SECTION 01 60 00
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01 60 00
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A.
Manufacturer's standard warranties and special warranties.
B.
General product requirements.
C.
Transportation, handling, storage and protection.
D.
Product option requirements.
E.
Substitution limitations and procedures.
F.
Procedures for Owner-furnished products.
G.
Maintenance materials, including extra materials, spare parts, tools, and software.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A.
Document 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders: Product options and substitution procedures prior
to bid date.
B.
Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements: Product quality monitoring.
C.
Section 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal: Waste disposal
requirements potentially affecting packaging and substitutions.
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A.
16 CFR 260 - Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Federal Trade
Commission; current edition.
B.
CAN/CSA Z809 - National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management; CSA International
Inc.; 2002 (R2007).
C.
GreenSeal GS-36 - Commercial Adhesives; Green Seal, Inc.; 2000.
D.
NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; National Fire Protection Association; 2008.
E.
SCAQMD 1168 - South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule No.1168; current edition;
www.aqmd.gov.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A.
Proposed Products List: Submit list of major products proposed for use, with name of
manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.
1. Submit within 15 days after date of Agreement.
2. For products specified only by reference standards, list applicable reference standards.
B.
Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product
or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and
title and Drawing numbers and titles.
1. Limit each request to one proposed substitution.
2. Submit a separate form for each item upon which approval is requested, with the exception
of groups of items (e.g., electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc.) for which an itemized
listing may be attached.
3. Substitutions shall be subject to approval of Architect and Owner. Contractor's reliance on
substituted materials in developing its pricing shall not be construed as to create a
requirement for approval.
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C.
Product Data Submittals: Submit manufacturer's standard published data. Mark each copy to
identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers'
standard data to provide information specific to this Project.
D.
Shop Drawing Submittals: Prepared specifically for this Project; indicate utility and electrical
characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for
functional equipment and appliances.
E.
Sample Submittals: Illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of the product, with
integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinate sample submittals for interfacing work.
1. For selection from standard finishes, submit samples of the full range of the manufacturer's
standard colors, textures, and patterns.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
For products or workmanship specified by reference to a document or documents not included
in the Project Manual, also referred to as reference 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 of date of issue current on date of Contract Documents, except
where a specific date is established by applicable code.
C.
Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with
industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not
bound with the Contract Documents.
1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain
copies directly from publication source.
D.
Should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification
from the Architect before proceeding.
E.
Neither the contractual relationships, duties, or responsibilities of the parties in Contract nor
those of the Architect shall be altered by the Contract Documents by mention or inference
otherwise in any reference document.
1.06 PRODUCT WARRANTIES
A.
Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other
warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on
product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract
Documents.
1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Written warranty furnished by individual manufacturer for a
particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Owner.
2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by the Contract Documents to provide specific
rights for Owner.
B.
Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and
identification, ready for execution.
1. Manufacturer's Standard Form: Modified to include Project-specific information and
properly executed.
2. Refer to Divisions 02 through 33. Sections for specific content requirements and particular
requirements for submitting special warranties.
C.
Submittal Time: Comply with requirements in Section 01 77 00 - Closeout Procedures.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 NEW PRODUCTS
A.
Provide new products unless specifically required or permitted by the Contract Documents.
1. Means new material, machinery, components, equipment, fixtures, and systems
comprising the Work. Does not include machinery and equipment used for preparation,
fabrication, conveying, and erection of the Work.
2. Products may also include existing materials or components when specifically designated
for reuse.
B.
Do not use products having any of the following characteristics:
1. Made using or containing CFC's or HCFC's.
2. Made of wood from newly cut old growth timber.
C.
Where all other criteria are met, Contractor shall give preference to products that:
1. Are extracted, harvested, and/or manufactured closer to the location of the project.
2. Have longer documented life span under normal use.
3. Result in less construction waste.
4. Are made of vegetable materials that are rapidly renewable.
D.
Sustainably Harvested Wood:
1. Definition: Wood-based materials include but are not limited to structural framing,
dimension lumber, flooring, wood doors, finishes, and furnishings that are permanently
installed in the project. Wood and wood-based products not permanently installed in the
project are not included in the definition.
2. Specific Wood-Based Fabrications: Fabricate of sustainably harvested wood when so
specified elsewhere.
3. Certification: Provide wood certified or labeled by an organization accredited by one of the
following:
a. The Forest Stewardship Council, The Principles for Natural Forest Management; for
Canada visit http://www.fsccanada.org, for the USA visit http://www.fscus.org.
2.02 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES
A.
General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents,
are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, are new at time of installation.
1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed
for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.
2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are
specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used
successfully in similar situations on other projects.
3. Owner reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with
requirements of the Contract Documents.
4. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Architect will make selection.
5. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications
establish salient characteristics of products.
2.03 PRODUCT OPTIONS
A.
Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Use any product meeting
those standards or description.
B.
Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Use a product of one of the
manufacturers named and meeting specifications, no options or substitutions allowed.
C.
Products Specified by Naming Products of More than One Manufacturer: Use one of the
products named and meeting specifications, no options or substitutions allowed.
D.
Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers with a Provision for Substitutions:
Submit a request for substitution for any manufacturer not named.
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E.
Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product, or refer to a product indicated
on Drawings, and include a list of manufacturers, provide the specified or indicated product or a
comparable product by one of the other named manufacturers. Submit a request for
substitution for other named manufacturers. Use of manufacturers not named not allowed.
F.
Visual Matching Specification: Where Specifications require "match Architect's sample",
provide a product that complies with requirements and matches Architect's sample. Architect's
decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.
1. If no product available within specified category matches and complies with other specified
requirements, comply with requirements for substitutions
G.
Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected by
Architect from manufacturer's full range" or similar phrase, select a product that complies with
requirements. Architect will select color, gloss, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's
product line that includes both standard and premium items.
2.04 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
A.
Furnish extra materials, spare parts, tools, and software of types and in quantities specified in
individual specification sections.
B.
Deliver to Project site; obtain receipt prior to final payment.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
A.
Instructions to Bidders specify time restrictions for submitting requests for substitutions during
the bidding period. Comply with requirements specified in this section. Requests receive after
that time will not be considered except as specified below under "Substitutions Requested After
Award of Contract."
B.
Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution
with Contract Documents. Burden of proof is on proposer.
C.
A request for substitution constitutes a representation that the Contractor/Bidder:
1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all
respects to specified product.
2. Will provide identical warranty as required for the specified product.
3. Will coordinate installation and make changes to other Work that may be required for the
Work to be complete with no additional cost to Owner.
4. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become
apparent.
5. Will pay for changes to building design, including architectural or engineering design,
detailing, construction costs, or re-approval by authorities caused by the requested
substitution.
D.
Substitutions after Award of Contract will not be considered when:
1. Indicated or implied on shop drawings or product data submittals without formal request
submitted in accordance with this Section.
2. Submittal for substitution request has not been reviewed and recommended by Contractor.
Substitution requests received directly from Subcontractors or Suppliers will be returned
through the Contractor without review.
3. Acceptance will require substantial revision of Contract Documents or other items of the
Work.
4. Submittal for substitution request does not include point-by-point comparison of proposed
substitution with specified product.
E.
Substitution Request Form:
1. Use Substitution Request Form for substitution requests during the bid phase.
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2.
3.
Use "Substitution Request (After the Bidding Phase)" form bound at the end of this Section
for substitution requests after the Award of Contract.
Requests related to Mechanical and/or Electrical Work may be submitted directly to each
respective Consulting Engineer, with duplicate copies to the Architect and Owner.
a. Action on request will be returned through the Architect.
F.
Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as
applicable:
1. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided,
if applicable.
2. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts
of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors, that will be
necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.
3. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work
specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section. Significant qualities
may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect,
sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements
indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.
4. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and
installation procedures.
5. Samples, where applicable or requested.
6. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.
7. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and
names and addresses of architects and owners.
8. List of availability of maintenance services and replacement materials.
9. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results
for compliance with requirements indicated.
10. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICCES.
11. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with
products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified
product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include
letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase
order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.
12. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.
13. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the
Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related
materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.
14. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become
necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.
G.
Accepted Substitutions prior to Bid Date will be listed in Addenda published in accordance with
Advertisement for Bids and the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders will not rely upon approvals
made in any other manner.
H.
Architect's Action for Substitutions After Award of Contract: If necessary, Architect will request
additional information or documentation for evaluation within 7 days of receipt of a request for
substitution. Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution
within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or
documentation, whichever is later.
1. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Architect's
Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.
2. Use product specified if Architect does not issue a decision on use of a proposed
substitution within time allocated.
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3.02 SUBSTITUTIONS REQUESTED AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT
A.
Substitutions will normally not be considered after date listed in Instructions to Bidders, except
when required due to unforeseen circumstances. Within a period of 30 days after date of
Contract, the Owner may, at its option, consider formal written requests for substitution of
products in place of those specified when submitted in accord with the requirements stipulated
herein. To receive consideration, one or more of the following conditions must be documented
in any such request:
1. The substitution is required for compliance with final interpretation of Code requirements or
insurance regulations.
2. The substitution is required due to unavailability of a specified product, through no fault of
the Contractor.
3. The substitution is required because subsequent information disclosed the inability of the
specified product to perform properly or to fit in the designated space.
4. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, performance, or
other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume.
Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and
evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar
considerations.
3.03 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS
A.
See Section 01 10 00 - Summary for identification of Owner-furnished products.
B.
Owner's Responsibilities:
1. Arrange for and deliver Owner reviewed shop drawings, product data, and samples, to
Contractor.
2. Arrange and pay for product delivery to site.
3. On delivery, inspect products jointly with Contractor.
4. Submit claims for transportation damage and replace damaged, defective, or deficient
items.
5. Arrange for manufacturers' warranties, inspections, and service.
C.
Contractor's Responsibilities:
1. Review Owner reviewed shop drawings, product data, and samples.
2. Receive and unload products at site; inspect for completeness or damage jointly with
Owner.
3. Handle, store, install and finish products.
4. Repair or replace items damaged after receipt.
3.04 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
A.
Coordinate schedule of product delivery to designated prepared areas in order to minimize site
storage time and potential damage to stored materials.
B.
Deliver products to Project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed
container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing,
unpacking, protecting, and installing.
C.
Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
D.
Transport materials in covered trucks to prevent contamination of product and littering of
surrounding areas.
E.
Promptly inspect shipments to ensure that products comply with requirements, quantities are
correct, and products are undamaged.
F.
Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling,
disfigurement, or damage.
G.
Arrange for the return of packing materials, such as wood pallets, where economically feasible.
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3.05 STORAGE AND PROTECTION
A.
Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming products so that they are delivered according to
installation schedule and placed convenient to work area in order to minimize waste due to
excessive materials handling and misapplication.
B.
Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure.
C.
Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
D.
Store with seals and labels intact and legible.
E.
Store sensitive products in weather tight, climate controlled, enclosures in an environment
favorable to product.
F.
Store foam plastic from exposure to sunlight, except to extent necessary for period of
installation and concealment.
G.
For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground.
H.
Provide bonded off-site storage and protection when site does not permit on-site storage or
protection.
I.
Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to
prevent condensation and degradation of products.
J.
Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in a well-drained area. Prevent mixing with
foreign matter.
K.
Prevent contact with material that may cause corrosion, discoloration, or staining.
L.
Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling,
disfigurement, or damage.
M. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to verify
products are undamaged and are maintained in acceptable condition.
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