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SECTION 01 70 00
CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
PART 1 - GENERAL
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 FINAL CLEANING
A. Unless otherwise specified under the various sections of the specifications, the general contractor shall
perform final cleaning operations as herein specified prior to final inspection.
B. Maintain project site free from accumulations of waste, debris, and rubbish, caused by operations. At
completion of work, remove water, materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery and surplus
materials, and clean all sight-exposed surfaces; leave project clean and ready for occupancy.
C. Use only those materials which will not create hazards to health or property and which will not damage
surfaces.
D. Use only those cleaning materials and methods that are recommended by the manufacturer or surface
material to be cleaned.
E. Broom clean exterior paved surfaces and rake clean other surfaces of the grounds.
1.03 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Record drawings shall consist of all the contract drawings.
B. The general contractor and all subcontractors shall be required to maintain one set of record drawings,
as the work relates to their sections of the specifications at the site.
C. The record drawings shall be stored and maintained in the general contractors field office apart from
other documents used for construction. The record drawings shall be maintained in a clean, dry and
legible condition and shall not be used for construction purposes.
D. Record drawings, as submitted by the general contractor, shall be verified in the field by the Architect or
his consultants. Verification by the Architect shall occur during the construction process and prior to the
related work being completed and covered up.
E. The record drawing shall be available at all time for inspection by the Architects. All deficiencies noted
shall be promptly corrected.
F. The following information shall be indicated on the record drawings:
1. Record all changes, including change orders, in the location, size, number and type both
horizontally and vertically of all elements of the project which deviate from those indicated on all the
contract drawings.
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2. The tolerance for the actual location of utilities and appurtenances within the building to be marked
on the record drawings shall be plus or minus two (2) inches.
3. The location of all underground utilities and appurtenances referenced to permanent surface
improvements, both horizontally and vertically at ten (10) feet intervals and at all changes of
direction.
4. The location of all internal utilities and appurtenances, concealed by finish materials, including but,
not limited to valves, coils, dampers, vents cleanouts, strainers, pipes, junction boxes, turning
vanes, variable and constant volume boxes, ducts, traps and maintenance devices. The location of
these internal utilities, appurtenances and devices shall be shown by offsets to the column grid lines
on the drawings.
5. Each of the utilities and appurtenances shall be referenced by showing a tag number, area served
and function on the record drawings.
G. At the end of each month and before payment for materials installed, the general contractor, his
subcontractors, and the Architect shall review record drawings for purpose of payment. IF THE
CHANGES IN LOCATION OF ALL INSTALLED ELEMENTS ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE RECORD
DRAWINGS AND VERIFIED IN THE FIELD, THEN THE MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED
AS INSTALLED AND PAYMENT WILL BE WITHHELD.
H. At the completion of the contract, each subcontractor shall submit to the general contractor a complete
set of his respective record drawings (including an electronic copy in PDF. File format) indicating all
changes. After checking the above drawings, the general contractor shall certify in writing on the title
sheet of the drawings that they are complete and correct and shall submit the record drawings to the
Architect.
I. The Architect shall review the drawings and shall verify by letter to the City of Northampton that the work
is accurate. The contractor shall arrange to have all changes incorporated on the original drawings. The
contractor shall submit to the Architect, reproducible drawings on AUTOCAD disks and Adobe Acrobat
files with two sets of prints to be used for the final inspection of the project. Inaccuracies in record
drawings, as determined by the Architect, may be grounds for postponement of the final inspection until
such inaccuracies are corrected.
1.04 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. At least one month prior to the time of turning over this contract to the Town for Use and Occupancy or
Final Acceptance, the general contractor shall secure and deliver to the City via the Architect two
complete, indexed files containing approved operating and maintenance manuals, shop drawings, and
other data as follows:
1. Operating manuals and operating instructions for the various systems.
2. Catalog data sheets for each item of mechanical or electrical or equipment actually installed
including performance curves, rating data and parts list.
3. Catalog sheets, maintenance manuals, and approved shop drawings of all mechanical or electrical
equipment controls and fixtures with all details clearly indicated, including size of lamps.
4. Names, address and telephone numbers of repair and service companies or each of the major
systems installed under this contract.
B. Non-availability of operating and maintenance manuals of inaccuracies therein may be grounds for
cancellation and postponement of any scheduled final inspection by the School Department until such
time as the discrepancy has been corrected.
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1.05 CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITTALS
A. Final Inspection:
1. The general contractor shall submit written certification that:
a) Project has been inspected for compliance with contract documents and has satisfied the
Building Department and local Fire Department.
b) Project has been inspected by the roof system manufacturer for compliance with contract
documents and warranty. The manufacturer shall provide a roof inspection report verifying that
all work has been completed to their satisfaction.
c) Project is completed, and ready for final inspection.
2. Building Department Use and Occupancy Permit:
a) Arrange for a final inspection and secure the signed Certificate of Inspection for Use and
Occupancy from the Building Department.
1.06 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES
A. Submit to the Architect all extended guarantees and warranties that have been specified in various,
individual sections of the specifications.
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