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Specification of Works to be executed
and Materials to be used
in connection with
At the premises known as
16 Flats @ Gordon Mansions
75 Anson Road
#REF!
N7 0AU
Under the administration of
Manuel Serrano BSc (Hons) MRICS MCIOB
Ringley Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House
349 Royal College Street
London NW1 9QS
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Ringley Chartered Surveyors
Notice to Tenderers
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1 All items within these documents are to be separately and individually priced. Tenderers are requested to make all
entries (pricing, initialling etc) clear and legible in black ink.
A fully priced copy of the specification is to be delivered with the tender documents in the envelope provided
at the date of tender.
2 Any/all items, which have no price set against them, shall be deemed to have been included within the value of other
items for the purpose of the tender and no further value or extra sums will be allowed against such items. Where a
rate is requested please insert.
3 Seek guidance on any item, which appears to be incomplete, unclear, ambiguous or open to more than one
interpretation, as no consideration will be given subsequently to extra costs on the grounds of any misunderstanding.
4 Quantities if stated are to be used as guidance only. The contractor is completely responsible for measurement and
confirming all quantities and all further information. The Contractor is also responsible for checking all dimensions and
areas for carrying out all works necessary.
5 Discrepancies: where there are discrepancies between the Specification and the Contract Drawings then the
description/details on the drawings shall be followed and shall be deemed to be included in the tender.
6 The tender is to remain open for acceptance for a period of not less than 13 (thirteen) weeks from the date of tender
without alteration or further qualification.
7 The Contract Period is 12 (twelve) working weeks from the date of possession. Please also complete your proposed
contract period in the Form of Tender.
8 All pages of the priced specification are to be initialled by Tenderers as proof of reading.
9 The Contractor’s outline proposed programme, showing the sequence and timing of the principal parts of the works
must be submitted with the tender. A detailed contract programme is to be submitted for the Employer’s approval prior
to signature for the contract documents and is to be based upon the outline programme.
10 Tenderers are to note that properties forming this contract will be occupied during the Works and they should allow for
this in their pricing.
11 Before tendering, visit the site to ascertain the exact nature of the work and the restrictions of the site.
12 The pricing of the Preliminaries is to be by way of fixed amounts in respect of the whole of the work included in the
specification including all provisional and contingency items. The contractor is requested to price separately each and
every item that he wishes to carry a monetary value. The contractor will be required to provide a suitable breakdown
of the Preliminaries as submitted for the CA’s agreement and for the purpose of ascertaining values for payments.
13 The Employer may wish to vary or omit works by way of adjustment of either works as set out or the provisional sums
and no claim for loss of profit will be entertained.
Failure to comply with one of the above requirements may result in the tender being rejected.
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Code of Practice
PAINTING GENERALLY
The contractors’ attention is drawn to the fact that all the preparatory work, woodwork and ironwork is
considered to be of the utmost importance and directions given above and hereafter must be followed in detail.
All surfaces must be completely free from moisture when paint is being applied, and all work must be carried out
in accordance best trade practice.
No painting is to be commenced until 24 hours have elapsed after stopping and facing up. At this stage contract
administrator is to be notified that the work is ready for inspection.
The contract administrator’s approval must be obtained before each coat of paint is applied; the contractor is to
request the contract administrator to inspect as requested.
No scaffolding is to be removed until the contract administrator has been given the opportunity to inspect the
completed work.
PAINTING AROUND GLASS
All painting around glass is to be brought to a fine straight line, and all spills and spots on the glass are to be
completely removed on completion.
REPAINTING DOORS
All door numbers, letter box plates, sign plates, door handles, closing mechanisms, striking plates, etc, to be
removed prior to decoration works, and to be re-fixed on completion.
DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF PAINTS
Paints to be used are to be as specified.
All paint and other decorative materials are to be delivered to the site in the manufacturers’ sealed drums or
containers, and are to be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, without adulteration or thinning.
KNOTTING
The knotting for joinery surfaces is to be of approved patent knotting.
BAD WEATHER
No exterior or exposed painting shall be carried out in wet, foggy or frosty weather. Nor shall any painting be
undertaken upon surfaces which are not thoroughly dry and clean, and the contractor must allow for taking all
precautions to protect efficiently, all newly painted surfaces from injury. No primed or undercoated work shall be
left in an exposed or unsuitable situation for an undue period before completing the painting process.
PREPARATION
The term ‘prepare’ is to include for stripping paper, scraping, rubbing and cleaning down, both old and new
surfaces to remove in regularities. Burning off or otherwise removing all flaking and defective paint, rust, grease,
stains and other defects, knotting woodwork, and making good chips, cracks, or pitting with approved filler must
be inspected by the contract administrator between coats of paint.
Rubbing down is required after the priming coat. Each coat of paint shall be completed over the whole of the
work and thoroughly hard and dry before the application of any subsequent coat.
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A1 THE PROJECT GENERALLY
A10 PROJECT PARTICULARS
110 A10/THE PROJECT
Name:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Pre-maintenance painting
Nature:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Minor repair and painting
Location:
16 Flats @ Gordon Mansions, 75 Anson Road, London N7 0AU
120 EMPLOYER (CLIENT):
The Directors
Gordon Mansions Management Co Ltd.
A10/A10/1 THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR: The Contractor
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140 ARCHITECT (hereinafter referred to as 'CA'):
Ringley Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House
349 Royal College Street,
London NW1 9QS
Tel: (020) 7267 2900 Survey Hotline (020) 7428 1970
Fax: (020) 7267 9610 Survey Direct Fax (020) 7428 1971
(Contact: Mr )
145 PLANNING SUPERVISOR:
Ringley Chartered Surveyors
349 Royal College Street,
London NW1 9QS
Tel: (020) 7267 2900 Survey Hotline (020) 7428 1970
Fax: (020) 7267 9610 Survey Direct Fax (020) 7428 1971
(Contact: Mr )
150 QUANTITY SURVEYOR:
Ringley Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House
349 Royal College Street,
London NW1 9QS
Tel: (020) 7267 2900 Survey Hotline (020) 7428 1970
Fax: (020) 7267 9610 Survey Direct Fax (020) 7428 1971
(Contact: Mr )
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A11 TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
110 THE TENDER DRAWINGS are listed in Appendix ‘A’
120 THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS will be the same as the tender drawings.
160 A11/THE PRE-TENDER HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN will be issued as
an addendum to these Preliminaries during the tender period.
A12 THE SITE/EXISTING BUILDINGS
110 THE SITE:
The Site comprises the whole of the properties listed in Appendix ‘B’
140 A12/EXISTING MAINS/SERVICES:
The Site is served by all main services: electricity, water, gas and waste
services.
200 A12/ACCESS TO THE SITE: Access to the properties may be obtained by
appointment and through the .
210 PARKING:
The Contractor shall ensure that vehicles in connection with these works are
adequately facilitated.
The Contractor shall comply with all parking and traffic restrictions and
highway regulations.
220 A12/USE OF THE SITE:
- Do not use the site for any purpose other than carrying out the Works.
240 A12/RISKS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The nature and condition of The Site/buildings cannot be fully ascertained
before it is opened up. However, the risks identified in the Health and
Safety Plan are or may be present.
The Contractor must ascertain for himself any information he will require to
ensure the safety of all persons and the works.
The Contractor will produce risk assessments and method statements
compliant with his duties under the CDM Regulations as Principal
Contractor.
The Contractor is to allow for such measures as described above in his
overall programme.
280 A12/SITE VISIT: Before tendering, ascertain the nature of the site, access
thereto and all local conditions and restrictions likely to affect the execution
of the Works.
290 A12/SITE VISIT: may be made by appointment with the CA giving at least
two working days notice.
A13 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
110 PREPARATORY WORK BY OTHERS:
None
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A20 THE CONTRACT
120 A13/THE WORK:
- Erection of scaffold
- Painting and decorating
- Repair and replacement of rainwater goods
- Repair and replacement of doors and windows
- Repairs and cleaning to brickwork
330 INTERMEDIATE FORM OF CONTRACT 1998:
The form of contract will be the JCT Intermediate Form of Building
Contract 1998 with TC/94, Amendment Nos 1 & 2 issued January 2000 all
as amended by the Employer’s Special Conditions (see Appendix ‘B’ of the
Specification and Schedule of Works). Allow for the obligations, liabilities
and services described therein against the headings below:
1st. Recital
The Works comprise those described in A13:120
The Contract Drawings will as numbered in Section A11.
The references to Schedules of Work and Bills of Quantities will be deleted.
2nd. Recital
Alternative A will apply: Alternative B will be deleted
Within Alternative A the following words will be deleted: 'priced the Bills
of Quantities (as priced, called the Contract Bills)'
The words ‘the contractor has provided the Employer with a priced Active
Schedule’ will be deleted
4th. Recital
The Fourth Recital shall be deleted.
INTERMEDIATE FORM OF CONTRACT 1998 (CONTD)
5th. Recital
The Fifth Recital shall be deleted..
THE ARTICLES
Article 1
The Contractor’s obligations.
Article 2
The Contract Sum – see The General Summary.
Article 3
The words ‘the Contract Administrator’ will be deleted.
The Architect: See Section A10
Article 4
Quantity Surveyor: See section A10.
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Article 5
Alternative A will be deleted.
Alternative B - Planning Supervisor: See section A10.
Article 6
The Principal Contractor: See section A10
Article 7
Alternative A will be deleted.
Article 8
Difference or dispute – adjudication: Clause deleted
Article 9A
Difference or dispute – arbitration
Article 9B
Difference or dispute – Legal proceedings
THE CONDITIONS:
Contrary to the requirements of SMM7 A20.1.1, a schedule of section
headings (rather than clause headings) is given.
THE APPENDIX TO THE CONTRACT WILL BE COMPLETED AS
FOLLOWS:
Third Recital
All the CDM Regulations apply
Articles 9A and 9B. Clauses 9B and 9C
Clauses 9B applies
Clause 1.16
Electronic data interchange: The JCT Supplemental Provisions for EDI do
not apply.
Clause 2.1
Date of Possession:
Clause 2.1
Date for Completion:
Clauses 2.2, 2.4.14 and 4.11(a)
Deferment of the Date of Possession:
Clause 2.2 applies
Where clause 2.2 applies, six weeks
Clause 2.4.10 and 2.4.11
Extension of time for inability to secure essential labour or goods or
materials:
Clause 2.4.10 (Labour): Does not apply.
Clause 2.4.11 (Goods or materials): Does not apply.
Clause 2.7
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Liquidated damages: £1,000 per week
Clause 2.10
Defects liability period: 6 months
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THE APPENDIX TO THE CONTRACT (CONTD)
Clause 4.2
Period of interim payments: One month
Clause 4.2(b)
Advance payment: Does not apply
Clause 4.2.1(a)
Valuation: A priced Activity Schedule is not attached to this Appendix.
Clause 4.2.1(c).1
Listed items: A bond is not required.
Clauses 4.9(a) and C7
Supplemental Condition C: Tax etc. fluctuations: Percentage addition: 5%
Clause 4.9(b)
Formulae fluctuations: Supplemental Condition D does not apply
Clause 5.5
Value Added Tax: Clause A1.1 of Supplemental Condition A does not apply.
Clause 6.2.1
Insurance cover for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out
of one event: £ 10,000,000.00
Clause 6.2.4
Insurance - liability of Employer:
Insurance may required
Amount of indemnity for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising
out of one event: £ 5,000,000.00
Clause 6.3.1
Insurance of the Works - alternative clauses: Alternative 6.3C applies
Clause 6.3
Percentage to cover professional fees: 15%
Clause 6.3A.3.1
Annual renewal date of insurance as supplied by Contractor: does not apply
Clause 6.3D
Insurance for Employer's loss of liquidated damages - clause 2.4.3: Is not
required
Clause 6.3FC.1
The Joint Fire Code applies.
The insurer under clause 6.3A or clause 6.3B or clause 6.3C.2 has specified
that the Works are a 'Large Project' – to be advised
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Clause 8.3
Base date: 1 October 2000
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Clause 9A.1
Nominator of Adjudicator: The President or a Vice-President of the RICS
Clause 9B.1
Appointee of Arbitrator: The President or a Vice-President of the RICS
EXECUTION: The Contract will be executed as under hand.
A30 TENDERING/SUBLETTING/SUPPLY
MAIN CONTRACT TENDERING
110 SCOPE: These conditions are supplementary to those stated in the invitation
to tender and on the Form of Tender.
121 TENDERING PROCEDURE will be in accordance with the principles of
the 'Code of Procedure for Single Stage Selective Tendering' 1996,
Alternative 1 (the word ‘specification’ being substituted for the word
‘bill(s)’.
134 TENDER RETURNS: Tenders will only be considered if they are sent in a
plain envelope or parcel with a label provided by the Employer for the
purpose, on which is printed the word ‘Tender’ followed by the subject of
the contract. The envelope must be sealed and must not show the identity of
the tenderer in any way. It must be delivered to the place and by the time
stated in the tender invitation.
170 A30/ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER: The Employer and his representatives:
- Offer no guarantee that the lowest or any tender will be recommended for
acceptance or accepted.
- Will not be responsible for any cost incurred in the preparation of any
tender.
190 A30/PERIOD OF VALIDITY: Tenders must remain open for consideration
(unless previously withdrawn) for not less than 26 weeks from the date fixed
for the submission or lodgement of tenders.
Information on the date for possession/commencement is given in section
A20.
PRICING/SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
211 PRELIMINARIES IN THE SPECIFICATION: The Preliminaries/General
conditions sections (A10-A55 inclusive) must not be relied on as complying
with SMM7.
220 A30/PRICING OF PRELIMINARIES: The Contractor shall use the
following abbreviations:
F = Fixed charge item
TR = Time related charge item.
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301 A30/QUANTITIES IN THE SPECIFICATION: Where and to the extent
that quantities are included in the specification, they have been prepared in
accordance with SMM7 only where and to the extent stated. Where not so
stated, the items, descriptions and measurements:
- Must not be relied on as complying with SMM7.
- Must be priced taking account of the information given elsewhere in the
tender documents, including for all associated and ancillary work shown or
clearly apparent as being necessary for the complete and proper execution of
the work.
311 SPECIFICATION WITHOUT QUANTITIES: Where and to the extent that
descriptions and quantities are not included in full detail in the specification,
tenders must include for all work shown or described in the tender
documents as a whole or clearly apparent as being necessary for the
complete and proper execution of the Works.
320 A30/PRICING OF SPECIFICATION: Alterations and qualifications to the
specification must not be made without the written consent of the CA.
Tenders containing unauthorised alterations or qualifications may be
rejected. Costs relating to items in the specification which are not priced will
be deemed to have been included elsewhere in the tender.
331 A30/THE PRICED SPECIFICATION must be completed in ink and
submitted with the Tender.
340 A30/ERRORS IN THE PRICED SPECIFICATION will be dealt with in
accordance with the 'Code of Procedure for Single Stage Selective
Tendering' 1996, Alternative 1 (the word 'specification' being substituted for
'bills of quantities').
480 PROGAMME: The Contractor's proposed programme as specified in
Section A32 or a summary thereof showing the sequence and timing of the
principal parts of the Works, periods for planning and design and itemising
any work which is excluded must be submitted with the tender.
516 ALTERNATIVE TIME TENDERS
- In addition to and at the same time as his tender based upon the date or
period specified in section A20, the Contractor may, at his discretion,
submit alternative tender based upon different dates for completion or
periods.
- If any such tender is accepted the date for completion inserted in the
Appendix to the Contract will be the date stated in the alternative tender or
determined from the period stated in the alternative tender..
535 SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS: If the Contractor wishes to substitute products
of different manufacture to those specified, details must be submitted with
the tender giving reasons for each proposed substitution. Substitutions which
have not been notified at tender stage may not be considered. Substitutions
sanctioned by the CA will be subject to the verification requirements of
clause A31/200.
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540 A30/QUALITY CONTROL RESOURCES: A statement must be submitted
at the time of tender describing the organisation and resources which the
Contractor proposes and undertakes to provide to control the quality of the
Works, including the work of subcontractors. The statement must include
the number and type of staff responsible for quality control, with details of
their qualifications and duties.
551 A30/HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION: A statement must be
submitted with the tender describing the organisation and resources which
the contractor proposes and undertakes to provide to safeguard the health
and safety of operatives, including those of subcontractors and of any person
who may be affected by the works, including:
- A copy of the contractors health and safety policy document, including risk
assessment procedures.
- Accident and illness records for the past five years.
- Records of previous Health and Safety Executive enforcement action.
- Records of training and training policy.
- The number and type of staff responsible for health and safety on this
project with details of their qualifications and duties.
570 A30/AN OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION PHASE HEALTH AND SAFETY
PLAN must be submitted 14 days after tender acceptance and is to include
the following:
- Method statements related to the construction hazards identified in the pre-
tender health and safety plan and/or statements on how the hazards will be
addressed and other significant hazards identified by the contractor.
- Details of the management structure and responsibilities.
- Arrangements for issuing health and safety directions.
- Procedures for informing other contractors and employees of health and
safety hazards.
- Selection procedures for ensuring competency of other contractors, the self-
employed and designers.
- Procedures for communications between the project team, other
contractors and site operatives.
- Arrangements for co-operation and co-ordination between contractors.
- Procedures for carrying out risk assessment and for managing and
controlling the risk.
- Emergency procedures including those for fire prevention and escape.
- Arrangements for ensuring that all accidents, illness and dangerous
occurrences are recorded.
- Arrangements for welfare facilities.
- Procedures for ensuring that all persons on site have received relevant
health and safety information and any training.
- Arrangements for consulting with and taking the views of people on site.
- Arrangements for preparing site rules and drawing them to the attention of
those affected and ensuring their compliance.
- Monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with site rules, selection and
management procedures, health and safety standards and statutory
requirements.
- Review procedures to obtain feedback.
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A31 PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
110 The meaning of terms, derived terms and synonyms used in the
preliminaries and specification is as defined below or in the appropriate
British Standard or British Standard Glossary.
120 A31/CA means the person nominated in the Contract as Architect or
Contract Administrator or his authorised representative.
130 A31/IN WRITING: When required to notify, inform, instruct, agree,
confirm, obtain information, obtain approval or obtain instructions do so in
writing.
140 A31/APPROVAL (and words derived therefrom) means the approval in
writing of the CA unless specified otherwise.
150 A31/PRODUCTS means materials (including naturally occurring materials)
and goods (including components, equipment and accessories) intended for
permanent incorporation in the Works.
210 A31/BRITISH STANDARD PRODUCTS: Where any product is specified
to comply with a British Standard for which there is no equivalent European
Standard it may be substituted by a product complying with a grade or
category within a national standard of another Member State of the
European Community or an international standard recognised in the UK
specifying equivalent requirements and assurances in respect of material,
safety, reliability, function, compatibility with adjacent construction,
availability of compatible accessories and, where relevant, appearance. In
advance of ordering notify the CA of all such substitutions and, when
requested, submit for verification documentary evidence confirming that the
products comply with the specified requirements. Any submitted foreign
language documents must be accompanied by certified translations into
English.
220 A31/REFERENCES TO BSI DOCUMENTS are to the versions and
amendments listed in the BSI Standards Catalogue as of 1 April 1999
230 MANUFACTURER AND REFERENCE: Where used in this combination:
‘Manufacturer’ means the firm under whose name the particular product is
marketed.
‘Reference’ means the proprietary brand name and or reference by which the
particular product is identified.
240 MANUFACTURERS’ REFERENCES are those current at date of tender
and means the particular product as specified in the manufacturer’s technical
literature.
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250 OR EQUIVALENT APPROVED means that products of different
manufacture may be substituted if prior approval has been obtained but the
CA reserves the right to insist on the named products(s). The rates and
prices entered in the Specification shall be deemed to be based on the
products specified, unless otherwise agreed between the Contractor and the
CA before the date of Contract.
201 A31/EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS: Wherever products are specified by
proprietary name and the phrase 'or equivalent approved' is not included, it
shall be deemed included.
270 A31/SIZES: Unless otherwise stated:
- Products are specified by their co-ordinating sizes.
- Cross section dimensions of timber shown on drawings are nominal sizes.
280 A31/FIX ONLY means all labours in unloading, handling, storing and fixing
in position, including use of all plant.
290 A31/SUPPLY AND FIX: Unless stated otherwise all items given in the
schedule of work and/or on the drawings are to be supplied and fixed
complete.
TERMS USED IN REFURBISHMENT/ALTERATION
310 DEMOLISHING/CUTTING/TAKING DOWN/STRIP OUT: These terms
mean remove existing work so described and all associated accessories,
fastenings, linings and bedding materials, without damaging adjacent work
to be retained and dispose of unwanted materials.
311 A31/REMOVE means disconnect, dismantle as necessary and remove the
stated element, work or component and all associated accessories,
fastenings, supports, linings and bedding materials, and dispose of unwanted
materials. It does not include removing associated pipework, wiring,
ductwork or other services.
320 REFIX:
- Carefully take down existing work to be refixed.
- Remove fastenings and bedding materials from products/materials and
clean and repair as necessary.
- Set aside and adequately protect until required.
- Relocate accurately and fix securely using fixing and jointing materials and
methods to match existing, or alternatives if approved, and make good.
- Comply with additional specified requirements.
321 A31/SET ASIDE means:
- During removal prevent damage to the stated components or materials, and
clean off bedding and jointing materials.
- Stack neatly, adequately protect and store until required by the Employer
or for use in the Works as instructed.
331 A31/REPLACE means:
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331
- Remove the stated existing components, features and finishes.
- Provide and fit in lieu new components, features or finishes which, unless
specified otherwise, must match those which have been removed.
- Make good as necessary.
331 A31/RENEW means carefully remove existing work and replace:
- With materials/products identical to those removed or equivalent
substitutes of approved appearance.
- Use methods similar to those used in constructing the removed work.
- Refix or restick and redecorate..
341 A31/REPAIR means carry out local remedial work to components, features
and finishes as found in the existing building. Resecure or refix as necessary
and leave in a sound and neat condition. It does not include:
- Replacement of components or parts of components.
- Redecoration.
351 A31/MAKE GOOD means carry out local remedial work to components,
features and finishes which have been disturbed by other, previous work
under this Contract and leave in a sound and neat condition. It does not
include:
- Replacement of components or parts of components.
- Redecoration.
The meaning of the term shall not be limited by this definition where used in
connection with the defects liability provisions of the Contract.
361 A31/EASE means make minor adjustments to moving parts of the stated
component to achieve good fit in both open and closed positions and ensure
free movement in relation to fixed surrounds. Make good as necessary.
371 A31/TO MATCH EXISTING means use products, materials and methods to
match closely all visual characteristics and features of the existing work,
with joints between existing and new work as inconspicuous as possible, all
to approval of appearance.
383 EXTEND means continue in materials and fixings to match existing
including flush joints to existing.
385 BUILD UP OPENING: Cut back existing finishes and build up opening in
common bricks and mortar (1:1:6) for the full depth of the opening or
thickness specified including cutting, toothing and bonding to existing
masonry and prepare brickwork to receive finishes.
387 OVERHAUL DOOR means take off and set aside door, remove all
ironmongery, piece in and repair frame and door as necessary. Rehang door,
casing and adjusting and adapt to suit floor finish. Bring the whole forward
for redecoration.
DOCUMENTS PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYER
410 A31/ADDITIONAL COPIES OF DRAWINGS: Two copies of drawings
(not counting any certified copy of the Contract Drawings) will be issued to
the Contractor free of charge. Additional copies will be issued on request
but will be charged to the Contractor.
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430 A31/ADDITIONAL COPIES OF SPECIFICATION: After execution of the
Contract, two copies of the Specification will be issued to the Contractor in
accordance with the Contract. Additional copies will be issued on request, if
available, but will be charged to the Contractor.
441 A31/DIMENSIONS: The accuracy of dimensions scaled from the drawings
is not guaranteed. In circumstances where dimensions cannot be verified on
Site, obtain from the CA any dimensions required but not given in figures on
the drawings nor calculable from figures on the drawings.
450 A31/THE MEASURED QUANTITIES: For purposes of ordering products
and constructing the Works:
- The accuracy and sufficiency of the measured quantities is not guaranteed.
- The drawings shall take precedence over the measured quantities.
460 A31/THE SPECIFICATION: All sections of the specification must be read
in conjunction with Main Contract Preliminaries/ General conditions.
DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR/
SUBCONTRACTORS
692 A31/AS BUILT DRAWINGS AND INFORMATION must be provided to
the CA not less than one week prior to the anticipated date of Completion.
710 A31/TECHNICAL LITERATURE: The Contractor is to keep 2 copies of
the following on site, readily accessible for reference by all supervisory
personnel:
- Manufacturers' current literature relating to all products to be used in the
Works.
- BSI Handbook No. 3, with all current revision sheets included and
superseded sheets removed.
- Relevant BS Codes of Practice.
- Those parts of BS 8000 'Workmanship on building sites' which are
invoked in the specification.
720 A31/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEES:
Retain copies delivered with components and equipment (failing which,
obtain), register with manufacturer as necessary and hand over to CA on or
before Practical Completion.
A32 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS
GENERALLY
110 A32/SUPERVISION: Accept responsibility for co-ordination, supervision
and administration of the Works, including all subcontracts. Arrange and
monitor a programme with each subcontractor, supplier, local authority and
statutory undertaker, and obtain and supply information as necessary for co-
ordination of the work.
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120 A32/INSURANCES: Before starting work on site submit documentary
evidence and/or policies and receipts for the insurance required by the
Conditions of Contract.
130 A32/INSURANCE CLAIMS: If any event occurs which may give rise to
any claim or proceeding in respect of loss or damage to the Works or injury
or damage to persons or property arising out of the Works, forthwith give
notice in writing to the Employer, the CA and the Insurers. Indemnify the
Employer against any loss which may be caused by failure to give such
notice.
150 A32/OWNERSHIP: Materials arising from the alteration work are to
become the property of the Contractor except where otherwise stated.
Remove from site as work proceeds.
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PROGRAMME/PROGRESS
211 A32/PROGRAMME: As soon as possible and before starting work on site
prepare in an approved form a master programme for the Works, which
must make allowance for all:
Design and production information provided by the Contractor/
Subcontractors/Suppliers, including inspection and checking (see section
A31).
Planning and mobilisation by the Contractor
Running in, adjustment, commissioning and testing of all engineering
services and installations.
Work resulting from instructions issued in regard to the expenditure of
provisional sums (see section A54)
One working week following Practical Completion which the Contractor
shall be permitted shared access for the rectification of any works whose
satisfactory completion has been scheduled as a condition on the issue of the
Certificate of Practical Completion.
Work by or on behalf of the Employer (see section A50)
the nature and scope of which, the relationship with preceding and following
work and any relevant limitations are suitably defined in the Contract
Documents.
Where and to the extent that the programme implications for work which is
not so defined are impossible to assess the Contractor should exclude it from
his programme and confirm this when submitting the programme.
Submit 2 copies to the CA two weeks prior to the commencement of the
Works.
230 A32/SUBMISSION of programmes will not relieve the Contractor of his
responsibility to apply in writing for instructions, drawings, etc. in
accordance with the Conditions of Contract.
240 A32/COMMENCEMENT OF WORK: Inform the CA at least 5 working
days before the proposed date for commencement of work on site.
250 A32/MONITORING: Record progress on a copy of the programme kept on
site. If any circumstances arise which may affect the progress of the Works
put forward proposals or take other action as appropriate to minimise any
delay and to recover any lost time.
261 A32/CA'S MEETINGS:
- The CA may hold meetings to review progress, resolve queries and other
matters arising from the administration of the Contract both on and off site.
Meetings will normally be held fortnightly………….. Weekly……….. Basis
- Ensure the availability of accommodation on Site when necessary at the
time of such meetings.
- Attend all meetings and inform subcontractors and suppliers when their
presence is required.
- The CA will chair the meetings and take and distribute minutes.
270 A32/CONTRACTOR'S SITE MEETINGS: Hold meetings with appropriate
subcontractors and suppliers shortly before main site meetings to facilitate
accurate reporting of progress.
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290 A32/NOTICE OF COMPLETION: Give CA at least 2 weeks notice of the
anticipated dates of Practical Completion of the whole or parts of the Works.
300 A32/ADVERSE WEATHER: Use all reasonable and suitable building aids
and methods to prevent or minimise delays during adverse weather
conditions.
310 A32/EXTENSIONS OF TIME: When a notice of the cause of any delay or
likely delay in the progress of the Works is given under Contract clause 2.3,
written notice must also be given of all other causes which apply
concurrently. The Contractor shall, as soon as possible, submit to the CA:
- Relevant particulars of the expected effects, if appropriate related to the
concurrent causes,
- An estimate of the extent, if any, of the expected delay in the completion of
the Works beyond the Date for Completion, and
- All other relevant information required by the CA.
320 A32/DISTURBANCE OF REGULAR PROGRESS: Any application under
Contract clause 4.11 in respect of direct loss and/or expense must be made
as soon as practicable and with (or to be followed by) the requisite
supporting information so as to afford the CA the opportunity to issue
instructions designed (according to the circumstances) to minimise or avoid
that loss and/or expense.
CONTROL OF COSTS
410 A32/CASH FLOW FORECAST: As soon as possible and before starting
work on site submit to the CA a forecast showing the gross valuation of the
Works at the date of each Interim Certificate throughout the Contract period
and based upon the programme for the Works.
420 A32/EXISTING WORK: The extent and location of renewal of existing
work must be agreed, at least on a provisional basis, with the CA before the
work is started. Remove existing work in ways which will reasonably
minimise the amount of removal and renewal.
433 A32/PROPOSED INSTRUCTIONS: If the CA issues details of a proposed
instruction or an Architects Instruction with a request for an estimate of cost,
submit such an estimate without delay and in any case within 7 days. The
estimate shall include:
- A detailed breakdown of the cost including any allowance for direct loss
and expense.
- Details of any additional resources which may be required.
- Details of any adjustments which may have to be made to the programme
for the works.
- Any other information as is reasonably necessary for the CA to fully assess
the implications of issuing such an instruction.
Inform the CA immediately if it is not possible to comply with any of the
above requirements.
440 A32/MEASUREMENTS: Give reasonable notice to the Quantity Surveyor
before covering up work which the Quantity Surveyor requires to be
measured.
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450 A32/DAYWORK VOUCHERS: Give reasonable notice to the Quantity
Surveyor of the commencement of any work for which daywork vouchers
are to be submitted. Before being delivered each voucher must be:
- Referenced to the instruction under which the work is authorised, and
- Signed by the person in charge as evidence that the workmen's names, the
time spent by each, the plant and materials shown are correct.
- Completed and extended with the correct values entered against items of
labour, materials and plant.
460 A32/INTERIM VALUATIONS: At least three working days before the end
of each established Period for interim valuations submit to the Quantity
Surveyor details of amounts due under the Contract together with all
necessary supporting information.
471 UNFIXED MATERIALS: At the time of each valuation disclose to the
Quantity Surveyor which of the unfixed materials and goods on site are free
from, and which are subject to, any reservation of title inconsistent with
passing of property as required by Clauses 1.10 and 1.11 of the Conditions
of Contract, together with their respective values. When requested provide
evidence of freedom from reservation of title.
480 A32/LABOUR AND PLANT RETURNS: At the beginning of each week
provide for verification by the CA records showing, for each day of the
previous week:
- The number and description of craftsmen, labourers and other persons
employed on or in connection with the Works, including those employed by
subcontractors.
- The number, type and capacity of all mechanical and power-operated plant
employed on the Works.
490 AUDIT: The Contractor shall make available to the Employer or its
auditors such documents or afford access to such information and/or officers
and staff of the Contractor as the Employer shall find necessary to conduct
any audit investigation into the Contract and pay all Contractor’s costs
arising.
A33 QUALITY STANDARDS/CONTROL
MATERIALS AND WORK GENERALLY
111 A33/GOOD PRACTICE: Where and to the extent that materials, products
and workmanship are not fully detailed or specified they are to be:
- Of a standard appropriate to the Works and suitable for the functions stated
in or reasonably to be inferred from the project documents, and
- In accordance with relevant good building practice.
- To the satisfaction of the CA.
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120 A33/GENERAL QUALITY OF PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS:
- Products to be new unless otherwise specified.
- For products specified to a British or European Standard obtain certificates
of compliance from manufacturers when requested by CA.
- Where a choice of manufacturer or source of supply is allowed for any
particular product, the whole quantity required to complete the work must be
of the same type, manufacture and/or source unless otherwise approved.
Produce written evidence of sources of supply when requested by CA.
- Ensure that the whole quantity of each product required to complete the
work is of consistent kind, size, quality and overall appearance.
- Where consistency of appearance is desirable ensure consistency of supply
from the same source. Unless otherwise approved do not use different
colour batches where they can be seen together.
- If products are prone to deterioration or have a limited shelf life, order in
suitable quantities to a programme and use in appropriate sequence. Do not
use if there are any signs of deterioration, setting or other unsatisfactory
condition.
130 A33/PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS:
- Handle, store, prepare and use or fix each product in accordance with its
manufacturer's current printed or written recommendations/instructions.
Inform CA if these conflict with any other specified requirement. Submit
copies to CA when requested.
- The tender will be deemed to be based on the products specified and
recommendations on their use as described in the manufacturers' literature
current at 1 September 1998
- Obtain confirmation from manufacturers that the products specified and
recommendations on their use have not been changed since that time. Where
such change has occurred, inform CA and do not place orders for or use the
affected products without further instructions.
- Where British Board of Agrément certified products are used, comply with
the limitations, recommendations and requirements of the relevant valid
certificates.
140 A33/CHECKING COMPLIANCE OF PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS:
Check all delivery tickets, labels, identification marks and, where
appropriate, the products themselves to ensure that all products comply with
the project documents. Where different types of any product are specified,
check to ensure that the correct type is being used in each location. In
particular, check that:
- The sources, types, qualities, finishes and colours are correct, and match
any approved samples.
- All accessories and fixings which should be supplied with the goods have
been supplied.
- Sizes and dimensions are correct. Where tolerances of components are
critical, measure a sufficient quantity to ensure compliance.
- The delivered quantities are correct, to ensure that shortages do not cause
delays in the work.
- The products are clean, undamaged and otherwise in good condition.
- Any products which have a limited shelf life are not out of date.
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150 A33/ PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS:
- Prevent over-stressing, distortion and any other type of physical damage.
- Keep clean and free from contamination. Prevent staining, chipping,
scratching or other disfigurement, particularly of products exposed to view
in the finished work.
- Keep dry and in a suitably low humidity atmosphere to prevent premature
setting, moisture movement and similar defects. Where appropriate store off
the ground and allow free air movement around and between stored products.
- Prevent excessively high or low temperatures and rapid changes of
temperature in the products.
- Protect adequately from rain, damp, frost, sun and other elements as
appropriate. Ensure that products are at a suitable temperature and moisture
content at time of use.
- Ensure that sheds and covers are of ample size, in good weatherproof
condition and well secured.
- Keep different types and grades of products separately and adequately
identified.
- So far as possible keep products in their original wrappings, packings or
containers, until immediately before they are used.
- Wherever possible retain protective wrappings after fixing and until shortly
before Practical Completion.
- Ensure that protective measures are fully compatible with and not
prejudicial to the products/materials.
160 A33/SUITABILITY OF RELATED WORK AND CONDITIONS: Ensure
that all trades are provided with necessary details of related types of work.
Before starting each new type or section of work, ensure that:
- Previous, related work is appropriately complete, in accordance with the
project documents, to a suitable standard and in a suitable condition to
receive the new work.
- All necessary preparatory work has been carried out, including provision
for services, openings, supports, fixings, damp proofing, priming and sealing.
- The environmental conditions are suitable, particularly that the building is
suitably weather tight when internal components, services and finishes are
installed.
170 A33/GENERAL QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP:
- Operatives must be appropriately skilled and experienced for the type and
quality of work.
- Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the work from frost,
rain and other hazards.
- Inspect components and products carefully before fixing or using and
reject any which are defective.
- Fix or lay securely, accurately and in alignment.
- Where not specified otherwise, select fixing and jointing methods and
types, sizes and spacing of fastenings in compliance with section Z20.
Fastenings to comply with relevant British Standards.
- Provide suitable, tight packing at screwed and bolted fixing points to take
up tolerances and prevent distortion. Do not over-tighten fixings.
- Adjust location and fixing of components and products so that joints which
are to be finished with mortar or sealant or otherwise left open to view are
even and regular.
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- Ensure that all moving parts operate properly and freely. Do not cut, grind
or plane prefinished components and products to remedy binding or poor fit
without approval.
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180 A33/BS 8000: BASIC WORKMANSHIP:
- Where compliance with BS 8000 is specified, this is only to the extent that
the recommendations therein define the quality of the finished work.
- Where BS 8000 gives recommendations on particular working methods or
other matters which are properly within the province and responsibility of
the Contractor, compliance therewith will be deemed to be a matter of
general industry good practice and not a specific requirement of the CA
under the Contract.
- If there is any conflict or discrepancy between the recommendations of BS
8000 on the one hand and the project documents on the other, the latter will
prevail.
190 A33/WATER FOR THE WORKS: Clean and uncontaminated. If other than
mains supply is proposed provide evidence of suitability. Test to BS 3148 if
instructed.
SAMPLES/APPROVALS
210 A33/APPROVAL OF PRODUCTS: Where approval of a product is
specified the requirement for approval relates to a sample of the product and
not to the product as used in the Works. Submit a sample or other evidence
of suitability. Do not confirm orders or use the product until approval of the
sample has been obtained. Retain approved sample in good, clean condition
on site. Ensure that the product used in the Works matches the approved
sample.
220 SAMPLES OF FINISHED WORK: Where a sample of finished work is
specified for approval, the requirement for approval relates to the sample
itself (if approval of the finished work as a whole is required this is specified
separately). Obtain approval of the stated characteristic(s) of the sample
before proceeding with the Works. Retain approved sample in good, clean
condition on site. Ensure that the relevant characteristic(s) of the Works
match the approved characteristic(s) of the sample. Remove samples which
are not part of the finished Works when no longer required.
230 A33/APPROVALS: Where and to the extent that products or work are
specified to be approved or the CA instructs or requires that they are to be
approved, the same must be supplied and executed to comply with all other
requirements and in respect of the stated or implied characteristics either:
- To the express approval of the CA or
- To match a sample expressly approved by the CA as a standard for the
purpose.
240 A33/APPROVALS: Inspection or any other action by the CA must not be
taken as approval of products or work unless the CA so confirms in writing
in express terms referring to:
- Date of inspection
- Part of the work inspected
- Respects or characteristics which are approved
- Extent and purpose of the approval
- Any associated conditions.
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ACCURACY/SETTING OUT GENERALLY
321 A33/SETTING OUT: Check the levels and dimensions of the site against
those shown on the drawings, and record the results on a copy of the
drawings. Notify CA in writing of any discrepancies and obtain instructions
before proceeding.
322 A33/SETTING OUT: Inform CA when overall setting out is complete and
before commencing construction.
340 A33/APPEARANCE AND FIT:
- Arrange the setting out, erection, juxtaposition of components and
application of finishes (working within the practical limits of the design and
the specification) to ensure that there is satisfactory fit at junctions, that
there are no practically or visually unacceptable changes in plane, line or
level and that the finished work has a true and regular appearance.
- Wherever satisfactory accuracy, fit and/or appearance of the work are
likely to be critical or difficult to achieve, obtain approval of proposals or of
the appearance of the relevant aspects of the partially finished work as early
as possible.
- Without prejudice to the above and unless specified otherwise, tolerances
will (where applicable) be not greater than those given in BS 5606, Tables 1
and 2.
380 A33/RECORD DRAWINGS: Record details of all grid lines, setting-out
stations, bench marks and profiles on the site setting-out drawing. Retain on
site throughout the contract and hand to CA on Completion.
SERVICES GENERALLY
410 A33/SERVICES REGULATIONS: Any work carried out to or which affects
new or existing services must be in accordance with the Bye Laws or
Regulations of the relevant Statutory Authority.
420 A33/SERVICE RUNS: Make adequate provision for services, including
unobstructed routes and fixings. Wherever possible ducts, chases and holes
are to be formed during construction rather than cut.
440 A33/MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES must have final
tests and commissioning carried out so that they are in full working order at
Practical Completion.
SUPERVISION/INSPECTION/DEFECTIVE WORK
510 A33/SUPERVISION: In addition to the constant management and
supervision of the works provided by the Contractor's person in charge, all
significant types of work must be under the close control of competent trade
supervisors to ensure maintenance of satisfactory quality and progress.
520 A33/PERSON-IN-CHARGE: Give maximum possible notice to CA before
changing the person-in-charge or site agent.
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530 A33/ACCESS FOR CA: Provide at all reasonable times access to the Works
and to other places of the Contractor or Subcontractors where work is being
prepared for the Contract.
540 A33/OVERTIME WORKING: Whenever overtime is to be worked, give
CA not less than 2 working days notice, specifying times, types and
locations of work to be done. Concealed work executed during overtime for
which notice has not been given may be required to be opened up for
inspection and reinstated at the Contractor's expense.
550 A33/DEFECTS IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION to be reported to CA
without delay. Obtain instructions before proceeding with work which may:
- Cover up or otherwise hinder access to the defective construction, or
- Be rendered abortive by the carrying out of remedial work.
555 A33/ACCESS FOR INSPECTION: Give CA not less than two working
days notice before removing scaffolding or other facilities for access.
560 A33/TIMING OF TESTS AND INSPECTIONS: Agree dates and times of
tests and inspections with CA several days in advance, to enable the CA and
other affected parties to be present. On the previous working day to each
such test or inspection confirm that the work or sample in question will be
ready or, if not ready, agree a new date and time.
565 A33/TEST CERTIFICATES: Submit a copy of each certificate to CA as
soon as practicable and keep copies of all certificates on site.
570 A33/PROPOSALS FOR RECTIFICATION OF DEFECTIVE
WORK/PRODUCTS:
- As soon as possible after any part(s) of the work or any products are
known to be not in accordance with the Contract, or appear that they may
not be in accordance, submit proposals to CA for opening up, inspection,
testing, making good, adjustment of the Contract Sum, or removal and re-
execution.
- Such proposals may be unacceptable to the CA, and he may issue contrary
instructions.
580 A33/MEASURES TO ESTABLISH ACCEPTABILITY: Wherever
inspection or testing shows that the work, materials or goods are not in
accordance with the Contract and measures (e.g. testing, opening up,
experimental making good) are taken to help in establishing whether or not
the work is acceptable, such measures:
- will be at the expense of the Contractor, and
- will not be considered as grounds for extension of time.
590 A33/QUALITY CONTROL: Establish and maintain procedures to ensure
that the Works, including the work of all subcontractors, comply with
specified requirements. Maintain full records, keep copies on site for
inspection by the CA, and submit copies of particular parts of the records on
request. The records must include:
- Identification of the element, item, batch or lot including location in the
Works.
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- The nature and dates of inspections by the Contractor or CA, tests and
approvals.
- The nature and extent of any nonconforming work found.
- Details of any corrective action.
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WORK AT OR AFTER COMPLETION
610 A33/GENERALLY:
- Make good all damage consequent upon the work.
- Remove all temporary markings, coverings and protective wrappings
unless otherwise instructed.
- Clean the works thoroughly inside and out including all accessible ducts
and voids, remove all splashes, deposits, efflorescence, rubbish and surplus
materials consequent upon the execution of the work.
- Cleaning materials and methods to be as recommended by manufacturers
of products being cleaned, and to be such that there is no damage or
disfigurement to other materials or construction.
- Obtain COSHH dated data sheets for all materials used for cleaning and
ensure they are used only as recommended by their manufactures.
- Touch up minor faults in newly painted/repainted work, carefully matching
colour, and brushing out edges. Repaint badly marked areas back to suitable
breaks or junctions.
- Adjust, ease and lubricate moving parts of new work as necessary to
ensure easy and efficient operation, including doors, windows, drawers,
ironmongery, appliances, valves and controls.
640 A33/SECURITY AT COMPLETION: Leave the Works secure with all
accesses locked. Account for and adequately label all keys and hand over to
Employer with itemised schedule, retaining duplicate schedule signed by
Employer as a receipt.
654 A33/MAKING GOOD DEFECTS: Make arrangements with the CA, the
Employer and the Employer’s Agent and give reasonable notice of the
precise dates for access to the various parts of the Works for purposes of
making good defects and which works shall be timed to be carried out to
minimise inconvenience of use of the whole property of which the Site
forms part. Inform the CA when remedial works to the various parts of the
Works are completed.
A34 SECURITY/SAFETY/PROTECTION
GENERALLY
110 A34/THE PRE-TENDER HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN is integral with
the project Preliminaries, including but not restricted to the sections set out
below:
- Nature of the project: Sections A10 and A13.
- The existing environment: Section A12.
- Existing drawings: Sections A11 and A12.
- The design: Section A34.
- Construction materials: Section A34.
- Site-wide elements: Section A12.
- Overlap with client's undertaking: Sections A34 and A36.
- Site Rules: Sections A34 and A35.
- Continuing liaison: Section A31.
114 A34/CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS arising from the design of the project
include those identified in the Health and Safety Plan. Commonplace
hazards should be controlled by good management and good site practice.
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117 A34/HEALTH HAZARDS arising from the specified construction materials
include those identified in the Health and Safety Plan. Common place
hazards which should be controlled by good management and good site
practice.
120 A34/THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN,
developed from the Outline Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan (see
section A30) must be submitted to the CA not less than 10 working days
before the proposed date for start of construction work. Do not start
construction work until the Employer has confirmed in writing that in his
view the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan includes the procedures
and arrangements required by CDM Regulation 15(4).
125 A34/HSE APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE: Comply with the
following:
- Management of health and safety at work.
- Managing construction for health and safety.
130 A34/SECURITY: Adequately safeguard the site, the Works, products,
materials, plant, and any existing buildings affected by the works from
damage and theft. Take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorised
access to the site, the Works and adjoining properly.
140 A34/STABILITY: Accept responsibility for the stability and structural
integrity of the works during the Contract, and support as necessary. Prevent
overloading: details of design loads may be obtained from CA.
170 A34/EMPLOYER'S REPRESENTATIVES SITE VISITS:
Inform the CA in advance of all safety provisions and procedures (including
those relating to materials which may be deleterious) which will require the
compliance of the Employer or his representatives when visiting the site.
Provide protective clothing and/or equipment for the Employer and his
representatives as appropriate.
PROTECT AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:
221 A34/NOISE: Fit all compressors, percussion tools and vehicles with
effective silencers of a type recommended by their manufacturer.
- Do not use or permit employees to use radios or other audio equipment.
230 POLLUTION: Take all reasonable precautions to prevent pollution of the
site, the Works and the general environment including streams and
waterways. If pollution occurs inform the appropriate Authorities and the
CA without delay and provide them with all relevant information.
240 NUISANCE:
- Take all necessary precautions to prevent nuisance from smoke, dust,
rubbish, vermin and other causes.
- The whole of the Works shall be carried out in such a manner as to
cause as little inconvenience as possible to adjacent owners and the public
and the Contractor will be held responsible for any claims that may arise
from the disregard of the this clause.
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- All debris shall be kept well watered during the Works and during
loading to prevent dust rising.
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245 EXPLOSIVES: Explosives shall not be used
250 A34/ASBESTOS BASED MATERIALS: Report immediately to the CA
any suspected asbestos based materials discovered during
demolition/refurbishment work and not indicated in the Asbestos Survey
(see Appendix E). Avoid disturbing such materials. Agree with the CA
methods for safe removal or encapsulation.
260 A34/FIRE PREVENTION: Take all necessary precautions to prevent
personal injury, death, and damage to the Works or other property from fire.
Comply with Joint Code of Practice 'Fire Prevention on Construction Sites'
published by the Building Employers Confederation and the Loss
Prevention Council.
263 A34/FIRE PREVENTION: Smoking will not be permitted on the Site.
265 A34/BURNING ON SITE of materials arising from the work will not be
permitted.
270 A34/WATER: Prevent damage from storm and surface water. (Items for
keeping the site and excavations free of water are given elsewhere).
280 A34/MOISTURE: Prevent the work from becoming wet or damp where this
may cause damage. Dry out the Works thoroughly. Control the drying out
and humidity of the Works and the application of heat to prevent:
- Blistering and failure of adhesion.
- Damage due to trapped moisture.
- Excessive movement.
285 A34/INFECTED TIMBER: Where instructed to remove timber affected by
fungal/insect attack from the building, do so in a way which will minimise
the risk of infecting other parts of the building.
290 A34/WASTE:
- Remove rubbish, debris, surplus material and spoil regularly and keep the
site and Works clean and tidy.
- Remove all rubbish, dirt and residues from voids and cavities in the
construction before closing in.
- Ensure that non-hazardous material is disposed of at a tip approved by a
Waste Regulation Authority.
- Remove all surplus hazardous materials and their containers regularly for
disposal off site in a safe and competent manner as approved by a Waste
Regulation Authority and in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Retain waste transfer documentation on site.
294 SALVAGED MATERIALS: The Contractor shall not be permitted to
conduct the sale of any salvaged materials from Site.
320 MILLENNIUM COMPLIANCE: Certify that equipment containing
computer chips complies with PD 2000-1: ‘A Definition of Year 2000
conformity requirements’ published by BSI.
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PROTECT THE FOLLOWING:
410 A34/WORK IN ALL SECTIONS: Adequately protect all types of work and
all parts of the Works, including work carried out by others, throughout the
Contract. Wherever work is of an especially vulnerable nature or is exposed
to abnormal risks provide special protection to ensure that damage does not
occur.
420 A34/EXISTING SERVICES:
- Notify all service authorities and/or adjacent owners of the proposed works
not less than one week before commencing site operations.
- Before starting work check positions of existing mains/services. Where
positions are not shown on drawings obtain relevant details from service
authorities or other owners.
- Observe service authority's recommendations for work adjacent to existing
services.
- Adequately protect, and prevent damage to all services. Do not interfere
with their operation without consent of the service authorities or other
owners.
- If any damage to services results from the execution of the Works, notify
CA and appropriate service authority without delay. Make arrangements for
the work to be made good without delay to the satisfaction of the service
authority or other owner as appropriate. Any measures taken by the CA to
deal with an emergency will not affect the extent of the Contractor's liability.
- Replace any marker tapes or protective covers disturbed during site
operations to the service authority's recommendations.
430 A34/ROADS AND FOOTPATHS: Adequately maintain roads and
footpaths within and adjacent to the site and keep clear of mud and debris.
Any damage to roads and footpaths caused by site traffic or otherwise
consequent upon the Works must be made good to the satisfaction of the
Local Authority or other owner. Bear all costs arising.
450 A34/EXISTING FEATURES: Prevent damage to existing buildings, fences,
gates, walls, roads, paved areas and other site features which are to remain
in position during the execution of the Works.
460 EXISTING WORK: Prevent damage to existing property undergoing
alteration or extension and make good to match existing any defects so
caused. Remove existing work the minimum necessary and with care to
reduce the amount of making good to a minimum.
465 A34/BUILDING INTERIORS: Protect building interiors exposed to
weather during the course of alteration work with temporary enclosures of
sufficient size to permit execution of the work and which will remain
weathertight in severe weather.
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481 ADJOINING PROPERTY: Prevent trespass of workpeople. Take all
reasonable precautions to prevent damage to adjoining property. Obtain
permission as necessary from the owners if requiring to erect scaffolding on
or otherwise use adjoining property, and pay all charges. Remove and make
good on completion or when directed. Bear the cost of repairing any damage
arising from execution of the Works.
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490 A34/EXISTING STRUCTURES:
- Provide and maintain during the execution of the Works all incidental
shoring, strutting, needling and other supports as may be necessary to
preserve the stability of existing structures on the site or adjoining, that may
be endangered or affected by the Works.
- Support existing structure as necessary during cutting of new openings or
replacement of structural parts.
- Do not remove supports until new work is strong enough to support the
existing structure. Prevent overstressing of completed work when removing
supports
A35 SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/SEQUENCE/TIMING
110 A35/SCOPE: The limitations described in this section are supplementary to
limitations described or implicit in information given in other sections or on
the drawings.
140 A35/ACCESS TO THE SITE: See section A12.
150 USE OF THE SITE: See section A12.
155 A35/SCAFFOLDING: Ensure that standing scaffolding is erected early
enough and/or dismantled late enough to suit the programmes of all
subcontractors.
160 WORKING AREA. The Contractor shall be confined to those parts of the
property strictly necessary of the execution of the Works
170 A35/USE OR DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS: Materials and plant for the
Works shall be delivered directly either directly to the working area or the
secure Contractor’s compound and shall not be stored in any other area or
on adjacent footpaths or highways either permanently or awaiting removal.
Materials awaiting incorporation must be stored on a protective membrane
to minimise damage to paving and hardstandings.
190 A35/WORKING HOURS:
Working hours shall be 8.00 am to 6.30pm weekdays. Sunday and Bank
Holiday working shall not be permitted..
A36 FACILITIES/TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES
110 A36/LOCATIONS: Inform CA of the intended siting of all spoil heaps,
temporary works and services.
120 A36/MAINTAIN, alter, adapt and move temporary works and services as
necessary. Remove when no longer required and make good.
SITE ACCOMMODATION
210 A36/ROOM FOR MEETINGS: Provide suitable temporary accommodation
for site meetings, adequately heated and lit, with table and chairs for 10
people. The room may be part of the Contractor's own site offices.
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261 A36/SANITARY ACCOMMODATION: Provide and maintain in a clean
condition sanitary accommodation for the Employer's representatives, either
separate or shared with the Contractor's supervisory staff.
281 A36/EXISTING ACCOMMODATION: The existing property may be not
used as temporary accommodation.
321 A36/TEMPORARY FENCE(S):
Provide, maintain and adapt and subsequently remove temporary fencing,
hoarding, screens, planked footways, guard rails, gantries and the like as
may be necessary for protecting the public and others for the proper
execution of the Works and for meeting the requirements of the Local or any
other Authority.
336 PROTECTION OF SCAFFOLDING: Ensure that unauthorised access to
necessary scaffolding is prevented at all times particularly outside working
hours. Ensure that projections at ground floor level adjacent to any
permanent or temporary access to the building are kept to a minimum and
are adequately protected. In areas adjacent to or generally used by the
public, the bottom two metre lengths shall be painted white and shall be
360 A36/NAME BOARD: Obtain approval for and provide a suitable temporary
name board displaying:
- Title of project.
- Name of Employer.
- Names of Consultants as follows:
Contract Administrator: Ringley Chartered Surveyors
Quantity Surveyor: Ringley Chartered Surveyors
- If the Contractor wishes, names of Contractor and Subcontractors.
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
410 A36/LIGHTING: During finishing work and inspection provide temporary
lighting, the intensity and direction of which closely resembles that provided
by the permanent installation.
421 A36/LIGHTING AND POWER: The electricity supply from the Employer's
mains may be used for the Works by the Contractor. Take responsibility for
operation and maintenance and arrange supervision by and indemnification
of the appropriate subcontractors, and pay costs arising.
The Contractor shall install, maintain and subsequently remove a check
meter. The direct cost of the electricity consumed shall be calculated and
paid to the Employer at Practical Completion..
Point of supply: to be determined by the Contractor.
431 WATER for the Works.
The Employer’s mains may be used for the Works (avoidable waste
excepted).
The Contractor shall provide the necessary temporary adaptations and
connections, inform Statutory Undertaker and pay all costs arising.
Conditions/restrictions: There shall be no effect on the building supply.
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442 A36/TELEPHONES: Provide as soon as practicable after the Date of
Possession a joint temporary on site telephone for use by the Contractor,
Subcontractors and those acting on behalf of the Employer. Make
arrangements (e.g. an external bell) to ensure that incoming calls are
answered reasonably promptly. Allow for the cost of a modest number of
calls made by those acting on behalf of the Employer.
443 FACSIMILIE: Provide a suitable facsimilie machine as soon as practicable
after the Date of Possession either with its own dedicated telephone line or
connected to the telephone line (see A36:442) with automatic switching for
use by the Contractor, Subcontractors and those acting on behalf of the
Employer. Maintain the machine and provide an adequate supply of fax
paper. Allow for the cost of a modest number of uses by those acting on
behalf of the Employer.
461 A36/TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY: The permanent heating
installation may be used for drying out the Works and controlling
temperature and humidity levels, but:
- The Employer does not undertake that it will be available.
- The Contractor must take responsibility for operation, maintenance and
remedial work, and arrange supervision by and indemnification of the
appropriate Subcontractors, and pay costs arising.
490 A36/BENEFICIAL USE OF INSTALLED SYSTEMS: Unless specific
permission is given by the employer and installer, the permanent supply,
disposal, mechanical, electrical, communications, transport and access
systems may not be used for any purpose other than running in, testing and
commissioning. Where permission is given for any other use of a system
before Practical Completion of the works it must be subject to a separate
written agreement between the parties and in accordance with the
recommended procedures given in NJCC Guidance Note 10.
500 A36/METER READINGS: Where charges for service supplies need to be
apportioned ensure that meter readings are taken by relevant authority at
possession and/or completion as appropriate. Ensure that copies of readings
are supplied to interested parties.
530 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Provide and maintain for the sole use of those
acting on behalf of the Employer in sizes to be specified:
- ……..No Safety helmets
A37 OPERATION/MAINTENANCE OF THE FINISHED BUILDING
113 A37/THE HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE is an information source and
guide for the Employer and end users providing an understanding of the
building and its systems and enabling it to be operated and maintained
safely. Provide the Planning Supervisor, with 2 copy/copies of the
information required below not less than 4 weeks before Practical
Completion.
- Details of construction methods and materials which may present
significant residual hazards with respect to cleaning, maintenance or
demolition for all Contractor designed and performance specified work.
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- A full description of each of the building services systems installed, written
to ensure that the Employer's staff fully understand the scope and facilities
provided.
- Operating and maintenance instructions for all equipment and systems
installed.
Copies of manufacturers current technical literature and COSHH dated data
sheets for all materials, plant and equipment selected by the Contractor.
- General maintenance instructions for all items of Contractor designed or
performance specified work.
As-built drawings recording details of construction for all Contractor
designed and performance specified work.
220 A37/TRAINING OF EMPLOYER'S STAFF: Before Practical Completion
explain and demonstrate to the Employer's maintenance staff the purpose,
function and operation of the installations including all items and procedures
listed in the Building Manual. Include for not less than 7 operating days for
this purpose.
230 SPARE PARTS: At least 4 weeks before Practical Completion submit to the
CA a schedule of spare parts that the Contractor recommends should be
obtained and kept in stock by the Employer for maintenance of the services
installations. State against each item the manufacturer's current price,
including packaging and delivery to site.
A4 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS
A40 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: MANAGEMENT AND
STAFF
110 MANAGEMENT AND STAFF
A41 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: SITE
ACCOMMODATION
For details of site accommodation required or made/not made available by
the Employer see section A36.
110 A41/SITE ACCOMMODATION
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A42 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: SERVICES AND
FACILITIES
For details of services and facilities required or made/not made available by
the Employer see section A36.
110 A42/POWER
120 LIGHTING
130 A42/FUELS (excluding fuels for testing and commissioning)
140 A42/WATER
150 TELEPHONE AND ADMINISTRATION
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160 SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE (see A34/170)
170 STORAGE OF MATERIALS (see A33/150)
180 RUBBISH DISPOSAL (see A34/290)
190 A42/CLEANING (see A33/610)
200 A42/DRYING OUT (see A34/280)
210 PROTECTION OF WORK IN ALL SECTIONS (see A34/410 et seq)
220 A42/SECURITY (see A34/130)
230 A42/MAINTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADS (see A34/430)
240 A42/SMALL PLANT AND TOOLS
310 ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES ITEMS: Insert below
further cost items as may be required, with fixed charges and time related
charges as appropriate:
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
A43 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: MECHANICAL PLANT
110 A43/CRANES
120 A43/HOISTS
130 PERSONNEL TRANSPORT
140 A43/TRANSPORTA43/
160 CONCRETE PLANT
250 A43/ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL PLANT ITEMS: Insert below further
cost items as may be required, with fixed charges and time related charges
as required:
A44 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: TEMPORARY WORKS
For details of temporary works required or made/not made available by the
Employer see section A36.
110 A44/TEMPORARY ROADSA44/A44/
120 TEMPORARY WALKWAYS
130 ACCESS SCAFFOLDING
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140 SUPPORT SCAFFOLDING AND PROPPING
150 A44/HOARDINGS, FANS, FENCING, ETC.
160 HARDSTANDING
170 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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250 ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY WORKS ITEMS: Insert below further cost
items as may be required, with fixed charges and time related charges as
required:
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EXTERNAL WORKS
SCAFFOLD - MAIN BUILDING
1 Provide scaffolding to all elevations to access all works. All
scaffolding lift to fully boarded provided with handrails and tow
boards and properly tied into the building. All scaffolding must
comply with statutory safety legislation in every respect and must be
maintained, throughout the duration of the works to ensure that it
remains in a proper and safe condition. Provide certificate once
scaffolding has been erected to the CA and a method statement for
the process of erection and striking of the scaffoldi on completion.
2 Provide costs for alarming the scaffolding with a flashing lighting light
alarm for the duration of the works.
3 NOTE:
The contractor is to provide an alternative cost for a telephone linked
alarm. £.
4 Erecting prominent ground level position (danger men at work
overhead sign).
FRONT ELEVATION
MASONRY REPAIRS
BRICKWORK POINTING
5 Rake out eroded pointing to underside of entrance walkway on both
sides to a depth of 20mm and re-point with mortar mix of cement
lined sand 113.
6 Allow for carefully pulling back all shrubbery and alike to access all
brick faces.
Approximately 8 sq.m.
DECORATIONS TO FRONT ELEVATION
MASONRY
7 Thoroughly prepare all previously painted brickwork to façade.
Scrape off all loose and flaking paint. Remove all alkaline affected
areas back to brickwork and thoroughly clean. Prepare all areas
where painting surfaces have been scraped off ensuring that no
loose paint coats remain. Apply full coat of masonry stabiliser and
allow for inspection by Contract Administration for spot painting all
bare areas. Allow to dry before applying 2 full coats of smooth dulux
masonry paint to all brickwork.
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DECORATIVE FEATURES
8 Cut out any loose or defective areas of pointing around cills, lintels,
parapets, etc, and repoint. Thoroughly prepare all surfaces by
scraping off all loose and flaking paint back to a firm edge. Apply 1
coat of masonry stabiliser. Allow to dry spot paint bear areas and
decorate all decorative features in a contrasting colour. Neatly cut
paint into all returns and contours ensuring straight exist between
brick facade and ornate features.
ROTTEN RENDERED PLINTH
9 Remove all cut alkalide salts and thoroughly wash clean. Total area
of bottom plinth. Allow to dry and apply alkalide resisting primer to
masonry surfaces as necessary. Allow to dry and apply 2 full coats
of smooth masonry paint to total surface ensuring all paint is cut into
top edge brickwork and ensure that plinth is painted as close to
ground level as possible.
JOINERY
10 Thoroughly prepare windows to total front elevation. Allow for
making good all areas of deteriorated woodwork. Scrape off all
loose and flaking paint back to a firm edge. Feather off by sanding
all surfaces and apply one full coat of dulux primer to all bare areas,
allow to thoroughly dry, fill all holes and new perfections such as
mitre joint, open timber frame and allow for hacking out 30% of
cracked and defective putties. Thoroughly re-base and apply
appropriate primer coat in accordance with ICI's recommendations;
allow to dry and re-putty using linseed oil putty to be as 544 for
timber windows. Sand down level with all adjoining surfaces: all
made good areas. Apply a second coat of primer to all made good
areas overlapping the previous coat. Bring forward and made good
and primed areas and apply spot painting using dulux undercoat.
Allow to thoroughly dry and apply one full coat of dulux undercoat
and two full coats: gloss finish to all windows in accordance with
ICI's recommendations and specifications.
11 Allow for carefully removing all cracked or broken glazing: hack out
all putties; clean and prepare. Supply and install clear float glass to
soft wood timber frame using linseed oil putty; include for glazing
thickness; 3mm to 6mm. Provisional sum (defined) of £300.
WALKWAY WINDOWS AND CONCRETE CILLS
12 Thoroughly prepare 2 windows. Check the windows are timber
defect. Remove any rot or defective parts. Supply and installing
leading cills etc; include for hacking off all loose and failed putties.
Thoroughly prepare, prime all bear areas for areas for making good,
make good and apply separate primer coat overlapping first coat.
Bring forward by stop-painting all affected areas before applying 2
full undercoats and 2 full gloss coats.
13 Cut out small areas of defective concrete cills, repoint and repair as
necessary. Prepare and decorate with 2 coats of smooth masonry
paint, concrete cill. Cut in paint neatly to all fragments.
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EXTERNAL DOORS
MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR
14 Prepare door and door frame by scraping down and sanding down all
surfaces and apply filler to minor cracking and uneven surfaces
using 2 pack base filler. Spot-prime bear areas or filled areas and
apply 1 undercoat and 1 gloss finish. Allow for colour choice.
15 Thoroughly prepare balcony doors, door frame and fanlight above.
Scrape off all loose and flaking paint, fill and make good holes and
open mitres using 2 pack resin filler. Allow to thoroughly dry, sand
down all fillers and stop-paint all bare areas and filled areas. Allow
for 10% of all putties to be removed and apply 1 full coat and 2 full
gloss coats. 4.
BALCONY RAILINGS
16 Thoroughly prepare existing railings by scraping back all areas of
damaged and defective paint codes, wire brush corroded areas and
clean leaving a clean metal surface; rub down with a hard abrasive
paper and dust off. Spot prime all previously cleaned areas of metal
railing using metal primer zinc phosphate and allow to thoroughly
harden before bringing forward primed areas with 1 full coat of dulux
trade undercoat; once thoroughly dry apply full coat of undercoat to
total area of rain and 1 full gloss finish. All in accordance with ICI's
recommendations and specification.
17 Thoroughly clean all outlets and remove all blockages or debris.
Sweep clean all areas to 4 balconies.
RAINWATER GOODS
18 Overhaul as necessary all existing cast iron downpipe gutter to front
elevation of main roof; check and make good all joints seal, bracket;
allow for testing all gutters and downpipes on completion including
removal of all cills and organic matter.
EXTERNAL MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR
19 Prepare previously painted front door doorframe and glazing
surrounds; bring forward and decorate external side only. Allow for
the removal of all door furniture and replacing on completion; include
cutting in around hinges, locks and glazing neatly ensuring these
remain free of any paint; remove all old existing paint from door
finishes if existing. Remove all defective paint coatings, degrease,
make good, spot prime bear areas and apply 1 full coat of undercoat
and 1 full gloss coat. Ensure that the door remains open and is
allowed to dry.
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DECORATE GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES
20 Thoroughly wash down all cast iron gutters and downpipes, scrape
off all loose flaking paint and spot prime using metal primer. Allow to
dry and apply 1 full undercoat and 1 full gloss coat for gutters and
downpipe: front elevation. Allow for colour choice.
REAR ELEVATION
MASONRY REPAIRS
21 Rake out defective pointing and cracking to ground floor rear window
on left hand side, above lintel and below concrete cill. Allow for
cutting out and removing 4 bricks and replacing with new automatic
existing. Pointing to be raked out: depth of 20mm depth; re-point to
match existing cement line, sand, mortar, to a neat with a strut
profile. Approximate area: 1 sq.m.
22 Carefully remove 1 course of brickwork below 2 windows where cill
missing. Thoroughly prepare brickwork and casting 2 concrete cills
to match existing cills elsewhere in the building. Ground floor level
flat 1 basement: allow for repointing all disturbed areas and decorate
on completion.
23 Carefully chop out brickwork around redundant flue: tooth back to
uniform area. Thoroughly clean and repair. Supply and build in new
brickwork. Flush with existing brickwork and point to match existing;
include for pointing all disturbed adjacent areas. Allow for
approximately 1 sq.m.
24 Thoroughly clean all brickwork to right hand side of rear door or left
elevation of building where water stained. Rake out all defective
pointing to brickwork to 20mm depth; repoint to match existing in
cement lime sand mortar to a neat weather strut profile. Allow for
approximate area of 1.5m.
25 Cut out and repair broken cill edges, corners and the like; allow for
re-casting up to 10. Locations to be confirmed by CA. Where cills
are cracked allow for local grinding cracks to a depth of 20mm and
fill using sand cement mortar. Allow for pointing around seals and
leave ready for decoration. All rear and side elevations.
DECORATIONS TO MASONRY
PAINTED BRICKWORK
26 Decorate all previously painted brickwork in various locations.
Include in window reveals and below windows at basement level.
27 Thoroughly scrape off and wire brush all paint surfaces to previously
painted concrete seals. Ensure that all previous repairs remain
sound. Allow for minor filling to uneven surfaces to form straight
lines and remove any ponding. Thoroughly prepare and apply 1 full
coat of major re-stabiliser and 2 full coats of exterior weather shield
masonry smooth paint to total surfaces, ensuring to cut the paintwork
neatly into brickwork: 81.
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DECORATION TO EXTERNAL JOINERY
28 Thoroughly prepare all previously painted timber sash and casement
windows to rear and side elevations by scraping off all loose and
flaking paint and sand down all other painted surfaces. Thoroughly
brush down and remove all dust and flaking and spot-prime all bare
areas. Allow for cutting out minor areas of woodwork where rot and
repair with window care system. Allow for priming all made good
areas of woodwork. Allow to thoroughly dry and spot-paint all
previously primed areas with exterior areas with exterior undercoat.
Allow to thoroughly dry and apply 1 full undercoat and 2 full gloss
coats. 81 windows.
DOORS
29 Thoroughly prepare 2 doors to right hand side elevation. Scrape off
all loose and flaking paint to doors and door frames to right hand
side elevation. Sand down all surfaces to smooth flat finish. Apply 1
full primer coat for filling and making good. Fill spot-prime all made
good areas and apply 2 full coats and 2 full gloss coats.
30 Scrape off all loose and flaking varnish coats back to a sound
surface and sand down surface to a smooth finish. Thoroughly dust
down and prepare fill, using brown putties or exterior colour filler and
apply 3 full coats of sadlin classic PX 65 reservation wood putty to
door and frame. 2 doors.
31 Thoroughly prepare window previously not painted to right hand side
elevation to basement floor flat. Apply 1 full primer coat, 2
undercoats and 2 gloss coats.
LEAN-TO
32 Thoroughly prepare all previously painted woodwork to lintel
including door frame and window and all frames. Thoroughly wash
down all timber surfaces to remove all grease and dirt. Allow for
spot-priming all bare areas and sanding down all painted surfaces.
Apply 1 full undercoat and 1 full gloss to all previously painted
woodwork ensuring to cut neatly around glazing and leave glazing
totally free of any paint.
33 Allow for the removal of pigeon netting on left hand side elevation top
floor, and replacing on completion one window only.
34 Allow for the removal all pigeon spikes where existing and apply and
fitting new on completion.
RAINWATER GOODS
35 Overhaul and thoroughly clean all gutters and downpipes. Remove
all seals and organic matter. Check and make good all joints, seals,
and brackets; allow for testing of gutters and downpipe surfaces and
apply 1 full undercoat and 1 full gloss to rear and side elevations.
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Last Printed: 8/15/2011 Page 48 of 48 £ p
