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DocuSign Envelope ID: 313DA256 -1EDE- 4396- A716- 4C53B809027E <br />JERRY M. PASSMORE CENTER ADDITION AND RENOVATION <br />HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA <br />1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE <br />A. Cutting and Patching: Comply with requirements for and limitations on cutting and patching of <br />construction elements. <br />1. Structural Elements: When cutting and patching structural elements, notify Architect of <br />locations and details of cutting and await directions from Architect before proceeding. <br />Shore, brace, and support structural elements during cutting and patching. Do not cut and <br />patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load - carrying capacity or <br />increase deflection <br />2. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components <br />in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in <br />increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Operational elements <br />include the following: <br />a. Primary operational systems and equipment. <br />b. Fire separation assemblies. <br />C. Air or smoke barriers. <br />d. Mechanical systems piping and ducts. <br />e. Control systems. <br />f. Communication systems. <br />g. Fire - detection and -alarm systems. <br />h. Electrical wiring systems. <br />i. Operating systems of special construction. <br />Other Construction Elements: Do not cut and patch other construction elements or <br />components in a manner that could change their load - carrying capacity, that results in <br />reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that results in increased maintenance or <br />decreased operational life or safety. Other construction elements include but are not <br />limited to the following: <br />a. Water, moisture, or vapor barriers. <br />b. Membranes and flashings. <br />C. Equipment supports. <br />d. Piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment. <br />e. Noise- and vibration - control elements and systems. <br />4. Visual Elements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual <br />evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch exposed construction in a manner <br />that would, in Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and <br />replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner. <br />B. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Obtain and maintain on -site manufacturer's written <br />recommendations and instructions for installation of products and equipment. <br />EXECUTION 017300-2 <br />