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CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS
1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. The "Standard Form of Agreement," AIA Document A101, 1997 Edition, Electronic Format, as published
by the American Institute of Architects, together with all Amendments and Supplements as hereinbefore
listed, shall apply and are hereby made a part of this section of the Specifications.
B. The Sections of these Specifications entitled "Special Conditions," "Minimum Wage Determination," and
Division 1 "General Requirements" shall apply and are hereby made a part of this section of the
Specifications.
1.02 REQUIREMENTS
A. Temporary Water
B. Weather Protection
C. Temporary Power
D. Hoisting Equipment and Machinery
E. Staging
F. Maintenance of Access
G. Dust Control
H. Noise Control
I. Cleaning During Construction
J. Sanitary Facilities
K. Use of Site
1.03 TEMPORARY WATER
A. The contractor shall arrange with the facility if he/she requires water for use during construction. Water
will be furnished without cost to the contractor, but he shall pay for the cost to install, maintain and
removal of any necessary temporary connections. All such temporary connections and removal of
same, and use of water shall be done in a manner so as not to interfere with the facility’s normal
operations and any existing areas damaged shall be put back to their original condition.
B. Use of water may be discontinued by the City of Northampton, if, in the opinion of the City, it is
wastefully used.
C. The General Contractor shall provide an adequate supply of drinking water from approved sources of
acceptable quality, satisfactorily cooled, for his employees and those of his sub-contractors.
1.04 TEMPORARY POWER
A. If contractor requires electrical power, they shall arrange for and pay for installation and removal of a
temporary service with the local utility, or provide a generator and fuel. Costs for temporary power are
to be included as part of the work.
1.05 HOISTING EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
A. All hoisting equipment and machinery required for the proper and expeditious prosecution and progress
of the work shall be furnished, installed, operated and maintained in safe condition by the General
Contractor for the use of all sub-contractor’s material and/or equipment delivered to the designated
hoisting area except that which is specifically required to be provided by the sub-contractors themselves
and is so stated in each appropriately related section of the specifications. All costs for hoisting
operating services shall be borne by the general contractor.
1.06 STAGING
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A. All staging, exterior and interior, required to be over eight feet in height, shall be furnished and erected
by the general contractor and maintained in safe condition by him/her without charge to and for the use
of all trades as needed by them for proper execution of their work except where specified to the contrary
in any filed sub-bid section of the project manual.
1.07 MAINTAIN ACCESS
A. The general contractor shall maintain all entrances and exits from the building for the duration of the
contract as well as access to and around the building for vehicular traffic and authorized personnel.
B. Workers' access to the building will be limited to those entrances designated by the Architect in
consultation with School officials. The contractor shall protect all floors, walls, ceilings and other finished
surfaces from damage. Any surfaces damaged shall be repaired to the Architect’s satisfaction.
Thoroughly clean all surfaces at the completion of the work.
C. All materials resulting from demolition and removal operations shall be transported to the ground into
dumpster bodies via suitable enclosed chutes.
1.08 DUST CONTROL
A. The general contractor shall provide adequate means for the purpose of preventing dust caused by
construction operations throughout the period of the construction contract.
B. The committing of nuisances and creating dust on the land of the Town and adjacent property shall be
rigorously prohibited and adequate steps taken to prevent it.
C. This provision does not supersede any specific requirements for methods of construction or applicable
general conditions set forth in the Contract Articles with added regard to performance obligations of the
general contractor.
1.09 NOISE CONTROL
A. Develop and maintain a noise-abatement program and enforce strict discipline over all personnel to
keep noise to a minimum. The work environment of the school must not be disrupted and noisy activities
must be kept to an absolute minimum.
B. Execute construction work by methods and by use of equipment which will reduce excess noise.
1. Equip air compressors with silencers, and power equipment with mufflers.
2. Manage vehicular traffic and scheduling to reduce noise.
1.10 CLEANING AND PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION
A. Unless otherwise specified under the various trade sections of the specifications, the general contractor
shall perform daily clean-up operations during construction as herein specified. Location of any
dumpsters, storage trailers, or equipment left overnight shall be closely coordinated with and approved
by the school.
B. Control accumulation of waste materials and rubbish; periodically dispose of off-site. The general
contractor shall bear all costs, including fees resulting from such disposal.
C. Maintain project in accordance with all local, Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Federal Regulatory
Requirements.
D. Store volatile wastes in covered metal containers, and remove from premises.
E. Prevent accumulation of wastes which create hazardous conditions.
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F. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with local ordinances and anti-pollution laws.
1. Do not burn or bury rubbish and waste materials on site.
2. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil, or paint thinner in storm or sanitary
drains.
G. All areas of the grounds, walks, bushes, etc., shall be restored to their original condition prior to
construction and any damage caused by workmen, staging, chemicals, etc., shall be repaired by
contractor at no cost to the City.
1.11 TOILET FACILITIES
A. The contractor shall, at his/her own expense, provide the necessary toilet facilities for the workers in a
location approved by the Architect. Separate facilities shall be provided for male and female employees.
These facilities shall be open to the use of the Clerk of the Works, other contractors and their
employees. The toilet shall be removed upon completion of the work, and the premises left clean and
odorless. All temporary toilet facilities shall comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, county and town. The toilet facilities in the existing facilities shall not be used by the
contractor or his/her sub-contractors.
1.12 USE OF SITE
A. New construction and alterations work shall be scheduled and performed in a manner that will provide a
minimum of interference with the operation of the school which will be occupied during the construction
and renovation work. Heat, light, ventilation, power, vehicle access and legal egress shall be maintained
in the building at all times. The contractor shall provide the Owner with a schedule outlining all roof
areas where work will be performed at the commencement of contract for coordination of Owner
activities. The Owner must agree to the schedule prior to commencement of work. No work shall be
performed in Owner activity areas without prior approval from Owner.
B. The contractor shall consult with the Architect and Owner and ascertain when drilling, jack hammering,
and like noisy operations may be performed.
C. In scheduling the work there are certain spaces where no work will be permitted to be performed while
space is occupied. Where it is necessary to install plumbing, heating, ventilating, air condition and
electrical work in these spaces in order to complete the work, the contractor will be advised by the
architect when these spaces are unoccupied and such work can be performed. If necessary to maintain
the schedules and specified completion dates, the contractor shall perform portions of the work during a
3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift without additional cost to the Town. The contractor shall remove all
materials, tools and debris and broom clean these spaces at the end of each work day.
D. The owner may exercise the option to permit minor alterations to be performed in occupied spaces
during periods when they are in use. The spaces shall be left broom clean at the end of each work
period. Failure to maintain these occupied spaces in a clean condition will cause discontinuance of
remodeling work in occupied spaces until such time as they can be vacated.
E. Use only those areas so designated by the School Department for construction and personnel parking,
storage needs, etc.
F. Arrange and maintain materials in orderly manner with use of walks, drives, roads, and entrances
unencumbered.
G. Before starting work, a barricade or fence shall be erected around the construction area. The barricade
shall be moved or relocated from time to time as the work progresses in order to safeguard the public
from the hazards of the construction area.
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