Tony Specification

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INTEGRAL ENERGY SPRINGHILL FIELD SUPPORT CENTRE 191-195 FIVE ISLANDS ROAD, UNANDERRA PHASE 2 PROJECT
OIL STORAGE FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
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35 BUCKINGHAM STREET, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 Telephone 9310 5300 Facsimile 9310 5322
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A.1. A.2. A.3. A.4. A.5. A.6. A.7. A.8. A.9. A.10. A.11. A.12. A.13. A.14. A.15. A.16. A.17. A.18. A.19. A.20. A.21. A.22. PRELIMINARIES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS......................................... 3 DEMOLITION...................................................................................................... 15 GROUNDWORKS .............................................................................................. 18 CONCRETE........................................................................................................ 24 STRUCTURAL STEEL ....................................................................................... 33 MASONRY .......................................................................................................... 38 ROOFING AND WALL CLADDING.................................................................... 45 INSULATION....................................................................................................... 50 DOORS ............................................................................................................... 52 HARDWARE ....................................................................................................... 56 METALWORK..................................................................................................... 61 PAINTING ........................................................................................................... 66 MISCELLANEOUS FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT........................................... 71 OVERHEAD CRANE .......................................................................................... 72 GRAPHICS ......................................................................................................... 77 APPENDIX A: SCHEDULE OF FINISHES........................................................ 80 APPENDIX B: DRAWINGS ............................................................................... 82 APPENDIX C: PROCESS SPECIFICATION .................................................... 83 APPENDIX D: SURVEY DRAWING.................................................................. 84 APPENDIX E: TENDER COST SUMMARY AND SCHEDULE OF RATES..... 85 APPENDIX F: POLEYARD CONSTRUCTION DRAWING............................... 86 APPENDIX G: GEOTECHNCIAL REPORT ...................................................... 87
Springhill Stage 3 Phase 3 Technical Specification
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A.1.
PRELIMINARIES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A.1.1. INTRODUCTION Integral Energy is the second largest state-owned energy corporation in NSW. We distribute and retail electricity and value added services to approximately 800,000 customers, or 2.1 million people, in households and businesses throughout NSW. Integrals Unanderra site, known as Springhill Field Service Centre, is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade including staged demolition of all existing buildings, construction and fitout of several new buildings and improvements to external works and site services. This Phase 2 project is part of a larger redevelopment of the entire site know as Springhill Stage 3. For information, Stage 3 Phase 1 is the construction of a new poleyard and driveways adjacent to Phase 2 and is currently under construction. Integral has commissioned a team of consultants to prepare contract documentation for this project, known as Springhill Stage 3 Phase 2. Details of the proposed development and site works are illustrated on the tender drawings and other supporting documents. A.1.2. DEFINITIONS Superintendent: The words "Superintendent", "Principal", "Contractor" and "contract" have the same meaning, respectively, as "architect", "proprietor", "builder" and "agreement", except where the context otherwise requires. Any description of the Works given in the appendix to the general conditions of contract does not limit the extent of the Works. Imperatives, directions, instructions and the like given in the contract documents, whether or not they include the expression the Contractor shall or the equivalent, shall be deemed to be given to and accepted by the Contractor, unless, specifically stated otherwise. A.1.3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT CONTRACT The Works under contract will be delivered on a Design and Construct contract. Refer to the accompanying Integral Energy GC21 Conditions of Contract for detailed contractual obligations. Integrals tender documents, including drawings, reports, specifications, area data sheets, etc, describe the Works required by Integral. Some elements the Works are fully detailed and others are described in outline form only or in a performance based specification. The key design requirements for the project include, but are not limited to: 1. Materials, detailing and finishes to be appropriate to intended function, fit for purpose, durable, low maintenance and attractive, 2. Pre-finished materials and materials with integral finishes are to be used in preference to site applied finishes wherever practicable. 3. Compliance with all relevant statutory and authority requirements and current editions of all applicable and relevant Australian Standards, as a minimum general requirement where no specific requirements are nominated or documented. 4. Compliance with all prescribed and performance requirements of the contract documents.
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5. Where no detail requirements are stated or detailed, compliance with minimum design, construction, fitout and finishes standards of relevant Integral FSC Benchmark Site and associated premises as nominated elsewhere in this document. A.1.4. DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE WORKS The Works include provision of partial Design and Construct services to take the Principals tender documentation through final co-ordination of all contract documents, preparation of shop drawings, construction, commissioning and preparation of as-constructed documents. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, in co-operation with Integral, to decide how much additional information is required to resolve the constructional requirements and to produce designs and to produce additional construction documentation for Integrals approval. Contractor is responsible for checking and confirming all aspects of Integrals tender documents, including dimensions and levels and other relevant factors that impact the final design. Where structural and construction systems have been specified, the Contractor is free to recommend suitable and cost-effective alternatives provided that they are at least equal in performance to the specified systems or products. The Contractor is also responsible for overall project management and reporting, project programming, statutory applications and approvals, quality assurance, value engineering (in collaboration with Superintendent) and construction management. The Principal is responsible for the provision of Development Consent and Principal Certifying Authority services. A.1.5. STAGING OF THE WORKS Integrals FSC operational areas will remain fully functional throughout the redevelopment process and the construction of Phase 2 works is to be staged to ensure that safe and adequate access, vehicular movement and parking is maintained to operational areas and to the construction site during the contract period. Subject to Contractors future input, the redevelopment sequence will be generally as follows: STAGE 1 Fence off the construction site from the adjacent operational areas. Establish and maintain secure, safe and convenient access to the FSC site and to existing operational areas with temporary fencing and gates. Construct shakedown bay and install silt management devices. Install and connect sheds and complete the site establishment. Locate and mark relevant underground services. STAGE 2 Construct and commission new open bunded store, Oil Store building and associated specialist fitout. Connect services.
STAGE 3 Complete the stormwater civil works and pavements. Remove temporary fences and structures, complete all external works, including new fencing and repair of landscaping. A.1.6. CONTRACTOR TO INFORM ITSELF The Contractor shall be deemed to have: Examined all the information made available to him by the Principal for the purpose of tendering including but not limited to Conditions of Contract, the Specification, reports and the drawings; and Examined all information relevant to the risks, contingencies and other circumstances which could affect its tender; and Examined the site and its surroundings; and informed itself as far as practicable of all relevant physical conditions upon and below the surface of the site, and the climatic conditions at or near the site; and Informed itself of the nature of the work and material necessary for the execution of the work under the Contract, the means of access to and facilities at the site, and transport facilities for deliveries to the site; and Informed itself as to the availability of labour and the accommodation required; and Satisfied itself as to the correctness and sufficiency of its tender for the work under the contract, and the rates and prices stated therein covers the cost of performing all its obligations under the Contract.
MINOR ITEMS The Contractor shall without adjustment to the contract sum, supply and execute minor items not expressly mentioned in the Contract but necessary for the satisfactory completion and performance of the work under the Contract. A.1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM It is preferred, but not mandatory, that the Contractor has an externally certified Quality Assurance System to ISO 9001. If the Contractor has a QA system, provide evidence of current accreditation. The QA system shall be made available to the Superintendent, if requested. A.1.8. BENCHMARK SITE - NARELLAN FSC, NSW A number of Integrals existing FSC's have been upgraded over the last few years. Where detailed information about particular functional areas or details is not stated in the contract documents, the following sites demonstrate the minimum standard for quality, finish and overall design requirements for the Works under Contract. NARELLAN FSC General arrangement and finishes/fitout of Oil Store, bund area, fencing. To assist Contractors, a mandatory pre-tender site inspection will be held at the above facility.
A.1.9. OCCUPIED PREMISES For the part or parts of the site (which includes existing buildings) designated as occupied premises by Superintendent: permit the occupants to continue in secure possession and occupancy of the premises for the required period; provide safe access to occupied premises for the occupants; arrange work in occupied or partially occupied premises to minimize nuisance to the occupants and ensure their safety; protect the occupants against weather, dust, dirt, water or other nuisance, by such means as temporary screens; and submit proposed methods to the Superintendent in writing, for information only. A.1.10. SITE RESTRICTIONS Access on to and around the site, and use of the site for temporary works and constructional plant, including working and storage areas, location of offices, workshops, sheds, roads and parking is restricted to the following areas: Site entry driveways, to be shared with Integrals vehicles. Nominated site area. A.1.11. DILAPIDATION RECORDS For properties described in the Schedule of properties to be recorded inspect the properties with the Superintendent prior to and on completion of the works; at the initial inspection, make detailed records of conditions existing within the properties, especially structural defects and other damage or defacement; arrange for not less than two copies of each record, including drawings, written descriptions, and photographs, to be endorsed by the owners and occupants, or their representatives, as evidence of conditions existing before commencement of work; and submit to the Superintendent one endorsed copy of each record. Keep the other endorsed copy on site.
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTIES TO BE RECORDED: Public roads, kerbs, gutters, nature strip and crossovers, Existing cable culverts Existing site services, including drainage, that are to be retained, Existing structures to be retained Existing fences and gates to be retained Existing adjacent properties occupied by industrial facilities (NW site boundary) A.1.12. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN Provide a detailed traffic management plan, following input from Superintendent, addressing but not necessarily limited to, the following issues: Speed limits Traffic flows Forklift use areas Parking zones (include the use of drive through parking where possible) Pedestrian zones and pedestrian crossing points No go zones for vehicles and forklifts Traffic barriers and security issues Traffic management during construction
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Road signs and other road markings The use of warning sirens and flashing lights on vehicles reversing and forklifts Priority of traffic movements Visitors on site A.1.13. PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
TEMPORARY WORKS Provide and maintain all barricades, guards, fencing, shoring, temporary roadways, footpaths, signs, lighting, watching and traffic flagging necessary for the protection of the Works or other property or for the safety and convenience of the public and others. Remove when no longer required. DAMAGE TO SERVICES: Do not obstruct or damage roadways and footpaths, drains and watercourses and other existing services in use on or adjacent to the site. Determine the location of such services from the appropriate authority, from the contract or from the site. Rectify immediately any obstruction or damage to such services and provide temporary services whilst repairs are carried out. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: Do not interfere with or damage property which is to remain on or adjacent to the site, including adjoining property encroaching onto the site, and trees. Rectify immediately any interference or damage to such property. EXISTING SERVICES: Attend to existing services (such as drains, watercourses, public utility and other services) as follows: If the service is to be continued: Repair, divert or relocate as required. If such a service crosses the line of a required trench, or will lose support when the trench is excavated, provide permanent support for the existing service. If the service is to be abandoned: Cut and seal or disconnect, and make safe.
PROPOSALS Submit to the Superintendent written proposals for action to be taken with respect to existing services before starting this work. Perform the work so that the number and duration of interruptions are reduced to a minimum. The Contractor is responsible for the overall security and maintenance of the site and shall make good at its own cost any loss or damage to the Works, plant and materials arising from the action or inaction of its sub-contractors throughout the contract period, including public utilities, signage, roadways and footpaths, and all other services. A.1.14. PROGRAM OF WORK CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Not later than 1 week after the date for possession of the site, submit to the Superintendent a construction program in Gant Chart format for information only, showing the sequence of work and the periods within which the various stages or parts of the work are to be executed. REVISIONS Regularly revise the construction program in the light of the progress of the work and submit the revisions to the Superintendent with each progress claim.
A.1.15. SITE MEETINGS MEETINGS Hold regular site meetings, attended by the Contractor, appropriate subcontractors, and the Superintendent, throughout the duration of the contract at a frequency to be determined. A representative of the FSC may attend from time to time. MINUTES Keep minutes of such meetings and provide written copies to each party within five working days after each meeting. CONTACTS At the first site meeting submit to the Superintendent in writing the names and telephone numbers of all responsible persons who may be contacted after hours during the course of the contract. PROGRESS REPORTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS The Contractor is to provide written Progress Reports with each Progress Claim indicating the estimated percentage completion of each portion of the work, element by element and overall. The Progress Report is to be supported by photographs taken at regular intervals from fixed viewpoints selected to show as clearly as possible the progress of the Works. Progress Reports are to be provided at not more than 1 month intervals and are to include Quality Assurance Reports as specified elsewhere. A.1.16. SITE FACILITIES AND USE OF EXISTING SERVICES The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of, and co-ordination of its subcontractors in the provision of, all site facilities including but not limited to: Site amenities, Rubbish bins, Huts, Scaffolding, access and hoisting, Safety and security, Temporary work lighting, Temporary plumbing and drainage, Construction plant and storage and All other items necessary for the safe and prompt completion of the Works.
The location of site facilities shall be to the Superintendents approval and shall not inhibit Integral Energy access to existing FSC facilities and operations. TEMPORARY FENCING Provide temporary construction fencing/gates with a vision-proof black plastic dust screen to secure the Contractors work area, comprising GMS posts set into concrete pads, with chain wire to 1800 high. EXISTING SERVICES Existing services on site may be used as a source for temporary services for the performance of the contract. Submit proposed methods for connection of Contractors temporary services to the sites existing services and obtain Integrals approval prior to commencement. A.1.17. REQUIREMENTS OF AUTHORITIES
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Prior applications: Integral, prior to entering into the contract, has, in respect of the requirements of public and other authorities applicable to the Works, given the notices, paid the fees, and obtained the permits, approvals and other authorizations stated below:. Prior notices given and applications made DA submissions PCA services Fees paid Yes Yes Permits, approvals and authorisations received DA consent is pending Construction Certificate Occupation Certificate
Long Service levy is to be paid by Contractor. The Contractor shall make all applications, reports, certificates, etc, and pay all fees and costs for compliance with Council, Sewer, Water, Electrical, WorkCover and other necessary authority approvals. A.1.18. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) Contractor is responsible for Occupational Health & Safety within its fenced construction zone. No person is to enter this site without clearance and the appropriate supervision of the appointed construction site safety officer. Contractor is to obtain approval for its Site Safety Plan from Integrals safety management committee before commencing work. Contractor must carry out periodic safety audits and will also be subject to random safety audit by Integrals OH&S Safety Team to review compliance. Contractor will be responsible for all inductions into its construction site, for its own staff and sub contractors. Particular areas of concern include: Falling/release of objects from heights Collapse of structures Dust hazards/building air quality hazards to FSC employees and contract staff Asbestos removal from existing buildings: no Integral staff to be on site when this occurs Vehicle movements / collisions Unauthorised access risks Overhead power cables Hazardous materials handling Fire/implosion/explosion Security lighting within the construction site after dark Emergency power to run lighting in the event of a power blackout.
ACCIDENT REPORTS Accident reports: In addition to statutory requirements, promptly notify the Superintendent of the occurrence, and submit a written report to the Superintendent, of the following: Accidents involving death or personal injury. Accidents involving loss of time. Incidents with accident potential such as equipment failure, slides and cave-ins. A.1.19. SURVEYS AND SURVEY MARKS DEFINITION The term "survey mark" means a survey peg, bench mark, reference mark, signal, alignment, level mark or any other mark used or intended to be used for the purpose of setting out, checking or measuring the work.
Contractor is responsible for all setting out and for care of survey marks: Preserve and maintain in their true positions the survey marks provided.
RECTIFICATION Should any survey mark be disturbed or obliterated, give written notice to the Superintendent immediately and rectify the disturbance or obliteration. A.1.20. ITEMS SUPPLIED BY PROPRIETOR The materials and other items identified in the Schedule of items to be supplied will be supplied free of charge to the Contractor for use in the execution of the Works. Unload and take delivery of them, inspect them for defects and advise the Superintendent in writing if any are found, and then take care of them. Return unused items to the proprietor. Schedule of items to be supplied Location Perimeter of subject site Item Existing chainwire fences Quantity Inspect on site
Conditions of supply: Existing condition and location. A.1.21. STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF MATERIALS Store and handle materials and components to avoid damage and deterioration. PROTECTION Protect the work as it proceeds, to avoid damage and deterioration. PROGRESSIVE CLEANING Keep the work clean and tidy as it proceeds and regularly remove from the site rubbish and surplus material arising from the execution of the work including any work performed during the defects liability period. On completion clean throughout. RUN OFF Prevent run off water carrying cement or silt from entering existing and new pipelines both on and off site. Maintain site and roof drainage, services and surfaces in working order A.1.22. PAYMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM ANTICIPATED PROGRESS CLAIMS At the commencement of the works, submit a schedule in writing to the Superintendent for information only of the anticipated progress claims which will be made throughout the contract. Submit to the Superintendent a revised schedule with each progress claim. PROGRESS CLAIMS BREAK-DOWN Submit to the Superintendent a written trade valuation break-down with each progress claim. UNFIXED PLANT AND MATERIALS Advance payment: Progress payments will be made for the items of plant and materials listed in the Schedule of advance payment items which are intended for incorporation into the Works but not yet incorporated, provided that
ownership of the items is passed to Integral, free of any lien or charge, upon the making of the payment; the items are insured in the names of Integral and the Contractor; and the items are securely stored, and labelled as the property of Integral.
Schedule of advance payment items: Crane equipment PROVISIONAL SUMS The provisional sums identified in the Schedule of provisional sums are for the purposes stated in the relevant sections of the specification. SCHEDULE OF PROVISIONAL SUMS Item Where specified Provisional sum ($)
PROVISIONAL QUANTITIES ADJUSTMENT The contract sum includes the cost of any item of work described as a provisional quantity, and any difference between the provisional quantity and the quantity of work actually required to be carried out is to be valued as provided in the contract, and the contract sum adjusted accordingly. A.1.23. MEASUREMENT OF WORK Measure work as follows: Building work: In accordance with the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building works. Civil engineering work: In accordance with AS 1181. A.1.24. COMPLETION REMOVAL OF PLANT Within two weeks after completion of any separable portion of the Works, or stage, remove all temporary works and constructional plant no longer required. PESTS Employ suitably qualified pest exterminators and submit a certificate to the Superintendent stating that the completed works are free of pest types identified in the Schedule of pest eradication treatments. SCHEDULE OF PEST ERADICATION TREATMENTS Pest type to be treated Eradication method Termites To AS 3660.1 A.1.25. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS AND INTERPRETATION USE CURRENT EDITIONS Use referenced documents which are editions, with amendments, current one month before the closing date for tenders, except where other editions or amendments are required by statutory authorities. Contractual relationships: Responsibilities and duties of the Principal, Contractor and Superintendent are not altered by requirements in referenced documents.
INTERPRETATIONS General: Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply: Supply: "Supply", "furnish" and similar expressions mean "supply only". Provide: "Provide" and similar expressions mean "supply and install". Approved: "Approved", "reviewed", "directed", "rejected", "endorsed" and similar expressions mean "approved (reviewed, directed, rejected, endorsed) in writing by the superintendent". Give notice: "Give notice", "submit", "advise", "inform" and similar expressions mean "give notice (submit, advise, inform) in writing to the superintendent". Obtain: "Obtain", "seek" and similar expressions mean "obtain (seek) in writing from the superintendent.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Diagrammatic layouts: The layout of service lines, plant and equipment as shown on the drawings is diagrammatic only, except where figured setout dimensions are provided. Before commencing work obtain measurements and other necessary information. Levels: Spot levels take precedence over contour lines and ground profile lines. PRECEDENCE All contract documents are to be read together. All documents shall be mutually explanatory and anything contained in one but not in another shall be equally binding as if contained in all documents. Generally, drawing of large scale and those showing particular parts of the works shall take precedence over small scale and general purpose drawings. Detailed specification clauses and schedules shall have precedence over general specification clauses and requirements. Figured dimensions shall be used in preference to those scaled off. Spot levels shall have precedence over contours and ground profile lines. Requirements of individual technical sections of the specification/s override conflicting requirements in PRELIMINARIES INTERPRETATION Where there is a discrepancy between documents the Superintendent shall determine the precedence and interpretation. A.1.26. INSPECTION OF WORK Covering up: Where notice of inspection is to be given in respect of any part of the works do not cover that part up without approval. Minimum notice for inspections to be made: 2 working days A.1.27. SAMPLES Quantity: Submit at least one of each item and two copies of any supporting documentation for review. Keep approved samples in good condition on the site for reference, until practical completion.
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Suitability: Do not commence work affected by samples until the samples have been approved. Submit further samples as required. Delay: Coordinate submission of related samples. Criteria: Match approved samples, prototypes and sample panels throughout the works. A.1.28. TESTS Testing authority: Carry out any testing required using an authority registered by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to test in the relevant field, except for tests to installed services. Suitability: Do not commence or conceal, as appropriate, work subject to tests until the tests have been satisfactorily completed and accepted. A.1.29. DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION Provide additional design co-ordination, detail resolution etc in the form of workshop drawings, as required and as specified, for construction. WORKSHOP DRAWINGS General: Progressively submit drawings showing details of the fabrication and installation of components, services and equipment, including relationship to building structure and other services, service type and size, and marking details. Supply all documents in electronic format, plus 2 hard copies for the comment of the Superintendent. Allow minimum 14 days for review and return. If the Superintendent considers the drawings suitable for use they will be stamped and returned and if considered unsuitable, shall be resubmitted until they are satisfactory. Keep at least 1 copy on site. SERVICES CO_ORDINATION The layouts of services shown on the contract drawings are diagrammatic only and have not been fully co-ordinated. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for all coordination between services and between services and structures and fitout and no claims shall be allowed for uncoordinated work. Services shop drawings will be reviewed by the Superintendent and Principals consultants for conformance with the design concept only. The Superintendent and Principals consultant reviews do not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for correctness of dimensions, quantities, calculations, construction detail, fabrication techniques and co-ordination. A.1.30. CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSIONS Quantity: Submit copies of documents and advise if any of the documents are to be returned; as follows: Bound documents: PDF plus one copy. Loose documents up to and including A3: PDF plus one copy. Loose documents larger than A3: PDF in the same size as the standard contract drawings.
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Standard contract drawing size: To match architectural and services drawings Suitability: Do not commence work affected by Contractor's submissions until the submissions have been endorsed as satisfactory. If a document contains errors, submit a new or amended document as appropriate. Delay: Coordinate submissions of related items. RECORD DRAWINGS Submit 2 bound Operation and Maintenance Manuals for all building services and architectural details, schedules and specifications, including CAD files and PDF files on DVD. Show the "as installed" locations of building elements, plant and equipment. Show coordinate dimensions where applicable. Format: Use the same borders and title block as the contract drawings. Drawings in manuals: Include in each operation and maintenance manual a copy of record drawings relevant to that portion of the works, revised to show any changes found necessary for the satisfactory operation and maintenance of plant and equipment. Warranties: Name the Principal as warrantee. WARRANTY SCHEDULE Warranty Metal roofs, rainwater goods, metal cladding Waterproofing membrane behind retaining walls Roof anchorage system Oil tanks Oil pipework, pumps and controls Form Supply and install Supply and install Supply and install Supply and install Supply and install Duration 7 years 10 years 20 years 20 years 10 years
Authority's approvals: Submit the documents evidencing approval of the authorities whose requirements apply to the work. A.1.31. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS Proprietary items definition: A proprietary item is any item identified by naming the manufacturer, supplier, installer, trade name, brand name, and catalogue or reference number. Implication: Identification of a proprietary item does not necessarily imply exclusive preference for the item so identified, but indicates the required properties of the item. Information: Submit proposed alternatives for approval. Submit available technical information and any other information required including reasons for the proposed substitution (for example, the proprietary item is not reasonably obtainable). State whether the use of the alternative will require alteration to any other part of the works and advise any consequent variation to the contract sum. Manufacturers' or suppliers' recommendations: Select, where no selection is given, and store, handle and use materials and components in accordance with the current published recommendations of the manufacturer or supplier.
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A.2.
DEMOLITION
A.2.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. GROUNDWORKS, for clearing, excavation and excavation support. CIVIL WORKS SPECIFICATION, for roads, pavements and earthworks A.2.2. STANDARD To AS 2601. A.2.3. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: Underground structures after demolition above such structures. Excavations remaining after removal of underground work. A.2.4. INVESTIGATION AND PLANNING REQUIREMENT As part of the CONTRACTORS RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN and CONSTRUCTION STAGING PLAN, carry out investigations of the site, structure and services, prepare, and document a Demolition Method Statement, in accordance with AS 2601. Include in the work plan the following additional information: The method of protection and support for adjacent property. Locations and details of necessary service deviations and terminations. Type of equipment to be used. If removal of asbestos or of material containing asbestos is required, the information specified in the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Code of Practice for the safe removal of asbestos clause 1.2.
RECORDS: Keep the records of the investigations on site and available for inspection until Practical Completion of the Contract. METHOD STATEMENT: If required, obtain approval of the Method Statement from the Council. SITE COPY: Keep on site a copy of the approved Method Statement including changes, if any, approved in accordance with AS 2601 clause 1.7.1. REQUIREMENTS OF AUTHORITIES Before commencing demolition, submit evidence that: requirements of authorities relating to the work under the Contract have been ascertained; permit to demolish has been obtained from the appropriate authority; scaffold permit has been obtained from the appropriate authority (if scaffolding is proposed to be used. all precautions necessary for protection of persons and property have been taken and suitable protective and safety devices provided to the approval of the relevant Authority;
all fees and other costs have been paid; Compliance with all conditions of Council approval; A.2.5. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Give notice immediately any hazardous materials or conditions are found. DEMOLISHED MATERIALS Except for materials to be salvaged or re-used, demolished materials are the property of the Contractor and must be removed from the site. Do not burn or bury demolished materials on the site. Salvage: Recover materials to be salvaged or re-used without damage. Re-use: Re-use only materials recovered from the demolitions in a sound and suitable condition. Storage: Store in an approved location any materials to be re-used. Removal: Cover materials in transit to prevent spillage. SALVAGED ITEMS DISPOSAL SCHEDULE ITEM METHOD OF DISPOSAL Trees Chip on site, store and reuse for landscaping Concrete, kerbing, Crush and reuse for compacted base course under slabs, etc carparks and/or paving (if appropriate) RE-USED ITEMS Items to be re-used are to be approved by the Superintendent prior to re-use. If any item nominated for re-use proves unsuitable or defective, the Contractor shall provide an equal item of similar quality. RE-USED ITEMS SCHEDULE Item Location Existing fencing Various A.2.6. DEMOLITION SUPPORT Provide temporary support for sections of existing buildings which are to be altered and which normally rely for support on work to be demolished. Support until permanently supported on new work. Clear away temporary supports on completion. Ground support: Support excavations for demolition of underground structures. WEATHER PROTECTION If walls or roofs are opened for alterations and additions or the surfaces of adjoining buildings are exposed, provide temporary covers to prevent water penetration. Provide covers to protect existing plant and equipment and materials intended for re-use. DUST PROTECTION Provide dust-proof screens, bulkheads and covers to protect existing finishes, plant and equipment and the immediate environment from dust and debris. SECURITY
Location for re-use Temporary fencing
If the site is opened along the boundary, provide security against unauthorized entry to the building. Liaise with adjacent property owner and erect temporary fences to maintain site security at all times. A.2.7. EXTENT OF DEMOLITION Refer generally to Drawings for extent of demolition. Where existing structures or elements are to be partially demolished, refer to the contract documents which describe the proposed new work in order to ascertain the precise nature and extent of demolition required. A.2.8. EXISTING TREES AND LANDSCAPING Refer to Landscape Drawings and Specification for trees to be retained and removed. Keep the area within the dripline free of construction material and debris. Do not place bulk materials and harmful materials under or near trees. Prevent wind-blown materials such as cement from harming trees and plants. Damage: Prevent damage to tree bark. Do not attach stays, guys and the like to trees. A.2.9. DEMOLITION OF SERVICES The Contractor is responsible for demolition and disconnection of services in areas as nominated on the drawings. Contractor shall allow for safe decommissioning, draining down and diversion (as necessary), cutting off, dismantling of all redundant equipment, conduits, pipework, controls, plinths, supports, all associated items, removal and disposal. All disconnections and capping of services to be carried out in strict accordance with Authorities' requirements. A.2.10. ASBESTOS REMOVAL MEASURES STANDARD: To AS 2601 clause 3.9. APPROVED SUBCONTRACTOR: Removal of asbestos and material containing asbestos shall be carried out by an approved and licensed specialist firm. METHOD: Use methods complying with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission publication "Asbestos: Code of Practice and guidance notes" and in accordance with any guidelines from WorkCover and other relevant authorities, e.g. double layers of plastic bags and disposal of in Government licensed tips to receive hazardous materials. Any asbestos removal shall be completed before a structure or part of a structure is demolished. The Contractor must carry out demolition and removal of asbestos building materials in accordance with latest versions of the following documents: LICENSES AND PERMITS The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all relevant permits, licenses and other approvals required for the removal and disposal of asbestos. MONITORING AND CERTIFICATION Provide dust monitoring by an independent testing authority. Certify that hazardous material has been removed before demolition commences.
A.3.
GROUNDWORKS
A.3.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DEMOLITION, for demolition of existing structures and services STORMWATER, HYDRAULIC SPECIFICATION for service trenches STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATION for piling and preparation CIVIL WORKS SPECIFICATION A.3.2. DEFINITIONS Bad ground: Ground unsuitable for the purposes of the works, including fill liable to subsidence, ground containing cavities, faults or fissures, ground contaminated by harmful substances and ground which is or becomes soft, wet or unstable. Subgrade: The trimmed or prepared portion of the formation on which the pavement or slab is constructed. A.3.3. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: Enclosures to trees to be retained. Excavation completed to contract levels or founding material. Services laid in trenches and ready for backfilling. Termite barriers complete.
IMMEDIATE NOTICE If rock or bad ground are encountered, give notice immediately and obtain instructions before carrying out any further work in the area. A.3.4. MEASUREMENT GENERAL If there are variations to the contract dimensions of excavations, do not commence backfilling or place any permanent works in the excavation until the excavation and backfilling quantities have been agreed and recorded. MEASUREMENT OF ROCK If rock is to be measured for payment purposes, whether as extra over excavation of material other than rock or for adjustment of provisional measurements, do not remove the rock until the level and the class of rock have been determined. A.3.5. TREES TO BE RETAINED WORK UNDER TREES General: Do not remove topsoil from, or add topsoil to, the area within the dripline of the trees. Excavation: If excavation is required near trees to be retained, give notice and obtain instructions. Open up excavations under tree canopies for as short a period as possible.
Hand methods: Use hand methods to locate, expose and cleanly remove the roots on the line of excavation. If it is necessary to excavate within the drip line, use hand methods such that root systems are preserved intact and undamaged. Roots: Do not cut tree roots exceeding 50 mm diameter. Where it is necessary to cut tree roots, use means such that the cutting does not unduly disturb the remaining root system. Immediately after cutting, apply a bituminous fungicidal sealant to the cut surface to prevent the incursion of rot or disease. Backfilling: Backfill to excavations around tree roots with a mixture consisting of three parts by volume of topsoil and one part of well rotted compost with a neutral pH value, free from weed growth and harmful materials. Place the backfill layers, each of 300 mm maximum depth, compacted to a dry density similar to that of the original or surrounding soil. Do not backfill around tree trunks to a height greater than 300 mm above the original ground surface. Immediately after backfilling, thoroughly water the root zone surrounding the tree. Compacted ground: Do not compact the ground under trees. If compaction occurs, give notice and obtain instructions. Watering: Water Trees as necessary, including where roots are exposed at ambient temperature >35 oC. A.3.6. EXISTING SERVICES MARKING Before commencing groundworks, locate and mark existing underground services in the areas which will be affected by the groundworks operations including clearing, excavating and trenching. EXCAVATION Do not excavate by machine within 1 m of existing underground services without approval. A.3.7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Plan and carry out the work to avoid erosion, contamination, and sedimentation of the site, surrounding areas, and drainage systems. No earth, rubbish or materials shall be unnecessarily deposited upon pavements, footways or crossings. Install downpipes and connect to drainage as soon as practicable. Keep groundworks free of water. Provide and maintain slopes, crowns and drains on excavations and embankments to ensure free drainage. Place construction, including masonry, concrete and services, on ground from which free water has been removed. Prevent water flow over freshly laid work. A.3.8. SITE CLEARING EXTENT Clear only the site areas occupied by works such as buildings, paving, excavations, regrading and landscaping and areas identified as areas to be cleared.
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CLEARING OPERATIONS Remove everything on or above the site surface, including rubbish, scrap, grass, vegetable matter and organic debris, scrub, trees, timber, stumps, boulders and rubble. Remove grass to a depth just sufficient to include the root zone. Grubbing: Grub out stumps and roots over 75 mm diameter to a minimum depth of 500 mm below subgrade under buildings or paving, or 300 mm below finished surface in unpaved areas. Spoil: Remove surplus excavated material or site clearance material from the site. Removal of topsoil: Remove the topsoil layer of the natural ground to a depth of 100 mm over the areas to be excavated and areas to be occupied by structures, pavements, embankments and the like. If the topsoil extends to a depth greater than 100 mm give notice and obtain instructions before proceeding. Topsoil stockpiles: Stockpile site topsoil approved for re-use within area of works as landscaping fill. IF none required, then allow to remove all excess from site. Protect the topsoil stockpiles from contamination by other excavated material, weeds and building debris. A.3.9. EXCAVATION Allow for all excavation to be in MATERIALS AS FOUND. The whole of this work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the relevant safety acts and regulations and in accordance with recommendations of geotechnical engineer. SETTING OUT The Contractor shall be responsible to set out and identify all finished ground levels including trenches, pits, pipelines and plant equipment positions so that the location works may be readily observed by the Principal. Gain approval for the proposed location of the works from the Principal prior to commencement of any excavation. EXTENT Excavate over the site to give correct levels and profiles as the basis for construction, paving, filling and landscaping. Make allowance for compaction or settlement. Excavate for footings, pits, wells and shafts, to the required sizes and depths. Confirm that bearing capacity is adequate. A.3.10. CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS The different classes of materials to be excavated are defined under. ROCK Rock shall mean any material, the removal of which would not normally be carried out by hand pick, bar or by back hoe or similar bucket type excavator for trench excavations; or by bulldozer blade, scraper or similar type area excavator for open space excavations. OTHER THAN ROCK (OTR) Irrespective of its appearances or its common description, any material not classified as rock shall be classified at OTR.
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The Principal reserves the right to determine what is rock and his determination is absolute and final and binding on the Contractor who shall obtain the Principals determination prior to commencing the work. A.3.11. SUPPORTS Where necessary for safe and efficient completion of the work, erect shoring and timbering of sufficient strength and quality to prevent earth and other material slipping or falling into or being shaken from the side of the excavation. As the work proceeds, all shoring and timbering shall be withdrawn except in the cases where the Principal has directed in writing that such shoring and/or timbering shall be left in position. The supply, erection and withdrawal of all timber work shall be considered to be included in the cost of excavation. A.3.12. BEARING SURFACES Provide even plane bearing surfaces for load bearing elements including footings. Step to accommodate level changes. Make the steps to the appropriate courses if supporting masonry. A.3.13. REINSTATEMENT Where excavation exceeds the required depth, or deteriorates, reinstate to the correct depth, level and bearing value. No extra payments will be made for excavation in excess of that required by the drawings and specification unless ordered in writing by the Principal. Where existing ground surfaces are not required to be varied as part of the works, restore them to the condition existing at the commencement of the contract. A.3.14. EXISTING FOOTINGS If excavation is required below the line of influence of an existing footing, use methods which maintain the support of the footing and ensure that the structure and finishes supported by the footing are not damaged. A.3.15. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS Carry out the work in a careful, secure, safe and tidy manner and take all precautions against damage whether arising from bad workmanship, breakage of machinery or plant, inefficient timbering, flooding or any other cause whatsoever. Provide erect and maintain warning signs, temporary fences, barriers and night lights adjacent to any works such as trenches and excavations or stacks of material which could be considered a danger to persons or traffic of any kind. Make all necessary arrangements for access over trenches and safety lighting so that roads, paths and doorways are trafficable at all times. Contractor shall obey all directions given to him by the Principal with regard to the provisions of lighting and barriers, but shall not be relieved of responsibility for any accident of damage. Obtain permission from Authorities when required for placement of barricades.
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If excavation is required near trees to be retained, give notice and obtain instructions before excavating. Use hand methods to locate, expose and cleanly remove the roots on the line of excavation. A.3.16. EXCAVATION IN EXISTING ROADS, SLABS AND PAVEMENTS When excavating through existing pavements or roads, the pavement, road or slab shall be sawn to a minimum depth of 100 mm and the surface over the trench broken up. Trenches across roads shall be excavated and the pipelines constructed therein so that half the roadway is always maintained open to traffic, unless alternative approved arrangements can be made. After completion of pipe-laying, testing, backfilling and compaction, the pavement or road shall be restored to its original condition or as directed by the local authority. A.3.17. EXPLOSIVES Do not use explosives. A.3.18. GRADING EXTERNAL AREAS Grade to give falls away from buildings, minimum 1:100. GENERAL All grades and inverts indicated on the drawings shall be established with the use of approved surveying instruments. Check the topography and finished floor elevations before commencing any excavation work. The setting of all inverts, etc. at correct elevations is a prime and definite requirement of this specification. Grades to drains shall generally be as shown on the drawings and as required by the relevant Authorities. All water piping shall be graded to facilitate draining at a low level drainage point. Prepare the ground surface before placing fill, ground slabs or load bearing elements. Remove loose material, debris and organic matter and compact the ground to achieve the required density. A.3.19. PREPARATION UNDER SLABS ON GROUND GENERAL Prepare the subgrade strictly in accordance with geotechnical engineering advice and proof roll with a heavy non-vibrating roller to detect soft or wet areas. FILL SOURCE Provide imported granular fill material free from perishable matter, imported on to the site from an approved source. Do not use existing reactive clay. Prior to placing any imported fill, submit certification or test results which establish its compliance with the contract. PLACING FILL Fill the site and compact in accordance with Geotechnical report and structural specifications and details. PLACING AT STRUCTURES Place and compact fill in layers simultaneously on both sides of structures, culverts and pipelines to avoid differential loading.
MOISTURE CONTENT Where necessary to achieve the required density or moisture content, adjust the moisture content of the fill prior to compaction. A.3.20. DENSITY TESTS GENERAL Refer to Structural and Civil specifications for requirements. Use an independent testing laboratory. Rework and retest areas which do not achieve the required density until that density is achieved. A.3.21. BORING Where under road boring is required in lieu of trenches, engage a suitably qualified subcontractor to do the work. A.3.22. TERMITE BARRIER GENERAL Spray around the perimeter of all slabs on ground and around in-ground services and structures penetrating the slab on ground. STANDARD General: To AS 3660.1. Certification: Submit certificates to AS 3660 at each stage of treatment.
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A.4.
CONCRETE
A.4.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. PAVING for subbase and base to concrete pavements. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATION CIVIL WORKS SPECIFICATION A.4.2. STANDARDS Materials and construction: To AS 3600 and AS 3610. A.4.3. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: Film underlay installed on the base. Completed formwork, and reinforcement, cores and embedments fixed in place and earth grid attachments completed. Commencement of concrete placing. A.4.4. TESTS COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH Sample, test, and assess: To AS 3600 Section 20. OTHER QUALITY PARAMETERS Sample, test and assess: To AS 1379 Section 5. Slump: Test not less than one sample from each batch before placing concrete from that batch in the work. Take the samples at the point of discharge on site. REJECTION Remove rejected concrete from the site. A.4.5. CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSIONS SAWN JOINTS Submit for information the proposed methods, timing and sequence of sawing. FORMWORK DETAILS FOR CONCRETE CLASS 1 WALLS Submit proposed formwork details, including panel sizes, joints, bolt holes etc. A.4.6. TERMITE BARRIER Refer to the GROUNDWORKS section, for termite barriers.
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A.4.7. VAPOUR BARRIER GENERAL Provide a vapour barrier under internal slabs on ground including integral ground beams and footings. MATERIAL Polyethylene film: 0.2 mm thick impact resistant film, pigmented and branded by the manufacturer. BASE PREPARATION Blind the surface with sufficient sand to cover any hard projections. Wet the sand just before placing the underlay. INSTALLATION Lay over the base, lap joints 200 mm and seal the laps with waterproof adhesive tape. Seal penetrations with waterproof tape. A.4.8. FORMWORK SURFACE FINISH CLASS Use the applicable class from AS 3610 table 3.3.1. VISUALLY IMPORTANT SURFACES For concrete of surface classes 1, 2 or 3, set out the formwork to give a regular arrangement of panels, joints, bolt holes, and similar visible elements in the formed surface. Form 45 bevels, 20 mm on the face on corners and angles. FORMWORK REMOVAL Remove all formwork, other than steel reinforcement decking, including formwork in concealed locations. A.4.9. DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES STANDARD To AS 3600 clause 19.5, except where the requirements of this clause or AS 3610 clause 3.4 are more stringent. POSITION Construct formwork so that the position of finished concrete is within the tolerances stated in the STRUCTURAL and CIVIL WORKS SPECIFICATIONS. A.4.10. REINFORCEMENT GENERAL Supply and fix reinforcement, including tie wires, support chairs, spacers and accessories. Identification: Supply reinforcement which is readily identifiable as to grade and origin. DOWELS To AS 1302, grade 250R, each dowel in one piece, straight, with square cut ends free from burrs. Apply two coats of bitumen emulsion to half the length of the dowel at one end. Embed the unpainted half of the dowels in the concrete placed first. Tolerances:
Location: half the diameter of the dowel. Alignment: 2 mm in 300 mm. REINFORCEMENT COVER SCHEDULE REFER TO STRUCTURAL DETAILS A.4.11. EMBEDDED ITEMS PLACING AND FIXING Fix cores and embedded items to prevent movement during concrete placing. Obtain approval before cutting reinforcement or displacing reinforcement from its required location. TOLERANCES ON PLACEMENT Maximum deviation from correct positions: Embedded items generally: 10 mm. Fasteners including, anchor bolts: 3 mm. Anchor bolt groups for structural steel: To AS 4100 clause 15.3.1.
CORROSION PROTECTION Galvanize ferrous fixings (other than stainless steel) to AS 1650 or AS 1214. Passivate galvanized surfaces to be embedded in concrete by dipping in 0.2% sodium dichromate solution. A.4.12. CONCRETE READY MIXED SUPPLY To AS 1379, by the batch production process. Deliver in agitator trucks. Admixtures: Do not use admixtures containing significant chlorides. CONCRETE PLACING Place concrete in layers such that each succeeding layer is blended into the preceding one by the compaction process. Placing slabs and pavements: Place concrete uniformly over the width of the slab so that the face is generally vertical and normal to the direction of placing. COMPACTION Fully compact the concrete to remove entrapped air, but avoid over-vibration that may cause segregation. CURING During the curing period maintain the concrete, with minimum moisture loss, at a reasonably constant temperature, not excessively hot or cold, by a suitable method which may include the following: Ponding or continuous sprinkling with water (wet curing). An impermeable membrane. An absorptive cover kept continuously wet. An approved curing compound.
Curing period: Cure continuously until the total cumulative number of days or fractions of days (not necessarily consecutive), during which the air temperature in contact with the concrete is above 10C, is not less than the following:
Fully enclosed internal surfaces: 3 days. Other surfaces: 7 days.
CURING COMPOUNDS To AS 3799. Do not use wax-based or chlorinated rubber-based curing compounds on surfaces forming substrates to toppings such as concrete toppings and cement-based render. Apply as a continuous coating without visible breaks or pinholes, at the rate recommended by the manufacturer. Concrete roads and hardstanding: Compound Type 2 (white pigmented or containing reflective aluminium pigment). Respray within 3 hours of heavy rain. A.4.13. WATERPROOF MEMBRANES ASPHALT TANKING MEMBRANE Use a waterproof membrane, minimum 3 mm thick, of bituminoid asphalt materials, reinforced with fabric, with at least one layer in each sheet of an impermeable, non-corroding metal. Installation: To AS CA55. Install strictly in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions. A.4.14. SUBSTRATES FOR MEMBRANES Apply the membrane to dry, smooth, firm, continuous surfaces, clean and free from loose or foreign matter. Provide coving or fillets on internal corners. Round or arris external corners and edges. MEMBRANE PROTECTION Protect the vertical membrane after installation with a permanent cover of rigid closed cell extruded polystyrene foam boarding with shiplapped edges, adhered to the membrane with a suitable bitumen or solvent-free adhesive. WATERPROOF MEMBRANES SCHEDULE Reference: WM 1 Location: Under all slabs Membrane type: Polythene membrane Proprietary item: Fortecon Total thickness: 200 microns Membrane protection: 4.5 mm FC sheeting to external slab edge, or equal approved. A.4.15. CEMENTITIOUS TOPPINGS DEFINITION Toppings comprising aggregate bound with cement including granolithic and composite stone.
PREPARING HARDENED SURFACES If toppings are to be applied to hardened concrete surfaces, scabble the surface to remove the surface layer and expose the aggregate. Thoroughly dampen the surface and leave free of standing water. Immediately prior to placing scrub a coat of neat cement grout into the surface, or apply a suitable adhesive.
PLACING Spread the topping mix, compact, float to the tolerance class as defined in FINISHES TO UNFORMED SURFACES, and finish. Thickness: 20 5 mm. Monolithic placing: Spread the topping mix as soon as surface water has disappeared from the base. CURING Use a method which prevents cracking or crazing resulting from drying shrinkage without impairing the adhesion of subsequent finishes. GRANOLITHIC TOPPING Mix proportions: 1:1:1.5 cement : fine aggregate : 5 mm coarse aggregate. Water cement ratio: 0.5 maximum. Slump: 50 mm maximum. MARGINS TO TOPPINGS Integral margins: Form margins to cementitious toppings integrally in the topping material. TOPPING SCHEDULE Location Mix Stairs As above A.4.16. JOINTS CONSTRUCTION JOINTS Joint preparation: Roughen and clean the hardened concrete joint surface, remove loose or soft material, free water, foreign matter and laitance. Dampen the surface just prior to placing the fresh concrete. MOVEMENT JOINTS Joint filling: Fill movement joints with recommended jointing materials. Finish visible jointing material neatly flush with adjoining surfaces. Preparation: Before filling, dry and clean the joint surfaces, and prime as recommended. Watertightness: Apply the jointing material so that joints subject to ingress of water are made watertight. Proprietary item: Sikaflex products. GROOVED JOINTS Provide parallel grooves to concrete floor as shown on the drawings. RJ1 Expressed Joint 10mm wide x 5mm deep semi circular RJ2 Expressed Joint 15mm wide x 5mm deep FIRE STOPPING Fire-stop and smoke-stop interruptions to fire-rated assemblies, materials and components, including penetrations through fire-rated elements, breaks within fire-rated elements (e.g. expansion joints), and junctions between fire-rated elements. Colour Grey Finish Steel trowel Surface tolerance class Class A
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Sequence: Fire-stop after services have been installed through penetrations and properly spaced and supported, after sleeving where appropriate, and after removal of temporary lines, but before restricting access to the penetrations. Submit evidence of compliance, in accordance with the recommendations of AS 4072.1 Appendix B. Certification: Submit a completed certification document for installed fire-stopped penetrations and control joints. Form: To Figure B1 of AS 4072.1. Schedule: Submit a schedule of installed fire-stopped penetrations and control joints. Form: To Figure B2 of AS 4072.1. A.4.17. FINISHES TO UNFORMED SURFACES SURFACE TOLERANCES Class A: Maximum deviation from a 3 m straight edge: 3 mm. Class B: Maximum deviation from a 3 m straight edge: 6 mm. Class C: Maximum deviation from a 600 mm straight edge: 6 mm. SCREEDING Finish slab surfaces by approved means to finished levels. Produce surfaces to tolerance Class B. FINISHING METHODS Scored finish: After screeding, give the surface a coarse scored texture in the required direction by drawing a stiff brush or rake across the surface. Machine floated finish: Finish the screeded surface with approved power driven equipment to a uniform smooth texture. Hand float in locations inaccessible to the machine float. Steel trowelled finish: Use steel hand trowels to produce the final finish free of trowel marks and uniform in texture and appearance. Wood float finish: Produce the final finish with a wood float. Broom finish: After floating use a broom to produce an even textured slip-resistant surface. UNFORMED SURFACES SCHEDULE Concrete element or surface Finish New RC floor slabs Steel trowelled finish FORMED SURFACES SCHEDULE Concrete element or surface Finish Pump plinths Steel trowelled finish Surface tolerance class Class B Surface tolerance class Class B
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A.4.18. REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENTS CONCRETE PLACING Preparation for placing: Moisten the subgrade sufficiently in advance of placing to ensure a firm, uniform moist surface at the time of placing. Remove loose material and debris from the surface. Do not operate construction equipment on the prepared surface. Temperature limits: The temperature of the concrete when placed in the forms must not be less than 10C nor more than 32C. Do not place concrete when the shaded air temperature is less than 4C. Hot weather placing: If placing concrete in hot weather take precautions to avoid premature stiffening of the mix and reduce water absorption and evaporation losses. If the air temperature exceeds 32C place and compact the concrete as quickly as possible and then cover it with an impervious membrane or hessian kept wet. JOINTS Expansion joints: Form the edge of the concrete placed first to provide a smooth vertical face. Fix the joint filler with waterproof adhesive. Joint filler: 15 mm thick preformed self expanding cork or zipped polyethylene foam with an approved joint sealant. Contraction joints: Form weakened plane joints to a width of 3 mm and a depth at least one quarter of the depth of concrete. Withdraw the former during finishing and tool the joint to a 6 mm radius. Sawn joints: Where approved, contraction joints may be constructed by sawing the hardened concrete. Dowelled joints: Formed or sawn joints reinforced with dowels and sealed. Tied joints: Formed or sawn joints reinforced with tie bars. Construction joint: Terminate each day's placing with a construction joint coinciding with a contraction joint or expansion joint. FINISHES Immediately after compaction carry out transverse finishing using a vibrating screed followed by hand finishing and broom finishing. Produce surfaces to tolerance Class B, as defined in FINISHES TO UNFORMED SURFACES. Hand finish: Eliminate minor irregularities and score marks with hand operated long handled floats. Broom finish: Wood float and broom to an even textured slip-resistant surface with steel tooled margins. On gradients steeper than 10% roughen the surface by scoring across the slope at 50 mm centres. When most of the water glaze or sheen has disappeared and before the concrete becomes non-plastic, texture the whole surface of the pavement at right angles to the direction of the placing of the concrete by means of coarse brooms at least 500 mm wide with bristles of nylon or flexible wire. Wash brooms regularly to remove slurry. Joints and edges: Finish with a jointing tool.
Finished pavement surface: Provide a surface uniform in appearance and free from depressions in which water can lie, with an average texture depth of 2 to 2.5 mm. A.4.19. PRECAST UNITS Definition: Precast units comprise all concrete elements manufactured in other than their final position and include elements manufactured on site such as tilt-up panels. Approved subcontractor: Manufacture precast concrete units using an approved subcontractor. Marking: Identify each unit by marks which remain legible until after the unit has been fixed in place; are not visible in the completed structure; show the date of casting; show the correct orientation of the unit; and on other than units manufactured as a standard product, indicate the locations within the structure in accordance with an approved marking plan.
Safety requirements: To AS 3850.1. Methods and equipment (tilt-up panels): Comply with the recommendations of AS 3850.2 and AS 3850.3. VENEERED CONSTRUCTION Approval: Do not use veneered construction without prior approval. Method: If veneered construction is approved, use a method which ensures that delamination of the veneer will not occur. Place the second layer whilst the first is still plastic. Cover to reinforcement: Cover is exclusive of any applied finish or any finishing layer that may have thermal or chemical properties different from the main body of concrete in the unit. If a facing layer is permitted to be included in the cover, do not place the reinforcement at the interface between the layers. HANDLING PRECAST UNITS Precautions: Do not lift or support units at other than specified points without prior approval. Use handling methods which do not overstress, warp or damage the units. Provide adequate protection in factory, during transportation and on site. Lifting devices: Design each lifting device for a working load not less than 1.65 times the maximum calculated static load at that point and an ultimate load not less than 4 times the maximum static load. Attachments: Do not place lifting attachments, holes and other temporary fixings for handling purposes on visible faces of units without approval. Recess lifting attachments such as ferrules, or other types of cast-in fixings, and provide an approved plug for sealing. Remove temporary attachments after erection and seal or otherwise make good any residual recesses. Protection: Protect the units against staining, discolouration and damage. INSTALLING PRECAST UNITS Requirement: Fix the precast units securely in their final positions within the specified tolerances. Supply the necessary components and materials, including fixings, temporary fixings, braces, shims, jointing strips, sealant, flashings, grout and mortar.
FAADE PRECAST PANELS - REFER ALSO TO STRUCTURAL DETAILS EXPOSED EXTERNAL PRECAST PANELS Use the following mix the entire panel thickness and submit sample for Superintendents approval. INDICATIVE MIX DESIGN FOR OFF-WHITE CONCRETE Proprietary Item: Sasso Precast Concrete S40/OW or Hanson equivalent Mix Description S40 40MPa Precast Independent Cement SL/GP Off White 440 Hanson/Oberon Collector Maroota Collector 20MM 20MM Coarse Sand C/Dust GWR AEA. Daratard GP Dara 530 Mira AC55 Water SLUMP AGG W/C RATIO 390 590 540 100
2500 300% 220 120 20 0.48
All materials, water/cement ratio and concrete mix is to be kept very consistent throughout the casting schedule to ensure surface uniformity and colour control. FORMWORK CLASS FOR FAADE PRECAST Class 2 finish, Maximum deviation from a 3 m straight edge: 6 mm CONCRETE SEALER Thoroughly clean and dry the exposed surfaces and apply a penetrating sealer to all external surfaces and edges immediately upon installation. Proprietary item: Cementaid Driwal P6, a water-repellent reactive silicone component with the P6 modifier dissolved in a penetrating solvent. Determine type and rate of application in consultation with a representative of Cementaid and Superintendent and provide a sample on a panel approved by Superintendent. A.4.20. COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE Lindsay & Dynan Consulting Engineers. (Contact person: Merv Lindsay Tel. (02) 4957-7377) will be engaged by the Principal to furnish a Compliance Certificate or equivalent certificate for the structural building work listing each inspection date and the purpose of the inspection.
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A.5.
STRUCTURAL STEEL
A.5.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. PAINTING, for on-site painting. CONCRETE, for installation of foundation bolts. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATION CIVIL SPECIFICATION A.5.2. STANDARD To AS 4100. A.5.3. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: Commencement of shop fabrication. Surface preparation prior to shop painting.
Steelwork and column bases erected on site, prior to grouting, encasing, site painting or cladding. A.5.4. CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSIONS SHOP DRAWINGS Submit shop drawings showing the following information: Relevant details of each assembly, component and connection. Information relative to fabrication, surface treatment, transport and erection. Temporary works such as lifting lugs, temporary cleats and bracing which are required for transport and erection of the structural steelwork. Identification. Steel type and grade. Dimensions of items. Required camber, where applicable. Fabrication methods including, where applicable, hot or cold forming and post weld heat treatment. Location, type and size of welds or bolts. Weld categories and bolting categories. Orientation of members. Surface preparation methods and coating system. Procedures necessary for shop and site assembly, and erection. Temporary works such as lifting lugs, support points, temporary cleats and bracing which are required for transport and erection of the structural steelwork. Required fixings for adjoining building elements.
COMPLIANCE Provide evidence that the steel used in the work complies with the required material standards.
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A.5.5. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS STANDARDS Materials generally: To AS 4100 Section 2. Cold-formed sections: To AS 1538 clause 1.7. STEEL GRADE TABLE - REFER TO STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS A.5.6. CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY AVAILABILITY If steel members are not available in the required section, grade or length, obtain approval before substituting other sections or grades or splicing shorter lengths. BEAM CAMBER If beam members have a natural camber within the straightness tolerance, fabricate and erect them with the camber up. SITE WORK Other than work shown on the shop drawings as site work, do not fabricate or weld structural steel on site without approval. IDENTIFICATION MARKS Provide marks or other means for identifying each member, and for the setting out, location, erection and connection of the steelwork. If the work includes more than one bolting category, mark bolted connections to show the bolting category. FOUNDATION BOLTS Hexagonal commercial bolts: To AS 1111, hot-dip galvanized to AS 1214. Supply each foundation bolt with 2 nuts and 2 oversize washers and provide sufficient thread to permit the levelling nut to be set below the base plate. Masonry anchors: If masonry anchors are required or proposed for the support or fixing of structural steel, submit evidence of the anchor capacity to carry the load. TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS Do not attach cleats without approval. Remove temporary cleats on completion and restore the surface. HAND FLAME CUTTING Do not hand flame-cut bolt holes without approval. A.5.7. ERECTION To be carried out in accordance with WorkCover requirements or the requirements of other controlling Authorities. Standard: To AS 4100 Section 15. Temporary connections: Do not attach cleats except as shown on shop drawings. Remove temporary connections on completion and restore the surface. Hand flame cutting: Do not hand flame cut bolt holes. Movements: Provide for thermal movements during erection. Anchor bolts: For each group of anchor bolts provide a template with setting out lines clearly marked for positioning the bolts when casting in.
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GROUTING AT SUPPORTS Temperature: Do not grout if the temperature of the base plate or the footing surface exceeds 38oC. Method: Dry Pack if access is available otherwise cast using a flowable mix. Type: High strength, non shrink, cementitious grout (details to be submitted to Superintendent in advance). Masterflow Sikagrout U.S.O. 870A by Master Builders or equivalent. Minimum compressive strength: Nominal thickness: Minimum thickness: Maximum thickness: 40MPa 30mm 10mm 50mm
Masonry anchors: If masonry anchors are required or proposed for the support or fixing of structural steel submit evidence of the anchor capacity to carry the required load. A.5.8. GALVANIZING STRUCTURAL SECTIONS To AS 1650. THREADED FASTENERS To AS 1214. COMPONENTS IN CONTACT WITH CONCRETE Passivate galvanized surfaces to be cast into or in contact with concrete by dipping in 0.2% sodium dichromate solution. STRUCTURAL SECTIONS Cold worked items: Anneal to 650C before galvanizing. Coating quality: The zinc coating shall be free from lumps, blisters, gritty areas, uncoated spots, acids and black spots, dross, flux and other imperfections. Coating mass: Other than nut and bolt thread surfaces: Average: 600 g/m2. Minimum: 550 g/m2. Exposed Galvanised Surfaces: Passivate exposed galvanised surfaces without paint finishes. Distortions: If any member is distorted during the galvanizing process, obtain approval of method before straightening. Friction-type bolted connections: Treat contact surfaces of friction-type bolted joints by wire brushing or light grit blasting to the extent necessary to achieve the required slip factor. GALVANIZING SCHEDULE Steel member or surface All base plate assemblies All pin connection assemblies Handrails All concealed steelwork Coating mass 600g/m2 600g/m2 600g/m2 600g/m2
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Repair all damage to galvanising using two coats of a two-pack epoxy polyamide zinc-rich paint containing a minimum of 92% zinc dust in the dry film which shall be built up to an equivalent zinc coating in mass/m2. Repair colour to match adjacent galvanised finish. All cut ends and holes in purlins and girts shall be painted as above to give an equivalent zinc coating in mass/m2. A.5.9. PROTECTIVE COATINGS SURFACE PREPARATION Methods: To AS 1627. Steel surfaces generally: (Including surfaces not otherwise treated and contact surfaces with concrete encasement or grout): Remove loose millscale, loose rust, oil, grease, dirt, globules of weld metal, weld slag and other foreign matter. Site connections: After completing the connection, prepare the surface of the connection, adjacent unprimed surfaces and surfaces damaged during erection. PROTECTIVE COATING Paint selection to be made in accordance with AS 2312 and the Australian Standards referenced therein. Shop work: Apply the primer coat or protective system to the structural steel before delivery to the site. Transport and handling: Protect the paintwork from damage during transport and handling. Site work: After erection, repair any damage to the shop coating and apply the coating, if any, omitted at site connections. Time delay: Prime the steel surface as soon as possible after surface preparation and prior to any deterioration of the surface. If the surface is contaminated or rust bloomed, repeat the surface preparation before applying the primer. PRIMING Time delay: Prime the steel surface as soon as possible after surface preparation, and in any case within 4 hours for shop work and 2 hours for field work, and before the surface deteriorates. If the surface is contaminated or rust bloomed, repeat surface preparation before priming. Fast drying primers: Do not provide fast drying primers where surface preparation is less than class 1.5. Concrete encasing: Where members are part concrete encased extend the priming 25 mm into the surface to be encased. INACCESSIBLE SURFACES Where surfaces will be in contact or near contact after fabrication or erection, apply the finish and allow it to dry before assembly.
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PROTECTIVE COATING SCHEDULE Item Protective coating Hot dip galvanising All external steelwork, handrails, bollards, balustrades, brackets, etc All internal steelwork
Minimum dry film thickness m / mass 600g/m2 coating mass
Inorganic zinc silicate 75 microns primer, colour dark grey.
A.5.10. COMPLETION Temporary connections: Remove temporary cleats on completion and restore the surface. Record drawings: Provide a record set of updated and amended shop drawings. A.5.11. COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE Lindsay & Dynan Consulting Engineers. (Contact person: Merv Lindsay Tel. (02) 4957-7377) will be engaged by the Principal to furnish a Compliance Certificate or equivalent certificate for the structural building work listing each inspection date and the purpose of the inspection.
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A.6.
MASONRY
A.6.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. GROUNDWORKS, for termite barriers. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATION A.6.2. STANDARD Materials, construction and detailing: To AS 3700. A.6.3. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: Damp-proof courses. Bottoms of cavities after cleaning out. Bottoms of core holes before grouting. Control joints ready for insertion of joint filler. A.6.4. SAMPLES MASONRY UNIT SAMPLES Submit four face units of each type illustrating the range of variation available. SAMPLE PANEL Provide 1 sqm sample panel of facework for approval, complete with two joint types. Incorporate the sample panel into the works on approval. A.6.5. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS MASONRY UNITS Face units: Masonry units used in facework, including purpose-made units such as squints and sills. A.6.6. STEEL COMPONENTS Galvanizing: Galvanize steel components (including fasteners) to AS 1214 or AS 1650 as appropriate, where exposed to weather; embedded in masonry; in external timbers such as weatherboards or decking;
Corrosion resistance rating: REFER TO STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATION A.6.7. MORTAR MATERIALS Sand: Fine aggregate with a low clay content and free from efflorescing salts, selected for colour and grading. Additives: Do not use additives unless approved.
Cement type to AS 3972. MORTAR MIX TABLE Mortar proportions (cement:lime:sand) 1:0:5 + water thickener 1:0:4 + water thickener 1:0 to 1.25:3 1:1:6 Location Concrete masonry Grouted and reinforced masonry Underpinning, high strength masonry All other masonry
A.6.8. CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY CLEANING Clean masonry progressively as the work proceeds. Clean facework to remove mortar smears, stains and discolouration. If acid cleaning is intended, submit proposal. CONCEALED WORK Cut the joints flush in concealed masonry. JOINTS AND CUTTING Set out masonry with joints of uniform width and the minimum cutting of masonry units. ROD 190 mm high units: 3 courses to 600 mm. BOND Use stretcher bond in single leaf construction. A.6.9. FACEWORK DEFINITION Masonry in which the form, or form and colour, of the units and joints is visible in the completed works. Location: Refer to drawings. Typically all exposed masonry.
COMMENCEMENT Commence facework not less than one full course, or 175 mm, whichever is the greater, below adjacent finished ground level. PERPENDS Keep perpends in alternate courses vertically aligned. PERFORATIONS Use solid masonry units in facework where perforations would otherwise be visible. JOINTS Work with a jointing tool to a dense smooth surface, except where the facework is to be bagged. Joint profile on concealed work: Round tooled on concealed work. Joint profile on polished blocks: Typically smooth flush tooled with a 10mm x 10mm square recessed joint every 600mm. Refer to drawings and confirm with Superintendent prior to commencement.
COLOUR MIXING If the colour of the face units is visible, distribute the colour range of units evenly to prevent colour concentrations and "banding". A.6.10. DAMP-PROOF COURSES MATERIAL To AS 2904. Required material: Alcor Heavy Duty bitumen coated aluminium
LOCATION Provide damp-proof courses in the following locations where applicable: Walls adjoining infill floor slabs on membranes: In the course above the underside of the slab in internal walls and inner leaves of cavity walls. Project 40 mm and dress down over the membrane turned up against the wall. Cavity walls built off slabs on ground: In the bottom course of the outer leaf, continuous horizontally across the cavity and up the inner face bedded in mortar, turned 30 mm into the inner leaf one course above; or, in masonry veneer construction, fastened to the inner frame 75 mm above floor level. Project 10 mm beyond the external slab edge and turn down at 45. Internal walls built off slabs on ground: In the first course above floor level.
INSTALLATION Lay in long lengths. Lap full width of angles and intersections and 150 mm at joints. Step as necessary, but not exceeding 2 courses per step. Preserve continuity of damp-proofing at junctions of damp-proof courses and waterproof membranes. Install at least 150 mm above adjacent finished ground. Sandwich damp-proof courses between mortar. Lap sealing: Silicon sealant A.6.11. WALL TIES Category to AS 2699 Light duty Medium duty Heavy duty Material (all categories) Service conditions Masonry veneer Normal cavity construction and at abutments Wide cavities over 60 mm 304 stainless steel
WALL TIE INSTALLATION Fixing of masonry ties at abutments: To AS 2699 clause 8.5, and as follows: To concrete: Masonry anchors. FLEXIBLE WALL TIES If ties or anchors extend across control joints use ties or anchors which maintain the stability of the masonry without impairing the effectiveness of the joint. A.6.12. MOVEMENT JOINTS JOINT MATERIAL Use sealant and bond breaking backing material compatible when used together and nonstaining to masonry. Sealant: Sikaflex
Backing rod: Closed cell foam Primer: In accordance with manufacturers printed instructions Installation: Clean the joints thoroughly before sealing. Sealant depth: Not less than two-thirds the joint width nor more than the joint width. JOINT WIDTH Vertical and horizontal joints: REFER TO STRUCTURAL DETAILS SLIP JOINTS Material: REFER TO STRUCTURAL DETAILS A.6.13. REINFORCED BLOCKWORK DESIGNATION Masonry required to be strengthened with embedded steel reinforcement (other than bed joint reinforcement) is designated reinforced masonry. Reinforcement tolerances: REFER TO STRUCTURAL DETAILS INSPECTION Notice: Where inspection by the Engineer is required or notification to the Superintendent to allow opportunity to inspect is required, give 2 working days minimum notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages listed below. WITNESS POINTS Stages: Give a minimum 2 working days notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: Bottoms of core holes, before grouting. Reinforcement in place in core holes before pouring concrete. Hold points: Reinforcement in place in core holes before pouring concrete. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS Blockwork to walls Type: Concrete wall block Location: Retaining walls generally Dimensions (mm): 190W x 190H x 390L and 290W x 190H x390L Form: Hollow Grading: Category C. internal skin of external wall is load bearing. Concrete Block Strengths: Minimum characteristic strength of f'uc = 15 MPa. The Contractor is to provide compliance test certificates to verify strength. Prior to delivery, obtain from the block manufacturer a certificate from a NATA testing authority confirming the standard strength characteristics of the masonry unit. Ties: Stainless steel as previously specified. REINFORCING STEEL Reinforcing steel shall be Temcore 410Y bars complying with AS 1302 unless otherwise shown on the drawings. All reinforcing shall be of the deformed type, except that ties, stirrups, spirals
and joint reinforcing may be of the round (undeformed type), or unless otherwise shown on the drawings. Steel reinforcement shall be clean, rust scale-free and undamaged. Steel reinforcement shall be cut, bent and placed for construction in accordance with AS 3700 or as shown on the drawings. ADMIXTURES Comply with AS 3700. The use of Fireclay, air entraining agents (such as Bycol) and premixed mortars is specifically prohibited. Expansive Agent for Concrete Grout: Proprietary aluminium powder-based agents for the grouting method as detailed in this specification shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Grout composition: Fine or coarse grout to AS 3600 and clause 10.7 of AS 3700. Characteristic compressive strength (MPa): 17.5 at 28 days MORTAR MATERIALS Mortar Colour: Mortar colour, refer schedule Cement shall be Type GP as per AS 3972. Lime to AS 1672.1. Sand for mortar shall comply with AS 2758.1 Concrete Aggregates. It shall be clean, sharp and free from salts, vegetable matter and impurities. It shall be graded to comply with the following limits. Sieve 4.76 2.36 1.18 600 micron 300 micron 150 micron 75 micron % Passing 100-95 100-80 100-60 100-30 50-10 10-0 4-0
Fineness modulus 2.8 - 1.5 Provide a minimum of 3 sets of test results carried out by a NATA laboratory to confirm the above grading during the contract in order to maintain quality control. The source of sand supply shall not be changed without the approval of the Principal. The above grading is given only to guide the Contractors to provide adequate bond strength values required under AS 3700. Water: Water shall be fresh clean water and drinking quality for use in concrete, mortar, grout, cleaning out, wetting, working material and curing. Aggregates for Concrete Grout: Fine and coarse aggregates for concrete grout shall comply with AS 2758. 1. Defects: Blocks shall be free from defects within the range of approved samples. Bricks/Blocks with damaged, chipped arrises and other defects shall only be used in concealed work, if approved by the Superintendent.
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Grout Characteristic compressive strength (MPa): 20 MPa min (refer to structural details) CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY Reinforced blockwork to include requirements of whole MASONRY section. Construct the masonry work in a safe manner using materials and methods complying with all the relevant standards. MORTAR JOINTS Mortar joints shall be cut flush. Cleaning generally: Clean masonry progressively as the work proceeds. Clean facework to remove mortar smears, stains and discolouration. Do not use acid. Protection Protect masonry for at least 24 hours after laying. Brace all walls until secured in position by connection to adjacent structure, in accordance with the structural intent of the design. Service Penetrations Wherever practicable provide holes, sleeves and chases for services during erection of masonry to avoid cutting away and making good. Insertion of conduits for electrical, security, fire and communications services shall be coordinated during erection. Joints and cutting Set out: Set out masonry with joints of uniform width and minimise cutting of masonry units. Holes, sleeves and chases: Build in during erection. Rods: 190 mm high units: 3 courses to 600 mm. Bonds: Brick/Blockwork: Stretcher bond. Tolerances (mm): In accordance with AS 3700. Grouting of Cells and Cavities: Grouting shall be in accordance with AS 3700. No grout shall be placed until the Principal has inspected and approved the blockwork, reinforcing, any construction joints, cast-in items and concrete surfaces that may be involved in the grouting operation. CONTROL JOINTS Abutments: Provide a continuous bead of sealant at abutments of walls and continuous compressible back rod refer clause 8.3. REINFORCED MASONRY Designation: Masonry strengthened with embedded steel reinforcement, other than bed joint reinforcement. Unless shown on the drawings reinforcement details shall be as required by AS 1302. LAPS IN REINFORCEMENT All laps in reinforcement, including starter bars, shall be securely fixed together. LAP LENGTHS Lap lengths shall comply with AS 3600 or as shown on the drawings. PLACEMENT OF REINFORCEMENT All reinforcing including starter bars shall be carefully set out to suit masonry modules and required locations within cells and cavities, in accordance with the details as specified in AS 3700 or as shown on the drawings.
Reinforcing, including starter bars, shall be strictly set out to the tolerances specified in the drawings. Spacers shall be used to provide adequate alignment of all reinforcing. Reinforcement shall not be bent on site to correct misalignment and new bars could be required as instructed by the Superintendent. Provide earthing of block reinforcement as elsewhere specified and in accordance with Integrals standard details. Cleaning core holes in blockwork: Use purpose-made cleanout blocks or machine cut a cleaning hole at the base of each reinforced core. After cleaning out has been inspected and approved, cover the hole with formwork and grout the core. A.6.14. WATERPROOF MEMBRANES TO RETAINING WALLS ASPHALT TANKING MEMBRANE Use a waterproof membrane, 5 mm thick, of bituminoid asphalt materials, reinforced with fabric, with at least one layer in each sheet of an impermeable, non-corroding metal. Installation: To AS CA55. Install strictly in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions. SEAMLESS MEMBRANES Use membranes applied in liquid or gel form and air cured to form a seamless film. SUBSTRATES FOR MEMBRANES Apply the membrane to dry, smooth, firm, continuous surfaces, clean and free from loose or foreign matter. Provide coving or fillets on internal corners. Round or arris external corners and edges. MEMBRANE PROTECTION Protect the vertical membrane after installation with a permanent cover of rigid closed cell extruded polystyrene foam boarding with shiplapped edges, adhered to the membrane with a suitable bitumen or solvent-free adhesive. WATERPROOF MEMBRANES SCHEDULE Reference: WM 2 Location: Behind retaining walls Membrane type: Elastomeric modified bituminous membrane Proprietary item: Wrimco SBS Sopraline Flam 180 Total thickness: 3mm Membrane protection: Wrimco PB4 board, or equal approved.
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A.7.
ROOFING AND WALL CLADDING
A.7.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. INSULATION, for insulation, vapour barriers, and sarking. MECHANICAL and HYDRAULIC SPECIFICATIONS, for penetrations, etc. A.7.2. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made of roof supports. A.7.3. CONTRACTORS SUBMISSIONS SAMPLES Submit sample of roof sheeting profile and colour. WARRANTY Submit a 10 year warranty for the roof system. A.7.4. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS FASTENERS Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566, corrosion resistance Class 3. Finish: Pre-finish exposed fasteners with an oven baked polymer coating to match the roofing material, or provide matching purpose-made plastic caps. METAL ROOFING AND CLADDING Use a proprietary system of preformed sheet and purpose-made accessories. Accessories finish: Finish visible accessories to match roofing sheets. Ridges and eaves: Treat ends of sheets as follows: Turn pans of sheets up at tops and down into gutters by mechanical means. Project sheets 50 mm into gutters. Provide purpose-made ridge fillers of closed cell polyethylene. Close off ribs at bottom of sheets by mechanical means or by purpose-made fillers or end caps.
Ridge and barge capping: Finish off along ridge and verge lines with purpose-made ridge and barge capping. Ensure that the roof and cladding is birdproof. A.7.5. INSTALLATION Standard: AS1562. Comply with all requirements and details in the latest version of BLUESCOPE Steel Roofing and Walling Installation Manual, except where noted otherwise on the Architects drawings.
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PROTECTION Requirement: Refer to manufacturers recommendations regarding work methods to ensure Colorbond surfaces are not damaged during or after installation. Restrict access to completed roof. Provide protective films to all work, to be removed just prior to practical completion. Sweep and wash down the roof regularly during the installation and on completion to remove metal filings and other corrosion and damage risks. METAL SEPARATION Prevent direct contact between incompatible metals and aluminium or coated steel, by either applying an anti-corrosion, low moisture transmission coating to contact surfaces; or inserting a separation layer. THERMAL MOVEMENT Requirement: Provide for thermal movement in the roof / wall installation including movement in joints and fastenings. A.7.6. ROOFING Design and installation: To AS 1562.1. Reference code: Proprietary item: Thickness (base metal): Finish: Fixing: Accessories: MDR Lysaght Klip-lok 406 0.48 Colorbond Concealed clip, to manufacturers instructions Use material with the same finish as roofing sheets.
A.7.7. WALL AND EAVE CLADDING Reference code: Material: Proprietary item: Thickness (base metal): Finish: Fixing: Accessories: MCL Corrugated steel sheeting Stramit Longspan, Lysaghts Spandek or equal. 0.48 Colorbond Follow manufacturers instructions Use material with the same finish as roofing sheets.
A.7.8. PROFILED POLYCARBONATE ROOFING Fix profiled polycarbonate roofing PPR, to steel purlins shown on the Structural Drawings. Sheeting (PPR): Amperlite Permacool GC S2400 Opal.
Safety Mesh: To AS/NZS: 4389/1996 and WorkSafe Authority requirements. Proprietary item: White Wires Code 20199 300 x 150 x 2.00 galvanised roof mesh. Distributors: White Wires, 4 Decker Place Huntingwood NSW 2148 A.7.9. TURBINE VENTILATORS GENERAL Provide proprietary turbine ventilators, complete with fixings, trims, flashings, birdmesh, ducts and other specified fittings, all installed in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions. Ventilator shall be weather-tight and storm proof under normal operating conditions. TYPE AND SIZE Reference code: TV1 oil storage building. Edmonds Hurricane H500 turbine ventilators, every second ventilator to be connected to 500mm diameter vertical duct for low level discharge. Material and finish: Colorbond 0.6mm (including ductwork) DESIGN CERTIFICATION Confirm the equivalent free area rating of the ventilator system with the manufacturer and certify that the installation achieves minimum 0.6sqm free area of high level ventilation and 0.6sqm of low level ventilation per compartment. A.7.10. ROOF PLUMBING GENERAL Provide the flashings, cappings, gutters, rainwater heads, outlets and downpipes, necessary to complete the roof system. MATERIALS Metal rainwater goods: To AS/NZS 2179.1 and AS 2180, including installation. Flashing material: To AS 2904. Required flashing material: 0.6 mm Zincalume Colourbond METAL SEPARATION Prevent direct contact between incompatible metals, and between green hardwood or chemically treated timber and aluminium or coated steel, by either applying an anti-corrosion, low moisture transmission coating to contact surfaces; or inserting a separation layer. JOINTING SHEET METAL RAINWATER GOODS Butt joints: Make over a backing strip of the same material. Soldered joints: Do not solder aluminium or aluminium/zinc coated steel. Sealing: Seal fasteners and mechanically fastened joints. Fill the holes of blind rivets with silicone sealant. System: Stainless steel screws and Sika Pro 2HP polyurethane sealant. FLASHINGS AND CAPPINGS Flash roof junctions, upstands, abutments and projections through the roof. Preform to required shapes where possible. Notch, scribe, flute or dress down as necessary to follow the profile of
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adjacent surfaces. Mitre angles and lap joints 150 mm in running lengths. Provide matching expansion joints at 6 m maximum intervals. UPSTANDS Flash projections above or through the roof with two part flashings, consisting of a base flashing and a cover flashing, with not less than 100 mm vertical overlap. Provide for independent movement between the roof and the projection. Wall abutments: Provide overflashings where roof abuts walls. In concrete: Turn 25 mm into joints or grooves, wedge at 200 mm centres with compatible material and point up. GUTTERS Prefabricate gutters to the required shape where possible. Form stop ends, bends and returns. Turn down into outlets. Provide overflows to prevent back-flooding. Gutter and sump support: Provide purpose made pre-finished pressed metal brackets to support the gutters. DOWNPIPES Prefabricate downpipes to the required section and shape where possible. Connect heads to gutter outlets and, if applicable, connect feet to rainwater drains. Access cover: Provide a removable watertight access cover at the foot of each downpipe stack. Downpipe support: Provide supports and fixings for downpipes. GUTTER AND DOWNPIPE SCHEDULE Item Eaves gutter Down pipes Material Colorbond Ultra Colorbond Ultra Shape Refer to drawings Refer to drawings Size 300mm half round gutter 150mm dia round downpipes
A.7.11. LEAFGUARDS GENERAL Provide removable snap-in plastic mesh leafguards to all eave gutters. Proprietary item: Rain Harvesting Blue Mountain Mesh. A.7.12. ANCHORAGE POINT SYSTEM GENERAL Design and construct a roof access and fall arrest system to the roof area, comprising roof mounted safety harness anchorage points, ladder brackets and signage. Provide a complete anchorage point system in accordance with WorkCover Codes of Practice and AS-NZS 1891.4 System to be designed for fall arrest and certified to 22kN.
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ANCHORAGE POINTS Anchorage points are to consist of a Stainless Steel eye bolts of approved/tested design through-bolted to roof purlins securely attached, in a tested and approved manner, to the structure and certified as capable of resisting the required emergency restraint loads. Provide proprietary flexible roof flashings where anchors etc penetrate the roof. DESIGN CERTIFICATION Prior to installation, provide a Design Certificate, confirming compliance with the relevant WorkCover Authority requirements & Australian Standards. INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION Upon completion, provide an Installation Certificate, confirming compliance with the relevant WorkCover Authority requirements and Australian Standards. Certify the design and installation in accordance with AS-NZS 1891.4 MANUALS - WORK METHOD STATEMENT Provide Operations and Maintenance Manuals detailing a Work Method Statement (instruction manual) setting out the procedures for safe access to the building. WARRANTEES: Provide 20 year warranty on materials and installation. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE AGREEMENT Provide defects maintenance and Certification at the end of the defects liability period. Provide proposal for service agreement, including inspection and annual certification, beyond the defects liability period. Proprietary item: Safemaster Safetylink Anchor Point System or equal approved.
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A.8.
INSULATION
A.8.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. MECHANICAL INSULATION, for insulation to pipe and ductwork.
DEFINITION Sarking-type material: Flexible membrane material normally used for waterproofing, vapour proofing or thermal reflectance. A.8.2. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that the sarking, vapour barrier and insulation, may be inspected before it is covered up or concealed. A.8.3. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS BULK INSULATION Mineral wool batts and blankets: To AS 3742. SARKING-TYPE MATERIAL To AS 1736 or AS 1903. Flammability index to AS 1530.2: Not more than 5. Vapour proofing: Permeance to AS 3999 clause 1.6.3. FASTENERS Use galvanized steel fasteners and supports. WIRE SUPPORT TO ROOF INSULATION Use 51 mm mesh x 1 mm diameter wire netting to AS 2423. Welded safety mesh to statutory requirements may also be used to support sarking. A.8.4. INSTALLATION SARKING-TYPE MATERIAL To AS 1736 or AS 1904. REFLECTIVE FOIL LAMINATE To steel or aluminium: Double sided pressure sensitive tape. WIRE SUPPORT Provide mesh support to sarking, vapour barrier or reflective thermal insulation membranes laid over roof framing members spaced at more than 900 mm centres; and blanket type thermal insulation laid over roof framing members as sound insulation to metal roofing.
Fixing: Wire to steel frame and dish the wire mesh minimum 75mm between roof purlins
A.8.5. ROOF INSULATION Location/extent: Provide insulation to all new roof areas. Reference: Type: R-value: Support/fixing: requirements. INS + FOIL Bradford Glasswool 75mm Anticon foil faced blanket, thermofoil 753 facing. 1.8 Safety Mesh: To AS/NZS: 4389/1996 and WorkSafe Authority
Proprietary item: White Wires Code 20199 300 x 150 x 2.00 galvanised roof mesh.
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A.9.
DOORS
A.9.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. HARDWARE, for hardware and keying. METALWORK, for door grilles A.9.2. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made of door frames in place before building in to masonry. A.9.3. CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSIONS TESTING AUTHORITY REPORT Provide certification from an independent testing authority showing compliance with the required fire rating. A.9.4. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS DOORSETS AND DOORS Timber doorsets: To AS 2689. Flush doors and joinery doors: To AS 2688. Aluminium doorsets: To AS 2047. Fire resistant doorsets: To AS 1905.1. FLASHINGS AND WEATHERINGS Material: To AS 2904. Use flashings and weatherings which are corrosion resistant, compatible with the other materials in the installation, and coated with a non-staining compound where necessary. Installation: Install flashings, weather bars, drips, storm moulds, caulking and pointing so that water is prevented from penetrating the building between the door frame and the building structure under the prevailing service conditions, including normal structural movement of the building. JOINTING MATERIALS Use jointing and pointing materials, including sealants, mastics, primers, gaskets and compressible fillers of types compatible when used together, and non staining to finished surfaces. Do not use bituminous materials on absorbent surfaces. A.9.5. CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY JOINTS Make accurately fitted tight joints so that neither fasteners nor fixing devices such as pins, screws, adhesives and pressure indentations are visible on exposed surfaces.
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OPERATION Ensure moving parts operate freely and smoothly, without binding or sticking, at correct tensions or operating forces and that they are lubricated where appropriate. A.9.6. INSTALLATION Install doors so that the frames are plumb, level, straight and true within acceptable building tolerances; are adequately fixed or anchored to the building structure; and will not carry any building loads, including loads caused by structural deflection or shortening.
HINGED DOORSETS IN TWO LEAVES Fix aluminium "T" stop to one leaf unless the doors are double acting. Chamfer square edged doors as necessary to prevent binding between the leaves. SEALS Use purpose-made proprietary seals to meet requirements for weather, draught, smoke and acoustic sealing. Provide fixings, rebates, grooves and clearances as necessary for installation and operation of the seals. Allow seals unwound from coils to settle before use. TRIM Provide mouldings, architraves, reveal linings, and other internal trim using materials and finishes matching the window frames, to make neat and clean junctions between the frame and the adjoining building surface. A.9.7. TIMBER DOORS INSTALLATION To AS 1909. DOOR TYPE AND THICKNESS Generally: 40 mm solid blockboard core. External doors and doors over 900 mm wide: 40 mm. FLUSH SOLID CORE DOORS - SC Edge strips: Minimum thickness 10 mm. All doors to be exterior grade water resistant solid flush doors comprising laminated timber blockboard core with 4.5mm Readicoat hardboard faced both sides, Meranti edgestrips, metal faced. Provide the same surface finish to both faces of the door. PRIMING Prime all timber doors on top and bottom edges prior to metal facing and installation. METAL FACING Encapsulate the door on all sides in pressed colorbond sheeting. A.9.8. METAL FACED DOORS - MFD
Proprietary item: Lietzke pre-hung metal door units (consisting of a metal door, press metal door frame and door hardware) Door leaf: Squareline edge with aluminium T bar to meeting stiles.
Construction: Square Hollow Section (SHS) sub frame with rigid polystyrene core and timber blocks fitted for hinging, locks and hardware. Interlocking seams for rivet free edging. Exterior finish: Colourbond Hinges: Heavy duty stainless steel hinges, 3 per leaf. Flush doors schedule REFER DOOR SCHEDULE A.9.9. STEEL DOOR FRAMES DESCRIPTION Use frames assembled from coated steel sections, including necessary accessories such as buffers, strike plates, spreaders, mortar guards, switch boxes, fixing ties or brackets, and cavity flashing with suitable provision for fixing hardware; pre-finished with protective coatings, built in or fixed to prepared openings. SECTIONS Incorporate rebates or double rebates where required for side hung doors or glazed transoms. Coated steel sheet: To AS 1397. Minimum steel sheet thickness: 1.1 mm generally, 1.4 mm for fire rated door sets, 1.6 mm for security doorsets. ASSEMBLY METHODS Mechanical: Site assemble from "knocked down" components by mechanical methods, e.g. slot and lug joints. Welded: Shop assemble fire rated and heavy duty frames by continuous welding. Grind the welds smooth and cold galvanize the welded joints before shop priming. PREFINISH Zinc-iron, to AS 1397. SHOP PRIMING Shop prime the sections for the painting system. HARDWARE Make suitable provision for fixing hardware including hinges and closers, using 4 mm backplates and lugs. Screw fix the hinges into tapped holes in the back plates. INSTALLATION Building in to masonry: By means of galvanized rod ties attached to stiles at 600 mm maximum centres. Build in and grout up solid. Fixing to stud frames: By means of galvanized brackets clipped to frame stiles at 600 mm maximum centres and fastened to the stud frame. Steel door frames schedule REFER DOOR SCHEDULE
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A.9.10. ROLLER SHUTTERS - RSD GENERAL Use a proprietary system comprising a flexible curtain sliding between vertical guides, raised or lowered by rolling or unrolling around a horizontal drum (barrel) mounted above the opening, inclusive of the manufacturers standard operating gear, hardware, and accessories necessary for satisfactory performance. DESCRIPTION Supply and install roller shutters with 75x0.8mm interlocking galvanised steel slats and 50x50x6 mild steel angle bottom rail with weather seals to suit the required door opening and to withstand wind pressure on the surface of not less than 600Pa. without impairing the ability of the door to properly function under ambient temperatures. Powder coat finish to steel shutters both sides. OPERATION The doors shall be fitted with a 3 phase electric motor unit complete with built in limit switches, safety automatic stop and reversing clutch mechanism, and an overload cut-out. The doors are to be capable of being individually operated by a direct push button or key switch. Locate the push buttons and lockable isolation switches at 1500mm above floor level for each door. Provide a manual chain operation to operate the doors in the event of a power failure Provide Photo Electric beam and reflectors to beam unit mounted on approved brackets at 600mm above floor level and 300mm in from the inside face of the doors. The beam shall reopen the door if interrupted during the closing cycle, and the door will only re-close if the door close button is activated. PERFORATED CURTAIN Provide perforated curtain slats to high and low level of nominated roller shutter doors, generally, as per the drawings. Certify that the total available free area is in accordance with the ventilation requirements noted on the drawings. Proprietary item: Austral Monsoon HD14 Heavy Duty roller shutter door.
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A.10. HARDWARE
A.10.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. DOORS, for door hardware schedules. A.10.2. CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSIONS MANUFACTURER'S DATA Submit the manufacturer's published product data for each component, including recommendations for installation use, care and maintenance; and the lock manufacturer's record of the key coding system showing each lock type, number and type of key supplied, key number for re-ordering, and name of supplier. A.10.3. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS GENERAL Provide hardware of sufficient strength and quality to perform its function, appropriate to the intended conditions of use, suitable for use with associated hardware, and fabricated with fixed parts firmly joined. OPERATION Ensure working parts are accurately fitted to smooth close bearings, without binding or sticking, free from rattle or excessive play, lubricated where appropriate. METAL FINISHES The following minima apply to the relevant finishes on hardware items described in generic terms (i.e. not as proprietary items): Galvanizing: To AS 1650 . Minimum coating class: Z275. . Coating type for wire: Type A. Electroplating: . Zinc: AS 1789. . Nickel and chromium: AS 1192. . Service condition number: Not less than 2. Anodizing: To AS 1231, not less than class AA15.
Clear lacquer: Use a factory applied clear lacquer finish on copper alloy surfaces liable to corrosion. A.10.4. INSTALLATION GENERAL On completion leave the hardware properly adjusted with working parts in working order. Fixings: Use fixings of material compatible with the item being fixed, matching where exposed, and of sufficient strength, size and quality to perform their function. Provide a corrosion resistant finish to concealed fixings.
Support: Provide appropriate back support (for example lock stiles, blocking, wall noggings and backing plates) for hardware fixings. Security: Locate exposed fixings to lock furniture on the inside faces of external doors and on the inside faces of internal doors to lockable rooms. DOOR HARDWARE Proprietary doorsets: Provide the standard hardware. Mounting heights: Mount locks and latches so that the centreline of the door knob or lever spindle is 1000 mm above finished floor, unless specified otherwise. HINGES Timber doorsets: Install butt hinges in timber doorsets in housings equal in depth to the thickness of the hinge leaf (except for hinges designed for mounting without housing), and fix with countersunk screws. Metal frames: Fix hinges using metal thread screws. DOOR STOPS Install heavy duty door stops by fixing on the floor to prevent the door furniture striking the wall or other surface. A.10.5. HINGES BUTT HINGE SIZES Use butt hinge sizes which are not less than those in Hinge tables A and B (not applicable to cupboard doors), in which length (l) is the dimension along the knuckles, not including hinge tips, if any, and width (w) is the dimension across both hinge leaves when opened flat. HINGE TABLE A Stainless steel butt hinges for timber doors in timber or steel frames. Nominal hinge size l x w x t (mm) 70 x 50 x 1.6 85 x 60 x 1.6 100 x 75 x 1.6 100 x 75 x 2.5 100 x 75 x 3.2 125 x 100 x 3.2 Door leaves not exceeding any of the following Mass (kg) 16 20 30 50 70 80 Width (mm) 620 820 920 920 1020 1220 Thickness (mm) 30 35 40 50 50 50
HINGE TABLE B Aluminium hinges for aluminium doors, or for doors of other materials in aluminium frames. Nominal hinge Door leaf not Minimum construction size exceeding mass l x w x t (mm) (kg) Knuckles Screws/hinge leaf 100 x 70 x 3 30 3 3 100 x 80 x 3.5 50 5 4 NUMBER OF HINGES Small door leaves: Door leaves not exceeding any of the following may have two hinges each:
2040 mm high. 820 mm wide. 30 kg mass.
Other door leaves: Provide three hinges for all leaves between 2040 mm and 2340 mm high, and four for door leaves between 2340 mm and 3050 mm high. Provide at least three hinges for all door leaves controlled by door closers. Fire doors: 1.5 pairs per door leaf Hinges per sash: Provide three hinges per sash to butt hinge-hung awning or hopper sashes over 1200 mm wide or casement sashes over 1200 mm high. HINGE MATERIALS Stainless steel: Type 302. WIDE THROW Where necessary provide wide throw hinges to achieve the required door swings in the presence of obstacles such as nibs, deep reveals and architraves. HINGE PINS For exterior or security doors opening out use fixed pin hinges or security hinges. Hinge schedule REFER TO DOOR SCHEDULE A.10.6. KEYING KEY MATERIAL Pin tumbler locks: Nickel alloy, not brass. Lever locks: Malleable cast iron or mild steel. IDENTIFICATION Supply each key with a purpose-made plastic or metal label legibly marked to identify the key, attached to the key by a metal ring. GROUP KEYING Where cylinder or pin-tumbler locks accept a group key (e.g. master key, maison key) provide to those locks a proprietary keying control security system. Keying control security system: Existing system: Obtain the details of any existing group key system to which a new system is required to be an extension. Future extensions: Provide master and grandmaster group keying systems which are capable of accommodating future extensions. Stamping: Stamp keys and lock cylinders to show the key codes. CONTRACTOR'S KEYS Immediately before practical completion, replace any cylinders to which the Contractor has had key access during construction with cylinders which exclude the Contractor's keys. Master key systems: Do not use any key under a master key system.
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NUMBER OF KEYS TABLE Code Key type GMK Grandmaster keys MK# Master keys KD Locks keyed to differ KA# Locks keyed alike: - 2 locks in code group - 3-10 locks in code group - 11-40 locks in code group
Minimum number of keys 2 2 per code group 2 per lock 4 6 10
DELIVERY OF KEYS Grandmaster and master keys: Arrange for the manufacturer or supplier to deliver direct to the Principal. A.10.7. LOCKS AND LATCHES STRIKE PLATES Use only the strike plates provided with the locks or latches, not "universal" strike plates. BOLTS Provide bolts including barrel bolts, flush bolts and tower bolts with keepers, including lock plates, staples, ferrules or floor sockets. MORTAR GUARDS For steel door frame installations provide mortar guards designed to enable the full extension of the lock tongue or similar devices and the correct operation of the locking mechanism. A.10.8. DOOR CONTROLLERS FIRE RATED DOOR CLOSERS Use a closer tested and approved for use as a component of a fire door assembly to AS 1905.1. A.10.9. DOOR AND HARDWARE SCHEDULE DOUBLE DOORS D1 Description: Sheet metal faced polystyrene cored metal framed doors, as specified. Double rebated steel door frame (four sided) Lockwood 1800 and 1900 series square end mortice latch furniture with #70 lever handle SC finish. Lockwood 3572 Series Anti Lockout Vestibule Set. Satin Chrome Finish. Keying to be incorporated into building's Grand Master Keying System. Novas visible panic bolts, 2 per inactive door, 600 long, SSS finish. Remarks Metal lining: Colourbond Woodland grey Paint finish Lockwood
FRAME LEVER SET
LOCKSET
Lockwood Keying System to Integral Energy approval Novas
BOLTS
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SINGLE DOOR D2
Description: 41 mm solid core timber door
Supplier: Metal lining: Colourbond Woodland grey. Lorient brush seal to bottom. Paint finish Lockwood
FRAME LEVER SET
Double rebated steel door frame Lockwood 1800 and 1900 series square end mortice latch furniture with #70 lever handle SC finish. Lockwood door closer Lockset- Lockwood 3572 Series Anti Lockout Vestibule Set. Satin Chrome Finish. Keying to be incorporated into building's Grand Master Keying System. Novas 250 SC floor mounted stop
LOCKSET
Lockwood
Keying System to Integral Energy approval Novas
DOORSTOP
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A.11. METALWORK
A.11.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. STRUCTURAL STEEL, for heavy structural steel framing. MASONRY, for lintels and arch bars. DOORS, for door frames CIVIL and HYDRAULIC SPECIFICATION, for grates and manhole covers. A.11.2. INSPECTION NOTICE Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made of shop fabricated or assembled items ready for delivery to the site. A.11.3. SAMPLES GENERAL Submit samples of the following: Each type of joint. Each type of finish. A.11.4. CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSIONS SHOP DRAWINGS Submit shop drawings showing the following information: Details of fabrication. Information necessary for site assembly. A.11.5. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS STEEL Tube: To AS 1163. Bar sections: To AS 3679.1. Sheet: To AS 1595. STEEL FOR POWDER COATING AND ELECTROPLATING Electric resistance welded tube: To AS 1450 "bright". Cold rolled bar: To AS 1443 "bright". Cold rolled sheet: To AS 1595/CA2S-E. COATED STEEL Galvanized tube: To AS 1163. Zinc, zinc/iron or aluminium/zinc-coated sheet: To AS 1397. Prepainted sheet: To AS 2728. Coating class for sheet: Not less than the recommendations of AS 1397 Appendix B. STAINLESS STEEL Plate, sheet and strip: To AS 1449. Bars: To AS 2837. Welded tube: To AS 1769.
ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS Bars: To AS 1865. Extrusions: To AS 1866. Drawn tube: To AS 1867. Plate and sheets: To AS 1734. FASTENERS Bolts and screws: To AS 1111 or AS/NZS 4291.1. Hexagon nuts: To AS 1112 or AS/NZS 4291.2. Metal washers: To AS 1237. Machine screws: To AS 1427. Pressed nuts: To AS 1474. Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566. Tapping and metallic drive screws: To AS B194. Electroplating: To AS 1897. Galvanizing: To AS 1214. A.11.6. CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY METALS Use metals so that they transmit the loads imposed and ensure the rigidity of the assembly without causing deflection or distortion of finished surfaces. Incompatible metals: Separate using concealed layers of suitable materials in appropriate thicknesses. FASTENERS Use fasteners so that they transmit the loads and without causing galvanic corrosion. To copper and copper alloys: Use copper or copper-alloy fixing devices only. To aluminium and aluminium alloys: Use aluminium alloy or non-magnetic stainless steel fixing devices only. To stainless steel: Use appropriate stainless steel materials only. FABRICATION Fabricate and pre-assemble items in the workshop wherever practicable. Edges and surfaces: Keep clean, neat and free from burrs and indentations. Remove sharp edges without excessive radiusing. Joints: Fit accurately to a fine hairline. Tube bends: Form bends in tube without visibly deforming the cross section. Colour finished work: Match colours of sheets, extrusions and heads of fasteners. Thermal movement: Accommodate thermal movement in joints and fastenings. WELDING Steel welding: To AS 1554. Aluminium welding: To AS 1665. Stainless steel welding: To AS/NZS 1554.6. Site welds: Do not weld on site without approval. Wherever possible locate site welds in positions for down hand welding.
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A.11.7. FINISHES FINISHING Finish visible joints made by welding, brazing or soldering methods appropriate to the class of work (including grinding or buffing) before further treatment such as painting, galvanizing or electroplating. Ensure self-finished metals are without surface colour variations after jointing. PREPARATION FOR COATING Before applying coatings to metalwork, complete cutting, drilling and other fabrication, and prepare the surface by a suitable method to AS 1627. PREPARATION FOR THERMOSET POWDER COATING Unprotected steel: Remove rust to AS 1627.4 Class 2, clean by immersing in trichloroethylene or an alkaline solution, and apply a coat of iron phosphate. Galvanized steel: Clean by immersing in a suitable alkaline or acidic solution, apply a zinc phosphate chemical conversion coating, rinse and degrease. Aluminium: Pretreatment as recommended in AS 3715 Appendix B, including the application of a conversion coating. GALVANIZING To AS 1650. Minimum coating class: Z200. Coating type for wire: Type A. THERMOSET POWDER COATING To AS 3715. A.11.8. IMPACT PROTECTION GUARDRAILS GENERAL Provide impact protection guardrails to edge of carparks, in accordance with AS 1289 and/or wherever there is a change of level greater than 500mm and a potential for vehicles to drive over the edge. FINISH Finish to all exposed mild steel elements is to be hot dip galvanised coating minimum 600g/sqm coating mass. A.11.9. HANDRAILS AND BALUSTRADES HANDRAILS, BALUSTRADES, REMOVABLE RAILING BAL, RR General: Supply, fabricate and install galvanised steel pipe handrails, end caps, balusters, brackets, flange covers, base plates, and fixings as shown on the drawings. Standard: Materials, design and construction generally: To AS 1657. Advisory recommendations of the standard are the minimum contractual requirements. Proprietary Items: Webforge-Monowills Handrails in hot dipped galvanised finish. Stanchion- Standard 48.3mm OD Handrails- Standard 42.4mm OD Kneerails- Standard 33.7mm OD Fabrication: All welding after fabrication to be ground flush and polished for stainless steel, ground flush for all mild steel work prior to powdercoating for balustrades, base plates and brackets.
Joints: Produce smooth unbroken surfaces at joints. Scribe the joints between posts and rails. Make end-to-end joints over an internal sleeve. Bends: Make changes of direction in rails by evenly curved pipe bends. Free ends: Seal the free ends of pipes with fabricated or purpose-made end caps. Fixing to structure: Provide fabricated predrilled or custom made brackets, balustrade base plates and the like, and attach the pipework to the building structure with fixings, including bolts into masonry anchors, and coach screws or bolts into timber, of metal compatible with the pipework and of at least equivalent corrosion resistance. Removable railing: Provide purpose made modular hot-dipped galvanised removable railing with pipe sleeve brackets as detailed. A.11.10. STAIRS AND PLATFORMS PREFABRICATED METAL STAIRS Supply and install galvanised mild steel stairs as shown on the structural drawings. Proprietary Items: Webforge-Stair stringers and treads in hot dipped galvanised finish. Type: T4 165mm wide Pattern: Type-C Load bar size steel 32 X 5mm Top surface treatment: Serrated METAL PLATFORM Supply and install galvanised mild steel walkway mesh as shown on the structural drawings. Proprietary Items: Webforge- Walkway Floor Grating C Pattern Load bar 32 X 5 mm Material: C325 Mild Steel Treatment/Colour: Galvanised A.11.11. STEEL TUBE BOLLARDS - BOL Description: Bollards fabricated from heavy steel tube, to minimum nominal size 150mm dia, 1500 long above GL, to AS 1074. Seal free ends with fabricated end caps, spot welded and ground smooth. Finish: Galvanize after fabrication and paint. Filling: Fill the tube with 15 MPa concrete. Installation: Encase in a concrete footing of minimum size 600 mm deep x 300 mm diameter. A.11.12. FENCE F1 Refer to drawings for locations. Maintain site security at all times. Submit shop drawings for review prior to fabrication. Posts, rails and pickets shall be to AS 1163 grade C350. FENCE TYPE 2400mm high proprietary fence system comprising corrosion resistant pre-finished steel palisade pickets fixed to a supporting structure of similarly pre-finished posts and rails, including purpose-made matching accessories necessary for the installation. VERTICAL PICKETS 38mm x 25mm by 2.0mm Maximum 100mm spacing, To pass through horizontal rails
Minimum welding at each rail/picket joint is one full-width fillet weld on one face of the vertical picket. Cut and press pickets to form spear point top HORIZONTAL RAILS 40mm x 40mm x 2.5mm Minimum two horizontal rails per panel, one approx. 200mm above bottom of panel, one approx. 200mm from top of panel. All welds to be silicone bronze FENCE POSTS Manufacture from galvabond tube, 65mm x 65mm x 2.5mm, with Galvabond steel post caps Post spacings are to suit panel sizes at approx. 2400mm C/C FITTINGS AND INSTALLATION Internal rails, brackets and sleeves fastened to posts using 5mm stainless steel structural rivets or Erius anti vandal screws. Rivets are to be on the inside of the fence unless prevented by bracket positioning. All panels are to be installed with a minimum ground clearance of 50mm and a maximum ground clearance of 120mm. Where ground clearance exceeds 100mm the panels are to be stepped or raked to achieve the required level of clearance, unless negotiated on site with the Superintendent. Fence posts are to be set in a minimum 300mm diameter 900mm deep concrete footing (25Mpa). Fence posts must be set a minimum of 800mm into the footing, with allowance for mowing strip over the top of footing. Core holes in concrete paving and bunds for new posts and patch up and make good concrete hole as required to match adjacent finish. Provide a continuous concrete mowing strip under the fence of minimum 250mm x 250mm (25Mpa), appropriately reinforced to prevent cracking and centred under the panels. Provide expansion separation between the mowing strip and fence posts and continue the mowing strip over the footings. FENCE FINISH Fully powder coated in the nominated colourbond colour Black. Brackets, sleeves and all other installed items must be powder coated to match panels.
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A.12. PAINTING
A.12.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. STRUCTURAL STEEL, for shop painting structural steel.
INTERPRETATION Comply with the recommendations of those parts of AS 2311 and AS/NZS 2312 which are referenced in this section. A.12.2. SAMPLES COATED SAMPLES Submit, on representative substrates, 1 m2 samples of each coating system showing colour, gloss level, texture, and physical properties. A.12.3. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS COMBINATIONS Do not combine paints from different manufacturers in a paint system. Clear timber finish systems: Use only the combinations of putty, stain and sealer recommended by the manufacturer of the top coats. DELIVERY Deliver paints to the site in the manufacturer's labelled containers. Ensure containers of materials identified by a GPC specification code are labelled accordingly. TINTING Use only products which are colour tinted by the manufacturer or supplier. PUTTY Oil-based or polymeric based. Putty for timber finishes: Lacquer or water based, or 2K inert putty. Do not use oil based or glazing putty. TOXIC INGREDIENTS Comply with the requirements of Appendix P "Uniform Paint Standard" to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons, published by the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC). A.12.4. PAINTING STANDARD To AS 2311 Sections 3, 6 and 7, or to AS/NZS 2312 Sections 5, 8 and 10, as applicable. ORDER OF WORK Complete clear timber finishes before commencing opaque paint finishes in the same area. PROTECTION Remove door furniture, switch plates, light fittings and other fixtures before starting to paint, and refix in position undamaged on completion of the installation.
RESTORATION Clean off marks, paint spots and stains progressively and restore damaged surfaces to their original condition. Touch up damaged decorative paintwork or misses only with the paint batch used in the original application. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION Use filler tinted to match the substrate if the finish is transparent. PAINT APPLICATION Apply the first coat immediately after substrate preparation and before contamination of the substrate can occur. Ensure each coat of paint or clear finish is uniform in colour, gloss, thickness and texture, and free of runs, sags, blisters, or other discontinuities. SPRAYING Clear finishes: Do not use airless spray for clear finishes. PRIMING BEFORE FIXING Apply one coat of wood primer (two coats to end grain) bottoms of external doors before fixing in position. REPAIR OF GALVANIZING Where galvanized surfaces have been subsequently welded, prime the affected area with zinc rich organic binder. PAINT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION If a paint or clear finish system is referred to only by its final coat (for example by the manufacturer's brand name, or the generic name) use in addition to the final coat, the appropriate stains, primers, sealers and undercoats, suitable for the substrate and compatible with the finish coat and each other. No system description given: If a surface is to be painted but no system is nominated select the system from AS 2311 Section 5, using System 1 where a choice is offered. NUMBER OF COATS Unless specified as one coat or two coat systems, each paint system consists of not less than three coats. Provide additional coats if necessary to prepare porous or reactive substrates with prime or seal coats consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations; achieve the total film thickness or texture; or achieve a satisfactory opacity.
TINTING Tint each coat of an opaque coating system so that each has a noticeably different tint from the preceding coat, except for top coats in systems with more than one top coat.
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A.12.5. INTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE SURFACE IDENTIFICATION Roller shutter doors Exposed structural steel Doors and frames PAINT SYSTEM COLOUR NAME OR CODE
Powdercoat Colorbond Woodland Grey Primer, as specified Dark Graphite Grey Semi gloss solvent To match Colorbond Dune borne Oil tanks, pipework Refer to mechanical specification Note: Refer to Interior Finishes Schedule for location and extent of painting A.12.6. EXTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE SURFACE IDENTIFICATION Bollards Parking bays PAINT SYSTEM Semi gloss solvent borne Paving paint COLOUR NAME OR CODE RTA yellow REFER TO CIVIL SPECIFICATION
A.12.7. PAINT SYSTEMS SCHEDULE General: This schedule specifies, for each of the paint systems listed in the Painting schedules, and for each substrate to which those systems are applied in the project, the number and order of coats; and the paint type for each coat.
Codes: Codes are GPC Specification codes. A.12.8. SEMI GLOSS, SOLVENT-BORNE: INTERIOR
Substrate Concrete/ Cement render/ Masonry/ Sprayed ceiling/ Fibre cement products/ Set plaster/ Fibrous plaster/ Glass reinforced gypsum plaster Plasterboard (paper faced) Iron & steel Aluminium Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel/ Organic or inorganic zinc primed metal Timber/ Hardboard, unprimed/ Particleboard/ Organic fibre board/ Pre-primed board/ Oil-based air-drying primed metal Existing paintwork 1st Coat S-17/1 S-17/2 P-32 P-35/4 P-13/4 U-16/1 U-16/1 2nd Coat E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 3rd Coat E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4 E-15/4
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A.12.9. SEMI GLOSS, SOLVENT-BORNE: EXTERIOR

Substrate Iron & steel Aluminium Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel/ Organic or inorganic zinc primed metal Timber UPVC/ Cat. epoxy zinc phosphate primed metal Oil-based air-drying primed metal/ Existing paintwork/ Pre-primed exterior grade board 1st Coat P-32 P-35/4 P-13/4 E-15/3 U-16/1 2nd Coat E-15/3 E-15/3 E-15/3 P-18/1 E-15/3 E-15/3 3rd Coat E-15/3 E-15/3 E-15/3 U-16/1 E-15/3
A.12.10. LINEMARKING All pavement marking paint shall be waterborne and shall conform with the requirements of AS 4049.3 Completed markings shall be uniform in appearance, texture, width and thickness and the surface shall be free from unbeaded areas, traffic damage or other defects. Markings shall be straight or with smooth even curves where intended. All edges shall have a clean sharp cut off. Any marking material beyond the defined marking shall be removed, leaving a neat marking on the wearing surface of the pavement. Beads shall be applied uniformly to all markings and shall be applied to the paint prior to surface skinning to produce a uniform, properly bonded coverage over the whole marking. Apply 30 mesh angular quartz, or approved equivalent, to all markings other than longitudinal lines. LINEMARKING SCHEDULE LOCATION Oil containment hump/ramp Slab loading demarcation Parking bays Walkways DESCRIPTION 80mm wide per each colour 80mm wide 80mm wide 80mm wide COLOUR LM-YB (Yellow and black stripes) LM-Y (Yellow) LM-W (White) LM-Y (Yellow)
Number of coats: 2 coats of line marking paint compatible with the road surfacing material. Line marking material: Solvent based paint Dry film thickness (mm): 0.175mm A.12.11. EPOXY PAINT- EPO Prime and epoxy paint to Oil Handling concrete floor and bunding. Proprietary Item: Sikafloor-156 low viscosity, solvent-free epoxy primer Sikafloor-261 solvent free, coloured, universal epoxy resin based flooring system Finish: The finish coating to have an anti-slip surface and Silver Grey RAL7001 colour.
A.12.12. FLOOR SEALER - CS Apply concrete sealer to Oil Store floor, Workshop, Store and EWP parking and other areas nominated on drawings and schedules. All floor surfaces or (specify areas) when cured, dry, clean and at least 14 days old shall be impregnated to resist corrosion and staining with CEMENTAID ROKITE (PR) at the rate of 1 litre per 4 square metres strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for ensuring complete penetration. Apply DIAMITE case-hardening surface densifier prior to the above, for increased effectiveness against wearing and dusting of the concrete due to traffic. Proprietary Item: Cementaid Rokite Colour PR Oil & Stain Resistant Impregnation & Sealer (Heavy Duty)
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A.13. MISCELLANEOUS FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

A.13.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQIREMENTS. METALWORK, for metals and finishes. A.13.2. EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE BLANKETS PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS and FIRE BLANKETS Provide portable fire extinguishers to AS 1841.1. Fire blankets and location signs: To AS 3504. A.13.3. BIRD SPIKES Provide continuous bird spikes to exposed surfaces such as tops of raking downpipes. Type: Grade 316 stainless steel spikes in moulded polycarbonate base. Spikes: 129mm high and the outer tips 140mm apart, suitable for an area up to 200 mm wide. Proprietary item: Pestaway Australia AVIPOINT P20 medium, or equal approved. Pest-Away Australia, PO Box 115 BERMAGUI NSW 2546 Phone: 61 2 6493 5840
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A.14. OVERHEAD CRANE

A.14.1. GENERAL SCOPE This section specifies 1 overhead travelling crane, including design, supply, delivery, installation, painting, testing, commissioning, training for Integral Energy staff, certification and twelve (12) months maintenance and defects liability period. Proprietary item: electrically operated Eilbeck Cranes overhead travelling crane. One off Electrically Operated, Single Girder Overhead Travelling Cranes complete with radio remote (wireless) control and electronic soft start (in 4 directions) for long travel and variable frequency drive for cross travel. The lifting, crane and trolley speeds are all to be dual high/low speed. Safe Working Load of crane to be 2 tonne minimum. Supply and installation of conductor bar system, crane rails and runway end stops. (Note: runway beams are provided as part of the building structure) All electrical cabling and wiring of electric hoists to local isolating switches. Provision of service platforms as required to access the hoist, electrical panels and long travel motors Supply of general arrangement and detailed design drawings. Provision of signage plates indicating the safe working load and identification number of the crane. Painting of the plant and equipment. Certification of the installation. Provision of operating and maintenance manuals. Full regular servicing and maintenance of the plant and equipment for twelve (12) months from the date of Practical Completion. Training for Integral Energy staff.
DESIGN LIFE Crane structure: minimum operating life of 25 years, as required by AS 1418.1. Crane mechanisms: minimum operating life of 10 years, as required by AS 1418.1 METHOD OF CRANE CONTROL The crane hoist, traversing and travelling control shall be by radio frequency remote control. Control power shall be 48V. On loss of control power, all circuits shall fail safe to halt all movement. Power and control panels shall be located for ease of access from service platforms. OVERLOAD LIFT PREVENTION The crane shall be supplied with mechanisms to prevent lifting items in excess of the safe working load, i.e. 2 tonnes. PROTECTIVE COATINGS Finish the crane structure with a protection coating system to protect steelwork from corrosion for the nominated structure design life. The finish colour of the crane shall be yellow. MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS Provide service maintenance platforms for access to all mechanical and electrical equipment and comply with the requirements of AS 1657 and all relevant health and safety requirements. SIGNS Provide all signage in accordance with AS 1418, Part 1.
Provide N-S-E-W indicators on the crane to be viewed from the operating position. CRANE RAIL Design, specify and certify the rail on which the crane wheels run. LIMIT SWITCHES Provide travel and traverse fast to slow limit switches. WARNING HORN Provide an electric warning horn to the crane. Horn operation shall be from the remote control via a spring return push button switch. The warning tone shall sound immediately before and during movement of the crane or hoist. A.14.2. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS HOOKS Hooks shall be with either spring-load or self closing latches to prevent unshipping of the load. HOIST ROPES Hoist ropes shall be galvanised steel wire ropes specifically design for crane usage. ROPE SHEAVES All rope sheaves shall comply with AS 1418 Part 1. Return sheaves shall be fitted with roller bearings. ROPE GUIDES A plastic rope guide device that operates on a spring loaded roller principle shall be included. LUBRICATION SYSTEM Lifelong lubrication systems shall be fitted to service the hoist and the end carriage wheels. BEARINGS All bearings shall be of ball or roller type with a minimum rated life of 20,000 hours, TRACK WHEELS Track wheels shall be steel or SG Iron and of a solid double flanged design. END CARRIAGES The end carriages shall be manufactured from welded channels or welded box beams. Wheel bearings shall be machined in one setting to ensure geometrically precise wheel positions. High-strength bolts grade 10.9 shall be used for connections between main girders and end carriages. Provide cellulose buffers to the head plates of the end carriages. A.14.3. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL The power supply to the crane will be 415V, 3 phase, 50Hz, with a solidly earthed system. All electrical equipment shall be designed and constructed to meet AS1418. CRANE COLLECTOR GEAR Collector rails and associated equipment shall be galvanised/aluminium rail and leaf spring type current collectors.
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The collector rail contact surface shall face downwards and an earthed collector shall be included. Arrange the collectors so that the earth and neutral collector are positioned closest to any parallel runway beams. Protect loose cables where the ends of the collectors are exposed at the cable connectivity point so that they can not be accidentally touched or damaged. Crane cross travel power and control connections shall be provided by an energy chain type cable system. EARTHING OF EQUIPMENT Where the power supply is brought to the crane by a down-shop collector system a fourth conductor shall be provided for the connection of the main earthing bar to the supply system earth. Connect cranes and hoists to earth by earthing conductors, the earthing of crane rails alone shall not be an acceptable earth. A single main earth bar shall be established on the crane and shall be solidly connected via the incoming supply earth conductor to the crane's earthing system in accordance with AS 1418 Part 1 All non-current carrying metal work, including removable covers, enclosures, junction boxes, conduits, rails, etc., shall be effectively connected to earth. A.14.4. REFERENCES AND CERTIFICATION The whole of the installation shall comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 1418 and its relevant parts. Provide all relevant WORKCOVER permits including for registration and certification, and pay all fees. A.14.5. DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE Handle and store materials by methods and appliances that will not over-stress or deform the members and generally be in accordance with AS 4100. Members bent or buckled from handling or storing will be rejected. Reinstate any damage to steelwork protective coatings to match original coating. A.14.6. MATERIALS All materials shall be new, suitable for the service intended and in accordance with the manufacturers latest recommendations, the Standards Association of Australia and Workcover. A.14.7. WORKMANSHIP The entire installation shall present a neat, clean and co-ordinated appearance on completion. A.14.8. DESIGN Design the equipment so that all parts requiring maintenance are readily accessible and, where practical, use standard manufactured parts which are readily obtainable. The design, dimensions and materials of all parts shall be suitable for the specified service and shall be such that the stresses to which they may be subjected shall not render them liable to
permanent distortion, breakage or excessive wear under the most severe conditions encountered in service. A.14.9. SHOP DRAWINGS Provide complete sets of Shop Drawings for required components and submit so as to allow a minimum of ten working days for review by the Superintendent. Details of member sizes, surface treatment and structural connections are to be included. Superintendents review will not include dimensions or holes and cleats to suit other trades. A.14.10. INSPECTION AND TESTS DURING MANUFACTURE Inspect and test equipment during manufacture in presence of Superintendent. Such inspection or test will not prejudice the right of the Superintendent to reject the whole or part of the plant if it does not comply with this specification when completed on the site. The tests shall include such tests as may be considered necessary by the Superintendent or his authorised representative to ensure that the cranes comply with this specification. Supply duplicate records of all tests and inspections carried out at the maker's works or elsewhere. A.14.11. TESTS ON COMPLETION Arrange for inspection and commissioning of the electric chain hoist, and crane prior to and after installation as required by AS 1418.3-1997 Section 12. Provide reports of these tests to the Superintendent on completion of the tests. Carry out the tests under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Superintendent or his authorised representative. A.14.12. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Provide four (4) A4 size copies of a manual dealing with the operation and maintenance of the crane and associated equipment as installed, printed or typed on durable printing paper and neatly bound in vinyl or similar hard covers. The manual shall be written in clear concise English, contain a title page listing the supplier's name, address and telephone number, a table of contents, and the following data: A drawing showing the layout of the plant. A copy of the commissioning and test certificate. Information necessary for the satisfactory long-term operation and regular maintenance of the plant. Recommended maintenance periods and procedures. A detailed technical description of each component or item of equipment with diagrams and illustrations where appropriate. Where necessary, procedures for dismantling and re-assembling the equipment.
Provide a copy of the Operating and Maintenance Instruction Manual in electronic format on compact disc. Text documents to be in Microsoft Word and drawings and diagrams to be in AutoCAD 2008 or later DWG format and in accordance with Integral Energys AutoCAD protocol.
A.14.13. CRANE SCHEDULE Capacity Span and travel Hoisting speed Cross travel Long travel Hoist Type Crane Class Hook height Remote control OIL STORE 2 tonne Refer to drawings 5/0.8 m / min 20/5 m / min 40/10 m / min Electric Chain Hoist C5M5 as per AS 1418 Refer to drawings Radio frequency remote control, transmitter with joystick
HOOK HEIGHT FOR CRANE Minimum clearances between the floor slab and the underside crane hook / crane structure or attachments to the crane, measured from the highest point on the floor slab covered by the crane travel: Hook is in the fully raised position: 4250 mm from floor Hook is in fully lowered position: 50 mm from floor. Painting: Thoroughly clean all steelwork to and prime with one coat of zinc rich primer followed by two coats of gloss enamel, colour as approved by Superintendent. Load, identification and classification: Mark the crane in a permanent manner as described in AS 1418.3. End Stops: Supply and install rails and end stops to runway beams. A.14.14. REGULAR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE The whole installation shall be fully serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedules for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of Completion. The service shall include lubrication and cleaning and all other planned and preventative maintenance for safe and proper service and operation of the cranes. A.14.15. USER TRAINING Provide instruction induction training sessions for the users and for building maintenance personnel upon completion of the installation and commissioning.
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A.15. GRAPHICS
A.15.1. GENERAL CROSS REFERENCES Refer to the following sections: GENERAL REQIREMENTS. PAINTING Painting and line marking. A.15.2. QUALITY APPROVED SUBCONTRACTORS Supply: Obtain the items specified in this section from approved suppliers. Installation: Install the items so specified using an approved specialist firm or firms. INSPECTION Notice: Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: Custom-built Signage items fabricated and ready to be delivered to the site. Signage items delivered to site before installation. Minimum notice required: 5 Working Days AUTHORITIES Comply with all BCA, Council, Integral Energy, WorkCover and Fire Brigade requirements in relation to wording, size and colour of Signage. DATA SUBMISSIONS Requirement: Acceptance of substrate: The installing firm's written statement certifying that the building structure is satisfactory for receiving the installation. A.15.3. CONTRACTOR'S DOCUMENTS Shop drawings: Supply shop drawings showing the following information where relevant: Layout, construction and fixing details for custom designed (non standard) sign systems. Large scale (full size if practicable) lettering layouts for individual letter signs. Full size spacing templates for individually mounted characters. Location template drawings for anchorages to permanent construction. Show type of anchorage.
Required shop drawings: 1 copy Time required for examination: 1 week SAMPLES Requirement: Submit 1 sample of signage Type 1. A.15.4. MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP SIGNAGE MATERIALS Materials standards Aluminium: - Plate for engraving: To AS 1865, alloy and temper designation 6063-0, anodised to AS 1231, coating thickness class not less than AA10. WORKMANSHIP Generally: Form signage items accurately to the specified shapes and surfaces with clean, well defined edges or arises, free from blemishes.
Production methods: Applicable production methods may include the following: Engraving: Precision machine engraving resulting in sharp edges and smooth excavated surfaces, filled with the specified colour, or excavated to expose the substrate in two-colour sheet plastic engraving. Cut-out shapes: Cut from solid material and hand finish as necessary. Built-up shapes: Fabricate individual three dimensional shapes by building up the faces and edges from separate pieces neatly and securely joined. Photo printing: Permanently print the characters on plate or sheet materials by a suitable method. Installation generally: Install Signage items in accordance with the recommendations of their respective manufacturers, level and plumb, securely mounted, with concealed vandal-resistant fixings. SIGNAGE SCHEDULE: Lettering style unless otherwise noted shall be Helvetica TYPE 1: Metal (Aluminium) Plate Sign Fixing: Glued and Screw or Self Adhesive, Pole and Unistrut Colour: Black on Yellow Background, (to be confirmed) unless otherwise noted. Code S-1 Wording MAXIMUM XXX TONNE CRANE LOADING SLAB (see note below) MAXIMUM XXX TONNE LOADING SLAB (see note below) ROOF ACCESS AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY FIRE EXTINGUISHER FIRE HOSE REEL FIRE HYDRANT Size/Colour 700 x 500 black lettering on yellow background Standard 700 x 500 black lettering on yellow background 50mm 20mm (600W X 200H) 50mm (450W x 200H SIGN) (300W x 200H SIGN) 50mm (450W x 200H SIGN) Style Standard No. Off 2 Location To face of transformer concrete bund adjoining truck parking bays. As drawn. To face of transformer concrete bund adjoining truck parking bays. As drawn. Screw fix to wall adjoining roof ladder At each fire extinguisher point in Oil Handling and Oil Store areas Adjacent to FHR At each fire hydrant point
S-2
Standard
S-3
Helvetica
12
S-4
Helvetica
S-5 S-6 S-7
Helvetica Helvetica
1 2
EMERGENCY Refer to 1 Adjacent to sanitary SHOWER SIGN drawings fitting S-8 EMERGENCY EYE Refer to 1 Adjacent to sanitary WASH SIGN drawings fitting Note: Superintendent will confirm the exact wording for this sign based on design loads.
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TYPE 2: PAINTED SIGNS TO FLOORS. Floor marking will be in an approved road marking paint to prepared surfaces free of release agents dust and other substances which would impair the adhesion of the paint. Wording MAXIMUM XXX TONNE CRANE LOADING SLAB (see note below) Note: Superintendent will confirm the exact wording for this sign based on design loads. Size / Colour 150mm high To be advised Style Helvetica No. Off 7 Location On concrete pavement opposite truck parking bays. As shown
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A.16.
CODE: FB1
APPENDIX A: SCHEDULE OF FINISHES

SUPPLIER Boral Masonry or equal.
COLOUR/FINISH Concrete Blockwork (190mm wide x 190mm high x 390mm long) Integrally coloured precast concrete panels Colour Off-white, see specification for mix Grooved Joint 10mm wide x 5mm deep semi circular Grooved Joint 15mm wide x 5mm deep 0.2mm Fortecon underlay vapour barrier White (To be a close approximation of a sheet of magnesium oxide) Yellow (To correspond with the colour Range No. 355-356 of AS 2700) Red (To correspond with colour No. 537 of AS 2700) Black (To be not lighter in colour than No. 642, "Night, in AS 2700) Combination Deluge Shower & Eye/Face Wash Product Code: A6529 Finish: Stainless steel AJM Enviro SEP system oil separator Refer to Hydraulic specification Lysaght Klip-Lok 700 Hi Strength metal deck roofing -BMT 0.48 Colorbond Woodland Grey Lysaghts Spandek Metal cladding BMT 0.48 Colorbond Woodland Grey Profiled Polycarbonate Roofing Colour- Opal CSR Bradford Anticon (Bio-soluble) Roofing Blanket 75mm thick with thermofoil 753 facing Lysaght Colorbond metal capping/flashing 0.42 BMT steel. Colorbond Woodland Grey Lysaght Colorbond metal gutter -0.50 BMT steel. Colorbond Woodland Grey Hot-dipped galvanised finish to mild steel Hot-dipped galvanised and gloss enamel paint finish in RTA Yellow with 50mm wide red reflector banding Balustrade system in hot dipped galvanised finish Removable railing in hot dipped galvanised finish Steel trowel concrete finish Wood float concrete finish Off form concrete finish Class-2 Epoxy paint finish Sikafloor-156 low viscosity, solvent-free epoxy primer Sikafloor-261 solvent free, coloured, universal epoxy resin based flooring system Finish: The finish coating to have an anti-slip surface and Silver Grey RAL7001 colour Concrete sealer Cementaid Rokite Colour PR Oil & Stain Resistant Impregnation & Sealer (Heavy Duty)
PC RJ1 RJ2 VB LM-W LM-Y LM-R LM-B SEFW
Sasso or equal (submit sample for approval)
Seton Australia Pty Ltd S4-S6 Regents Park Estate 391 Park Road, Regents Park NSW 2143 Tel: 1800 651 173 AJM Environmental Services Pty. Ltd. Tel: 02 9542 2366 BlueScope Steel Australia BlueScope Steel Australia or Stramit equal Amperlite Permacool GC S2400 Opal. CSR Bradford Insulation 55 Stennett Road Ingleburn NSW 2565 Tel: 02 9765 7000 BlueScope Steel Australia BlueScope Steel Australia
AJM MDR
MCL PPR INS+FOIL
MC
MG GMS BOL
BAL RR STC WFC OFC EPO
Webforge-Monowills Handrails Tel: 02 9998 9717
Sika Australia Pty Ltd
CS
Cementaid Australia Group
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WP1 WP2 WP3
Door frame paint finish Semi-Gloss EnamelColour Woodland Grey Bollards paint finish Semi-Gloss EnamelRTA Yellow Pipework paint finish as per AS 2700 and AS 1345-Pipeline Identification Colours in SemiGloss Enamel for the following: Water-Jade-G21 (Emerald-G13, ShamrockG23) Fresh/PotableWater-Harbour Blue-B24 (Mid Blue-B15,Ultramarine-B21, Bright Blue-B23) Oil-Golden Tan-X53 (Tan-X51, Brown-X54, Nut Brown-X55) Fire Services-Signal Red-R13 (Scarlet-R12, Waratah-R14) Electric Power-Orange-X15 Marigold-X13 Communication-White-N14 Oil Handling Tank paint finish Semi-Gloss Enamel Colour TBA 2400mm high Palisade security pressed form spear fence (Department of Education standard) Black powdercoat galvanized
Dulux Australia
Dulux Australia
WP4 F1
Dulux Australia
A. OIL HANDLING FLOOR
VB, STC, EPO, BOL B. OIL STORE FLOOR VB, STC, RJ1, RJ2, CS, LM-Y, LM-B, BOL
WALLS, DOORFRAMES, PIPEWORKS, STEEL FRAMING PC, OFC, WP3, GMS, RR
ROOF
OTHER
MDR, MG, MC, PPR
WP4 to tanks
WALLS, DOORS, PIPEWORKS, STEEL FRAMING PC, OFC, WP1, WP2, WP3, GMS
CEILING, STEEL FRAMING INS+FOIL, HD
ROOF MDR, MG, MC, PPR
OTHER Eilbeck Crane
C. TRANSFORMER BUND FLOOR WFC, LM-Y WALLS OFC, BAL, RR, GMS PLANT/ SANITARY FITTING AJM, SEFW OTHER
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A.17. APPENDIX B: DRAWINGS
Attached as Electronic file
Appendix B - Drawing Package
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A.18. APPENDIX C: PROCESS SPECIFICATION
Attached as Electronic file:
Appendix C Process Specification for Oil Handling
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A.19. APPENDIX D: SURVEY DRAWING
Attached as Electronic file:
Appendix D Survey Drawing Flegg & Isherwood
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A.20. APPENDIX E: TENDER COST SUMMARY AND SCHEDULE OF RATES
Appendix E - Tender Cost Summary and Schedule of Rates
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A.21. APPENDIX F: POLEYARD CONSTRUCTION DRAWING
Appendix F Phase 1 Poleyard Construction Drawing
Provided for information regarding existing construction of Phase 1 - Poleyard adjacent to subject site.
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A.22. APPENDIX G: GEOTECHNCIAL REPORT
Appendix G Geotechnical Report
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