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02223 - 2901Not For Construction 02223 - 1 2901 - Northampton, Massachusetts - 1452013 April 21, 2015 UniSpec II-Store Planning 103114 SECTION 02223 - REMOVAL AND RECLAMATION OF VINYL COMPOSITION TILE (VCT) PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Except as otherwise specified herein, procedures for removal of existing vinyl composition tile (VCT) and preparation for shipment to reclamation firm by Owner’s Preferred Flooring Contractor are included as in- formation only to General Contractor. Work includes the following: a. Selective removal of existing VCT which is determined acceptable for reclamation. b. Containerizing of acceptable VCT for transport to reclamation firm. c. Loading of acceptable VCT for transport to reclamation firm shall be by Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager. B. Related Requirements: 1. Section 01742 - Construction/Demolition Waste Recycle Management and Disposal 2. Section 01743 – Hazardous/Universal Waste Management and Disposal 3. Section 01731 - Cutting and Patching: Requirements and limitations for cutting and patching Work. 4. Section 01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls: Temporary protection and barriers. Removal and dis- posal of demolished materials. 5. Section 02023 – Selective Site Demolition 1.2 DEFINITIONS A. Reclamation Firm: The entity performing VCT recycling under separate contract with Walmart. 1. Linron Company, Houston, TX (713) 802-9137. B. Tile Reclamation Bag: Vinyl bag supplied by Reclamation Firm for containing removed tile. C. Preferred Flooring Contractor: Owner’s preselected contractor responsible for removal of existing resilient floor- ing. 1.3 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING A. Coordinate removal work with General Contractor, Store Manager, Walmart Construction Manager and Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Only full truckloads of VCT shall be loaded and shipped. Quantities considered to be less than full truckloads shall not be reclaimed with respect to this program but shall be disposed of by the General Contractor in accordance with Section 01742 and Section 01743. B. Full truckload is defined by the reclamation firm for number of VCT containers. Coordinate with the Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager. 1.5 NON-COMPLIANCE A. Contaminating containers with foreign materials or unacceptable VCT may subject the Contractor to reimburse- ment of landfill costs or labor costs for resorting. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE VCT MATERIALS Not For Construction 02223 - 2 2901 - Northampton, Massachusetts - 1452013 April 21, 2015 A. Unless otherwise modified by the reclamation program guidelines, products acceptable for reclamation include all brands of vinyl composition materials. Material being reclaimed shall be dry and free from debris. Store off of grade, protected from weather. Wet material will not be accepted by Reclamation Firm. 2.2 UNACCEPTABLE VCT MATERIALS: A. Unless otherwise modified by the reclamation program guidelines, products not acceptable for reclamation in- clude: 1. Tile or adhesive containing asbestos. 2. Skid resistant tile. 3. Tan colored tile. 4. Red colored tile. 5. Dark colored tile. Coordinate with Reclamation firm for specific acceptable colors. 6. PVC plank (wood look) tile. 7. Bulk removed tile containing foreign material or debris will not be acceptable. B. General Contractor shall dispose of unacceptable VCT in accordance with the requirements of Section 01742 and Section 01743. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL A. Recycling is mandatory for VCT which is acceptable under the terms of Reclamation Firm. 3.2 EXAMINATION A. Survey and assess the quantity of acceptable VCT to be removed. 3.3 COORDINATION AND APPROVAL A. Coordinate the precise details and execution of the reclamation program with the Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager. B. Verify that the old VCT tiles can be recycled. 3.4 VCT REMOVAL A. Sweep all debris from VCT surfaces. Remove excessive buildup of wax and other debris. B. Remove VCT to be reclaimed. Tile may be removed using normal removal methods. Tile may not be removed prior to receipt and preparation of reclamation bags for pickup by Reclamation Firm. 3.5 LOADING AND SHIPPING A. Wal-Mart’s reclamation firm will provide tile reclamation bags suitable for placement on pallets. Contact Recla- mation Firm for provision of bags. B. Prepare VCT for shipment in accordance with the reclamation program guidelines and instructions. Preparation shall be in strict accordance with the guidelines provided and shall take precedence over any conflicting provisions stated herein. Contact Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager for coordination of preparation and to ob- tain specific loading and shipping instruction prior to removal of VCT. C. Fill tile reclamation bags with VCT that is acceptable for reclamation to the maximum fill line indicated. D. Place properly prepared tile reclamation bags on pallets and store in a dry location as directed by General Contrac- tor. Not For Construction 02223 - 3 2901 - Northampton, Massachusetts - 1452013 April 21, 2015 E. Contact Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager for arrangement of carrier for shipping. Prepare a pack- ing list printed and affixed to each container. Each carrier shall carry a Bill of Lading with each shipment. F. The Walmart Store Planning Field Project Manager shall Load and secure pallets onto trailers to prevent shifting in transit. END OF SECTION Not For Construction 02223 - 4 2901 - Northampton, Massachusetts - 1452013 April 21, 2015