SECTION 01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Contractor shall provide, erect, install, maintain, alter as necessary, and remove on completion or when directed by the Engineer, temporary facilities and as described in Project Documents and/or specified herein.

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TEMPORARY ROADS A. Contractor shall prepare and maintain such temporary roads as may be necessary from the site to the nearest road and also within plot. Roads shall be positioned strictly in accordance with the Engineer instructions and the Contractor shall reduce or control any dust nuisance by spraying with water as directed. Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the location and nature of the proposed access routes to site and shall be responsible for preventing any damage whatsoever to adjacent property and vegetation and keeping the access road free from debris at all times.

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TEMPORARY SERVICES A. General: 1. Contractor shall make his own provisions with prior approval of the Engineer, or he shall perform necessary works required in conjunction with Project Documents. Contractor shall bear costs related to installation, connection, maintenance and removal of all temporary services and consumption of water and electricity during the entire duration of Project.

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Temporary Water: 1. Contractor shall supply in sufficient quantity all necessary potable and other water for construction purposes for other trades at a point within a reasonable distance from buildings being constructed. Contractor shall make arrangements and pay charges for water service installation, maintenance, and removal thereof, and pay cost of water for other trades. When permanent water supply and distribution system has been installed, it may be used as the source of water for construction purposes, provided that the Contractor obtains the written approval of the Engineer, and assumes full responsibility for the entire water distribution system, and pays all cost of operation and maintenance of the system.

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Temporary pipe lines and connections from the permanent service line, whether outside or within the building, but necessary for the use of the Contractor and his subcontractors, shall be installed, protected and maintained at the expense of the Contractor. At completion of the work or at such time as the Contractor makes use of the permanent water supply installation, the temporary water service equipment and piping shall be removed by Contractor at his own expense.

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Temporary Electricity: 1. Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements for a temporary electrical service, pay all expenses in connection with the installation, operation and removal thereof, and pay the costs of electricity consumed by temporary sties offices and all trades. In event that site cannot be connected to a local electricity network or where the available power is insufficient, Contractor shall make his own temporary provision by proving power Generator(s) and maintain such temporary installation until permanent supply is available and pay for expenses related in connection with such process. A temporary lighting system shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the Contractor as required to satisfy the minimum requirements for safety and security. Temporary lighting system shall afford adequate general illumination to all building areas and temporary site offices. Adequate outdoor lighting shall be provided to illuminate staging, trenches and the like to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and general illumination throughout adequate for watchmen and emergency personnel. Temporary equipment and wiring for power and lighting shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of governing codes. Temporary wiring shall be maintained in a safe manner and utilized so as not to constitute a hazard to persons or property. When the permanent electrical power/lighting systems are in an operating condition, they may be used for temporary power and lighting for construction purposes, provided that Contractor obtains written approval of the Engineer and shall assume full responsibility for the entire power and lighting systems, and pays for operation and maintenance of the systems. At completion of construction work, or at such time as the Contractor makes use of permanent electrical equipment and devices, temporary electricity services shall be removed by the Contractor at his own expense.

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Waste Disposal: 1. Contractor shall make such temporary provisions as may be required in order to dispose of any chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, bituminous materials, waste and soil waste and the like without causing pollution to either the site or the environment.

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Disposal of any materials, wastes, effluent, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals and the like shall be in areas specified by the concerned local authority or municipality proposed by Contractor and subject to approval of the Engineer. If any waste material is dumped in unauthorized areas, Contractor shall remove material and restore areas to condition of adjacent undisturbed area. If necessary, contaminated ground shall be excavated, disposed of as directed by the Engineer, and replaced with suitable fill material, compacted, and finished with topsoil at the expense of the Contractor.

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Fire Protection: 1. Contractor shall provide and maintain adequate fire protection in the form of barrels of water with buckets, fire bucket tanks, fire extinguishers, or other effective means of extinguishing fire, ready for instant use, distributed around the project and in and about temporary inflammable structures during construction of the works. Gasoline and other flammable liquids shall be stored in and dispensed from safety containers approved by the Engineer and storage shall not be within buildings. Torch-cutting and welding operations performed by Contractor shall have the approval of the Engineer before such work is started and a chemical extinguisher is to be available at location where such work is in progress. Contractor shall follow instructions and specifications of the Civil Defense Department. Potable fire extinguishers, 10 kg capacity (type A+B+C) shall be provided for all temporary site offices and maintained through out construction and handover of project.

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Telephone and Fax: 1. Contractor shall immediately after receiving the Letter of Acceptance, install telephone system as mentioned in Clause 1.4 below including fax line for the Engineer. In case of non-availability of telephone lines through STC, the Contractor shall provide one mobile telephone for exclusive use of the Engineer. Contractor shall be responsible for payment of installation charges and periodic billing for telephone and fax lines during construction period and up to substantial hand-over.

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TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES A. General: Location, construction, operation, maintenance and removal of site offices, storage facilities and other temporary buildings of all persons or parties within perimeter of site, operating or associated as Sub-Contractors to Contractor shall be subject to approval of Engineer. Contractor shall submit to Engineer, prior to commencement of any temporary installations, plans showing proposed position of site offices, storage and buildings of temporary nature. The contractor shall seek written approval of Owner/Engineer for the drawings of temporary facilities prior to starting the construction.

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Habitable rooms shall be properly insulated, having dust-sealed windows with sun protection and insect screens, and shall be equipped with electric lights, air conditioning and/or mechanical ventilation, supporting facilities, hot and cold water, sewer and electrical facilities, and maintenance as required and to the satisfaction of Engineer. Owner, Project Management and Engineer's Site Office 1. Contractor shall provide and maintain for entire duration of the Project such administrative and supporting facilities as indicated herein for the sole use of Owner, Project Management and Engineer and his staff. Building(s) shall be pre-fabricated or conventionally constructed and all rooms shall be sufficiently dimensioned to include essential furnishings. The existing site offices shall also be maintained by the contractor. Temporary offices shall be available for the use not later than 20 days after date of site handing over. If contractor is unable to provide all temporary facilities covered herein to the satisfaction of the Owner/Engineer within 20 days after date of site handing over he will be liable to pay penalty of SR. 500/day until those facilities provided and are acceptable the Owner/Engineer. 2. Site office shall consist of at least the following: 6 Offices: Minimum 12 m floor area each 1 Conference Room: Minimum 20 m floor area 1 Reception Area: Minimum 9 m floor area 1 Sample Room: Minimum 12 m floor area 1 Storage: Minimum 9 m floor area 1 Kitchen 6 m floor area 3 Toilets/washroom to serve 20 persons

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All rooms shall have minimum 2.45 m head. Construction shall be approved by the Engineer prior to erection. Contractor shall provide water, electricity, AC, telephone, drainage system and such supplies shall be continuously furnished throughout construction period. Contractor shall be responsible to provide adequate and sufficient services for Engineer and his representatives including messenger/office boy acceptable to Engineer in full time basis and shall keep the building in clean conditions. Contractor shall supply to the satisfaction of Engineer the necessary office equipment and furniture including office and visitors chairs, desks, tables, conference tables with arm chairs, filing cabinets, telephone sets, fax machine, desk calculators, three(3) photocopy machines, and other items as required and approved by Engineer. 3. Communication Facilities: Contractor shall provide each room with telephone connection. Telephone system shall be provided with a small PABX system with four outside lines and extension for each office with telephone hand set. Three fax machines with separate telephone line. Installation shall be maintained in good order. Contractor shall furnish all offices to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and supply offices with office supplies of adequate quantities as directed by
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Engineer during entire project duration. Kitchen and dinning area shall be fully equipped including two electric cooking ranges, tea/coffee makers, water cooler, crockery and cutlery and service counter and kitchen cabinets. Supplies for tea and coffee and drinking water shall be provided by the contractor along with tea boys for service. 5. Contractor shall provide computer network complete with a server, 100 PC's (minimum), LaserJet printer, A-4 size scanner and other required hardware and cabling. Licensed latest Microsoft Windows based software shall be provided including AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project, Primavera, Lotus Notes and any other software required for the project. Security: The contractor shall provide and maintain through out construction a complete security system for temporary facilities subject to approval of Engineer. The security system shall be network based digital complete with 16 CCTV cameras, 4 LCD monitors (21 inch), computer PC with sofware, cabling and accessories. Vehicles: The contractor shall provide latest model brand new vehicles as indicated below with drivers for exclusive use of the Owner and maintain them through out the construction, including fuel oil and insurance. 8. Owner: Two (2) four wheel drive jeeps Project Management: Two (2) four wheel drive jeeps Supervising Staff: Three (3) 8-seater minibuses

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Owner, Project Management and Engineer's facilities shall not be used by the contractor.

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Contractor's Facilities 1. Contractor shall, for his own use, furnish and maintain suitable offices, stores and auxiliary facilities on site. Contractor's office shall have computer network similar to Engineer's office, along with telephone services. Contractor shall include for general use the following: a. Sanitary Facilities: Toilets shall be provided and maintained on site or as directed by Engineer. Toilets shall be individually partitioned and enclosures provided with lockable doors. First Aid Facilities: Contractor shall provide adequate first aid facilities for joint use of his staff and Engineer and his personnel. They shall be made available at no extra cost. Vehicle Parking: Contractor shall provide car park shade structure for 20 Engineer/Owner's cars and 2 spaces for visitors' cars. Parking shade structure shall be subject to approval of Engineer.

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Sample Room: Contractor shall provide as directed by Engineer and near his offices a sample room with appropriate shelving for the
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storage of complete set of approved samples of Project. Contractor shall make the necessary modifications to the room as directed by the Engineer. E. Labor Camps 1. 2. A labor camp is not permitted on site. Any labor camp or accommodation shall be provided for laborers off site and is expected to be fully in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom; and the Contractor shall be accountable and responsible for ensuring that labor laws are complied with, and security and conduct of such men are lawful.

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Temporary Signboards: 1. Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain on suitable supports at entrances to site and as directed by Engineer, 2 signboards of minimum size 6 x 3.5 m constructed to the Engineer's design and consisting of softwood framing covered using marine quality plywood, primed and painted. Provide signboards with the necessary lighting. Signboard shall be lettered in Arabic and English, giving name of Employer, name of Designer, Engineer, Contractor and Sub-Contractors. Setting out of signboards, type and sizes of lettering shall be approved by Engineer. Contractor shall clear away signboards upon completion of Contract or when requested to do so by the Engineer.

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TEMPORARY HOISTS AND CHUTES A. Contractor shall provide, install, maintain and remove material and personnel hoists as required for normal use by all trades, and employ only skilled operators for them. He shall provide necessary guards, signals, protective facilities, safety devices and the like required for safe operation, provide suitable runways from hoists to each floor level and roof, and remove all such facilities after they have served their purpose or when directed by the Engineer. Contractor shall also provide and maintain all temporary ladders, ramps, runways, chutes, derricks, stairs, and similar items required for the proper execution of the work and permit the use of such facilities by other contractors, subcontractors or trades. Hoists and chutes shall be so constructed as to prevent damage, staining or marring of permanent work. No materials, rubbish or debris shall be permitted to drop free, but shall be removed by use of material hoist and/or fully enclosed rubbish chute. Where required, openings in slabs, walls and partitions shall be provided for installing large pieces of equipment. Openings shall be closed and/or made good after the equipment is in place. Structural modification, if required, shall be subject to prior approval by the Engineer.

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STAGING AND SCAFFOLDING A. Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all staging and scaffolding (exterior and interior) for all trades for their use during the construction of the building. Staging and scaffolding shall be of approved design, erected and removed by experienced stage builders and shall have all accident prevention devices required by government laws. Such staging and scaffolding shall be erected in sufficient time and in a proper sequence so as not to delay the works. Subcontractors shall schedule and commence their work so that building progress is not delayed or obstructed once staging and scaffolding becomes available. The above facilities shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Government Authorities and designed to comply with the recommendations of the British Standards CP 97, Parts 1, 2 and 3, as applicable, and be removed after they have served their purpose or when directed by the Owner's Representative.

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TEMPORARY COVERINGS A. Contractor shall protect finished surfaces, including jambs and soffits of openings used as passageways or through which materials are handled, against possible damage resulting from the conduct of work by trades. Adequate protective material shall be laid under all materials stored on finished surfaces, and shall be laid before moving materials over finished areas. Wheelbarrows used over such areas shall have rubber type wheels. Finished surfaces, including factory-finished and job-finished items shall be clean and not marked upon handing over of building(s) to Owner. Contractor shall, without extra compensation, re-finish such spaces where surfaces were proved to have been inadequately protected, and which are damaged. As soon as an area of flooring is finished, it shall be protected by the Contractor from dirt and damage by covering as necessary with paper or by other approved method. Waterproofed and roof surfaces shall not be subjected to traffic, nor be used for storage of material. Where some activity must take place in order to carry out the work, adequate protection, subject to approval by the Engineer shall be provided.

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TEMPORARY SAFETY MEASURES A. Contractor shall provide and maintain during the entire contract period all temporary safety measures necessary for the protection of people, buildings, structures, pavings, curbs, channels, fences and the like on the site or adjacent properties, and he shall be solely responsible for any damage to life and property caused as a result of not having taken adequate precautions against such damage.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. General: Materials shall be new and approved by the Engineer, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL A. B. 3.2 Maintain systems to assure continuous service. Modify and extend systems as work progress requires.

REMOVAL A. Completely remove all temporary facilities, materials, services and equipment when their use is no longer required. Clean and repair damage caused by temporary installations or use of temporary facilities. Restore permanent facilities used for temporary services to specified conditions.

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