate family; his or her partner; or an
organization which employs, or is about to employ, has a financial or other interest in the firm
selected for award. The grantee's officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit nor accept
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gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or
parties of subagreements.
INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
FTA Circular 4220.ID
Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding provisions
include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not
expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by
DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1 D, dated April 15, 1996, are hereby incorporated by
reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be
deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement.
The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any
the City of Fort Collins requests which would cause the City of Fort Collins to be in violation of
the FTA terms and conditions.
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Attachment 1
BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS -49 U.S.C. 5323(j) - 49 CFR Part 661
Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products.
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
and the applicable regulations in 49 CFR Part 661.
Date ________________________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________________________________
Company Name_______________________________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________________________
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Attachment 1
BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS -49 U.S.C. 5323(j) - 49 CFR Part 661
A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America certification with all
Bids on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not
accompanied by a completed Buy America certification must be rejected as nonresponsive. This
requirement does not apply to lower tier subcontractors.
Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products.
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(1), but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(B) or (j)(2)(D) and the
regulations in 49 CFR 661.7.
Date ________________________________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________________________
Company Name ______________________________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________________________
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Attachment 4
Certification Regarding Lobbying
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
(To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000)
The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions
[as amended by "Government wide Guidance for New Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg.
1413 (1/19/96). Note: Language in paragraph (2) herein has been modified in accordance with
Section 10 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601,
et seq .)]
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance
was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. 1352 (as amended by
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
[Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C.1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited expenditure or fails
to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less
than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure or failure.]
The Contractor, ___________________________________________, certifies or affirms the
Truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the
Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. A 3801, et seq., apply to this
certification and disclosure, if any.
_________________________________________ Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
_____________________________________ Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official
___________________________ Date
GENERAL DECISION: CO20030008 08/05/2005 CO8
Date: August 5, 2005
General Decision Number: CO20030008 08/05/2005
Superseded General Decision Number: CO020008
State: Colorado
Construction Type: Building
County: Larimer County in Colorado.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include residential
construction consisting of single family homes and apartments
up to and including 4 stories)
Modification Number Publication Date
0 06/13/2003
1 08/15/2003
2 09/19/2003
3 10/03/2003
4 01/16/2004
5 02/20/2004
6 05/14/2004
7 06/18/2004
8 07/23/2004
9 08/20/2004
10 09/17/2004
11 01/07/2005
12 01/14/2005
13 02/04/2005
14 03/04/2005
15 05/06/2005
16 06/03/2005
17 08/05/2005
* ASBE0028-001 03/01/2005
Rates Fringes
Asbestos Workers/Insulator
(Includes application of
all insulating materials,
protective coverings,
coatings and finishings to
all types of mechanical
systems)....................$ 19.62 9.33
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CARP1001-001 05/01/2005
Rates Fringes
Carpenter
(Including Formbuilding
and Metal Stud Work)........$ 22.70 7.99
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* CARP2834-001 05/08/2005
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Rates Fringes
Millwright.....................$ 24.42 9.03
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ELEC0068-009 01/01/2005
Rates Fringes
Electrician
(Including Low Voltage
Wiring and Installation of
Communications Systems,
Security Systems,
Telephones, and
Temperature Controls).......$ 28.91 10.19
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* ELEV0025-002 01/01/2005
Rates Fringes
Elevator Constructor...........$ 30.28 12.015
FOOTNOTE:
a. Employer contributes 8% of basic hourly rate for over 5
years' service and 6% basic hourly rate for 6 months' to 5
years' service as Vacation Pay Credit.
SEVEN PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day; Memorial Day;
Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving
Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day.
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IRON0024-001 08/01/2002
Rates Fringes
Ironworker, Structural.........$ 22.00 5.85
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PAIN0930-001 07/01/2004
Rates Fringes
Glazier........................$ 25.85 6.70
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* PLAS0577-001 05/01/2005
Rates Fringes
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher.$ 22.76 7.15
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* PLUM0003-001 07/01/2005
Rates Fringes
Plumber
(Excluding HVAC work).......$ 29.57 8.50
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* PLUM0208-001 07/01/2005
Rates Fringes
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Pipefitter
(Including HVAC pipe).......$ 29.52 8.60
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SHEE0009-001 07/01/2003
Rates Fringes
Sheet metal worker
(Includes HVAC duct and
installation of HVAC
systems)....................$ 26.59 9.70
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SUCO2001-015 12/20/2001
Rates Fringes
Laborer
Common......................$ 9.56 2.36
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WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing
operation to which welding is incidental.
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Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within
the scope of the classifications listed may be added after
award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses
(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).
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In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates
listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively
bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations
indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be
prevailing.
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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can
be:
* an existing published wage determination
* a survey underlying a wage determination
* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on
a wage determination matter
* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests
for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour
Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the
Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial
contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)
and 3.) should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal
process described here, initial contact should be with the
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Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an
interested party (those affected by the action) can request
review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator
(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the
interested party's position and by any information (wage
payment data, project description, area practice material,
etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an
interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative
Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
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END OF GENERAL DECISION
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II PROJECT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
LORY STUDENT CENTER
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
May 31, 2005
Prepared for: Steve White
Project Manager
City of Fort Collins
Operations Services Department
117 North Mason Street
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580
Submitted by
Walsh ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, LLC
2629 Redwing Road, Suite 280
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526-2879
(970) 223-5655
WALSH Project Number: 5376-010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS
Division 1 - General Requirements Number of Pages
01013 Summary of Work 14 pages
01043 Coordination 12 pages
01097 Reference Standards and Definitions 13 pages
01098 Codes, Regulations, and Standards 8 pages
01301 Submittals 5 pages
01503 Temporary Facilities 13 pages
01513 Temporary Negative Pressure Ventilation System 10 pages
01526 Temporary Containments/Enclosures 15 pages
01560 Worker Protection 7 pages
01562 Respiratory Protection 12 pages
01563 Decontamination Units 10 pages
01601 Materials and Equipment 3 pages
01711 Project Decontamination 5 pages
01712 Work Area Clearance 6 pages
01713 Contract Closeout 3 pages
Division 2 - Site Work
02080 Removal of Asbestos-Containing Materials 9 pages
02082 Supplemental Procedures 10 pages
02083 Removal of Remnant Adhesive Material 4 pages
02086 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material 4 pages
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
ABIH American Board of Industrial Hygiene
ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Material
ACM Asbestos-Containing Materials
ACWM Asbestos-Containing Waste Material
AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
AMS Air Monitoring Specialist
ANSI American National Standards Institute
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CIH Certified Industrial Hygienist
CDPHE Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
DCS Decontamination Containment System
EL Excursion Limit
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
f/cc Fibers Per Cubic Centimeter
f/m3 Fibers Per Cubic Meter
GAC General Abatement Cetificate
GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interupter
HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air
HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
IEA Initial Exposure Assessment
LPM Liters Per Minute
MAAL Maximum Allowable Asbestos Level
MAP Model Accreditation Plan
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NAMs Negative Air Machines
NECA National Electrical Contractors Association
NEMA National Electrical Manufactures Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Agency
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PACM Presumed Asbestos Containing Material
PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator
PCM Phase Contrast Microscopy
PDU Personal Decontamination Unit
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
s/mm2 Structures Per Square Millimeter
RACM Regulated Asbestos Containing Material
SAR Supplied Air Respirators
SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy
TSI Thermal System Insulation
TWA Time Weighted Average
UL Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated
WALSH Walsh Environmental Scientists and Engineers, LLC
WLO Waste Load Out
SUMMARY OF WORK - 01013
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II PROJECT
MAY 31, 2005
WALSH PROJECT NUMBER 5376-010
SUMMARY OF WORK
01013-1
SECTION 01013 - SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. The Project consists of asbestos abatement (removal) of various types of asbestos-containing
materials (ACM) to be removed in accordance with applicable federal, state and local requirements,
and Contract Documents:
Project Location: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Specific Location: Lory Student Center, Transit Center Phase II Project
Owner: Colorado State University
B. Contract Documents include General Conditions and Technical Specifications. The Summary of
Work and Technical Specifications (dated May 31, 2005) were prepared for the project by Walsh
Environmental Scientists and Engineers, LLC (WALSH), 2629 Redwing Road, Suite 280, Fort
Collins, Colorado and comprise the Project Design for Asbestos Abatement Activities for the
project.
C. The project consists of asbestos abatement (removal) of ACM from a portion of the Lory Student
Center located at Colorado Sate University in Fort Collins, Colorado. The materials to be abated
from various floors of the building are listed below in Section 1.3: Summary of Work. Abatement
activities are related to the planned renovation and partial demolition of the building.
D. The Contractor agrees to prosecute the work with due diligence to completion schedules provided in
this document. Refer to Section 1.3 below for locations, quantities and abatements methods.
E. Drawings, dimensions and diagrams are diagrammatic in nature and are not completely descriptive
of the requirements indicated thereon. Quantities are approximate and for general information.
Therefore, the Contractor is responsible for verifying actual site conditions. Variance from these
quantities shall not be justification for a revision of the Contract amount. By submitting a bid, the
Contractor acknowledges that they have investigated and is satisfied with:
1. The conditions affecting the work, including but not limited to, physical conditions which
otherwise may affect performance of required activities,
2. The character and quantity of all materials to be removed, and
3. Project scheduling and coordination.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II PROJECT
MAY 31, 2005
WALSH PROJECT NUMBER 5376-010
SUMMARY OF WORK
01013-2
F. Where a conflict occurs between these technical specifications and other contractual conditions, the
Contractor shall comply with the most stringent, unless determined otherwise by the Owner. Where
a conflict occurs between these specifications and regulations, the Contractor shall comply with the
most stringent requirement.
1.3 SUMMARY OF WORK
1.3.1 ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
The work specified herein shall be the removal of ACM by competent persons who are trained,
knowledgeable and qualified in the techniques of asbestos abatement. This includes the proper handling and
disposal of asbestos-containing waste material (ACWM) and ACM and the subsequent cleaning of
contaminated areas. The Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and
be capable of performing the work specified in this Contract.
The following provides a summary of specific materials, estimated quantities and general abatement methods
for each portion of the project:
A. LOWER LEVEL
Location Material
Estimated Quantity
Known & Assumed Unit
Remnants throughout lower level floor Black Adhesive 3,089 SF
Above ceilings throughout lower level Hard Mudded Fittings 197 EA
Exterior Windows Gray Window Caulking 106 LF
Exterior Windows White Window Glazing 240 LF
EA=Each, LF=Linear Feet, SF= Square Feet
Lower Level
a) Remove 3,089 square feet of non-friable remnant black adhesive under exisiting carpet and
walls throughout project area. Adhesive contains 8 percent chrysotile asbestos. Remove
using secondary containment with non-friable removal procedures.
b) Remove 197 frible hard mudded pipe fittings containing 6 to 8 percent chrysotile and 1
percent amosite asbestos. Fittings are located above lay in and hard ceilings throughout the
lower level. Remove using glovebag/component removal techniques within a secondary
containment.
c) Remove 106 linear feet of non-friable window caulking and 240 linear feet of non-friable
window glazing. The window caulking contains 4 to 6 percent chrysotile asbestos and the
window glazing contains up to 1.25 percent chrysotile asbestos. Remove within a secondary
containment using non-friable/componet removal procedures.
B. PLAZA LEVEL
Location Material
Estimated Quantity
Known & Assumed Unit
Around interior windows and doors Gray caulking 50 LF
Above ceilings throughout Hard Mudded Fittings 38 EA
Exterior Windows Gray Window Caulking 189 LF
Exterior Windows White Window Glazing 408 LF
EA=Each, LF=Linear Feet, SF= Square Feet
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II PROJECT
MAY 31, 2005
WALSH PROJECT NUMBER 5376-010
SUMMARY OF WORK
01013-3
Plaza Level
a) Remove 50 linear feet of non-friable gray caulking located around the interior windows and
doors. Caulking contains 7 percent chrysotile asbestos. Remove using secondary
containment with non-friable/component removal procedures.
b) Remove 38 frible hard mudded pipe fittings containing 6 to 8 percent chrysotile and 1
percent amosite asbestos. Fittings are located above lay in ceilings throughout plaza level.
Remove using glovebag/component removal techniques within a secondary containment.
c) Remove 189 linear feet of non-friable window caulking and 408 linear feet of non-friable
window glazing. The window caulking contains 4 to 6 percent chrysotile asbestos and the
window glazing contains up to 1.25 percent chrysotile asbestos. Remove utilizing a
secondary containment with non-friable/componet removal procedures.
C. UPPER LEVEL (ALTERNATES)
Location Material
Estimated Quantity
Known & Assumed Unit
Conference rooms and hall Tan granular acoustical ceiling texture 560 SF
Remainder of conference room Tan granular acoustical ceiling texture 932 SF
Conference room Wood paneling adhesive 180 SF
EA=Each, LF=Linear Feet, SF= Square Feet
Upper Level
a) As an alternate bid item, remove 560 square feet of tan granular acoustical ceiling texture
located in three areas (portion of conference room and hall as shown on drawing). Material
contains 5 percent chrysotile asbestos. Remove using full containment removal methods.
b) As an additional alternate bid item, remove an additional 932 square feet of the tan granular
acoustical ceiling texture from the large conference room in conjunction with the above
listed material.
c) As an alternate bid item, remove 180 square feet of wood paneling adhesive. This material is
assumed to contain asbestos and will be verified by sampling and analysis prior to removal.
Pending sample analysis this material may not require removal.
1.4 WORK SCHEDULE
A. All abatement work is due to planned renovation and partial demolition of the building. All
abatement work shall be coordinated with the renovation project schedule. Actual work start and
completion shall be coordinated with renovation activities, at no additional cost to the Owner. The
projected period of performance for the project 15 working days. Abatement of materials will occur
concurrently allowing for one mobilization and demobilization. Contractor shall start work within
10 working days of the Notice to Proceed. The Owner’s representative will be conducting strategic
pre-abatement visual inspections, project progress inspections, final clearance visual inspections,
pre-abatement air monitoring, ambient air monitoring during abatement activities, and final
clearance air monitoring. For cost, coordination and scheduling purposes the Owner or Owner’s
Representative will be available to conduct inspections and/or final clearance air samples Monday
through Friday between the hours of 0700 hours through 1730 hours. Contractor must schedule all
inspections to be facilitated during these hours.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II PROJECT
MAY 31, 2005
WALSH PROJECT NUMBER 5376-010
SUMMARY OF WORK
01013-4
B. Contractor and the Contractor’s Surety shall be liable for and shall pay the Owner the sums
hereinafter stipulated as liquidated damages for each calendar day of delay until the entire project is
complete; including delivery of any or all guaranties and warranties, the submittal of sales and use
tax payments forms, the call for the final inspection and the completion of the final punch list. If
said Contractors neglect to complete the contract in the time specified in the schedule, the Owner
shall be entitled to liquidated damages including, but not limited to, the cost of the air monitoring
Consultant being onsite to monitor conditions at the site for the contingency period set out in the
project schedule and including any cost incurred for the delay of work being performed by
additional contractors. After the contingency period, the Principal Representative shall be entitled to
liquidated damages including, but not limited to, the cost of the air monitoring Consultant, additional
contractors and $800.00 per day until project completion is attained. These amounts will be
deducted from the Contractor’s payment at the conclusion of the project. The parties expressly
agree the said amounts are reasonable.
1.5 USE OF PREMISES
A. Limit use of the premises to work and staging areas indicated. Confine operations to areas within
contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which the work is
indicated.
1. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and
available to the Owner, other Contractors, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these
areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time
requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.
2. Use of the Existing Building: Maintain the existing building in a weather tight condition
throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all
precautions necessary to protect the building and maintain security of Contractor project areas
during the construction period. The regular operating hours of the site will be Monday through
Friday from 0700 hours to 1730 hours.
3. Sources of water and power shall be provided by the Owner: The Contractor shall be responsible
for providing all electricity, water, heat, lighting, and sanitary/restroom facilities, for all phases
of the project. The Contractor is responsible for all electrical cords, panels, and water hoses, as
well as other items necessary to reach the sources.
B. Where staging areas or containments are accessible to the public, provide fencing or hard physical
barriers to protect staging areas and containments.
C. Cooperate fully with separate Contractors so that work under those contracts may be carried out
smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract.
D. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination and cooperation with, and for all costs incurred
as a result of coordination and cooperation with the Owner’s representatives, other contractors and
compliance with all applicable regulations.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II PROJECT
MAY 31, 2005
WALSH PROJECT NUMBER 5376-010
SUMMARY OF WORK
01013-5
1.6 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. All terms and conditions of the Owner’s Contract Documents shall apply. The Contractor is
responsible for obtaining all permits and variances, and for paying any fees associated with the
project. Contractor shall provide a schedule of values that provides project costs showing applicable
costs for each stage (e.g., mobilization, staging, preparation, and material costs) and total cost.
B. The Contractor is responsible for any additional costs incurred resulting from non-friable materials
being rendered friable during removal, thus resulting in additional work, engineering controls, etc. to
comply with regulatory requirements.
C. The Contractor will be responsible for disposal of all ACMs removed at the project site, including
all associated disposal costs. The Contractor will also be responsible for coordination of waste
transportation (delivery and pick-up), proper packaging and labeling of ACWM, proper preparation
and loading of waste dumpsters, trailers, etc., and obtaining signatures on waste manifests from the
designated representative of the Owner prior to shipment of waste.
D. Full containments for gross removals shall include appropriate negative pressure (minimum negative
pressure differential of 0.030 inches of water), an attached personal decontamination unit, an
attached waste loadout unit, two manometer recorders with properly functioning strip-charts,
viewing windows, and postings. Provide appropriate worker protection based on initial exposure
assessment. Provide a minimum of two hours (prior to pre-abatement inspection) negative pressure
recording (strip chart) to document adequte negative pressure prior to beginning removal activities.
E. Secondary containments for glovebag or component removals shall include appropriate negative
pressure (minimum negative pressure differential of 0.025 inches of water), an attached air lock
(change cube), double suit decontamination procedures, a single manometer recorder with properly
functioning strip-chart, viewing window, posting, and a remote personal decontamination unit.
Provide appropriate worker protection based on initial exposure assessment. For secondary
containments that require no more than one day of removal activities, provide a minimum of 10
minutes (during pre-abatement inspection) negative pressure recording (strip chart) to document
adequate negative pressure prior to beginning removal activities.
F. The use of pressure washing or other water high-pressure jet/spray technology to remove or clean
asbestos is prohibited unless authorized in writing by the Owner.
G. The movement and handling of all movable objects and surfaces within specified area are within the
scope of work.
H. Exhaust filtration machines shall be ducted where specified, or to exterior sides of the building
having a lower profile/visibility. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with
providing access for ducting, hoses, and equipment (cutting, patching, etc.). Use flexible connectors
for all bends and turns to ensure efficient operation of exhaust units.
I. Contractor shall arrange for emergency power backup (generators) to be available in the event of
power failure to ensure uninterrupted operation of negative pressure machines during all abatement
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activities.
J. Due to the nature of the work, proper use of protective clothing in compliance with this specification
nd regulatory requirements is imperative. The use of protective equipment including boots, hoods,
and gloves (such as latex and nitrile) at all times is mandatory. For work conducted at elevated
heights, use only Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved ladders,
scaffolding, lifts, and appropriate fall protection. The Contractor is responsible for all costs incurred
to provide appropriate and safe access to the materials identified within the Summary of Work.
K. Coordinate with Owner for lock-out/tag-out electrical in the project area. All electrical tie-in and
disconnection shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All electrical work shall be performed by
a licensed electrician.
L. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all safety and environmental
considerations, including fall protection, scaffolding, aerial lift, confined space entry, lock-out tag-
out, etc. The Contractor is responsible for employee, subcontractor, and visitor compliance with the
Contractor’s Health and Safety Program, Site Safety Program, Fall Protection Program, and other
applicable Health and Safety programs (e.g., respiratory protection program, confined space
program, etc.).
M. The Owner will provide the removal of the majority of the fixtures, fixed objects, structural
enclosures (walls, ceilings, chases, etc.), equipment and related components, and other items that
may require removal to facilitate abatement activities. All debris will be removed and the areas will
be broom swept prior to relesing the area to the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to
perform all pre-cleaning activities prior to containment construction (see Section 3.1). The
Contractor may be required to perform selective demolition to facilitate abatement activities (e.g.,
installation of exhaust, access to ACM, etc.). Prior to initiating activities where structural
components are impacted, removed or modified, a licensed structural engineer shall evaluate such
activities to provide procedures for removal or shoring that will maintain the structural integrity.
N. Polyethylene sheeting shall be affixed (mechanically fastened) in a manner, that will ensure it will
remain in position throughout the length of the project. Use of furring strips with screws and other
mechanical fastening methods is recommended. Any tears in the polyethylene sheeting shall be
immediately repaired. The Contractor shall inspect spaces adjacent to the containment on a daily
basis and shall seal any visible penetrations leading to the containment area.
O. Owner will not attempt to enforce such laws and regulations; however, Owner has the authority to
stop asbestos abatement work when conditions are not in compliance with the specifications or
applicable federal, state, or local regulations. Safety of the project area for the protection of the
Contractor, Owner and the general public is the responsibility of the Contractor.
P. The Contractor is responsible for notifying and coordinating with applicable agencies and entities
including police, fire, utility entities, etc.
Q. The Contractor shall not disturb any Category I non-friable materials, such as roofing materials, as
the materials are confirmed/assumed to contain asbestos and are to remain for normal building
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demolition. The Contractor is responsible for taking appropriate measures where preparation and/or
removal activities may impact Category I non-friable materials, including worker protection,
engineering controls, and disposal.
R. The Contractor shall furnish and use hand held FM communication radios (e.g., Motorola HT-90 or
equivalent) allowing Contractor’s employees to communicate from inside the Work Area, to a
designated person outside the Work Area, and to communicate between different Work Areas.
S. Abatement workers must not sit, stand or otherwise support themselves on pipes and other
mechanical, electrical, and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The
Contractor is responsible for any/all damages to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other systems
damaged by abatement activities.
T. Contractor shall install additional view windows (minimum of 12”x12”) as requested by Owner’s
representative to provide full viewing of Work Areas.
1.7 INSPECTIONS AND AIR MONITORING BY OWNER
A. Coordinate Owner Inspections
All work and material shall be subject to visual inspection by the Owner or Owner’s
Representative. The Contractor shall provide reasonable and necessary facilities for such
observation and shall render the assistance necessary to permit the Owner to carry out all phases of
observation.
1. When required by Owner, the Contractor shall take down or uncover portions of the finished
work. If the work thus exposed is satisfactory to Owner, the cost of exposing and restoring the
same shall be at the expense of Owner; however, if in opinion of Owner, work is
unsatisfactory, all cost and expenses of exposing, removing, retesting, replacing and restoring
shall be borne by the Contractor.
2. Any omission or failure on the part of Owner to disapprove or reject any inferior or defective
work or material shall not be construed to be an acceptance of any such work or materials. The
Contractor shall remove at its own expense any defective work or material rejected by Owner
and shall rebuild or replace the same without extra charge to Owner. All retesting of an area
for clearance shall be at the Contractor's expense.
3. All inspections shall take place during normal working hours as provided in Section 1.4: Work
Schedule. If inspections occur past normal working hours, the Contractor shall bear the costs
incurred by Owner as result of the additional labor of Owner.
4. Where the Owner has an on-site representative, the Contractor shall give the Owner two hours
advance notice of an impending required inspection. Where the Owner does not have an on-site
representative, then a 24-hour advance notice of impending inspection is required.
5. If the inspection detects items to be corrected the area will be termed “failed” and will need to
have corrective action taken by the Contractor.
6. The Contractor must allow for a two-hour notice period before the re-inspection of the failed
area may begin (this may be waived by Owner). Items of work requiring inspection sign-off
by Owner are:
a) Pre-Abatement (Area Preparation/Containment) Inspection: Removal of asbestos and
necessary demolition shall not take place until Owner or Owner’s Representative has
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inspected area preparation work and given approval.
b) Final Visual Inspection: The area shall not be encapsulated or locked down until Owner or
Owner’s Representative has inspected and given approval of the final cleaning and area
decontamination. The containment must be completely dry, during the inspection with no
water droplets, remains or saturation on polyethylene sheeting or other surfaces in the
containment.
c) Contractor shall request in writing (via speed memo or fax) required Owner inspections
including the time and date of the requested inspection.
7. The inspections are listed in the applicable specification paragraphs. A punch list of items to
be corrected resulting from the “failed” inspection, will be prepared jointly by the Contractor
and Owner prior to final acceptance of the project by the Owner. Inspections shall in no way
be construed as final or partial acceptance by Owner. Any failure or omission of the Owner
to notify the Contractor of defective work shall not excuse Contractor for liability for such
defective work.
8. It will be necessary that the Contractor successfully confine fiber release to the designated
Work Area and within the containment. Owner obligations are solely to Owner. In meeting
such obligations, Owner may increase the burdens and expense of the Contractor, his
subcontractors or employees, or the surety of them. Nothing in the performance of Owner
services in connection with this project implies the undertaking for the benefit of, or which
may be enforced by, the Contractor, his Sub-Contractors, or employees, or the surety of any
of them. It is not the function of Owner to specify all of the means by which the Contractor
will attain the intended results, nor to state all of the environmental conditions that must be
present for the safety of workers who are employed to produce the intended results, or for the
safety of others during construction. The Contractor shall establish means and environmental
conditions that meet applicable laws and regulations.
9. The Contractor is required to remove all specified ACM. Any ACM, debris or contaminated
materials, missed, not accessed or not abated thoroughly, and later discovered by the Owner,
will be corrected by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner.
B. Owner Authority to Stop Work and Require Reassignment/Replacement
1. Owner shall have the authority to stop work. Such work stoppage may occur at any time it is
determined by the Owner, Owner’s Representative or other authoritative entity (e.g., federal,
state or local regulatory representative) that conditions at the job site are not within the scope
of the specifications, or that a health hazard might exist for workers or building occupants.
The stoppage of work shall continue until conditions have been corrected. All downtime
during the work stoppage will be at the expense of the Contractor. Similarly, the standby
time required to correct conditions leading to the work stoppage shall be at the Contractor's
expense.
2. Owner reserves the right to require the asbestos Contractor to reassign employees who
violate any provisions of the decontamination and work procedures in the specifications, or
who are deemed by the Owner to work in a manner which is not consistent with industry
standards or health and safety guidelines.
3. In the event that the Contractor's project supervisor or foreman refuses to cooperate with
Owner regarding health and safety issues (including issues concerning these technical
specifications), Owner reserves the right to require the Contractor to replace the
uncooperative individual.
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C. Air Monitoring by the Owner
Air monitoring may be conducted both outside and inside of the Work Area during the work, prior
to the project, and for clearance sampling at the end of the project.
1. Outside of the Work Area: The Owner shall retain the right to sample air outside of the
Work Area to detect faults in the Work Area isolation such as:
a) Contamination of the building outside of the Work Area with airborne asbestos fibers,
b) Failure of filtration or rupture in the differential pressure system and,
c) Contamination of air outside the building envelop with airborne asbestos fibers.
2. Inside the Work Area: The Owner shall retain the right to monitor airborne fiber counts in
the Work Area. The purpose of this air monitoring is to detect airborne asbestos
concentrations, which may challenge the ability of the Work Area isolation procedures to
protect the balance of the building or outside of the building from contamination by
airborne fibers.
D. Work Area Clearance
Clearance air sampling shall be conducted by the Owner at the completion of asbestos abatement
work is described in Section 01712 Work Area Clearance.
E. Personnel air monitoring required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the
responsibility of the Contractor and is not covered in this section.
F. Background samples shall be collected by the Owner prior to the start of work activities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 WORK SEQUENCE
3.1.2 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
A. This section provides a general summary of the work sequence. Where steps were omitted, the
general steps listed below shall apply as the general sequence of events for all phases. Contractor is
bound to the conditions within this set of specifications, unless otherwise specified in this section.
Owner shall be responsible for the determination of overlapping or unnecessary steps.
1. The Contractor shall install a properly functioning personal decontamination unit and material
transfer unit, properly sized for the project, phase or containment in a location best suited for
expediting the applicable phase of abatement in the most efficient manner. Both personal
decontamination units and waste transfer units shall be attached to full containments. For
secondary or mini-containments, personal decontamination units may be constructed remotely
in staging area(s) proximate to the Work Area and suitable for regulatory compliance, and
shall only be placed after approval of location by the Owner or Owner’s Representative.
Personal decontamination units and waste transfer units shall remain in place for the duration
of the applicable phase of the project, and shall remain operational until final air clearance
sample results have been delivered in writing to the Contractor by the Owner or the Owner’s
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Representative.
2. The Contractor shall then install and initiate negative pressure differential of minus 0.025
inches of water column (as measured by a properly calibrated and zeroed manometer
equipped with a strip-chart printout or equivalent) within the Work Area resulting in a
minimum four air changes per hour.
3. The Contractor shall then be permitted to pre-clean (using HEPA vacuum and wet-wiping
techniques) all remaining surfaces within the space, including, but not limited to, moveable
fixtures, non-moveable fixtures, and all other surfaces. Contractor shall then cover all non-
asbestos-contaminated or non-asbestos covered fixed objects with a minimum of one layer of
6-mil polyethylene sheeting securely affixed and sealed water-tight with duct tape.
4. Contractor shall then conduct a visual inspection of Work Area pre-cleaning completion to
verify compliance with these specifications and regulatory requirements.
5. After all moveable items have been removed from the Work Area, and the area has been pre-
cleaned to the satisfaction of the Owner or the Owner’s Representative, the Contractor shall
then be permitted to erect primary and secondary containment barriers (installation of a
minimum of two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting on floors, two layers of 4-mil
polyethylene sheeting on walls and one layer of 4-mil polyethylene sheeting on ceilings).
6. Once the area has been properly pre-cleaned and sealed, and properly functioning
decontamination units (personal and waste transfer) are in place, the Contractor shall ensure
that a negative pressure differential of at least minus 0.030 inches of water pressure
differential exists within full containment and at least minus 0.025 inches of water pressure
differential with secondry containment, with a minimum four air changes per hour.
7. Contractor shall then request a pre-abatement visual inspection from the Owner or Owner’s
Representative. The Owner or Owner’s Representative shall then conduct said area
preparation pre-abatement visual inspection in accordance with this specification and
regulatory requirements.
8. The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling applicable pre-removal inspections by
regulatory agencies, before removal may commence.
9. The Contractor shall then lay applicable drop cloths and additional protective sheeting if
needed.
10. Upon receiving approval from the Owner or the Owner’s Representative and any applicable
regulatory agencies, the Contractor may begin removal of ACM, using appropriate techniques
such as wetting, HEPA vacuuming and other appropriate work practices.
11. At a minimum, the Contractor shall use Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) for
asbestos removal and cleanup work within the containment. If PAPRs are used, the
Contractor must provide initial exposure assessment (IEA) to indicate that higher levels of
respiratory protection such as supplied air respirators (SAR) are not required. This exposure
documentation must be from similar projects and provide reliable expected values. If
documentation is not provided which justifies the lesser protective PAPR, the Contractor must
use higher levels of protection such as Type C Pressure Demand Supplied Air Respirators.
The Contractor may choose to downgrade respiratory protection only upon submission of
three consecutive shifts’ air monitoring results to the Owner or the Owner’s Representative,
and these results provide definitive evidence of acceptable levels of airborne fibers within the
Work Area.
12. The Contractor shall have at all times two properly functioning sprayers to spray amended
water within the containment during the removal process. One shall be a low-pressure
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sprayer suitable for saturating the asbestos-containing material to the substrate. The second
shall be an airless type sprayer suitable for misting the air continuously during removal, thus
maintaining high humidity and reducing airborne fiber concentrations.
13. At all times a manometer with strip chart recorder or equivalent shall be attached to each
containment under abatement and be maintained operational. At all times, a negative pressure
differential of negative 0.030 inches of water shall be maintained within full containments
(0.025 inches of water within secondary containments). If the negative pressure differential
drops to less than the specified minimum, the Contractor shall stop all active abatement
activities and begin corrective action. Active abatement may re-commence once negative
pressure differential has been re-established and maintained at the specified level for a
minimum of two hours after corrective action was completed.
14. Owner or Owner’s Representative is not responsible for the Contractor's OSHA compliance
monitoring. The Contractor shall post all air monitoring results on the site within 24-hours
after collection of the sample(s).
15. The Contractor shall properly package, seal and label all removed ACWM and asbestos-
contaminated materials prior to removal from the contaminated area. The Contractor shall
remove all waste materials from the containment area through the waste transfer unit.
16. Once the ACWM (gross material and debris) have been properly packaged, labeled and
removed from the Work Area and all substrates properly cleaned, the Contractor shall then
begin the first phase of the final cleaning by decontaminating all surfaces within the
containment, including the protective sheeting.
17. The first layer of protective sheeting called the "secondary barrier" (the layer that is exposed
within the containment) shall be removed by the Contractor after it has been thoroughly
cleaned. The Contractor will then begin the second phase of the final cleaning process by
cleaning the second layer of protective sheeting called the "primary barrier." Once this layer
is properly cleaned, it shall be removed carefully so as not to disturb the isolation barriers
called the “critical barriers.”
18. With critical barriers and negative pressure in place, the third phase of final cleaning shall
begin. All exposed surfaces including walls and floors shall be cleaned properly.
19. The final visual inspection shall take place, conducted by Owner or the Owner’s
Representative, to ensure the area has been cleaned and decontaminated properly with no
visible dust and debris. Suspect debris and dust on surfaces within the containment shall be
removed per the original Scope of Work.
20. Upon successful completion of the final visual inspection by the Owner or the Owner’s
Representative, the Contractor shall then lockdown and encapsulate all unfinished surfaces
within the containment including wood joists, walls, and floors, unless the surfaces have been
exempted by Owner. If desired, the lockdown can be applied prior to the removal of the
primary barriers, thus protecting the walls, floors, and other surfaces. Passing inspections
from Owner or Owner’s Representative must precede any lockdown and encapsulating
activity. Owner shall then verify the area has been sufficiently encapsulated.
21. Once the area has dried, and the required settling time has elapsed, Owner or Owner’s
Representative shall collect final air samples using aggressive techniques
22. The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling applicable final inspections by regulatory
agencies, before the critical barriers, decontamination units, and Negative Air Machines
(NAMs) are removed.
23. Upon successful completion of the final visual inspection by the Owner or Owner’s
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Representative, final air monitoring, and final visual inspection by regulatory agencies, if
applicable, the Contractor shall allow the NAMs to operate until all critical barriers are
removed and sealed in disposal bags or other proper ACM waste containers. All temporary
barriers (polyethylene sheeting) removed at the conclusion of the abatement shall be disposed
of as ACWM as a precautionary measure. As an additional precautionary measure, the
Contractor will provide a final cleaning of the area using HEPA vacuuming and wet wiping
techniques.
3.2 STOP ACTION LEVELS
A. Inside Work Area: The following applies to both personal and area air monitoring conducted within
the Work Area. For Secondary Containments maintain an average airborne count in the Work Area
of less than the Stop Action Level given below (to protect workers to 0.010 f/cc within the mask)
for the type of respiratory protection in use. If the fiber counts rise above this figure for any sample
taken, revise work procedures to lower fiber counts. If the Time Weighted Average (TWA) fiber
count for any work shift or 8-hour period exceeds the Stop Action Level, stop all work except
corrective action, leave pressure differential and air circulation system in operation and notify the
Owner. After correcting cause of high fiber levels, do not recommence work for 24 hours unless
otherwise authorized, in writing, by Owner.
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STOP ACTION
LEVEL (f/cc)
MINIMUM RESPIRATOR
REQUIRED
PROTECTION
FACTOR
0.1
Half-face APR
10
0.5
PAPR
50
1.0
Supplied Air Pressure Demand
100
B. Outside Work Area: If any air sample taken outside of the Work Area exceeds the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Maximum Allowable Asbestos Level
(MAAL), immediately and automatically stop all work except corrective action. The Owner will
determine the source of the high reading and so notify the Contractor in writing.
1. Maximum Allowable Asbestos Level
a) Air monitoring shall be conducted during abatement activities and samples shall not be
collected in an aggressive manner.
b) Where Phase Contract Microscopy (PCM) is used as the method of analysis the standard
is 0.010 fibers per cubic centimeter of air (f/cc) which is equivalent to 10,000 fibers per
cubic meter of air (f/m3). The NIOSH 7400 Method shall be used to analyze samples.
The number of samples to be taken shall be determined by the air-monitoring specialist.
Where Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is used as the method of analysis, the
standard is 70 structures/millimeter2 (s/mm2). TEM analysis shall be conducted pursuant
to the protocol in 40 CFR Part 763, Appendix A to Subpart E (EPA 1995).
c) All air monitoring collected for MAAL and Clearance purposes shall be performed by
the Owner's representative who is independent of the abatement contractor to avoid
possible conflict of interest.
2. In the event that airborne fiber levels outside a Work Area exceed the MAAL when analyzed
by PCM (when verified by TEM), the Contractor shall comply with CDPHE requirements
for Major Asbestos Spills (Regulation 8 III.C.5.b). If the high reading was the result of a
failure of Work Area isolation measures initiate the following actions:
a) Immediately erect new critical barriers as set forth in Section 01526 Temporary
Containments/Enclosures to isolate the affected area from the balance of the building.
Erect Critical Barriers at the next existing structural isolation of the involved space (e.g.
wall, ceiling, floor).
b) Decontaminate the affected area in accordance with Section 01711 Project
Decontamination.
c) Require that respiratory protection as set forth in Section 01562 Respiratory Protection is
worn in affected area until area is cleared for re-occupancy in accordance with Section
01712 Work Area Clearance.
d) Leave critical barriers in place until completion of work and insure that the operation of
the pressure differential system in the Work Area results in a flow of air from the
balance of the building into the affected area.
e) If the exit from the clean room of the personnel decontamination unit enters the affected
area, establish a decontamination facility consisting of a Shower Room and Changing
Room as set forth in Section 01563 Decontamination Units at entry point to affected
area.
f) After certification of visual inspection in the Work Area, remove critical barriers
separating the Work Area from the affected area. Final air samples will be taken within
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3. In the event that areas beyond the Work Area become contaminated with asbestos, asbestos-
containing dust/debris, and/or visible emissions from the Work Area, the Contractor shall be
responsible for all costs associated with cleaning and subsequent testing (visual inspection,
air sampling, and bulk analysis) of these areas.
4. If the high reading was the result of other causes, initiate corrective action as required by the
Owner.
C. Effect on Contract Sum: Complete corrective work with no change in the Contract Sum if high
airborne fiber counts were caused by Contractor's activities. The Contract Sum and schedule will
be adjusted for additional work caused by high airborne fiber counts beyond the Contractor's
control. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with TEM verification where PCM
samples exceed 0.010 f/cc and any subsequent cleaning and additional sampling costs.
3.3 STOP WORK
A. If the Owner or Owner’s Representative presents a written stop work order, immediately and
automatically conform to that stop work order, while maintaining temporary containments and
pressure differential. Do not recommence abatement work until authorized, in writing, by the Owner
or Owner’s Representative.
B. Immediately initiate the following actions, after being presented with a stop work order
immediately:
1. Cease all asbestos removal activities, or any other activities that disturbs ACM.
2. Repair any fallen, ripped or otherwise failed Work Area isolation measures.
3. Maintain in operation all Work Area isolation measures including those required by Sections
01513 Temporary Negative Pressure Differential Ventilation Systems, 01526 Temporary
Containments/Enclosures, 01563 Decontamination Units.
4. Maintain all worker protections including those required by Sections 01560 Worker Protection
and 01562 Respiratory Protection.
5. Fog the air in the Work Area with a mist of amended water to reduce airborne fiber levels.
C. Do not recommence work until authorized, in writing, by the Owner Owner’s Representative.
END OF SECTION – 01013
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Drawings
Figure 1 Lower Level ACM to be Removed
Figure 2 Plaza Level ACM to be Removed
Figure 3 Upper Level ACM to be Removed (Alternate)
COORDINATION - 01043
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SECTION 01043 – COORDINATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for coordinating
construction operations including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
1. General project coordination procedures
2. Conservation
3. Plan of Action
4. Contingency Plan
5. Project Directory
6. Notifications
7. Pre-Construction Inspection
8. Contractor’s Construction Schedule
9. Administrative and supervisory personnel
10. Pre-Construction Conference
11. Progress Meetings
12. Coordination meetings
13. Record Keeping
14. Special Reports
15. Project Close-out Inspection
B. The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:
1. “Section 01301 Submittals” for administrative procedures regarding submittals
2. “Section 01713 Contract Closeout” for coordinating contract closeout
1.3 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate with Owner occupancy and operations: For situations where occupants are present in
adjacent (non-abatement) areas, coordinate construction operations and scheduling with partial
occupancy requirements of the Owner and the Owner’s use of utilities.
1. No work shall proceed if any occupants are present in the project area.
2. The Contractor shall execute the work under this Contract with minimal disturbance of the
occupants. A schedule shall be coordinated with the Owner to minimize effects of noisy
construction operations and interruptions of power or water. Contractor shall also protect
occupants using plastic film partitions.
3. Owner shall be responsible for repairing and/or replacing any non-asbestos construction
and finish (i.e. minor paint damage) work as may be caused by the Contractor during the
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course of abatement. Damage due to negligence will be the responsibility of the
Contractor; any and all work shall be repaired and/or replaced as requested by the Owner,
to match surrounding surfaces at no additional cost to Owner.
B. Coordinate Contractor operations included in various Sections of these Specifications to assure
efficient and orderly completion of each part of the Work. Coordinate operations included under
different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.
1. The Contractor shall work in close cooperation with Owner to avoid conflict and
misunderstanding in the completion of work.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the work of this specification with the
work of other contractors working on other projects concurrently at the site. Owner can
provide, at the Contractor's request, information about concurrent projects. Coordinate any
required Owner or regulatory inspections.
3. The Contractor shall keep material and operations within the areas designated by the
Owner and will be responsible for damage to property outside of this area caused by the
performance of the work.
4. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all trash and rubbish receptacles and provide for
the removal of trash and rubbish from Owner’s property at Contractor’s expense. Location
of trash and rubbish receptacles on Owner’s property shall be determined by the Owner.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all clean up activities required by the work. Clean
all areas to the satisfaction of the Owner.
5. Contractor shall not discuss any aspect of this Specification or work covered under this
Specification with the news media. All media inquiries will be referred to the Owner.
6. All salvageable materials and equipment become the property of Owner unless otherwise
specified.
1.4 USE OF PREMISES
A. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining security of Contractor’s own project areas. The
Contractor is responsible for conducting work during specified hours and complying with all
Owner security requirements.
B. The Contractor shall confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment and
the operations of workers to the Project site, building, land and areas identified in, and permitted
by, the Contract Documents. During the progress of the Work, the Contractor shall keep the
premises free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and other debris resulting from the
Work.
C. At completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove all waste materials, rubbish and debris
from and about the premises as well as all tools, equipment, machinery and surplus materials. The
Contractor shall leave the site clean and free of dust, oil, grease, etc. and ready for use by Owner.
D. The Contractor shall not place or maintain, or allow to be placed or maintained, any advertising
matter, signs, bill, poster, etc. on or about the site, except as required by law or by the Contract
Documents, unless approved by Owner in writing.
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E. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any such building, land or
areas, or to Owner or occupant thereof or of any building, land or areas contiguous thereto,
resulting from the performance of the Work.
F. The Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded in any manner that
will endanger the structure, nor shall the Contractor subject any part of the Work or adjacent
property to stresses or pressures that will endanger it.
1.5 SITE SECURITY
A. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining security of Contractor project areas. Contractor
shall perform work during specified regular operating hours and comply with all Owner security
procedures and requirements. Approval from the Owner is required to work during non-regular
operating hours. Containment monitoring and maintenance activities are the responsibility of the
Contractor during regular and non-regular operating hours.
B. Should the need arise to work beyond normal operating hours, the Contractor will be required to
notify the Owner and obtain authorization. The Contractor shall be responsible for costs incurred
by Owner as a result of the Contractor working beyond the normal working hours (e.g. working
nights or weekends), this includes costs incurred by Owner's Representative including labor,
analytical, etc. These costs shall be deducted from amount due the Contractor upon completion of
the project. The Contractor shall notify the Owner when entering the site and when securing the
site after normal operating hours.
C. The Owner will erect temporary barricades as required for protection of persons in accordance
with OSHA and EPA Regulations. Fencing will be installed for exterior Work Areas and/or
staging Areas.
1.6 SAFETY
A. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for compliance on the job site to all applicable
portions of OSHA regulations.
B. Protection of life, health, and public welfare as it relates to the execution of the construction
contract is the responsibility of the Contractor. Owner will not provide observation, inspection,
supervision or any comment on plans, procedures or actions employed at the project as they relate
to safety of life, health or public welfare. If conditions are imposed by Owner which interfere
with, or imply actions detrimental to safety, written notice shall be issued by the Contractor and a
decision shall be returned to the Contractor for action prior to implementing Owner’s conditions.
Written objections to any order given by an Owner Representative shall be submitted to the
Owner.
C. Where necessary, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special
procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and
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attendance at meetings. Prepare similar memoranda for the Owner and separate contractors where
coordination of their work is required.
D. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction
activities to avoid conflicts and assure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative
activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Preparation of schedules
2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities
3. Delivery and processing of submittals
4. Progress meetings
5. Project closeout activities
E. Coordinate construction operations to assure that operations are carried out with consideration
given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.
1.7 PLAN OF ACTION
A. Prepare a detailed plan of the procedures proposed for use in complying with the requirements of
this Specification. Include in the plan the location and layout of decontamination areas; the
sequencing of asbestos work; the interface of trades involved in the performance of work;
methods to be used to assure the safety of building occupants and visitors to the site; disposal plan
including location of approved disposal site; and a detailed description of the methods to be
employed to control pollution. Expand upon the use of portable High Efficiency Particulate Air
(HEPA) ventilation system, closing out of the building's HVAC system, method of removal to
prohibit visible emissions, and packaging of removed asbestos debris.
1. Submit the Plan of Action to the Owner for information only, prior to the start of work.
2. The Contractor is solely responsible for construction means, methods, techniques and
sequences, as well as procedures with respect to complying with applicable regulatory and
specifications.
1.8 CONTINGENCY PLAN
A. Prepare a contingency plan for emergencies or any other event that may require breaching of
Work Area containment or modification or abridgement of decontamination or Work Area
isolation procedures. Include in this plan procedures for performing electrical and mechanical
repairs inside containment after abatement work has begun. Include in plan specific procedures
for decontamination or Work Area isolation. Note that nothing in this specification should impede
safe exiting or providing of adequate medical attention in the event of an emergency. A
contingency plan shall be submitted for possible emergency or problem situations and responses
to be taken if the situation should arise. Contingencies include, but are not limited to, the
following: negative pressure system failure, breach of critical barrier, breach of primary or
secondary barrier, high ambient air fiber count, high Work Area fiber count, supplied air system
failure, power failure, accident/injury, fire, etc. This contingency plan shall be posted in the clean
room. All personnel shall be familiar with this plan and response procedures to be followed.
Items to be addressed in the plan include, but are not limited to the following:
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1. Fire
2. Accident
3. Life threatening injury
4. Non life threatening injury
5. Rescue
6. Power Failure
7. Pressure differential system failure
8. Breach of containment
9. Electrical faults or shock
10. Excessive heat/cold (if/when such limits are specified)
11. Supplied air system failure
12. Water leaks
13. Waste spills
14. Unauthorized entry into Work Area
15. Elevated air samples outside of containment
16. Repairs inside containment
17. Toxic releases
B. Submit the Contingency Plan to the Owner for information only, prior to the start of work. The
Contractor is solely responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, as well
as procedures with respect to complying with applicable regulatory and specifications.
C. Emergency procedures shall be in written form and prominently posted in the clean change area
and equipment room of the worker decontamination area. Prior to entering the Work Area,
everyone must read and sign these procedures to acknowledge receipt and understanding of work
site layout, location of emergency exits, and emergency procedures. Contractor shall conduct
specific site safety meetings.
D. Emergency planning shall include notification of police, fire, and emergency medical personnel of
planned abatement activities, work schedule and layout of Work Area, particularly barriers that
may affect response capabilities. Post notifications in the clean room.
E. Employees shall be trained in evacuation procedures in the event of workplace emergencies. For
non-life threatening situation, employees injured or otherwise incapacitated, shall decontaminate
following normal procedures with assistance from fellow workers if necessary before exiting the
work place to obtain proper medical treatment. For life-threatening injury or illness, work
decontamination shall take least priority after measures to stabilize the injured worker, remove the
individual from the work place and secure proper medical treatment.
1.9 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
A. The Contractor shall have implemented a Hazard Communication Program covering all
employees of the company and any other personnel (e.g., construction contractors and
electricians) who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals on the project.
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B. The program must meet or exceed the specified requirement set forth in the CFR, Title 29,
Chapter XVII, Part 1910, Subpart Z, Section 1910.1200, Hazard Communication. The program
must provide information on the chemical hazards in the work environment.
C. The program must include, but not be limited to the following elements: a list of hazardous
chemicals, labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, employee information
and training, procedures, chemical information collection, Contractor notification, and other
action.
1.10 PROJECT DIRECTORY
A. Develop a directory of all entities involved in the project. Include the Contractor's principal staff
assignments, including the Superintendent and other personnel in attendance at the site. Identify
individuals, their duties and responsibilities. List business name, contact person, normal business
and emergency telephone, pager, and fax numbers and addresses of:
1. Owner
2. Contractor’s General Superintendent, supervisory personnel and Contractor’s home office
3. Emergency services including but not limited to fire, ambulance, doctor, hospital, police,
electric company, and telephone company
4. Local, state, and federal agencies with jurisdiction over the project
5. Owner’s Representative (Consultant)
B. Post copies of the Project Directory in the project meeting room, the temporary field office, each
temporary telephone, and at entrance to clean room of Personnel Decontamination Unit.
1.11 NOTIFICATIONS
A. Notify other entities at multi-employer job sites of the nature of the asbestos abatement activities,
location of ACM, and requirements relative to asbestos set forth in these specifications and
applicable regulations. Coordinate notification with the Owner of the building/facility to include
employers of employees who work and/or will be working in adjacent areas during the course of
the work of this contract.
B. Notify emergency service agencies including fire, ambulance, police or other agencies that may
service the abatement work site in case of an emergency. Notification is to include methods of
entering Work Area, emergency entry and exit locations, modifications to fire notification or fire
fighting equipment, and other information needed by agencies providing emergency services.
C. Any individual at the job site may notify emergency service agencies if necessary without effect
on this Contract or the Contract Sum.
1.12 PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
Inspect areas in which work will be performed, prior to commencement of work. Prepare a listing of damage
to structure, surfaces, and equipment or of surrounding properties, which could be misconstrued as damage
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resulting from the work. Photograph or videotape existing conditions as necessary to document conditions.
Submit to Owner for record purposes prior to starting work.
1.13 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A. Bar-Chart Schedule: Prepare a fully developed, horizontal bar-chart-type, Contractor's
construction schedule.
1. Provide a separate time bar for each significant construction activity. Provide a continuous
vertical line to identify the first working day of each week. Use the same breakdown of
units of the work as indicated in the “Schedule of Values.”
2. Within each time bar, indicate estimated completion percentage in 10 percent increments.
As work progresses, place a contrasting mark in each bar to indicate Actual Completion.
3. Prepare the schedule on a sheet, or series of sheets, of stable transparency, or other
reproducible media, of sufficient width to show data for the entire construction period.
4. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the work from parties
involved. Coordinate each element on the schedule with other construction activities;
include minor elements involved in the sequence of the work. Show each activity in proper
sequence. Indicate graphically the sequences necessary for completion of related portions
of the work.
5. Coordinate the Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of
subcontracts, Submittal Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other schedules.
6. Indicate completion and Clearance of each Work Area in advance of the date established
for Substantial Completion. Allow time for testing and other activities.
B. Phasing/Stages: On the schedule, show how requirements for phased completion (to permit work
by separate Contractors and partial occupancy by the Owner) will affect the sequence of Work.
Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work, including submittal
review, testing, and installation.
1. Non-asbestos demolitions
2. Preparation of the Work Area
3. Asbestos removal
4. Clearance testing
5. Substantial Completion
C. Area Separations: For multiple phase/area projects, provide a separate time bar to identify each
major construction area for each major portion of the Work. Indicate where each element in an
area must be sequenced or integrated with other activities.
D. Cost Correlation: At the head of the schedule, provide a cost correlation line, indicating planned
and actual costs. On the line, show dollar volume of work performed as of the dates used for
preparation of payment requests. Refer to Division 1 Section “Applications for Payment” for cost
reporting and payment procedures.
E. Distribution: Following response to the initial submittal, print and distribute copies to the
Owner, subcontractors, and other parties required to comply with scheduled dates. Post copies in
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the Project meeting room and temporary field office. When revisions are made, distribute to the
same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have
completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in construction
activities.
F. Schedule Updating: Revise the schedule after each meeting, event, or activity where revisions
have been recognized or made. Issue the updated schedule concurrently with the report of each
meeting.
1.14 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL
A. Provide a full-time Colorado-certified Asbestos Supervisor at the work site who is experienced in
administration and supervision of asbestos abatement projects including work practices, protective
measures for building and personnel, disposal procedures, project scheduling, management, etc.
This person is the Contractor’s Representative, and will function as the “competent person” at the
work site responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations,
particularly those relating to ACM.
1. Training: The Project Supervisor must have a current certification from a state-approved
trainer for a course that meets the requirements of the EPA Model Accreditation Plan for
asbestos abatement contractor/supervisor (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix C).
Additionally, the Project Supervisor must have current Certification under CDPHE as an
Asbestos Project Supervisor.
2. Experience: The Project Supervisor must have demonstrable experience in the successful
management of asbestos abatement projects that are similar to the work of this contract.
a) The General Superintendent must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the
on-site management of asbestos abatement projects.
b) The General Superintendent must have had responsible charge of a minimum of ten
(10) asbestos abatement projects similar in size and type to the work of this contract.
3. Competent Person: The Project Supervisor is to be a Competent Person as required by
OSHA in 29 CFR Part 1926.
B. Provide full-time Assistant Supervisors/Forepersons who are experienced in the supervision of
asbestos abatement Work Areas including work practices, building and personnel, disposal
practices, etc. These persons are Contractor employees directly responsible to the Project
Supervisor.
C. The Designated Project Supervisor, Assistant Supervisors and Forepersons are to be accredited as
Asbestos Abatement Supervisors in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response
Act (AHERA) regulation 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix C.
1.15 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
A. An initial progress meeting, recognized as “Pre-Construction Conference” will be convened by
the Owner prior to start of any work. The preconstruction conference will be scheduled before
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start of construction, at a time convenient to the Owner, but no later than five days prior to the
start of the project. Meet at the project site, or as otherwise directed.
B. Authorized representatives of the Owner will be in attendance. An authorized representative of
the Contractor and its project supervisor and other concerned parties shall attend the conference.
All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude
matters relating to the Work. Note: 72 hours advance notice will be provided to all participants
prior to convening Pre-Construction Conference.
C. This is an organizational meeting, to review responsibilities and personnel assignments, to locate
regulated areas and temporary facilities including power, light, water, etc. Items of significance
that could affect progress will be discussed, including the following:
1. Tentative construction schedule
2. Critical work sequencing
3. Designation of responsible personnel
4. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders
5. Distribution of Contract Documents
6. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples
7. Preparation of record documents
8. Use of the premises
9. Parking availability
10. Office, work, and storage areas
11. Equipment deliveries and priorities
12. Safety procedures
13. First aid
14. Security
15. Housekeeping
16. Working hours
1.16 PROGRESS MEETINGS
A. In addition to specific coordination and pre-installation meetings for each element of work, and
other regular project meetings held for other purposes, the Owner will hold general progress
meetings as required.
B. Representatives of the Owner will attend meetings. In addition to representatives of the
Contractor, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or
involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at
these meetings. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized
to conclude matters relating to the work. Require each entity then involved in planning,
coordination or performance of work to be properly represented at each meeting.
C. Be prepared to discuss the following items at the progress meetings. Review other items of
significance that could affect progress.
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1. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine
where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on
time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be
expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule
revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed
within the Contract Time.
2. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:
a) Interface requirements
b) Time and sequences
c) Deliveries and status of submittals
d) Access and site utilization
e) Temporary facilities and services
f) Hours of work
g) Hazards and risks
h) Housekeeping
i) Quality and work standards
j) Change orders
k) Documentation of information for payment requests
D. Revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the
schedule have been made or recognized. Issue the revised schedule no later than three days after
each meeting. Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since the previous meeting
and report.
1.17 COORDINATION MEETINGS
Periodic project meetings will be called by the Owner as needed in order to expedite this Contract. These
meetings will discuss schedules, inspections, payments, change orders, ordering of materials, and completion
of project. Project coordination meetings are intended to coordinate the work of all contractors performing
work on the site, and are in addition to specific meetings held for other purposes, such as regular progress
meetings.
1.18 RECORD KEEPING
A. Daily Log: Maintain a Daily Log (in an area accessible to the Owner as a bound, sequential, hand-
written record carefully prepared daily that documents but is not limited to the following items:
1. Meetings; purpose, attendees, brief discussion
2. Special or unusual events, i.e. barrier breaching, equipment failures, accidents
3. Documentation of Contractor's completion of the following:
a) Inspection of Work Area preparation prior to start of removal and daily thereafter
b) Removal of any sheet plastic barriers
c) Contractor's inspections prior to spray back, lock back, encapsulation, containment or
any other operation that will conceal the condition of ACM or the substrate from
which such materials have been removed
d) Removal of waste materials from Work Area
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e) Decontamination of equipment (list items)
f) Contractors final inspection/final air test analysis
B. Entry/Exit Log: Maintain within the Decontamination Unit a daily log documenting the dates and
time of but not limited to, the following items:
1. Visitations; authorized and unauthorized with the following information
a) Name
b) Organization
c) Entry time
d) Exit Time
e) Respiratory protection
2. Personnel, by name, entering and leaving the Work Area with the following information
a) Printed Name
b) Identification Number
c) Entry Time
d) Exit Time
e) Respiratory Protection
C. Air Monitoring Results: Post personal and area air monitoring results (for samples collected by
the Contractor) in Decontamination Unit within 24 hours of sample collection. Post the
respiratory protection requirements for the work in progress.
D. Records in Decontamination Unit: Maintain the following documentation in the Decontamination
Unit, in a location accessible to workers.
1. Documentation of inspections by OSHA, EPA or local authority
2. Respiratory Protection Program.
E. Other Records: Maintain other documentation in a location that is accessible to the Owner, as
required in Section 01301 Submittals including the following:
1. Asbestos Abatement Permit
2. Waste Manifests and shipping records
2. Landfill receipts
3. Accident reports
1.19 SPECIAL REPORTS
A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, submit special reports directly to Owner within one day
of occurrence requiring special report, with copy to Owner and others affected by occurrence.
B. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of unusual and significant nature occurs at site
(examples: failure of pressure differential system, rupture of temporary containments), prepare
and submit report. List chain of events, persons participating, responses by Contractor's
personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent information. When such events
are known or predictable in advance, advise Owner in advance at earliest possible date.
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C. Reporting Accidents: Prepare and submit reports of significant accidents, at site and anywhere
else work is in progress. Record and document data and actions; comply with industry standards.
For this purpose, a significant accident is defined to include events where personal injury is
sustained, property loss of substance is sustained, or where the event posed a significant threat of
loss or personal injury, or where work was stopped for over four hours during a scheduled shift.
D. Report Discovered Conditions: When an unusual condition of the building is discovered during
the work (e.g. leaks, termites, corrosion) prepare and submit a special report indication condition
discovered.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
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SECTION 01097 – REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
. General: Basic contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.
1. Contract: Notice to the successful Bidder in the form of an Agreement and Purchase
Order. Contract includes Instructions to Bidders, properly executed Bid Form, General
Conditions, Specifications, Drawings, and any Addenda.
2. Equipment: A product with operational parts, whether motorized or manually operated.
3. Furnish: The term furnish means supply and deliver to the Project Site, ready for
unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.
4. Indicated: The term indicated refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on
the Drawings, or other paragraphs or Schedules in the Specifications, and similar
requirements in the Contract Documents. Terms such as shown, noted, scheduled, and
specified are used to help the reader locate the reference. Location is not limited.
5. Install: The term install describes operations at the Project Site including the actual
unloading, unpacking, assembly, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to
dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.
6. Materials: Products substantially shaped, cut, worked, mixed, finished, refined or
otherwise fabricated, processed, or installed to form a part of the work.
7. Named Products: Items identified by the manufacturer's product name, including make or
model number or other designation, shown or listed in the manufacturer's published
product literature, that is current as of the date of the Contract Documents.
8. Owner: Refers to the building owner, owner’s agents, owner’s employees and owner
representatives. Owner representatives include Owner’s Health and Safety
Representatives including designated Project Manager Project Designer, and Air
Monitoring Professional. Since the level of involvement by the Owner Health and Safety
Representative’s may vary, the Term Owner shall be taken into context with each usage
(contractual vs. technical activities) with the building owner retaining final authority over
the project.
9. Products: Items purchased for incorporation in the work, whether purchased for the
Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term product includes the
material, equipment, system, and terms of similar intent.
10. Project Site: The space available to the Contractor for performing construction activities,
either exclusively or in conjunction, with others performing other work as part of the
Project. The extent of the Project Site is shown on the Drawings and may or may not be
identical with the description of the land on which the Project is to be built.
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11. Project Supervisor: This is the Contractor’s Representative at the work site. This person
must be a Competent Person as defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1926.
12. Provide: The term provide means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the
intended use.
13. Regulations: The term regulations includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders
issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements
within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.
14. Stop Work Order: A written order to cease asbestos removal, encapsulation or
containment activities. The Contractor must maintain Work Area containment, pressure
differential isolation and ventilation of the Work Area, and decontamination units during
the period that a Stop Work Order is in affect.
A. Definitions Relative to Asbestos Abatement:
1. Adequately Wet: To sufficiently mix or penetrate with liquid to prevent the release of
particulates. If visible emissions are observed coming from the ACM, then that material
has not been adequately wetted. However, the absence of visible emissions is not
sufficient evidence of being adequately wetted.
2. Airlock: A system for permitting ingress and egress with minimum air movement
between a contaminated area and an uncontaminated area, typically consisting of two
curtained doorways separated by a distance of at least 6 feet such that one passes through
one doorway into the airlock, allowing the doorway sheeting to overlap and close off the
opening before proceeding through the second doorway, thereby preventing flow-through
contamination. Airlock must be on the outside of the negative air pressure zone such that
the airflow is from outside the contained area to the contained area.
3. Air Monitoring: The process of measuring the fiber content of a known volume of air
collected during a specific period of time. Air monitoring methods and analysis shall be
in accordance with 40 CFR 763, Appendix A, to Subpart E for TEM, and NIOSH 7400
for PCM analysis.
4. Air Monitoring Specialist: The professional contracted with or employed by Owner to
supervise and/or conduct air monitoring and analysis schemes. This individual may also
function as the Asbestos Project Manager, if qualified. Supervision of air sampling and
evaluation of results should be performed by an individual having specialized experience
in air sampling for asbestos. This individual shall not be affiliated in any way other than
through this contract with the Contractor performing the abatement work.
5. Asbestos: The asbestiform varieties of chrysotile (serpentine), amosite (cummingtonite-
grunerite), crocidolite (riebeckite), tremolite, anthophyllite, actinolite, and any of these
minerals that has been chemically treated and/or altered. For purposes of the contract
documents materials described in the contract documents as asbestos are to be considered
as asbestos.
6. Asbestos Abatement means any of the following:
a) The wrecking or removal of structural members that contain friable ACM
b) The following practices intended to prevent the escape of asbestos fibers into the
atmosphere:
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(i) Coating, binding, or resurfacing of walls, ceilings, pipes, or other structures
for the purpose of minimizing friable asbestos containing material from
becoming airborne;
(ii) Enclosing friable asbestos containing material to make it inaccessible; and,
(iii) Removing friable asbestos-containing material from any pipe, duct, boiler,
tank, reactor, furnace, or other structural member.
(iv) Removing facility components that are asbestos-covered or asbestos
containing.
Explanatory Note: These are the phases of asbestos abatement in chronological order:
a) Pre-Abatement means the time period covering the commencement of construction
of the containments and all other preparations (including any necessary pre-
cleaning) taking place prior to the actual abatement of ACM. This abatement phase
does not include the transport of materials and equipment to the job site. The
transport of materials and equipment to the job site is the only activity that is
allowed prior to the permit start date.
b) Active Abatement means the time period beginning with the completion of the pre-
abatement phase and ending when the area has passed final air sampling and the
critical barriers have been completely removed. The active abatement phase
includes the actual gross removal of ACM and all aspects of final cleaning that are
conducted prior to the areas being pronounced ready for a final visual inspection.
The final visual inspection, final-clearance air monitoring, and the removal of
critical barriers are the last activities included in the active abatement phase.
c) Post-Abatement means any point in time following the termination of the active
abatement phase.
7. Asbestos Abatement Contractor: Any person hired to conduct asbestos abatement.
8. Asbestos-containing Building Material (ACBM): Surfacing ACM, thermal system
insulation ACM, or miscellaneous ACM that is found in or on interior structural members
or other parts of a school or state building.
9. Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM): Any material containing more than 1 percent
asbestos as determined using the methods specified in Appendix A, Subpart F, 40 CFR
Part 763, section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy.
10. Asbestos-Containing Waste Material (ACWM): Any waste that contains asbestos. This
term includes filters or other materials contaminated with asbestos. This term also
includes regulated asbestos-containing material waste and materials contaminated with
asbestos including disposable equipment and clothing.
11. Asbestos Debris: pieces of ACM that can be identified by color, texture, or composition,
or dust, if the dust is determined by an accredited inspector to be ACM.
12. Asbestos Spill: Any release of asbestos fibers due to a breach of the containment barrier
on an abatement project, or due to any cause other than abatement of asbestos.
13. Authorized Visitor: Owner’s representatives and any representative of a regulatory or
other agency having jurisdiction over the project.
14. Category I Nonfriable Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM): Asbestos-containing
packagings, gaskets, resilient floor covering, and asphalt roofing products containing more
than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in Appendix E, Subpart
E, 40 CFR Part 763, section 1, polarized light microscopy (EPA 1995), which is herein
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incorporated by reference (incorporation of materials is discussed in section I.A. of this
regulation).
15. Category II nonfriable ACM: Any material, excluding category I nonfriable ACM,
containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the methods specified in
Appendix E, Subpart E, 40 CFR Part 763, section 1, polarized light microscopy, (EPA
1995), which is herein incorporated by reference (incorporation of materials is discussed in
section I.A. of this regulation), that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced
to powder by hand pressure.
16. CDPHE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
17. Certified: Holding a certificate issued pursuant to CDPHE Regulations.
18. Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H.): One certified in the practice of industrial hygiene
by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
19. Clean Room: An uncontaminated area or room that is a part of the worker
decontamination containment system with provisions for storage of workers’ street clothes
and clean protective equipment.
20. Competent person: An individual who meets the requirements of OSHA as a competent
person for the specific activity involved in the work. The competent person must meet the
requirements of 29 CFR 1926.32(f), and 29 CFR 1926.1101.
21. Containment: A temporary set of barriers erected around a Work Area to control the
migration of airborne particulate or fibrous dust, chemical fumes and odors, or other
potentially hazardous airborne particles. Most often constructed of polyethylene sheeting,
containments are commonly utilized in the control of airborne asbestos during asbestos
abatement projects. Types of containments include full-, secondary, and mini-
containments. (Within the abatement industry, sometimes referred to as an enclosure.)
22. Critical Barrier: A single layer of 6-mil or greater polyethylene sheeting or an equivalent
airtight barrier installed initially over all doors, windows, ventilation openings, drains, wall
penetrations, etc., as an additional measure to prevent contaminated air from escaping the
Work Area.
23. Curtained Doorway: A device to allow ingress or egress from one room to another while
permitting minimal air movement between the rooms, typically constructed by placing two
overlapping sheets of plastic over an existing or temporarily framed doorway, securing
each along the top of the doorway, securing the vertical edge of the other sheet along the
opposite vertical side of the doorway. Other effective designs are permissible.
24. Decontamination Containment System: A series of three (minimum) connected rooms,
separated from the Work Area and from each other by air locks or curtained doorways, for
the decontamination of workers and equipment.
25. Demolition: The wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member of a
facility together with any related handling operations or the intentional burning of any
facility.
26. Division: The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division.
27. Emergency: An unexpected situation or sudden occurrence of a serious and urgent nature
that demands immediate action and that constitutes a threat to life, health or that may cause
major damage to property. Delay of a contract does not constitute an emergency, nor are
demolition projects emergencies.
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28. Encapsulation: Application of a liquid material to ACM which controls the possible
release of asbestos fibers from the material either by creating a membrane over the surface
(bridging encapsulant) or by penetrating into the material and binding its components
together (penetrating encapsulant).
29. Enclosure: An airtight, impermeable, permanent barrier around ACM to minimize the
release of asbestos fibers into the air.
30. Encapsulant: A liquid material which can be applied to asbestos containing material
which controls the possible release of asbestos fibers from the material either by creating a
membrane over the surface (bridging encapsulant) or by penetrating into the material and
binding its components together (penetrating encapsulant).
31. Equipment Decontamination Containment System: That portion of a decontamination
containment system designed for controlled transfer of materials and equipment into or out
of the Work Area, typically consisting of a washroom with airlocks on each side and
holding area.
32. Fiber Release Episode: Asbestos contamination of the building and grounds outside of
the contained Work Area defined as any air sample result above the CDPHE MAAL level
of 0.010 f/cc (when verified by TEM with a concentration over 70 structures/mm2).
33. Filter: A media component used to remove solid or liquid particles from air and water.
34. Final Cleaning: The cleaning of all dust and debris from the Work Areas near the end of
the active abatement phase, immediately prior to the final visual inspection.
35. Fixed Object: A piece of equipment or furniture in the Work Area that cannot be readily
removed from the Work Area.
36. Friable: The material, when dry, may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by
hand pressure, and includes previously nonfriable material after such previously nonfriable
material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may be crumbled, pulverized, or
reduced to powder by hand pressure.
37. Friable Asbestos: Any ACM that when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to
powder by hand pressure.
38. Glovebag Technique: A method with limited applications for removing small amounts
of friable ACM from HVAC ducts, short piping runs, valves, joints, elbows, and other
non-planar surfaces in a non-contaminated Work Area. The glovebag assembly is a
manufactured or fabricated device consisting of a glovebag, typically constructed of 6
mil transparent polyethylene or poly-vinyl chloride plastic, two inward projecting long
sleeves with gloves, an internal tool pouch, and an attached, labeled receptacle for
asbestos waste. The glovebag is constructed and installed in such a manner that it
surrounds the object or material to be removed and contains all asbestos fibers released
during the process. All workers who are permitted to use the glovebag technique must
be highly trained, experienced and skilled in this method.
39. Grinding: To reduce to powder or small fragments and includes manual or mechanical
chipping or drilling.
40. HEPA Filter: A HEPA filter capable of trapping and retaining 99.97 percent of all mono-
dispersed particles of 0.3 microns in diameter.
41. HEPA Filter Vacuum Collection Equipment (or vacuum cleaner): High efficiency
particulate air filtered vacuum collection equipment with a HEPA filter.
42. HVAC: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
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43. HEPA: High Efficiency Particulate Air.
44. Independent: A person is not an employee, agent, representative, partner, joint venture,
shareholder, parent or subsidiary company of another person.
45. Intact: That the ACM has not crumbled, been pulverized, or otherwise deteriorated so that
the asbestos is no longer likely to be bound with its matrix.
46. Leak-tight:: That solids or liquids cannot escape or spill out. It also means dust-tight.
47. MAAL: Maximum Allowable Asbestos Level in Air as defined by CDPHE. An airborne
level of 0.010 f/cc by PCM analysis (when verified by TEM analysis with a concentration
over 70 structures/mm2).
48. Mini Containment: Any containment barrier small enough to restrict entry to the asbestos
Work Area to no more than two workers, constructed around an area where small-scale,
short-duration asbestos abatement is to be performed.
49. Miscellaneous ACM: Miscellaneous material that is ACM.
50. Miscellaneous Material: Interior building material on structural components, structural
members or fixtures, such as floor and ceiling tiles, and does not include surfacing material
or thermal system insulation.
51. Movable Objects: Pieces of equipment or furniture in the Work Area that can be readily
removed from the Work Area.
52. Negative Pressure Respirator: A respirator in which the air pressure inside the
respiratory-inlet covering is positive during exhalation in relation to the air pressure of the
outside atmosphere and negative during inhalation in relation to the air pressure of the
outside atmosphere.
53. Negative Pressure Ventilation System: A temporary exhaust system equipped with HEPA
filtration and capable of maintaining a constant negative pressure inside the Work Area
and a constant air flow from adjacent areas into the Work Area and exhausting that air
outside the Work Area. System must be capable of maintaining a minimum pressure
differential of 0.03 inches of water.
54. Nonfriable Material: Any material that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or
reduced to powder by hand pressure and has not been rendered friable.
55. PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy): An analytical technique used for the counting of
fibers. This method is not specific for asbestos.
56. Personal Monitoring: Sampling of the asbestos fiber concentrations within the breathing
zone of an employee.
57. Plasticize: To cover floors and walls with plastic sheeting as herein specified.
58. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, protective clothing, gloves,
hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, etc.
59. Person: Any individual, any public or private corporation, partnership, association, firm,
trust, or estate, the state or any department, institution, or agency thereof, any municipal
corporation, county, city and county, or other political subdivision of the state, or any
other legal entity which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
60. Porous: Capable of trapping, retaining or holding asbestos fibers even during aggressive
cleaning methods such as wet washing, wiping and HEPA vacuuming.
61. Pre-cleaning: The cleaning of the Work Area of visible dust and debris prior to active
abatement.
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62. Project Design: The preparation of plans, specifications, project procedures, containment
design/placement, descriptions of engineering controls, and shop drawings for an asbestos
abatement project or response action. It shall include an accurate and detailed scope of
work, quantities of material to be removed, removal methods, and air exchange
calculations. Drawings shall include locations of ACM to be abated, location of the
decontamination unit, waste load out, negative air units, air intake and exhaust, and
emergency exits when applicable.
63. Protection Factor: The ratio of the ambient concentration of an airborne substance to the
concentration of the substance inside the respirator at the breathing zone of the wearer.
The protection factor is a measure of the degree of protection provided by a respirator to
the wearer.
64. Regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM): (a) friable asbestos material, (b)
Category I nonfriable ACM that has become friable, (c) Category I nonfriable ACM that
will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading or (d) Category II
nonfriable ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course
of demolition or renovation operations regulated by this subpart.
65. Removal: The taking out or the stripping of ACM from a damaged area, a functional
space, or a homogeneous area in a building.
66. Renovation: Altering in any way one or more facility components. Operations in which
load-supporting structural members are wrecked or taken out are excluded. Examples of
renovation work include replacement or repair of mechanical ventilation systems, pipes,
ceilings, walls, flooring (including floor tiles) and insulating materials.
67. Repair: Returning damaged ACM to an undamaged condition or to an intact state so as to
prevent fiber release.
68. Respirator: A device designed to protect the wearer from the inhalation of harmful
atmospheres.
69. Response Action: A method, including removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair,
operations and maintenance, which protects human health and the environment from
friable ACM.
70. Secondary Containment: A system of airtight barriers to isolate the Work Area to prevent
the migration of air from the Work Area.
71. Shower Room: A room between the clean room and the equipment room in the worker
decontamination containment suitably arranged for complete showering during
decontamination.
72. Staging Area: Either the holding area or an area near the waste transfer airlock where
containerized asbestos waste has been placed prior to removal from the Work Area.
73. Strip: To take off RACM from any part of a facility or facility components.
74. Structural Member: Any beam, ceiling, floor, or wall.
75. Surfacing Material: Material that is sprayed, troweled-on or otherwise applied to surfaces
(such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members, or
other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, and other purposes).
76. TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy): An analytical technique used for the
definitive identification of asbestos.
77. Thermal System Insulation ACM: Thermal system insulation that is ACM.
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78. Thermal System Insulation (TSI): insulation applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching,
tanks, ducts or other components to prevent heat loss or gain.
79. Time Weighted Average (TWA): The average concentration of a contaminant in air during
a specific time period as determined by the method prescribed in Appendix A of 29 CFR
Part 1926.1101.
80. Visible Emissions: Any emissions containing particulate material that are visually
detectable without the aid of instruments. This does not include condensed uncombined
water vapor.
81. Waste Load-Out Area: A specially constructed airlock system utilized as a short-term
storage area for bagged or barreled waste and as a port for transferring waste to the
transport vehicle. This area is separate from the decontamination unit.
82. Wet Cleaning: Eliminating asbestos contamination from building surfaces and objects by
using cloths, mops, or other cleaning utensils that have been dampened with amended
water.
83. Work Area: A room, group of rooms, or contiguous area sealed or contained by
polyethylene barriers and/or walls for the purpose of eliminating air exchange between
another room, group of rooms, or contiguous areas.
84. Working Day: Monday through Friday and excluding holidays that fall on Monday
through Friday. For regulatory notification requirements, include holidays that fall on
Monday through Friday.
1.3 SPECIFICATION FORMAT AND CONTENT EXPLANATION
A. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on
CSRF's 16-Division format and MasterFormat's numbering system.
B. Specification Content: This Specification uses certain conventions regarding the style of
language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular
situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:
1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents
are abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied,
but not stated, shall be interpolated, as the sense requires. Singular words will be
interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable as the
context of the Contract Documents indicates.
2. Streamlined Language: The Specifications generally use the imperative mood and
streamlined language. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed
by the Contractor. At certain locations in the Text, subjective language is used for clarity
to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor or by others
when so noted.
1.4 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
A. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent
requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if
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bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards
are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.
B. Stringent Requirements: Except to the extent that more stringent requirements are written
directly into the Contract Documents, the latest edition of the following regulations and standards
have the same force and effect (and are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference) as if
copied directly into the Contract Documents, or as if published copies were bound herewith.
Where there is a conflict in requirements set forth in these regulations and standards, meet the
more stringent requirement.
C. Publication Dates: Comply with the standards in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents.
D. Conflicting Requirements: Where 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. The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall
be the minimum acceptable.
E. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be
familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable
standards are not bound with the Contract Documents. Where copies of standards are needed to
perform a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the
publication source.
F. Standards: which apply to asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of asbestos waste
materials include but are not limited to the following:
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018
(212) 354-3300
• Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems
Publication Z9.2
• Practices for Respiratory Protection Publication Z88.2
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
100 Bar Harbor Drive
West Conshocken, PA 19428-2959, (610) 832-9585
• Safety and Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Asbestos E 849
• ASTM Standard Practice for Encapsulants for Spray-or-Trowel-Applied Friable
Asbestos-Containing Building Materials E1494
• ASTM Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects E1368
G. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are
frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or
other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards-
generating organization, authorities having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of
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the text provision. Refer to Gale Research Co.'s Encyclopedia of Associations, available in most
libraries.
H. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are
frequently abbreviated. The following acronyms or abbreviations, as referenced in the Contract
Documents, are defined to mean the associated names. Names and addresses are subject to
change and are believed, but are not assured, to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the
Contract Documents.
ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories
1629 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 887-5872
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
1330 Kemper Meadow Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 742-2020
AIA The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 626-7300
AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association
2700 Prosperity Ave., Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 849-8888
ANSI American National Standards Institute
11 West 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036
(212) 642-4900
ASHRAE American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-8400
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
345 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017
(212) 705-7722
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
(610) 832-9585
CGA Compressed Gas Assoc.
1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202-4100
(703) 412-0900
FM Factory Mutual Systems
1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike,
P.O. Box 9102 Norwood, MA 02062
(617) 762-4300
ISO International Standards Organization
NEC National Electrical Code (from NFPA)
NECA National Electrical Contractors Association
3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100 Bethesda, MD 20814
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(301) 657-3110
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
2101 L St., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037
(202) 457-8400
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101
(800) 344-3555
NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association
10255 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018-5607
(708) 299-9070
RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute
966 Hungerford Dr., Suite 12-B, Rockville, MD 20805
(301) 340-8580
UL Underwriters Laboratories
333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062
(708) 272-8800
I. Federal Government Agencies: Names and titles of federal government standard- or
specification-producing agencies are often abbreviated. The following acronyms or abbreviations
referenced in the Contract Documents indicate names of standard- or specification-producing
agencies of the federal government. Names and addresses are subject to change and are believed,
but are not assured, to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.
CE Corps of Engineers
(U.S. Department of the Army), Chief of Engineers - Referral
Washington, DC 20314
(202) 272-0660
CFR Code of Federal Regulations (Available from the Government Printing
Office)
N. Capitol St. between G and H St., NW, Washington, DC 20402 (202)
783-3238
(Material is usually first published in the Federal Register)
CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission
5401 Westbard Ave., Bethesda, MD 20207
(800) 638-2772
CS Commercial Standard
(U.S. Department of Commerce)
GPO Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
(202) 783-3238
DOC Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-2000
DOT Department of Transportation
400 Seventh St., SW, Washington, DC 20590
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(202) 366-4000
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW, Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-2090
GSA General Services Administration
F St. and 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20405
(202) 708-5082
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
(U.S. Department of Commerce) Gaithersburg, MD 20899
(301) 975-2000
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(U.S. Department of Labor)
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6091
PS Product Standard of NBS
(U.S. Department of Commerce)
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402
(202) 783-3238
J. Trade Union Jurisdictions: The Contractor shall maintain, and require subcontractors to
maintain, complete current information on jurisdictional matters, regulations and pending actions,
as applicable to construction activities. The manner in which Contract Documents have been
organized and subdivided is not intended to be indicative of trade union or jurisdictional
agreements. Assign and subcontract construction activities, and employ tradesmen and laborers in
a manner that will not unduly risk jurisdictional disputes that could result in conflicts, delays,
claims, and losses.
K. Guidance Documents: The publications, codes, and safety regulations listed below form a part of
this specification, and are included for reference only. It shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor to observe and follow all applicable guidelines:
• Z9.2-79 ANSI Exhaust Systems
• Z288.2-80 ANSI Respiratory Protection
• 77-173 NIOSH Occupational Exposure Sampling Strategy
• 80-137 NIOSH Vacuum Equipment For Asbestos
• 76-189 NIOSH Guide to Ind. Respiratory Protection
• 78-193A NIOSH Respiratory Protection Employers Manual
• 91-105 NIOSH Certified Equipment List
• EPA-560-OPTS-86 NIOSH/EPA, A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos
Abatement Industry
• EPA-506/5-85-024 Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings
• EPA-20T-2003 Managing asbestos in place, a Building Owner’s Guide to Operations
and Maintenance
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• CGA G7.1 Compressed Gas Association, Inc., New York, Pamphlet G-7,
Compressed Air for Human Respiration, and Specification G-7.1
Commodity Specification for Air
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
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SECTION 01098 – CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to this section.
1.2 SUMMARY
This section sets forth governmental regulations with respect to asbestos abatement, which are included and
incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the specification. This section also sets forth those
notices and permits which are known to the Owner and which either must be applied for and received, or
which must be given to governmental agencies before start of work.
1. Requirements include adherence to work practices and procedures set forth in applicable codes,
regulations and standards.
2. Requirements include obtaining permits, licenses, inspections, releases and similar documentation,
as well as payments, statements and similar requirements associated with codes, regulations, and
standards.
1.3 CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
A. General Applicability of Codes, Regulations and Standards: Except to the extent that more
explicit or more stringent requirements are written directly into the Contract Documents, all
applicable codes and regulations have the same force and effect (and are made a part of the
contract documents by reference) as if copied directly into the Contract Documents, or as if
published copies are bound herewith.
B. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for the
compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to work practices,
hauling, disposal, and protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas
adjacent to the site. The Contractor is responsible for providing medical examinations and
maintaining medical records of personnel as required by the applicable Federal, State, and local
regulations. The Contractor shall hold the Owner and Designer harmless for failure to comply
with any applicable work, hauling, disposal, safety, health or other regulation on the part of the
Contractor, the Contractor’s employees, or subcontractors. Where conflict among the
requirements or with these specifications exists, the most stringent requirements shall be utilized.
C. Copies: Copies of all standards, regulations, codes and other applicable documents, including this
specification shall be available at the work site in the clean change area of the worker
decontamination area.
D. Federal Requirements: which govern asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of
asbestos waste materials include but are not limited to the following:
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1. OSHA: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
(OSHA), including but not limited to:
a) Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite;
Final Rules Title 29, Part 1910, Section 1001 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Final Rules Title 29, Part 1926, Section 1101 of the Code of Federal Regulations
b) Respiratory Protection
Title 29, Part 1910, Section 134 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Title 29, Part 1926, Section 103 of the Code of Federal Regulations
c) Personal Protective Equipment
Title 29, Part 1910, Section 132 – 138 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Title 29, Part 1926, Sections 95 - 107 of the Code of Federal Regulations
d) Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
Title 29, Part 1910, Section 1020 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Title 29, Part 1926, Section 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations
e) Hazard Communication
Title 29, Part 1910, Section 1200 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Title 29, Part 1926, Section 59 of the Code of Federal Regulations
f) Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags
Title 29, Part 1910, Section 145 of the Code of Federal Regulations
g) Permit Required Confined Space
Title 29, Part 1910, Section 146 of the Code of Federal Regulations
h) h) Construction Industry - General Duty Standards
Title 29, Part 1926, Sections 20 through 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations
2. DOT: U. S. Department of Transportation, including but not limited to:
a) Hazardous Substances
Title 49, Part 171 and 172 of the Code of Federal Regulations
b) Hazardous Material Regulations
General Awareness and Training Requirements for Handlers, Loaders and Drivers
Title 49, Parts 171-180 of the Code of Federal Regulations
c) Hazardous Material Regulations
Editorial and Technical Revisions
Title 49, Parts 171-180 of the Code of Federal Regulations
3. EPA: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including but not limited to:
a) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Regulation
Title 40, Part 763, Sub-part E of the Code of Federal Regulations
b) EPA Model Accreditation Plan - Asbestos Containing Materials Final Rule & Notice
Title 40, Part 763, Sub-part E, Appendix C of the Code of Federal Regulations
c) National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
National Emission Standard for Asbestos
Title 40, Part 61, Sub-part A, and Sub-part M (Revised Sub-part B) of the Code of Federal Regulations
E. State Requirements: which govern asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of asbestos
waste materials include but are not limited to the following:
CDPHE: Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE), including but not limited
to: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR ASBESTOS (EXCERPTED FROM
REGULATION NO. 8). “The Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants,” Part B - Emission
Standards for Asbestos
F. Local Requirements: which govern asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of asbestos
waste materials. Abide by all local requirements, which govern asbestos abatement work or
hauling and disposal of asbestos waste materials. Comply with local sanitation districts'
requirements for handling and treatment of wastewater.
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1.4 NOTICES
A. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
1. Postmark or Deliver Written Notification as required by USEPA National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Asbestos Regulations (40 CFR 61,
Subpart M) to the regional Asbestos NESHAP Contact at least 10 working days prior to
beginning any work on asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Send notification to the
following address:
REGION 8
Asbestos NESHAP Contact
Air & Waste Management Division
USEPA
One Denver Place
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2405
(303) 293-7685
2. Notification: Include the following information in the notification sent to the NESHAP
contact:
a) Indication whether the notification is the original or revised notification
b) Name, address, and telephone number of owner or operator.
c) Name, address, and telephone number of contractor.
d) Type of Operation (demolition or renovation).
e) Description of the facility or affected part of the facility being demolished or
renovated, including the size (square feet [square meters], number of floors), age,
present and prior use of the facility.
f) Estimate of the approximate amount of RACM to be removed from the facility in
terms of linear meters [linear feet] of pipe, and surface area in square meters [square
feet] of other facility components. Also estimate the approximate amount of
Category I and Category II nonfriable ACM in the affected part of the facility that
will not be removed before demolition.
g) For facilities in which the amount of friable asbestos materials less than 80 linear
meters (260 linear feet) on pipes and less than 15 square meters (160 square feet) or
1 cubic meter (35 cubic feet) if the length and width could not be measured. On
other facility components, explain techniques of estimation.
h) Location and street address (including building number or name and floor or room
number, if appropriate), city county, and state, of the facility being demolished or
renovated.
i) Scheduled starting and completion dates of asbestos removal work (or any other
activity, such as site preparation that would break up, dislodge, or similarly disturb
asbestos material) in a demolition or renovation; planned renovation operations
involving individual non-scheduled operations shall only include the beginning and
ending dates of the report period as described in paragraph (a)(4)(iii) of 40 CFR
61.145.
j) Scheduled starting and completion dates of demolition or renovation.
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k) Nature of planned demolition or renovation and method(s) to be used, including
demolition or renovation techniques to be used and description of affected facility
components.
l) Procedures to be used to comply with the requirements of USEPA National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Asbestos Regulations
(40 CFR 61 Subpart M).
m) Name and location of the waste disposal site where the asbestos containing waste
material will be deposited.
n) A certification that at least one person trained as required by paragraph (c)(8) of 40
CFR 61.145 will supervise the stripping and removal described by this notification.
o) For facilities being demolished under an order of a State or local governmental
agency, issued because the facility is structurally unsound and in danger of
imminent collapse, the name, title, and authority of the State or local governmental
representative who has ordered the demolition. A copy of the order shall be attached
to the notification.
p) For emergency renovations described in paragraph (a)(4)(iv) of 40 CFR 61.145, the
date and hour that the emergency occurred, a description of the sudden, unexpected
event, and an explanation of how the event caused an unsafe condition, or would
cause equipment damage or an unreasonable financial burden.
q) Description of procedures to be followed in the event that the unexpected RACM is
found or Category II nonfriable ACM becomes crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to
powder.
r) Name, address, and telephone number of the waste transporter.
B. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES:
Send written notification as required by state and local regulations prior to beginning any work on
ACM.
The Contractor shall prepare written notification to and obtain a permit from the
State of Colorado - Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Air
Pollution Control Division - Asbestos Section at
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
(303) 692-3100
The Contractor shall also obtain any required solid waste identification permit(s) for
disposal of Asbestos Containing Waste Material (ACWM) from the state agency
listed below:
Colorado Department of Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Phone: (303) 692-3300
Fax: (303) 322-9076
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1.5 PERMITS
A. Permit: All asbestos containing waste is to be transported by an entity maintaining a current
"Industrial waste hauler permit" specifically for ACM, as required for transporting of waste ACM
to a disposal site. Contractor is responsible for obtaining any demolition, building, renovation or
other permits, and for paying application and transfer fees (if any), where required by State or
Local jurisdictions.
B. CDPHE Requirements:
1. No person shall commence an abatement project in which the amount of friable ACM
exceeds 260 linear feet on pipes, 160 square feet on other surfaces, or the volume equivalent
of one 55-gallon drum in a public access area without first obtaining an air pollution permit
from the Division. Only the General Abatement Certificate (GAC) holder in whose name the
permit is issued may conduct the abatement project.
2. The original of the air pollution permit shall be posted in a visible location at the work site at
all times.
3. Permits issued on projects requiring project managers shall not be valid until the project
manager signs the original copy of the permit.
4. Permit/Project Modifications: Whenever there is a modification in the project, the permittee
must notify the Division and the local county health department (as designated by the
Division) in writing. A project modification occurs when there is a change in the scope of
work, the scheduled work dates or times, or the project manager.
5. Buildings owned by the same person, which are at different locations, must be permitted
separately. Buildings owned by the same person, which are at the same location, can be
covered by one multiple-phase permit. When applying for a permit for abatement to be
performed in more than one building or in more than one area within a single building, the
applicant shall provide, on a form supplied by the Division, additional information regarding
the multiple-phase project. Whenever there is a change in any of the information provided
on the form, a new form shall be submitted to the Division that:
a) Indicates clearly which phases of the project have changed;
b) Is postmarked or delivered to the Division at least 10 working days before the start
of any phase having a change in its starting date; and,
c) Additional phases may be added after the start of a multi-phase project by the
submission of a new application covering the additional phase or phases 10 working
days prior to the start of the first additional phase.
1.6 LICENSES
A. Licenses: Maintain current licenses as required by applicable state or local jurisdictions for the
removal, transporting, disposal or other regulated activity relative to the work of this contract
B. CDPHE Requirements:
Any person who conducts asbestos abatement (where the amount of asbestos to be abated
exceeds, on any occasion, 260 linear feet on pipes, or 160 square feet on other surfaces, or the
volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum) shall hold a current GAC.
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a) The Contractor shall ensure that at least one State Certified Supervisor is on-site at
all times when asbestos abatement work is proceeding. Asbestos workers must have
access to a Certified Supervisor throughout the duration of the abatement project.
b) General abatement certificate holders shall insure that all asbestos abatement
workers and supervisors are certified in accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.
1.7 CERTIFICATIONS
A. Certifications: Maintain current certifications as required by applicable state or local
jurisdictions for the removal, transporting, disposal or other regulated activity relative to the work
of this contract.
B. CDPHE Requirements:
1. With respect to public and commercial buildings, any person who supervises asbestos
abatement activities or performs asbestos abatement shall be certified for the specific
activity he is engaged in if the amount of asbestos material exceeds, on any occasion, 260
linear feet on pipes, or 160 square feet on other surfaces, or the volume equivalent of a 55-
gallon drum.
a) Each person seeking certification as a Worker or Supervisor shall have successfully
completed Division-approved training and testing.
b) For purposes of state certification, asbestos abatement supervisors include those
persons who provide supervision and direction to workers engaged in asbestos
abatement. Supervisors may include those individuals with the position title of
foreman, working foreman, or leadman pursuant to collective bargaining
agreements. At least one certified supervisor is required to be at the work site at all
times while work is in progress. Asbestos workers must have access to certified
supervisors throughout the duration of the abatement project.
c) No person shall commence any activity for which certification is required unless he
or she has obtained a certificate for that activity.
d) Each person certified under these regulations must have their state certification
photo identification (ID) cards available at each work site.
e) Each person trained under these regulations must have copies of their training and
refresher training certificates available at each work site.
2. A Project Manager shall be used on all asbestos abatement projects in public and
commercial buildings in which the amount of friable asbestos-containing material to be
abated exceeds 1,000 linear feet on pipes, or 3,000 square feet on other surfaces, unless a
waiver is approved by the Division pursuant to paragraph III.C.9. (Asbestos Abatement
Project Management and Project Design).
a) The Project Manager shall be responsible for assessing that: the project is conducted
in accordance with this regulation; the project design is followed; the abatement
project is cleared in accordance with this regulation; and the asbestos waste
generated by the project is properly manifested and disposed of in accordance with
this regulation.
b) The Project Manager shall be responsible for communicating these assessments to
the building owner or contractor.
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c) Project Managers shall be independent of the asbestos abatement contractor and
work strictly on behalf of the building owner to the extent feasible, unless the
abatement is being performed in-house.
d) Building owners that seek to waive the project manager requirement must submit the
request, in writing, to the Division as part of the notification
e) Each person responsible for performing project management activities as required
by CDPHE shall, at a minimum, successfully complete the following training
courses before beginning project management on any abatement project:
• A Division-approved air monitoring specialist course; and
• A Division-approved asbestos abatement project design course. State
certification as a project designer is required.
• A 4-year college degree in industrial hygiene, a degree in environmental
health with a major concentration in industrial hygiene, or the possession
of a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certificate given by the
American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), may be substituted for
the above air monitoring specialist course.
• Persons trained in accordance with these requirements must have proof of
qualifications with them on the project site.
3. Each person responsible for performing air monitoring activities as required by these
specifications, shall have at a minimum, successfully completed the following training
courses before beginning air monitoring on any abatement project:
a) A Division-approved air monitoring specialist course and
b) A Division approved asbestos abatement supervisor course, asbestos abatement
project designer course or inspector/management planner course. State certification
in these disciplines is not required.
c) A 4-year college degree in industrial hygiene, a degree in environmental health with
a major concentration in industrial hygiene, or the possession of a CIH certificate
given by the ABIH, may be substituted for the above courses.
d) Persons trained in accordance with these requirements must have proof of
qualifications with them while performing air-sampling activities.
e) Persons performing air sampling in accordance with these regulations must be
qualified by education as set forth above.
4. Asbestos Inspector: Each person responsible for collecting bulk samples shall be building
inspectors certified in accordance with this regulation. To prevent any real or potential
conflicts of interest, building inspectors identifying ACM must be independent of the
abatement contractor and not receive payment from the contractor that will subsequently
abate the ACM identified. The owner will arrange for any bulk sampling that is required
during the course of the project.
1.8 POSTING AND FILING OF REGULATIONS
Post all notices required by applicable federal, state and local regulations. The original CDPHE air pollution
permit shall be posted in a visible location at the work site at all times. Maintain copies of applicable federal,
state and local regulations and standard. Maintain original emission permit in temporary field office a copy in
each clean room. A signed copy of the project design shall be available on site at all times during the
abatement activities for review by inspectors, the Project Manager and Air Monitoring Specialist.
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1.9 SUBMITTALS
Before Start of Work, submit the following:
1. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For the Owner's records, submit copies of permits,
licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices,
receipts for fee payments, judgments, and similar documents, correspondence and records
established in conjunction with compliance with standards and regulations bearing upon
performance of the Work including: State and Local Regulations: Submit copies of codes
and regulations applicable to the work.
2. Notices: Submit notices required by federal, state and local regulations together with proof
of timely transmittal to agency requiring the notice.
3. Permits: Submit copies of current valid permits required by state and local regulations.
4. Licenses: Submit copies of all State and local licenses and permits necessary to carry out
the work of this contract.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
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SECTION 01301 – SUBMITTALS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
. Submittals are drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, performance sheets, brochures,
employee certifications, laboratory reports, EPA/State notifications and licenses, State emission
permit, required disposal documents, field evaluation forms, and other data which are prepared by
the Contractor or, manufacturer, supplier or distributor which illustrate some portion of the work.
Furnish one (1) copy of required submittals.
A. This Section summarizes those administrative and technical submittals required for performance
of the Work, provided at the following stages of the project:
1. Pre-selection Submittals (provided with bid package)
2. Before Start of Work (post selection submittals)
3. Daily Submittals (submitted daily during the project)
4. Project Close-Out (post project submittals)
B. This Section addresses administrative and procedural requirements for submittals required for
performance of the Work, including:
1. Submittal procedures
2. Submittal listing
3. Submittal schedule
4. Shop Drawings
5. Product Data
6. Samples
C. RELATED SECTIONS
The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:
1. Division 1 Section “Coordination” specifies requirements governing submittal and
distribution of specific submittals
2. Division 1 Section “Project Closeout-Asbestos Abatement” specifies requirements for
submittal of Project Record Documents at project closeout
1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with submittal schedule.
Transmit each submittal sufficiently for proper review, to avoid delay. Provide corrected or
revised submittals as requested.
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B. Processing: To avoid the need to delay installation as a result of the time required to process
submittals, allow sufficient time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals. Allow five
days for initial review of each submittal. Allow 5 days for reprocessing each submittal. No
extension of Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals to the
Owner sufficiently in advance of the Work to permit processing.
C. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling.
Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the Owner using a transmittal form. The Owner
will not accept submittals received from sources other than the Contractor.
1.4 SUBMITTAL LISTING
A. Listing: This section is a listing of the principal submittals required for the work. This listing is
not necessarily complete, nor does the listing reflect the significance of each submittal
requirement. The listing is included only for the convenience of users of the Contract Documents.
The project contains four categories of submittals:
1. Pre-selection Submittals (provided with bid package)
2. Before Start of Work (post selection submittals)
3. Daily Submittals (submitted daily during the project)
4. Project Close-Out (post project submittals)
B. Pre-selection Submittals:
1. Bid Form
2. Anticipated Phase/containment Start and Completion Dates (Based on Design Schedule)
3. Copy of Colorado GAC License
4. List of References and Work History
5. List of Fines, Violations or Notice of Violations Cited
6. Resumes of Key Supervisory Personnel
7. List of Proposed Subcontractors
8. Proposed Landfill
9. Proposed Analytical Laboratories (OSHA Monitoring)
C. Before Start of Work:
1. Written Programs including Respiratory Protection Program, Standard Operating Program,
Safety/First Aid Program, Hazard Communication Program, and Medical Surveillance
Program.
2. A copy of the required EPA, regional, state or local notifications, emission permits, and
variances (if applicable).
3. An original General Liability Policy Certificate.
4. A copy of current Workmen's Compensation insurance and current automotive insurance.
5. Proof of automobile insurance.
6. Performance and payment bonds.
7. List of all Subcontractors to be used on the project (scaffolding, transporter, landfill,
laboratory, etc.).
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8. A list of all personnel that are to be on site and the following information for each employee:
current medical records, current fit test records, current EPA and state certifications for
training pursuant to 40 CFR 763 (AHERA) and employee acknowledgment forms (see
Section 01560). Submit certification signed by an officer of the abatement-contracting firm
and notarized that exposure measurements, medical surveillance, and worker-training records
are being kept in conformance with 29 CFR 1926.
9. Project directory for all entities involved on the project. This directory shall list include
contacts for the Owner, Contractor, emergency services and local, state and federal agencies.
This directory shall also be posted in the temporary field office and clean room of the
Decontamination Containment System.
10. Contractors Project Schedule including the proposed start and completion dates, number of
men assigned each containment, man-hours allotted, and proposed subcontractors (if
applicable). If requested, the Contractor, immediately after the notice or award of the
Contract, shall prepare and submit for Owner’s approval an estimated progress schedule for
the work. The schedule shall indicate the dates for the starting and completion of the various
stages of construction and corresponding schedule of values, and shall be revised as required
by the conditions of the work.
11. Asbestos Disposal Facility information including the name of the facility, location, packaging
requirements, disposal facility applications and permits.
12. Transportation procedures to be utilized.
13. Storage method to be utilized for Equipment, Materials and Waste.
14. A written Plan of Action to protect personnel, install negative pressure containment, pre-
clean, remove asbestos, decontaminate/final clean, route material/equipment, demolition
activities, etc. Plan shall include initial exposure assessment information with levels of
respiratory protection identified for each phase of abatement (mobilization, Work Area
isolation, pre-cleaning, preparation, removal, decontamination, and demobilization).
15. A Contingency Plan for communication and emergency plans including evacuation and
response procedures.
16. All certifications, specifications and MSDS sheets (if applicable) for equipment and materials
to be utilized on the project. The certifications required include, but are not limited to:
respirators, respirator systems, negative air machines, decontamination units, water filtration
equipment, HEPA vacuum equipment, poly sheeting and bags, protective coveralls and
gloves, surfactant and encapsulants, and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and Lockout
equipment. Refer to each section for specific submittal requirements for equipment and
materials.
17. Copy of written notice to provider of rental equipment (if applicable).
18. Copy of notification sent to other entities at the work site (OSHA multi-employer
notification), and to emergency service agencies including local fire and police agencies.
D. Daily Submittals:
1. Daily field logs and check lists from previous day
2. Restricted Area entry and exit log from previous day including the affiliation of the individual
entering the area and type of personal protective equipment worn
3. Visitor documentation forms from previous day
4. Event/Discovered condition reports from previous day
5. 24-hour chart recording from negative pressure manometer collected from the previous day
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6. Air monitoring results from samples collected the previous day
7. Accident reports from previous day (if applicable)
8. Photographs (where collected)
E. Project Close-Out:
The Contractor shall submit the following information to the Owner upon completion of the
project prior to the Owner releasing the final payment:
1. Disposal manifests and receipts (for projects with multiple shipment, submit completed
manifests as received).
2. Submittals required per Section 01713 Contract Closeout.
1.5 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
A. Submittal Schedule: Provide submittals according to the schedule provided below:
1. Pre-selection Submittals: Submit as part of bid package on the date and time that bids are due.
2. Before Start of Work (post selection submittals): Submit five (5) working days prior to start
of work.
3. Daily Submittals (submitted daily during the project): Submit within 24 hours if the Owner or
Owner’s Representative is on site daily. If daily submittals have not been received within 48
hours after submittal deadline, work shall cease until submittals have been provided. Submit
on a weekly basis if the Owner or Owner’s Representative is not on site daily.
4. Project closeout (post project submittals) Required to satisfy substantial completion. Submit
within 30 days of project demobilization (departure) date.
B. Distribution: Deliver submittals to the Owner or Owner’s Representative at intervals indicated.
Post copies of required submittals at the field office.
1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Shop Drawings may be submitted by the Contractor for clarification and communication
purposes (proposed location/configuration of decontamination containment system, revised air
exchange calculations, etc.). Any modification to Design Drawings must be performed by the
Project Designer. Design Drawings are the sole responsibility of the Project Designer. Any
modifications to the project design must be made and posted on-site before the Contractor can
proceed with modifications. Where shop drawings are provided, submit newly prepared
information drawn accurately to scale. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise indicate deviations from
the Contract Documents.
B. Shop Drawings include fabrication and installation Drawings, setting diagrams, schedules,
patterns, templates and similar Drawings. Include dimensions, compliance with specified
standards, coordination requirements, and dimension established by field measurements.
C. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full-size Drawings, submit Shop Drawings
on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 36 by 48 inches.
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1.7 PRODUCT DATA
Product Data includes printed information such as manufacturer's product literature, operation manuals,
printed recommendations, installation instructions, catalog cuts, standard wiring diagrams and performance
curves. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products, some of which are not required,
mark copies to indicate the applicable information. Include Manufacturer's printed recommendations,
compliance with recognized trade association standard, compliance with recognized testing agency standards,
application of testing agency labels and seals, notation of dimensions verified by field measurement, notation
of coordination requirements.
1.8 SAMPLES
Provide Samples as requested by the Owner. Samples may be requested to evaluate appearance, odor,
compatibility and other issues.
1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS
C. Submit quality-control submittals, including design data, certifications, manufacturer's
instructions, manufacturer's field reports, and other quality-control submittals as required under
other Sections of the Specifications.
D. Where other Sections of the Specifications require certification that a product, material, or
installation complies with specified requirements, submit a notarized certification from the
manufacturer certifying compliance with specified requirements. Certification shall be signed by
an officer of the manufacturer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the
company.
E. The Owner will return unsolicited submittals to the sender without action.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
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SECTION 01503 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes requirements for temporary facilities and temporary controls, including
temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection.
Temporary utilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Water service and distribution
2. Temporary electric power and light
3. Temporary heat
4. Ventilation
5. Telephone service
6. Sanitary facilities, including drinking water
7. Storm and sanitary sewer
C. Support facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Field offices and storage
2. Temporary containments
3. Hoists and temporary elevator use
D. Security and protection facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Temporary fire protection
2. Barricades, warning signs, and lights
1.3 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Provide temporary connection to existing building utilities or provide temporary facilities as required herein
or as necessary to carry out the work.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
Submit the following:
1. Hot water heater: Submit manufacturers name, model number, size in gallons (liters), heating
capacity, power requirements.
2. Decontamination Unit Sub-panel: Submit product data.
3. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI): Submit product data.
4. Lamps and Light Fixtures: Submit product data.
5. Temporary Heating Units: Provide product data.
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6. Temporary Cooling Units: Provide product data and installation instructions.
7. Self-Contained Toilet Units: Provide product data and name of sub-contractor to be used for
servicing self-contained toilets. Submit method to be used for servicing.
8. Fire Extinguishers: Provide product data. Submit schedule indicating location at job site and
compliance with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241.
9. Temporary Utilities: Submit reports of tests, inspections, meter readings, and similar
procedures performed on temporary utilities.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulations: Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities
having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Building code requirements.
2. Health and safety regulations.
3. Utility company regulations.
4. Police, fire department, and rescue squad rules.
5. Environmental protection regulations.
B. Standards: Comply with NFPA 241 “Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and
Demolition Operations,” American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A10 Series standards for
“Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition,” and National Electrical Contractors
Association (NECA) Electrical Design Library “Temporary Electrical Facilities.”
C. Electrical Service: Comply with National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA), NECA,
and Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated (UL) standards and regulations for temporary electric
service. Install service in compliance with NFPA 70 "National Electric Code."
D. Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to inspect and test each temporary utility
before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.
1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Temporary Utilities: Prepare a schedule indicating dates for implementation and termination of
each temporary utility. At the earliest feasible time, when acceptable to the Owner, change over
from use of temporary service to use of permanent service.
B. Conditions of Use: Keep temporary services and facilities clean and neat in appearance. Operate
in a safe and efficient manner. Relocate temporary services and facilities as the Work progresses.
Do not overload facilities or permit them to interfere with progress. Take necessary fire-
prevention measures. Do not allow hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary conditions, or public
nuisances to develop or persist on-site.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. General: Provide new materials and equipment. If acceptable to the Owner, the Contractor may
use undamaged, previously used materials and equipment in serviceable condition. Provide
materials and equipment suitable for use intended.
B. Lumber and Plywood:
1. For job-built temporary offices, shops, and sheds within the construction area, provide 2x4
inch lumber and ¾ inch plywood for framing, sheathing, and siding.
2. For physical barriers, provide minimum ⅜-inch (9.5mm) thick exterior plywood.
3. For fences, provide minimum 8-foot chain link fence. Add visible barrier where requested
(mesh screen, etc.).
C. Scaffolding: Provide scaffolding, ladders and/or staging, etc. as necessary to accomplish the
work of this contract. Scaffolding may be of suspension type or standing type such as metal tube
and coupler, tubular welded frame, pole or outrigger type or cantilever type. The type, erection
and use of scaffolding shall comply with applicable OSHA provisions.
1. Equip rungs of metal ladders, etc. with an abrasive non-slip surface.
2. Provide a nonskid surface on scaffold surfaces subject to foot traffic.
2.2 WATER SERVICE
A. Water: Where water and sanitary sewer services are available on-site, provide all necessary
equipment and supplies for Contractor use. If water and/or sanitary sewer facilities are not
available at the site, the Contractor is responsible for providing temporary water supply and
handling wastewater for subsequent filtration and discharge from the site. The Contractor shall
pay for all costs associated into tapping into water supply (water meters, etc).
B. Temporary Water Service Connection: Connections to the Owner's water system shall include
backflow protection. Valves shall be temperature and pressure rated for operation of the
temperatures and pressures encountered. After completion of use, connections and fittings shall
be removed without damage or alteration to existing water piping and equipment. Leaking or
dripping valves shall be piped to the nearest drain or located over an existing sink or grade where
water will not damage existing finishes or equipment. Provide separate hoses and/or pumps for
shower water and amended water, without the possibility of cross connection.
C. Water Hoses: Provide, heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant, flexible hoses in diameters and lengths
necessary to adequately serve temporary facilities, and with a pressure rating greater than the
maximum pressure of the water distribution system. Provide adjustable shutoff nozzles at hose
discharge.
Provide water into each Work Area and to each Decontamination Unit. Provide fittings as
required to allow for connection to existing wall hydrants or spouts, as well as temporary water
heating equipment, branch piping, showers, shut-off nozzles, and equipment.
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D. Hot Water Heater: If hot water is not supplied from existing hot water system, provide UL rated
minimum 40 gallon (150 liters) electric hot water heater to supply hot water for the
Decontamination Unit shower. Activate from 30-amp circuit breaker located within the
Decontamination Unit subpanel. Provide with relief valve compatible with water heater
operation; pipe relief valve down to drip pan on floor with type L copper. Drip pans shall consist
of a 12x12x 6 inch deep pan, made of 19 gauge galvanized steel, with handles. A 3-quart (3-liter)
kitchen saucepan may be substituted for this purpose. Drip pan shall be securely fastened to the
hot water heater with bailing wire or similar material. Wiring of the hot water heater shall be in
compliance with NEMA, NECA, and UL standards.
E. Hot Water: Where hot water may be secured from the building hot water system, provide
backflow protection at point of connection as described in this section under Temporary Water
Service connection, and if authorized in writing by the Owner.
2.3 ELECTRICAL SERVICE
A. General: Comply with applicable NEMA, NECA and UL standards and governing regulations
for materials and layout of temporary electric service.
B. Provide all necessary equipment and supplies for temporary electrical service. Where existing
electrical service is available, provide all necessary labor equipment and supplies for Contractor
connection and use. Where electrical service is not available and/or when generators are required.
The Contractor shall pay all associated costs (connection costs, generator costs, etc.).
C. Temporary Power: Provide service to Decontamination Unit subpanel with minimum 60 amp, 2-
pole circuit breaker or fused disconnect connected to the buildings main distribution panel.
Subpanel and disconnect shall be sized and equipped to accommodate electrical equipment
required for completion of the work. Connection to the building’s main distribution panel is to be
made by a licensed electrician
D. Voltage Differences: Provide identification warning signs at power outlets that are other than
110-120 volt power. Provide polarized outlets for plug-in type outlets, to prevent insertion of
110-120 volt plugs into higher voltage outlets. Dry type transformers shall be provided where
required to provide voltages necessary for work operations.
E. Electrical Outlets: Provide properly configured, NEMA-polarized outlets to prevent insertion of
110- to 120-Volt plugs into higher voltage outlets. Provide receptacle outlets equipped with
GFCIs, reset button, and pilot light for connection of power tools and equipment.
Locate GFCI's exterior to Work Area so that circuits are protected prior to entry to Work Area.
Provide circuit breaker type GFCI equipped with test button and reset switch for circuits to be
used for any purpose in Work Area, decontamination units, exterior, or as otherwise required by
national electrical code, OSHA or other authority. Locate in panel exterior to Work Area.
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F. Electrical Power Cords: Provide grounded extension cords. Use hard-service cords where
exposed to abrasion and traffic. Provide waterproof connectors to connect separate lengths of
electric cords if single lengths will not reach areas where abatement activities are in progress. Do
not exceed safe length-voltage ratio.
G. Lamps and Light Fixtures: Provide general service incandescent lamps or fluorescent lamps or
similar of wattage indicated or required for adequate illumination as required by the work or this
section. Protect lamps with guard cages or tempered glass enclosures, where fixtures are exposed
to breakage by abatement operations. Provide vapor tight fixtures in Work Area and
decontamination units. Provide exterior fixtures where fixtures are exposed to the weather or
moisture.
2.4 TEMPORARY HEAT
Provide temporary heating units that have been tested and labeled by UL or another recognized trade
association related to the fuel being consumed. For electric heaters, use with GFCI. Use appropriate personal
protection from cold, including warm clothing, heat pads, etc.
2.5 TEMPORARY COOLING
Provide temporary cooling units consisting of a fan coil unit inside the Work Area with a compressor and heat
rejection coil outside. Use personal cooling methods where appropriate including cooling vests, cooling pads,
etc. Contractor will provide heat stress monitoring in areas of high heat and humidity.
2.6 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
A. Temporary Offices:
1. For interior staging areas locate field office within designated areas or at other location
provided by the Owner.
2. For staging areas indicated outside of the building provide mobile units or similar job-built
construction.
3. Provide temporary offices with lockable entrances, operable windows, and serviceable
finishes. Provide heated and air-conditioned units on foundations adequate for normal
loading.
4. Size and location of temporary offices shall be based on size and duration of project.
Temporary offices for small projects (less than two weeks) may be situated in or near the
clean room, and may consist of highly mobile furnishings (folding table, folding chair,
cellular phone, etc.). Temporary offices for larger projects that (a month or longer) shall be
centrally located and will use items that are less mobile (freestanding desk, fax machine, etc.)
B. Temporary Toilet Units:
1. Where the Owner does not allow use of existing restroom facilities provide self-contained,
single-occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type.
Provide units properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell
or similar nonabsorbent material.
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2. Where the Owner allows use of designated existing restroom facilities, ensure that restrooms
are kept clean and free of rubbish.
2.7 FIRST AID
Comply with governing regulations and recognized recommendations within the construction industry.
2.8 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A. Provide hand-carried, portable, UL-rated, Class A fire extinguishers for temporary offices and
similar spaces. In other locations, provide hand-carried, portable, UL-rated, Class ABC, dry-
chemical extinguishers or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA-recommended classes for the
exposures.
B. Comply with NFPA 10 and NFPA 241 for classification, extinguishing agent, and size required
by location and class of fire exposure.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Use qualified personnel for installation of temporary facilities. Locate facilities where they will
serve the Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work.
Relocate and modify facilities as required.
B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Maintain and modify as required.
Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of
completed permanent facilities.
C. Require that personnel accomplishing this work be licensed as required by local authority for the
work performed.
D. Relocate, modify and extend services and facilities as required during the course of work so as to
accommodate the entire work of the project.
3.2 SCAFFOLDING
A. During the erection and/or moving of scaffolding, care must be exercised so that the polyethylene
floor covering is not damaged.
B. Clean as necessary debris from non-slip surfaces.
C. At the completion of abatement work properly decontaminate construction aids within the Work
Area.
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A. Temporary Utility: Where the Owner does not provide utilities, the Contractor is responsible
for coordinating, arranging and procuring temporary utility installation. Engage the appropriate
local utility company to install temporary service or connect to existing service. Where company
provides only part of the service, provide the remainder with matching, compatible materials and
equipment. Comply with company recommendations.
1. Arrange with company and existing users for a time when service can be interrupted, if
necessary, to make connections for temporary services.
2. Provide adequate capacity at each stage of abatement. Prior to temporary utility
availability, provide trucked-in services.
3. Use Charges: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities are not chargeable to the
Owner. The Owner will not accept cost or use charges as a basis of claims for Change
Orders.
B. Water Service:
1. Water connection (without charge) to Owner's existing potable water system is limited to
connections authorized by the Owner. Install using vacuum breakers or other backflow
prevention device as required by Owner and/or local authority. Hot water shall be supplied at a
minimum temperature of 100 degrees F (35 degrees C). Supply hot and cold water to the
Decontamination Unit in accordance with Section 01563.
a. Maintain hose connections and outlet valves in leakproof condition. Where finish
work below an outlet might be damaged by spillage or leakage, provide a drip pan
of suitable size to minimize the possibility of water damage. Drain water promptly
from pans as it accumulates.
2. Sterilization: Sterilize temporary water piping prior to use.
C. Electrical Service: Shut down and lock out electric power to all Work Areas. Provide temporary
power and lighting. Insure safe installation including ground fault interrupting of temporary
power sources and equipment by compliance with all applicable National Electrical Code
Requirements and OSHA Requirements for temporary electrical systems. All utility costs shall be
paid for by Owner. Contractor shall pay for all costs to install and maintain temporary power
sources and equipment including generators.
1. Lock out: Lock out all existing power to or through the Work Area as described below.
Unless specifically noted otherwise existing power and lighting circuits to the Work Area
are not to be used. All power and lighting to the Work Area and Decontamination facilities
are to be provided from temporary electrical panel described below.
a) Comply with requirements to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 the control of hazardous
energy lock out/tag out.
b) Lock out power to Work Area by switching off breakers serving power or lighting
circuits in Work Area. Tag out breakers with notation "DANGER circuit being
worked on." Lock panel and have all keys under control of authorized person who
has locked pane.
c) Lock out power to circuits running through Work Area wherever possible by
switching off and locking all breakers serving these circuits. Tag out breakers with
notation “DANGER circuit being worked on.” Sign and date danger tag. Lock
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be shut down for any reason, label at intervals of 4-feet (1.25 meter) on center with
signs reading, “DANGER live electric circuit. Electrocution hazard.” All asbestos
abatement work in the vicinity of the live circuit is to be performed dry. All
necessary notifications and procedures for dry removal are to be followed.
d) Lock out power to electrical equipment located in the Work Area, and to any fans or
other equipment that is going to be worked on.
2. Shut down and lock out all HVAC components that are in, supply, or pass through the
Work Area.
3. Temporary Electrical Panel: Provide temporary electrical panel sized and equipped to
accommodate electrical equipment and lighting required by the work. Connect temporary
panel to existing building electrical system. Protect with circuit breaker or fused
disconnect. Locate temporary panel as directed by Owner. Panel is to be installed by a
licensed electrician.
4. Power Distribution System: Install wiring overhead and rise vertically where least exposed
to damage. Where permitted, wiring circuits not exceeding 125 Volts, ac 20 Ampere
rating, and lighting circuits may be nonmetallic sheathed cable where overhead and
exposed for surveillance.
5. Circuit Protection: Protect each circuit with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) of
proper size located in the temporary panel. Do not use outlet type GFCI devices. All
electrical equipment shall have a working ground wire, cutting of the ground wire prong is
strictly prohibited.
6. Temporary Wiring: in the Work Area shall be type UF non-metallic sheathed cable located
overhead and exposed for surveillance. Do not wire temporary lighting with plain, exposed
(insulated) electrical conductors. Provide liquid tight enclosures or boxes for wiring
devices.
7. Protection of Electrical Equipment - If motors or other electrical equipment inside the
asbestos control area must remain operational during the abatement process, the Contractor
shall construct a special enclosure for the protection of equipment and shall provide a
system to supply cooling air from outside the asbestos control area.
8. Number of Branch Circuits: Provide sufficient branch circuits as required by the work.
Branch circuits are to originate at temporary electrical panel. At minimum provide the
following:
a) One Circuit for each HEPA filtered fan unit and one circuit for each HEPA filtered
vacuum unit
b) For power tools and task lighting, provide one temporary 4-gang outlet in the
following locations Provide a separate 110-120 Volt, 20 Amp circuit for each 4-
gang outlet (4 outlets per circuit)
c) One outlet in the Work Area for each 2,500 square feet (225 square meters) of Work
Area.
d) One outlet at each decontamination unit, located in equipment room.
9. 110-120 volt 20 amp branch circuits with 4-gang outlet for Owner's exclusive use while
conducting visual inspection and air sampling during the work as follows:
a) One in each Work Area, one at clean side of each Decontamination Unit, and one at
each exhaust location for HEPA filtered fan units.
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10. 110-120 volt 20 amp branch circuits with 4-gang outlet for Owner's exclusive use for
conducting visual inspection and final air sampling as set forth in Section 01711 Project
Decontamination as follows:
a) Five inside Work Area and two outside Work Area in locations designated by
Owner.
D. Temporary Lighting: Natural lighting shall be supplemented as needed by portable lights located
inside or outside the containment, as appropriate, in order to provide a well lighted Work Area.
Temporary lights utilized inside the containment shall be suitable for the wet and asbestos
contaminated environment involved with the gross removal operations.
1. Lock out: Lock out existing power to lighting circuits in Work Area as described in section
01526 Temporary Containments/Enclosures. Unless specifically noted otherwise existing
lighting circuits to the Work Area are not to be used. All lighting to the Work Area and
Decontamination facilities is to be provided from temporary electrical panel described
above.
2. Provide the following or equivalent where natural lighting or existing building lighting
does not meet the required light level:
a) One 200-watt incandescent lamp per 1,000 square feet (92.9 square meters) of floor
area, uniformly distributed, for general construction lighting, or equivalent
illumination of a similar nature. In corridors and similar traffic areas provide one
100-watt incandescent lamp every 50 feet. In stairways and at ladder runs, provide
one lamp minimum per story, located to illuminate each landing and flight. Provide
sufficient temporary lighting to ensure proper workmanship everywhere; by
combined use of daylight, general lighting, and portable plug-in task lighting.
b) Provide lighting in areas where work is being preformed as required to supply a 100
foot candle (1,076 lumens/sq meter) minimum light level.
c) Provide lighting in any area being subjected to a visual inspection as required to
supply a 100 foot candle (1,076 lumens/sq meter) minimum light level.
d) Provide lighting in the Decontamination Unit as required to supply a 50 foot candle
(538 lumens/sq meter) minimum light level.
3. Number of Lighting Circuits: Provide sufficient lighting circuits as required by the work.
Lighting circuits are to originate at temporary electrical panel.
4. Circuit Protection: Protect each circuit with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) of
proper size located in the temporary panel.
E. Temporary Heat: Provide temporary heat where indicated or needed for performance of the Work.
1. Heating Facilities: Except where the Owner authorizes use of the permanent system,
provide vented, self-contained, LP-gas or fuel oil heaters with individual space
thermostatic control or electric unit heaters with individual space thermostatic control. Use
of gasoline-burning space heaters, open flame, or salamander heating units is prohibited.
2. Maintain a minimum temperature of 70 degrees F (21 degrees C). where finished work has
been installed.
3. Maintain a minimum temperature of 75 degrees F (24 degrees C). in the shower of the
decontamination unit.
4. Maintain a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F (18 degrees C) in the Work Area at all
times that work is going on, when workers are not provided with warm clothing. At all
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other times and at completion of removal work, but before start of reconstruction work,
maintain a minimum temperature of 50 degrees F (10 degrees C).
5. Maintain a minimum temperature of 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) in the Work Area at all
times during and after removal work, as long as workers are provided with warm clothing
which will be kept in the Work Area and discarded at the end of the work.
F. Temporary Cooling: Provide temporary cooling where indicated or needed for performance of
the work (high heat and humidity). Provide environmental and/or personal cooling. For
environmental cooling provide units sufficient to supply 20,000 BTU/hr (5,862 w) of cooling per
8,000 cubic feet (225 cubic meters) of Work Area. For personal cooling provide, cooling vests,
and packs. Provide heat stress monitoring to determine if additional precautions are needed.
G. Temporary Utilities
Temporary Telephones: Provide temporary telephone service throughout the abatement period for
personnel engaged in abatement activities. Cellular phone service or mobile radios may be used
as a substitute for telephones. At telephone, post a list of emergency telephone numbers.
H. Sanitary Facilities:
1. Sanitary facilities include temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking-water fixtures.
Comply with regulations and health codes for the type, number, location, operation, and
maintenance of fixtures and facilities. Install where facilities will best serve the Project's
needs. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for
each facility. Provide covered waste containers for used material.
2. Where Owner permits use of designated existing toilet facilities the Contractor shall ensure
that these facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the Owner. At
Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to the condition prevalent at the time of
initial use.
3. Where the Owner does not permit use of existing toiler facilities, install self-contained
toilet units. Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Use of pit-type privies will not be permitted.
4. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel.
5. Drinking-Water Facilities: Provide containerized, tap-dispenser, bottled-water or cooler
drinking-water units, including paper supply.
3.4 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION
A. Easy Access: Locate field office, storage, and other temporary construction and support facilities
for easy access and/or where designated by the Owner. Maintain support facilities until near
Substantial Completion. Remove prior to Substantial Completion. Personnel remaining after
Substantial Completion will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable
to the Owner.
B. Construction: Provide incombustible construction for offices, shops, and sheds located within the
construction area or within 30 feet (9 m) of building lines. Comply with requirements of
NFPA 241.
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C. Field Office: Size and configure based on project size and duration. Provide air conditioned,
heated office space near the Work Area suitably finished, furnished, equipped, locked, heated,
naturally ventilated, lighted and wired with electrical power. Equip office with telephone, desk,
chairs, posting/bulletin board. Provide portable office or use a suitable room as designated by
Owner and relocate or add equipment as required to meet the above requirements.
D. Storage:
1. All materials shall be delivered to the site, stored as directed by the Owner, unpacked,
secured, assembled, and installed by the Contractor.
2. Arrangements for storage space, access to premises, timing of work, and all details relating
to the physical installation of the materials shall be made with Owner.
3. Store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces and
under cover to prevent damage or contamination. Replacement materials shall be stored
outside of the Work Area until abatement is completed.
4. Damaged or deteriorating materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the work
site and disposed of properly.
E. Temporary Containments: Provide temporary containments for protection of abatement, in
progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar
activities.
1. Where heat is needed and the permanent building enclosure is not complete, provide
temporary enclosures where there is no other provision for containment of heat.
Coordinate enclosure with ventilating and material drying or curing requirements to avoid
dangerous conditions and effects.
2. Install tarpaulins securely, with wood framing and other materials. Close openings of 25-
sq. ft. or less with plywood or similar materials.
3. Close openings through floor or roof decks and horizontal surfaces with load-bearing,
wood-framed construction.
F. Temporary Lifts and Hoists: Provide facilities for hoisting materials and employees as needed.
Truck cranes and similar devices used for hoisting materials are considered "tools and equipment"
and not temporary facilities.
3.5 FIRE PROTECTION
The Contractor shall comply fully with requirements of the City and Owner’s insurer, including stipulations
as outlined below. The Contractor shall maintain and enforce all regulations imposed and shall be required to
secure such protection as may be required. The Contractor shall not impede or void the essential function of
emergency fire exits while performing abatement work. At least one (1) person thoroughly familiar with fire
protection and prevention shall be on site while work is in progress and shall have authority to take immediate
remedial action to eliminate unnecessary fire hazards.
A. Except for use of permanent fire protection as soon as available, do not change over from use of
temporary security and protection facilities to permanent facilities until Substantial Completion,
or longer, as requested by the Owner.
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B. Temporary Fire Protection: Until fire-protection needs are supplied by permanent facilities,
install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of the types needed to protect against
reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 10 “Standard for Portable
Fire Extinguishers” and NFPA 241 “Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and
Demolition Operations.”
1. Locate fire extinguishers where convenient and effective for their intended purpose, but not
less than one extinguisher on each floor at or near each usable stairwell.
2. Fire extinguishers: Maintain and provide approved fire extinguishers throughout all
accessible areas. Placement, inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers shall comply
with 29 CFR 1926.130. The Contractor shall provide at least one 20ABC fire extinguisher
for every 3,000 square feet of Work Area, with a maximum distance of 100 feet between
fire extinguishers. The Contractor shall place (at a minimum) 20ABC fire extinguishers in
the clean room and equipment room of personnel decontamination facility.
3. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations. Gasoline, oils, and other
volatile liquids shall be kept outside, to be brought into the building in quantities only as
needed. Such storage shall be in a well-ventilated location, removed from all open heating
or lighting devices. Storage will be designated by the Owner. Prohibit smoking within any
building, structure and other enclosures or in hazardous fire-exposure areas.
4. Electrical wiring for construction light and power shall be a properly fused, GFI installed to
conform to basic code requirements, and maintained under the supervision of a competent
electrician. This also applies to all temporary lines used by the Contractor.
5. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, temporary fire-protection
facilities, stairways, and other access routes for fighting fires.
6. Provide supervision of welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and
similar sources of fire ignition.
7. Building material storage shall be limited to secure areas within the building or, where
stored outside, shall be kept at least ten (10) feet away from the building. Storage areas
will be approved by the Owner.
C. Fire Watch: If permanent fire protection systems (alarms, sprinklers, etc.) are disabled, the
Contractor shall provide a 24 hour fire watch (7 days per week) until permanent fire protection
systems can be restored.
D. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for
erection of structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning
signs to inform personnel and the public of the hazard being protected against. Where appropriate
and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.
E. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct
operations in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations, and minimize the
possibility that air, waterways, and subsoil might be contaminated or polluted or that other
undesirable effects might result. Avoid use of tools and equipment that produce harmful noise.
Restrict use of noise-making tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from
persons or firms near the site.
3.6 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL
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A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. Limit availability of
temporary facilities to essential and intended uses to minimize waste and abuse.
B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal. Protect from
damage by freezing temperatures, rain, snow and similar elements.
1. Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity control,
ventilation, and similar facilities on a 24-hour basis where required to achieve indicated
results and to avoid possibility of damage.
2. Protection: Prevent water-filled piping, hoses, etc. from freezing. Maintain markers for
underground lines. Protect from damage during excavation operations.
C. Termination and Removal: Unless the Owner requests that it be maintained longer, remove each
temporary facility when the need has ended, when replaced by authorized use of a permanent
facility, or no later than Substantial Completion. Complete or, if necessary, restore permanent
construction that may have been delayed because of interference with the temporary facility.
Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be
satisfactorily repaired.
1. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are the Contractor's property.
The Owner reserves the right to take possession of project identification signs.
2. At Substantial Completion, clean and inspect permanent facilities used during the
abatement period Replace and repair including, but not limited to, the following:
a) Replace air filters and clean inside of ductwork and housings proximate to Work
Area.
b) Replace significantly worn parts and parts subject to unusual operating conditions.
c) Replace lamps burned out or noticeably dimmed by hours of use.
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SECTION 01513 – TEMPORARY NEGATIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Temporary Containments/Enclosures are set forth in Section 01526
B. Materials and Equipment are set forth in Section 01601
1.3 MONITORING
Continuously monitor and record the pressure differential between the Work Area and the building outside of
the Work Area with a monitoring device incorporating a continuous recorder (e.g., strip chart). A minimum
of two (2) pressure gauges shall be set-up on the outside of the containment area, so that the differential
between the Work Area and area outside of the Work Area may be determined at two separate locations.
Place monitoring at locations such as critical occupied adjacent areas, clean rooms, etc. Provide a minimum
of four (4) air changes per hour. At all times the differential between the Work Area and the area outside of
the Work Area shall be at a minimum negative 0.030 inches of water for full containments and 0.025 inches
of water for secondary containments and shall be recorded using a strip chart recorder or its equivalent.
Smoke tubes shall be readily available on the outside of containment barriers at all times so that airflow
direction may be determined. At all times, airflow direction shall be from the exterior of the containment
barriers into the interior of containment barriers.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Before Start of Work: Include Negative Pressure Ventilation System (pressure differential
system) as part of Plan of Action. Address the following per the Project Design and regulations.
1. Number of HEPA filtered fan units required and the calculations necessary to determine the
number of machines.
2. Description of projected airflow within Work Area and methods required to provide
adequate air flow in all portions of the Work Area, and anticipated pressure differential
across Work Area containments.
3. Description of methods of testing for correct air flow and pressure differentials.
4. Manufacturer's product data on the HEPA filtered fan units to be used.
5. Location of the machines in the Work Area.
6. Method of supplying adequate power to the machines and designation of building electrical
panel(s) which will be supplying the power.
7. Description of work practices to ensure that airborne fibers travel away from workers.
8. Manufacturer's product data on equipment used to monitor pressure differential between
inside and outside of the Work Area.
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9. Include the following for auxiliary power supply of HEPA filtered fan units:
Manufacturer's product data on auxiliary generator and power switch to be used.
10. Schematic diagram of power and auxiliary power supply to HEPA filtered fan units.
B. On a Daily Basis: Submit printout from pressure differential monitoring equipment. Mark
printout with date and start of time for each day. Use printout paper that indicates elapsed time in
intervals no greater than hours. Indicate on each day’s record times of starting and stopping
abatement work, type of work in progress, breaks for lunch or other purposes, periods of stop
work, and filter changes. Cut printout into segments by day, attach to 8 ½ by 11 inch paper.
Label each page with project name, Contractor’s name, Supervisor’s name, containment
designation, date and Supervisor’s signature. Where the primary or backup manometer or
printout malfunctions (resets to default date/time, paper jambs, etc.) note on printout date and time
and description of problem. Repair or replace the defective manometer within 24 hours provided
the remaining (primary or backup) manometer is properly functioning. In the event both
manometers malfunction, cease any active removal, and repair and/or replace the manometers
within two hours.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Monitor pressure differential with meter equipped with a warning buzzer that will sound if pressure
differential drops below the minimum required by regulation (negative 0.020 inches of water).
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 HEPA FILTERED FAN UNITS:
A. General: Supply the required number of HEPA filtered fan units to the site in accordance with
these specifications. No "homemade" units will be permitted. Provide adequate number
(minimum required units) to achieve the following.
1. Specified negative pressure differential (negative 0.030 inches of water).
2. Specified air changes (circulation) per hour (4/hour).
3. Proper and adequate air flow characteristics that ensure there are no dead air spaces and
airflow across the entire Work Area.
4. Based on the minimum number of required units, increase this by 10 percent or 1 unit
(which ever is greater) for backup purposes (due to filter loading, equipment failure, or
opening of spaces, etc.).
B. Cabinet: Constructed of durable materials able to withstand damage from rough handling and
transportation. The width of the cabinet should be less than 30 inches [0.76 meters] to fit through
standard-size doorways. Provide units whose cabinets are:
1. Factory-sealed to prevent asbestos-containing dust from being released during use,
transport, or maintenance.
2. Arranged to provide access to and replacement of all air filters from intake end.
3. Mounted on casters or wheels.
C. Fans: Rate capacity of fan according to usable air-moving capacity under actual operating
conditions.
D. HEPA Filters: Provide units whose final filter is the HEPA type with the filter media (folded into
closely pleated panels) completely sealed on all edges with a structurally rigid frame.
1. Provide units with a continuous rubber gasket located between the filter and the filter housing
to form a tight seal.
2. Provide HEPA filters that are individually tested and certified by the manufacturer to have an
efficiency of not less than 99.97 percent when challenged with 0.3 um dioctylphthalate (DOP)
particles when tested in accordance with Military Standard Number 282 and Army Instruction
Manual 136-300-175A. Provide filters that bear a UL586 label to indicate ability to perform
under specified conditions.
3. Provide filters that are marked with: the name of the manufacturer, serial number, airflow
rating, efficiency and resistance, and the direction of test airflow.
4. Pre-filters, which protect the final filter by removing the larger particles, are required to
prolong the operating life of the HEPA filter. Two stages of pre-filtration are required.
Provide units with the following pre-filters:
a) First-stage pre-filter: low-efficiency type (e.g., for particles 100 um and larger),
often referred to as “secondary filter”
b) Second-stage (or intermediate) filter: medium efficiency (e.g., effective for particles
down to 5 um), often referred to as “primary filter”
c) Provide units with pre-filters and intermediate filters installed either on or in the
intake grid of the unit and held in place with special housings or clamps.
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E. Instrumentation: Provide units equipped with:
1. Magnehelic gauge or manometer to measure the pressure drop across filters and indicate
when filters have become loaded and need to be changed
2. A table indicating the usable air-handling capacity for various static pressure readings on
the Magnehelic gauge affixed near the gauge for reference, or the Magnehelic reading
indicating at what point the filters should be changed, noting Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
(Liters / Second (LPS)) air delivery at that point
3. Elapsed time meter to show the total accumulated hours of operation
F. Safety and Warning Devices: Provide units with the following safety and warning devices:
1. Electrical (or mechanical) lockout to prevent fan from operating without a HEPA filter
2. Automatic shutdown system to stop fan in the event of a rupture in the HEPA filter or blocked air
discharge and instrumentation to indicate normal operation.
G. Electrical Components: Provide units with electrical components approved by NEMA and UL.
Each unit is to be equipped with overload protection sized for the equipment. The motor, fan, fan
housing, and cabinet are to be grounded.
H. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that
may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Typical HEPA filtered Fan Units: The following machines are standard 2,000 CFM
machines used in typical asbestos abatement jobs.
a. Aerospace America, Inc. "Aero-Clean 2000"
900 Truman Parkway, P.O. Box 189, Bay City, Michigan 48707 (517) 684-2121
b. Abatement Technologies "HEPA-AIRE 1990 and HEPA-AIRE 2000"
3305 Breckinridge Blvd. #118, Duluth, GA 30136, (800) 634-9091 or (404) 925-2761
c. Global Consumer Services, Inc.
4615-1U E. Industrial St., Sims Valley, CA 93063, (805) 579-0230
d. M-Tec Corp. Micro-Trap Alumina II
1300 W. Steel Rd. Unit #2, Morrisville, PA 19067, (215) 295-8208
2. Large Capacity: The following are large capacity 5,000-6,000 CFM machines used on large
asbestos abatement jobs.
a. Abatement Technologies, "HEPA-AIRE 5000", model H5000C
3305 Breckinridge Blvd. #118, Duluth, GA 30136, (800) 634-9091 or (404) 925-2761
3. Hazardous Locations: The following are pneumatically powered machines for use in
asbestos abatement jobs in hazardous locations where electric motors are prohibited.
a. Abatement Technologies"HEPA-AIRE PNEUMATIC" model H2000P
3305 Breckinridge Blvd. #118, Duluth, GA 30136, (800) 634-9091 or (404) 925-2761
2.2 AUXILIARY GENERATOR
A. Auxiliary Generator: Provide a gasoline-powered self-starting generator with a capacity
adequate to power a minimum of 50 percent of the minimum required HEPA filtered fan units in
operation at any time during the work.
1. For work in occupied buildings, install auxiliary generator during installation of Negative
Pressure Ventilation System. Provide a switching relay, which will automatically start
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auxiliary generator and switch over power supplied to HEPA filtered fan units to auxiliary
generator. Demonstrate auto switching during “Pre-Abatement Inspection.”
2. For work in unoccupied buildings or where the Owner does not require auto-switching, the
Contractor shall have available generator(s) capable of powering a minimum of 50 percent
of the minimum required HEPA filtered fan units, in the event of power loss.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL ISOLATION
A. Isolation: Isolate the Work Area from all adjacent areas or systems of the building with a
Pressure Differential that will cause a movement of air from outside to inside at any breach in the
physical isolation of the Work Area.
B. Relative Pressure in Work Area: Continuously maintain the Work Area at an air pressure that is
lower than that in any surrounding space in the building, or at any location in the immediate
proximity outside of the building envelope. This pressure differential when measured across any
physical or critical barrier must equal or exceed a static pressure of Negative 0.030 inches of
water.
C. Pressure Differential: Accomplish the pressure differential by exhausting a sufficient number of
HEPA filtered fan units from the Work Area. The number of units required will depend on
machine characteristics, the seal at barriers, and required air circulation. The number of units will
increase with increased make-up air or leaks into the Work Area. Determine the number of units
required for pressure isolation by the following procedure:
1. Establish required air flow/movement to ensure that “dead-air” spaces do not exist in the
Work Area.
2. Establish required air changes (circulation) and airflow in the Work Area, personnel and
equipment decontamination units.
3. Exhaust a sufficient number of units from the Work Area to develop the required pressure
differential of negative 0.030 inches of water.
4. The required number of units is the number determined above plus an additional 10 percent
or 1 (which ever is greater) for backup purposes.
5. Vent HEPA filtered fan units to outside of building unless authorized in writing by Owner.
6. If air must be exhausted to the interior of the building, air samples will be collected by the
Owner’s Health and Safety Representative at least every day to ensure there is no breach in
the filtering system. Vent each HEPA filtered fan unit to inlet of second unit. Vent second
unit to a controlled area in the building. Ensure that controlled area is isolated from
balance of building by critical barriers at all times that units are in operation.
7. Mount units to exhaust directly or through disposable ductwork such as inflatable,
disposable plastic ductwork (lengths not greater than 100) and spiral wire-reinforced flex
duct (lengths not greater than 50 feet). Arrange so that the length of exhaust duct does not
overburden the negative air units.
8. Use only new ductwork except for sheet metal connections and elbows.
9. Use ductwork and fittings of same diameter or larger than discharge connection on fan unit.
10. Arrange exhaust as required to inflate duct to rigidity sufficient to prevent flapping.
11. If direction of discharge from fan unit is not aligned with duct, use sheet metal elbow or
spiral wire-reinforced flex duct to change direction. Use a minimum of six feet of spiral
wire reinforced flex duct after direction change.
D. Isolation of Ductwork: Any duct running through the Work Area that leads to operating HVAC
equipment shall be isolated from the Work Area by installing critical barriers. Where possible,
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and as directed by Owner, physically cut and disconnect ductwork outside of the Work Area
barriers. Wrap the duct with 6-mil polyethylene. Seal all polyethylene seams with spray glue and
duct tape.
3.2 AUXILIARY GENERATOR
Where specified in the scope of work, auxiliary gasoline/diesel-powered generator(s) shall be located outside
of the building in a location protected from the weather. Install so that the exhaust from the generator does
not flow to any building ventilation or supply air intakes. For occupied buildings, arrange so that if a power
failure occurs the generator automatically starts and supplies power to a minimum of 50 percent of the HEPA
filtered fan units in operation. For work in unoccupied buildings or where the Owner does not require auto-
switching, the Contractor shall have access to generator(s) capable of powering a minimum of 50 percent of
the minimum required HEPA filtered fan units, in the event of power loss. Where additional power panels are
available, power 50 percent of HEPA filtered fan units from a separate power panel.
3.3 AIR CHANGES (CIRCULATION) AND AIR FLOW IN THE WORK AREA
A. Air Changes (Circulation): For purposes of this section air circulation refers to either the
introduction of outside air to the Work Area or the circulation and cleaning of air within the Work
Area.
B. Work Area: Air Changes (Circulation) in the Work Area is a minimum requirement intended to
help maintain airborne fiber counts at a level that does not significantly challenge the Work Area
isolation measures. The Contractor may also use this air circulation as part of the engineering
controls in the worker protection program.
C. Air Changes (Circulation) Requirements: The airflow volume (cubic meters per minute)
exhausted (removed) from the workplace must exceed the amount of makeup air supplied to the
containment. Provide a fully operational air circulation system supplying a minimum of 4 air
changes per hour.
D. Determine Number of Units needed to achieve required air circulation according to the
following procedure:
1. Determine the volume in cubic feet of the Work Area by multiplying floor area by ceiling
height. Determine total air circulation requirement in cubic feet per minute (CFM) for the
Work Area by dividing this volume by 60 and multiplying by the air change rate (4 air
changes per minute). Provide fully operational negative pressure systems supplying a
minimum of one air change every 15 minutes. In other word, determine total ventilation
requirement in cubic feet per minute (cfm) for the Work Area by dividing the room volume
by 15 minutes.
Volume of Work Area (Cu Ft )
Capacity of Unit with Loaded Filters (CFM) x 10 (4 air changes/hour)
=
# of units
needed
2. Add an additional units as a backup (10 percent or one unit, whichever is greater) for filter
loading, equipment failure or machine shutdown for filter changing.
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3.4 NEGATIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION SYSTEM
Pressure differential isolation and air circulation and pressure differential in the Work Area are to be
accomplished by an exhaust system as described below.
1. Exhaust all units from the Work Area to meet air circulation requirement of this section.
2. Location of HEPA Filtered Fan Units: Locate fan unit(s) so that makeup air enters Work
Area primarily through decontamination facilities and traverses Work Area as much as
possible. This may be accomplished by positioning the HEPA filtered fan unit(s) at a
maximum distance from the worker access opening or other makeup air sources. Locate
fan units and make-up air sources per Project Design or per Plan of Action.
3. The end of the unit or its exhaust duct should be placed through an opening in the plastic
barrier or wall covering. Seal plastic around the unit or duct with tape.
4. Vent to Outside of Building, unless authorized in writing by the Owner. Place end of unit
or its exhaust duct through an opening in the plastic barrier or wall covering. The plastic
around the unit or duct shall then be sealed with tape.
5. Air Handling Unit Exhaust: The exhaust plume from air handling units should be located
away from adjacent personnel and intakes for HVAC systems. Contractor is responsible
for associated costs with ducting and exhaust installation including removal and
reinstallation of windowpanes, etc.
6. Decontamination Units: Arrange Work Area and decontamination units so that the majority
of make up air comes through the Decontamination Units. Use either only the personnel
Decontamination Unit or only the equipment Decontamination Unit at any one time and
seal the other so that make up air passes through unit in use.
7. Supplemental Makeup Air Inlets: Provide supplemental makeup air inlets where required
for proper airflow through the Work Area as authorized by the Owner. Additional make-
up air shall enter through HEPA filters installed at critical barrier locations. Install to filter
air leaving the Work Area (in the case of system failure, resulting is positive pressure).
3.5 AIR CIRCULATION IN DECONTAMINATION UNITS
A. Pressure Differential Isolation: It is critical to worker safety that there be movement of air
through the decontamination unit from the clean side of the shower toward the Work Area. This
movement of air must be adequate to carry away airborne fibers that result from the
decontamination and showering process so that the worker is breathing clean air when the
respirator is removed. This will typically result in a drafty shower but a safe worker.
Continuously maintain the pressure differential required for the Work Area in the:
1. Personnel Decontamination Unit: across the Shower Room with the Equipment Room at a
lower pressure than the Clean room.
2. Equipment Decontamination Unit: Across the Holding Room with the Wash Room at a lower
pressure than the Clean Room.
B. Air Circulation: Continuously maintain air circulation in Decontamination Units at same level as
required for Work Area.
C. Air Movement: Arrange air circulation through the Personnel Decontamination Unit so that it
produces a movement of air from the Clean Room through the Shower Room into the Equipment
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Room. At each opening, the airflow velocity must be sufficient to provide visible indications of
air movement into the Work Area. The velocity of airflow within the containment must be
adequate to remove airborne contamination from each worker's breathing zone without disturbing
the asbestos-containing material on surfaces.
3.6 USE OF THE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL AND AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM
A. General: Each unit shall be serviced by a dedicated minimum 115V-20A circuit with a GFCI
supplied from temporary power supply installed under requirements of Section 01503 Temporary
Facilities. Do not use existing branch circuits to power fan units. Power each negative air
machine from a separate line or circuit. If at all possible, power some of the units from a separate
panel.
B. Air Flow Tests: Airflow patterns will be checked before removal operations begin, at least once
per operating shift and any time there is a question regarding the integrity of the containment.
The primary test for airflow is to trace air currents with smoke tubes or other visual methods.
Flow checks are made at each opening and at each doorway to demonstrate that air is being drawn
into the containment and at each worker's position to show that air is being drawn away from the
worker’s location and toward the HEPA filtration unit.
C. Negative Pressure Ventilation: A sufficient quantity of negative pressure ventilation units shall
be used, equipped with HEPA filters and operated in accordance with ANSI Z9.2-79 (local
exhaust ventilation requirements), EPA guidance document EPA 560/5- 83-002 (Blue Book), and
EPA 560/5-85/024 (Purple Book).
D. Equipment: Check condition of equipment for each HEPA filtered fan unit and pressure
differential monitoring equipment including proper condition and operation of the following:
1. Squareness of HEPA Filter and condition of the seals, and proper operation of Magnehelic
gauge
2. Proper operation of all lights, operation of automatic shut down if exhaust is blocked, and
alarms
3. Proper operation and calibration of pressure monitoring equipment
E. Operation: Verify operation of the pressure differential system including, but not be limited to,
the following:
1. Plastic barriers and sheeting move lightly in toward Work Area and curtains of
decontamination units move lightly in toward Work Area.
2. There is a noticeable movement of air through the Decontamination Unit.
3. Use smoke tube to demonstrate air movement from Clean Room through Shower Room to
Equipment Room. Use smoke tubes to demonstrate a definite motion of air across all areas
in which work is to be performed.
4. Use a differential pressure meter or manometer to demonstrate the required pressure
differential at barriers separating the Work Area from the balance of the building,
equipment, ductwork or outside.
5. Modify the Pressure Differential System as necessary to demonstrate successfully the
above.
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F. Test: Test negative pressure system by allowing the system at negative 0.030 inches of water to
operate 2 hours before any asbestos-containing material is wetted or removed. Demonstrate using
strip chart that required negative pressure was maintained during this period. The Owner or
Owner’s Representative shall inspect the containment system after the test period to detect any
problems. If the system passes inspection, removal may then begin. Use smoke tubes to
demonstrate a positive motion of air across all areas. Monitor and record the pressure differential
from two points. The recording shall be done through the use of manometers with LED/LCD
display (readout) and equipped with properly operating circular or strip chart recorders. Provide
adequate paper and pen supplies for recorders. If the containment sustains damage or repairs are
made during or after the test period, the containment must be re-tested for 2 hours prior to re-
commencing work activities.
G. Use of System During Abatement Operations
1. Start fan units before beginning work (before any asbestos-containing material is
disturbed). After abatement work has begun, run units continuously to maintain a constant
pressure differential and air circulation until decontamination of the Work Area and
clearance air sampling is complete. Do not turn off units at the end of the work shift or
when abatement operations temporarily stop. Start abatement work at a location farthest
from the exhaust units and proceed toward them.
2. After the initial airflow patterns have been checked, the static pressure must be monitored
within the containment. At all times a manometer with strip chart recorder or equipment
shall be set up and operational. To meet this requirement, the Contractor shall install two
functioning manometers in two separate locations, to ensure backup manometer is in place
as a contingency for equipment failure. At all times both manometers shall read a
minimum negative 0.030 inches of water.
If pressure drops below negative 0.030 inches the Contractor shall stop active abatement
activities and begin corrective action, active abatement may recommence once negative
pressure has maintained -0.030 inches for at least two hours after correction was
completed. For projects that have an onsite Owner’s-Representative, submit daily a copy
of the 24-hour duration chart from the previous day. For projects that do not have an
onsite Owner’s-Representative, submit weekly copies of the 24-hour duration charts from
the previous week.
3. Do not shut down air pressure differential system during encapsulating procedures, unless
authorized by the Owner in writing. Supply sufficient pre-filters to allow frequent changes.
4. Start abatement work at a location farthest from the fan units and proceed toward them.
5. Corrective Actions: If the manometers or pressure gauges demonstrate a reduction in
pressure differential below the required level, work should cease and the reason for the
change investigated and appropriate changes made. The airflow patterns should be retested
before work begins again.
6. If an electric power failure occurs, immediately stop all abatement work and do not resume
until power is restored and negative air units are operating again.
7. If air must be exhausted to the interior of the building, air samples will be taken and
analyzed by PCM or any equivalent method approved by the Owner at least every day and
must meet the requirements of CDPHE Maximum Allowable Asbestos Level to ensure that
there is no breach in the filtering system. In the event that the maximum allowable
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asbestos level is exceeded, all of the requirements of CDPHE Regulation 8 Asbestos Spill
Response must be met.
8. At completion of abatement work, allow fan units to run as specified under section 01711,
to remove airborne fibers that may have been generated during abatement work and
cleanup and to purge the Work Area with clean makeup air. The units may be required to
run for a longer time after decontamination, if dry or only partially wetted asbestos material
was encountered during any abatement work.
H. Dismantling the System:
When a final inspection and the results of final air tests indicate that the area has been
decontaminated, fan units may be removed from the Work Area. Allow the units to operate until
all Critical barriers and pre-filters are removed and sealed in disposal bags. Decontaminate
exteriors of machine and seal the intakes to the machine with 6 mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene to
prevent environmental contamination from the filters.
END OF SECTION - 01513
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SECTION 01526 – TEMPORARY CONTAINMENTS/ENCLOSURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Before Start of Work submit product data and MSDS, or equivalent, in accordance with the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for the following where applicable:
1. Strippable Coatings: Submit following:
a) Product description including major components and solvents.
b) Test report on ASTM E84 test of surface burning characteristics.
c) Manufacturer's installation instructions. Indicate portions applicable to the project
and selected assemblies where the manufacturer offers alternatives.
d) MSDS
2. Spray Cement: Submit following:
a) Product description including major components and solvents.
b) Manufacturer's installation instructions. Indicate portions applicable to the project.
c) MSDS
3. Sheet Plastic: Product data for fire retardant plastic (NFPA 701 test) (if applicable).
4. Signs: When requested, submit samples of signs to be used.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SHEET PLASTIC
A. Standard Polyethylene Sheeting: A single polyethylene film in the largest sheet size possible to
minimize seams, 6.0 mil thick for critical barriers, fixed objects, and floors, 4.0 mil thick for walls
and ceilings Use clear, frosted, or black as indicated.
B. Flame Resistant Polyethylene Sheeting: Where flame-resistant polyethylene sheeting is
specified in the scope of work, or where ignition sources are present, provide flame-resistant
polyethylene film that conforms to requirements set forth by the NFPA Standard 701, Small Scale
Fire Test for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films. Provide largest size possible to minimize
seams, 6.0 mil (0.15 mm) thick frosted or black as indicated.
C. Reinforced Polyethylene Sheeting: Where plastic sheet constitutes the only barrier between the
Work Area and the building exterior, provide translucent, nylon reinforced or woven
polyethylene, laminated, flame-resistant, polyethylene film that conforms to requirements set
forth by the NFPA Standard 701, Small Scale Fire Test for Flame-resistant Textiles and Films.
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Provide largest size possible to minimize seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick, frosted or black as
indicated.
2.2 STRIPPABLE COATINGS (Where Applicable and Authorized by Owner)
A. Strippable Coatings: Provide strippable coatings in aerosol cans or premixed for spray
application formulated to adhere gently to surfaces and remove cleanly by peeling off at the
completion of the work.
1. Provide only water-based latex materials.
2. Provide materials manufactured for the specific application required.
B. Wall Coating: Designed to be easy to remove.
C. Floor Coating: Designed to provide a tough film that resists spread of water beneath plastic layer.
D. Window Coating: Recommended by the manufacturer for use on windows. Supply materials
that are designed to be stable on glass in sunlight and resist the transmission of ultraviolet
radiation.
E. Fire Safety: Provide materials that meet the following requirements:
1. When wet or while being installed:
a) Do not create combustible vapors
b) Have no flash point
c) Are not noxious
d) Department of Transportation category of non-flammable
2. When dry, material must have a Class A rating as a building material and meet the following
requirements when tested in accordance with ASTM E-84:
a) Flame Spread no greater than 20
b) Fuel Contributed 0
c) Smoke Developed no more than 110
F. Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in unopened, factory-labeled containers.
G. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following:
Isotek Corporation
P.O. Box 29799
New Orleans, LA 70189-0799
(504)367-9856
Spray Poly
H.B. Fuller Co
3900 Jackson St., NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(800) 328-4594
Spray Poly
Part no. 3256
2.3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Duct Tape: Provide duct tape in 2 inch or 3 inch (50 mm or 75 mm) widths as indicated, with an
adhesive which is formulated to stick aggressively to sheet polyethylene.
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B. Spray Cement: Provide spray adhesive in aerosol cans that is specifically formulated to stick
tenaciously to sheet polyethylene.
C. Additional Materials: Provide staple guns, hot glue guns and other mechanical fastening tools
and supplies to provide additional support to polyethylene sheeting.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SEQUENCE OF WORK
Carry out work of this section sequentially. Complete each of the following activities in accordance with
requirements before proceeding to the next.
1. Provide emergency exits and emergency lighting.
2. Control access
3. Provide respiratory and worker protection.
4. Provide Critical Barriers, Negative Pressure Ventilation System and Decontamination
Units
5. Prepare Area (Precleaning, Moveable Objects)
6. Provide Primary and Secondary Barriers.
7. Provide Isolation Areas as required.
8. Provide Drop Cloths.
3.2 GENERAL
A. Work Area: the location where asbestos abatement work occurs. The Work Area is a variable of
the extent of work of the Contract. It may be a portion of a room, a single room, or a complex of
rooms. A "Work Area" is considered contaminated during the work, and must be isolated from
the balance of the building within a containment, and decontaminated at the completion of the
asbestos control work.
A. Isolation: Completely isolate the Work Area from other parts of the building so as to prevent
asbestos-containing dust or debris from passing beyond the isolated area. Should the area beyond
the Work Area(s) become contaminated with asbestos-containing dust or debris as a consequence
of the work, clean those areas in accordance with the procedures indicated in Section 01711
Project Decontamination. Perform all such required cleaning or decontamination at no additional
cost to Owner.
1. Prior to beginning pre-cleaning and area preparation, establish Critical Barriers and
appropriate decontamination facilities, install negative pressure ventilation units and
initiate negative pressure within the Work Area. Seal off all windows, doorways, elevator
openings, corridor entrances, drains, ducts, grills, grates, diffusers, skylights and any other
openings between the Work Area with a minimum of two (2) layers of six (6) mil
polyethylene sheeting and tape.
2. Post appropriate signs meeting the specifications of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 at all
outside entrances to air locks. Signs shall be posted at a distance sufficiently far enough
away from the Work Area to permit an employee to read the sign and take the necessary
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protective measures to avoid exposure. Additional signs may need to be posted following
construction of work place containment barriers.
C. Disabling HVAC Systems: The power to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems that service the regulated area must be deactivated and locked out. All ducts, grills,
access ports, windows and vents must be sealed off with two layers of plastic to prevent re-
entrainment of contaminated air.
D. Pre-Cleaning and Removing Movable Objects: Clean movable objects and remove them from
the Work Area before a containment is constructed unless moving the objects creates a hazard.
Moveable objects will be assumed to be asbestos contaminated and are to be either both cleaned
with amended water and a HEPA vacuum, and then removed from the area or wrapped and then
disposed of as asbestos-contaminated waste material (ACWM). The following describes the
protocol for moveable objects:
1. Preclean all movable objects within the Work Area using HEPA filtered vacuums and/or
wet cleaning methods as appropriate. After cleaning, these objects shall be removed from
the Work Area and carefully stored in an uncontaminated location. Dispose of all debris,
filters, rags, mop head and other cleaning wastes as ACWM in sealed leak-tight containers.
3. Preclean all fixed objects in the Work Area using HEPA filtered vacuums and/or wet
cleaning techniques as appropriate. Careful attention must be paid to machinery behind
grills or gratings where access may be difficult but contamination can be significant. Also,
pay particular attention to wall, floor and ceiling penetrations behind fixed items. After
pre-cleaning, completely seal fixed objects within a minimum of two (2) layers of six (6)
mil polyethylene sheeting and seal securely in place with tape.
4. Permanent fixtures, shelves, electronic equipment, laboratory tables, sprinklers, alarm
systems, closed circuit TV equipment and computer cables that must remain in the Work
Area and that require special ventilation or containment requirements shall be designated at
the pre-bid meeting along with specified means of protection. Control panels, gauges etc.
in the Work Area may require Owner access during abatement. These shall be designated
at the pre-bid meeting and special enclosures constructed with access flags sealed with
waterproof tape. Dispose of all debris, filters, rags, mop head and other cleaning wastes as
ACWM in sealed leak-tight containers.
5. Preclean all surfaces in the Work Area using HEPA filtered vacuums and/or wet cleaning
methods as appropriate. Do not use any methods that would raise dust such as dry
sweeping or vacuuming with equipment not equipped with HEPA filters. Do not disturb
asbestos containing materials during the pre-cleaning phase. Dispose of all debris, filters,
rags, mop head and other cleaning wastes as ACWM in sealed leak-tight containers.
E. Containments: Construct containments to provide an airtight seal around ducts and openings into
existing ventilation systems and around penetrations for electrical conduits, telephone wires,
water lines, drain pipes, etc. Construct containments to be both airtight and watertight except for
those openings designed to provide entry and/or air flow control. Unless spray-poly is specified
or authorized, use sheet plastic for constructing containments.
1. Polyethylene sheeting for floors, stationary objects and Critical Barriers shall be a
minimum of 6-mil thick. Use a minimum of two layers of 6-mil thickness in widths
selected to minimize the number of joints. Joints shall be staggered. Walls shall be
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covered with a minimum of two layers of 4-mil polyethylene with staggered joints. Wall
layers shall cover floor layers that are run 24" up the wall, (unless spray-poly is used). If a
containment area has a ceiling that will not be abated as part of the abatement work, at a
minimum, the ceiling shall be covered with sheeting that shall consist of one layer of four
(4) mil or thicker polyethylene, unless spray poly is used. It shall be installed to minimize
seams and shall extend beyond wall/ceiling joints at least twelve (12) inches. No seams
shall be located along wall/ceiling joints.
2. Method of attaching polyethylene sheeting shall be agreed upon in advance by the
Contractor and Owner or Owner’s Representative and selected to minimize damage to
equipment and surfaces. Method of attachment may include any combination of duct tape
or other waterproof tape, furring strips, spray glue, staples, nails, screws or other effective
procedures capable of sealing adjacent sheets of polyethylene and capable of sealing
polyethylene to dissimilar finished or unfinished surfaces under both wet and dry
conditions.
3. Polyethylene sheeting utilized for worker decontamination containment shall be opaque
white or black in color.
4. Floors, stationary objects and critical barriers will be covered with a minimum of two
layers of 6-mil minimum sheeting. Floors requiring special protection shall be specified at
the pre-bid meeting. Carpeting, hardwood flooring and tile floors may be damaged by
falling material, water leaks, ladder feet, scaffold wheels, etc. Additional layers of
protection such as plywood, canvas drop cloths or extra plastic sheeting may be required by
the Owner. Additional layers of sheeting may be utilized as drop cloths to aid in cleanup
of bulk materials. Plastic shall be sized to minimize seams. If the floor area necessitates
seams, those on successive layers of sheeting shall be staggered to reduce the potential for
water to penetrate to the flooring material. A distance of at least 6 feet between seams is
sufficient. DO NOT locate any seams at wall/floor joints. Floor sheeting shall extend at
least 24 inches up the sidewalls of the Work Area. Sheeting shall be installed in a fashion
so as to prevent slippage between successive layers of material.
5. Cover walls in the Work Area with polyethylene sheeting. Openings through walls to
uncontaminated areas of the building must be sealed. Walls will be covered with a
minimum of two layers of 4-mil polyethylene sheeting. Plastic shall be sized to minimize
seams. Seams shall be staggered and separated by a distance of at least 6 feet. Wall
sheeting shall overlap floor sheeting by at least 24 inches beyond the wall/floor joint to
provide a better seal against water damage and for negative pressure.
6. Wall sheeting shall be secured adequately to prevent it from falling away from the walls.
7. If the containment area has a ceiling that will not be abated as part of the abatement work,
at a minimum, the ceiling area shall be covered with polyethylene sheeting that shall
consist of one (1) layer of four (4) mil or thicker polyethylene sheeting. It shall be
installed to minimize seams and shall extend beyond wall/ceiling joints at least 12 inches.
No seams shall be located along wall/ceiling joints.
F. Size: Construct containment with sufficient volume to encompass all of the working surfaces yet
allow unencumbered movement by the worker(s), provide unrestricted air flow past the worker(s),
and ensure walking surfaces can be kept free of tripping hazards.
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G. Shape: The containment may be any shape that optimizes the flow of ventilation air past the
worker(s).
H. Structural Integrity: The walls, ceilings and floors must be supported in such a manner that
portions of the containment will not fall down during normal use.
I. Barrier Supports: Provide frames as necessary to support all unsupported spans of sheeting.
J. Openings: It is not necessary that the structure be airtight; openings may be designed to direct
airflow. Such openings are to be located at a distance from active removal operations. They are
to be designed to draw air into the containment under all anticipated circumstances. Such
openings must be fitted with either HEPA filters to trap dust or automatic trap doors that prevent
dust from escaping the containment in the event that negative pressure is lost. Openings for exits
are to be controlled by an airlock or a vestibule.
K. Tools: Place all tools, scaffolding, staging, etc. necessary for the work in the area to be isolated
prior to completion of Work Area isolation.
L. Areas Within a Containment: Each containment consists of a Work Area, a decontamination
containment system, and waste load-out area. The Work Area where the asbestos removal
operations occur are to be separated from both the decontamination containment system, and
waste load-out area by physical curtains, doors, and/or airflow patterns that force any airborne
contamination back into the Work Area.
M. Inspection Windows: Install inspection windows in locations shown on the plans or as directed
by the Owner or Owner’s Representative. Each inspection window is to have a minimum of a 12-
inch x12 inch viewing area fabricated from ¼-inch acrylic or polycarbonate sheet (plexiglass).
Install window in a manner that provides unobstructed vision from outside to inside of the Work
Area. Protect windows from damage from scratching, dirt or any coatings used during the work.
A sufficient number of windows are to be installed to provide observation of all portions of the
Work Area that can be made visible from adjacent areas. Inspection windows that open into
uncontrolled area are to be covered with a removable plywood hatch secured by lock and hasp.
Provide keys to the Owner for all such locks.
3.3 EMERGENCY EXITS
Provide emergency exits and emergency lighting as set forth below:
A. Emergency Exits: At each existing exit door from the Work Area provide the following means for
emergency exiting:
1. Arrange exit door so that it is secure from outside the Work Area but permits exiting from
the Work Area.
2. Mark outline of door on Primary and Critical Barriers with luminescent paint at least 1 inch
(25.4 mm) wide. Hang a razor knife on a string beside outline. Arrange Critical and Primary
barriers so that they can be easily cut with one pass of razor knife. Paint words
“EMERGENCY EXIT” inside outline with luminescent paint in letters at least one foot high
and 2 inches (50.8 mm) wide.
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3. Where no natural lighting is present in the Work Area, provide a lighted EXIT sign at each
exit or provide battery-operated emergency lighting that switches on automatically in the
event of a power failure.
3.4 CONTROL ACCESS
A. Isolation: Isolate the Work Area to prevent entry by building occupants into the Work Area or
surrounding controlled areas. All other means of access shall be blocked or locked so as to
prevent entry to or exit from the Work Area. The only exceptions for this rule may be a waste
pass-out airlock that shall be sealed except during the removal of containerized asbestos waste
from the Work Area, and emergency exists in case of fire or accident. Emergency exits shall not
be locked from the inside; however, they shall be sealed with polyethylene sheeting and tape until
needed.
1. Submit to Owner a list of doors and other openings that must be secured to isolate Work
Area. Include on list notation if door or opening is in an indicated exit route.
2. Owner will notify building occupants of impending activity and enforcement of restricted
access by Owner’s employees. Owner will secure all doors into Work Area.
3. Owner will construct partitions or closures across any opening into the Work Area.
B. Locked Access: Arrange Work Area so that the only access into Work Area is through secured
access (lockable doors, gates, etc.) to personnel and equipment decontamination units. A logbook
shall be maintained in the clean room area of the work decontamination system. Anyone who
enters the Work Area must record name, affiliation, time in, time out and personal protective
equipment worn for each entry. Access to the Work Area shall be through a single worker
decontamination system.
1. Where no existing doors can be used to control access, install temporary doors at temporary
barrier with entrance type locksets that are key lockable from the outside and always
unlocked and operable from the inside. Do not use deadbolts or padlocks. Padlock and hasp
locks may be used when work is conducted within a secured unoccupied building, in order to
secure the Work Area the end of the work shift.
2. For existing doors that can be used to control access, and if permitted by Owner, replace
locksets or passage sets on doors leading to decontamination units with temporary locksets
for duration of the project. Remove any deadbolts or padlocks. Use entry type locksets that
are key lockable from outside and always unlocked and operable from inside. After meeting
Contractor release criteria set forth in Section 01711 Project Decontamination reinstall
original locks, passage sets and locksets and adjust for proper operation.
3. Provide one key for each door to Owner, and Owner’s Representative and maintain one key
in clean room of decontamination unit (three total).
C. Visual Barrier: Where the Work Area is immediately adjacent to or within view of occupied
areas, provide a visual barrier of opaque polyethylene sheeting at least 6 mil (0.15 mm) in
thickness so that the work procedures are not visible to building occupants. Where this visual
barrier would block natural light, substitute frosted or woven rip-stop sheet plastic in locations
approved by the Owner.
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C. Demarcation: Demarcate the regulated area in any manner that minimizes the number of persons
within the area and protects persons outside the area from exposure to airborne concentrations of
asbestos. Where critical barriers or negative pressure containments are used, they may demarcate
the regulated area. The Contractor shall post warning signs at the approaches to containment
barriers and at entrances to the containment in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1926.1101.
E. Access: Limit access to regulated areas to authorized persons as defined by OSHA, and to the
Owner, Owner’s Project Administrator or a representative authorized by one of these entities. The
Work Area is to be restricted only to authorized, trained and protected personnel. These may
include the Contractor's employees, employees of contractors, Owner employees and
representatives, state and local inspectors and any other designated individuals. A list of
authorized personnel shall be established prior to job start and posted in the clean room of the
work decontamination facility. Entry into the Work Area by unauthorized individuals shall be
reported immediately to Owner by the Contractor.
F. Warning Signs: Provide construction warning signs at each locked door leading to Work Area
reading as follows:
1. Print text in both English and Spanish.
Legend
KEEP OUT
CONSTRUCTION
WORK AREA
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED
BEYOND THIS POINT
2. At all approaches to the Work Area outside critical barriers and at entrances to the Work
Area (at shower entrance) post an approximately 20 inch by 14 inch manufactured caution
sign displaying the following legend with letter sizes and styles of a visibility required by
29 CFR 1926:
Legend
DANGER
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CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED
IN THIS AREA
3. Provide commercially available signs that comply with OSHA requirements.
4. For exterior signs, mechanically fasten plastic signs that can withstand moisture, wind,
snow and other environmental factors.
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3.5 RESPIRATORY AND WORKER PROTECTION
A. Before proceeding with critical barriers, pre-cleaning and preparation provide Worker Protection
and Respiratory Protection based on initial exposure assessment.
B. Before proceeding with pre-cleaning and preparation, provide Personnel Decontamination Unit
and Negative Pressure Ventilation System.
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3.6 CRITICAL BARRIERS
A. Completely Separate the Work Area from other portions of the building, and the outside by
closing all openings with sheet plastic barriers at least 6 mil in thickness, or by sealing cracks
leading out of Work Area with duct tape.
B. Individually seal all ventilation openings (supply and exhaust), doorways, windows, and other
openings into the Work Area with duct tape alone or with polyethylene sheeting at least 6 mil
(0.15 mm) in thickness, taped securely in place with duct tape. Maintain seal until all work
including Project Decontamination is completed. Take care in sealing of lighting fixtures to avoid
melting or burning of sheeting. Clean housings and ducts of all overspray materials prior to
erection of any Critical Barrier that will restrict access.
C. Provide Sheet Plastic barriers at least 6 mil (0.15 mm) in thickness as required to seal openings
completely from the Work Area into adjacent areas. Seal the perimeter of all sheet plastic barriers
with duct tape or spray cement.
D. Mechanically Support sheet plastic independently of duct tape or spray cement seals so that seals
do not support the weight of the plastic. Following are acceptable methods of supporting sheet
plastic barriers.
1. Cardboard furring strips or pieces held in place with ¾ inch staples to hold plastic to
substrate.
2. Plywood squares 6 inch x 6 inch x ⅜ inch held in place with one 6d smooth masonry nail
or electro-galvanized common nail driven through center of the plywood and duct tape on
plastic so that plywood clamps plastic to the wall. Locate plywood squares at each end,
corner and at maximum 4 feet on centers.
3. Nylon or polypropylene rope or wire and PVC piping with a maximum unsupported span
of 10 feet, minimum ¼ inch in diameter suspended between supports securely fastened on
either side of opening at maximum 1 foot below ceiling. Tighten rope so that it has 2
inches maximum dip. Drape plastic over rope from outside Work Area so that a two-foot
long flap of plastic extends over rope into Work Area. Staple or wire plastic to itself 1 inch
below rope at maximum 6 inches on centers to form a sheath over rope. Lift flap and seal
to ceiling with duct tape or spray cement. Seal loop at bottom of flap with duct tape. Erect
entire assembly so that it hangs vertically without a “shelf” upon which debris could
collect.
4. Hot glue where cold temperatures prevent tape and spray adhesive from properly sealing
seams.
3.7 PREPARE AREA
A. Scaffolding: If fixed scaffolding is to be used to provide access HEPA vacuum and wet clean
area prior to scaffolding installation.
B. Moveable Objects: Preclean all moveable objects such as, equipment, and or supplies with a
HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner or by wet cleaning, as specified in Section 01712 Cleaning and
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Decontamination Procedures, prior to being moved or covered. All equipment, furniture, etc.
shall be precleaned unless specified by the Owner.
C. Surfaces: Clean All Surfaces in Work Area with a HEPA filtered vacuum or by wet wiping prior
to the installation of primary barrier.
D. Cleaning and Sealing Surfaces: After cleaning with water and a HEPA vacuum, surfaces of
stationary objects should be covered with two layers of plastic sheeting. The sheeting should be
secured with duct tape or an equivalent method to provide a watertight seal around the object.
E. Electrical and Mechanical Items: Remove all electrical and mechanical items, such as lighting
fixtures, clocks, diffusers, registers, escutcheon plates, etc. which cover any part of the surface to
be worked on with the work.
F. General Construction Items: Remove all general construction items as directed by Owner to
facilitate access to materials and prevent interference with work. Components such as cabinets,
casework, door and window trim, moldings, ceilings, trim, etc. Clean, decontaminate and reinstall
(where specified) all such materials, upon completion of all removal work with materials, finishes,
and workmanship to match existing installations before start of work.
3.8 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BARRIERS
Protect building and other surfaces in the Work Area from damage from water and high humidity or from
contamination from asbestos-containing debris, slurry or high airborne fiber levels by covering with primary
or secondary barriers as described below. Primary barrier refers to outermost layer of protective polyethylene
sheeting and secondary refers to the innermost layer of protective polyethylene sheeting resulting in two
layers of sheeting on floors and walls (single layer of 4-mil polyethylene sheeting on ceiling).
1. Sheet Plastic: Protect surfaces in the Work Area with two (2) layers of plastic sheeting on
floor and walls, or as otherwise directed on the Contract Drawings or in writing by the
Owner. Perform work in the following sequence.
a) All seams in the sheeting should overlap, be staggered and not be located at corners
or wall-to-floor joints.
b) Cover Floor of Work Area with 2 individual layers of clear polyethylene sheeting,
each at least 6 mil in thickness, turned up walls at least 12 inches. Form a sharp
right angle bend at junction of floor and wall so that there is no radius that could be
stepped on causing the wall attachment to be pulled loose. Both spray-glue and duct
tape all seams in floor covering. Locate seams in top layer six feet from, or at right
angles to, seams in bottom layer. Install sheeting so that top layer can be removed
independently of bottom layer.
c) Cover Carpeting with three (3) layers of polyethylene sheeting at least 6 mil (0.15
mm) in thickness. Place corrugated cardboard sheets between the top and middle
layers of polyethylene.
d) Where plywood protection of flooring is specified, cover Sheet Plastic in areas
where scaffolding is to be used with a single layer of 2-inch CDX plywood or 1/4
inch tempered hardboard. Wrap edges and corners of each sheet with duct tape. At
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completion of abatement work wrap plywood or hardboard with 2 layers of 6 mil
(0.15 mm) polyethylene and move to next Work Area or dispose of as an asbestos-
contaminated waste material in accordance with section 02086 Disposal of
Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material.
e) Cover all walls in Work Area including “Critical Barrier” sheet plastic barriers with
two layers of polyethylene sheeting, at least 4 mil in thickness, mechanically
supported and sealed with duct tape or spray-glue in the same manner as “Critical
Barrier” sheet plastic barriers. Tape all joints including the joining with the floor
covering with duct tape or as otherwise indicated on the Contract Documents or in
writing by the Owner.
f) If a containment area has a ceiling that will not be abated as part of the abatement
work, at a minimum, the ceiling shall be covered with sheeting that shall consist of
one layer of 4 mil or thicker polyethylene, unless spray poly is used. It shall be
installed to minimize seams and shall extend beyond wall/ceiling joints at least
twelve (12) inches. No seams shall be located along wall/ceiling joints.
g) Elevator: Cover walls, floor and ceiling of elevator with 2 layers of 6 mil (0.15 mm)
polyethylene. Arrange entry to Work Area so that elevator door is in a positively
pressurized space outside the clean room of the decontamination unit. At
completion of work clean elevator as set forth in Section 01711 Porject
Decontamination. Refer to Section 01013 Summary of Work for additional
requirements for protection of elevator.
h) Stairs and Ramps: Do not cover stairs or ramps with unsecured sheet plastic. Where
stairs or ramps are covered with plastic, provide 3/4-inch exterior grade plywood
treads or non-slip material securely held in place over plastic. Do not cover rungs or
rails with any type of protective materials.
i) Repair of Damaged Polyethylene Sheeting: Remove and replace plastic sheeting
which has been damaged by removal operations or where seal has failed allowing
water to seep between layers. Remove affected sheeting and wipe down entire area.
Install new sheet plastic only when area is completely dry.
2. Strippable Coating (where applicable and authorized): Protect surfaces in the Work Area
with a strippable coating. Perform all work in strict compliance with manufacturer's
instructions. Carry out work in the following sequence.
a) Inspect: Before start of coating work inspect all surfaces to be coated. Report any
surfaces that may be damaged by the material or any condition that may interfere
with adhesion of the coating to a surface to the Owner before application of coating.
b) Photograph or videotape existing damage to affected surfaces and submit
documentation to Owner.
c) Test Patches: Apply test patches as directed by Owner. Apply a small area of
strippable coating to a hidden or obscure area of each surface in the Work Area to be
coated. Allow to dry and peal off. Demonstrate results to Owner prior to coating
entire area. Coating should strip cleanly without peeling the surface off of the
substrate. Commence coating of area only after receiving written authorization from
the Owner.
d) Cover surfaces and equipment in work are from which coating may not strip cleanly.
e) Cover shelving, clocks, light fixtures and other equipment with one layer of 6 mil
(0.15 mm) sheet plastic.
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f) Cover fabric, paper, cork wall coverings or unpainted gypsum board with one layer
of 6 mil (0.15 mm) sheet plastic.
g) Tape over any cracks that are larger than 1/16 inch. Tape over electrical outlets,
switches, door locks etc.
h) Cover wood including plywood, paneling, etc. in Work Area with one layer of 6 mil
(0.15 mm) sheet plastic.
i) Cover carpeting with two (2) layers of polyethylene sheeting at least 6 mil (0.15
mm) in thickness.
j) Do not use strippable coating as an adhesive to hold sheet plastic in place.
k) Coat or cover windows into Work Area. Cover windows with one layer of 6 mil
(0.15 mm) sheet plastic. Cover sheet plastic with a thin but continuous coat of
window or wall coating.
l) Protect critical barriers: Install strippable coating so that it will not remove critical
barriers during stripping of coating. Cover critical barriers comprised of sheet
plastic with a second layer of sheet plastic configured to be removed with strippable
coating. Protect critical barriers made from tape with a protective layer of sheet
plastic or duct tape.
m) Coat all surfaces in Work Area with strippable coating in following order.
i. Walls: Coat seams, corners, and junctions vertically. Coat the balance of
walls horizontally lapping over vertical sprayed areas by 50 percent.
ii. Floor: Coat floor lapping wall by 12 inches (305mm). Start at point furthest
from entrance to Work Area and work toward door.
iii. Use straight edge to shield ACM from coating during spray application.
n) Apply: to a minimum of the following thicknesses. Thickness is to be measured
when material is wet using a wet film thickness gauge.
SURFACE MINIMUM REQUIRED
TO BE THICKNESS COATING
COATED WHEN WET TYPE
Critical Barriers Not Applicable Sheet Plastic
Covers
Glass 12 mil (0.254 mm) Window Coating
Plastic Over Glass 2 mil (0.051 mm) Wall Coating
Paneling 12 mil (0.305 mm) Wall Coating
Painted Walls, Wall Covering,
Glazed Tile 15 mil (0.381 mm) Wall Coating
Smoothly Painted Brick,
Painted Concrete Block
Floors 15 mil (0.381 mm) Floor Coating
Unpainted Brick, 20 mil (0.51 mm) Wall Coating
Unpainted Concrete Block, Rough Wood
1) Coat brick and concrete block with a sufficient thickness of coating to obscure
color of substrate completely.
2) Do not apply over tacky or chalky adhesives remaining from carpet or other
flooring covering removal.
o) Respiratory protection: Require that all workers in Work Area from start of spray
operation until all surfaces are dry use as a minimum requirement a half-face
negative pressure respirator equipped with combination ammonia and HEPA type
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filter cartridges or other appropriate respiratory protection as required by OSHA 29
CFR 1926.1101(h)(2) and as specified in Section 01562 Respiratory Protection.
p) Worker protection: Equip all workers in Work Area during spray operation with eye
protection, disposable gloves, and disposable paper suits.
q) Ventilation: during spraying operation maintain a minimum of 4 air changes per
hour in the entire Work Area. Operate one additional HEPA filtered fan unit per
spray operator in area while spraying is taking place.
3. Sealing Elevators: If an elevator shaft is located in the regulated area, it should be either
shut down and/or isolated by sealing with two layers of plastic sheeting. The sheeting
should provide enough slack to accommodate the pressure changes in the shaft without
breaking the airtight seal.
3.9 ISOLATION AREA (IF SPECIFIED)
A. Maintain isolation areas where specified between the Work Area and adjacent building if
specified on plans or in the scope of work:
B. Form isolation area by controlling access to the space in the same manner as a Work Area.
Physically isolate the space from the Work Area and adjacent areas. Accomplish physical
isolation by:
1. Installing critical barriers in unoccupied space.
2. Erecting a second Critical Barrier a minimum of 3 feet (1.0 m) away from Work Area.
3.10 STOP WORK
If the Critical or Primary barrier falls or is breached in any manner stop asbestos removal work immediately
and comply with “Stop Work” requirements of Section 01013 Summary of Work. If odor, dust or similar
complaints are received that indicate a potential breach of containment, comply with “Stop Work” provisions
until investigation determines if any corrective action is required. Implement appropriate corrective action if
necessary.
3.11 EXTENSION OF WORK AREA
If the Critical Barrier is breached in any manner that could allow the passage of asbestos debris or airborne
fibers, then add affected area to the Work Area, enclose it as required by this Section of the specification and
decontaminate it as described in Section 01711 Project Decontamination.
3.12 DROP CLOTHS
Drop Cloths of plastic aid in protecting the primary layer from debris generated by the asbestos abatement
work are specified in the appropriate work sections.
3.13 EXTERIOR CONTAINMENTS
Construct exterior containments as a Critical Barrier as necessary to completely enclose the work. Fabricate
from reinforced polyethylene sheeting and 2-inch x 4-inch wood framework. Attach to existing building
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components or brace as necessary for lateral stability. Construct walls to meet all state and local regulations
for construction of temporary buildings. Construct to withstand wind, rain, snow and other climatic Slope
ceiling to permit drainage of rainwater.
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SECTION 01560 – WORKER PROTECTION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This section describes the equipment and procedures required for protecting workers against asbestos
contamination and other workplace hazards except for respiratory protection.
1.3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
Respiratory protection is specified in Section 01562 Respiratory Protection.
1.4 WORKER TRAINING
A.. AHERA Accreditation: All workers are to be accredited as Abatement Workers as required by
the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos abatement worker training (40 CFR Part 763,
Subpart E, Appendix C).
B. State and Local License: All workers are to be trained and certified as required by Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
1.5 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
A. Provide a medical surveillance program for all employees who may be exposed to airborne
asbestos. Provide medical monitoring for all employees or agents who may be exposed to
airborne asbestos to determine whether they are physically capable of working while wearing the
required respirator without suffering adverse health effects. In addition, Contractor must
document that personnel have received medical monitoring as required in OSHA 29 CFR
1926.1101. The Contractor must provide information to the examining physician about unusual
conditions in the work place environment (e.g., high temperatures, humidity, chemical
contaminants) that may impact on the employee's ability to perform work activities. The
physician’s written statement shall address all opinions as required in 29 CFR 1926.1101. OSHA
requires Medical Surveillance for any of the following employees:
1. Those engaged in Class I, II and III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year;
2. Those exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit or excursion limit; or,
3. Those assigned to work requiring use of a respirator.
B. Provide a medical surveillance program and physician’s opinion before a respirator is assigned as
required by 29 CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1926.103(e)(10).
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C. Provide medical examination that at a minimum meets OSHA requirements as set forth in 29 CFR
1926.1101. In addition, require that the physician provide an evaluation of the individual's ability
to work in hot environments.
1.6 SUBMITTALS:
Before start of work, submit the following to the Owner for review:
1. AHERA Accreditation: Submit copies of certificates from an EPA-approved AHERA
Abatement Workers course for each worker as evidence that each asbestos Abatement
Worker is accredited as required by the EPA Interim Final MAP asbestos abatement
worker training (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix C).
2. State and Local Certifications: Submit evidence that all workers have been trained and
certified as required by CDPHE.
3. Certificate Worker Acknowledgment: Submit an original signed copy of the Certificate of
Worker's Acknowledgment found at the end of this section, for each worker who is to be at
the job site or enter the Work Area.
4. Report from Medical Examination: Submit report from medical examination conducted
within last 12 months as part of compliance with OSHA medical surveillance requirements
for each worker who is to enter the Work Area. Submit, at a minimum, for each worker the
following:
a) Name and Social Security Number
b) The physician's written opinion as to whether the employee has any detected
medical conditions that would place the employee at an increased risk of material
health impairment from exposure to asbestos
c) Any recommended limitations on the employee or on the use of personal protective
equipment such as respirators
d) A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of the results of
the medical examination and of any medical conditions that may result from
asbestos exposure
e) A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of the increased
risk of lung cancer attributable to the combined effect of smoking and asbestos
exposure (29 CFR 1926.1101(m))
f) A legible typed version of the physician’s name, the physician’s signature, and date
of examination
5. Notarized Certifications: Submit certification signed by an officer of the abatement
contracting firm and notarized that exposure measurements, medical surveillance, and
worker training records are being kept in conformance with 29 CFR 1926.
PART 2 - EQUIPMENT
2.1 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
A.. General: Provide and require the use of protective clothing, such as coveralls or similar
whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for any employee exposed to
airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), as an 8-
hour time weighted average (TWA) and/or excursion limit prescribed by 29 CFR 1926.1101 or
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for which a required negative exposure assessment is not produced, and for any employee
performing Class I operations which involve the removal of over 25 linear or 10 square feet (7.5
linear meters or 3 square meters ) of TSI or surfacing ACM.
B. Coveralls: Provide disposable full-body coveralls and disposable head covers, and require that
they be worn by all workers in the Work Area. Provide a sufficient number for all required
changes, for all workers in the Work Area. Where heat and/or cold hazards are present or where
more durable clothing is needed, provide cloth full-body coveralls and hats; require that they be
worn by all workers in the Work Area. Require that workers change out of coverall in the
Equipment Room of the Personnel Decontamination Unit. Dispose of coverall as asbestos waste
at completion of all work.
C.. Additional Protective Clothing: Provide each worker with the protective clothing as required by
federal state and local regulations. This may include, but is not limited to hardhats, cold weather
gear, glove, boots and goggles.
D. Cold Weather Gear: For cold environments, provide each worker with an insulated jacket, pants,
gloves, shoes and hat. Dispose of cold weather gear as asbestos waste at completion of all work.
D. Boots: Provide work boots with non-skid soles, and where required by OSHA, provide steel toe
or steel shank boots for all workers at no cost to workers. Assign boots to workers. Paint
assignment on boots with waterproof enamel. Do not allow boots to be removed from the Work
Area for any reason, after being contaminated with ACM. Dispose of boots as asbestos-
contaminated waste at the end of the work or place in labeled asbestos disposal bags for transport
to the next project.
E. Hard Hats: Provide head protection (hard hats) as required by OSHA for all workers, and
additional for use by Owner. Label hats with same warning labels as used on disposal bags.
Require hard hats to be worn at all times that work is in progress that may potentially cause head
injury. Provide hard hats of type with plastic strap type suspension. Require hats to remain in the
Work Area throughout the work. Thoroughly clean, decontaminate and bag hats before removing
them from Work Area at the end of the work.
F. Goggles: Provide eye protection (goggles) as required by OSHA for all workers involved in
scraping, spraying, or any other activity that may potentially cause eye injury. Thoroughly clean,
decontaminate and bag goggles before removing them from Work Area at the end of the work.
G. Gloves: Provide work gloves to all workers and require that they be worn at all times in the Work
Area. Do not remove gloves from Work Area, dispose of gloves as asbestos-contaminated waste
at the end of the work.
2.2 ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Disposable coveralls, head covers, and footwear covers shall be provided by the Contractor to the Owner and
other authorized representatives who may inspect the job site. Provide two complete sets of coveralls per day
for visitors and inspectors.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Provide worker protection as required by the most stringent OSHA and/or EPA standards
applicable to the work. The following procedures are minimums to be adhered to regardless of
fiber count in the Work Area.
B. Each time Work Area is entered remove all street clothes in the Changing Room of the Personnel
Decontamination Unit and put on new disposable coverall, new head cover, and a clean respirator.
Proceed through shower room to equipment room and put on work boots.
C. Disposable clothing including head, foot and full body protection shall be provided in sufficient
quantities and adequate sizes for all workers and authorized visitors.
D. Disposable whole body clothing including head covers, gloves, and shoe coverings shall be
provided to and worn by all personnel in the asbestos control area. If elastic sleeve closures are
not provided, sleeves shall be secured with duct tape to gloves. Washable footwear having a non-
skid-tracking surface shall be provided and used by all personnel within the asbestos control area.
E. Contaminated clothing shall be treated as asbestos-containing material and disposed of as per
section 02086 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material.
F. The Contractor shall, at all times, have available for use by Owner or official visitors, two clean
sets of personal protective equipment (excluding air-purifying negative-pressure respirators,
which will be provided by individual visitors) and clothing, as required for entry in asbestos Work
Areas by these specifications. The items shall be stored in the clean room and clearly marked:
"FOR USE BY OFFICIAL VISITORS ONLY." Contractor shall provide to Owner all required
disposal suits, gloves, and towels necessary to conduct inspections and air monitoring.
G. Hard hats, protective eye wear, gloves, rubber boots and/or other footwear shall be provided as
required for workers and authorized visitors. Safety shoes may be required for some activities.
3.2 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
A. Require all workers to adhere to the following personal decontamination procedures whenever
they leave the Work Area:
1. Type C Supplied Air or Powered Air-Purifying Respirators: Require that all workers use
the following decontamination procedure as a minimum requirement whenever leaving the
Work Area:
a) When exiting area, remove disposable coveralls, disposable head covers, and
disposable footwear covers or boots in the equipment room.
b) Still wearing respirators, proceed to showers. Showering is mandatory. Care must
be taken to follow reasonable procedures in removing the respirator to avoid
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asbestos fibers while showering. The following procedure is required as a
minimum:
• Thoroughly wet body including hair and face. If using a Powered Air-Purifying
Respirator (PAPR) hold blower unit above head to keep canisters dry.
• With respirator still in place thoroughly wash body, hair, respirator face piece, and all
parts of the respirator except the blower unit and battery pack on a PAPR. Pay
particular attention to seal between face and respirator and under straps.
• Take a deep breath, hold it and/or exhale slowly, completely wet hair, face, and
respirator. While still holding breath, remove respirator and hold it away from face
before starting to breathe.
• Carefully wash facepiece of respirator inside and out.Rinse thoroughly.
• Rinse shower room walls and floor prior to exit.
• Proceed from shower to Changing Room and change into street clothes or into
new disposable work items.
2. If using PAPR: shut down in the following sequence, first cap inlets to filter cartridges, and
then turn off blower unit (this sequence will help keep debris which has collected on the
inlet side of filter from dislodging and contaminating the outside of the unit). Thoroughly
wash blower unit and hoses. Carefully wash battery pack with wet rag. Be extremely
cautious of getting water in battery pack as this will short out and destroy battery.
3. Air-Purifying Negative Pressure Respirators: Require that all workers use the following
decontamination procedure as a minimum requirement whenever leaving the Work Area
with a half or full face cartridge type respirator:
a) When exiting area, remove disposable coveralls, disposable head covers, and
disposable footwear covers or boots in the Equipment Room.
b) Still wearing respirators, proceed to showers. Showering is mandatory. Care must
be taken to follow reasonable procedures in removing the respirator and filters to
avoid asbestos fibers while showering. The following procedure is required as a
minimum:
• Thoroughly wet body from neck down.
• Wet hair as thoroughly as possible without wetting the respirator filter if using
an air purifying type respirator.
• Take a deep breath, hold it and/or exhale slowly, complete wetting of hair,
thoroughly wetting face, respirator and filters While still holding breath, remove
respirator and hold it away from face before starting to breathe.
• Dispose of wet filters from air-purifying respirator.
• Carefully wash facepiece of respirator inside and out.
• Shower completely with soap and water.
• Rinse thoroughly.
• Rinse shower room walls and floor prior to exit.
• Proceed from shower to Changing Room and change into street clothes or into
new disposable work items.
B. Remote Personnel Decontamination Unit: The following procedures are to be used if the
decontamination facility is used as a remote decontamination unit. Worker shall wear two suits,
with one removed after exiting the secondary containment, proceeding to the Decontamination
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Unit with the inner suit on. If a worker cannot gain direct access to the Equipment Room require
that he enter Decontamination Unit and proceed directly through Shower Room to Equipment
Room.
C. Within Work Area:
Require that workers do not eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, or apply cosmetics in the
Work Area. To eat, chew, drink or smoke, workers shall follow the decontamination procedure
described above, then dress in street clothes before entering the non-Work Areas of the building.
3.3 CERTIFICATE OF WORKER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Following this section is a Certificate of Worker’s Acknowledge. After each worker has been included in the
Contractor's Respiratory Protection Program, completed the training program and medical examination,
secure a fully executed copy of this form.
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CERTIFICATE OF WORKER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PROJECT NAME________________________________ DATE__________________
PROJECT ADDRESS____________________________________________________
CONTRACTOR'S NAME__________________________________________________
WORKING WITH ASBESTOS CAN BE DANGEROUS. INHALING ASBESTOS FIBERS HAS
BEEN LINKED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF CANCER. IF YOU SMOKE AND INHALE
ASBESTOS FIBERS THE CHANCE THAT YOU WILL DEVELOP LUNG CANCER IS
GREATER THAN THAT OF THE NON-SMOKING PUBLIC.
Your employer's contract with the Owner for the above project requires that; you be supplied with
the proper respirator and be trained in its use, you be trained in safe work practices and in the use of
the equipment found on the job, you receive a medical examination, and that these things are to have
been done at no cost to you.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: You must have been trained in the proper use of respirators, and
informed of the type respirator to be used on the above referenced project. You must be given a
copy of the written respiratory protection manual issued by your employer. You must be equipped
at no cost with the respirator to be used on the above project.
TRAINING COURSE: You must have been trained in the dangers inherent in handling asbestos
and breathing asbestos dust and in proper work procedures and personal and area protective
measures. This training must have been the equivalent in curriculum, training method and length to
the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos abatement worker training (40 CFR Part 763,
Subpart E, Appendix C) State law requires certification for workers and supervisors performing
asbestos abatement.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: You must have had a medical examination within the past 12
months at no cost to you. This examination must have included: health history, pulmonary function
tests and may have included an evaluation of a chest x-ray.
By signing this document you are acknowledging only that the Owner of the building you are about
to work in has advised you of your rights to training and protection relative to your employer.
Signature Social Security No
Printed Name Witness
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SECTION 01562 – RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. This section describes the equipment and procedures required for respiratory protection to protect
workers against breathing asbestos fibers.
B. Instruct and train each worker involved in asbestos abatement or maintenance and repair of friable
asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in proper respiratory use and require that each worker
always wear a properly fitted respirator in the Work Area from the start of any operation which
may cause airborne asbestos fibers until the Work Area is completely decontaminated. Use
respiratory protection appropriate for the fiber level encountered in the Work Area or as required
for other toxic or oxygen-deficient situations encountered.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
Before start of work submit the following to the Owner:
1. Product Data: Submit respirator manufacturer's product information for each component
used, including NIOSH and MSHA Certifications for each component in an assembly
and/or for entire assembly.
2. System Diagram: When a supplied air respiratory protection system is required by the
work, submit drawing showing assembly of components into a complete supplied air
respiratory protection system.
3. Operating Instructions: Submit complete operating and maintenance instructions for all
components and systems as a whole. Submittal is to be in bound manual form suitable for
field use.
4. Respiratory Protection Program: Submit Contractor's written respiratory protection
program manual as required by OSHA 1926.1101.
5. Initial Exposure Assessment: Submit level of respiratory protection intended for each
operation required by the project. Base this selection on an “Initial Exposure Assessment”
as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101. Submit information to support this “Initial
Exposure Assessment” on the form included at the end of this Section.
a) Submit data from exposure monitoring for the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs),
including 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) and 30 minute Excursion Limit
(EL) from prior asbestos jobs within 12 months;
b) Submit monitoring and analysis that were performed in compliance with the OSHA
asbestos standard in effect;
c) Submit data that was obtained under workplace conditions “closely resembling”
those that will exist during the Work. Submit data from past asbestos jobs where the
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type of asbestos abatement and other work, material, control methods, work
practices, and environmental conditions closely resemble those that will exist during
the work;
d. Submit exposure date from prior asbestos jobs where the work that was conducted
by employees who’s training and experience are no more extensive than that of
employees performing the current job; and,
e Based on the exposure data from the previous asbestos jobs, select respiratory
protection for the work that will, to a high degree of certainty, prevent worker
exposures (inside the respirator) that exceed the PELs set forth in this Section of the
specifications.
6. Resumé information: Submit resumé and information on training for individual monitoring
the operation of supplied air respiratory systems. Submit training certifications where
applicable. Submit résumé information on individuals performing employee exposure air
monitoring.
7. Exposure air monitoring results: Post exposure air monitoring results in temporary field
office and in the clean room of each Work Area. Post results within 24 hours after sample
collection. Results shall include name of employee, location and activity of worker, work
in progress, level of respiratory protection utilized, analytical result, flow rate (lpm),
sample duration (minutes), volume (liters), and airborne fiber concentration (f/cc).
1.4 AIR QUALITY FOR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
Provide air used for breathing in supplied air respiratory systems that meets or exceeds standards set for
C.G.A. type 1 (Gaseous Air) Grade D.
ALLOWABLE CONTAMINANTS
A. Supply air that has an asbestos concentration no greater than outside ambient conditions.
B. Supply air that meets the level of contaminants allowed according to the air quality standard
specified.
C. The following table sets forth the quantity of any given contaminant allowed according to the
referenced standards:
CGA CSA
Type 1 (Gaseous Air) Z180.1
CONTAMINANT Grade D Grade E Grade H
Carbon Monoxide, PPM/v 20 10 5 5
Carbon Dioxide, PPM/v 1000 500 500 500
Condensed Hydrocarbons, 5 5 1
mg./cu. meter
Gaseous Hydrocarbons - 10 25
as methane, PPM/v
Water Vapor - PPM/v (1) (1) (1) 27
dewpoint -50F -50F -50F -63F
Objectionable Odors None None None None
Nitrogen Dioxide, PPM/v - - 0.5 0.2
Nitrous Oxide, PPM/v - - - 5
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Sulfur Dioxide, PPM/v - - 0.5 -
Halogenated solvents, PPM/v - - 1 -
Other gaseous contaminants - - - (2)
Inorganic particulates, - - - 1
mg./cu. meter
- Indicates that the standard shows no limiting characteristics (1) The CGA standards do not indicate a specific moisture limit when the ambient temperature is above freezing. However,
since a
moisture content no greater than a -50 Degrees Fahrenheit (-45.56 Degrees Celsius) dewpoint (66 PPM/v) is necessary for carbon monoxide elimination, the CO limits could not be met unless
the air were dried to a -50
Degrees Fahrenheit (-45.56 Degrees Celsius) dewpoint or better. (2) Maximum allowable content of trichlorotrifluoroethane, dichlorodifluoromethane, and chlorodifluoromethane is 2 PPM/v
for each. Unlisted
contaminants shall not exceed one-tenth of the Threshold Limit Values (TLV's) for Chemical Substances in Workroom air adopted by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH).
1.5 DELIVERY
Deliver replacement parts, etc., not otherwise labeled by NIOSH or MSHA to job site in manufacturer's
containers.
PART 2 - EQUIPMENT
2.1 GENERAL
A. EPA and NIOSH recommend the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full
facepiece operating in pressure-demand mode or the use of a type c supplied air respirator with a
SCBA emergency backup. At a minimum, the Contractor shall base respiratory protection on
initial exposure assessment and subsequent employee exposure air monitoring results (airborne
fiber count).
B. Respiratory protective equipment shall be as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 regulations unless
specified elsewhere. Respiratory protection instructions shall be posted in the clean room. Use
respirators with an appropriate protection factor to assure that levels within the mask do not
exceed 0.010 f/cc as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). When the exposure levels are
established, use the appropriate level of respiratory protection as required under 29 CFR
1926.1101.
C. As a precautionary measure, regardless of airborne fiber levels, the following shall be the
minimum level of respiratory protection, (Note: provide higher levels of respiratory protection if
indicated based on initial exposure assessment and/or subsequent exposure monitoring):
1. During pre-cleaning activities, and final cleaning activities, and any preparation activity
where workers are in close proximity to or in contact with asbestos-containing materials or
asbestos contaminated materials, or other potential exposure to asbestos and/or potential for
exposure to chemicals such as spray adhesive exists, the Contractor shall utilize (at a
minimum) half mask air-purifying respirators with appropriate filter cartridges. Upgrading
and downgrading to be determined by the Contractor's OSHA compliance initial exposure
assessment and exposure air- monitoring.
2. During gross removal and initial cleaning of friable asbestos containing materials, the
Contractor shall utilize (at a minimum) Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
equipped with HEPA (P-100) filters. Upgrading and downgrading to be determined by the
Contractor's OSHA compliance initial exposure assessment and exposure air monitoring.
D. The Contractor shall provide workers with and require the use of respirators approved by
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MSHA/NIOSH for asbestos in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101. The
minimum respiratory protection allowable shall be provided by an approved half-mask air-
purifying respirator with HEPA cartridges. Disposable single-use respirators will not be
permitted. Respiratory selection shall be recommended by the Contractor based on the
respiratory selection criteria established by 29 CFR 1926.1101, and project specifications.
Upgrading of respiratory protection levels shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The
employer must provide an employee with a tight-fitting, powered air-purifying respirator
instead of a negative-pressure respirator from Table 1 when the employee chooses to use this
type of respirator and such a respirator will provide adequate protection to the employee.
E. The Contractor shall, at all times, have available for use by Owner or official visitors, two clean
sets of each type of respirator used on the project (excluding air-purifying negative-pressure
respirators, which will be provided by individual visitors). Respirators shall be stored in the clean
room and clearly marked: "FOR USE BY OFFICIAL VISITORS ONLY." Contractor shall
provide to Owner all required disposal suits, gloves, and towels necessary to conduct inspections
and air monitoring.
2.2 AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS
A. Respirator Bodies: Provide half-mask or full face type respirators. Equip full-face respirators
with a nose cup or other anti-fogging device as would be appropriate for use in air temperatures
less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).
B. Filter Cartridges: Provide, at a minimum, HEPA (P-100) type filters labeled with NIOSH and
MSHA Certification for “Radionuclides, Radon Daughters, Dust, Fumes, Mists including
Asbestos-Containing Dusts and Mists” and color-coded in accordance with 42 CFR Part 84 and
ANSI Z228.2. Also, additional cartridge sections may be added, if required, for solvents, etc., in
use. In this case, provide cartridges that have each section of the combination canister labeled
with the appropriate color code and NIOSH/MSHA Certification.
C. Non-Permitted Respirators. Do not use single-use, disposable or quarter face respirators.
2.3 SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR SYSTEMS
A. Equipment: Provide equipment capable of producing air of the quality and volume required by
the above reference standards applied to the job site conditions and crew size. Comply with
provisions of this specification if more stringent than the governing standard.
B. Facepiece and Hose: Provide full facepiece and hose by same manufacturer that has been
certified by NIOSH/MSHA as an approved Type "C" respirator assembly operating in pressure
demand mode with a positive pressure facepiece.
C. Auxiliary Backup System: In atmospheres which contain sufficient oxygen (greater than or
equal to 19.5 percent oxygen) provide a pressure-demand full facepiece supplied air respirator
equipped with an emergency back up HEPA filter.
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D. Escape Air Supply: In atmospheres which are oxygen deficient (less than 19.5 percent oxygen)
provide a pressure-demand full facepiece supplied air respirator incorporating an auxiliary self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) which automatically maintains an uninterrupted air supply
in pressure demand mode with a positive pressure face piece.
E. Backup Air Supply: Provide a reservoir of compressed air located outside the Work Area which
will automatically maintain a continuous uninterruptible source of air automatically available to
each connected facepiece and hose assembly in the event of compressor shut-down, contamination
of air delivered by compressor, power loss, or other failure. Provide sufficient capacity in the
back-up air supply to allow a minimum escape time of one-half hour times the number of
connections available to the Work Area. Air requirement at each connection is the air
requirement of the respirators in use plus the air requirement of an average-sized adult male
engaged in moderately strenuous activity.
F. Warning Device: Provide a warning device that will operate independently of the building's
power supply. Locate so that alarm is clearly audible above the noise level produced by
equipment and work procedures in use, in all parts of the Work Area and at the compressor.
Connect alarm to warn of:
1. Compressor shut down or other fault requiring use of backup air supply
2. Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels in excess of 5 Parts Per Million (PPM)/V
G. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Monitor: Continuously monitor and record on a strip chart recorder
Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels on oil compressors. Place monitors in the air line between
compressor and back-up air supply and between backup air supply and workers. Connect
monitors so that they also sound an alarm as specified under "Warning Devices."
H. Compressor Shut Down: Interconnect monitors, alarms and compressor so that compressor is
automatically shut down and the alarms sound if any of the following occur:
1. Carbon Monoxide (CO) concentrations exceed 5 PPM/v in the airline between the filter bank and
backup air supply or compressor temperature exceeds normal operating range
I. Compressor Motor: Provide a compressor driven by an electric motor. Do not use a gas or
diesel engine to drive compressor. Ensure that electrical supply available at the work site is
adequate to energize motor. Where inadequate building power supply or other factors prevent the
use of a compressor, the Contractor shall utilize a Cascade system (bottled air connected to a
manifold) for supplied air.
J. Compressor Location: Locate compressor outside of building in location that will not impede
access to the building, and that will not cause a nuisance by virtue of noise or exhaust to occupied
portions of the building.
K. Air Intake: Locate air intake remotely from any source of automobile exhaust or any exhaust
from engines, motors, auxiliary generator or buildings.
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L. After-Cooler: Provide an after-cooler at entry to filter system that is capable of reducing
temperatures to outside ambient air temperatures.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Prior to commencement of abatement activities all personnel who will be required to enter the
Work Area for handling asbestos containing materials must have received the required respirator
training. Special on-site training on equipment and procedures unique to this job site shall be
performed as required. Training in emergency response and evacuation procedures shall also be
provided.
B. Workers shall be provided with personally issued, individually identified respirators that meet the
required level of protection. During pre-cleaning activities, and final cleaning activities, and any
preparation activity where workers are in close proximity to or in contact with asbestos-containing
materials or asbestos contaminated materials, or other potential exposure to asbestos and/or
potential for exposure to chemicals such as spray adhesive exists, the Contractor shall utilize (at a
minimum) half-mask air-purifying respirators with approved combination filter cartridges (HEPA
and organic vapor). Upgrading and downgrading to be determined by the Contractor's OSHA
compliance initial exposure assessment and exposure air- monitoring. At a minimum, the
Contractor shall utilize PAPR for removal and cleanup work within the containment. Upgrading
and downgrading to be determined by the Contractor's OSHA compliance initial exposure
assessment and exposure air monitoring.
C. Provide respiratory protection such that airborne fiber levels do not exceed 0.010 f/cc within the
mask of the respirator. The Contractor shall also provide adequate respiratory protection against
sealants, adhesives, solvents, and other hazardous materials that may be encountered by
personnel.
D. Respiratory Protection Program: All respiratory protection shall be provided to workers through a
written respiratory protection program. This program shall be posted in the clean room of the
worker decontamination containment system. Comply with ANSI Z88.2 “Practices for
Respiratory Protection” and OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1926.1101.
Program shall include the following:
1. Employees shall be instructed in the selection, wearing, limitations, cleaning,
storage and maintenance of the type(s) of respirators(s) they will be using.
2. Each employee shall be qualitatively fit tested annually as a minimum with the
respirators(s) they are issued to ensure proper protection. Fit testing shall be
performed using irritation smoke tubes, or equivalent methods according to OSHA
Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101, Appendix C for qualitative testing. Qualitative fit
testing will be permitted only for half-mask air purifying respirators. For negative
pressure air purifying respirators providing greater protection than half-mask
respirators, quantitative fit testing shall be required. The employee shall be given a
choice of sizes or styles and respirator brands in order to ensure an adequate fit.
Any facial hair that may interfere with the facepiece seal shall be removed prior to
fit testing and actual respirator use.
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3. Respirators and filter cartridges shall be stored in a place and manner such that they
cannot become contaminated with asbestos. New cartridges shall be installed each
time a worker enters the asbestos control area.
4. Workers must perform positive and negative air pressure fit tests each time a
respirator is put on, whenever the respirator design so permits. PAPRs shall be
tested for adequate flow as specified by the manufacturer.
E. Require that respirators be worn at all times by anyone in a Work Area, regardless of
activity, during a period that starts with any operation which could cause airborne fibers until
the area has been cleared for re-occupancy, and in the following circumstances:
1. During area preparation when such activities may result in contact with asbestos.
2. During any material or equipment removal when asbestos may be disturbed, including
removal of light fixtures, cables, suspended ceiling panels and grids, ductwork, etc.
3. When installing walls or barriers, making structural modifications by sawing,
hammering, drilling, or any operation that could cause abrasion, cutting, shock or
vibration to asbestos-containing materials
4. During asbestos removal and decontamination operations
5. While handling and loading ACWM in bags or sealed containers
6. While unloading ACWM in bags or sealed containers at the landfill
7. During all work covered by this section where employees are exposed above the OSHA
PELs (TWA or excursion limit) or classes of work identified by OSHA (I, II, III, IV).
8. During emergencies where the airborne asbestos fiber concentration is not known, a
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or full-face supplied air respirator supplied
with auxiliary positive pressure SCBA must be used.
9. Require that respiratory protection be used at all times that there is any possibility of
disturbance of ACM whether intentional or accidental.
F. Do not allow the use of single-use, disposable, or quarter-face respirators for any purpose.
3.2 FIT TESTING
A. Initial Fitting: Provide initial fitting of respiratory protection during a respiratory protection
course of training set up and administered by an individual qualified to do fit testing. Fit
types and sizes of respirator to be actually worn by each individual. Allow an individual to
use only those respirators for which training and fit testing has been provided. EPA and
NIOSH recommend that a quantitative fit test be provided for any type of negative pressure
respirator including supplied air respirators that are equipped with a emergency backup
HEPA filter
B. Annual: On an annual basis, check the fit of each worker's respirator by using qualitative or
quantitative fit testing procedures.
C. Upon Each Wearing: Require that each time an air-purifying respirator is put on it be
checked for fit with a positive and negative pressure fit test in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions or ANSI Z88.2.
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3.3 TYPE OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED:
A. General: After reducing airborne asbestos levels to the lowest feasible level with
engineering controls and work practices, provide respiratory protection as necessary to
ensure that workers are not exposed to concentrations in excess of 0.010 f/cc within the mask
of the respirator. The Contractor shall provide adequate respiratory protection against
sealants, adhesives, solvents, and other hazardous materials that may be encountered by
personnel.
B. Level of Respiratory Protection: Determine the proper level of respiratory protection by
dividing the expected or actual airborne fiber count in the Work Area by the "protection
factors" given below. The level of respiratory protection which supplies an airborne fiber
level inside the respirator, at the breathing zone of the wearer, at or below 0.010 f/cc within
the mask of the respirator is the minimum level of protection allowed.
C. Specific Respiratory Protection Requirements: Provide respiratory protection as indicated
below as a minimum requirement:
1. Half-mask Negative Pressure Air-Purifying Respirators: Provide half-mask negative
pressure air-purifying respirators during pre-cleaning activities, and final cleaning
activities, and any preparation activity where workers are in close proximity to or in
contact with asbestos-containing materials or asbestos contaminated materials, or
potential for exposure to chemicals such as spray adhesive and solvents, or other
activities where there has been an “Initial Exposure Assessment” that has determined
that airborne asbestos fiber levels will not exceed 0.10 fiber per cubic centimeter (0.10
f/cc). Provide a PAPR where a half-mask negative pressure air-purifying respirator is
allowed to any worker who so requests. Upgrading is to be determined by the
Contractor's OSHA compliance exposure air monitoring.
2. Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR): Provide PAPR during removal of friable
asbestos-containing material or other activity where there has been an “Initial Exposure
Assessment” that has determined that airborne asbestos fiber levels will not exceed 1.0
fiber per cubic centimeter (1.0 f/cc). Upgrading and downgrading to be determined by
the Contractor's OSHA compliance exposure air monitoring.
3. Type "C" Supplied-air Respirators: Full facepiece pressure demand supplied air
respirators are to be used by all workers engaged in the removal of thermal system
insulation (TSI) or surfacing materials, or demolition of pipes, structures, or equipment
covered or insulated with asbestos, or in the removal or demolition of asbestos
insulation or coverings, or any other activity which results in or may result in airborne
asbestos fiber levels above 1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter (1.0 f/cc). OSHA requires
the use of supplied air respirators in certain situations where there is a potential
exposure to elevated levels of asbestos or there is not any past data showing the
expected levels. However EPA and NIOSH recommend their use in situations where
there is exposure or potential exposure to airborne asbestos. Provide a full facepiece
supplied air respirator operated in the pressure demand mode equipped with an
auxiliary positive pressure SCBA for all workers within a regulated area where Class I
work is being performed and for which an initial exposure assessment has not been
produced and the exposure levels may exceed 1 f/cc as an 8-hour TWA. After an initial
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exposure assessment is made, use the level of respiratory protection required by that
assessment and requirements of this specification and the OSHA Asbestos Construction
Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101. Ensure that system is properly set-up and continuously
monitored. Implement precautions for handling attached hoses on scaffolding and
ladders.
3.4 PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (PEL)
A. OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs): Ensure that no worker is exposed to an
airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of the PELs, including the Time-Weighted
Average (TWA) limit, and Excursion Limit (EL) set forth below.
1. Time Weighted Average (TWA) limit: Concentration of airborne asbestos fibers to
which any worker may be exposed as an eight (8) hour TWA shall not exceed 0.10
fibers per cubic centimeter. The 8-hour TWA PEL is 0.1 f/cc.
2. Excursion Limit (EL): Concentration of airborne asbestos fibers to which any worker
may be exposed as averaged over a sampling period of thirty (30) minutes shall not
exceed 1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter. The EL is 1 f/cc.
3. Provide respiratory protection as necessary to ensure that workers are not exposed to
concentrations in excess of 0.010 f/cc within the mask of the respirator.
B. Fibers: For purposes of this section, fibers are defined as all fibers regardless of
composition as counted in the OSHA Reference Method (ORM), or NIOSH 7400 procedure.
Electron Microscopy: If Electron Microscopy is used to determine airborne fiber levels, only
asbestos fibers will be enumerated, but fibers of any size detected by the testing of Section
01711 Project Decontamination will be counted.
3.5 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FACTOR
A. Provide respiratory protection as necessary to ensure that workers are not exposed to
concentrations in excess of 0.010 f/cc within the mask of the respirator
B. Protection Factors:
Respirator Type
Protection Factor
Air purifying
Negative pressure respirator
High efficiency filter
Half mask
10
Air purifying:
Negative pressure respirator
High efficiency filter
Full facepiece
50
Powered Air Purifying (PAPR):
50
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Positive pressure respirator
High efficiency filter
Full facepiece
Supplied air:
Positive pressure respirator, Pressure demand or
other, positive pressure mode, Full facepiece
equipped with an auxiliary HEPA cartridge, or
positive pressure, Self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) for escape
1,000
C. Protection Factor Formula
Concentration Outside the Mask
Concentration Inside the Mask
= Protection Factor
3.6 AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS
A. Negative Pressure Respirator– Half-mask or Full Facepiece : Supply a sufficient quantity
of respirator filters approved for asbestos, so that workers can change filters during the
workday. Require that respirators be wet-rinsed, and filters discarded, each time a worker
leaves the Work Area. Require that new filters be installed each time a worker re-enters the
Work Area. Store respirators and filters at the job site in the changing room and protect
totally from exposure to asbestos prior to their use.
B. Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) – Half-mask or Full Facepiece: Supply a
sufficient quantity of high efficiency respirator filters approved for asbestos so that workers
can change filters at any time that flow through the face piece decreases to the level at which
the manufacturer recommends filter replacement. Require that regardless of flow, filter
cartridges be replaced after 40 hours of use. Require that HEPA elements in filter cartridges
be protected from wetting during showering. Require entire exterior housing of respirator,
including blower unit, filter cartridges, hoses, battery pack, face mask, belt, and cords, be
washed each time a worker leaves the Work Area. Caution should be used to avoid shorting
battery pack during washing. Provide an extra battery pack for each respirator so that one
can be charging while one is in use.
3.7 SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Continuously monitor the air system operation including compressor operation, filter system operation,
backup air capacity and all warning and monitoring devices at all times that system is in operation. Assign an
individual, trained by manufacturer of the equipment in use or by a Certified Industrial Hygienist, in the
operation and maintenance of the system to provide this monitoring. Assign no other duties to this individual
which will take him away from monitoring the air system.
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INITIAL EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
PROCESS/DESCRIPTION______________________________________________________________________
The assessment is designated in accordance with OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1101 (f) (2) (iii), for the
following project:
PROJECT ___________________________________ CONTRACTOR _________________ DATE _______
Section A - Current Project Information about abatement work used for exposure assessment
Current Project Name and Number:
Project Dates:
Description of Work and Materials
Friability and Quantity of ACM
Type and Percent of ACM:
Control Methods (Engineering Controls:)
Work Practices
Worker Protection
Employee’s training and experience:
Class of work (Class I, II, III or IV):
Section B - Method of Determining Initial Exposure Assessment - Data from a prior project (within the past 12
months) that closely resembles the work, material, control methods, work practices, and employee training and
experience, for the current project
Prior Project Name and Number
Description of Work and Materials
Friability and Quantity of ACM
Type and Percent of ACM:
Control Methods (Engineering Controls:)
Work Practices
Worker Protection
Employee=s training and experience:
Class of work (Class I, II, III or IV):
Methods used to collect prior data
Section C - Summary of Air Monitoring Results (attach actual air monitoring reports)
Activity
Duration
PEL/TWA
(f/cc)
Excursion 30
Minute
(f/cc)
Comments
High
Low
Preparation
Average
High
Low
Removal
Average
High
Low
Final Cleaning
Average
CERTIFICATION OF INITIAL EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
Based on this exposure assessment, the asbestos current abatement activity can proceed using the control methods,
work practices and personal protective equipment described in Section A.
_______________________________ ____________________________ _____/____/____
Printed Name Signature Date
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SECTION 01563 – DECONTAMINATION UNITS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Provide separate Decontamination Containment Systems (DCS) including a Personnel Decontamination Unit
(PDU) and a separate Equipment Decontamination Unit, also referred to as a Waste Load Out (WLO).
Require that the Personnel Decontamination Unit be the only means of ingress and egress for the Work Area.
Require that all equipment and materials exit the Work Area through the Equipment Decontamination Unit.
1.3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
Refer to Section 01503 Temporary Facilities – Asbestos Abatement for electrical requirements and
requirements relative to connection of decontamination facilities to building systems such as water, sewer,
and electrical.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
Before the start of work, submit the following (where applicable) to the Owner:
1. Provide shop drawing showing location and assembly of personnel decontamination units.
2. Provide shop drawing showing location and assembly of equipment decontamination units.
3. Shower systems (manufacturer data) including shower walls, showerhead and controls for
personnel shower and equipment wash down station (where applicable).
4. Filters: Provide product data and shop drawing of installation on decontamination unit.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Polyethylene Sheet: A single polyethylene film in the largest sheet size possible to minimize
seams, 6.0-mil thick, clear, frosted, or black as indicated. Provide 10.0-mil thick sheeting for use
as a liner under Personnel and Material decontamination units. Use 2"x4" lumber or other
material to create a curb around (to collect water).
B. Polyethylene Sheet: Provide flame resistant polyethylene film in areas where there is hot
equipment or a potential for fire, such as in a boiler room. Use polyethylene film that conforms to
requirements set forth by the NFPA Standard 701, Small Scale Fire Test for Flame-resistant
Textiles and Films. Provide largest size possible to minimize seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick,
frosted or black as indicated.
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C. Reinforced Polyethylene Sheet: Where plastic sheet is the only separation between the Work
Area and building exterior, provide translucent, nylon reinforced, polyethylene film. Provide
largest size possible to minimize seams, 6.0 mil thick, frosted or black as indicated.
D. Duct Tape: Provide duct tape in 2” or 3” widths as indicated, with an adhesive which is
formulated to stick aggressively to sheet polyethylene.
E. Spray Adhesive: Provide spray adhesive in aerosol cans that is specifically formulated to stick
tenaciously to sheet polyethylene.
F. Shower Pan: Provide one-piece waterproof shower pan. Provide commercially available portable
or mobile shower units.
G. Shower Walls: Provide 7 feet high walls fabricated from rigid, impervious, waterproof material,
which is structurally supported for stability.
H. Shower Head and Controls: Provide a factory-made showerhead producing a spray of water that
can be adjusted for spray size and intensity. Feed shower with water mixed from hot and cold
supply lines. Arrange so that control of water temperature, flow rate, and shut off is from inside
shower without outside aid.
I. Filters: Provide cascaded filter units on drain lines from showers or any other water source
carrying asbestos-contaminated water from the Work Area. Provide units with disposable filter
elements as indicated below. Connect so that discharged water passes primary filter and output of
primary filter passes through secondary filter.
1. Primary Filter - Passes particles 20 microns and smaller
2. Secondary Filter - Passes particles 5 microns and smaller
J. Hose Bib: Provide heavy bronze angle type with wheel handle, vacuum breaker, and 3/4 inch
National Standard male hose outlet.
K. Shower Stall: For Wash Down Station provide leak tight shower containment with integrated
drain pan fabricated from fiberglass or other durable waterproof material. Structurally support as
necessary for stability. Equip with hose bib.
L. Elastomeric Membrane: Provide uniform flat sheets of flexible sheet roofing material fabricated
from ethylene propylene diene monomers or Neoprene (polychloroprene), in a nominal 45-mil
thickness. This material to be used as a liner under the Personnel and Equipment decontamination
units (occupied buildings or where specified). Use 2 inch x 4 inch lumber or other material to
create a curb around (to collect water). For unoccupied buildings or where specified, provide 10.0
mil thick sheeting for use as a liner under Personnel and Material decontamination units. Use 2
inch x 4 inch lumber or other material to create a curb around (to collect water).
M. Lumber: Provide kiln dried lumber of any grade or species.
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N. Pump: Provide pump sized to pump two times the flow capacity of all showers or hoses
supplying water to the pump, through the filters specified herein when they are loaded to the
extent that replacement is required. Provide unit capable of pumping debris, sand, plaster or other
materials washed off during decontamination procedures without damage to mechanism of pump.
Filter water down to 5 microns.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. PDUs shall be provided at all locations where workers will enter or exit the Work Area.
Equipment decontamination units shall be provided at locations where equipment and material
enter or exit the Work Area.
B. PDUs shall consist of at least a clean room, a shower room, and an equipment room, each
separated from each other and from the Work Area by airlocks and/or sheet plastic flapped
doorways. Size of decontamination units shall be based on crew size, project size and project
duration.
C. Clean room shall be sized to adequately accommodate the clothes, equipment and supplies for the
work crew. Benches shall be provided as well as hooks for hanging up street clothes. Shelves for
storing respirators shall also be provided in this area. Clean disposable clothing, replacement
filters for respirators and towels and other necessary items shall be provided in adequate supply at
the clean room. A location for postings shall also be provided in this area. A lockable door shall
be used to permit access into the clean room from outside the Work Area. No asbestos
contaminated items may enter this room. Workers shall use this area to suit up, store street
clothes, and don respiratory protection on their way to the Work Area, and to dress in street
clothes after showering.
D. Shower room shall contain one or more showers as necessary to adequately accommodate
workers. Contractor shall provide enough showers so that all workers can properly shower,
decontaminate and exit the decontamination facility within 15 minutes. Each showerhead shall
be supplied with hot and cold water adjustable to the tap. The shower containment shall be
constructed to prohibit leakage of any kind. An adequate supply of soap, shampoo, and towels
shall be supplied by the Contractor and available at all times. Shower water shall be drained,
collected, and filtered through a system with at least 5 micron particle size collection capability
and discharged into a sanitary sewer (per CDPHE Regulation 8) The shower should be
constructed to ensure against any leakage of any kind and shall be kept clean of all debris and
ACWM at all times.
E. The equipment room shall be used for storage of equipment and tools at the end of a shift after
they have been decontaminated using an HEPA filtered vacuum and/or wet cleaning techniques as
appropriate. Replacement filters (in sealed containers until used) for HEPA vacuums and
negative pressure ventilation equipment, extra tools, containers of surfactant, and other materials
and equipment that may be required during the abatement may also be stored here as needed. A
pan filled with water shall be located in the Work Area just outside the equipment room for
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workers to clean off foot coverings after leaving the Work Area and prevent excessive
contamination of the worker decontamination containment system. A container lined with a
labeled 6-mil polyethylene bag for collection of disposable clothing shall be located in this room.
Contaminated footwear (e.g., rubber boots, other reusable footwear) shall be stored in this area for
reuse the following workday.
F. Decontamination units constructed at the work site shall utilize opaque or white polyethylene
sheeting or other acceptable materials for privacy.
G. Entry to and exit from all airlocks and decontamination containment system chambers shall be
through curtained doorways consisting of three sheets of overlapping polyethylene sheeting. Each
sheet shall be secured at the top and staggered from left to right for subsequent sheets. All sheets
shall have weights attached to the bottom to insure that they hang straight and maintain a seal over
the doorway when not in use. Doorway designs, providing equivalent protection and acceptable
to Owner may be utilized.
H. Access between any two rooms in the PDU shall be through an airlock with at least 3 feet
separating each curtained doorway. Pathways into (from clean to contaminated) and out from
(contaminated to clean) the Work Area shall be clearly designated.
I. Lighting, heat, and electricity shall be provided for function, safety and comfort.
3.2 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION UNIT
A. Unit: Provide a PDU consisting of at least a clean room, a shower room, and an equipment room,
each separated from each other and from the Work Area by airlocks. Size of decontamination
units shall be based on crew size, project size and project duration. Require all persons without
exception to pass through this PDU for entry into and exiting from the Work Area for any
purpose. Do not allow parallel routes for entry or exit. Do not remove equipment or materials
through PDU. Provide temporary lighting as necessary to reach a lighting level of 100-foot
candles (1076 lumens / sq meter).
B. Liner: Provide liner under Personnel and Material decontamination units. Elastomeric membrane
material is to be used as a liner for occupied buildings or where specified. Use 2 inch x4 inch
lumber or other material to create a curb around (to collect water). For unoccupied buildings or
where specified, provide 10.0 mil thick sheeting use as a liner. Use 2 inch x 4 inch lumber or
other material to create a curb around (to collect water).
C. Clean Room: Provide a room that is physically and visually separated from the rest of the
building for the purpose of changing into protective clothing.
1. Construct using polyethylene sheeting, at least 6 mil (0.15 mm) in thickness, to provide an
airtight seal between the Clean Room and the rest of the building.
2. Locate so that access to Work Area from Clean Room is through Shower Room.
3. Separate Clean Room from the building by a sheet plastic flapped doorway.
4. Require workers to remove all street clothes in this room, dress in clean, disposable
coveralls, and don respiratory protection equipment. Do not allow asbestos-contaminated
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items to enter this room. Require Workers to enter this room either from outside the
structure dressed in street clothes, or naked from the showers.
5. Maintain floor of Clean Room dry and clean at all times. Do not allow overflow water
from shower to wet floor in Clean Room.
6. Damp wipe all surfaces twice after each shift change with a disinfectant solution.
7. Provide posted information for all emergency phone numbers and procedures.
8. Provide one storage locker per employee and one bench per six employees.
9. Provide all other components indicated on the contract drawings.
D. Shower: Provide a completely watertight operational shower to be used for transit by cleanly
dressed workers heading for the Work Area from the Clean Room, or for showering by workers
headed out of the Work Area after undressing in the Equipment Room.
1. Provide commercially available shower rooms. Where larger shower facilities are required,
use mobile or modular systems.
2. Shower equipment shall of adequate size to accommodate the work crew. The shower shall
be maintained in a leak proof condition. Contractor shall provide enough shower rooms so
that all workers can properly shower, decontaminate and exit the system within 15 minutes.
The shower shall include a showerhead; hot and cold water adjustment, respirator hooks,
and a soap dish. Shower pan design must allow for adequate draining of shower water to
avoid freestanding water and potential leakage. Any water leakage beyond the
containment areas will be considered a breach of containment and a fiber release episode.
In such event, the Contractor must take appropriate action as described in this specification
and per regulations.
3. The Contractor shall adequately protect the water lines from potential damage. Maintain
hose connections and outlet valves in leak-proof condition. Any leaks must be
immediately remedied by the Contractor or a stop work order will be issued.
4. Separate this room from the rest of the building with airtight walls fabricated of 6 mil (0.15
mm) polyethylene.
5. Provide splash proof entrances to Airlocks with doors arranged in the following
configuration:
a. At each entrance to the Shower Room construct a door frame out of nominal 2 inch
x 4 inch lumber with 1-1/2 inch jambs (sides) and 1-1/2 inch head (top) and sill
(bottom). Attach to this doorframe two overlapping flaps of elastomeric membrane
material, fastened at the head (top) and jambs (sides) (by clamping between a 1-1/2
inch x 3/4 inch batten and frame). Overlap the flaps a minimum of 6-inch in a
direction that presents a shingle-like configuration to the water stream from the
shower. Overlap sill (bottom) by 1-1/2 inch minimum. Arrange so that any air
movement out of the Work Area will cause the flaps to seal against the doorframe.
6. Provide showerhead and controls.
7. Provide temporary extensions of existing hot and cold water and drainage, as necessary for
a complete and operable shower.
8. Provide a soap dish and a continuously adequate supply of soap and maintain in sanitary
condition.
9. Arrange so that water from showering does not splash into the Clean or Equipment Rooms.
10. Arrange water shut off and drain pump operation controls so that a single individual can
shower without assistance from either inside or outside of the Work Area.
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11. Provide flexible hose showerhead.
12. Pump waste water to drain or to storage for use in amended water. If pumped to drain,
provide 20 micron and 5 micron waste water filters in line to drain or waste water storage.
Change filters daily or more often if necessary. Locate filters inside shower unit so that
water lost during filter changes is caught by shower pan.
13. Provide hose bib.
14. Provide all other items indicated on contract drawings.
E. Equipment Room (contaminated area): Require work equipment, footwear and additional
contaminated work clothing to be left here. This is a change and transit area for workers.
1. Separate this room from the Work Area by a 6-mil polyethylene flapped doorway.
2. Separate this room from the rest of the building with an airtight containment fabricated of
6-mil polyethylene.
3. Provide a drop cloth layer of sheet plastic on floor in the Equipment Room for every shift
change expected. Roll drop cloth layer of plastic from Equipment Room into Work Area
after each shift change. Replace before next shift change. Provide a minimum of two (2)
layers of plastic at all times. Use only clear plastic to cover floors.
4. Separate Equipment Room from the containment by a sheet plastic flapped doorway.
F. Airlock: Provide an airlock between Clean Room and Shower, and between Equipment Room
and Shower. This is a transit area for workers, with the clean-side air lock used as a drying room.
1. Construct the air lock so that there is at least three feet separating each curtained doorway
separating the Clean Room from the Shower Room.
2. Construct the air lock so that there is at least three feet separating each curtained doorway
separating the Equipment Room from the Shower Room.
3. Separate air locks from the rest of the building with an airtight containment fabricated of 6
mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene.
G. Flapped Entrances: Provide flapped entrances separating rooms and/or airlocks. Separate with
sheet plastic flapped doorways fabricated of 6-mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene.
H. Decontamination Sequence: Require that all workers adhere to the following sequence when
entering or leaving the Work Area.
3. Worker enters Clean Room and removes street clothing, puts on clean disposable overalls
and respirator, and passes through the Shower Room into the Equipment Room.
4. Any additional clothing and equipment left in Equipment Room needed by the worker are
put on in the Equipment Room.
5. Worker proceeds to Work Area.
I. Exiting Work Area:
1. Before leaving the Work Area, require the worker to remove all gross contamination and
debris from overalls and feet.
2. The worker then proceeds to the Equipment Room and removes all clothing except respira-
tory protection equipment.
3. Extra work clothing such as boots, hard hats, goggles, gloves are to be stored in
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4. Disposable coveralls are placed in a bag for disposal with other material.
5. Require that decontamination procedures found in Section 01560 be followed by all
individuals leaving the Work Area.
6. After showering, the worker moves to the Clean Room and dresses in either new coveralls
for another entry or street clothes if leaving.
3.3 EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION UNIT
A. Unit: Provide an Equipment Decontamination Unit consisting of a serial arrangement of rooms,
Clean Room, Wash Room and Holding Room for removal of equipment and material from Work
Area. Do not allow personnel to enter or exit Work Area through Equipment Decontamination
Unit.
B. Clean Room: Provide Clean Room to isolate the Holding Room from the building exterior. If
possible locate to provide direct access to the Holding Room from the building exterior.
1. Erect Critical and Primary Barriers as described in Section 01526 Temporary
Containments/Enclosures in an existing space. If no space exists construct Clean Room of
2 inch x 4 inch wood framing and polyethylene sheeting, at least 6 mil (0.15 mm) in
thickness.
2. Separate this room from the exterior by a single flap door of 6 mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene
sheeting.
C. Wash Down Station: Where specified, provide an enclosed Shower Unit located in Work Area
just outside Wash Room as an equipment, bag and container cleaning station.
1. Fabricate waterproof floor extending six feet beyond Wash Down station in all directions.
Install seamless waterproof membrane over area and extend over curbs on all four sides.
Form curbs from 2 inch x 4 inch lumber laid on the flat.
2. For occupied buildings, a waterproof membrane is to be fabricated from elastomeric
membrane. Where Owner allows or in unoccupied buildings, a waterproof membrane
fabricated from minimum 10 mil (.254 mm) polyethylene may be used.
3. Do not allow water to collect on waterproof membrane. Remove continuously with a wet
vacuum or mops.
D. Wash Room: where specified provide wash room for cleaning of bagged or containerized
asbestos-containing waste materials passed from the Work Area.
1. Construct wash room of nominal 2 inch x 4 inch wood framing and polyethylene sheeting,
at least 6 mil (0.15 mm) in thickness and located so that packaged materials, after being
wiped clean, can be passed to the Holding Room.
2. Separate this room from the Work Area by a single flapped door of 6 mil (0.15 mm)
polyethylene sheeting.
3. Provide a drop cloth layer of plastic on floor in the Wash Room for every load-out
operation. Roll this drop cloth layer of plastic from Wash Room into Work Area after each
load-out. Provide a minimum of two layers of plastic at all times. Use only clear plastic to
cover floors.
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E. Holding Room: Provide Holding Room as a drop location for bagged asbestos-containing
materials passed from the Wash Room. Construct Holding Room of nominal 2 inch x 4 inch
wood framing and polyethylene sheeting, at least 6 mil (0.15 mm) in thickness and located so that
bagged materials cannot be passed from the Wash Room through the Holding Room to the Clean
Room.
1. Separate this room from the adjacent rooms by flapped doors fabricated from 1/16-inch
(1.59 mm) +/- thick single ply elastomeric membrane material either EPDM or Neoprene.
2. Separate this room from the adjacent rooms by flap doors fabricated from 6 mil (0.15 mm)
sheet plastic.
F. Airlock: Provide an airlock between Holding Room and Clean Room, and between Wash Room
and Holding Room.
1. Construct the air lock so that there is at least three feet separating each curtained doorway
separating the Clean Room from the Shower Room.
2. Construct the air lock so that there is at least three feet separating each curtained doorway
separating the Equipment Room from the Shower Room.
3. Separate air locks from the rest of the building with an airtight containment fabricated of 6
mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene.
G. Flapped Entrances: Provide flapped entrances separating rooms and/or airlocks. Separate with
sheet plastic flapped doorways fabricated of 6-mil polyethylene.
H. Decontamination Sequence: Take all equipment or material from the Work Area through the
Equipment Decontamination Unit according to the following procedure:
1. At washdown station, thoroughly wet clean contaminated equipment or sealed
polyethylene bags and pass into Wash Room.
2. When passing equipment or containers into the Wash Room, close all doorways of the
Equipment Decontamination Unit, other than the doorway between the Washdown Station
and the Wash Room. Keep all outside personnel clear of the Equipment Decontamination
Unit.
3. Once inside the washroom, wet clean the bags and/or equipment.
4. When cleaning is complete pass items into Holding Room. Close all doorways except the
doorway between the Holding room and the Clean Room.
5. Workers from the building exterior enter Holding Area and remove decontaminated
equipment and/or containers for disposal.
6. Require these workers to wear full protective clothing and appropriate respiratory
protection.
7. At no time is a worker from an uncontaminated area to enter the containment when a
removal worker is inside.
8. The transfer of bags containing asbestos shall be performed using a minimum of three
workers in the following manner:
a. A worker in the middle (shower) chamber shall hand unused bag to the worker in
containment chamber. A worker in the containment chamber shall deposit a sealed
bag containing asbestos into this unused bag. The double-bagged material shall then
be sealed and passed into the middle compartment, washed down, and passed into
the outer chamber. A third worker standing outside the outer compartment (i.e.,
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outside the decontamination system) shall reach into the outer compartment to
remove and transfer the double bag into an approved drum (if applicable) or bag for
transport to the transport vehicle.
b. Waste pass-out procedures shall utilize two teams of workers, an "inside" team and
an "outside" team. The inside team wearing appropriate protective clothing and
respirators for inside the Work Area shall clean the outside, including bottoms, of
properly labeled bags, wrapped components, equipment, etc. using HEPA vacuums
and wet wiping techniques and transport them into the middle shower/wash and
wash off materials then transfer out of the airlock. No worker from the inside team
shall further exit the wash area through this airlock. The outside team, wearing
protective clothing and appropriately assigned respirators, shall remove the bags or
wrapped components from the airlock and place in properly a second bag or disposal
container. No worker from the outside team shall further enter the Work Area
through this wash room.
9. The container/equipment decontamination system shall be equipped with the necessary
facilities to wash and wipe the outside equipment and containers leaving the Work Area.
10. The Owner reserves the authority to sample the surface of any item leaving the Work Area
to ensure the decontamination is complete.
11. Asbestos contaminated waste that has been containerized shall be transported out of the
Work Area through the waste container pass-out airlock or through the worker
decontamination containment only if a separate decontamination cannot be built
constructed and the CDPHE granted a variance.
12. ACWM and Equipment once removed from the Clean Room shall be immediately
transported to secure enclosed storage facilities (dumpster, trailer, etc.). Transport ACWM
throughout the material transfer process so that bags and other containers do not
accumulate in and/or outside of the Clean Room.
3.4 CONSTRUCTION OF THE DECONTAMINATION UNITS
A. Walls and Ceiling: Construct airtight walls and ceiling using polyethylene sheeting, at least 6 mil
(0.15 mm) in thickness. Attach to existing building components or a temporary framework.
B. Floors: Use 2 layers (minimum) of 6 mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene sheeting to cover floors in all
areas of the Decontamination Units. Use only clear plastic to cover floors.
C. Flap Doors: Fabricated from three overlapping sheets with openings a minimum of 3 feet (0.91
meters) wide. Configure so that sheeting overlaps adjacent surfaces. Weights at bottom of sheets
as required so that they quickly close after being released. Put arrows on sheets to indicate
direction of overlap and/or travel. Provide a minimum of 6 feet between entrance and exit of any
room. Provide a minimum of 3 feet between doors to airlocks.
D. Area: If the Decontamination area is located within an area containing friable asbestos on
overhead ceilings, ducts, piping, etc., provide the area with a minimum 1/4 inch hardboard or 1/2
inch plywood ceiling with polyethylene sheeting, at least 6 mil (0.15 mm) in thickness covering
the top of the ceiling.
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E. Visual Barrier: Where the Decontamination area is immediately adjacent to and within view of
occupied areas, provide a visual barrier of opaque polyethylene sheeting at least 6 mil (0.15 mm)
in thickness so that worker privacy is maintained and work procedures are not visible to building
occupants. Where the area adjacent to the Decontamination area is accessible to the public,
construct a solid barrier on the public side of the sheeting to protect the sheeting. Construct
barrier with wood or metal studs covered with minimum 1/4-inch thick hardboard or 1/2-inch
plywood. Where the solid barrier is provided, sheeting need not be opaque.
F. Electrical: Provide subpanel at Clean Room to accommodate all removal equipment. Connect
the subpanel directly from a building electrical panel. Connect all electrical branch circuits in
Decontamination unit and particularly any pumps in shower room to a GFCI.
3.5 CLEANING OF DECONTAMINATION UNITS
A. Clean debris and residue from inside of Decontamination Units on a daily basis or as otherwise
indicated on Contract Drawings. Damp wipe or hose down all surfaces after each shift change.
Clean debris from shower pans on a daily basis. Disinfect and sanitize the shower and clean room
daily.
B. If the Clean Room of the Personnel Decontamination Unit becomes contaminated with asbestos-
containing debris, abandon the entire Decontamination Unit and erect a new Decontamination
Unit. Use the former Clean Room as an inner section of the new Equipment Room.
3.6 SIGNS
Post an approximately 20 inches by 14 inches manufactured caution sign at each entrance to the Work Area
displaying the following legend with letter sizes and styles of a visibility required by 29 CFR 1926:
Provide signs in both English and Spanish.
Legend:
DANGER
ASBESTOS
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA
Provide spacing between respective lines at least equal to the height of the respective upper
line.
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MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT - 01601
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SECTION 01601 – MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing the Contractor's
selection of products for use in the Project.
B. The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:
1. The Contractor's Construction Schedule is included under Section 01043 Coordination.
2. The Contractor’s Schedule of Submittals is included under Section 01301 Submittals.
3. The applicability of industry standards to products specified is included under Section
01097 Reference Standards and Definitions.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Required submittals: A general listing of products requiring submittals is included at the end of
Section 01301 Submittals. This listing may not be complete. Submittal requirements are found in
each specification section. Prepare a schedule in tabular form showing each product listed.
Include the manufacturer's name and proprietary product names for each item listed.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Source Limitations: To the fullest extent possible, provide products of the same kind from a
single source. When specified products are available only from sources that do not, or cannot,
produce a quantity adequate to complete project requirements in a timely manner, consult with the
Owner’s representative to determine the most important product qualities before proceeding.
Qualities may include attributes, such as visual appearance, strength, durability, or compatibility.
When a determination has been made, select products from sources producing products that
possess these qualities to the fullest extent possible.
B. Compatibility of Options: When the Contractor is given the option of selecting between two or
more products for use on the Project, the product selected shall be compatible with products
previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options. Contractor shall
ensure that products such as lock back sealers, encapsulants, and removal products are compatible
with replacement materials.
1. The Contractor is responsible for providing products and construction methods that are
compatible with products and construction methods to be installed after completion of the
work of this contract.
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2. If a dispute arises between contractors over concurrently selectable, but incompatible
products, the Owner will determine which products shall be retained and which must be
replaced.
1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Deliver, store, and handle products according to the manufacturer's recommendations, using means and
methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft.
1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at the project area and to prevent
overcrowding of construction spaces.
2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to assure minimum holding time for items that
are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other
losses.
3. Deliver products to the project area in an undamaged condition in the manufacturer's
original sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions
for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.
4. Inspect products upon delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to
ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.
5. Store products at the project area in a manner that will facilitate inspection and
measurement of quantity or counting of units.
6. Store heavy materials away from the project structure in a manner that will not endanger
the supporting construction.
7. Store products subject to damage by the elements above ground, under cover of a weather
tight enclosure, and with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Maintain
temperature and humidity within range required by manufacturer's instructions.
8. All materials shall be new and of best quality. Equipment must be of the latest design and
in current production. Upon job completion, all materials furnished shall be in an
undamaged condition. The Contract shall be performed in a workmanlike manner.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION
A. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents,
that are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, new at the time of installation.
1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, safety guards, and other devices
and details needed for a complete installation and the intended use and effect.
2. Standard Products: Where available, provide standard products of types that have been
produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.
B. Product Selection Procedures: The Contract Documents and governing regulations govern
product selection. Procedures governing product selection include the following:
1. Proprietary Specification Requirements: Where Specifications name only a single product
or manufacturer, provide the product indicated. No substitutions will be permitted.
2. Semiproprietary Specification Requirements: Where Specifications name two or more
products or manufacturers, provide one of the products indicated. No substitutions will be
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permitted. Where Specifications specify products or manufacturers by name, accompanied
by the term “or equal” or “or approved equal,” comply with the Contract Document
provisions concerning “substitutions” to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.
3. Nonproprietary Specifications: When Specifications list products or manufacturers that are
available and may be incorporated in the Work, but do not restrict the Contractor to use of
these products only, the Contractor may propose any available product that complies with
Contract requirements. Comply with Contract Document provisions concerning
“substitutions” to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.
4. Descriptive Specification Requirements: Where Specifications describe a product or
assembly, listing exact characteristics required, with or without use of a brand or trade
name, provide a product or assembly that provides the characteristics and otherwise
complies with Contract requirements.
5. Performance Specification Requirements: Where Specifications require compliance with
performance requirements, provide products that comply with these requirements and are
recommended by the manufacturer for the application indicated. Manufacturer's
recommendations may be contained in published product literature or by the manufacturer's
certification of performance.
6. Compliance with Standards, Codes, and Regulations: Where Specifications only require
compliance with an imposed code, standard, or regulation, select a product that complies
with the standards, codes, or regulations specified.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS
A. Comply with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for installation of products in the
applications indicated. Anchor each product securely in place, accurately located and aligned
with other Work. Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure freedom from damage
and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.
B. Obtain all necessary consents and pay all royalties, licenses and fees for the use of any patented
invention, article, composition or process in the work or the materials furnished or any part
thereof. The Contractor agrees to save harmless Owner and their officers, members, agents,
representatives and employees from liability of any kind or nature, including cost, expense and
attorneys fees, arising out of or in connection with any lawsuits and claims of any kind for the
violation or infringement of any patent rights by the Contractor or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by him, or by reason of this use of any art, process, method, manufacture, or
composition of matter, patented or unpatented, in violation or infringement of any patent or other
rights.
END OF SECTION 01601
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SECTION 01711 – PROJECT DECONTAMINATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Work of this section includes the decontamination of air in the Work Area which has been, or may
have been, contaminated by the elevated airborne asbestos fiber levels generated during abatement
activities, or which may previously have had elevated fiber levels due to friable ACM in the
space.
B. Work of this section includes the cleaning, decontamination, and removal of temporary facilities
installed prior to abatement work, including:
1. Pressure Differential System installed by work of Section 01513 Temporary Negative
Pressure Ventilation Systems
2. Primary and Critical Barriers erected by work of Section 01526 Temporary
Containments/Enclosures
3. Decontamination Unit erected by work of Section 01563 Decontamination Units
C. Work of this section includes the cleaning, and decontamination of all surfaces (ceiling, walls,
floor) of the Work Area, and all furniture or equipment in the Work Area.
1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.3 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Decontamination of the Work Area following asbestos abatement. The work is a three-step procedure that
uses both wet cleaning methods and HEPA vacuuming to remove surface contamination and the pressure
differential system is used to remove airborne fibers generated by the abatement work.
1.4 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE INCLUDES
Removal of Gross Debris is integral with the performance of abatement work and as such is specified in the
appropriate work section(s) of these specifications: Section 02080 Removal of Asbestos-Containing
Materials.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
Before start of work, submit the following:
1. Submit test report from an independent testing laboratory on the fire resistance rating of the
assembly of the sprayback fireproofing on the lock-back sealer used.
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2. Material Safety Data Sheet: Submit Material Safety Data Sheets, or equivalent, in
accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for the
sprayback fireproofing on the lock-down sealer used.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Supplies: A sufficient supply of disposable mops, rags, and sponges for Work Area
decontamination shall be available.
C. Duct Tape: Provide duct tape in 2 inch or 3 inch widths as indicated, with an adhesive which is
formulated to stick aggressively to sheet polyethylene.
D. Disposal Bags: Provide 6 mil (0.15 mm) thick leak-tight polyethylene bags labeled as required by
Section 02084 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material.
2.2 EQUIPMENT
A. HEPA Vacuums: Use commercially available, industrial quality, HEPA filtered vacuum
cleaners. Use wet/dry vacuums where water is collected during vacuuming.
B. Wet Carpet Cleaning System: Use commercially available carpet extraction and/or carpet
cleaning systems. Use in containment settings, only after areas have been thoroughly HEPA
vacuumed. Filter wastewater to five microns.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Previous Work: During completion of the asbestos abatement work specified in other sections,
all gross debris will have been removed and disposed of.
B. Start of Work: Work of this section begins with the cleaning of the outer layer of protective
sheeting (Secondary Barrier). At start of work the following will be in place:
1. Primary and Secondary Barrier: Two layers of polyethylene sheeting on floor and walls
and one layer on ceiling (where applicable).
2. Critical Barrier: An airtight barrier between the Work Area and other portions of the
building or the outside and over ventilation openings, doorways, convectors, and other
openings.
3. Decontamination Units: For personnel and equipment in operating condition.
4. Pressure Differential System: In operation.
3.2 FIRST CLEANING
Once the asbestos-containing material, gross material and debris has been removed and all substrates properly
cleaned, carry out a first cleaning of all surfaces of the Work Area including substrates, polyethylene sheeting,
tools, scaffolding and/or staging by use of damp-cleaning and mopping, and/or a HEPA filtered vacuum.
(Note: A HEPA vacuum may fail if used with wet material.) Do not perform dry dusting or dry sweeping.
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cleaning until there is no visible debris from removed materials or residue on plastic sheeting or other
surfaces.
1. Remove all pre-filters in air handling system(s) and dispose of as asbestos-containing waste
in accordance with requirements of Section 02084 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-
Containing Material.
2. All waste and debris from the HEPA vacuum shall be double bagged and removed with the
other waste.
3. After the surfaces have passed a Contractor visual inspection verifying that all debris and
residue has been removed from the sheet plastic, remove outer layer of protective sheeting
(secondary barriers), dispose as ACWM, then proceed with second cleaning.
3.3 SECOND CLEANING
A. Carry out a second cleaning of all surfaces in the Work Area in the same manner as the first
cleaning.
B. Before the application of any sealer to abated surfaces as a lock-down, perform a visual inspection
to determine if all ACM including debris and residue has been removed. If lock-down is to be
applied during second cleaning, Owner’s Representative will first conduct preliminary visual
inspection of substrate. When the area is visually clean and no debris, residue, dust or other
material is found by Contractor or Owner’s Representative, lock-down sealants can be applied and
the Work Area decontamination process can continue.
C. Perform encapsulation of substrate or installation of spray-applied finishes or fireproofing,
where required, at this time. Maintain Pressure Differential System in operation during
encapsulation work. Perform work only after ensuring that surfaces to be covered with
sealer have met the requirements for a visual inspection in this section and Section 01712
Work Area Clearance.
D. Removal of Primary Barriers
Perform additional cleaning as necessary after application of lock-down or re-spray material.
After lock-down or other applied material has dried and/or cured, remove the remaining layer of
protective sheeting (Primary Barriers), leaving only:
a. Critical Barrier: Which forms the sole barrier between the Work Area and other
portions of the building or the outside and other openings.
b. Decontamination Units: Maintain in operating condition.
c. Pressure Differential System: Maintain in continuous operation.
3.4 FINAL CLEANING
A. Final cleaning: Carry out a final cleaning of all surfaces in the Work Area in the same manner as
the first cleaning. This cleaning is now being applied to existing room surfaces. Take care to
avoid watermarks or other damage to surfaces.
B. Cleaning Carpeting: At the completion of cleaning of all surfaces except carpeting, HEPA
vacuum carpeting designated to remain in Work Areas using a floor cleaning attachment adjusted
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so that rubber skirting is in contact with carpet surface. Use a passive (non-power brush type)
floor attachment with rubber floor seals and adjustable above-floor height. Completely clean
carpeting in one direction with each pass of the floor attachment overlapping the previous pass by
one-half the attachment width. Then use a wet carpet cleaning system to final clean carpeting.
C. Contractor's Inspection: At the completion of the above cleaning, visually inspect all surfaces.
Re-clean if any dust, debris, etc. is found. At completion of this inspection sweep entire Work
Area including walls, ceilings, ledges, floors and other surfaces in the Work Area with exhaust
from forced-air equipment (leaf blower with approximately 1 horsepower (745.7 watts) electric
motor or equivalent). Do not direct forced-air equipment at any seal in any Critical Barrier or any
friable ACM remaining in the area. If any debris or dust is found, repeat the cleaning. Continue
this process until no debris dust or other material is found while sweeping of all surfaces with
forced-air equipment. Provide cleaning cycles, as necessary, at no additional cost to Owner. At
the completion of the above cleaning visually inspect all surfaces. Re-clean if any dust, debris,
etc. is found; and repeat the final cleaning. Continue this process until no debris dust or other
material is found.
D. Final Visual Inspection: Prior to final visual inspection, allow a wait for a period for the HEPA-
filtered fan units operating in the Work Area to provide 96 air changes to allow HEPA filtered fan
units to clean air of airborne asbestos fibers. Maintain Pressure Differential System in operation
for the entire 96-air change period.
E. Final Visuals: Final Visual inspections by Owner’s Representative shall be conducted during the
normal working hours defined in this document. The final visual inspection shall take place,
conducted by the Air Monitoring Specialist to ensure the area has been cleaned and
decontaminated properly. No visible dust or debris or other suspect materials may remain on
surfaces within the containment.
3.5 REMOVAL OF WORK AREA ISOLATION
After all requirements of this section and Section 01712 Work Area Clearance have been met:
1. Shut down and remove the Pressure Differential System. Seal HEPA filtered fan units,
HEPA vacuums and similar equipment with 6 mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene sheet and duct
tape to form a tight seal at intake end before being moved from Work Area.
2. Remove Personnel Decontamination Unit.
3. Remove the Critical Barriers separating the Work Area from the rest of the building,
dispose as asbestos containing waste material. Remove any small quantities of residual
material found upon removal of the plastic sheeting with wet wiping, HEPA filtered
vacuum cleaners and local area protection. If significant quantities, as determined by the
Owner, are found then the entire area affected shall be decontaminated as specified in
Section 01712 Work Area Clearance.
4. Remove all equipment, materials, and debris from the project area.
5. Dispose of all asbestos-containing waste material as specified in Section 02086 Disposal of
Regulated Asbestos Containing Material.
6. Additional cleaning shall be performed at no additional cost to the Owner.
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END OF SECTION - 01711
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SECTION 01712 – WORK AREA CLEARANCE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 SUMMARY
Work of this section includes the final visual inspection and final clearance air monitoring of the Work Area
which has been, or may have been, contaminated by the elevated airborne asbestos fiber levels generated
during abatement activities, or which may previously have had elevated fiber levels due to ACM in the space.
This section covers the clearance to be conducted by a Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) certified Air Monitoring Specialist (AMS) who is to be contracted by the Owner.
1.3 CLEARANCE AIR SAMPLING BY THE OWNER:
A. To determine if the elevated airborne asbestos structure concentration encountered during
abatement operations has been reduced to the specified level; the Owner’s AMS will secure
samples and analyze them according to the following procedures.
1. Aggressive sampling procedures as described below will be followed.
2. PCM samples will be secured as indicated below.
B. Following the completion of project decontamination operations, the Contractor shall notify the
Owner or Owner's Representative that the Work Area is ready for visual inspection and clearance
air monitoring. If Owner or Owner's Representative is not on-site full-time, then a 24-hour
notification period is required for the initial inspection. If Owner or Owner's Representative is
on-site full-time, then a 2 hour notification period is required for the initial inspection. At
conclusion of the abatement action with only critical barriers still in place, an AMS under the
direction of Owner shall visually inspect each Work Area and determine whether all dust and
debris has been removed. If any such dust or debris is found, the area shall be re-cleaned until no
dust or debris is found. If a critical barrier is removed for cleaning purposes, the area behind the
critical barrier shall be cleaned and the critical barrier immediately replaced.
C. Prior to final clearance air sampling the AMS shall inspect the containment to determine whether
the area has dried. Final air clearance samples will not be collected until the
lockdown/encapsulant has completely dried and a sufficient settling period has elapsed, as
determined by the AMS. The AMS will then sample the air in the Work Area for airborne fiber
concentrations for analysis under PCM. Allow 24 hours for sample collection and reporting of
results by the AMS.
D. The AMS shall collect air samples using aggressive techniques as described in 40 CFR Part 763
Appendix A. This shall be aggressive sampling using portable fans and leaf blowers, to keep the
Work Area atmosphere in a turbulent state, except that leaf blowers shall not be directed toward
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any known friable ACM remaining in the Work Area. The air sampling shall be conducted using
sampling pumps that are correctly calibrated. Workers performing the aggressive procedures and
sampling will remain in appropriate protective clothing and respirators at all times. Stationary
fans shall be placed in locations where they will not interfere with air monitoring equipment.
Fans shall be directed towards removed/abated surfaces. One fan shall be used for each 10,000
cubic feet of workspace. All surfaces in the workspace will be swept with the leaf blower. The
number of clearance samples collected shall be in accordance with the regulatory requirements.
E. The Owner will arrange and pay for collection of the first set of air samples and analysis by Phase
Contrast Microscopy (PCM). If the first set of air samples (PCM) fail to meet the regulatory
standards, the Contractor will be responsible for the cost of additional sampling (subsequent set of
clearance samples) until acceptable airborne fiber levels are achieved.
F. An action shall be considered complete when PCM is used as the method of analysis and the
results show that the concentration of fibers in each of the sample is less than or equal to the limit
of quantification (clearance level) of 0.010 f/cc. An action shall be considered complete when
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is used as the method of analysis when each of the
concentrations of the five air samples is less than or equal to the filter background level (clearance
level) of 70 structures/mm2.
1.4 AGGRESSIVE SAMPLING BY THE OWNER’S AMS
All clearance air samples will be taken using aggressive sampling techniques as follows:
1. Before sampling pumps are started the exhaust from forced-air equipment (leaf blower with
an approximately 1 horsepower electric motor) will be swept against all walls, ceilings,
floors, ledges and other surfaces in the room. This procedure will be continued for
approximately 5 minutes per 10,000 cubic feet of room volume.
2. One 20-inch diameter fan per 10,000 cubic feet of Work Area volume will be operated
within the containment for the entire period of sample collection.
3. Air samples will be collected in areas subject to normal air circulation away from room
corners, obstructed locations, and sites near windows, doors of vents.
4. After air-sampling pumps have been shut off, fans will be shut off.
1.5 SCHEDULING CLEARANCE AIR SAMPLES
Final visual inspections and final air clearance monitoring shall be conducted by the AMS during normal
working hours (Monday through Friday, from 0700 to 1730 hours). Allow for a minimum of 12 hours for
sample collection and an additional 12 hours for laboratory analysis (normal working hours). Samples will
not be analyzed on site. Clearance samples will be submitted to an accredited laboratory for prompt analysis.
The Contractor shall anticipate and allow for a period of 12 to 24 hours for results to be received after the
sample collection period.
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3.1 GENERAL
A. All required air monitoring shall be performed by an AMS independent of the abatement
contractor to avoid possible conflict of interest. The Owner will contract with the AMS to
perform Work Area Clearance.
B. The AMS shall collect air samples using aggressive sampling as described in 40 C.F.R. Part 763,
Appendix A to Subpart E (EPA 1995), to monitor air for clearance after each abatement project;
except that fans and leaf blowers shall not be directed toward any known friable ACM remaining
in the Work Area.
C. The air samples collected shall be analyzed for fiber concentrations by PCM, using laboratories
showing successful participation in the American Industrial Hygiene Association Proficiency
Analytical Testing Program for PCM or an on-site satellite lab as described below. Air samples to
be analyzed by TEM will be sent to laboratories accredited by the National Institute of Standards
and Technology for TEM analysis.
D. Whenever on-site satellite labs are used for PCM analysis for final clearance purposes, all persons
conducting said analysis shall be properly trained pursuant to section II.B.1.c. (Training
Requirements for AMSs) and shall follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines as
set forth in the NIOSH Method 7400 entitled "Fibers" published in the NIOSH Manual of
Analytical Methods, 3rd Edition, second supplement, August 1987, which is herein incorporated
by reference (incorporation of materials is discussed in section I.A. of this regulation
3.2 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION
A. Substrate Visual Inspection: Before the application of any sealer to abated surfaces as a lock-
down, perform a visual inspection to determine if all ACM including debris and residue has been
removed.
B. Previous Work: During completion of the asbestos abatement work specified in other sections,
the Primary and Secondary Barriers of polyethylene sheeting will have been removed and
disposed of along with any gross debris generated by the asbestos abatement work.
C. Final Visual Inspection: At the conclusion of any abatement action and with only critical barriers
still in place, the Contractor shall arrange for an AMS to visually inspect entire Work Area where
such action was conducted to determine whether all dust and debris has been removed (all
surfaces, ceiling, walls, floor, decontamination unit, all plastic sheeting, seals over ventilation
openings, doorways, windows, and other openings). If any such dust or debris is found, the area
shall be re-cleaned until no dust or debris is found. If a critical barrier is removed for cleaning
purposes, the area behind the critical barrier shall be cleaned and the critical barrier immediately
replaced. Once the area has passed a final visual inspection and no dust or debris has been found,
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Inspection protocols are referenced in the EPA Purple Book, CDPHE Regulation 8, and ASTM
standard for visual inspections, ASTM E1368.
D. Temporary Lighting: Provide a minimum of 100 foot candles (1075 Lumens / sq meter) of
lighting on all surfaces in the areas to be subjected to visual inspection. Provide hand held lights
providing 150-foot candles (1600 lumens / sq meter) at four feet capable of reaching all locations
in Work Area.
E. Lifts: Contractor will provide ladders, scaffolding, and lifts as required to provide access to all
surfaces in the area to be subjected to visual inspection. Access is to allow touching of all
surfaces.
F. Final Lockdown (lockback): Perform encapsulation of substrate and other surfaces (lock-back)
where required.
3.3 CLEARANCE AIR SAMPLING
The total number of clearance air samples required to determine compliance for a state permitted abatement
project involving greater than 260 linear feet on pipes, 160 square feet on other surfaces or the volume
equivalent of a 55-gallon drum of ACM is indicated in the following table:
For each Work Area within the project where the amount of
ACM is:
Minimum # of
samples to
clear each
Work Area
Minimum # of
samples to
clear each
project
Less than 3 square feet/ 3 linear feet
1
5
Between 3 square feet / 3 linear feet and
32 square feet / 50 linear feet / volume equivalent of a 55-gallon
drum
2
5
Greater than 32 square feet / 50 linear feet / volume equivalent
of a 55-gallon drum
5
5
3.4 LABORATORY PHASE CONTRAST MICROSCOPY TESTING
A. Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM): After the Work Area is found to be visually clean, PCM air
samples will be collected and analyzed by the Owner in accordance with the procedure for Phase
Contrast Microscopy.
1. Where the services of an on-site testing laboratory will be employed by the Owner to
perform laboratory analysis of the air samples: A microscope and technician will be set up
at the job site, so that verbal reports on air samples can be obtained immediately. A
complete record, certified by the testing laboratory, of all air monitoring tests and results
will be furnished to the Owner and the Contractor.
2. Where the services of an off-site testing laboratory will be employed by the Owner to
perform laboratory analysis of the air samples: A technician will be at the job site and
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samples will be sent to the laboratory daily by overnight delivery or courier so that verbal
reports on air samples can be obtained within 24 hours. A complete record, certified by the
testing laboratory, of all air monitoring tests and results will be furnished to the Owner and
the Contractor.
B. Abatement Action: The abatement action shall be considered complete when the results of
samples collected in the abatement Work Area and analyzed by PCM using the NIOSH Method
7400 entitled "Fibers" published in the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 3rd Edition,
Second Supplement, August 1987, which is herein incorporated by reference (incorporation of
materials is discussed in section I.A. of this regulation), show that the concentration of fibers for
each of the required number of samples is less than or equal to a limit of quantification for PCM
(0.010 fibers per cubic centimeter, 0.010 f/cm3, 10,000 f/m3). The analyst doing said analysis
shall be NIOSH 582 or 582E trained.
C. Release Criteria Not Met: If Release Criteria are not met, repeat final cleaning and continue
decontamination procedure from that point.
D. Release Criteria Met: If Release Criteria are met, remove Work Area isolation in accordance
with requirements of this section.
3.5 LABORATORY TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY ANALYSIS
A. Where air samples are collected for TEM analysis, the services of an off-site testing laboratory
will be employed by the Owner to perform laboratory analysis of the air samples. Allow a
minimum of 48 hours for collection of samples and obtaining analytical results. A complete
record, certified by the testing laboratory, of all air monitoring tests and results will be furnished
to the Owner and the Contractor.
B. Analysis will be performed using the analysis method set forth in the AHERA Regulation 40 CFR
Part 763 Appendix A.
C. Asbestos Structures referred to in this Section include asbestos fibers, bundles, clusters or
matrices, as defined by method of analysis.
D. An abatement action shall be considered complete when the average concentration of asbestos of
five air samples collected within the abatement Work Area and analyzed by the TEM method in
40 CFR Part 763, Appendix A to Subpart E (EPA 1995), is not statistically significantly different,
as determined by the Z-test calculation as found in that Appendix A, from the average asbestos
concentration of five air samples collected at the same time outside the abatement Work Area and
analyzed in the same manner, and the average asbestos concentration of the three field blanks
described in that Appendix A, is below the filter background level of 70 structures per square
millimeter (70 s/mm2).
E. An action shall also be considered complete if the volume of air drawn for each of the five
samples collected within the abatement Work Area is equal to or greater than 1,199 L of air for a
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concentration of asbestos as analyzed by the TEM method in 40 CFR Part 763, Appendix A to
Subpart E (EPA 1995), for the five air samples does not exceed the filter background level of 70
s/mm2, as defined in that Appendix A. If the average concentration of asbestos of the five air
samples within the abatement Work Area exceeds 70 s/mm2, or if the volume of air in each of the
samples is less than 1,199 liters of air for a 25-mm filter, or less than 2,799 L of air for a 37-mm
filter, the action shall be considered complete only when the requirements of subparagraph (ii) or
(iv), of this subparagraph a. (Clearing Abatement Projects) are met.
F. If Release Criteria are not met, repeat final cleaning and continue decontamination procedure
from that point.
G. If Release Criteria are met, remove Work Area isolation in accordance with requirements of this
section.
3.6 REMOVAL OF WORK AREA ISOLATION
After all requirements of this section have been met:
1. Remove the Critical Barriers separating the Work Area from the rest of the building.
Remove any small quantities of residual material found upon removal of the plastic
sheeting with wet wiping, HEPA filtered vacuum cleaners and local area protection. If
significant quantities, as determined by the Owner, are found then the entire area affected
shall be decontaminated as specified in Section 01711 Project Decontamination.
2. Remove PDU.
3. Shut down and remove the Pressure Differential System. Seal HEPA filtered fan units,
HEPA vacuums and similar equipment with 6 mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene sheet and duct
tape to form a tight seal at intake end before being moved from Work Area.
4. Remove all equipment, materials, and debris from the project area.
5. Dispose of all asbestos-containing waste material as specified in Section 02086 Disposal of
Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material.
3.7 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK
Asbestos Abatement Work is Substantially Complete upon meeting the requirements of this section including
submission by the Contractor of the following:
1. Receipts documenting proper disposal as required by Section 02086 Disposal of Regulated
Asbestos-Containing Material.
2. Punch list-detailing repairs to be made and incomplete items.
END OF SECTION - 01712
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SECTION 01713 – CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. Inspection procedures, and document submittals
2. Final cleaning
1.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial
Completion, complete the following. List exceptions in the request.
1. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance agreements, final
certifications, and similar documents and other required submittals.
2. Obtain and submit releases enabling the Owner unrestricted use of the work and access to
services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar
releases.
3. Make final changeover of permanent locks and transmit keys to the Owner. Advise the
Owner's personnel of changeover in security provisions.
B. Inspection Procedures: On receipt of a request for inspection, the Owner will either proceed
with inspection or advise the Contractor of unfilled requirements. The Owner will notify the
Contractor if the project is substantially completed following inspection or advise the Contractor
of items that must be completed or corrected before final acceptance will be issued.
1. The Owner will repeat inspection when requested and assured that the work is substantially
complete.
2. Results of the completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for final
acceptance.
1.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE
A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for certification of final acceptance
and final payment, complete the following. List exceptions in the request.
1. Submit the final payment request with releases and supporting documentation not
previously submitted and accepted. Include insurance certificates for products and
completed operations where required. Include if applicable, accounting for final additional
changes to the Contract Sum.
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2. Submit a certified copy of the Owner's final inspection list of items to be completed or
corrected, endorsed and dated by the Owner. The certified copy of the list shall state that
each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance and shall be endorsed
and dated by the Owner.
3. Submit final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data
as of the date of Substantial Completion or when the Owner took possession of and
assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the work.
4. Submit a final liquidated damages settlement statement if applicable.
B. Re-inspection Procedure: The Owner will re-inspect the work upon receipt of notice that the
work, including inspection list items from earlier inspections, has been completed, except for
items whose completion is delayed under circumstances acceptable to the Owner.
1. Upon completion of re-inspection, the Owner will prepare a certificate of final acceptance.
If the work is incomplete, the Owner will advise the Contractor of work that is incomplete
or of obligations that have not been fulfilled but are required for final acceptance.
2. If necessary, re-inspection will be repeated.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 FINAL CLEANING
A. General: This cleaning differs from project decontamination. This is a general housecleaning
before turning the site back to the Owner. The General Conditions require general cleaning
during construction. The cleaning in this section is in addition to cleaning which is part of
decontamination work. This section is intended to return the facility to the Owner in presentable
condition.
B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean each
surface or unit to the condition expected in a normal, commercial building cleaning and
maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's instructions.
1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of
Substantial Completion.
a. Remove all tape and polyethylene sheeting remnants and rubbish generated during
the project.
2. The following applies only to areas being re-occupied after abatement. The following does
not apply in areas pending renovation or demolition.
a. Clean transparent materials, including mirrors and glass in doors and windows.
Remove glazing compounds and other substances that are noticeable vision-
obscuring materials.
b. Replace chipped or broken glass and other damaged transparent materials.
c. Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dust-free condition,
free of stains, films, and similar foreign substances. Restore reflective surfaces to
their original condition. Leave concrete floors broom clean. Vacuum carpeted
surfaces.
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d. Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment. Remove excess lubrication
and other substances. Clean plumbing fixtures to a sanitary condition. Clean light
fixtures and lamps.
e. Clean the site, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, litter, and other
foreign substances. Sweep paved areas broom clean; remove stains, spills, and other
foreign deposits. Rake grounds that are neither paved nor planted to a smooth,
even-textured surface.
C. Removal of Protection: Remove temporary protection and facilities installed for protection of
the work during construction.
D. Compliance: Comply with regulations of authorities having jurisdiction and safety standards for
cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on the Owner's
property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems.
Remove waste materials from the site and dispose of lawfully. Where extra materials of value
remain after completion of associated work, they become the Owner's property. Dispose of these
materials as directed by the Owner.
END OF SECTION 01713
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SECTION 02080 – REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE INCLUDE
. Employee protection and respiratory protection requirements are set forth in Sections 01560
Worker protection and 01562 Respiratory Protection.
A. Installation of critical and primary barriers and Work Area isolation procedures are set forth in
Sections 01513 Temporary Negative Pressure Ventilation System and 01526 Temporary
Containments/Enclosures.
B. Project Decontamination and Work Area clearance procedures are specified in Sections 01711
Project Decontamination and 01712 Work Area Clearance.
C. Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Waste Material (ACWM) is specified in Section 02086 Disposal
of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material (RACM).
D. Special work practices are specified procedures for mini-containments, glovebag removal, and
component removal in Section 02082 Supplemental Procedures and adhesive removal in Section
02083 Removal of Remnant Adhesive Material.
1.3 SUBMITTALS:
Before start of work, submit the following product data including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), or
equivalent, in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for the
following:
1. Surfactant: Submit product data, use instructions and recommendations from manufacturer
of surfactant intended for use. Include data substantiating that material complies with
requirements.
2. Removal Encapsulant: Submit product data, use instructions and recommendations from
manufacturer of removal encapsulant intended for use. Include data substantiating that
material complies with requirements.
3. NESHAP Certification: Submit certification from manufacturer of surfactant or removal
encapsulant that, to the extent required by this specification, the material, if used in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions, will wet Asbestos-Containing Materials
(ACM) to which it is applied as required by the National Emission Standard for Hazardous
Pollutants (NESHAP) Asbestos Regulations (40 CFR 61, Subpart M).
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Wetting Materials: For wetting prior to disturbance of ACM use either amended water or a
removal encapsulant: The following allows the Contractor to use either a surfactant in water or a
removal encapsulant provided it is able to perform as well as a generic mixture of one ounce of a
mixture of 50 percent polyoxyethylene ester and 50 percent polyoxyethylene ether in 5 gallons of
water.
1. Amended Water: Provide water to which a surfactant has been added. Use a mixture of
surfactant and water which results in wetting of the ACM and retardation of fiber release
during disturbance of the material equal to or greater than that provided by the use of one
ounce of a surfactant consisting of 50 percent polyoxyethylene ester and 50 percent
polyoxyethylene ether mixed with 5 gallons (19 liters) of water.
2. Removal Encapsulant: Provide a penetrating type encapsulant designed specifically for
removal of ACM. Use a material which results in wetting of the ACM and retardation of
fiber release during disturbance of the material equal to or greater than that provided by
water amended with a surfactant consisting of one ounce of a mixture of 50 percent
polyoxyethylene ester and 50 percent polyoxyethylene ether in 5 gallons (19 liters) of
water.
B.. Polyethylene Sheet: A single polyethylene film in the largest sheet size practicable to minimize
seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick clear, frosted, or black as indicated.
C.. Supplies: A sufficient supply of disposable mops, rags, and sponges for Work Area
decontamination shall be available. Scaffolds, ladders, lifts, hand tools, scrapers, wire cutters,
brushes, utility knives, wire saws, shall be provided as needed.
D. Polyethylene Sheet: Provide flame resistant polyethylene film in areas where there is hot
equipment or a potential for fire, such as in a boiler room. Use sheeting that conforms to
requirements set forth by the NFPA Standard 701, Small Scale Fire Test for Flame-resistant
Textiles and Films. Provide largest size possible to minimize seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick
frosted or black as indicated.
E. Duct Tape: Provide duct tape in 2” or 3” (50mm or 75 mm) widths as indicated, with an adhesive
which is formulated to stick aggressively to sheet polyethylene.
F. Spray Cement: Provide spray adhesive in aerosol cans that is specifically formulated to stick
tenaciously to sheet polyethylene.
G. Disposal Bags: Provide 6-mil (0.15 mm) thick leak-tight polyethylene bags labeled as required by
Section 02086 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos Containing Material.
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2.2 EQUIPMENT
A. Airless sprayers with pumps capable of providing 500 pounds per square inch at the nozzle tip at a
flow rate of two gallons per minute for spraying amended water shall be used. Rubber dustpans
and rubber squeegees shall be provided for clean up. Brushes utilized for removing loose
asbestos-containing material shall have nylon or fiber bristles, not metal. A sufficient supply of
HEPA filtered vacuum systems shall be available during clean up. Encapsulants shall be sprayed
using airless spray equipment.
B. Nozzle pressure should be adjustable within low-pressure ranges. This can be specified
depending on the encapsulant's viscosity and solids content. Tip size shall also be specified based
on manufacturer's recommendation. The nature of the encapsulant may affect the requirements
for respiratory protection.
C. At all times, the Contractor shall have two properly functioning airless sprayers (to spray
amended water) within the Work Area, during the removal process. One airless sprayer shall be a
low-pressure sprayer suitable for saturating the asbestos-containing material to the substrate. The
second airless sprayer should be suitable for misting the air continuously during the removal, thus
maintaining a high humidity and assisting in reducing airborne fiber concentrations. If any one of
these two sprayers breakdown or malfunction, removal activities shall cease until the sprayer is
repaired or replaced with a similar properly functioning sprayer.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 DROP CLOTH
Over the floor Primary Barrier and Secondary Barrier, install as a drop cloth a clear 6 mil sheet plastic in all
areas where asbestos removal work is to be carried out. Completely cover floor with sheet plastic.
1. Install Drop Cloth at the beginning of each work shift. Install only sufficient plastic for
work of that shift.
2. Remove Drop Cloth at end of each work shift or as work in an area is completed. Fold
plastic toward center of sheet and pack in disposal bags. Keep material on sheet
continuously wet until bagged.
3.2 WORKER PROTECTION
Before beginning work with any material for which a Material Safety Data Sheet has been submitted, provide
workers with the required protective equipment. Require that appropriate protective equipment be used at all
times. Comply with sections 01560 Worker Protection and 01562 Respiratory Protection.
3.3 WET REMOVAL
A. Thoroughly wet, to the satisfaction of Owner’s Representative, ACM to be removed prior to
stripping and/or tooling to reduce fiber dispersal into the air. Accomplish wetting by a fine spray
(mist) of amended water or removal encapsulant. Saturate material sufficiently to wet to the
substrate without causing excess dripping. Allow time for amended water or removal encapsulant
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to penetrate material thoroughly. If amended water is used, spray material repeatedly during the
work process to maintain a continuously wet condition. If a removal encapsulant is used, apply in
strict accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Perforate outer covering of any
insulation which has been painted and/or jacketed in order to allow penetration of amended water
or removal encapsulant, or use injection equipment to wet material under the covering. Where
necessary, carefully strip away while simultaneously spraying amended water or removal
encapsulant on the ACM to minimize dispersal of asbestos fibers into the air.
B. Two properly functioning airless sprayers (to spray amended water) shall be operation within the
Work Area at all times during the removal process. One airless sprayer shall be a low-pressure
sprayer suitable for saturating the asbestos-containing material to the substrate. The second
airless sprayer should be suitable for misting the air continuously during the removal, thus
maintaining a high humidity and assisting in reducing airborne fiber concentrations. If any one of
these two sprayers breakdown or malfunction, removal activities shall cease until the sprayer is
repaired or replaced with a similar properly functioning sprayer.
1. Mist Work Area continuously with amended water whenever necessary to reduce airborne
fiber levels.
2. Remove saturated ACM in small sections from all areas. Do not allow material to dry out.
As it is removed, simultaneously pack material while still wet into disposal bags. Twist
neck of bags, bend over and seal with minimum three wraps of duct tape. Clean outside
and move to Wash Down Station adjacent to Equipment Decontamination Unit.
3. Evacuate air from disposal bags with a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner before sealing.
C. Spray asbestos-containing material with an amended water or removal encapsulant. Allow time
for amended water or removal encapsulant to saturate materials to substrate. Do not over-saturate
to cause excess dripping. Scrape materials from substrate. Remove materials in manageable
quantities and control the descent to staging or floor below, if over 20 feet use drop chute to
contain material during descent. If using amended water, spray mist surface continuously during
work process. If using removal encapsulant follow manufacturer's written instructions. Remove
residue remaining on substrate after scraping using stiff nylon bristled hand brush. Use high-
pressure washer only with written authorization of Owner. If a removal encapsulant is used
remove residue completely before encapsulant dries. If substrate dries before complete removal of
residue re-wet with amended water or removal encapsulant.
D. If surface of material has been painted or otherwise coated cut small holes as required and apply
amended water or removal encapsulant from above. Cut wire lath or other substrate into
manageable sections. Cut supports as needed. Remove, cut, roll or fold up complete with ACM
and hand place in container. Do not drop on floor. After removal of substrate and ACM remove
any overspray or residual on surfaces.
E. Cut bands holding preformed insulation, slit jackets at seams, remove and hand-place in a disposal
bag. Remove job-molded fitting insulation in chunks and hand place in a disposal bag. Do not
drop to floor. Remove any residue on substrate with stiff bristle nylon hand brush. In locations
where insulation is removed from piping or equipment with insulated with porous/fibrous glass or
other non-asbestos-containing fibrous material, remove porous/fibrous material 6" (150 mm) from
the point where it contacts the asbestos-containing insulation. Protect these porous/fibrous
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materials by sealing with 6-mil thick polyethylene sheeting. Non-protected porous/fibrous
materials within the Work Area must be removed and disposed of ACWM, and replaced at no
additional cost to the Owner.
F. ACWM with sharp edged components (e.g., nails, screws, glass, metal lath, tin sheeting) or other
items that will tear the polyethylene bags shall be placed into drums or other rigid disposal
container.
G. When Work Area temperatures are below 32oF and amended water is subject to freezing,
activities shall cease until temperatures are above 32oF. Dry removal permits and procedures may
not be utilized for freezing temperatures. Maintain a high humidity in the Work Area by misting
or spraying to assist in fiber settling and reduce airborne concentrations. Wetting procedures are
not equally effective on all types of asbestos containing materials but shall nonetheless be used in
all cases.
H. Material removed from building structures or components shall not be dropped or thrown to the
floor. Material should be removed as intact sections or components whenever possible and
carefully lowered to the floor. If this cannot be done for materials greater than 15 feet above the
floor, a dust-tight chute shall be constructed to transport the material to containers on the floor or
the material may be containerized at elevated levels (e.g., on scaffolds) and carefully lowered to
the ground by mechanical means. Materials between 15 and 50 feet above ground may be
containerized at elevated levels or dropped into inclined chutes or scaffolding for subsequent
collection and containerization.
I. Containers shall be sealed when full. Double bagging of waste material is required. Bags shall
not be overfilled. They should be securely sealed to prevent accidental opening and leakage by
tying tops of bags in an overhand knot or by taping in gooseneck fashion. Do not seal bags with
wire or cord. Bags may be placed in drums for storing and transportation to the landfill. Bags shall
be decontaminated on exterior surfaces by wet cleaning and HEPA vacuuming before being
placed in clean drums and sealed with locking ring tops.
J. After completion of all stripping work, surfaces from which asbestos containing materials have
been removed shall be wet brushed and sponged or cleaned by some equivalent method to
removal visible residue.
K. After the Work Area has been rendered free of visible residues, and substrate has passed visual
inspection by the Owner, a thin coat of a satisfactory encapsulating agent may be applied to the
substrate.
3.4 DRY REMOVAL
A. Dry removal of ACM is required where wetting may create a hazard for workers or damage
equipment or finishes. Where specified and authorized by the Owner and applicable regulatory
agencies (dry removal permit and/or variance), provide the following:
1. Isolate dry removal area from balance of Work Area by a Critical Barrier as described in
Section 01526 Temporary Containments/Enclosures and a pressure differential between the
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dry removal area and Work Area as described in Section 01513 Temporary Negative
Pressure Ventilation System.
2. EPA Authorization: Do not begin dry removal work until authorized in writing by the EPA
NESHAP coordinator, CDPHE, and the Owner.
3. OSHA Notification: Do not begin dry removal work until notification to OSHA required
by 29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(4)(6) is made.
B. Do not wet materials in the vicinity of active electrical equipment. Obtain authorization from
Owner and Regulatory agencies, and follow special dry removal procedures for the removal of
any ACM in the vicinity of active electrical equipment.
1. Restrict Access: Maintain existing access restrictions to areas with active electrical
equipment. Allow access to area only to qualified trades persons with prior experience in
the installation and repair of involved equipment.
2. Warning Signs: Post warning signs at the entry point to active electrical equipment as
required by OSHA or other applicable regulation.
3. Personnel: Work on active electrical equipment is to be performed by qualified trade’s
persons with prior experience in the installation or repair of the involved equipment.
Restrict access to electrical equipment.
4. Electrical Isolation: Cover exposed conductors with a minimum 1/8” (3 mm) thick
neoprene blanket draped over the conductor and surrounding area.
5. Protective Equipment: Provide workers working on or in the vicinity of active electrical
with appropriate protective equipment including insulating gloves, boots, and non-
conductive tools.
6. Work Procedures: Perform removal work using “Localized Control of Material Release”
and “Local Ventilation and Collection System” procedures described below.
C. Do not wet materials on hot piping or equipment. Obtain authorization from Owner and
Regulatory agencies, and follow special dry removal procedures for the removal of any ACM on
hot equipment.
1. Restrict Access: Maintain any existing access restrictions to areas with hot equipment.
Provide railing or other barriers to prevent accidental contact with hot equipment. Allow
access to area only to qualified trades persons with prior experience with the type of
equipment involved.
2. Warning Signs: Post warning signs at hot equipment as required by OSHA or other
applicable regulation.
3. Personnel: Work on hot equipment is to be performed by qualified trades persons with
prior experience with the type of equipment involved. Restrict access to electrical
equipment.
4. Re-insulation: Re-insulate equipment immediately following visual inspection. Do not
allow more than 8 linear feet (2400 mm) of piping to be exposed at any time.
5. Protective Equipment: Provide workers working on or in the vicinity of hot equipment with
appropriate protective equipment including insulating gloves, boots, and coveralls.
6. Work Procedures: Perform removal work using "Localized Control of Material Release"
and "Local Ventilation and Collection System" procedures described below.
3.5 LOCAL VENTILATION AND COLLECTION SYSTEM
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Provide local ventilation and collection systems as described below for each area where materials that contain
amosite asbestos or dry ACM is being removed or otherwise disturbed:
1. Provide HEPA filtered fan units in addition to those required by section 01513 Temporary
Negative Pressure Ventilation Systems, in the vicinity of the work. Arrange so that the
units exhaust into the Work Area oriented in a direction away from the work. Extend a 12
inch diameter flexible non-collapsing duct from the intake end to a point no more than 4
feet from any scraping or wire brushing activity.
2. Locate intake of duct so that airflow is horizontally and slightly downward into intake.
Replace primary filters on HEPA filtered fan units at appropriate intervals. Allow no more
than one scraping or wire brushing activity per fan unit.
3.6 ASBESTOS CONTAMINATED MATERIALS
A. All porous materials, including but not limited to: fiberglass insulation (both on the pipe and
loose), loose drywall, and loose porous wood that have been in contact with ACM shall be
disposed of as asbestos-containing material. All loose non-porous materials including, but not
limited to: metal, glass, non-porous wood and plastic shall be decontaminated and removed from
the area.
B. For carpeted rooms in locations containing friable ACM, the Contractor shall final clean carpeting
using a combination of HEPA vacuum and a wet carpet cleaning system. Where specified or
authorized by the Owner, remove and dispose of this carpeting as asbestos containing waste
material.
3.7 DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES
A. The Owner will provide the removal of the majority of the fixtures, fixed objects, structural
enclosures (walls, ceilings, chases, etc.), equipment and related components, and other items that
may be required to facilitate abatement activities. All debris will be removed and the areas will be
broom swept. The Contractor will be required to perform all pre-cleaning activities prior to
containment construction. The Contractor may be required to perform selective demolition to
facilitate abatement activities (e.g., installation of exhausts, additional access to ACM, etc.). This
includes doors, windows, appliances, cabinets and furniture. Where the Contractor has removed a
door or window, upon completion, the Contractor shall install a replacement barrier such as
plywood to re-secure the area.
B. Remove and clean, all non-porous objects such as lights and other items that may interfere with
the abatement process and were not previously cleaned and sealed off. Utilize localized spraying
of amended water and/or HEPA vacuums to reduce fiber dispersal during the removal of these
fixtures. These items shall pass through the container/equipment decontamination unit.
C. Asbestos demolition work requires demolition of asbestos containing materials, or asbestos
contaminated materials installations. Asbestos demolition shall occur using engineering controls
and personal protective equipment provisions of the specifications (i.e., critical barriers, negative
pressure ventilation system, decontamination units, containments and regulated areas, worker
protection and respiratory protection). The following is provided as guidance for this type of
demolition.
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1. Conduct selective demolition work in manner that will minimize need for disruption of
Owner's normal operations. Provide minimum of 72 hours advance notice to Owner of
demolition activities that will impact Owner's normal operations.
2. Owner assumes no responsibility for actual condition of items or structures to be
demolished.
3. Conditions existing at time of commencement of Contract will be maintained by Owner
insofar as practicable. However, variations within structure may occur by Owner's
removal and salvage operations prior to start of selective demolition work.
4. Provide temporary barricades and other forms of protection as required to protect Owner's
personnel and general public from injury due to selective demolition work.
5. Provide protective measures as required to provide free and safe passage of Owner's
personnel and general public to and from occupied portions of building.
6. Erect temporary covered passageways as required by authorities having jurisdiction.
7. Provide interior and exterior shoring, bracing, or support to prevent movement,
settlement, or collapse of structure or element to be demolished, and adjacent facilities or
work to remain.
8. Protect from damage existing finish work that is to remain in place and that becomes
exposed during demolition operations.
9. Protect floors with suitable coverings when necessary.
10. Construct temporary insulated solid dustproof partitions where required to separate areas
where noisy or extensive dirt or dust operations are performed. Equip partitions with
dustproof doors and security locks if required.
11. Provide temporary weather protection during interval between demolition and removal of
existing construction on exterior surfaces, and installation of new construction to insure
that no water leakage or damage occurs to structure or interior areas of existing building.
12. Remove protections at completion of work.
13. Promptly repair damages caused to adjacent facilities by demolition work at no cost to
Owner.
14. Conduct selective demolition operations and debris removal in a manner to ensure
minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used
facilities.
15. Do not close, block or otherwise obstruct streets, walks or other occupied or used
facilities without written permission from authorities having jurisdiction. Provide
alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by governing
regulations.
16. Use of explosives will not be permitted.
17. Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain, keep in service, and protect against
damage during demolition operations.
18. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or used facilities, except when
authorized in writing by authorities having jurisdiction. Provide temporary services
during interruptions to existing utilities, as acceptable to governing authorities.
19. Use water sprinkling, containment barriers, and other suitable methods to limit dust and
dirt rising and scattering in air to lowest practical level. Comply with governing
regulations pertaining to environmental protection.
20. Do not use water when it may create hazardous or objectionable conditions, such as ice,
flooding, or pollution.
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21. Provide interior and exterior shoring, bracing, or support to prevent movement, settlement
or collapse of structures to be demolished and adjacent facilities to remain.
22. Cease operations and notify the Owner immediately if safety of structure appears to be
endangered. Take precautions to support structure until determination is made for
continuing operations.
23. Erection of Critical Barriers as described in Section 01526 Temporary
Containments/Enclosures.
24. Installation and operation of Pressure Differential and Ventilation System per Section
01513.
25. Locate, identify, stub off and disconnect utility services that are not indicated to remain.
26. Provide by-pass connections as necessary to maintain continuity of service to occupied
areas of building. Provide minimum of 72 hours advance notice to Owner if shutdown of
service is necessary during changeover.
27. Perform selective demolition work in a systematic manner. Use such methods as required
to complete work specified in accordance with demolition schedule and governing
regulations.
28. Demolish concrete and masonry in small sections. Cut concrete and masonry at junctures
with construction to remain using appropriate power tools.
29. Locate demolition equipment throughout structure and promptly remove debris to avoid
imposing excessive loads on supporting walls, floors or framing.
30. If demolition includes excavation activities, comply with applicable regulations and
requirements for utility identification. Completely fill below-grade areas and voids
resulting from demolition or excavation work. Provide clean earth, gravel or sand fill,
free of trash debris, or organic matter.
31. If a disturbance of ACM occurs, remove any released material and decontaminate the
immediate vicinity of the release in accordance with the requirements of Section 01712
Cleaning & Decontamination Procedures.
32. Remove debris, rubbish and other materials resulting from demolition operations from
building site. Transport and legally dispose of materials off site.
33. If hazardous non-asbestos containing materials are encountered during demolition
operations, comply with applicable regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning removal,
handling and protection against exposure or environmental pollution.
34. Disposal of ACWM is not in the work of this section. Disposal of this material is
specified in Section 02086 Disposal of Asbestos Containing Waste Material.
3.8 LOCK DOWN (LOCKBACK)
Encapsulation materials shall be a penetrating or bridging type, pollution-free, non-toxic, with a Class A fire
classification as specified herein. Material shall be flexible when cured, resistant to weathering, oxidation,
aging, and abuse. The Contractor shall submit product data, use instructions, and recommendations from the
manufacturer for products intended for use. The Contractor shall use only the type of encapsulant or
lockdown approved by Owner.
END OF SECTION - 02080
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SECTION 02082 – SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
Work of this section consists of:
1. Preparing a mini-containment for gross removal purposes, where specified by the Owner
and allowed by regulatory agencies.
2. Preparing a secondary containment for using glovebag, component, and non-friable
removal methods where specified by the Owner and allowed by regulatory agencies.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
Submit applicable submittals to the Owner:
1. Surfactant: Submit product data, use instructions and recommendations from manufacturer
of surfactant intended for use. Include data substantiating that material complies with
requirements.
2. Removal Encapsulant: Submit product data, use instructions and recommendations from
manufacturer of removal encapsulant intended for use. Include data substantiating that
material complies with requirements.
3. NESHAP Certification: Submit certification from manufacturer of surfactant or removal
encapsulant that, to the extent required by this specification, the material, if used in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions, will wet ACM to which it is applied as
required by the NESHP Asbestos Regulations (40 CFR 61, Subpart M).
4. Material Safety Data Sheet: MSDS or equivalent, in accordance with the OSHA Hazard
Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for each spray cement, surfactant and
encapsulants, or other chemical proposed for used. Submit in the same manner as product
data.
5. Sheet Plastic: For fire retardant plastic submit test reports on NFPA 701 test.
6. Glovebags: Submit product data.
7. HEPA Vacuums: Submit product data.
8. Signs: Submit samples of signs to be used.
9. Mini-containment: Provide shop drawing of Mini-Containment arrangement to used.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GLOVEBAGS
A. Glovebags: Provide minimum 6-mil (0.15 mm) thick polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or
equivalent plastic sack, with a seamless bottom, and two sealed inward projecting long sleeved
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gloves or mittens, preprinted with same warning notice as a disposal bag, equipped with a pouch
for storage of tools, with designated location for wand or HEPA vacuum wand. Glovebag is to be
not more than 60 inches by 60 inches in size.
B. Negative Pressure Glovebag Systems: Provide glovebags as specified above that are equipped
for attachment to a HEPA vacuum, and that has a device to prevent the bag from collapsing
during use.
C. Negative Pressure Glove Box Systems: Provide glove boxes constructed with rigid sides and
made from metal or other material, equipped for attachment to a HEPA vacuum, which will not
collapse during use, and which can withstand the weight of the ACM and water used during
removal.
2.2 SHEET PLASTIC
A. Polyethylene Sheet: A single polyethylene film in the largest sheet size possible to minimize
seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick, clear, frosted, or black as indicated.
B. Fire Resistant Polyethylene Sheet: In areas where there could be exiting difficulties in case of
emergency (Work Areas above or below grade or interior spaces with limited exits) or there is hot
equipment or a potential for fire, such as in a boiler room, provide flame resistant polyethylene
film that conforms to requirements set forth by the NFPA Standard 701, Small Scale Fire Test for
Flame-resistant Textiles and Films. Provide largest size possible to minimize seams, 6.0-mil (0.15
mm) thick, frosted or black as indicated.
C. Reinforced Polyethylene Sheet: Where plastic sheet constitutes the only barrier between the
Work Area and the building exterior, provide translucent, nylon reinforced or woven
polyethylene, laminated, flame resistant, polyethylene film that conforms to requirements set forth
by the NFPA Standard 701, Small Scale Fire Test for Flame-resistant Textiles and Films. Provide
largest size possible to minimize seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick, frosted or black as indicated.
2.3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Duct Tape: Provide duct tape in 2 inch or 3 inch widths as indicated, with an adhesive which is
formulated to stick aggressively to sheet polyethylene.
B. Spray Cement: Provide spray adhesive in aerosol cans that is specifically formulated to stick
tenaciously to sheet polyethylene.
C. Wetting Materials: For wetting prior to disturbance of ACM use either amended water or a
removal encapsulant:
1. Amended Water: Provide water to which a surfactant has been added. Use a mixture of
surfactant and water which results in wetting of the ACM and retardation of fiber release
during disturbance of the material equal to or greater than that provided by water amended
with a surfactant consisting of one ounce of a solution of 50 percent polyoxyethylene ester
and 50 percent polyoxyethylene ether mixed with five gallons of water.
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2. Removal Encapsulant: Provide a penetrating type encapsulant designed specifically for
removal of ACM. Use a material which results in wetting of the ACM and retardation of
fiber release during disturbance of the material equal to or greater than that provided by
water amended with a surfactant consisting of one ounce of a solution of 50 percent
polyoxyethylene ester and 50 percent polyoxyethylene ether mixed with five gallons of
water.
D. Garden Sprayer: Provide a hand pump type pressure-can garden sprayer fabricated out of either
metal or plastic, equipped with a metal wand at the end of a hose that can deliver a stream or spray
of liquid under pressure.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 MINI-CONTAINMENTS
A. A mini containment is a small walk-in containment, which accommodates no more than two
persons. Provide a fabricated or job-made containment constructed of 6-mil (0.15-mm) plastic or
equivalent. Place the containment under negative pressure by means of a small negative air
machine, or from manifold attached to a larger negative air machine. Exhaust to exterior of
building.
B. Provide a remote Personnel Decontamination Unit (PDU) meeting requirements of Section 01563
Decontamination Units for worker decontamination.
C. Sequence of Work: Before beginning work of this sub-section complete the following:
1. Isolation of area in accordance with Section 01526 Temporary Containments/Enclosures.
2. Construction of a personnel decontamination unit in accordance with Section 01563
Decontamination Units.
3. Pressure Differential System in accordance with Section 01513 Temporary Negative
Pressure Ventilation System.
D. Construct Workroom in the same manner as a primary barrier fabricated from 6-mil (0.15-mm)
sheet plastic. Arrange so that primary barrier provides both a critical and primary barrier. Line
walls and floor of Workroom with a continuous Secondary Barrier.
E. Provide an approximately 3 feet by 3 feet change room, with additional space as required for
storage, attached to each Work Area. Fabricate change room from 6-mil (0.15-mm) sheet plastic
in the same manner as a primary barrier. Locate so that access to Work Area is though change
room.
F. Cover floor in front of entry to change room with one layer of 6-mil (0.15-mm) sheet plastic.
Securely anchor sheet plastic to prevent slipping.
G. Provide flapped door as entry to change room and entry from change room to Work Area.
Fabricate each flapped door from overlapping contacting layers of sheet plastic. Fasten each layer
on the top and one side. Each flap is to be 3 inches longer than door opening. Reinforce free side
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and bottom of each sheet with duct tape. Alternate sides fastened on each layer. Form arrows
pointing to entry side from duct tape on inside and outside of door.
H. At entry to change room post an approximately 20 inch by 14 inch manufactured caution sign
displaying the following legend with letter sizes and styles of a visibility required by 29 CFR
1926 (OSHA requires that warning signs be comprehensible to non-English speakers).
Legend
DANGER
ASBESTOS
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA
I. Complete requirements of the following:
1. Section 01560 Worker Protection.
2. Section 01562 Respiratory Protection.
3. Section 01513 Temporary Negative Pressure Ventilation System: A small HEPA filtered
fan unit or vacuum cleaner exhausted to the exterior. Provide a minimum of 8 air changes
per hour in the Work Area.
J. The Mini-Containment shall be inspected for leaks and smoke tested to detect breaches, and
breaches sealed.
K. Require that any time a worker enter the Work Area the following procedure is followed:
1. Outside of change room remove all street clothes and don clean coveralls and respirator. A
swimsuit or second disposable suit may be worn beneath outer coveralls.
2. Enter change room be sure that entry is completely closed.
3. Enter Work Area and be sure that entry is completely closed behind.
L. Arrange Work Area within the Mini-Containment so that during use air movement is directed
away from the worker's breathing zone.
M. Require that any time a worker leaves the Mini-Containment the following procedure be
followed:
1. Maintain a bucket of clean potable water in the Work Area. Do not amend with a wetting
agent.
2. Remove contaminated suit inside the Work Area. Leave respirator in place.
3. Wash hands, face and surface of respirator with water and wet paper towels. Use caution
to avoid breaking seal between respirator face-piece and face.
4. Proceed with respirator in place to change room.
5. Be sure that entry to Work Area is completely closed.
6. In change room don clean disposable suit leaving respirator in place.
7. Exit change room and be sure that entry to change room is completely closed. Proceed to
next Mini-Containment, or a remote shower.
8. At end of workday decontaminate fully in accordance with procedures in appropriate
specification section describing Section 01560 Worker Protection.
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N. Require that the following procedure be used in removing equipment and bagged debris from the
Work Area:
1. Three workers are required: One in the Work area, one in the change room, and one on step
off area.
2. Equipment and bagged debris are to be removed from the Mini-Containment in separate
operations.
3. Worker in Work Area cleans equipment and bagged debris and hands one piece of
equipment or one bag of debris at a time to worker in change Room.
4. The worker in the change room wet cleans each piece of equipment or bag and stores them
in change room. Equipment is sealed completely in 6 mil (0.15 mm) sheet plastic in the
change room.
5. When the amount of stored material in the change room becomes large enough that the
worker cannot clean incoming material without contacting previously cleaned material the
door between the Work Area and change room is closed.
6. The worker in the change room then passes each item into a new disposal bag held open in
the doorway between the change room and step off Area by the worker on the step off area.
The worker on the step off area places each bag in a sealed cart for transport to the load
out area. No bags are to be stored outside of the Mini-Containment.
7. All bags are to be transported through the building in clean sealed containers that have
never been in an asbestos Work Area, Mini-Containment or decontamination unit.
O. Mini-Containment Decontamination: At completion of all work decontaminate the Work Area and
change rooms as set forth in Section 01711 Project Decontamination for non-friable materials.
P. Visual Inspection: Owner shall visually inspect Work Area for debris. If any visible debris is
noted, clean all surfaces until no visible debris is found in the Mini-Containment.
Q. Final Air Testing: Owner shall clear each mini- containment in accordance with requirements of
section 01712 Work Area Clearance.
3.2 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT
A. Secondary Containments under negative pressure, shall be used whenever glovebag, component,
or non-friable removal methods are used.
B. Provide an adjacent or remote PDU meeting the requirements of Section 01563 Decontamination
Units for worker decontamination.
C. Isolate Work Area and restrict access in accordance with Section 01526 Temporary
Containments/Enclosures. Isolate Work Area from the building exterior and other portions of the
building. Where existing walls, doors, windows, or other such closure is missing, seal openings
with polyethylene sheet at least 6-mil (0.15-mm) in thickness, mechanically fastened in place and
sealed with duct tape or spray glue. Seal broken windows or other openings to the building
exterior with nylon-reinforced plastic.
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D. Before beginning work, establish negative pressure within the Work Area in accordance with
Section 01513. Use a single manometer to verify that negative pressure is a minimum -0.020
inches of water within the secondary containment.
E. Porous/fibrous surfaces within the Secondary Containment shall be covered or sealed with at least
polyethylene sheet at least 6-mil (0.15-mm) in thickness, mechanically fastened in place and
sealed with duct tape or spray glue. Have available, equipment and supplies for spill response in
the event of accidental spill.
F. Install a drop cloth consisting of clear 6-mil (0.15-mm) sheet plastic in any area where component
or glovebag removal work is to carried out.
G. Provide an approximately 3 feet by 3 feet change room, with additional space as required for
storage, attached to each Secondary Containment. Use pre-manufactured chambers, or fabricate
change room from 6-mil (0.15-mm) sheet plastic in the same manner as a primary barrier. Locate
so that access to Secondary Containment is though change room.
H. At entry to change room post an approximately 20 inch by 14 inch manufactured caution sign
displaying the following legend with letter sizes and styles of a visibility required by 29 CFR
1926 (OSHA requires that warning signs be comprehensible to non-English speakers):
Legend
DANGER
ASBESTOS
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA
I. Provide flapped door as entry to change room and entry from Change room to Secondary
Containment. Fabricate each flapped door from overlapping contacting layers of sheet plastic.
Fasten each layer on the top and one side. Each flap is to be 3 inches longer than door opening.
Reinforce free side and bottom of each sheet with duct tape. Alternate sides fastened on each
layer. Form arrows pointing to entry side from duct tape on inside and outside of door.
J. Require that any time a worker leaves the secondary containment the following procedure be
followed:
1. Maintain a bucket of clean potable water and towels in the Containment. Do not amend
with a wetting agent.
2. Remove outer suit inside the Work Area. Leave respirator in place.
3. Wash hands, face and surface of respirator with water and wet paper towels. Use caution
to avoid breaking seal between respirator face-piece and face.
4. Proceed with respirator in place to change room.
5. Be sure that entry to Work Area is completely closed.
6. In change room don clean disposable suit leaving respirator in place. Double suit
decontamination method may be utilized as an alternative.
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7. Exit change room be sure that entry to change room is completely closed. Proceed to next
Secondary Containment, or a remote shower.
8. At end of workday decontaminate fully in accordance with procedures in section 01560
Worker Protection.
9. Decontaminate equipment and tools using wet wiping methods
K. Once component removal and/or glovebag removal is complete, carry out a final cleaning of all
surfaces of the Work Area including, polyethylene sheeting, equipment, existing room surfaces by
use of damp-cleaning and mopping, and/or a (HEPA) filtered vacuum. Continue this cleaning
until there is no visible debris from removed materials or residue on plastic sheeting or other
surfaces.
L. Owner’s Air Monitoring Specialist (AMS) shall visually inspect Work Area for debris. If any
visible debris is noted, clean all surfaces until no visible debris is found in the Secondary
Containment.
M. Owner’s AMS shall clear each Secondary Containment in accordance with requirements of
section 01711 Project Decontamination.
3.3 COMPONENT REMOVAL (REMOVAL OF COMPLETE SYSTEMS)
A. Before starting work of this section, Complete the work set forth in the following specification
sections:
1. Section 01561 Worker Protection
2. Section 01562 Respiratory Protection
3. Section 01513 Temporary Negative Pressure Ventilation System
4. Section 01563 Decontamination Units
B. Adequately wet ACM prior wrapped and sealed. Mist Work Area to minimize any asbestos
dispersal into the air. Have available, equipment and supplies for spill response in the event of
accidental disturbance of the material.
C. Completely seal all components to be removed in 6-mil (0.15-mm) polyethylene sheet sealed with
duct tape. Candy stripe surface of plastic as reinforcement. Wrap large items such as boilers,
tanks, and converters with nylon reinforced sheet plastic. Install sheet plastic to allow cutting of
components into sections where this is necessary for the work.
D. Remove ACM where necessary to allow the cutting components into sections using the
procedures set forth in this Section 3.4 Glove Bags and Boxes.
E. Remove components in largest sections possible.
F. Friable facility components that are covered under a CDPHE abatement permit, shall be removed
within a secondary containment barrier (as specified above) around the component removal area.
The Contractor shall adequately wet the material, wrap the component in 6 mil polyethylene
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sheeting prior to removing the component. The project shall be cleared by an air-monitoring
professional in accordance with CDPHE regulations.
G. Properly label, store, transport and dispose of all asbestos-containing or contaminated waste
material as required by Section 02086 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material.
3.4 GLOVEBAGS AND BOXES
A. Complete requirements of the following:
1. Section 01513 Temporary Negative Pressure Ventilation System
2. 01560 Worker Protection - Repair and Maintenance
3. 01562 Respiratory Protection
4. Section 01563 Decontamination Units
B. Glovebag removal of friable materials that are covered under a CDPHE abatement permit, shall be
removed within a secondary containment barrier (as specified above) around the component
removal area. The project shall be cleared by an air-monitoring professional in accordance with
CDPHE regulations.
C. Remove ACM inside a glovebag according to the following procedure:
1. Use at least two persons to perform glovebag removals operations.
2. Use each glovebag only once.
3. Do not move glovebag once it has been mounted in place.
4. Do not use glovebag on surface whose temperature exceeds 150 degrees F (65.6 degrees
C).
5. Check materials adjacent to locations where glovebag will be installed. Wrap damaged
(broken lagging, hanging, etc.), loose or friable material in 2 layers of 6-mil (0.15-mm)
plastic and "candy-stripe" with duct tape, or render material intact by some other method.
Place one layer of duct tape around undamaged pipe at each location where the glovebag
will be attached.
6. Slit top of the glovebag open (if necessary) and cut down the sides to accommodate the size
of the pipe (about two inches longer than the pipe diameter) and allow additional so that
the top of the glovebag will be clear of the pipe after installation.
7. Place necessary tools into pouch located inside glovebag. This will usually include: bone
saw, utility knife, rags, scrub brush, wire cutters, tin snips and pre-wetted cloth.
8. Place a strip of duct tape along both edges of the open top slit of glovebag for
reinforcement.
9. Place the glovebag around section of pipe to be worked on and staple top together through
reinforcing duct tape. Staple down sides approximately 6 inches so that top of the
glovebag is clear of pipe. Seal top and sides with duct tape. Next, duct tape the ends of
glovebag to pipe itself, where previously covered with plastic or duct tape.
10. Install glovebag so that it completely covers the circumference of pipe or other structures
where the work is to be done.
11. Install device used to prevent collapse of bag by negative pressure.
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12. Insert wand from garden sprayer through water sleeve. Duct tape water sleeve tightly
around the wand to prevent leakage.
13. Use smoke tube and aspirator bulb to test seal. Place tube into water sleeve (two-inch
opening to glovebag) squeezing bulb and filling bag with visible smoke. Remove smoke
tube and twist water sleeve closed. While holding the water sleeve tightly, gently squeeze
glovebag and look for smoke leaking out, (especially at the top and ends of the glovebag).
If leaks are found, tape closed using duct tape and re-test.
14. Run HEPA vacuum cleaner or other device used to create a negative pressure in the bag
continuously during the operation.
15. Thoroughly wet material to be worked on with amended water or removal encapsulant and
allow to soak in. Wet adequately to penetrate and soak material through to substrate.
16. One person places their hands into the long-sleeved gloves while the second person directs
garden sprayer at the work.
17. Use bone saw, if required, to cut insulation at each end of the section to be removed. A
bone saw is a serrated heavy gauge wire with ring-type handles at each end. Throughout
this process, spray amended water or removal encapsulant on the cutting area to keep dust
to a minimum.
18. Remove insulation using putty knives or other tools. Place pieces in bottom of bag without
dropping.
19. Rinse all tools with water inside the bag and place back into pouch.
20. Using scrub brush, rags and water, scrub and wipe down the exposed pipe.
21. Thoroughly wash and wipe down interior of glovebag to a point below the location where
the bag will be twisted and taped to seal waste in bottom of bag.
22. Remove water wand from water sleeve and turn on the vacuum only briefly to collapse the
bag.
23. Remove the vacuum nozzle, twist water sleeve closed and seal with duct tape.
24. From outside the bag, pull the tool pouch away from the bag. Place duct tape over twisted
portion and then cut the tool bag from the glovebag, cutting through the twisted/taped
section. Contaminated tools may then be placed directly into next glovebag without
cleaning. Alternatively, tool pouch with the tools can be placed in a bucket of water,
opened underwater, and tools cleaned and dried. Discard rags and scrub brush with
asbestos waste.
25. With removed insulation in the bottom of the bag, twist the bag several times and tape it to
seal material in the bottom during removal of the glovebag from the pipe.
26. Slip a 6-mil (0.15-mm) disposal bag over the glovebag (still attached to the pipe). Remove
tape or cut bag and open the top of the glovebag and fold it down into disposal bag.
27. Clean all surfaces in the Work Area using disposable cloths wetted with water with
surfactant or removal encapsulant added. When these surfaces have dried, clean with a
HEPA filtered vacuum. Material adhered to a surface with removal encapsulant may
require the application of additional removal encapsulant to facilitate cleaning.
28. Seal exposed ends of remaining pipe insulation.
29. Remove disposable suits and place these into bag with waste.
30. Collapse the bag with a HEPA vacuum twist top of bag, seal with at least 3 wraps of duct
tape, bend over and seal again with at least 3 wraps of duct tape.
D. Remove ACM inside a negative glove box system according to the following procedure:
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1. Use at least two persons to perform the work.
2. Check materials adjacent to location where glovebox will be installed. Wrap damaged
(broken lagging, hanging, etc.), loose or friable material in 2 layers of 6-mil (0.15-mm)
plastic and “candy-stripe” with duct tape, or render material intact by some other method.
Place one layer of duct tape around undamaged pipe at each location where the glove box
will be attached.
3. Use system in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Smoke test box prior to each use.
5. Use a HEPA Vacuum or other negative pressure generator with HEPA filtration to create a
negative pressure in system.
6. Provide a back up HEPA Vacuum on site at all times during operation of the system.
7. Use waste bags made of 6 mil (0.15 mm) thick plastic, double-bag before filling.
END OF SECTION - 02082
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SECTION 02083 – REMOVAL OF REMNANT ADHESIVE MATERIAL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other
Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 SUMMARY
This Section can be used to specify aggressive methods for the removal of remnant adhesive by use of manual
or mechanical means. The use of some types of equipment results in rendering the remnant adhesive friable.
Because of this, and the possibility of generating elevated airborne fiber levels during the work, the work of
this section is treated as asbestos abatement.
1. Manual removal using hand scrapers and wet-removal methods are considered to create a
low potential for rendering the non-friable material friable. The Contractor shall install a
secondary containment equipped with a negative pressure ventilation system.
2. Mechanical removal using mechanical chippers, strippers, bead blasting, cutters and other
mechanical methods are considered to create a high potential for rendering the non-friable
material friable. The Contractor shall install a full containment (critical, primary and
secondary barriers) equipped with a negative pressure ventilation system.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
Before Start of Work, submit the following:
1. Wetting Materials: Submit product data, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), use
instructions and recommendations from manufacturer of wetting material (surfactant and/or
removal encapsulant) intended for use. Include data substantiating that material complies
with requirements.
2. Adhesive Removal Solvent: Submit product data for three Contractor recommended
products for the Owner to review. Product data to include use instructions and
recommendations from manufacturer of adhesive removal solvent intended for use.
Include data substantiating that material complies with requirements, including MSDS
information. Submit samples of the three products for evaluation by the Owner. If
removal solvent will be used, submit a Plan of Action for Solvent Use for protection of
workers from chemical hazards associated with use of solvents.
3. Mechanical Equipment: Submit product data, use instructions and recommendations from
manufacturer for mechanical equipment such as stripper machines, bead blasters, and
thermal equipment. If mechanical equipment will be used, submit a Plan of Action for
Mechanical Equipment use for protection of workers from hazards associated with use of
the mechanical equipment (noise, vibration, vinyl-chloride from thermal, etc.).
4. Encapsulant: Submit product data, use instructions, MSDS for encapsulant that has been
determined not to prevent the bond of the new flooring.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Wetting Materials: For wetting prior to disturbance of asbestos-containing materials use:
1. Amended Water: Provide water to which a surfactant has been added. Use a mixture of
surfactant and water which results in wetting of the ACM and retardation of fiber release
during disturbance of the material equal to or greater than that provided by the use of one
ounce of a surfactant consisting of 50 percent polyoxyethylene ester and 50 percent
polyoxyethylene ether mixed with five gallons of water.
2. For final cleaning use a compatible washing detergent to remove residual surfactant and
removal solvents.
B. Tile Adhesive Removal Solvent: Provide a slow-drying solvent intended to remove tile
adhesive. Provide material that is nonflammable, low odor, does not create combustible vapors,
and has no significant inhalation hazard. Provide materials that have less than 250 g/l of volatile
organic solvents (VOCs).
C. Polyethylene Sheet: A single polyethylene film in the largest sheet size possible to minimize
seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick, clear, frosted, or black as indicated.
D. Polyethylene Sheet: Provide flame resistant polyethylene film that conforms to requirements set
forth by the NFPA Standard 701, Small Scale Fire Test for Flame-resistant Textiles and Films.
Provide largest size possible to minimize seams, 6.0-mil (0.15 mm) thick frosted or black as
indicated.
E. Duct Tape: Provide duct tape in 2 inch or 3 inch widths as indicated, with an adhesive
formulated for use on sheet polyethylene.
F. Spray Cement: Provide, in aerosol cans, spray adhesive that is formulated for use on sheet
polyethylene. Provide materials that do not contain methylene chloride.
G. Disposal Bags: Provide 6 mil (0.15 mm) thick, leak-tight polyethylene bags labeled as required
by Section 02086 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material.
H. Scrapers: Broad stiff-bladed wall or floor scrapers. Heavy-duty short or long handled scraper.
I. Removal Solution: Solution used to remove adhesive residue (e.g., Mop on, mop off, no machine
scrub/wax stripping solution).
J. Floor Pad: Black floor scrubbing pad.
K. HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaners: Use wet/dry tank-type vacuum cleaner equipped with a filter
and metal floor attachment (no brush).
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Pre-requisite activities: Before starting removal of ACM using the procedures of this section
complete work of the following sections:
1. 01503 Temporary Facilities
2. 01513 Temporary Negative Pressure Ventilation System
3. 01526 Temporary Containments/Enclosures
4. 01560 Worker Protection
5. 01562 Respiratory Protection
6. 01563 Decontamination Units
B. Seal Floor Penetrations: Before using wet methods to remove flooring and adhesive, seal
openings, and penetrations in the floor to prevent water leakage.
1. Remove surface mounted junction boxes (doghouses) from raceway system.
2. Remove hatch and trench covers that are covered with resilient flooring. Seal opening with
plywood. Seal edges of plywood to floor with caulk and plastic (strippable coating
optional).
3. Seal openings with a wooden or plywood plug. Seal with urethane foam caulk.
4. Remove flooring material in the immediate area of floor penetrations with a hand spade or
scraper
5. Remove adhesive by hand scraping as necessary to permit installation of seals.
6. Remove any adhesive residue from slab where cover on openings and penetrations must
seal to floor to accomplish a water tight assembly. Remove this residue by abrasion using
dampened, clean, sharp, cutting sand and a hand-held rubbing stone as necessary. Use
minimum wetting required to permit removal. Use caution to prevent water leakage into
opening or penetration.
3.2 REMOVAL OF FLOORING MATERIALS
All flooring materials (carpet, tile, etc.) shall be removed within a secondary containment, at minimum. If
mechanical methods are used for flooring removal, full containment procedures may be required.
All flooring shall be disposed of as ACM waste per section 02086 Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-
Contaminated Material..
3.3 ADHESIVE SOLVENT
A. Adhesive: If authorized by Owner, remove adhesive residue by using adhesive removal solvents.
Use solvents in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. Saturate adhesive with removal
solvent and allow adhesive to soften. Remove by scraping, wet sanding, or wet scrub with floor
cleaning machine with abrasive pad. Provide worker protection as required by MSDS for any
material used.
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1. Mop floor with removal solvent as required by manufacturer's directions as required to
completely remove all residue of adhesive.
2. Clean Floor after completion of removal of ACM by using solvent by cleaning the floor
with a liquid detergent solution with a floor machine equipped with appropriate scouring.
3. Encapsulate cleaned floor with one coat of an encapsulant. Use an encapsulant that has
been determined not to prevent the bond of new resilient flooring. Follow manufacturer's
recommendations for new floor covering installation.
4. Dispose of all rags, plastic sheet, etc. in accordance with requirements of Section 02086
Disposal of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material.
B. Decontaminate Equipment: After the completion of all work, decontaminate all equipment and
machinery used for work of this section. Accomplish decontamination as required by the section
on Project Decontamination.
3.4 WORK AREA CLEARANCE
After completion of all resilient flooring and adhesive removal work and prior to removal of critical barriers,
decontamination units, and shut down of pressure differential and ventilation system; complete project
decontamination and clearance in accordance with section 01711 Project Decontamination.
END OF SECTION 02083
DISPOSAL OF RACM - 02086
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SECTION 02086 – DISPOSAL OF REGULATED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING WASTE
MATERIAL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Worker protection requirements are set forth in Sections 01560 Worker Protection
B. Section 01098 Codes, Regulations, and Standards describes applicable federal, state and local
regulations.
1.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
This section describes the disposal of Asbestos Containing Waste Material (ACWM). Disposal includes
packaging, storage and transport of the ACM.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Before Start of Work: Submit the following to the Owner.
1. Copy of state or local license for waste hauler (if applicable)
2. Name and address of landfill where Regulated ACMs are to be disposed. Include contact
person and telephone number
3. Chain of Custody form and form of waste manifest proposed.
4. Sample of disposal bag and any added labels to be used.
B. Waste Shipment Record: Maintain a waste shipment record as required by the NESHAP
regulation which indicates the waste generator, transporter, and disposal site, and which describes
the nature, size, type of container, and form of asbestos waste. Submit completed waste manifests
and receipts to Owner within 30 days of departure from building. Submit copies of all completed
manifests and disposal site receipts to Owner within one week after receipt, for manifests received
during the project.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
Disposal Bags: Provide 6 mil thick leak-tight polyethylene bags labeled with three labels with text as
follows:
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1. First Label: Provide in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(f) of OSHA's Hazard
Communication standard:
DANGER
CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS
AVOID CREATING DUST
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
BREATHING AIRBORNE FIBERS IS
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH
2. Second Label: Provide in accordance with U. S. Department of Transportation regulation
on hazardous waste marking 49 CFR parts 171 and 172, Hazardous Substances.
RQ-ASBESTOS WASTE
CLASS 9
NA2212-PG III
3. Third Label: Provide the name of the waste generator (Owner's name), the location from
which the waste was generated and the names and addresses of the contractor and
transporter. This label must be durable, able to repel dirt and moisture. Label must be
placed directly on disposal bag(s) in a legible format.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SEQUENCE
Comply with the following sections during all phases of this work:
1. Section 01560 Worker Protection
2. Section 01562 Respiratory Protection
3.2 ASBESTOS DISPOSAL
A. Filter all asbestos-containing wastewater to five (5) micrometers prior to discharging to a sanitary
sewer. Verify compliance requirements with local sanitation districts.
B. Load all adequately wetted Regulated ACM in disposal bags or leak-tight containers. All
materials are to be contained in two 6 mil (0.15 mm) disposal bags. Appropriate containers and
procedures shall be used to prevent all breakage, rupture or leakage during loading, shipping,
transportation and storage of asbestos containing waste material.
C. Additional Containerization Where required for disposal, or where sharp or heavy objects are
present, this waste shall be placed into one of the following types of rigid disposal containers:
steel drums, fiber drums or cubic yard boxes. The Contractor is responsible for verifying which
rigid containers will be accepted by the landfill.
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D. Protect interior of truck or dumpster with Critical and Primary Barriers as described in Section
01526 Temporary Containments/Enclosures.
E. Carefully load containerized waste in fully enclosed dumpsters, trucks or other appropriate
vehicles for transport. Exercise care before and during transport, to insure that no unauthorized
persons have access to the material.
F. During loading and unloading mark dumpsters, receptacles and vehicles with a sign complying
with requirements of the EPA NESHAP regulation (40 CFR Part 61), in a manner and location
that a person can read the following legend:
DANGER
ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
Authorized Personnel Only
G. Do not store containerized materials outside of the Work Area. Take containers from the Work
Area directly to an enclosed, sealed and secured truck, trailer, or enclosed dumpster. Limit
temporary storage of ACWM to a single truck or enclosed dumpster. Have dumpster delivered
and replaced as needed. Temporary storage shall not exceed a time period of more than 10 days
following the completion of the abatement action. Trucks, trailers or dumpsters shall be free of
debris and lined with 6 mil polyethylene sheeting to prevent contamination from leaking or spilled
containers during waste storage and transportation.
H. Do not transport disposal-bagged materials on open trucks, trailers or other vessel. Label rigid
containers with same warning labels as bags. Where required by state and/or local authority, use a
licensed transporter.
I. Dispose of ACWM in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division regulations. Discharge no visible
emissions during the collection, processing (including incineration), packaging, transportation, or
deposition of any ACWM. Follow the waste shipment procedures in accordance with the
provisions of 40 CFR Part 61 section 150 (EPA 1995),
J. At disposal site unload containerized waste:
1. At a disposal site, sealed plastic bags may be carefully unloaded from the truck. If bags are
broken or damaged, return to work site for re-bagging. Clean entire truck and contents
using procedures set forth in section 01711 Project Decontamination.
2. Personnel off-loading containers at the disposal site shall wear protective equipment
consisting of disposable head, body and foot protection and, at a minimum, half-mask, air-
purifying, dual cartridge respirators equipped with high efficiency filters or as outlined by
the disposal facility. Following the removal of all containerized waste, the truck cargo area
shall be decontaminated using HEPA vacuums and/or wet methods to meet the no visible
residue criteria. Polyethylene sheeting shall be removed and discarded along with
contaminated cleaning materials and protective clothing, in bags or drums at the disposal
site.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II PROJECT
MAY 31, 2005
WALSH PROJECT NUMBER 5376-010
DISPOSAL
02086-4
K. Retain receipts from landfill or processor for materials disposed.
L. At completion of hauling and disposal of each load submit copy of waste manifest, chain-of-
custody form, and landfill receipt to Owner.
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the entire area as set forth in Section 01711 Project Decontamination.