PROJECT NAME
CCWRD PROJECT NUMBER
SECTION 01090
REFERENCE STANDARDS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY
A. In case of conflict between codes, reference standards, and Contract Documents,
bring conflicts to attention of ENGINEER for clarification and directions prior to
ordering or providing materials or labor.
B. Neither the contractual relationship, duties, and responsibilities of the parties to the
Contract nor those of ENGINEER shall be altered by the Contract Documents by
mention or inference otherwise in any reference document.
C. Titles of Sections and Articles: Captions accompanying specification sections and
articles are for convenience of reference only, and do not form a part of the
Specifications.
D. Applicable Referenced Publications:
1.02
1.
Conform to the reference standards in effect at time of Bid.
2.
No requirements specified or shown will be waived because of any provision
of, or omission from, standards or requirements.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES, AND STANDARDS
A. Work specified shall conform to or exceed requirements of applicable codes and of
reference standards to the extent that provisions of the documents are not in conflict
with Contract Documents nor applicable codes. Construct Work specified in
accordance with Contract Documents and referenced portions of codes, standards,
and specifications.
B. Standard Specifications: Design and Construction Standards for Wastewater
Collection Systems, Southern Nevada, latest edition, available from the OWNER at
5851 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89122.
C. Uniform Building Code (UBC) of International Conference of Building Officials
(ICBO): Latest edition of UBC as approved and used by local agency as of date of
Contract Documents, as adopted by agency having jurisdiction, shall apply to the
Work.
D. Uniform Standard Specifications:
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1.
References in the Contract Documents to Uniform Standard Specifications
shall mean the most recent edition of the Uniform Standard Specifications for
Public Works’ Construction, Off-Site Improvements, Clark County, Area,
Nevada, including all current supplements, addenda, and revisions thereto.
2.
Wherever references to Uniform Standard Specifications are made,
contractual, measurement, and payment provisions shall not apply.
E. Compliance with OSHA Regulations for Construction is CONTRACTOR’S
responsibility.
F. References to Nevada Power Company Standards shall mean the most recent
edition of the Nevada Power Company Electric Service Requirements.
G. References to Sprint Telephone Company Standards shall mean the most recent
edition of the Sprint Telephone Company Underground Construction Specifications,
including all current supplements, addenda and revisions thereto.
H. References to Las Vegas Valley Water District Standards shall mean the Uniform
Design and Construction Standards for Water Distribution Systems, most recent
edition.
1.03
QUALITY CONTROL - SPECIALISTS’ ASSIGNMENTS
A. In certain instances, specification text requires (or implies) that specific Work be
assigned to specialists or expert entities, who must be engaged for performance of
that Work.
B. Such assignments shall be special requirements over which CONTRACTOR has no
choice or option.
C. These requirements shall not be interpreted so as to conflict with enforcement of
building codes and similar regulations governing the Work; nor are they intended to
interfere with local union jurisdiction settlements and similar conventions.
D. Such assignments are intended to establish which party or entity involved in specific
unit of Work is recognized as “expert” for the indicated construction processes or
operations.
E. Final responsibility for fulfillment of Contract requirements remains with
CONTRACTOR.
1.04
SCHEDULE OF REFERENCES
Note: Some acronyms may not be appurtenant to this project, but are included herein
for convenience during construction.
AA
Aluminum Association
AABC
Associated Air Balance Council
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AAMA
Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers’ Association
AAN
American Association Nurserymen
AAR
Association of American Railroads
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACGIH
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ACI
American Concrete Institute
ADC
Air Diffusion Council
ABMA
American Bearing Manufacturers’ Association
AFS
American Foundrymen’s Society
AGA
American Gas Association
AGMA
American Gear Manufacturers’ Association
AI
Asphalt Institute
AIA
American Institute of Architects
AIChE
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
AISC
American Institute of Steel Construction
AISI
American Iron and Steel Institute
AITC
American Institute of Timber Construction
AMCA
Air Movement and Control Association International
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
APA
American Pulpwood Association
APA
American Plywood Association
API
American Petroleum Institute
APWA
American Public Works Association
AREMA
American Railway Engineers and Maintenance-of-Way Association
ARI
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASA
Acoustical Society of America
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ASCE
American Society of Civil Engineers
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASSE
American Society of Sanitary Engineers
ASPA
American Sod Producers Association
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
AWG
American Wire Gauge
AWI
Architectural Woodwork Institute
AWPA
American Wood-Preservers’ Association
AWS
American Welding Society
AWWA
American Water Works Association
CBMA
Certified Ballast Manufacturers’ Association
CEMA
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
CISPI
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
CLFMI
Chain Link Fence Manufacturers’ Institute
CPSC
Consumer Products Safety Council
CRSI
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
CS
Commercial Standard
DHI
Door and Hardware Institute
DIPRA
Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association
EIA
Electronic Industries Association
EJCDC
Engineers’ Joint Contract Documents Committee
EJMA
Expansion Joint Manufacturers’ Association
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
ETL
Electrical Testing Laboratory
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Fed Spec Federal Specification
FCI
Fluid Controls Institute
FGMA
Flat Glass Marketing Association
FHWA
Federal Highway Administration
FIA
Factory Insurance Association
FM
Factory Mutual
FS
Federal Specification
FSA
Fluid Sealing Association
GA
Gypsum Association
HI
Hydraulic Institute
HPMA
Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers’ Association
HTI
Hand Tools Institute
IAPMO
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IBC
International Building Code
IES
Illuminating Engineering Society
IFI
Industrial Fasteners’ Institute
ICEA
Insulated Cable Engineers Association
IRI
Industrial Risk Insurers
ISA
Instrument Society of America
MIL
Military Specification
MS
Military Specification
MSS
Manufacturers’ Standardization Society (Valves & Fittings)
NAAMM
National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers
NACE
National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NBHA
National Builders Hardware Association
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NBS
See NIST
NEBB
National Environmental Balancing Bureau
NEC
National Electric Code
NECA
National Electrical Contractors Association
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
National Forest Products Association
NHLA
National Hardwood Lumber Association
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly NBS)
NPC
National Plumbing Code
NPT
National Pipe Thread
NRMCA
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
NRS
Nevada Revised Statutes
NSC
National Safety Council
NSF
NSF International (formerly National Sanitation Foundation)
NWMA
National Woodwork Manufacturers’ Association
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PCA
Portland Cement Association
PCI
Prestressed Concrete Institute
PFI
Pipe Fabrication Institute
PS
Product Standard
REA
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Electrification Administration
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
SAMA
Scientific Apparatus Makers’ Association
SCPRF
Structural Clay Products Research Foundation
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SDI
Steel Deck Institute
SDI
Steel Door Institute
SI
Systéme International des Unités (International System of Units)
SIGMA
Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers’ Association
SJI
Steel Joist Institute
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
SPFA
Steel Plate Fabricators Association
SPI
Society of Plastics Industry
SSI
Scaffolding and Shoring Institute
SSPC
Society for Protective Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council)
TCA
Tile Council of America, Inc.
TEMA
Tubular Exchange Manufacturers’ Association
UL
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
USBR
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
WCLIB
West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau
WEF
Water Environment Federation
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
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