Bid_637_-_Art Design Fire Alarm Project - DSA Approved Plans

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Fire alarm project general notes covering scope of work, governing regulations, permits, and coordination requirements for electrical systems. The document specifies contractor-furnished, contractor-installed responsibilities, compliance with 2019 C.E.C. and Title 8, and procedures for verifying existing site conditions before bidding. It outlines service continuity, temporary power expectations, as-built record drawings, one-year labor and materials guarantee, and required shop drawings and U.L. labeling. Installation requirements include conduit types, constraints, and labeling practices for feeders, branch circuits, conductors, and signal/communication cables.

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GENERAL NOTES

A. GENERAL

1. Scope

2. Permits and Charges

3. Regulations and Codes

4. Verifying Existing Conditions

5. Coordination

6. Service Continuity

7. As Built

8. Guarantee

9. Shop Drawings

10. Contractor Bid

B. MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Conduits

2. Switches and Receptacles

3. Feeders and Branch Circuits Identification

4. Conductors

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Drafter:CM02 Paper Size: 12,9
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Apr 19, 202 1, 12:17pm Attached XREFS:
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1. SCOPE
THE DRAWINGS AND THESE GENERAL NOTES DESCRIBE THE SCOPE OF WORK AND SYSTEMS. THE MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR THE WORK SHALL BE CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AND CONTRACTOR INSTALLED, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED OTHERWISE. THE WORK INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS NOTED ON THE PLAN WHICH ARE NOT EXPLICITLY STATED AS EXISTING SHALL BE NEW.
2. PERMITS AND CHARGES
OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION PERMITS, INSPECTION FEES, AND OTHER CHARGES BY AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
3. REGULATIONS AND CODES
PROVIDE AND INSTALL ALL MATERIALS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE 2019 C.E.C., CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 8, AND OTHER CODES AND REGULATIONS HAVING JURISDICTION. INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSPECTING AUTHORITY AND THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS.
4. VERIFYING EXISTING CONDITIONS
BEFORE SUBMITTING BID, BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ACTUAL EXISTING CONDITIONS AT THE BUILDING. THE INTENT OF THE WORK IS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS AND DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER. BY THE ACT OF SUBMITTING A BID PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE SUCH STUDY AND EXAMINATION AND TO ACCEPT ALL CONDITIONS PRESENT AT THE SITE. NO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PAYMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS VALID, DUE TO FAILURE TO ALLOW FOR CONDITIONS WHICH MAY EXIST.
5. COORDINATION
COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH OTHER TRADES. OBTAIN ALL DRAWINGS THAT WILL REQUIRE COORDINATION AND PROVIDE ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION REQUIRED WHETHER SHOWN ON ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS OR NOT. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS INDICATED ARE SHOWN DIAGRAMMATICALLY, EXACT LOCATION SHALL BE VERIFIED. SCALING OFF OF DRAWINGS SHALL BE DONE AT CONTRACTORS RISK. DO NOT SCALE DEVICES, LIGHTING FIXTURES OR ANY EQUIPMENT FROM PLANS.
LIGHTING FIXTURE QUANTITIES AND LENGTHS SHALL BE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY. FIXTURES ARE SHOWN FOR CIRCUITING ONLY. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY SIZES & QUANTITIES PRIOR TO BID.
6. SERVICE CONTINUITY
UNINTERRUPTED EXISTING ELECTRICAL POWER SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO OTHER TRADES FOR TEMPORARY POWER AREAS OF THE SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION. PROVIDE ANY TEMPORARY SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. IDENTIFY AT BID TIME, ALL WORK TO BE DONE ON PREMIUM TIME AND THE TOTAL OVERTIME MAN-HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION.
7. AS BUILT
PROVIDE RECORD DRAWINGS IN ACAD TO THE OWNER WITH ALL CHANGES NOTED THEREON AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. RECORD DRAWINGS SHALL BE SIGNED AND DATED BY CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO RELEASE OF FINAL RETENTION OF ALL MONIES.
8. GUARANTEE
CONTRACTOR SHALL UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEE ALL LABOR AND MATERIALS ON ALL WORK AGAINST DEFECTS IN
WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
9. SHOP DRAWINGS
SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL LIST FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY WORK. ALL EQUIPMENT TO BEAR U.L. LABEL OR THAT OF ANOTHER ACCEPTABLE TESTING LABORATORY. SHOP DRAWINGS MUST BE STAMPED BY THE CONTRACTOR FOR CONFORMANCE PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL. SUBMIT THREE HARD COPY SETS OF SHOP DRAWINGS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO PURCHASING ALL BREAKER MOUNTING HARDWARE, DISCONNECT SWITCHES, FUSES, CONTROLLERS, LIGHTING FIXTURES, LIGHTSWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, ETC.
10. CONTRACTOR BID
CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BASED ON ALL WORK SHOWN ON THE PLANS AND AS SPECIFIED. IF CONTRACTOR PROPOSES TO SUBSTITUTE FOR EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED, HE SHALL SUBMIT HIS REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE OWNER AND ENGINEER PRIOR TO BID IN WRITING. ALL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE ENGINEER IN WRI

FAQs

What is the scope of work described in the general notes?

The drawings and general notes define the scope of work and the systems included. Items not explicitly stated as existing are required to be new, and the scope includes principal systems and equipment listed on the plans.

Which codes and regulations must the work comply with?

Materials and installation must conform to the 2019 C.E.C. and California Administrative Code Title 8, along with other applicable codes and regulations. Equipment must be installed per inspecting authority requirements and manufacturer recommendations.

What documentation and labeling are required before and after installation?

Before work starts, submit shop drawings and material lists for review. Materials and equipment must be listed U.L. or approved by an approved testing laboratory, and record/as-built drawings must be provided with all changes noted and properly signed and dated by the contractor.

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