TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS OF THE

UNITED STATES CONSULATE

DUBAI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION000GENERAL CONDITIONS_PAGE 2

SECTION001ARCHITECTURALPAGE

001-1……. Carpet Tiles………………………………………………………03

001-2……. Acoustic Ceilings……………………………………………...... 08

001-3……. Painting……………………………………………………………. 20

001-4……. Finishes…………………………………………………………….30

001-5……. Resilient wall base and accessories…………………………….50

SECTION002ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

(See Electricalcontents page)…………………………………...62

SECTION003MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

(See Mechanical, Plumbingcontents page).....………………...81

SECTION004FIRE SUPPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

(See Fire Suppression contents page)…………………………..182

SECTION000 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Project Location:

1. 1 United States Consulate, Dubai, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai

2. Scope of work:

Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, demolition, equipment and materials to in accordance with (IAW) the drawings and specifications for this project. Installation shall include any commissioning of equipment to insure satisfactory operation IAW manufacturer’s specifications. All work shall be done in accordance with the best practices of the trade and shall meet all local, Federal, and U. S. Department of State codes and requirements.

3. Responsibilities:

3. 1 All work must be executed in compliance with OBO/SHEM and Local Safety Requirements

3. 2 The Contractor shall cleanup, remove and properly dispose of any construction related debris and materials from the job site each day.

3. 3 Construction related materials to be installed may be stored on site in a designated area to be determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Facility Manager or his designated representative

4. Use of Premises:

4. 1 Access will be restricted to the work areas specified on the drawings on second and third floors of the U. S. Consulate, Dubai. At no time will the contractor be allowed inside other offices or areas except in the electrical and mechanical rooms in support of this project. Access to the electrical and mechanical rooms must be requested thru the COR for this contract and a member of the Facility Management staff must accompany the contractor personnel at all times while in these areas. At no time will the contractor be allowed on any other portion of the building or grounds than where the work is to be done. Any contractor personnel discovered in unauthorized areas will be immediately turned over to the Regional Security Office and may face penalties as prescribed by local and U. S. law. At minimum, the person will be banned from Consulate premises for the remainder of the project period.

4. 2. Water and electrical power for tools will be provided at a source closest to each work area, if needed, and will be selected by the COR/facility manager or his designated representative.

5. Warranty

The contractor must provide a warranty for his work (equipment and installation) for one year (refer to contract details).

SECTION001 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ARCHITECTURAL

001-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CARPET TILES

SECTION 09681 - CARPET TILE

1. GENERAL

1. SUMMARY

  1. This Section includes modular, tufted carpet tile.
  2. Related Sections include the following:

1) SECTION 09653 - RESILIENT WALL BASE AND ACCESSORIESfor resilient wall base and accessories installed with carpet tile.

2. SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include manufacturer's written data on physical characteristics, durability, and fade resistance. Include installation recommendations for each type of substrate.
  2. Samples: For each of the following products and for each color and texture required. Label each Sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation indicated on Drawings and in schedules.

1)Carpet Tile: Full-size Sample.

2)Resilient wall base: 10 cm Sample.

  1. LEED Submittals (coordinate with requirements selected in Part2 for carpet tile and adhesives. ):

1)CreditEQ4. 3: Manufacturers' product data for carpet tile and installation adhesive, including printed statement of VOC content. Comply with VOC levels in Division 01 Section “Sustainable Design Requirements. ”

2)CreditEQ4. 1: Manufacturers' product data for adhesives and sealants, including printed statement of VOC content. Comply with VOC levels listed in Division 01 Section “Sustainable Design Requirements. ”

  1. Product Schedule: For carpet tile. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
  2. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.
  3. Maintenance Data: For carpet tiles to include in maintenance manuals. Include the following:

1)Methods for maintaining carpet tile, including cleaning and stain-removal products and procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.

2)Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to carpet tile.

  1. Warranty: Manufacturer’s warranty specified in this Section.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Delete paragraph below if Installer certification is not required; other Installer qualifications are included in Division1 Section "Quality Requirements. "

Delete paragraph below if no fire-resistance-rated units are required.

  1. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide products with the critical radiant flux classification indicated in Part2, as determined by testing identical products by an independent testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, per one of the following:

1)ASTM E 648 "Standard Test method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. "

2)BS EN ISO 9239-1:2002 "Reaction for Fire Tests. Horizontal Surface Spread of Flame on Floor covering Systems. Determination of the Burning Behavior Using a Radiant Heat Source. "

4. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Environmental Limitations: Do not install carpet tiles until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use.
  2. If leveling compound is used to fill holes or smooth rough areas, do not install carpet tiles over concrete slabs until slabs have cured and are sufficiently dry to bond with adhesive.
  3. Allow carpet at least 24 hours to vent prior to installing. Open packaging and lay tiles out in a large open area outside the work space for venting.
  4. Where demountable partitions or other items are indicated for installation on top of carpet tiles, install carpet tiles before installing these items.

5. WARRANTY

  1. Special Warranty for Carpet Tiles: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of carpet tile installation that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1)Warranty does not include deterioration or failure of carpet tile due to unusual traffic, failure of substrate, vandalism, or abuse.

2)Failures include, but are not limited to, more than 10 percent loss of face fiber, edge raveling, snags, and runs, loss of tuft bind strength, dimensional stability, excess static discharge, and delamination.

3)Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.

6. EXTRA MATERIALS

Extra materials may not be allowed for publicly funded projects.

  1. Furnish extra materials described below, before installation begins, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

Revise subparagraph below to suit Project. Replace percentage with a specific number of units.

1)Carpet Tile: Full-size units equal to 15 percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but not less than 8. 3 sq. m (10 sq. yd. ).

2. PRODUCTS

Insert designation in article title below to coordinate Specifications with Drawings. Replace insert note with the designation used on Drawings or in schedules to indicate locations where a specific type of carpet tile is required. Copy Article below and re-edit it for each product required. If a project includes only one type of carpet tile, consider deleting the designation in article title.

1. CARPET TILE (CT-1)

Retain one of two paragraphs and list of manufacturers and products below. See Division1 Section "Product Requirements. "

  1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following manufacturers, or manufacturer approved by COR:

a)Color: To match existing.

b)Pattern: To match existing.

2. INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

Revise paragraph below to suit Project.

  1. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

Revise paragraph below to suit product(s) and Project.

  1. Adhesives: Water-resistant, mildew-resistant, nonstaining, pressure-sensitive type to suit products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet tile and is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer for releasable installation.

Retain subparagraph and associated subparagraphs below if low-emitting materials are required for LEED CreditEQ4. 3. VOC limits below are based on CRI's Green Label Indoor Air Quality Testing Program.

1)VOC Limits: Provide adhesives that comply with the following limits for VOC content when tested according to ASTMD5116:

a)Total VOCs: 10. 00 mg/sq. m x h.

b)Formaldehyde: 0. 05 mg/sq. m x h.

c)2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol: 3. 00 mg/sq. m x h.

3. EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION

  1. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting carpet tile performance. Examine carpet tile for type, color, pattern, and potential defects.

Retain paragraph and subparagraphs below if products are adhesively attached to concrete subfloors.

  1. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with the following:

1)ASTM F 710 "Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring”.

2)Preparation shall include:

Revise first subparagraph below to suit Project.

3)Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and dryness characteristics by performing bond and moisture tests recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

4)Subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits.

5)Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

2. PREPARATION

  1. General: Comply with CRI104, Section6. 2, "Site Conditions; Floor Preparation," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates indicated to receive carpet tile installation:

1)CRI 104, Section 6. 2 "Site Conditions: Floor Preparation. "

Revise paragraph below to suit product and Project. Dimensions below are recommended by CRI.

  1. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds, according to manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates. Fill or level cracks, holes and depressions 3 mm (1/8 inch) wide or wider and protrusions more than 0. 8 mm(1/32 inch), unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions.

Retain paragraph below if products are adhesively attached to concrete substrates.

  1. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents. Use mechanical methods recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.
  2. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing carpet tile.

3. INSTALLATION

  1. General: Comply with CRI104, Section14, "Carpet Modules," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions.

Revise first paragraph below if mill-applied peel-and-stick adhesives or standard adhesives are used. Full-spread glue-down installation is appropriate for wheel traffic. Partial glue-down installation is appropriate for carpet tiles of moderate dimensional stability, weight, and mass. Free-lay installation is appropriate for dimensionally stable carpet tiles with heavy backings. Revise second option if spot-glued installation is recommended by manufacturer and suits product and Project.

  1. Installation Method: Partial glue down; install periodic tiles with releasable, pressure-sensitive adhesive.
  2. Maintain dye lot integrity. Do not mix dye lots in same area.
  3. Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, and nosings. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.
  4. Extend carpet tile into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.
  5. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating on finish flooring as marked on subfloor. Use nonpermanent, nonstaining marking device.
  6. Install pattern parallel to walls and borders.

4. CLEANING AND PROTECTION

  1. Perform the following operations immediately after installing carpet tile:

1)Remove excess adhesive, seam sealer, and other surface blemishes using cleaner recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

2)Remove yarns that protrude from carpet tile surface.

3)Vacuum carpet tile using commercial machine with face-beater element.

  1. Protect installed carpet tile to comply with CRI104, Section16, "Protection of Indoor Installations. "
  2. Protect carpet tile against damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during the remainder of construction period. Use protection methods indicated or recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

END OF SECTION09681

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01-2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

SECTION 09511 - ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

1. GENERAL

  1. Provide ceiling tile to match the existing ceiling and suspension system where indicated on drawings.

2. SUMMARY

  1. This Section includes acoustical panels and exposed suspension systems for ceilings.

3. DEFINITIONS

  1. AC: Articulation Class.
  2. CAC: Ceiling Attenuation Class.
  3. LR: Light Reflectance Coefficient.
  4. NRC: Noise Reduction Coefficient.

1)Coordinate paragraph below with qualification requirements in Division1 Section "Quality Control Procedures" and as supplemented in "Quality Assurance" Article.

4. SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
  2. Samples for Verification: For each component indicated and for each exposed finish required, prepared on Samples of size indicated below.

1)Acoustical Panel: Set of Samples of each type, color, pattern, and texture.

2)Exposed Suspension System Members, Moldings, and Trim: Set of 12-inch- 300-mm- long Samples of each type, finish, and color.

  1. LEED Submittals:

1)CreditEQ4. 1: Manufacturers' product data for sealants, including printed statement of VOC content. Comply with VOC levels listed in Division 01 Section “Sustainable Design Requirements. ”

  1. Maintenance Data: For finishes to include in maintenance manuals.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Acoustical Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing laboratory, or an NVLAP-accredited laboratory, with the experience and capability to conduct the testing indicated. NVLAP-accredited laboratories must document accreditation, based on a "Certificate of Accreditation" and a "Scope of Accreditation" listing the test methods specified.
  2. Source Limitations:

1)Ceiling panels shall match existing.

2)Acoustical Ceiling Panel: Obtain each type through one source from a single manufacturer.

3)Suspension System: Obtain each type through one source from a single manufacturer.

  1. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide acoustical panel ceilings that comply with the following requirements:

1)Fire-Resistance Characteristics: Where indicated, provide acoustical panel ceilings identical to those of assemblies tested for fire resistance according to one of the following standards, or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction:

a)ASTM E 119 "Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. "

b)Underwriters Laboratory (UL) "Fire Resistance Directory. "

c)ISO 834, Parts 1, 3-9, “Fire Resistance Tests: Elements of Building Construction",

2)Identify materials with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency.

a)Surface-Burning Characteristics: Provide acoustical panels with the following surface-burning characteristics complying with one of the following:

b)ASTME1264 "Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products" for Class A materials as determined by testing identical products per ASTME84 "Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials":

c)Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.

d)Seismic Standard: Provide acoustical panel ceiling systems meeting the seismic requirements of the IBC.

6. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Deliver acoustical panels, suspension system components, and accessories to Project site in original, unopened packages and store them in a fully enclosed, conditioned space where they will be protected against damage from moisture, humidity, temperature extremes, direct sunlight, surface contamination, and other causes.
  2. Before installing acoustical panels, permit them to reach room temperature and a stabilized moisture content.
  3. Handle acoustical panels carefully to avoid chipping edges or damaging units in any way.

7. PROJECT CONDITIONS

  1. Environmental Limitations: Do not install acoustical panel ceilings until spaces are enclosed and weatherproof, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, work above ceilings is complete, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use.

1)Pressurized Plenums: Operate ventilation system for not less than 48 hours before beginning acoustical panel ceiling installation.

8. COORDINATION

  1. Coordinate layout and installation of acoustical panels and suspension system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression system, and partition assemblies.
  2. MANUFACTURERS: Match existing panels.

9. ACOUSTICAL PANELS, GENERAL

  1. Acoustical Panel Standard: Provide manufacturer's standard panels of configuration indicated that comply with classifications as designated by types, patterns, acoustical ratings, and light reflectances, unless otherwise indicated. Comply with one of the following standards:

1)ASTM E 1264 "Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products. "

a)Mounting Method for Measuring NRC: TypeE-400; plenum mounting in which face of test specimen is 400 mm away from test surface per ASTME795 "Standard Practice for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests. "

2)BS EN 13964: 2004 "Suspended Ceilings-Requirements and Test Methods. "

  1. Acoustical Panel Colors and Patterns: Match appearance characteristics indicated for each product type.
  1. Coating-Based Antimicrobial Treatment: Provide acoustical panels with face and back surfaces coated with antimicrobial treatment consisting of manufacturer's standard formulation with fungicide added to inhibit growth of mold and mildew and showing no mold or mildew growth when tested according to one of the following standards:

1)ASTMD3273 "Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber. "