NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
December 17, 2002 114 LIBERTY STREET
REMOVAL OF DUST, DEBRIS, AND CONTAMINATED MATERIALS
06 TEMPORARY FACILITIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS:
A. Provide temporary connection to existing building utilities or provide temporary facilities as
required herein or as necessary to carryout the work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:
A. Provide new or used materials and equipment that are undamaged and in serviceable condition.
Provide only materials and equipment that are recognized as being suitable for the intended
use, by compliance with appropriate standards.
2.02 SCAFFOLDING:
A. All scaffolding shall be designed and constructed in accordance with OSHA (29 CFR 1926/
1910), Municipal Building Code, and any other applicable federal, state, and local government
regulations. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap of the above references, the most stringent
provisions are applicable. All scaffolding and components shall be capable of supporting
without failure of a minimum of 4 times the maximum intended load, plus an allowance for
impact. All scaffolding and staging must be certified by a licensed professional engineer.
B. Equip rungs of all metal ladders, etc., with an abrasive, non-slip surface.
C. Provide non-skid surface on all scaffold surfaces subject to foot traffic. Scaffold ends and joints
shall be sealed with tape to prevent penetration of contaminated dust.
2.03 WATER SERVICE:
A. Temporary Water Service Connection: All connections to the Owner's water system shall
include back flow protection. Valves shall be temperature and pressure rated for operation of
the temperature and pressures encountered. After completion of use, connections and fittings
shall be removed without damage or alteration to existing water piping and equipment. Leaking
or dripping fittings/valves shall be promptly repaired and or replaced as required.
B. Water Hoses: Employ new heavy-duty abrasion-resistant hoses with a pressure rating greater
than the maximum pressure of the water distribution system to provide water into each work
area and to each Decontamination Enclosure Unit. Provide fittings as required for connection to
existing wall hydrants or spouts, as well as temporary water heating equipment, branch piping,
showers, shut-off nozzles, and equipment.
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© AMBIENT GROUP, INC. - 2002
TEMPORARY FACILITIES
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