Demolition/Abatement Constracts (Folders 1-2)

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SALEM COURTHOUSE SQUARE INC. DEMOLITION 1997 SECTION 01502 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PAGE 2 OF 7 D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be a fire hazard will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials. E. Electricity: Furnish all temporary electric services. 1. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. F. Water: Provide services as required. 1. Obtain water by connecting to the water distribution system. Provided reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. 2. Maintain connections, pipe, fitting and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at Owner or Owner's Representative discretion) of use of water from system. 1.3 FIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A. Temporary construction partitions of noncombustible materials shall be installed as required to provide separation between work areas and adjoining occupied and used areas and facilities. B. Exits for occupied areas of a building including rooms, suites, corridors and floors shall not be blocked by the construction by construction materials. When acceptable to the Owner or Owner's representative, exits may be blocked temporarily if it is unavoidable and adequate alternate measures are provided such as signage, instructions to occupants and necessary temporary facilities. Provide advance notice of request, described the need for the obstruction, schedule and duration and alternate measures to be provided. C. At the end of each workday, combustible packaging and crating materials for building products and equipment to be installed shall be removed from work areas and collected and disposed of in an acceptable manner. D. The necessary number and appropriate type of portable fire extinguishers per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard Nos. 10 - 1994 and 241 - 1993 shall be provided for all construction areas. E. Smoking shall be prohibited in or adjacent to all demolition areas. The Contractor shall have a smoking policy which permits smoking only in designated areas. These areas shall be approved by the Contractor and shall be maintained with safe receptacles for smoking materials. F. Weekly fire hazard inspections shall be conducted by the contractor once demolition starts and until the building is demolished. A report shall be provided to the Owner or Owner's Representative listing all hazards and corrective actions taken.