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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 />3. Protect walls, ceilings, floors, and other existing finish work that are to remain or that are <br />exposed during selective demolition operations. <br />4. Cover and protect furniture, furnishings, and equipment that have not been removed. <br />5. Comply with requirements for temporary enclosures, dust control, heating, and cooling <br />specified in Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls." <br />C. Temporary Shoring: Provide and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required <br />to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes <br />to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction <br />being demolished. <br />Strengthen or add new supports when required during progress of selective demolition. <br />3.4 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, GENERAL <br />A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new <br />construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of <br />governing regulations and as follows: <br />1. Proceed with selective demolition systematically, from higher to lower level. Complete <br />selective demolition operations above each floor or tier before disturbing supporting <br />members on the next lower level. <br />2. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use <br />cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. <br />Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and <br />chopping, to minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings to <br />remain. <br />3. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring <br />existing finished surfaces. <br />4. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At <br />concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden <br />space before starting flame - cutting operations. Maintain[ fire watch and] portable fire - <br />suppression devices during flame - cutting operations. <br />5. Maintain adequate ventilation when using cutting torches. <br />6. Remove decayed, vermin- infested, or otherwise dangerous or unsuitable materials and <br />promptly dispose of off -site. <br />7. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by method suitable to avoid <br />free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation. <br />8. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to <br />impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing. <br />9. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly. Comply with requirements in <br />Section 017419 "Construction Waste Management and Disposal." <br />B. Removed and Salvaged Items: <br />1. Clean salvaged items. <br />2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers. <br />3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Owner. <br />4. Transport items to Owner's storage area designated by Owner. <br />5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage. <br />SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION 024119-6 <br />