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GENERAL NOTES + SPECIFICATIONS
THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS REQUIRE LARGER SIZES, GREATER QUANTITIES, MORE
PROTECTION AND REQUIREMENTS THAN THE GOVERNING BUILDING CODES. THE
CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT ALL OF THE PROVISIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THESE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SUBSTITUTIONS,
ALTERNATES OR CHANGES REQUESTED TO MATCH LOWER STANDARDS PERMITTED BY THE
BUILDING CODE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS SHALL BE MADE TO
THE CONTRACTOR TO CORRECT WORK THAT DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS
SET FORTH IN THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
02 DEFINITIONS
AS USED THROUGHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS SHALL APPLY-
OWNER: .................. C. BOB, D.M.D.
ARCHITECT .............STEVEN. B. SCHWORTZ, ARCHITECT, P.A.
CONTRACTOR: ........ THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, PERSON, FIRM OR RESPONSIBLE ENTITY
PRODUCING THE WORK DESCRIBED IN EACH SECTION OF THESE
DOCUMENTS.
LANDLORD: ............ THE BUILDING OWNER, MANAGEMENT FIRM OR ENTITY THAT IS A
PARTY TO THE LEASE AND CONTROLS OR APPROVES WORK DONE IN THE
AREA OF THE BUILDING DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS.
03 A.I.A. DOCUMENT A -201
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE "GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION ", AIA DOCUMENT A -201, IS HEREBY MADE A PART OF THESE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE ARCHITECT'S OFFICE.
THESE GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO VOID ANY
PORTION OF AIA DOCUMENT A -201.
04 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
THESE BOUND PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FORM A COMPLETE SET OF CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS AND SHOULD NOT BE SEPARATED FOR USE BY THE VARIOUS SUB - TRADES
EMPLOYED TO PROVIDE BID PROPOSALS OR EXECUTE THIS PROJECT. A COMPLETE SET OF
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS IS REQUIRED SO THAT EACH TRADE CAN COORDINATE THEIR
BIDS AND WORK WITH THE TOTAL PROJECT. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS STAMPED "NOT
FOR CONSTRUCTION' SHALL NOT BE USED FOR BIDDING OR CONSTRUCTION AND ARE NOT
PERMITTED ON THE JOB SITE.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A COMPLETE UP TO DATE SET OF CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS AND SHOP DRAWINGS ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD. THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL BE SECURED AGAINST ALL FORMS OF
DAMAGE OR THEFT.
05 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT REPRODUCTIONS
NO PORTION OF THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS MAY BE REPRODUCED BY ANY MEANS
OR METHODS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF STEVEN. B. SCHWORTZ,
ARCHITECT. P.A. COPIES OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM
THE ARCHITECT. UNAUTHORIZED COPIES OF THESE PLANS MAY NOT PROVIDE CURRENT
PROJECT INFORMATION AND MAY RESULT IN BID OR CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES.
06 SITE VISIT
PRIOR TO BIDDING OR SUBMITTING ANY PROPOSAL THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND EACH
SUB - CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE JOB SITE AND VERIFY ALL OF THE CONDITIONS UNDER
WHICH THIS WORK WILL BE PERFORMED. THE CONTRACTORS SHALL EXAMINE ADJOINING
SPACES AND BUILDING ELEMENTS ABOVE AND BELOW UPON WHICH THE WORK INCLUDED IN
THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE DEPENDANT. DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE REPORTED TO
STEVEN B. SCHWORTZ, ARCHITECT FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION
07 BIDDING - TO OWNER
PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE OWNER ON THE CONTRACTOR'S LETTERHEAD
STATIONERY AND SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1.) A COPY OF THE CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION AND /OR LICENSE.
2.) PROOF OF INSURANCE.
3.) A LOCAL BANK REFERENCE.
4.) A LIST OF ALL BUILDING COMPONENTS INCLUDED OR EXCLUDED FROM THE PROPOSAL.
5.) ITEMS OF THE WORK INCLUDED AS AN "ALLOWANCE ".
6.) TOTAL PROJECT COST.
7.) A CONSTRUCTION TIME SCHEDULE FROM THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT TO THE DATE
OF COMPLETION.
08 CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A COMPLETE LINE ITEM COST BREAKDOWN FOR ALL
ITEMS OF THE WORK INCLUDED IN THE BID PROPOSAL. THIS UST SHALL BE INCORPORATED
INTO THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL AT THE MINIMUM SHOW THE VALUES
OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.) LABOR
2.) BUILDING COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS
3.) ALTERNATES
4.) ALLOWANCES
5.) HOURLY WAGE RATES
6.) TOTAL OVERHEAD
7.) TOTAL PROFIT
8.) TOTAL PROJECT COST
09 EXCLUSIONS
UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS
CONTRACT. SEE OWNER FOR ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS
1.) CABINETRY
2.) CARPETING
3.) WALL COVERINGS
4.) MUSIC SYSTEMS
5.) TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
6.) FIRE ALARM + SECURITY SYSTEMS
7.) PAGING SYSTEMS
8.) ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR SIGNS
10 SUBSTITUTIONS
SUBSTITUTIONS OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DURING BIDDING
OR CONSTRUCTION ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM
THE OWNER AND /OR ARCHITECT, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROVISION WILL RESULT
IN THE REJECTION OF THE WORK IN QUESTION. THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE
COMPENSATED FOR UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTITUTIONS OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE PLANS AND
WILL HAVE TO TAKE CORRECTIVE MEASURES AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
11 ALTERNATES
REQUESTS FOR PRODUCT ALTERNATES OR SUBSTITUTIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED BY
THE ARCHITECT WHEN SUBMITTED WITH A LETTER OF EXPLANATION. WHEN APPLICABLE
THE REQUEST SHALL INCLUDE; A COST COMPARISON; AVAILABILITY; TIME SCHEDULE
COMPARISON: DRAWINGS AND /OR BROCHURE CUT SHEETS DEMONSTRATING THAT THE
SUBSTITUTION OR ALTERNATE MEETS THE INTENDED PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF THE
ORIGINAL SPECIFICATION.
12 CHANGE ORDERS
ALL CHANGE ORDERS SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE OWNER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE
WORK TO BE CHANGED.
13 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
THE CONTRACTOR'S "REQUEST FOR PAYMENT" SHALL INCLUDE RELEASES OF LIEN FROM
ALL MATERIAL SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS FOR SUPPLIES AND WORK RELATING TO
THE REQUEST FOR PAYMENT.
14 OVERHEAD + PROFIT
THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF OVERHEAD AND PROFIT WHICH MAY BE ADDED TO THE
ACTUAL COST OF CHANGES IN THE WORK DONE UNDER COST AND PERCENTAGE
SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
A.) FOR ALL WORK DONE BY HIS OWN ORGANIZATION, THE CONTRACTOR; MAY ADD_
TEN PERCENT (10%) OF HIS ACTUAL COST FOR COMBINED OVERHEAD AND PROFIT.
B.) FOR ALL WORK DONE BY HIS SUB - CONTRACTORS THE RESPECTIVE SUB- CONTRACTORS
MAY ADD TEN PERCENT (107.) OF THEIR ACTUAL COST FOR COMBINED OVERHEAD
AND PROFIT: AND THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR MAY ADD FIVE PERCENT (57.) OF
THE SUB - CONTRACTOR'S TOTAL FOR HIS OVERHEAD AND PROFIT.
THE ABOVE PERCENTAGES BASED UPON THE ACTUAL COST SHALL BE CONSIDERED
REASONABLE ALLOWANCE FOR OVERHEAD AND PROFIT DUE TO THE CONTRACTORS.
15 NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIST THE OWNER IN THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT. HE SHALL INSURE THAT SAID NOTICE IS PROMINENTLY
POSTED AN THE PROPERTY AND PROTECTED FROM ALL FORMS OF DAMAGE. ALL SUB-
CONTRACTORS AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS SHALL BE MADE AWARE OF THE POSTING OF THIS
DOCUMENT AND ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A "NOTICE TO OWNER" BY CERTIFIED MAIL.
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16 DISCREPANCIES
WHEN IN THE OPINION OF THE CONTRACTOR A DISCREPANCY EXISTS, HE SHALL PROMPTLY
REPORT IT IN WRITING TO THE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK
IN THE AREA OF QUESTION. NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS SHALL BE MADE FOR THE
CONTRACTOR'S FAILURE TO CORRECT CONFLICTING FIELD CONDITIONS,
17 HIDDEN CONDITIONS
EXISTING UNOBSERVABLE COVERED, BURIED OR OTHERWISE HIDDEN CONDITIONS WHERE
IN CONFLICT WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE REPORTED TO'THE
ARCHITECT AS SOON AS THEY ARE UNCOVERED. ADDITIONAL COSTS OR MODIFICATIONS OF
THE WORK TO ACCOMMODATE THESE CONDITIONS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE OWNER
AND /OR ARCHITECT PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE OF THIS WORK. WHEN HIDDEN CONDITIONS
ARE FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF ANY GOVERNING CODE IN FORCE AT THE TIME OF
CONSTRUCTION THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND /OR OWNER.
CORRECTION OF EXISTING HIDDEN CODE MOLA11ONS SHALL BE APPROVED AND PAID FOR
BY THE OWNER.
18 SAFETY AND SECURITY
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE WORK
FORCE AND PUBLIC EXPOSED TO THE CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.
HE SHALL SECURE THE WORK SITE AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL
SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE WORK.
19 SAFEGUARDS
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE GUARDRAILS, HANDRAILS, AND COVERS FOR
ALL FLOOR, ROOF AND WALL OPENINGS. HE SHALL MAINTAIN AND RELOCATE ALL
SAFEGUARDS AND PROTECTIVE FACILITIES AS REQUIRED BY SUBCONTRACTORS OR JOB
CONDITIONS.
F261 CONSTRUCTION MEANS AND METHODS
STEVEN B. SCHWORTZ, ARCHITECT, AND /OR ENGINEER(S) SHALL NOT HAVE CHARGE,
CONTROL OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, SEQUENCES,
PROCEDURES OR FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE ARCHITECT HAS NO CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF THE
OWNER'S SITE; HAS NO CONTROL OR AUTHORITY OVER THE MEANS, METHODS, AND
SEQUENCES OF CONSTRUCTION; AND THEREFORE HAS NO ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY
WHATSOEVER FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY, A RESPONSIBILITY THAT HAS BEEN
WHOLLY VESTED IN THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE ARCHITECT HAS A DUTY TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS STEVEN B. SCHWORTZ,
ARCHITECT'S PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE WHAT HE BELIEVES ARE PRUDENT
MEASURES SHOULD THE ARCHITECT ENCOUNTER SITUATIONS THAT HE BELIEVES CREATE A
DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE. THE CLIENT /OWNER UNDERSTANDS
THIS SITUATION AND AGREES TO DEFEND STEVEN B. SCHWORTZ, ARCHITECT AND HOLD
THE ARCHITECT HARMLESS FROM CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE ARCHITECT'S EXERCISE OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS REGARD.
F2--il LICENSES + PERMITS
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND ALL SUB - CONTRACTORS SHALL SECURE THE REQUIRED
CITY, COUNTY, STATE LICENSES OR PERMITS AND SPECIAL PERMITS, WHEN REQUIRED,
PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY WORK ON THIS PROJECT. PERMITS SHALL BE PROTECTED AND
DISPLAYED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNING AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.
® PERMIT FEES
IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR ALL BUILDING PERMITS
REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODE OR ORDINANCE, THESE COSTS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE
"SCOPE OF WORK" FOR EACH SUB - CONTRACT.
23 PERMANENT UTILITY FEES
IMPACT FEES, WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES AND DEPOSITS FOR PERMANENT
UTILITY SERVICES SHALL BE PAID FOR BY THE OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL N011FY
THE ARCHITECT, AND /OR OWNER WHEN THESE FEES APPLY PRIOR TO THE START OF
CONSTRUCTION.
24 TEMPORARY UTILITY FEES
FEES FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION RELATED USE OF UTILITY SERVICES SUCH AS
WATER; ELECTRIC; TRASH DISPOSAL; PORTABLE TOILETS: JOB SITE PHONES AND OTHER
SUCH SERVICES THAT ARE PRIMARILY UTILIZED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN PERFORMANCE OF
THE WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE JOB AND PAID
FOR BY THE CONTRACTOR.
2S INSURANCE
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INSURANCE FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE FOR THE DURATION OF THE WORK, PROOF OF
INSURANCE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE OWNER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
THE CONTRACTOR AND HIS SUBCONTRACTORS ARE NOT TO COMMENCE WORK UNDER THIS
CONTRACT UNTIL REQUIRED INSURANCE 1S OBTAINED AND APPROVAL RECEIVED FROM THE
OWNER.
INSURANCE TYPE MINIMUM LIMITS OF LIABILITY
WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION: STATUTORY
CONTRACTOR'S PUBLIC LIABILITY:
BODILY INJURY. $100,000 EACH PERSON
$300,000 EACH ACCIDENT
PROPERTY DAMAGES: $ 10,000 EACH ACCIDENT
$ 25,000 AGGREGATE
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY FOR SUBCONTRACTED WORK:
BODILY INJURY: $100,000 EACH PERSON
$300,000 EACH ACCIDENT
PROPERTY DAMAGES: $ 10,000 EACH ACCIDENT
$ 25,000 AGGREGATE
AUTOMOBILE PUBLIC LIABILITY:
BODILY INJURY: $100,000 EACH PERSON
$300,000 EACH ACCIDENT
PROPERTY DAMAGES: $ 10,000 EACH ACCIDENT
26 INDEMNITY
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT, DEFEND, SAVE HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY OWNER; ITS
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND PUBLIC FROM CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR EXPENSE ON ACCOUNT OF
INJURY TO PERSON OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ALLEGED OR REAL, ARISING FROM
ANYTHING DONE OR NOT DONE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT BY CONTRACTOR,
SUBCONTRACTOR, OR ANYONE DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY EITHER.
27 GUARANTEE
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE ALL WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT TO BE FREE FROM
DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. HE SHALL REPLACE ANY WORK THAT
FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE DRAWINGS OR DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THESE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS. HE SHALL DELIVER TO THE OWNER ALL WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR
GUARANTEES OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURERS FOR ALL COMPONENTS. EQUIPMENT AND
FIXTURES. COPIES OF INVOICES, BILLS OR PURCHASE ORDERS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE
OWNER WHEN REQUIRED TO ENFORCE GUARANTEES AND WARRANTS. THESE PROVISIONS
SHALL APPLY TO ALL VENDORS OR OTHERS WHO MAY BE EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR
IN PRODUCING THIS WORK.
28 PROJECT TIMETABLE
IT IS UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PARTIES CONCERNED THAT COMPLETION OF THIS PROJECT IN
AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER IS BENEFICIAL TO THE OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT
A CONSTRUCTION TIME LINE TO THE OWNER. DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION HE
SHALL MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT WORKFORCE ON THE JOB SITE TO COMPLETE THE WORK
WITHIN THE PROPOSED PROJECT TIME LINE.
27 COORDINATION OF THE TRADES
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION OF EVERY
ASPECT OF THE WORK AS DESCRIBED IN THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING
ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE "GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION ", AIA DOCUMENT A -201. HE SHALL VERIFY ALL DRAWINGS AND COORDINATE
THE WORK OF ALL TRADES AT THE TIME THE WORK IS PERFORMED ON THIS STRUCTURE.
NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS SHALL BE MADE FOR THE CONTRACTOR'S FAILURE TO
COORDINATE THE WORK AND CORRECT CONFLICTING FIELD CONDITIONS.
30 QUESTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
SUB - CONTRACTORS SHALL DIRECT QUESTIONS FOR THE ARCHITECT TO THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR FOR REVIEW. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ACCEPT INSTRUCTIONS
FROM THE OWNER, BUILDING INSPECTOR ,SUB - CONTRACTORS, LANDLORD OR OTHERS, WHEN
IN CONFLICT WITH THE APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, WITHOUT NOTIFYING AND
OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM STEVEN B. SCHWORTZ, ARCHITECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF WORK PERFORMED
WITHOUT VERIFICATION AND FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORRECTION OR REMOVAL
OF ALL SUCH WORK.
F3_11 WORKMANSHIP
ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A FIRST CLASS WORKMAN LIKE MANNER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE BUILDING CODE AND THE
STATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE. WORKMANSHIP QUALITY SHALL STRICTLY CONFORM TO
THE INDUSTRY STANDARD AND APPLICABLE NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES,
ORDINANCES AND RULES.
32 MATERIALS
UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE, ALL CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS, FIXTURES,
FITTINGS OR COMPONENTS SHALL BE NEW AND DELIVERED TO THE JOB SITE IN THE
MANUFACTURER'S ORIGINAL SEALED CARTONS OR PACKAGING.
33 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, OR METHODS SHALL BE
STRICTLY ADHERED TO AND BY REFERENCE ARE MADE A PART OF THESE PLANS AS IF
FULLY WRITTEN HEREIN. FAILURE OF THE CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS SHALL NOT RELIEVE HIM FROM PERFORMING ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF'
THE WORK.
34 SHOP DRAWINGS
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ALL PRE - FABRICATED ITEMS OF
THE WORK AND OBTAIN STEVEN B. SCHWORTZ- ARCHITECT, P.A. OR OWNER'S WRITTEN
APPROVAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS PRIOR TO FABRICATION. SAMPLES SHALL BE
SUBMITTED UPON REQUEST. WHERE INSTALLATIONS REQUIRING SHOP DRAWINGS HAVE
BEEN MADE WITHOUT APPROVED DOCUMENTS THE OWNER AND OR ARCHITECT MAY
REJECT THE WORK. REPLACEMENT ADDITIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO ALL SUCH WORK
SHALL BE MADE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
EACH SYSTEM SUB - CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING SHOP DRAWINGS,
INCLUDING PLANS, DETAILS, AND SPECIFIAATIONS AS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
COMPLETION OF THEIR RESPECTIVE WORK. THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING THESE
SUBMITTALS SHALL BE BORNE BY THE SYSTEM SUB - CONTRACTOR AND INCLUDED IN THE
"CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION" BETWEEN THE OWNER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
F37il COMPUTER AIDED DRAWINGS (CAD)
STEVEN B. SCHWORTZ- ARCHITECT,- P.A. WILL NOT PROVIDE NOR BE OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE
"BACKGROUND" DRAWINGS OR SUPPLY ANY COMPUTER GENERATED PLANS, DETAILS OR
DOCUMENTS FOR USE BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, SYSTEM DESIGN ENGINEER AND /OR
SYSTEM SUB - CONTRACTOR IN THE PREPARATION, CREATION OR PRODUCTION OF SHOP
DRAWINGS OR ANY SYSTEM SUBMITTAL.
F3-6-1 ACTIVE SERVICES
EXISTING ACTIVE SERVICES: WATER, GAS, SEWER, ELECTRIC, ETC., WHEN ENCOUNTERED,
SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST DAMAGE. DO NOT PREVENT OR DISTURB OPERATION OF
ACTIVE SERVICES WHICH ARE TO REMAIN. IF ACTIVE SERVICES ARE ENCOUNTERED WHICH
REQUIRE RELOCATION, MAKE REQUEST TO AUTHORITIES WITH JURISDICTION FOR
DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURES. WHERE EXISTING SERVICES ARE TO BE ABANDONED,
THEY SHALL BE TERMINATED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE LANDLORD,
OWNER, SPECIFICATIONS, UTILITY COMPANIES AND /OR GOVERNING AGENCIES HAVING
JURISDICTION.
F371 SANITATION FACILITIES
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE
TEMPORARY TOILET FACILITIES ON THE JOB SITE,
3g DRINKING WATER
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE POTABLE DRINKING WATER FOR THE USE OF
ALL TRADESMEN. THE WATER SUPPLY SHALL BE FREE OF CHARGE, CONVENIENTLY
LOCATED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE WORK.
39 FIRE PROTECTION
THE.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION THROUGHOUT THE JOB FOR
THE DURATION OF THE WORK. EACH SUBCONTRACOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION FOR THEIR OWN SPECIALTY.
40 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE OWNER SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, REPAIR
AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS AS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR ALL EQUIPMENT
INSTALLED UNDER THE CONTRACTOR'S SUPERVISION.
F4-11 FINAL CLEANING
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL CONSTRUCTION CLEAN -UP
INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF ALL TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION, SUPPORTS, LIGHTING,
BARRIERS, BARRICADES, ETC. USING MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED CLEANING AGENTS
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN AND POLISH ALL GLASS SURFACES: FINISH HARDWARE:
CERAMIC AND VINYL. TILE FLOORING; MIRRORS; WOODWORK; BASEBOARDS AND WALL
SURFACES. REMOVE ALL FINGERPRINTS, STAINS, MARKINGS, DUST, DIRT, PUTTY AND OVER
PAINTING IN PREPARATION FOR USE AND OCCUPANCY.
42 SITE CLEAN -UP
GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, THE JOB SITE SHALL BE KEPT
FREE OF ACCUMULATED TRASH AND WASTE MATERIALS WHICH SHALL BE REMOVED
WEEKLY. "BROOM CLEANING' SHALL BE DONE ON AN AS NEEDED OR DAILY BASIS FOR THE
DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ALL AREAS OF THE WORK
AFTER CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. ALL TRASH, DEBRIS, IMPLEMENTS, AND SURPLUS
MATERIALS SHAM BE REMOVED FROM THE JOB SITE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. ALL
WASTE SHALL BE LEGALLY DISPOSED OF AT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE DUMPING FACILITIES.
43 FINAL INSPECTION
THE OWNER AND CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM A FINAL "WALK THROUGH" INSPECTION OF
THE WORK PRIOR TO THE OWNER'S FINAL ACCEPTANCE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WRITTEN "PUNCH LIST" TO THE OWNER OF THE ITEMS OF THE
WORK THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT, CORRECTION OR REPLACEMENT. PUNCH LISTED
EQUIPMENT, FEATURES OR FINISHES SHALL BE REPAIRED TO THE OWNER'S SATISFACTION
WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS.
® FINAL ACCEPTANCE
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEMONSTRATE TO THE OWNER THE USE AND VERIFY THE PROPER
FUNCTION OF ALL OPERATING FEATURES INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT. THE OWNER
SHALL REVIEW, VERIFY AND APPROVE THE COMPLETENESS OF ALL "PUNCH LIST" WORK.
RE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
UPON FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN AND
DELIVER TO THE OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT A "CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY" OR
"CERTIFICATE OF USE" FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNING AGENCY.
F4-6-1 PERMANENT ELECTRIC SERVICE
IN THE EVENT A "CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY" OR "CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION" IS A
PREREQUISITE TO OBTAINING AN ELECTRIC METER AND /OR PERMANENT ELECTRIC SERVICE
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE LOCAL ELECTRIC UTILITY INSTALL ALL THE REQUIRED
COMPONENTS TO PROVIDE THE ELECTRIC SERVICE SPECIFIED IN THE PLANS. THEREAFTER
HE SHALL TEST AND DEMONSTRATE TO THE -OWNER THE USE AND VERIFY THE PROPER
FUNCTION OF ALL COMPONENTS AND OPERATING FEATURES OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
47 TESTING
ALL REQUIRED TESTS SHALL BE PERFORMED BY AN APPROVED TESTING LABORATORY AT
THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. TEST RESULTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO ARCHITECT,
AND /OR ENGINEER.
48 DAMAGE
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING ALL AREAS IN AND AROUND
THE SITE INCLUDING CORRIDORS, STAIRS, ELEVATOR(S), PUBLIC SPACES, ETC., AGAINST
DAMAGE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. ANY DAMAGE TO THESE AREAS SHALL BE
REPAIRED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER AND LANDLORD AT THE CONTRACTORS
EXPENSE.
49 CLEARANCES
THE CONTRACTOR, SUB - CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS ARE TO VERIFY ALL BUILDING
CLEARANCES (CORRIDORS, STAIRS, ELEVATORS, ETC.) REQUIRED FOR DELIVERIES OF JOB
MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT. THE OWNER SHALL BE INFORMED OF ANY PROBLEMS WHICH
MIGHT AFFECT THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK.
ARCHITECTURAL
A-1 .....
GENERAL NOTES + SPEC'S
A-2 .....
DEMOLITION PLAN
A-3 .....
FLOOR SLAB CUTTING PLAN
A - 4.....
FLOOR PLAN
A - 5.....
LAYOUT PLAN
A-6 .....
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
A - 7.....
WALL DETAILS
A-8 .....
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS
A-9 .....
FLORIDA ADA REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPANCY CALCULATION
GROSS FLOOR AREA - 1,082 SO, FT.
OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR 1- PERSON PER 100 SQ.FT
OCCUPANT COUNT --- ---• -- 10 PEOPLE
ALTERATION LEVEL OF WORK
1.) WORK DESCRIBED IN TFIESE DOCUMENTS
SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF F.B.C. EXISTING BUILDING- SECTION 404
'ALTERATION LEVEL -2'.
2.) EXISTING ELEMENTS AND FEATURES OF
FIRE PROTECTION SHALL BE MAINTAINED.
ADA "HANDICAPPED" COMPLIANCE
THE LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF THE 'WORK AREA"
DEPICTED IN THESE DOCUMENTS COMPLY WITH ALL
OF THE REQUIREMENT'S OF THE '2012 FLORIDA
ACCESSIBILITY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION'
SECTIONS:
202 - EXISTING BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
207 - ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS
211 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS
213 - TOILET FACILITIES AND BATHING FACILITIES
404 - DOORS, DOORWAYS, AND GATES
NOTHING IN THESE PLANS, WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS,
SHOP DRAWINGS AND /CO2 OTHER CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS SHALL, UNDER ANY t ALL
CIRCUMSTANCES, RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR FROM
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL CURRENT '2012 FLORIDA ACCESSIBILITY CODE
FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION".
BUILDING IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
X -RAY PROCESSING
F) 2. DENTAL X -RAYS ARE COMPUTER GENERATED
AND DIGITALLY PROCESSED
NO DARKROOM OR DEVELOPMENT
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
CHEMICALS AND HAZARDS
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MEDICAL
GASES ARE NOT USED IN THIS PROJECT.
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ARE NOT USED
IN THIS PROJECT. M.S.D. SHEETS ARE
NOT REQUIRED.
I N D E X OF D R A W I N G S
ELECTRICAL
E-1 ..... ELECTRIC PLAN
E-2 ..... ELECTRIC CEILING PLAN
E-3 ..... ELECTRIC DERTAILS
ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC ENTRANCES INTO A BUILDING::
I.) PUBLIC ENTRANCES AT PEDESTRIAN TUNNELS, PARKING GARAGES,
SKY BRIDGES AND ELEVATED WALKWAYS CAN NOT BE INCLUDED
AS PART OF THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES
REQUIRED.
2.) LOADING AND SERVICE ENTRANCES ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO
BE PUBLIC ENTRANCES. IF A SERVICE ENTRANCE IS THE ONLY
ENTRANCE INTO A BUILDING IT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE.
3.) IF ACCESS IS PROVIDED DIRECTLY FROM A PARKING GARAGE,
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL, SKY BRIDGE, OR ELEVATED WALKWAY INTO
A BUILDING, AT LEAST ONE ENTRANCE FROM EACH MUST BE
ACCESSIBLE,
4.) MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY STRUCTURES, SUCH AS STRIP MALLS,
AN ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE MUST BE PROVIDED INTO EACH
TENANT'S SPACE.
*REFERENCE FEDERAL REGISTER /VOL. 56 NO. 144 / FRIDAY,
JULY 26, 1991 / RULES AND REGULATIONS
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PLUMBING H. V. A. C.
P-1 ..... PLUMBING PLAN -BELOW SLAB AC -1.... H.V.A.C. PLAN
P - 2..... PLUMBING PLAN -ABOVE CEILING AC-2 .... H.V.A.C. DETAILS
P-3 ..... PIPING DIAGRAMS
P - 4.. _ PLUMBING DETAILS
P-5 ..... PLUMBING DETAILS LIFE SAFETY
P-6 ..... NITROUS OXYIDE SYSTEM DETAILS ..
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EXISTING BUILDING WORK AREA DEFINED
F.B.C. - EXISTING BUILDING- 202- GENERAL DEFINITIONS:
'WORK AREA' ". THAT PORTION OR PORTIONS OF A BUILDING
CONSISTING OF ALL RECONFIGURED ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR
SPACES AS INDICATED ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
WORK AREA' EXCLUDES OTHER PORTIONS OF THE BUILDING
WHERE INCIDENTAL WORK ENTAILED BY THE INTENDED WORK
MUST BE PERFORMED AND PORTIONS OF THE BUILDING
WHERE WORK NOT INTENDED BY THE OWNER IS SPECIFICALLY
REQUIRED BY THIS CODE.
THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO
AND DO NOT INCLUDE ILLUSTRATIONS, DETAILS,
SPECIFICATIONS ETC. FOR AREAS OF THE EXISTING BUILDING
WHICH FALL OU +SIDE OF THE DEFINED "WORK AREA".
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK
THIS PROJECT INCA L DES THE FOLLOWING WORK
AND CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS:
1•) INTERIOR BUILD -OUT OF A 'DENTAL OFFICE'.
2. INSTALLATION OF NEW WALLS AND DOORS.
3. ELECTRICAL: NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
4.
LIGHTING. NEW LIGHTING WIRING AND FIXTURES.
5. PLUMBING: NEW DRAINAGE AND SUPPLY PIPING.
7. H.V.A.C.: NEW DUCT WORK SUPPLIES AND RETURNS.
S. INS T A LLA TION OF NEW CABINETRY AND FINISHES.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATIONS SHALL BE
COORDINATED WITH AND APPROVED BY
THE FIRE MARSHAL. OBTAIN FIRE MARSHAL
APPROVALS PRIOR TO ORDERING OR PLACING
ANY FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT.
BUILDING IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A
SUPERVISED FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
EXISTING PARKING
AND ROADWAY
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PROJECT DATA
F051 CODES & STANDARDS:
BUILDING - 2010 EDITION - FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
PLUMBING -. 2010 EDITION - FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
MECHANICAL --- -+- 2010 EDITION - FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
ENERGY - ----+- 2010 EDITION - FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
HANDICAPPED 2010 EDITION - FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
2012 EDITION - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
1986 EDITION - A.N.S.I.- A117.1
ELECTRIC ---y- 2011 EDITION - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
LIFE SAFETY - 2009 EDITION - NFPA 1, UNIFORM FIRE CODE
2009 EDITION - NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
2010 EDITION - FLORIDA STATE STATUTES
2010 EDITION - FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE:
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2011
(WITH BROWARD COUNTY AMENDMENTS
WHEN APPLICABLE.)
FIRE RESISTANCE --•°- 1982, 1989, 1994 & 1999 EDITIONS
U.L. "FIRE RESISTANCE DIRECTORY"
CODE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE INCLUSIVE OF ALL ADDENDUMS AND CLARIFICATIONS
ISSUED UP TO THE TIME WHEN THE BUILDING PERMIT IS GRANTED. THE LISTED
CODES AND STANDARDS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE THE ONLY APPLICABLE
CODES AND STANDARDS GOVERNING THIS PROJECT. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR,
ALL SUB - CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS SHALL VERIFY AND ADHERE TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ALL OF THE CODES AND STANDARDS THAT GOVERN AND PERTAIN
TO THEIR PRESCRIBED SCOPE OF WORK.
FO-21 CODE OCCUPANCY:
GROUP "B "- BUSINESS (F.B.C. BUILDING - SECTION 304)
TYPE "DENTAL OFFICE"
® FLOOR AREA:
GROSS 1,082 SQ.FT. (INCLUDES EXTERIOR WALLS)
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(F.B.C. BUILDING - SECTION 603)
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