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THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL EXISTING BUILDING DIMENSIONS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING BUILDING INCLUDING HEIGHTS WHERE ROOF ALIGNMENT IS CONCERNED OR REQUIRED.\u003Cbr>2-THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL DRAWINGS PRIOR TO EXECUTING THE WORK AS SCHEDULED AND NOTIFY THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR OF DISCREPANCIES AND INCONSISTENCIES PERTAINING TO THE ITEMS BELOW OR OTHER ITEMS AS THEY BECOME EVIDENT IN THEREVIEW PROCESS:\u003Cbr>-EXISTING GRADE ELEVATIONS IN RELATION TO NEW ENTRANCES\u003Cbr>-BARRIER FREE REQUIREMENTS: ASPHALT MEETING ENTRANCES, CONCRETE SLABS, ETC.\u003Cbr>-NEW FLOOR LEVELS IN RELATION TO EXISTING FLOOR LEVELS.\u003Cbr>-FLAT ROOF DRAINAGE, PARTICULARLY AS NEW AND EXISTING ROOFS INTERFACE.\u003Cbr>-MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN APPLYING AND ASSEMBLING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AS INDICATED IN THE DRAWINGS AND IN THE SPECIFICATIONS.\u003Cbr>-RATED WALLS, CEILINGS, NON-COMBUSTIBLE AIR PLENUMS AND RATED DUCT SHAFTS.\u003Cbr>-LOCATIONS OF LIGHTING FIXTURES, BELLS/DETECTORS, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, MOTION DETECTORS, ETC.\u003Cbr>-RATING REQUIREMENTS OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS.\u003Cbr>-PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND HOW THEY INTERFACE WITH THE BUILDING SYSTEMS AS A WHOLE.\u003Cbr>- IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF ALL SHOP DRAWINGS. SITE CONDITIONS SHALL DICTATE SHOP DRAWING REQUIREMENTS WHERE HEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS ARE CONCERNED, EXCEPT WHERE THE ARCHITECT'S INTENT IS COMPROMISED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR SHALL BE CONTACTED FOR INSTRUCTIONS.\u003Cbr>- INCORPORATE ALL ADDENDA, REVISIONS AND SUBSEQUENT CLARIFICATIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS.\u003Cbr>-ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALTIES SUCH AS CABINETS, SHELVING, WOOD TRIM/BANDING, WASH ROOM ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, THRESHOLDS, ETC.\u003Cbr>-ACCEPTABLE FLOOR FINISH AND CONDITION FOR FLOOR FINISH APPLICATION.\u003Cbr>-ALL GOVERNING CODES AND BYLAWS PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT.\u003Cbr>3-THE CONTRACTOR SHALL APPOINT A WELL EXPERIENCED, QUALIFIED SUPERINTENDENT TO COORDINATE AND SUPERVISE THE WORK AS DEFINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS.\u003Cbr>4-ALL INCONSISTENCIES AND ERRORS SHALL BE PROMPTLY REPORTED TO THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR FOR CORRECTION PRIOR TO FURTHER COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.\u003Cbr>5-ARCHITECTURAL DIMENSIONS AND HEIGHTS GOVERN OVER STRUCTURAL WHERE INCONSISTENCIES OCCUR. IF THE CONTRACTOR FAILS TO LOOK AT THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS IN CASE OF ERRORS, HE SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE AND CORRECT AS DIRECTED BY THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.\u003Cbr>6-THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SCHEDULE AND COORDINATE ALL WORK BETWEEN SUB-TRADES AND OTHER SPECIALTY ITEMS.\u003Cbr>7-SUB-TRADES SHALL NOT COMMENCE WORK ON SITE PRIOR TO A CAREFUL REVIEW OF THE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL DOCUMENTS, WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT, AND PRIOR TO NOTIFYING THE CONTRACTOR\u003Cbr>OF COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK.\u003Cbr>8-THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE BLOCKING AND BACKING IS PROVIDED FOR ALL EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, ACCESSORIES, CABINETS, HANDRAILS, ETC. , FOR PURPOSES OF SECURE FASTENING. ALSO PROVIDE NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEAT DISPENSING BOXES FOR RECESSED POT LIGHTS INTO WOOD FLOORS, BATT INSULATED CEILINGS AND ROOF STRUCTURE.\u003Cbr>9-THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW THE WOOD AND STEEL TRUSS SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ADEQUATE SPACING REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL DUCTS, DIFFUSERS, POT LIGHTS, ETC.\u003Cbr>10- INSULATION SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH CARE. SQUISHED OR LOOSE FITTING INSTALLED INSULATION IS UNACCEPTABLE! INSULATION SHALL COVER THE FULL DEPTH OF STUD CAVITY, AND SHALL BE UNIFORMLY FLUSH WITH THE FACE OF THE STUDS.\u003Cbr>11-VAPOUR BARRIER SHALL BE A CONTINUOUS MEMBRANE AND BUILDING ENVELOPE. -TEARS SHALL BE PATCHED AND CAULKED, AS SPECIFIED, UNDER CONTRACTOR'S SUPERVISION.\u003Cbr>-ATTACH AND CAULK VAPOUR BARRIER TO WINDOWS, DOORS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC. ENSURE COMPLETE AIR SEAL.\u003Cbr>-TO ENSURE THAT ATTACHMENT OF POLYETHYLENE HAS BEEN ACHIEVED, USE MECHANICAL FASTENERS.\u003Cbr>-FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER WHEN INSTA","cbCaieG35et9wm7a","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieG35et9wm7a","pdf",303121,"English","# General Notes\n## Pre-construction verification and drawing review\n## Installation coordination and compliance requirements\n## Supervision, reporting, and shop drawings","[{\"question\":\"What must the contractor verify before starting foundation work?\",\"answer\":\"The contractor must verify the building layout dimensions prior to commencing foundation work and verify existing building dimensions in relation to proposed additions, including heights where roof alignment is concerned.\"},{\"question\":\"What should the contractor do when discrepancies are found during the review process?\",\"answer\":\"The contractor must carefully review all drawings before executing the work, notify the contract administrator of discrepancies and inconsistencies pertaining to the listed items, and promptly report inconsistencies and errors for correction before further work begins.\"},{\"question\":\"What requirements are specified for the vapour barrier installation?\",\"answer\":\"The vapour barrier must be a continuous membrane as part of the building envelope; tears must be patched and caulked under contractor supervision. 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