Specifications include, but are not limited to: The work comprises the construction of Brazos Crossing Administration Building Renovations for Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, Rosenberg, Texas, as shown on the drawings and described in the specifications. The work will be done under one lump sum contract. A. The present building houses an operating facility that must continue in operation during the construction period, except as the Architect and Owner may otherwise direct. Plumbing, heating, ventilating, electrical and telephone systems shall continue to function with a minimum of interruptions in service. Do not block required fire exits. B. Assume responsibility for the protection of areas of work and provide and maintain protections required. Protect existing surfaces of the building and equipment, both interior and exterior, as required during the construction period. Provide necessary dust screens, drop cloths and temporary walls and/or coverings as may be required for protection. Existing surfaces that are damaged due to construction shall be patched or replaced to original condition. C. Where designated on the drawings, salvage, relocate and reinstall certain items. Existing items so designated shall be properly installed, securely fastened as required, set plumb and level and left complete and operational. Exercise extensive care in relocating such items so as to prevent damage. Other existing building materials indicated to be removed or demolished, unless noted otherwise or claimed by the Owner shall become property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site immediately. D. Wherever exterior walls are to be demolished or existing doors replaced, the exposed portion of the existing building shall be protected by the Contractor against the elements, construction debris and intrusion by unauthorized persons, by means subject to approval of the Architect.