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SECTION 01600 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Basic Product Requirements.
2. Product Options.
3. Product Substitution Requirements.
4. Direct Purchase Products.
5. Product Delivery Requirements.
6. Product Storage and Handling Requirements.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 01640 - Owner Furnished Products: Requirements related to Owner and Wal-Mart furnished
products.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Products: Defined as new material, machinery, components, equipment, fixtures, and systems forming the Work.
Does not include machinery and equipment used for preparation, fabrication, conveying and erection of the Work.
Products may also include existing materials or components required for reuse.
1.3 BASIC PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with
requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable
codes.
B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current on date of Contract Documents.
C. Obtain copies of standards when required by Contract Documents.
D. Should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect
before proceeding.
E. The contractual relationship, duties, and responsibilities of the parties to the Contract shall not be altered from the
Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any reference document.
F. Where required, ensure all products have Miami-Dade County Product Control Notice of Acceptance or Florida
(FBC) Product Control Number to meet design pressure and missile impact resistance requirements of the Florida
Building Code currently adopted by the Jurisdiction in which the project is located. Ensure product approval
numbers are current and valid, and related construction assemblies and hardware are approved by Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
1.4 PRODUCT OPTIONS
A. Products Specified by Naming a Single Manufacturer and/or Model Number: Provide specified product only.
B. Products Specified by Naming Two or More Manufacturers: Provide specified products of manufacturers and
models named only, meeting specifications and specified requirements.
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C. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Provide any product meeting specified
reference standard or description.
1.5 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS
A. No substitutions permitted. Provide specified products only.
1.6 DIRECT PURCHASE PRODUCTS
A. Direct purchase products shall be purchased directly by the General Contractor from the Manufacturer or the Pre-
Negotiated Supplier as specified in the individual Specifications Sections. Direct purchased products shall not be
purchased by any subcontractor regardless of the discipline or subcontract involved in the installation.
1.7 PRODUCT DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
A. Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Deliver materials and equipment at
such stages of work in order to expedite the Work and minimize storage requirements.
B. Schedule delivery for Wal-Mart and Owner furnished and installed equipment such that upon delivery of
equipment to the site, sufficient equipment provisions are in place ready for installation and hook-up.
C. Promptly inspect shipments to assure that products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products
are undamaged.
D. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, and damage.
Do not use damaged materials and equipment.
1.8 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
A. Provide safe storage of products.
B. Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible.
Store sensitive products in weather-tight, climate controlled enclosures.
C. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports, above ground.
D. Provide off-site storage and protection when site does not permit on-site storage or protection.
E. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent
condensation.
F. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in a well-drained area. Prevent mixing with foreign matter.
G. Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.
H. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to assure products are
undamaged and are maintained under specified conditions.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Provide interchangeable components of the same manufacturer, for components being replaced.
B. Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing premises, except as specifically permitted by the
Contract Documents.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
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