A. This Section includes the following: 1. Selective demolition and removal of portions of the existing building and site improvements as indicated and as required to perform the work. 1.2 DEFINITIONS A. Remove: Remove and legally dispose of items except those indicated to be salvaged or to remain the Owner's property. B. Remove and Salvage: Items indicated to be removed and salvaged remain the Owner's property. Remove, clean, and pack or crate items to protect against damage. Identify contents of containers and bring to Owner’s designated storage area within the building. C. Remove and Reinstall: Remove items indicated; clean, service, and otherwise prepare them for reuse; store and protect against damage. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with additional requirements specified in other Sections. D. Existing to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by the Owner, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition and then reinstalled in their original locations. 1.3 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP A. Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain the Owner's property, demolished materials shall become the Contractor's property and shall be removed from the Project site. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. General: Comply with the requirements specified in Division 01. B. Photographs or video, sufficiently detailed, of existing conditions, of adjoining construction, and site improvements that might be misconstrued as damage caused by selective demolition operations. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Demolition Firm Qualifications: Engage an experienced firm that has successfully completed selective demolition work like that required for this Project. B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with the hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. Comply with noise and dust regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. C. Pre-Demolition Conference: Conduct conference at the Project site. Review methods and procedures related to building demolition including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Inspect and discuss the condition of items to be demolished. 2. Review and finalize schedule and verify availability of equipment, personnel, and facilities required. 3. Review areas where existing construction is to remain and requires protection. 4. Review methods for removing materials from the site. 5. Review staging area for materials on the site. 1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS Docusign Envelope ID: 38CF8C48-CDFF-4592-AC6C-10213694F597 FIRE STATION NO. 6 REMODEL BERKELEY, CA SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 02 41 19 - 2 A. Owner assumes no responsibility for the actual condition of buildings or site improvements to be selectively demolished. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Owner as far as practical. B. Hazardous Materials: It is not expected that asbestos or other hazardous materials will be encountered in the demolition work. If any materials suspected of containing asbestos or other hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb the materials. Immediately notify the Architect and the Owner. The Owner will arrange to have hazardous materials removed under a separate contract. C. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site will not be permitted. D. Prior to removal of existing roofing membrane, verify the existing roofing materials do not contain asbestos or other harmful materials that require special abatement measures. PART 2 - PRODUCTS Not used. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required. B. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and reinstalled and items to be removed and salvaged. C. When unanticipated mechanical, electrical, or structural elements that conflict with the intended function or design are encountered, investigate and measure the nature and extent of the conflict. Promptly submit a written report to the Owner’s Representative. D. Survey the condition of the building to determine whether removing any element might result in structural deficiency or unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure or adjacent structures during selective demolition. 3.2 UTILITY SERVICES A. Maintain existing utilities in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations. B. Utility Requirements: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utility services serving building to be selectively demolished. 1. Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with utility companies. 2. Where utility services are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, provide bypass connections to maintain continuity of service to other parts of the building before proceeding with selective demolition. 3. Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal the remaining portion of pipe or conduit after bypassing. 3.3 PREPARATION A. Conduct demolition operations and remove debris to ensure minimum interference with streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities. 1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic paths if required by governing regulations. B. Conduct demolition operations to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain. Ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area. 1. Protect walls, ceilings, floors and other existing finish work that are to remain and are exposed during selective demolition operations.
