for work under this specification is referred to the General Conditions,
Special Conditions and all Contract Documents, all of which are hereby made part of this
specification.

C.
Perform all necessary removals, cuttings, repairs, replacements etc., for the completion of
this work and provide all materials, labor, tools and equipment required to perform the
work as specified herein.

D.
Contractor must carefully examine the site of the proposed work, as well as its adjacent
area, and seek other usual sources of information for they will be conclusively presumed
to have full knowledge of any and all conditions on, about, or above the site relating to,
or effecting in anyway, the performance of the work to be done under this contract which
were or should have been indicated to a reasonably prudent bidder.

NOTE: NOTIFY ARCHITECT BEFORE STARTING WORK. ALL WORK TO BE
DONE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE ARCHITECT. NO WORK TO BE
PERFORMED ON WEEKENDS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE
ARCHITECT.

E.
All Plumbing work shall be performed by a Licensed Master Plumber, as specified by
NYC Building Department in a neat manner and in accordance with best practices. All
work shall comply with all local, state and Federal rules and regulations. The Contractor
shall obtain and complete all necessary applications, approvals and pay all fees required
to obtain all trade related permits and final sign offs from all agencies having jurisdiction.

F.
The Contractor shall perform all necessary removal, cutting, repair, replacement, etc. for
the completion of this work, and provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment
required to perform the work as specified herein and to comply with the New York City
Plumbing Code, NYC Local Law # 10/1999 and N.F.P.A. # 13 of 1999 Rubbish and
debris shall be expeditiously removed from the premises.

G.
The Contractor shall obtain prior approval from Architect for changes, additions, or
modifications to the "Scope of Work", specifications, and drawings.

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H.
Notify Architect before starting work. All work is to be done under the supervision and
as directed by Architect. Prior to completion of Contract, Architect shall coordinate with
the Management Group a single authorized punch-list for issuance to the Contractor.

I.
Tenants in occupancy (If applicable):

1.
It is understood and agreed that the existing tenants in the building may remain in
occupancy during the work. The Contractor shall, at all times, be responsible for
minimizing inconvenience to the tenants, protecting life and property of tenants,
and maintaining the work area in a clean and habitable condition.

2.
If the work requires substantial disruption, the Contractor shall be responsible for
informing Architect of the time and extent of the disruption at least two days in
advance and shall obtain approval from Architect to proceed with the work.

J.
The Contractor shall fully familiarize himself with the job and field conditions before
submitting his bid.

K.
Substitutions:

1.
Reference in the Contract Document to materials, form of construction, products,
and equipment by proprietary name, make and catalogue number shall be
interpreted as establishing a standard of quality of manufacture, performance, or
appearance, and shall not be construed as limited competition.

2.
Should the Contractor desire to substitute any item of brand or manufacture other
than that specified, he shall submit to Architect a written request for approval of
the substitutions he proposes and wishes to make. Such requests shall be
accompanied by descriptive literature, drawings, samples or such information as
the Architect will investigate all such requests and render decisions thereon as
promptly as is reasonably possible, and such decisions shall be final.

3.
Any substitution of material specified shall be equal in quality and value, or credit
is due to the Owner.

L.
Immediately upon award of this contract, Contractor shall confer with Architect prepare a
work program schedule. This schedule shall be revised as may be required by Architect
and when approved, shall establish the order in which the work shall proceed, and the
dates when the various parts shall be installed or completed.

M.
Provide for all work for a complete, working and approved sprinkler system. Any items
or services not indicated in the contract documents and necessary for completion of the
system, or required by all codes, must be brought to Architect's attention prior to bidding.
This contractor is responsible for all items or services necessary for a complete
installation of an approved sprinkler system.

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15C.02 WORK INCLUDED

A.
Provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary or incidental to perform the work of
this Section and related work as indicated in the Contract Documents. Refer to "Division
Scope of Work" section: 15C for complete scope of work for this section, which form a
part of the contract specifications. A complete operational sprinkler system in
conformance with New York City Plumbing Code, NYC Local Law # 10/1999 and
N.F.P.A. # 13 of 1999 is required by this contract.

15C.03 WORK EXCLUDED

A.
Electric wiring for all controllers and motors to conform to Code, By Section 16A.

B.
Painting, except as noted herein.

C.
Removal of friable asbestos insulation.

15C.04 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A.
BEFORE WORK COMMENCES, ARCHITECT APPROVAL REQUIRED

1.
Submit four (4) catalog cuts for sprinkler heads, piping, pumps, valves and all
alarm/control devices. See section 15C.01k

B.
Must Accompany Final Payment Request

1.
New York City Department of Buildings Final Sign-off for all work under this
section and DOB approved FP-85 form.

2.
New York City Fire Department Certified Form FP-100 Residential Sprinkler
System Flow Test Report.

3.
Operation and service manuals and warrantee information for all equipment and
devices installed.

15C.05 SCOPE OF WORK

A.
This contractor must only refer to the appropriate sections of the specification as
requested in the Scope of Work and/or contract drawings.

B.
Provide complete Fire Suppression system in accordance with New York City and
N.F.P.A. codes including heads, piping, pumps, controllers, drainage system, street
service connections, valves, etc.

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C.
This contractor to perform sprinkler flow test in presence of New York City Fire
Department, HPD and building owner representatives. File form FP-100 with the Fire
Department, and pay all required fees.

15C.06 CODES, RULES AND CERTIFICATES

A.
The complete installation of the fire suppression system and all other items of the work
shall be in strict accordance with all laws and with latest rules and regulations of all
Municipal and other Public Agencies, and the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
Should there be a conflict between any items or requirements, specified herein and/or
shown on the contract drawings, all pertinent rules, regulations and legal requirements
shall apply.

D.
This contractor is responsible to complete all necessary applications, pay all fees, give all
notices, file all necessary drawings (if required) and obtain all permits and final sign-offs
from Dept. of Buildings for all work under this contract. Comply with all laws,
ordinances, rules and jurisdiction over this work and the standards of the Fire
Underwriter's Association. If any discrepancies exist between the contract documents and
prevailing code requirement, the contractor shall comply with code criteria.

15C.07 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A.
The contract drawings show the approximate location of all required equipment and the
diagrammatic arrangement of piping. Piping runs have been shown with the intention of
most clearly indicating the routing. Actual runs may differ if kept within the requirements
and provisions of these specifications, and providing that all modifications have been
shown in the shop drawings. Exact location of all equipment will be determined in the
field and the contractor must secure exact dimensional data before laying out any work.

B. This contractor must submit shop drawings only if the final field installation will differ
from architect's proposed drawings.

1.
Five (5) copies of each drawing shall be submitted to architect before any work
begins.

2.
Drawing shall be 1/4" = l' - 0" scale blueprint indicating exact location and size of
all equipment and piping. Plans to include cellar layout, first floor layout, typical
floor layout, riser diagram, and any drawings Architect may request. Drawings
will not be accepted unless a complete list of deviations from architect's proposed
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15C.08 REMOVAL OF RUBBISH

A.
This contractor shall remove at all times from the building, waste materials or rubbish
accumulated resulting from this work. Upon completion of the work, clean all heating
materials and equipment to the satisfaction of architect.

15C.09 ACCESSIBILITY

A.
Ascertain that all equipment, such as