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SECTION 01131 - ALTERATIONS PROJECT PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Summary: The procedures and administrative requirements of this Section apply to all of the following Sections
of the Specification, which are involved in alterations to the existing building.
1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Section 01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
B. Section 01731 - Cutting and Patching
C. Section 02023 - Selective Site Demolition
D. Section 02251 - Shoring
1.3 SCHEDULING, ACCESS AND SECURITY
A. Work Sequence:
1. The existing premises will be occupied during the construction process. Coordinate sequence of work with
Wal-Mart Construction Manager and Store Manager on site in order that Wal-Mart's operations may
continue.
2. The Wal-Mart Construction Manager will require a job start meeting prior to any Work activity.
3. The Construction Schedule is limited to a time frame established by Wal-Mart. Contact Wal-Mart
Construction Manager immediately if, at any time, construction schedule is not being met or if delays are
foreseen.
4. The Contractor shall develop a schedule of Work, which will be reviewed and approved by the Wal-Mart
Construction Manager, describing the starting and completion dates of the different phases of this Project.
Wal-Mart reserves the right to revise this schedule to best meet the needs for the Store’s operations.
Revisions to the Construction Schedule shall be made by the Contractor at no additional cost to Wal-Mart.
As the construction progresses, the Contractor shall give an update of the construction schedule to the Store
Manager and Wal-Mart Construction Manager on a weekly basis.
B. Security is specified in Section 01500.
C. Maintenance of Access and Operations:
1. During period of construction, Wal-Mart will continue to perform normal activities in existing building.
Maintain proper and safe Customer and Associates access to operational areas at all times.
2. Schedule demolition and remodeling operations with Wal-Mart Construction Manager and/or Store
Manager in such a manner as to allow Wal-Mart operations to continue with approved interruptions.
3. During period of construction, do not obstruct in any manner existing exitways unless additional exitways
are provided. Prior to removal of existing exitways (stairs, corridors, doors) as part of new Work, provide
and maintain new exitways so as to maintain same number of exitways. Maintain existing fire doors in a
operable condition. Obtain approval from Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for all temporary
modifications to the existing system.
D. Maintenance of Existing Services
1. Maintain environmental control in existing building, especially temperature, humidity and dust control.
2. Provide temporary power, services and connections as required to maintain existing mechanical and
electrical services in building.
3. Notify Wal-Mart Store Manager and Construction Manager a minimum of three (3) days prior to each
required interruption of mechanical or electrical services in building. Such interruptions shall be only at
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such times and for lengths of time as approved by the Wal-Mart Construction Manager and/or Store
Manager. In no event shall interruption occur without prior approval of the Wal-Mart Construction
Manager and/or Store Manager.
E. Building Access/Construction Personnel Control.
1. Access to construction areas within building shall be as directed by Wal-Mart Construction Manager.
2. Restrict construction traffic to areas specifically designated by Wal-Mart Construction Manager.
3. All Contractors and any Subcontractors or Separate Contractors shall supply their employees with
identification badges. All workers on the Project must wear company-specific identification badges or
work shirts with company logo and name identification at all times while working on the Project or will be
required to leave the premises. All company-specific badges shall be approved and acceptable to Wal-
Mart.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
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END OF SECTION