HomeMy WebLinkAboutClara Dickson Hall (2)CORNELL DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Ithaca, New York SECTION 01 74 23 - FINAL CLEANING
CLARA DICKSON HALL FINAL CLEANING 01 74 23 - 1
WASTE & STORM LINE REPLACEMENT DECEMBER 31, 2014
SECTION 01 74 23 FINAL CLEANING
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions
and other Division 1 Specifications Sections, apply to work of this Section.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF REQ UIREMENTS
A.General: Special cleaning requirements for specific units of work are included in the appropriate
sections of Divisions 2 through 32.
B.Refer to “Project Closeout” section for general closeout requirements.
C.Refer to “Temporary Facilities” section for general requirements on cleaning-up and waste
removal.
D.Environmental Requirements: Conduct cleaning and waste disposal operations in compliance
with local laws and ordinances. Comply fully with federal and local environmental and anti-
pollution regulations.
1.Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil paint, or paint thinner in
storm or sanitary drains.
2.Burning or burying of debris, rubbish or other waste material on the premises will not be
permitted.
2.0 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A.Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by the manufacturer or
fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous
to health or property, or that might damage finished surfaces.
3.0 EXECUTION
3.1 FINAL CLEANING
A.General: Provide final cleaning of the work at the time indicated below. Employ experienced
workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean each surface or unit of work to the
condition expected from a commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with
the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning operations.
B.Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting the Architect/Engineer’s
inspection for certification of substantial completion, either for the entire work or for a portion of
the wor k:
CORNELL DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Ithaca, New York SECTION 01 74 23 - FINAL CLEANING
CLARA DICKSON HALL FINAL CLEANING 01 74 23 - 2
WASTE & STORM LINE REPLACEMENT DECEMBER 31, 2014
1.Remove labels which are not required as permanent labels.
2.Clean transparent materials, including mirrors and glass in doors and windows, to a
polished condition. Remove putty and other substances which are noticeable as vision-
obscuring materials. Replace chipped or broken glass and other damaged transparent
materials. Then polish mirrors and glass, taking care not to scratch the surfaces.
3.Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dirt-free condition, free of
dust, stains, films, and similar noticeable distracting substances. Except as otherwise
indic ated, avoid di sturb ing the n atura l weath ering of exter ior sur faces . Resto re ref lecti ve
surfaces to their original reflective conditions.
4.Touch-up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes and surfaces.
Replace finishes and surfaces which cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored, or
which show visible evidence of repair or restoration. Do not paint over UL and similar
labels, including mechanical and electrical “boiler plates”.
5.Remove debris and surface dust from limited access spaces, including roofs, plenums,
shafts, trenches, equipment vaults, manholes, attics and similar spaces.
6.Broom clean concrete floors in unoccupied spaces.
7.Vacuum clean carpet and similar soft surfaces, removing debris and excess nap.
Shampoo carpet if required.
8.Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment clean, including elevator
equipment and similar equipment. Remove excess lubrication, paint and mortar
droppings and other foreign substances.
9.Vacuum clean all radiation units and their fin coils and surfaces.
10.Clean plumbing fixtures to a sanitary ready for use condition, free of stains, including
stains resulting from water exposure.
11.Replace air filters and clean the inside of ductwork and housings.
12.Clean food service equipment to a sanitary condition, ready and acceptable for its
intended food service use.
13.Clean light fixtures and lamps so as to function with full efficiency. Replace burned out
bulbs.
14.Clean the project site, yard and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities
including landscape development areas, of litter and foreign substances. Sweep paved
areas to a broo m-clean con ditio n. Remove st ains, petro-ch emical s pills and oth er for eign
deposits. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved, to a smooth even-textured
surface.
15.Remove all waste materials, rubbish, tools, construction equipment, machinery and
surplus material from the site.
16.Remove snow and ice to provi de safe access to the bu ildin g.
17.Leave th e proj ect cl ean and ready fo r occup ancy.
C.Removal of Protection: Except as otherwise indicated or requested by the Architect/Engineer,
remove temporary protection devices and facilities which were installed during the course of the
work to protect previously completed work during the remainder of the construction period.
D.Compliance: Comply with safety standards and governing regulations for cleaning operations.
Remove waste materials from the site and dispose of in a lawful manner.
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