GARMENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER - CARACOL

SCOPE OF WORKS

Table of Contents

1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 3 1.1 Summary Description of the Project ...... 3 1.2 Documents and reference standards ...... 3 1.3 Knowledge of locations and implementation plans ...... 3 1.4 Provision ...... 4 1.5 Description of the structure ...... 4 1.6 Materials ...... 5 1.7 Installation and Implementation ...... 5 2 SITE PREPARATION ...... 6 2.1 Excavations ...... 6 2.2 Fill ...... 7 2.3 Access and parking ...... 7 3 CONCRETE, REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY ...... 8 3.1 Concrete ...... 8 3.2 Reinforced steel ...... 11 3.3 Formwork ...... 12 3.4 Masonry ...... 13 4 STEEL CONSTRUCTION ...... 15 4.1 Structural steel ...... 15 4.2 Fabricated metals and metal roofing ...... 16 5 WOOD AND BAMBOO ...... 19 5.1 Wood ...... 19 5.2 Bamboo ...... 19 5.3 Gypsum walls ...... 20

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6 COVERING FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING ...... 22 6.1 Tiles ...... 22 6.2 Coatings ...... 23 6.3 Paint ...... 25 7 DOORS AND WINDOWS ...... 26 7.1 Wooden doors ...... 26 7.2 Steel doors and frames ...... 27 7.3 Aluminum doors ...... 29 7.4 Toilet cubicle doors ...... 30 7.5 Jalousie Windows ...... 31 7.6 Door Hardware ...... 31 8 ELECTRICITY ...... 34 8.1 Norms and references ...... 34 8.2 Power supply ...... 34 8.3 Installation ...... 34 9 SANITATION - PLUMBING - FIRE SAFETY ...... 37 9.1 General ...... 37 9.2 Plumbing Work ...... 38 9.3 Plumbing material and equipment description ...... 39 9.4 Ventilation / air conditioning ...... 41 9.5 Fire Protection ...... 43 10 LANDSCAPING ...... 44 10.1 Excavation and backfilling ...... 44 10.2 Topsoil placement and grading ...... 44 10.3 Planting ...... 46 10.4 Granular subgrade ...... 46 10.5 Asphalt surface ...... 46 10.6 Paver surfaces, natural stone surfaces and stone curbs ...... 47

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Summary Description of the Project

This specification is intended to define the conditions for execution of the construction of a professional formation center for textile workers in Caracol, Department of North-East, in Haiti. It consists in the construction of a masonry building with an area of 1 679 m2 on one level. The building will be composed of:

§ 2 wings of classrooms; § 1 administration block; § 1 sanitary block; § Rainwater recovery garden.

The building will be completed with access roads, parking lots and a landscaped courtyard.

1.2 Documents and reference standards

The works are calculated and carried out in accordance with the standards and regulations in force in Haiti or, failing that, to Canadian or French standards and regulations, such as:

§ PS 92 Règles de construction parasismique applicables au bâtiment; § Règles de calcul intérimaires pour les bâtiments en Haïti, MTPTC, 2011; § Code National du Bâtiment d'Haïti (CNBH), 2012; § National Building Code of Canada, 2010.

In this document, the Project Manager means any authorized representative of UNOPS in Port-au-Prince.

The Contractor shall obtain appropriate permits and fully licensed insurance policies. He must ensure the safety of workers during construction according to the Safety Code on construction sites.

1.3 Knowledge of locations and implementation plans

Before commencement of the work, the Contractor must verify the plans and conditions on the site and report promptly any error, defect or omission he might determine or predict. He must have had obtained and checked all information he needs from concerned services. He may not invoke the lack of information to justify delays in the completion of the work.

Provide shop drawings to be approved by the Project Manager before performing any work. Retain a copy of the specifications and the drawings on site for the duration of the work.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 3 1.4 Provision

§ The site installations. § The furniture, transport at work, storage, installation, setting of all materials, components and ancillary works necessary for carrying out the work in accordance with these Specifications. § Conduct of site supervision until reception of the work and lifting of all reservations. § The supply, installation, withdrawal of all scaffolding necessary for the execution of the work. § Protection against weather, such as rain and wind until the facade panels and windows are in place. § Rehabilitation of works or works in progress, prior to the acceptance of the work with all the resulting consequences. § Provision of samples according to the choice of products, shapes and shades retained by the Project Manager under the actual site conditions. § The protection of all existing works and during construction, until the reception of the work. § Cleaning in progress and at the end of the work and the removal of waste, rubbish, etc. and all the materials used for the implementation of the works. § Provision of plans "as built" for all services and all the buildings. § The security of the site for the duration of the work until the final delivery of buildings.

The Contractor will be responsible for the execution of all work defined by the present Specification. He must deliver the fully completed works and compensate with his professional knowledge details that may have been omitted from the requirements and which would be required for the proper completion of the works according to the rules of art.

The Contractor will also be responsible for:

§ All materials testing for quality control; § The roads needed for access to works from primary or secondary roads; § The maintenance and rehabilitation of roads damaged by the movement of its transport equipment due to loading or transporting materials.

1.5 Description of the structure

Foundations: Mat footings in reinforced concrete cast directly on compacted and leveled granular soil, according to plans.

Paving: reinforced concrete dosed at 300 kg/m3, placed on a layer of compacted granular material. A polyethylene film will be embedded between the granular and the body to cut moisture.

Bearing structure: confined masonry of 20cm, posts and beams supporting the roof made of open web steel joists.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 4 1.6 Materials

Materials and equipment for carrying out the work will be of Haitian origin; materials and equipment of foreign origin will only be used in the case it proves impossible to get them on the Haitian market. Equipment and materials will come from domestic production or Haitian storage.

The Project Manager must approve all materials and their origin and the Contractor shall provide on request the certificates and documents certifying the origin and quality of materials.

The Project Manager may require the taking of samples if he judges necessary to represent the average quality of various supplies and to be used for analysis and laboratory testing, all these operations being performed at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide the physical characteristics of the materials and the results of the tests carried out by a laboratory approved by the Project Manager.

1.7 Installation and Implementation

The Contractor will build the following temporary facilities:

§ a local used for site meetings, lined with essential furniture for meetings, filing and opening of the plans; § a warehouse protected from bad weather conditions; § shelter for workers in case of rain; § sanitary facilities for workers.

The complete removal of materials, facilities and debris from the site must be made within 15 days from the date of provisional acceptance.

The site must have a backup generator.

The Contractor will also:

§ Make the layout and location of the buildings; § Verify and establish the excavation and/or fill levels.

The Contactor shall not start work before approval of the siting of buildings.

If requested by the Project Manager, provide a certificate which confirms that the work, including boundary fences, has been correctly located.

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 5 2 SITE PREPARATION

2.1 Excavations

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 the topsoil layer of the natural ground which contains substantial organic matter over the areas to be occupied by construction and paving. Stockpile site topsoil required for re-use. Protect stockpiles from contamination by other excavated material, weeds and building debris.

Excavate to give the levels and profiles required for construction, site services, paving, and landscaping. Allow for compaction or settlement or heaving. Include horizontal adjustment, backfilling after excavation of trenches, removal of surplus and any ancillary labor.

Mats: In reinforced concrete, poured directly on ground free from any organic materials, filled and compacted with a granular soil (sandy gravel, from river) by layers of 20 cm, at 95% of the modified Proctor Test, and levelled. Confirm that the foundation conditions meet the design bearing capacity. Provide even plane bearing surfaces. Step to accommodate level changes. Make the steps to the appropriate courses if supporting masonry.

All footings shall rest on undisturbed soil, cleaned of debris. Excavation works also includes trenching for mechanical and electrical lines. Whenever possible, excavations will be conducted by the local workforce. There will be no blinding concrete nor gravel under mats.

The Contractor shall pump, drain or exhaust any water that may accumulate on the site or in the trenches. Also, he will protect the bottom of excavations against moisture and rain and he will take great care to prevent softening of beds for any reason whatsoever, on which the concrete mats must bear. If, in the opinion of the Project Manager, the beds become unusable, the excavations will be expanded as needed until a firm support is reached and filled with concrete or compacted fill at appropriate levels.

During the excavation, the Contractor shall maintain the site free of any excess excavation of unsuitable materials. When public safety and security of the work so require, a shoring system will be installed. All work will be performed at no additional cost, according to the Project Manager’s instructions.

If rock or bad ground is encountered, advise the Project Manager immediately. Do not carry out any further work in the affected area until and unless instructed to do so by the Project Manager.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 6 2.2 Fill

The Contractor shall not begin filling before the Project Manager has inspected the site and given his permission. Fill from any river or quarry must be set up by layers of 20 cm thick properly watered and densified at 95% of the modified Proctor test. Supplies, transport, loading and unloading charges are included. The Contractor can use the soil on site if it meets the requirements of the Project Manager.

Backfill up to the levels indicated on the plans. The embankment consists of natural and clean sand and gravel, free of silt, clay, powdery or soluble materials and plant materials.

General fill: maximum particle size 75 mm, plasticity index not exceeding 15%. Select fill: well graduated granular inorganic material, crushed or quarried stone. Use select fill under concrete building slabs and paving and general fill in other areas. Place a layer of sand to the area of the building under concrete slabs and mats. Nominal thickness: 100 mm.

If, during the work, in the opinion of the Project Manager, materials or compaction are not consistent with the requirements in the present specifications, the Contractor shall remove and replace at no extra cost, the unacceptable materials and resume the embankments. Tests may be done at the expense of the Contractor.

2.3 Access and parking

For access roads and parking areas, remove top soil to a minimum of 20 cm, backfill with 15 cm of granular base topped with 5 cm of coarse sand or fine crushed rock. See section 10.5. to complete the information on the asphalt surface for the parking.

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 7 3 CONCRETE, REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY

3.1 Concrete

3.1.1 General

Reinforced concrete for columns, wall ties, beams, mats and slabs dosed at 350 kg/m3, including formwork, stripping, reinforcement and any constraints of implementation. Dimensions and reinforcement shall be used as prescribed in the plans.

§ Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages: § Completed formwork, and reinforcement, parts and embedment fixed in place; § Commencement of concrete placing; § Before core filling masonry; § Evaluation of surface finish.

The Contractor shall execute at his own expense and by a specialized laboratory approved by the Project Manager, a particle size analysis from the aggregates retained.

Slump: Test at least one sample from each batch before placing concrete from that batch in the work. Take the samples at the point of discharge on site. Remove rejected concrete from the site.

The Contractor must also perform a test for compressive strength of concrete on each of the following parts: mats foundations, beam, column or slab. Each test includes 3 cylinders (150 mm diameter x 300 mm height), including 1 for compression tests at 7 days and 2 for testing at 28 days. The minimum required strength in compression at 7 days will be 150 bar (15 MPa) and at 28 days it will be 220 bar (22 MPa). The Contractor shall have at all times on the site 6 molds for the execution of the specimens.

The Project Manager may require that the works carried out with concretes not offering after testing, the necessary guarantees, to be demolished and rebuilt at the expense of the Contractor, if they cannot be reinforced or otherwise validated.

3.1.2 Materials

All materials and their origin must be approved by the Project Manager and the Contractor shall provide him with the certificates and documents certifying the origin and quality of materials.

Cement will be Type I Portland Normal cement. The cement will be stored away from moisture. All wet cement or cement that has been altered by moisture will be rejected.

Sand for concrete will be washed, screened, particle size 0.1 / 6.3 mm, with suitable particle distribution. The gravel will be size 6.3 / 25 mm, washed and clean.

The mixing water shall not contain organic matter, grease or salt (sea water prohibited). Corrugated high adherence steel grade 400 with guaranteed yield strength of 400 MPa.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 8 The dosages of concrete measured in volumes are shown in the following table:

TYPE DOSAGE F’c USE 3 Cement-sand-gravel water kg/m mPa 1-3-6 5 150 10 Blinding, fill 1-2-4 3 300 20 Foundations, paving, unreinforced conc. 1-2-3 2 350 25 Tiles, wall ties, beams, columns 1-2-4 4 300 20 Grout (gravel max 10 mm) 1-4-0 1 Mortar, plaster (sand max 3 mm)

Note: Basic Measurement: Construction bucket: 19 liters Water should be provided in minimum quantities just to have a fairly firm mixture These amounts are for illustration purposes only, they are conditional on the results of tests

The E / C ratio (water to cement) will in all cases be less than 0.55. The concrete slump measured with the Abrams cone will be 100 mm +/- 25 mm. Storage areas for aggregates will be sheltered from the weather and enclosed by walls and soil will be clean and hard. Concrete for beams, columns, and higher vertical ties and slabs will be dosed at 350 kg/ m3. Concrete for footings, lower wall ties, mats and slabs on the ground will be dosed at 300 kg/ m3.

Provide a vapor barrier under slabs on ground in buildings. Lap joints 200 mm and seal the laps and penetrations with waterproof adhesive tape.

3.1.3 Execution

Concrete production will be in areas in the shade, well protected from the sun. The concrete will be protected in times of great heat until setting is complete and the Contractor will stop all new casting if there are no effective means to prevent the harmful effects of heat. Take precautions to prevent premature stiffening of the fresh mix and to reduce water absorption and evaporation losses. Mix, transport, place and compact the concrete as rapidly as possible.

Before and during placing maintain the formwork and reinforcement at a temperature not greater than 30oC by canvas protection, cold water spraying, or other effective means. When placed in the forms, the temperature of the concrete shall not exceed 35oC. Submit for approval the proposed method of maintaining the specified temperature of the placed concrete, which may include using chilled mixing water, spraying the coarse aggregate with cold water or covering the container transporting the concrete. Erect barriers to protect freshly laid concrete from drying winds.

The Contractor must continuously have on site two concrete mixers in service.

Before beginning the concrete work, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager of the date of such commencement and get from him all the necessary information. He will perform his work according to the rules of art and within a normal time so as not to delay the execution of the whole work. The Contractor will make sure the reinforcing steel and embeds are not moved during the pouring of the concrete.

Concrete should not be poured under water or placed in water. Any amount of water found in soil or in the formwork must first be removed before placing the concrete. The concrete should be set up within 30 minutes after mixing, and it will not be allowed to use concrete that has already begun to set.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 9 The placement of the concrete into the formwork will be permitted only after the Project Manager has inspected the formwork and checked the placement of the reinforcing steel. The Contractor shall notice the Project Manager 24 hours in advance. Immediately prior to pouring concrete, formwork will be thoroughly cleaned and watered.

Spare openings and put the sleeves, fasteners, bolts, brackets and other suspension parts embedded in concrete as required by other trades. Ensure that all dimensions are compatible with the plans. The concrete shall be deposited in the forms so as to avoid segregation of materials. It is forbidden to throw the concrete into the formwork from a height exceeding 1.2 m. To a greater height, the Contractor should use a hopper.

Concrete will be compacted or vibrated with suitable equipment. The vibrations will be stopped as soon as the grout will appear around the vibrating device. After stripping, vibrated concrete will present a homogeneous appearance (no nests, rocks or spalling). Defects will be corrected by the Contractor within 24 hours after stripping at its own expense and as directed by the Project Manager.

Repair: Reset the imperfect concrete by forming the edges perpendicular to the surface to be repaired

§ Wet the surface and apply with a brush a grout of cement-sand, ratio of 1: 1. § Cover with a cement-sand mortar of ratio of 1: 2 and containing 10% hydrated lime. § Repair hardened surfaces damaged by cutting or drilling.

Pouring and recovery If the pouring has been interrupted for any reason, it may be resumed, but the Contractor will clean the contact area to show the aggregates. Sprinkle long enough for it to be thoroughly soaked before being brought into contact with fresh concrete. Use a slurry to improve the adhesion immediately before pouring the new concrete. Contractor shall use a steel trowel for the interior slabs to produce a smooth and uniform surface and use a wood trowel on the exterior slabs to get a non-slip surface.

The Contractor shall deliver the raw concrete with smooth planes surfaces, the edges will be clean and very straight, ready for the application of the paint. He must remedy defects in flatness:

§ by grinding the protruding portions and rough edges; § Or by an overcoat for lack of material.

All concrete intended to remain formwork rough that does not meet the requirements above, will be demolished.

Concrete intended to receive a coating will present an appropriate facing with proper adhesion of the coating. It will be rough but will contain burr. The tolerances for floor surfaces to receiving a coating of thin and glued flooring are as follows: § Level: 4 mm; § Flatness: 3 mm under rule of 2 m; § Surface: fine troweling to produce the final finish free of trowel marks and uniform in texture and appearance.

The mats will be laid on a layer of compacted granular 10 cm. Polyethylene film 0.015 mm thick will be embedded between granular and paving to prevent rising humidity. The overlap between the sheets will be a minimum of 25 cm in both directions.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 10 Curing of concrete will be done by wetting. The day after concreting, concrete poured the day before will be kept moist at all times, and that for at least seven days. The means to be employed will be mats or canvas kept constantly moist, slight watering and polyethylene film. In all cases, the concrete is sheltered from direct sunlight for a period of at least 3 days.

Slabs and other horizontal surfaces shall be protected against damage and it will be forbidden to walk or work until they are sufficiently hard.

3.2 Reinforced steel

3.2.1 General

Make reinforcing steel frames and place them in the forms as required by:

§ ACI 315-99, Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement; § ACI 318-11, Structural Concrete Building Code, sections 7 and 12; § ACI Detailing Manual, issued by Committee 315.

3.2.2 Materials

Rebar: deformed steel bars of grade 400 MPa, ASTM A706 standard (except bars ¼ ‘’), brand new, rust free, clean and adherent. Tie wire: cold drawn steel conforming to ASTM A497 / A497M. Chairs, bar supports and shims: meet the standard ACI-315. Reinforcing steel frames must be shaped in accordance with ACI 318 standard, ANSI / ACI 315 standard and the ACI Detailing Manual. Welded steel wire mesh according to the ACI and CSA Standard G30.5.

3.2.3 Execution

Cut and bend the bars in strict accordance with the details shown on the plans. All bars must be cut and bent cold. Take all precautions to avoid damaging or soiling the rods during transportation, handling and storage on site. Use an adequate number of chairs and bar restraints in height and stiffness required to enable the cover of reinforcement is everywhere consistent with thicknesses specified in the table below:

Footings on ground 7 cm Mats, slab on ground or in contact with the ground or weather 5 cm Main steel beams and columns 5 cm Secondary steel (ties, stirrups, collars) 4 cm Slabs, wall ties 3 cm

The distance between the support bars must not exceed 1 m. All rebar must be implemented according to plan, secured and locked by means of concrete blocks or special steel or plastic parts.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 11 The minimum diameter of the folding mandrel is 5 times the diameter of the bar for 12 to 15 mm diameter bars.

Furthermore, the recovery, even partial, of a bent rod and the folding and unfolding of the bars left waiting is prohibited. Reinforcing steel will be set up precisely and secured against movement.

The Contractor shall obtain approval of reinforcing steel and its placement before pouring the concrete. Notify the Project Manager at least 24 hours before pouring.

3.3 Formwork

3.3.1 General

The formwork will be carried out in accordance with the plans of reinforced concrete. The rigidity of the formwork will be such that deformations do not exceed two millimeters of theoretical profiles. The Contractor shall provide sufficient quantity of formwork to meet the deadlines.

3.3.2 Materials

Formwork for concrete siding that will remain rough around the edges will be made using 20 mm plywood sheets or planed boards, according to the architectural drawing. They will be renewed as soon as their condition will no longer ensure to obtain surfaces of satisfactory quality. In principle, their use will be limited to four times. Before any pouring concrete, formwork shall be approved by the Project Manager.

3.3.3 Execution

§ The maximum allowable tolerance against plans will be 10 mm in 30 m, and no difference between the measured value and the dimension indicated in the plans will exceed 5 mm.

§ The formwork must withstand loads of construction and fresh concrete will get wet or treated with a non- stick oil approved before concreting. They will be perfectly tight, straight and level. Formwork for concrete siding that will remain rough of stripping will be made with plywood panels or planed boards.

§ The posts will be placed on a distribution sole, and in any case they will rest on elements such as bricks, blocks, stones, etc. In the case of necessary adjustment, use hardwood shims.

§ Stripping the walls, columns and wall ties can be done after at least 3 days, the slabs and beams after 7 days but letting the posts up to 21 days. The overhangs will remain supported for 28 days. The Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused by a stripping too early.

§ After stripping, concrete surfaces shall be protected from the sun by damp cloths, watering or other effective means.

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3.4.1 General

Masonry units with mortar dosed at 300 kg, including all supplies and components. 15x20x40 and 20x20x40 blocks, with a minimum compressive strength of 10 MPa.

The walls are installed plumb, level and straight, the joints are of equal thickness. The edges appear regularly plumb and without spalling. Vertical joints are alternated and have a thickness of 10 mm. The horizontal joints have a thickness of 10 mm.

All joints shall be filled with mortar. In the corners and crosses, the elements will always harp. Provide housing for lintels, reinforcements, etc. All vertical edges on access corridors will receive corner guards Armur kind or be chamfered 25 mm.

Tests on units will be made by the laboratory approved by the Project Manager at the expense of the Contractor, at the rate of one sample per 500 blocks, or per cargo and for each block type (15 or 20 cm) and for each supplier, the largest prevailing.

3.4.2 Materials

Agglomerated hollow precast cement units 15 or 20 cm thick: They will meet the specifications of Haitian standards. They will have, before implementation, at least one month of drying and less than 18% of porosity. The crushing strength should never be less than 100 kg/cm ² (strength of 10 MPa). Handcrafted fabrication will not be tolerated on site. Provide mortar mixes as follows: 1:1:6 (cement, lime, sand) for all general block work. Machine mix for six minutes minimum. The mortar is dosed at 300 kg cement /m3 of sand. Mixing water is clean, non-acidic. The sands are rough river sands or career, they are free of clay, organic matter, etc.

3.4.3 Execution

All walls and partitions defined on the architectural plans are finished quoted, unless otherwise indicated. Anticipate the use of half blocks and full support elements to form lintels. The Contractor shall perform the sealing of all tab necessary for installation works, reservations and various holes for all trades. The excess mortar will be removed. The portions of walls at ducts shall be made after the complete installation of the pipes. In the corners and crosses, the elements will always harp.

In any case, it will not be tolerated error greater than ± 1 cm. No out-of-plumb will be tolerated. If it is found an out of tolerance, demolition and reconstruction of defective parts will be required.

The mortar pans are cleaned every night. When the taking begins in the tank, the mortar is thrown; the manufacturing area of mortars is in the shade, well protected from the sun. All finishing masonry sloped (e.g. a pinion under the roof) are completed with reinforced concrete according to the exact slope. The masonry will be protected against the effects of weathering, especially in dry weather, they will be watered frequently but lightly so they will not dry out for a minimum of three days.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 13 Shell bed hollow blocks and completely fill bed joints and perpends. Keep perpends in alternate courses vertically aligned. Build in wall ties and accessories as the construction proceeds. If it is not practicable to obtain the required embedment wholly in the mortar joint in hollow core blockwork, fill appropriate cores with grout or mortar. Fill the backs of jambs and heads of steel doors frames solid with mortar as the work proceeds.

Protect masonry from rain and hot drying winds for at least 24 hours after laying. The damaged parts will be demolished to the healthy part, the leveling course of recovery is then treated as above.

Control joints: Maximum length of continuous wall: 6 m. Minimum width of control joint: 10 mm. Joint material: Clean the joints thoroughly and insert a 19 mm dia closed cell expanded polyethylene compressible backing rod before sealing. Fill the joints with gun-applied Thioseal 5000 single pack polysulphide flexible sealant for a depth of at least two-thirds the joint width.

3.4.4 Reinforced Masonry

Check if the core to be grouted is clean to the bottom. If not, cut a cleanhole at the base on one face of the block and clean the core. Cover the hole, place the reinforcing steel as shown on drawings and fill core holes with grout.

Wait at least 3 days after construction of blockwork before placing grout. Limit the height of pours to 3 m. Grout fill all cores below ground level.

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4.1 Structural steel

4.1.1 General

The Contractor shall provide the equipment, labor and material required to install and complete the various steel works including: § steel structure as shown on the structural drawings; § open web trusses; § anchor bolts and other accessories required by the various trades; § baseplates; § welding, painting and assembly.

Steel structures are welded together. Welds are made with outmost care on a regular and non-interrupted basis. All welds to be 6 mm continuous fillet welds for full perimeter of contact unless noted otherwise.

All work must be performed according to standard CAN 3-S16.1. Any welding must be performed in accordance with CSA W59. Structural welding must be performed by an experienced and recognized welder. The Project Manager may verify the qualification of welders and inspect the welds.

The Contractor shall prepare all shop drawings according to the plans and specifications. The drawings shall show all the details of fabrication and assembly of framework elements. He shall submit shop drawings in two copies to the Project Manager for approval.

No work shall begin before the approval of the plans by the Project Manager.

4.1.2 Materials

Structural steel shall conform to CSA G40.21 M78 standard, grade 300, weldable. Bolts, nuts and washers shall conform to ASTM A325 standard.

Welding materials shall conform to CSA-W59 standard. Electrodes shall conform to CSA standard-W48.1.2020.

All material shall be new, defect-free, straight and free from rust. Open-web steel joist fabricated from steel angles or square hollow sections. Sizes and quantities according to drawings. Various structural steel elements according to drawings, in size and quantities.

Painting: Surfaces should be cleaned by scraping and brushing, degreased with a suitable solvent, washed with fresh water and dried. Primer workshop in lead oxide. Touch up at site. Two secondary coats shall be applied on the site. For apparent or exposed steel: corrosion-resistant enamel, with light sanding between the two coats, color to be chosen by the Project Manager.

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4.1.3 Execution

The assembly will be performed by welding.

All steel will be delivered to the site, stored and handled to avoid any damage. The Subcontractor of the steel structure will assembly the steel elements according to S16.1 standard and shop drawings. The joists should be installed according to plan.

Painting: All surfaces must be dry and free of oil, rust, etc. before receiving the primer. After the erection of the structure, an additional layer of paint should be applied to all the places where it would have been damaged, as well as on bolts and new welds.

Bracing: The steel frame must be mounted in proper alignment and plumb, below the permissible deviations. Temporary bracing for the assembly to be used whenever necessary to avoid any load to which the structure may be subjected, including wind, equipment and employment. Neglect of proper forecasting forces induced by the assembly of the frame will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

At all times during manufacture and assembly workshop, the Project Manager will have access to the workshop for inspection. If deemed necessary, he may require that tests, expertise and analytical calculations are made by an independent laboratory at the expense of the Contractor. Welds must be executed with minimal lead times and total fusion of the thickness of the edges, with perfect binding and through, and with a slight overload on the surface.

Materials or works considered defective will be replaced by the Contractor at his own expense. The Contractor will also pay in this case for the laboratory.

All joists and roof members must be anchored to the upper horizontal chaining to resist uplift caused by the wind.

4.2 Fabricated metals and metal roofing

The Contractor shall prepare shop drawings according to the plans and specifications. The drawings shall show all details of fabrication and assembly of metal components. He shall submit to the Project Manager for approval, shop drawings in two copies. No work shall start before the approval of the plans by Project Manager.

Welds must be executed with minimal time and cause total fusion of the thickness at the edges, with perfect binding, without fining nor empty nor blowhole and with slight overhead to the surface.

All structural steel shall receive one coat of red lead primer and alterations at the site, before receiving two coats of enamel paint or epoxy as finishing paint, color to the choice of the Project Manager.

All roof panels and sheet metal roofing will necessarily have uniformity in the pattern and finish.

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4.2.1 Classroom roofing

Roofing of classrooms will be made with insulation boards SR2, thickness 5 inch (127 mm) 40 inches wide, sheet "Galvalume" (alu-zinc) on both sides, 26 gauge, as manufactured by the company Vicwest Inc., a division AWIP. Consult the technical book of the company for more details. The panels will be attached to each purlin as recommended by the manufacturer.

See structure and architectural drawings for more details.

Metal flashing, sheet "Galvalume" or alu-zinc which seal and finish fascia and soffits must be carried out by the same supplier as insulation board, namely, the company Vicwest Inc., division AWIP.

4.2.2 Administrative building roofing

Roofing of administrative building will be made with insulation boards SR2, thickness 5 inch (127 mm) 40 inches wide, sheet "Galvalume" (alu-zinc) on both sides, 26 gauge, as manufactured by the company Vicwest Inc., a division AWIP. Consult the technical book of the company for more details. The panels will be attached to each purlin as recommended by the manufacturer.

See structure and architectural drawings for more details.

Metal flashing, sheet "Galvalume" or alu-zinc which seal and finish fascia and soffits must be carried out by the same supplier as insulation board, namely, the company Vicwest Inc., division AWIP.

4.2.3 Restroom building roofing

Roofing of restroom building will be made with insulation boards HR3, thickness 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) 40 inches wide, sheet "Galvalume" (alu-zinc) on both sides, 26 gauge, as manufactured by the company Vicwest Inc., a division AWIP. Consult the technical book of the company for more details. The panels will be attached to each purlin as recommended by the manufacturer.

See structure and architectural drawings for more details.

Metal flashing, sheet "Galvalume" or alu-zinc which seal and finish fascia and soffits must be carried out by the same supplier as insulation board, namely, the company Vicwest Inc., division AWIP.

4.2.4 Exterior corridors roofing

Exterior corridors roofing will be made with metal roofing cladding, model "Prestige - System 3000" in "Galvalume" (alu-zinc) on both sides, 26 gauge, width 20 in. (508 mm), as manufactured by the company Vicwest Inc., a division AWIP. Consult the technical book of the company for more details. The panels will be attached to each purlin as recommended by the manufacturer.

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See structure and architectural drawings for more details.

Metal flashing, sheet "Galvalume" or alu-zinc which seal and finish fascia and soffits must be carried out by the same supplier as insulation board, namely, the company Vicwest Inc., division AWIP.

4.2.5 Soffits

Soffits of all buildings must be covered with corrugated sheet metal "Galvalume" (alu-zinc), thickness 1/2 inch (14 mm) 24 gauge, as manufactured by the company Vicwest Inc., a division AWIP. The panels will be attached to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer.

See architectural drawings for more details.

4.2.6 Gutters, downspouts and flashing

Gutters, downspouts, and all flashing will be made with sheet metal «Galvalume" or alu-zinc and should be made by the same supplier as insulation board, namely, the company Vicwest Inc., a division AWIP.

See architectural drawings for more details.

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 18 5 WOOD AND BAMBOO

5.1 Wood

5.1.1 Material

Unless otherwise stated, lumber must be soft wood, milled on four sides, with a moisture content equal to or less than 15% at the time of installation. All the wood will be the Southern Pine or similar, category no. 1. Treated wood will be using C-50 (CCA), with a 40 year limited warranty. Coating panels are spruce plywood, exterior grade, according to CSA 0151. Fasteners and accessories type: to comply with the requirements of part 9 of the CNBC 2010, use spiral nails.

5.1.2 Execution

Run, install the items according to the lines, levels, elevations and distances indicated; space out them evenly and to obtain a perfect leveling following of shrinkage due to drying. Partitions: frames of 40 x 90 mm at 400 mm, with top plate and base plate.

Any piece in contact with concrete should be treated lumber. Install frames around doors and windows, install required 19 mm plywood 19 mm for electrical panels.

All supports, furring or others required for the work of other sections. All structural elements and other nailing fund placed outside the building will be of treated wood.

5.2 Bamboo

5.2.1 Material

Bamboo used for the structure will be the species Guadua Angustifolia, Bambusa Balcoa or similar, with an average diameter of 100 mm (with a minimum of 80 mm at thin end) and a minimum wall thickness of 10 mm. Other bamboos can be used for the lattice work on walls, with an average diameter of 30-40 mm. Keep the 2/3 of the total height of the culm, the last third being rejected.

Do not cut culms younger than three years but not more than six years of age. Do not harvest in the rainy season or from a flowering grove. Do not cut lower than the second node, or higher than 300mm above the ground.

The bamboo culms should be as straight as possible. A rope stretched between the tip and butt ends should not fall outside of the culm. Variation in diameter over length should be kept to a minimum. A maximum taper of 10 mm per meter is acceptable for lengths up to 3 meters or 20 mm to 6 meters. Bamboo culms that show cracks or signs of insect or fungi attack will not be accepted.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 19 The culms should be cut immediately after a node and this part shall be placed at the top or on the side of the prevailing winds. The other end of the culms will be left free for ventilation to prevent inside moisture.

5.2.2 Joinery

All the joinery in the structure must be approved before their completion. In general, for structural connections, dowel connection using 10mm bolts will be used, together with lashing made from wet, green strips of bamboo, rattan, or hemp rope to hide the metal parts. Jointing may also use the glued-wood fitting and grout-filled connection with steel rebar, Lattice could be joined with steel wire, nails or screws.

5.2.3 Treatment

Bamboo shall be well treated, either naturally or chemically, using proven methods. The Contractor will have his proposal approved by the Project Manager. Note that the chemicals are more effective than natural means and take less time.

Structural Bamboo will be treated with boric acid, copper sulphate and sodium or potasium dicromate in proportions of 1.5:3:4 in a solution of 5 % (500g of chemicals for 10 litres of water) applied with a pressure of 20-25 psf. Non- structural bamboo, like wall lattice, will be treated with a solution of 5% boric acid and borex in proportions of 1: 1.5, at a pressure of 25 psf.

If the natural method is used, Contractor needs to:

§ harvest mature culms during the winter months; § dry the stems for a week in vertical position out of the ground, leaving the leaves; § soak them in water for 4-12 weeks; § Perforate all the diaphragms in the bamboo, except the one at the top; § Let dry the culms in upright position, 4-5 weeks in dry season, 8-10 weeks in rain season, until bamboo humidity drops to 15%.

5.3 Gypsum walls

5.3.1 Scope of work

The works described in this section include the providing and installation of drywall partitions for some wall of the administration building and the upper parts of the masonry walls of classrooms.

5.3.2 General

Submit two samples of drywall, metal studs, the moldings and the soundproofing insulation for approval by the Project Manager.

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5.3.3 Materials

Drywall partitions on administrative building

• Metal stud; 38 x 92 mm, gauge 20 at 400 mm, with top and bottom stud. • Gypsum waterproof panels comply with ASTM C 630, type X, thickness indicated. • Moldings: Electroplated zinc metal, 0.5 mm thick, model appropriate to the conditions, including: 1. Metal L-Trim 2. Metal corner bead • Soundproofing insulation: mineral wool fiber comply with CAN / ULC-S702, combustible classified according to CAN4-S114-M, thickness required to fill at least 90% of the cavity or as indicated on the drawings. Acceptable products: "Roxul AFB" or approved equivalent. • Fast drying gypsum plaster: Compound joint according to the ASTM C475 without asbestos, having a fast drying of 1 - 2 hours, with an adherent quality.

Gypsum partitions of the upper parts of the masonry walls of the classroom

• Metal stud; 38 x 41 mm, gauge 20 at 400 mm, with top and bottom stud. • Gypsum waterproof panels comply with ASTM C 630, type X, thickness indicated. • Moldings: Electroplated zinc metal, 0.5 mm thick, model appropriate to the conditions, including: 3. Metal L-Trim 4. Metal corner bead • Soundproofing insulation: mineral wool fiber comply with CAN / ULC-S702, combustible classified according to CAN4-S114-M, thickness required to fill at least 90% of the cavity or as indicated on the drawings. Acceptable products: "Roxul AFB" or approved equivalent. • Fast drying gypsum plaster: Compound joint according to the ASTM C475 without asbestos, having a fast drying of 1 - 2 hours, with an adherent quality.

5.3.4 Execution

Do not install panels before the frames, anchors, chocks, insulation and electrical and mechanical systems have been approved.

Leave drywall for 48 hours in room temperature before beginning installation.

Install the gypsum panels and the grouting on dry and clean surfaces.

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 21 6 COVERING FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING

6.1 Tiles

6.1.1 General

Tile and ceramic tiles laid hoarded with mortar dosed at 350 kg CPA including installation, grouting, all cuts, nicks, pipe tiles, cleaning, waste removal and rubbish from work, all supplies and constraints of implementation. See finished schedule on architectural drawings.

Services include: § The floors will be delivered free of all rubbish. They will be cleaned by sweeping, scraping and washing, until all traces of plaster or other impurities have disappeared in rough soil; § Checking levels; § Cups and carvings; § Connections to other works; § Removal off-site of all waste and rubbish resulting from the work; § Providing samples according to the options selected by the Project Manager; § The provision, transport at work, storage, implementation, installation, adjustment, cutting all materials and equipment necessary for carrying out the work; § The openings, cuts, various ways and fittings required in connection with the activities of other trades; § The rehabilitation works found to be defective or damaged, recorded in progress or acceptance; § The cleaning during construction and completion of work; § The finishes and polishes as directed by the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to have on his site the amount of verified and accepted materials essential to the effective conduct of which the sample has been approved by the Project Manager.

6.1.2 Materials

The Project Manager must approve tiles or vitrified porcelain tile mate. § Ceramic type 1 : 50 mm x 50 mm, Vitrified stoneware tiles, Color: blanche § Ceramic type 2 : 300 mm x 600 mm, Mate stoneware tiles, Color: anthracite gray

The tiles must not present any cracks or chips and must be classified as "first choice." The binder will be laying mortar cement. The sand will be sieved river sand or pit sand or hard washed sieve size of 0.08 / 25. Mortars will be prepared in accordance with the indicated dosages. The metered layer of mortar to 350 kg per m3 must be at least 1 cm thick.

Grout tile joints: The binder is cement. The grout will be cement or mortar dosed 800kg of cement per m3 of fine sand sifted 0.08 sieve. The slurry must be fluid to penetrate into the joints. Provide the same color that ceramic tiles.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 22 6.1.3 Execution

Surfaces must be clean and healthy and stripped of all impurities, gypsum waste ... etc. The tiles will be installed in tight joints or large joints. Laying tight joints to say seals may comprise the order of approximately 1 mm, taking into account dimensional tolerances of the elements. About lying wide from 1.5 mm seals will be made with strips, grids or any other suitable device. Tolerance arises: A rule 2m raised in every direction length should not accuse than 3 mm deviation in flatness or alignment.

6.2 Coatings

6.2.1 General

The roughcast and the coating will be carried out with mortar hourdage be dosed very fine and 300 kg / m3. Roughcasting (done in two layers) will have a thickness of 2 cm. Including all supplies and constraints of development and implementation, as a scaffold, etc... It is not required to make a roughcast and coating on the basement walls.

Before work commencing, surfaces to be coated will properly be prepared in order to obtain good adhesion: § Agglomerated: degraded joints; § Concrete: rough or pitted at the tip.

They will be sufficiently wetted so that the support does not absorb moisture from the mortar. All blooms will be thoroughly cleaned.

All defects found will be repaired as often as necessary and at the expense of the Contractor. Repairs should be strictly invisible. The coated fittings shall be avoided wherever possible. All defective fittings and all coarse coatings will be sanded.

6.2.2 Materials

The coatings are made with cement mortar according to the dosage of 1 part of cement to 4 parts of sand. The sand will be washed and 0.1 to 3.15 mm size. The mixing water shall not contain organic materials or salt (sea water prohibited).

6.2.3 Execution

6.2.3.1 Interiors coatings:

All coatings will be executed at the mortar. Their total thickness will be of 2 cm. The coatings will be implemented in three layers:

§ The bonding layer; § The rough layer with a minimum thickness of 1 cm;

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 23 § The top coat with a minimum thickness of 0.5 cm will be applied after making the first layer; § Cement will properly be hydrated, the sandbags will be avoided; § Immediately after curing the coating, the coating will be examined with a hammer and loose parts removed and replaced; § The second layer will be placed after washing and blowing first layer and with the same precautions; § Dusting of cement taken on fresh coating is strictly forbidden; § No cracks will be tolerated during the reception of the work; § All vertical edges on access corridors will receive corner guards Armur type or be chamfered; § The coatings will be finished by brush.

6.2.3.2 Exteriors coatings:

The coating will be shield executed. The resulting surface will have a very smooth appearance, well united, uniform color, and will be perfectly prepared. No trace of shield will be tolerated. All edges will be very straight and without overhang. The haunch layers will be performed by 5 to 10 mm thick.

a) First layer (primer layer):

The mortar should be very plastic and greatly projected on the carrier. This mortar layer is 3 mm thick.

b) Second layer:

This second layer will be done about eight days minimum after the first layer execution so that it had been part of its withdrawal. This layer is 10 mm thick.

c) Third layer (topcoat):

This layer will be executed after a delay of several days. It will be implemented in a mortar 5 mm thick to prevent premature drying, this layer will be watered regularly and especially the faces exposed to the sun for at least 3 days.

In general, the surfaces to be coated are moistened before application of the coating.

6.2.3.3 Polishing:

The floor will be rubbed and polished throughout the interior area that is not tiled.

Smooth finish, mechanically if possible and if surfaces allow it.

The screed is dosed to 450 kg of cement per m3 of sand. The screed is mounted on a rough surface, free from dust and dirt. The support will be moistened. The screed is not tinted. The thickness will be at least 2 cm.

The Contractor shall take all precautions to protect the finished floor.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 24 6.3 Paint

6.3.1 General

The Contractor shall provide the following services:

§ The supply, transportation and laying off all the preparatory work of coated paints and materials needed to perfect completion; § The supply, installation and withdrawal of all scaffolding necessary for the execution of the work; § The execution of samples according to the choice of products and colors used by the Project Manager on the control surfaces; § Examination of the surfaces of substrates, their brushing, polishing and dusting; § The protection of unpainted structures, soils, various coatings, carpentry (wood and metal), etc.; § Fittings and times needed after interventions by other trades; § The repair of defective or damaged work, either during construction or at the reception, with all constraints arising; § The protection of all painted surfaces to the reception of the work.

The Contractor shall take all necessary measures for its site to have the amount of verified and accepted materials essential to the effective conduct of works and which samples will have been accepted by the Project Manager in order to complete the work evenly.

6.3.2 Materials

The painting will be vinyl (diluted with water), white will be the first choice, green cachet kind. Painting will be semi- gloss. Alkyd lacquers are glycerophtalic.

At the request of the Architect, color samples will be performed at Contractor's expense. These samples will be performed on wafers made of the same material as the substrate on control surfaces.

6.3.3 Execution

The preparation of surfaces to be painted must be executed in accordance with the technical requirements of the manufacturer of the products. The painting must include at least the following steps: § Intermediate sanding, brushing and dusting, scraping, patching, sanding, etc....; § Print layer; § Coating; § A first layer of paint; § A second coat of paint after the first is perfectly dry; § The perfect cleaning of all hardware parts.

The colors are chosen by the Project Manager, who reserves himself the right to request an additional layer or retouch without the Contractor to claim any extras if, after completion and drying of the last layer, the support was not perfectly hidden. The final coat of paint will be given after complete termination of fittings of all kinds. After completing the work, the Contractor will be required to wash and clean at his own expense, tiles, baseboards, windows, tiles, sinks and all hardware parts and other non-parties to paint and that haven't been protected.

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 25 7 DOORS AND WINDOWS

7.1 Wooden doors

7.1.1 General

The Contractor will verify the finite dimensions on site prior to manufacture of doors and frames.

The Contractor will submit shop drawings for every type of door designs and include a table where each door will be identified in connection with the plan. Acceptance of shop drawings is intended only to ensure compliance and shall not relieve the Contractor from his liability to the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall not start the fabrication works before shop drawings and samples have been checked and approved by the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall protect doors against moisture, store in a well-ventilated area and protect against damage. Damaged or warped doors will be returned and replaced.

The Contractor shall provide a written guarantee certifying that the work will be free from defects in materials and labor and warping for a period of 5 years.

The Contractor shall submit a sample consisting of a door corner of 300 x 300 mm. Samples must show details of manufacture and details of the core, glazing and door walls.

7.1.2 Scope of work

The work described in this section include all activities relating to the supply and installation of wooden doors, solid core doors of pressed wood finish for stain and varnish type, complying to CAN/CSA-O132.2.1 standard, glazing and work on the drawings are specified in the schedule of doors and frames.

7.1.3 Materials

Solid core doors of chipboard with a density of 449 kg / m3 for stain and varnish finish depending on the model and dimensions shown on the plans and schedule of doors and frames, 45 mm thick. • Front: bamboo wood veneer + 0.508 mm laminated on a wood panel composite • Factory finishing: Anti-termite layer covered with a dye layer and two layers of varnish

Perform any preparation workshop to receive hardware.

Transparent safety glass 6 mm thick, in accordance with standard CAN / CGSB-12.1 (soaking should be done by using the horizontal method without clips).

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 26 7.1.4 Execution

Remove the doors from their packaging and install doors and hardware in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Adjust the hardware components so that the doors operate correctly. Adapt the dimensions given in the openings slip with a tolerance of 3 mm to the jambs and head of the frame. Provide a maximum tolerance of 13 mm between the bottom of the door and the finished floor or threshold.

When double-leaf door, endow one of the leaf of a same essence astragal and of the same category as the doors. Use concealed fixings on the edge of the door.

7.2 Steel doors and frames

7.2.1 General

The Contractor will verify the finite dimensions on site prior to manufacture of doors and frames.

The Contractor will submit shop drawings for every type of door designs and include a table where each door will be identified in compliance with architecture plans. Acceptance of shop drawings is intended only to ensure compliance and shall not relieve the Contractor from his liability to the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall not start the fabrication works before shop drawings and samples have been verified and approved by the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall protect doors against damage and store in a well-ventilated area. Damaged or warped doors will be returned and replaced.

The Contractor shall provide a written guarantee certifying that the work will be free from defects in materials, labor and warping for a period of 5 years.

The Contractor shall submit a sample consisting of a door corner of 300 x 300 mm. Samples must show details of manufacture and details of the core, glazing and door walls.

7.2.2 Scope of work

The work described in this section include all activities relating to the supply and installation of steel doors and frames to finish painting, complying with ANSI A250.4 (Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Physical Endurance for Steel Doors and Hardware Reinforcing), glazing and work on the drawings are specified on the drawings and door frames.

7.2.3 Materials

Welded steel frames: hot dip galvanized steel sheet of retail quality and coated with a zinc layer at a rate of at least 275 g / m2 (designation Z275) ASTM A653M, for components of the frames according to the model and dimensions shown in the plans and schedule of doors and frames. • Finish: red lead paint protection against corrosion and two-layer paint finish

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 27 Interior doors Steel: hot-dip galvanized steel sheet of retail quality and coated with a layer of zinc at a rate of at least 275 g / m2 (designation Z275) ASTM A653M, for components doors with dimpled core, type "honeycomb" in no more than 24.5 mm mesh Kraft paper depending on the model and dimensions shown on the plans and schedule of doors and frames. • Thickness of cover sheets: 1.2 mm thick • Finish: red lead paint protection against corrosion and two-layer paint finish

Exterior steel doors: hot-dip galvanized steel sheet of retail quality and coated with a layer of zinc at a rate of at least 275 g / m2 (designation Z275) ASTM A653M, for components doors with reinforced and insulated core rated for fire resistance of 45 minutes depending on the model and dimensions shown in the plans and schedule of doors and frames. • Thickness of cover sheets: 1.6 mm thick • Finish: red lead paint protection against corrosion and two-layer paint finish

Perform in workshop any preparation to receive hardware.

In the case of a double door, a door leaf is equipped with a flat iron reinforcement of 3 x 30 mm, welded to the entire height and top and bottom latch. Pipes with sufficient diameter shall be sealed at the foot of the locks.

Transparent 6 mm thick safety glass, in accordance with standard CAN / CGSB-12.1 (soaking should be done by using the horizontal method without clips).

6 mm thick wired glass with Georgian style and wire mesh, square with 12.7 mm side, in accordance with standard CAN / CGSB-12.11.

For glazing, provide glazing beads made from thick sections at least equal to the sheet of the door or the frame they are in, but not less than 1.2 mm, and at least 16 mm high; they should fit properly, be butted corners and nestable pressure ("snap") type or attached to the elements of the door or frame with sheet metal screws countersunk oval head.

7.2.4 Execution

Anchor frames in masonry walls: Supply and install adjustable steel anchor devices T-type or L-type, steel of at least 1.6 mm thick according to manufacturer's written instructions.

Anchor frames in drywall: Supply and install anchorage devices in the correct design of steel, solidly welded or inserted inside of each stud according to the manufacturer's written instructions.

No visible anchoring is permitted, provide in shop drawings the anchor method.

Remove the doors from their packaging and install items of plumb, scale and level at the proper height respecting the specific requirements of the details included in the drawings all in accordance to the installation of CSDFMA guide. Adjust the hardware components so that the doors operate correctly. Adapt the dimensions given in the openings slip with a tolerance of 3 mm to the jambs and head of the frame. Provide a maximum tolerance of 13 mm between the bottom of the door and the finished floor or threshold.

When double doors, provide one of the wings an astragal of the same essence and of the same category as the doors. Use concealed fasteners on the edge of the door.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 28 7.3 Aluminum doors

7.3.1 General

The Contractor will verify the finite dimensions on site prior to manufacture aluminum doors and frames.

The Contractor will submit shop drawings for every type of door designs and include a table where each door will be identified in compliance with architecture plans. Acceptance of shop drawings is intended only to ensure compliance and shall not relieve the Contractor from his liability to the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall not start the fabrication works before shop drawings and samples have been verified and approved by the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall protect doors against moisture, store in a well-ventilated area and protect against damage. Damaged or warped doors will be returned and replaced.

The Contractor shall provide a written guarantee certifying that the work will be free from defects in materials, labor and warping for a period of 5 years.

The Contractor shall submit a sample consisting of a door corner of 300 x 300 mm. Samples must show details of manufacture and details of the core, glazing and door walls.

7.3.2 Scope of work

The work described in this section include all work on doors and aluminum frames described in documents, as in the supply and installation of exterior frames in standard type aluminum, of glazing and their relative work indicated on the drawings and on the doors and frames slip.

7.3.3 Materials

Doors and side panels made of extruded aluminum profiles, Alloy AA6063 - T5 or T6, anodizing quality, according to the Aluminum Association with steel braces and stainless steel fasteners, finish corresponding to the fixed element. • Finish: natural anodized finish (transparent) designation AA-M10-C22-A41 Class I (18 microns)

Perform in workshop any preparation to receive hardware.

Transparent safety glass 6 mm thick, in accordance with standard CAN / CGSB-12.1 (soaking should be done by using the horizontal method without clips).

7.3.4 Execution

Install frames at plumb, square and level, at the proper height and alignment with respect to adjacent structures. Remove the doors from their packaging and install doors and hardware in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Adjust the hardware components so that the doors operate correctly. Adapt the dimensions given in the openings slip with a tolerance of 3 mm to the jambs and head of the frame. Provide a maximum tolerance of 13 mm between the bottom of the door and the finished floor or threshold.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 29 7.4 Toilet cubicle doors

The Contractor will verify the finite dimensions on site prior to manufacture the toilet cubicle doors.

The Contractor will submit shop drawings for every type of door designs and include a table where each door will be identified in compliance with architecture plans. Acceptance of shop drawings is intended only to ensure compliance and shall not relieve the Contractor from his liability to the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall not start the fabrication works before shop drawings and samples have been verified and approved by the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall protect doors against damage and store in a well-secured area. Damaged or warped doors will be returned and replaced.

The Contractor shall provide a written guarantee certifying that the work will be free from defects in materials, labor and warping for a period of 5 years.

The Contractor shall submit a sample consisting of a door corner of 300 x 300 mm. Samples must show details of the manufacture of the door walls and hardware assembly.

7.4.1 Scope of work

The work described in this section include the supply and installation of solid composite doors covered with a sheet of stainless steel for toilet cubicles and their work on the drawings are specified in the schedule of doors and frames.

7.4.2 Materials

Solid laminate panels comply with the CAN3-A172 standard, covered with a sheet of stainless steel, grade 304, finished with designation No. 4. Acceptable Product: Hadrian or approved equivalent.

7.4.3 Execution

Remove the doors from their packaging and install doors and hardware in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Provide each door a hinge and a bolt, and each cab a clothes hook installed on the door, at a height of 1400 mm. Adjust and align hardware parts to ensure proper operation. Adjust the opening angle of the doors opening inwards at 20º from the position of the door closed, and 0º for doors opening outwards. Provide doors opening outwards 2 handles: one on the outside near the bolt and the other on the inside near the hinges.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 30 7.5 Jalousie Windows

7.5.1 General

The Contractor shall verify the finished measures on site prior to manufacture the aluminum windows.

The Contractor will submit shop drawings for every type of windows and include a table where each window will be identified in compliance with architecture plans. Acceptance of shop drawings is intended only to ensure compliance and shall not relieve the Contractor from his liability to the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall not start the fabrication works before shop drawings and samples have been verified and approved by the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall protect windows against damage and store in a well-secured area. Damaged or warped windows will be returned and replaced.

The Contractor shall provide a written guarantee certifying that the work will be free from defects in materials, labor and warping for a period of 5 years.

The Contractor shall submit a window sample. Samples must show details of manufacture and functioning of the window.

7.5.2 Scope of work

The work described in this section include all activities relating to the supply and installation of windows type "Jalousie" described in the documents.

7.5.3 Product

Windows "Jalousie" brand "Jalousie Safetyline" distributed by the company Celosias Fijas TECHNAL / Induca Ltd, or equivalent approved. Dimensions shown on the drawings and the list of the windows. No equivalent will be accepted.

7.6 Door Hardware

Supply and install on each door necessary hardware for intensive use (robust type), as described in the drawings and schedule of doors and frames.

Present a sample of the hardware (lock, handle lock, etc.) to the Project Manager for approval prior to installation.

Each key is numbered and supplied in 3 copies. The keys are handed to the Project Manager on the date of provisional acceptance. Provide a master key for all doors in 3 copies.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 31 HARDWARE GROUP

GR 001 CLASSROOM

3 Hinge (s) 127 mm x 114 mm – Stainless steel 1 Door lever - Exterior side 1 Panic bar – Interior side 1 Mortise lock cylinder (Recessed dead lock) 1 Door closer 1 Stainless steel foot plate – Interior side (250 mm x width) 1 Door stop arm

Gr 002 CLASSROOM & STORAGE

6 Hinge (s) 127 mm x 114 mm – Stainless steel 1 Door lever - Exterior and interior side 1 Pair of vertical bolt (Up & down) 1 Mortise lock cylinder (Recessed dead lock) 1 Door closer 2 Stainless steel foot plate – Interior side (250 x width)

GR 003 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (Front door)

6 Hinge (s) 127 mm x 114 mm – Stainless steel 2 Standard extruded aluminum handle, clear finish – 106 mm x 228 mm 1 Panic bar – Interior side 1 Pair of vertical bolt (Up & down) 1 Mortise lock cylinder (Recessed dead lock) 1 Door closer 2 Mural stopper

GR 004 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (Garden doors)

3 Hinge (s) 127 mm x 114 mm – Stainless steel 1 Standard extruded aluminum handle, clear finish – 106 mm x 228 mm 1 Panic bar – Interior side 1 Mortise lock cylinder (Recessed dead lock) 1 Door closer 1 Mural stopper

GR 005 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (Meeting room)

3 Hinge (s) 114 mm x 101 mm – Stainless steel 1 Door lever – Office type 1 Floor stopper

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 32 GR 006 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (Instructor room)

6 Hinge (s) 114 mm x 101 mm – Stainless steel 2 Door lever – Office type 1 Mortise lock cylinder (Recessed dead lock) 2 Door closer

GR 007 ADMINISTRATIF BLOCK (Principal room)

3 Hinge (s) 114 mm x 101 mm – Stainless steel 1 Door lever – Office type 1 Wall stopper

GR 008 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (Electrical room)

1 Rail & trolleys kit 1 Rail under doors 1 Floor guide 2 Recessed handle with key lock

GR 009 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (W.C.)

3 Hinge (s) 114 mm x 101 mm – Stainless steel 1 Push plate, 102 mm x 406 mm – Stainless steel 1 Pull handle 1 Door closer 1 Stainless steel foot plate – exterior side (250 x width) 1 Wall stopper

GR 010 RESTROOM (Maintenance & storage)

3 Hinge (s) 114 mm x 101 mm – Stainless steel 1 Lock – Storage type 1 Mortise lock cylinder (Recessed dead lock) 1 Stainless steel foot plate – Interior side (250 mm x width)

GR 011 RESTROOM (Gate WC cubicle)

2 Hinge (s); robust stainless steel wrap-around hinges castings with nylon sleeves, Require no lubrication. Closing door by gravity 1 Door handles: Easy access type for doors opening outwards Stainless steel, brushed finish. 1 Projection bolts: bolt combinations with doorstop Stainless steel, brushed finish and have emergency access device. 1 Coat hooks: hook and rubber bumper door, Stainless steel, brushed finish.

Acceptable product: Hadrian or approved equivalent

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 33 8 ELECTRICITY

8.1 Norms and references

Given the weather conditions (humidity 50-80%, temperature 25-35°C), the material shall be adequately protected against rust (corrosion resistant paint), animals and insects (mosquito mesh stainless steel) and the effects of molds and live microorganisms.

Switches, sockets and junction boxes have a common origin in order to ensure standardization of shape, size and color. The wires will be placed in PVC tubes smooth, continuous, flexible and rigid secondary wall in apparent pose on ceiling only. The power tube is not necessary for the armored cable.

The company starts the meter, which is connected with the care of the EDH at the request of the Contractor, which will provide it with all the documents needed.

All work must be done in accordance with codes, standards, specifications, drawings and other documents. In case of conflict or inconsistency, the most stringent requirements should be applied. The Contractor will be responsible for the isolation, power and commissioning of all electrical equipment.

§ CSA Standards § EEmac Electrical Equipment Manufacturer Association of Canada § IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) § NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association)

8.2 Power supply

The power supply to the building will be made from the electric power produced at Caracol Industrial Park. The contractor must supply and install transformers to convert the high voltage in base voltage. The distribution will be provided from three electrical panels. Of plastic pipes will be placed in walls, slabs and flooring so that the plugs and lights are properly fed. A catch of 110 V and 220 V (for wall air conditioning units) will be considered. See details on the Electrical Drawings.

8.3 Installation

8.3.1 General

The Contractor shall supply and install all electrical equipment as per specifications and plans (including all supplies and constraints of implementation): § The Contractor must supply and install all electrical equipment as shown on electrical drawings; § All electrical equipment must be NEMA 12; § The Contractor must supply and install transformers to convert the high voltage in base voltage; § The Contractor must supply and install underground power lines from the street to the main building; § The Contractor must post the circuit identification in distribution panel; § The Contractor must supply and install all lightning equipment rods and cables as shown on drawings; § The Contractor must supply and install all grounding bars and cables as shown on electrical drawings;

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§ The Contractor must supply, install and connect air conditioning as shown on the drawings; § The Contractor must determine the cables size as soon as the loads size will be available; § All plan and spec, operating instructions, list of spares parts and maintenance manuals will be in French; § The Contractor must test and do the commissioning of equipment.

The Project Manager reserves the right to dismantle, without compensation to Contractor, any equipment not conform to the plans and specified herein.

8.3.2 Wall Installations

Recessed installation is located primarily in masonry walls and concrete floors. Preference should be given in all cases for to the recessed floor installation.

The laying of pipes embedded in the floor is done in soft PVC tubes, smooth-walled, continuous, carefully laid on the slab by blocks of cement mortar before pouring the screed.

Embedding in walls is done: § either by taking advantage of the holes present in the concrete blocks; § Or by grooving the masonry with a grooving machine. The use of the chisel that could shake the masonry is not allowed.

Pipe laying embedded into the walls is done in PVC tubes, flexible, smooth-walled, continuous carefully set into the walls by fasteners nailed.

The junction boxes, pull boxes and boxes for receiving switches and recessed outlets, are carefully set into the walls. However, junction boxes and pull boxes must be accessible and visible at all times.

Attention is drawn to the fact that only clear and rational paths are allowed to ride the pipes, the confused and not straight paths are prohibited (orthogonal paths only).

The grooves in the walls are filled carefully with plaster or cement mortar, before producing the coating. The tubes are equipped with puller wires needed for set up and get inside junction boxes and junction boxes.

The plugs are normally located 30 inches above the finished floor, unless otherwise stated and except for air conditioners, where they will be close. The switches are normally located 120 cm above the finished floor unless otherwise stated.

8.3.3 Apparent Installations

Apparent electrical installations are at the level of ceilings only. They are made with Teck cables (shielded and PVC coated) or BX cable (shielded aluminum, PVC).

The junction boxes, pull boxes are secured by at least two screws and plugs. The junction boxes and pull boxes must be accessible and visible at all times. Where a cable is used when laying on a frame, the fixing can be done directly on the frame by means of toothed collars, plastic.

On the outer walls of buildings and in rooms classified as humid, the equipment must be housed in sealed boxes. Penetration in such cases can only be done by nozzles and only stepped glands (greenhouse-son) are allowed.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 35 8.3.4 LED lighting

All lighting must be provided and operational with LED lamps. Acceptable product Coy " PHILIPS " or approved equivalent

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 36 9 SANITATION - PLUMBING - FIRE SAFETY

9.1 General

9.1.1 Performance

Specification and Drawings are intended to provide minimum guideline and do not limit the Contractor and his subcontractors to provide a fully complete and functional system that follow all performance stated in this document. The Contractor must provide within his work all utilities connections to the street distribution system.

9.1.2 Codes, standards and regulation

The performance of the work must comply with the latest laws and written regulation, rules and regulation codes related to the country of Haiti. When Codes, standards, etc. differ from drawings and specifications, the Contractor must generally refer to the Project Manager for the final decision. In general, it is necessary to comply with the most demanding of all codes and regulation.

9.1.3 Permits and inspections

The Contractor must obtain all the necessary permits and pay all legal fees for inspection and licensing of his specialty. These permits must be issued to the Project Manager.

9.1.4 Operation and maintenance manuals

At the end of work, the Contractor must provide to the Project Manager, three copies of the maintenance and operation manual related to all equipment installed with three copies of Air and Water balancing reports and as built drawings related to all trades.

9.1.5 Seismic standard

All Contractors must meet seismic standards contained in the codes for all mechanical installations, attachments and earthquake resistant supports. If necessary by local code, the Contractor must provide the Project Manager a stamped specification detailing all related seismic installation of their products.

9.1.6 Supports and brackets

All work must conform to the requirements concerning media and seismic bindings contained in the requirements of the building code.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 37 9.2 Plumbing Work

General provisions apply fully to the plumbing Contractor. All openings created by the passage of conduits, shall be sealed with the appropriate products (by the Contractor). The interior of all conduits must be pressure tested and cleaned after installation.

9.2.1 Work to be performed

The following list is not exhaustive and gives only an idea of the work to be performed. The bidder must also refer to all drawings to understand and fulfill his scope of work. The Contractor must provide all brackets, supports and all necessary accessories to perform a complete and functional work. Installation and connection of all units and accessories is included.

Work Description (items included) 1. The supply and installation of all devices and accessories. 2. Domestic water supply distribution system (cold and hot water). 3. Sanitary sewer system. 4. The drainage of rain water harvesting basins. 5. The vent piping network and outputs to the roof. 6. The installation of equipment provided by others. 7. Installation piping, fittings, cleanouts and accessories. 8. All above ground piping must be supported with brackets, depending on the requirements of the Codes and manufacturers recommendations. 9. All supports to be tied structurally to main structural supports. Supports to other electric or Mechanical elements are prohibited. They must be attached to the steel frame members or walls. 10. Supply and install all floor drains c/siphon priming accessories.

9.2.2 Work coordination

Before starting its work, the Contractor must verify the size and the exact location of connection points. It must also check with the Unité Technique d’Exécution (UTE) of the Industrial park of Caracol (SONAPI) the diameter and the elevation of the aqueduct and the existing sewer, notify the Project Manager of any abnormalities.

9.2.3 Testing

The Contractor shall carry out all required tests for water and drainage piping.

9.2.4 Execution

The plumbing Contractor must provide and install a check valve for cold water and hot water in each plumbing fixture.

The plumber Contractor must provide and install anti RAM devices on the cold water and hot water for each device. In addition, it must provide an access hatch dedicated to maintenance of these devices.

Supply and install on the drain pipes of the mouths of cleaning at all points where obstructions can occur and according to applicable codes.

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For the exact location of the plumbing fixtures, the Contractor must refer to architectural plans. No measures should be taken to scale on the plans.

The connections between the piping and devices of different metals are made using dielectric fittings.

9.3 Plumbing material and equipment description

9.3.1 Domestic water

All supply lines are anticipated to be PVC high pressure with fasteners in sufficient numbers to avoid any distortion of the lines, according to applicable codes and standards. All Domestic Cold water distribution network c/w all accessories are required.

9.3.2 Sewer

Pipes to be sections of PVC with selected diameters selected to the intended purpose and network requirement. All sewage network discharge, installation, and supply of all related accessories and support are required. Outside Venting must be provided for piping risers and to all devices siphon (U bent) or groups of devices. A minimum slope of 1% for the flow of wastewater must be respected.

9.3.3 Equipment

Hydraulic and sanitary equipment must be provided complete with all accessories, connection to the distribution networks and evacuation of waste water, according to applicable codes and standards.

WC - Water closet Porcelain floor standing cabinet and cistern, capacity of 4.2 liters per cycle with round, elongated bowl. Model: American standard 4142-601 c/a white polypropylene seat, open front 5901-100 and supply pipe with flexible service valve and chrome polished escutcheon polished when necessary (model: H166LKN3) or equivalents.

WCH – Water closet for handicapped Porcelain floor standing cabinet and cistern for handicapped people, capacity of 4.8 liters/cycle with round, elongated bowl. Model: American standard 211-A-154 c/a seat white polypropylene, to open 5901-100 and pipe with flexible service valve and finite escutcheon chrome polished H166LKN3 or equivalent.

U - Urinal Porcelain Wall hung urinal. Water supplied from the top, c/a all accessories required Model: American standard 7301242-100 - 0020A manual operated valve 6590-001 or equivalent. Concealed hanging support model: Watts CA311 or equivalent.

E – Stainless steel Sink. Single Sink, stainless steel tank 80 x 50 cm, accessories and faucets in chrome-plated brass.

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L1 - Porcelain wall-mounted sink. Model: American standard 0321-075 DECLYN, faucet model: American Standard 1480 150 seva with simple control. Complete with all required accessories, siphon plug, Shut off valve H165LKN3 American standard, supports model Watts c/a 411 or equivalent.

L2 - Porcelain Wall mounted Sink Model: American standard 0321-075 DECLYN, faucet capacity 5.7 l/m handle 100 mm/cc standard 5500 l15- 170 MONTERY. Complete with all required accessories, siphon plug, shut off valve H165LKN3 American standard, supports model Watts c/a 411 or equivalent.

LH – An insulation assembly An insulation assembly for siphon and water supply. Model: Truebro 103 - EZ or equivalent.

BE – Mop sinks Precast mop sinks, model: MTB 2424 – 600 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm with all required accessories, 75 mm drain tap with stainless steel strainer and drain fitting. Water Faucet model T-10-VB with vacuum brake, Top wall hose support bracket with hose connection. Hose and Wall support model: T-35 or equivalent

F – Drinking fountain Potable water distributor, model Franke HDDF 1818-FM with automatic shut-off valve command, hidden support bracket. Model: Watt c/a 321 with all accessories required or equivalent.

CEI – Tankless water heaters Instantaneous water heater located underneath sinks in the 2 washrooms of the administration building, model EEMAX SP2412 120-1-60, 2.4 kW, 20 amp. or equivalent.

AL – Water hammer arrestor for sinks Water Hammer arrestor for sinks, model Watts series 15 - M2 / M 15, 25, or equivalent.

AWC– Water hammer arrestor for sinks Water Hammer arrestor for toilet and urinal, model Watts WSS or equivalent.

TG - Trap guard Drain Water Guard (Dry Type): Install on all drains floor to cut scent, model trap guard series TG or equivalent.

DP - Floor Drains: Floor drain, model Watts FD-100-C-A5-1 or equivalent.

DPe - Floor Drains with funnel drain Floor with funnel drain, model Watts FD-200-EG-1 or equivalent.

TP – Access door Supply and install all access doors for concealed valves and concealed equipment.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 40 9.4 Ventilation / air conditioning

General provisions apply fully to the ventilation/air conditioning contract. All of the openings created by the passage of the ducts must be sealed with the appropriate (by the Contractor) products. All ducts must be cleaned after installation.

Work description (items included): 1. All evacuation ducts in administration building; 2. Grilles and diffusers; 3. All supports, fans, springs and accessories; 4. Ventilation systems and air conditioning; 5. A set of replacement filters per system; 6. All refrigeration piping and accessories; 7. All automatic controls and regulation; 8. Air balancing and air conditioning and ventilation adjustments. (By specialized Contractor)

9.4.1 Audit report

The HVAC Contractor must include in its costs and responsibilities the requirement to contact suppliers of equipment to provide an audit report of their equipment at start-up.

9.4.2 Controls and regulation

This is a prescriptive and performance description of the control system to be installed. All controls should be compatible with local country available voltage (V), currant (A) and currant frequencies (Hz). The control provider must provide a fully functional system compatible with the s natural ventilation windows actuators. All transformers (24 VAC) or power supply for windows actuators (24 VDC) must be supplied by the Contractor.

All local air conditioning units to be interlocked (Communication/Currant) with their main Condenser system.

9.4.3 Control Sequences of Operation

Air conditioning system for computer room - AC1-1 & AC1-2 and UC1

The local programmable thermostat, located in the room on the room main electrical panel, is provided by the unit manufacturer. The thermostat commands the local fan (AC1-2 and AC1-2 Units) and triggers the start of the UC1 roof unit to maintain its room temperature set point.

When one of the AC1-1 or AC1-2 unit system starts the main roof condenser UC1, located outside, will start and modulate.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 41 Administrative Office Air conditioning & ventilation systems - AC2-1 to AC2-4 & UC2, VE1, VE2 and VE3

Each local programmable thermostat, located in the room on the main electrical components panel, are provided by the unit manufacturer. The thermostat commands the local fan (AC Unit) and commands the start/stop of the UC roof unit to maintain its room temperature set point.

When one of the four local AC system starts the main condenser UC2, located outside, will start and modulate.

VE1, VE2 and VE3 will be started and stopped from a timer located in the Administrative electrical room. When the Exhaust fan starts, it’s back draft damper open. Outside air requirements will be met by leaving some manual windows opened during occupation

Natural Ventilation - Classes and Storage Spaces (Qt to be verified on architectural drawings)

• Zone Type 1, Typical for 4 classes: Qt=8 motorized windows actuators each • Zone Type 2, Typical for 2 classes: Qt=10 motorized windows actuators each • Zone Type 3 Storage, Typical for 2 rooms storage space: Qt=2 motorized windows actuators each

For each individual teaching room and storage space, a programmable timer (7 days/24 hrs) with an independent override ON/Off switch will operate all actuators within the space based upon the programmed schedule (Actuators open at 9:00 pm and close at 6 am, Adjustable).

This is done to cool down all the zones when outside air temperature is typically cooler at night.

All timer and controllers should be installed in each class electrical main panel board.

The two storage rooms can have their actuators tied to the adjacent classroom.

Outside air requirements will be met by leaving some manual windows opened during occupation

Exhausts VE4 and VE5

VE-4 and VE-5 will be started and stopped from a timer located on the adjacent classroom electrical panel board. When the Exhaust fan starts, its back draft damper opens fully.

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9.5.1 Smoke detector

As noted in the architectural plans, supply and install two smoke detectors on the ceiling of each classroom, one smoke detector on the ceiling of the storage rooms and one on each room of the administration building.

9.5.2 Carbon monoxide detector

As noted in the architectural plans, supply and install a carbon monoxide detector on each classrooms and each storage.

9.5.3 Portable fire extinguishers

As noted in the architectural plans, supply and install powder fire extinguishers, type ABC, 3 kg, for each classroom and each warehouse. Also provide one in the reception and instructor room of the administrative building. Refer to architectural plans for the quantities and location.

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Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 43 10 LANDSCAPING (PLANTING, ACCESS ROAD AND PAVED SURFACES

10.1 Excavation and backfilling

10.1.1 Excavation

Dig according to precise levels to minimize the required amount of fill. The bottom of the excavation bed must be leveled, consist of existing undisturbed soil (dry) free of organic matter.

10.1.2 Backfill

Do not begin backfilling before the representative of the Client has inspected the site and given permission. Compact the soil to a minimum of 90 % of the maximum density, according to ASTM standard D698-70. Depth of excavation varies according to finished surfaces.

10.2 Topsoil placement and grading

Indicate the source of proposed topsoil supply and ensure access to the landscape architect. Acceptance of topsoil will depend on test results of soil testing and inspection. Do not start work before the topsoil is accepted by the representative of the Client (the landscape architect).

Loam comes first 200-300 mm from the upper layer of a field. The land must be free from dirt basement, roots, vegetation, debris, toxic materials and stones larger than 50 mm in diameter. The soil must be composed of a silty sand (SM), clayey sand (SC), silt (ML) (OL) or clay (CL) containing 3-20 % organic matter. It must be fertile and friable. The minimum chemical composition of loam is:

(SM) (SC) (ML) (OL) (CL) pH water Minimum 5 6 to 7.5 Phosphorus(P) (ppm) 22 22 Potassium (K) (ppm) 27 115

10.2.1 Cultivated soil

For sodding, seeding and filling the tree pits, use a mixture of cropland consists of 2 parts loam, 1 part of black soil and one part coarse sand. Mineral soils must contain less than 30 % organic matter on a dry basis and the mineral part of the soil must comply with the following size:

1. 80 % to 90 % of particles with a diameter varying between 0.002 mm and 2 mm , 10% to 20 % of particles whose diameter is less than 0.05 mm (silt);

2. 0% to 8 % of particles with a diameter less than 0.002 mm (clay);

3. 0% à 5% of particles with a diameter between 2 and 25 mm (gravel);

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 44 The chemical properties of mineral soils shall conform to the requirements of the following table:

Use of mineral soil Lawn Trees Shrubs Organic matter (dry), % 3 6 10

pH water 6 to 7 5,5 to 7,0 6,0 to 7,0

Cation exchange capacity 7 10 10 (CEC), meq/100g

Electric conductivity, <3,5 <3,5 <3,5 mS/cm Phosphorus, mg/kg** s.o. >27 >41 Potassium, mg/kg** s.o. >71 >108 ** 1 hectare (ha) = 1 hectometre square (hm²). Conversion of milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) to kilograms per square hectometer (kg/hm²) is done by multiplying the milligrams per hologram by a factor of 2.24

10.2.2 Planting soil

The planting soils should contain at least 10-15 % organic matter on a dry basis and the bulk density (wet basis) must comply with the requirements of the following table:

Use of organic compost Trees Shrubs Annual and perennial plants (bulbs included) Bulk density, kg/m³ >500 >350 >350

Planting soil for rain gardens / retention beds: 1. Soil containing 60 % sand and silt and clay, and 2 to 5% by weight of organic matter. pH 6 to 7. 2. Does not contain toxic elements of growth inhibitors. 3. Produces a finished surface free of:

• Debris and stones larger then 50mm in diameter;

• Coarse vegetable material of 10 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length, and accounting for more than 2 % of the volume of soil. 4. Consistency: soil soft when wet. 5. Composition: compost, sand, top soil, muck.

The earthworks finishes and topsoil layering should be made in time to allow the planting to begin in the best conditions, and within ten (10) days after the end of the first application of topsoil. Do not provide a muddy soil surface that could compromise the planting phase.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 45 Loosen the entire surface to a depth of 150 mm for the areas receiving the topsoil or planting soil. Remove surface debris, roots, branches and stones larger than 50 mm in diameter. Apply the soil as indicated, to a depth of at least 150 mm for areas to be sodded or seeded, unless otherwise indicated. Consider a shrink of about 25 % in volume for to meet projected levels.

Till and level the soil to eliminate the bumps and low spots and to ensure the smooth flow of surface water. Produce a layer of earth loosened by braking up larger pieces first and then then raking. Use a roller to grade the soil layer surfaces and to make them smooth, consistent and firm, fine texture and not compacted in preparation for the sodding.

10.3 Planting

The transplanted plants should be put protected during the construction, unless transplanting coordinates with the planting schedule. Protect the roots and clumps of plants to prevent drying. The tree planting pits should have a depth equal to the root system of the tree. The planting pits are completely filled with compressed soil. The Contractor will apply a 10-6-4 fertilizer to the planted areas. Unless otherwise indicated, include the use of compost, ramial chipped wood (RCW) fragmented, watering and maintenance during the warranty period. Planting schedule should be in accordance to the rain season, from April to May, or August to October in order to promote plant recovery and minimize the need for manual watering. Preferred from August to October. Plant positions must be approved by the Landscape Architect before digging of the planting pits. Use wood stakes for the trees.

10.4 Granular subgrade

Distribute materials on a clean, graded and compacted surface. Form uniform layers with a maximum thickness of 200 mm or as directed by the Client representative. Compact to a minimum of 95% of corrected maximum dry D698-78 ASTM standards. The thickness of the subgrade will vary according to existing soil conditions. For a sandy soil, prepare a granular subgrade of up to 300mm compacted on an unwoven geotextile fabric. For a clayey soil, prepare a granular subgrade of up to 450mm.

10.5 Asphalt surface

Type of asphalt mix: use small caliber aggregates (10 to 14mm diameter) to have a uniform and smooth surface. Use asphalt types in accordance to the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications standards.

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10.5.1 Asphalt

The Contractor must put in place the sub-base (crushed stone) and bitumen. The asphalt mixture has to be applied on a dry, firm and well bonded surface, and in favorable weather conditions (temperature above 5oC). The surface will be compressed with a roller weighing not less than ten tones.

Maximum thickness of the top layer: 55mm.

10.6 Paver surfaces, natural stone surfaces and stone curbs

Refer to the plans for the selection of pavement and stone.

10.6.1 Stone dust

The aggregate shall be from stone crushing. It should be free of soil, clods and frozen foreign materials such as clay, organic matter, waste, etc. The aggregate used shall be class A.

Notify the Client representative at the end of each of the steps described below before starting the following:

• Compaction of the bottom of the excavation; • Compaction of the foundation; • Leveling of the laying bed.

Obtain approval of the work at the end of each step.

Excavation and backfilling has to reach the expected levels for the sub-base of surfaces. This work is complementary to that specified in Section 1. Compact the bottom of the excavation or fill material at a density of 95% according to ASTM D698.

Spread the foundation material (0-19 mm crushed stone) at the bottom of the excavation and compacting to 95 % in layers of 150 mm in height.

Spread stone dust or masonry sand to obtain a thickness of 25 mm after leveling and compacting the rule.

Place pavers and stones as indicated, in accordance with the level or the slope of the ground so that they are perfectly stable and meet the required tolerances.

Place the pavers with no more than 3 mm spacing. Place the stones with at most 15 mm spacing.

Install paver plastic curbs on the same laying bed as the pavers. The subgrade must exceed the paver surface 250mm on each side.

Trim elements with appropriate saw, when necessary, without damaging the edges in order to align and coordinate with precision adjacent elements. For pavers that have an aged look, hammer the new bevel to give the same effect.

Technical specifications – Garment Technology Center, Caracol Page 47 Compact pavers with vibrating plate (area of the plate: from 0.35 to 0.50 m², vibration force: 75 to 100 cycles/sec). Place a 19 mm thick plywood on the pavement prior to compaction to avoid damage to the surface.

After an initial compaction, check the levels then fill the spaces with sand joints.

10.6.2 Stone curb

Lay curbs pieces on crushed stone foundation of path surfaces. The foundation must exceed the rear edge of the surface by 250mm on each side. Level the curbs and align as indicated on plans. Stabilize the curbs and cement the edges together.

Construct adjacent surfaces simultaneously on both sides so as to keep the alignment.

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