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DocuSign Envelope ID: B94F2D40-3B3C-47A7-86C2-6F1 B4F92C62C <br /> SECTION 01 73 29-CUTTING AND PATCHING <br /> PART 1 -GENERAL <br /> 1.1 SUMMARY <br /> A. This Section includes procedural requirements for cutting and patching. <br /> B. Related Sections include the following: <br /> 1. Division 02, Section "Selective Demolition"for demolition of selected portions of the building for alterations. <br /> 2. Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching <br /> individual parts of the Work. <br /> 1.2 DEFINITIONS <br /> A. Cutting: Removal of existing construction necessary to permit installation or performance of other Work. <br /> B. Patching: Fitting and repair work required to restore surfaces to original conditions after installation of other Work. <br /> 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE <br /> A. Structural Elements: Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load-carrying <br /> capacity or load-deflection ratio. <br /> B. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results <br /> in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational <br /> life or safety. <br /> C. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and <br /> patching. Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces in a manner that would, <br /> in Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut <br /> and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner. <br /> 1.4 WARRANTY <br /> A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during cutting and <br /> patching operations, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties. <br /> PART 2-PRODUCTS <br /> 2.1 MATERIALS <br /> A. General: Comply with requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications. <br /> B. Existing Materials: Use materials identical to existing materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually <br /> match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible. <br /> 1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will match the <br /> visual and functional performance of existing materials. <br /> PART 3-EXECUTION <br /> 3.1 EXAMINATION <br /> A. Examine surfaces to be cut and patched and conditions under which cutting and patching are to be performed. <br /> 1. Compatibility: Before patching, verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with <br /> existing finishes or primers. <br /> 2. Proceed with installation only after unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. <br /> 3.2 PREPARATION <br /> A. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of Work to be cut. <br /> B. Protection: Protect existing construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from <br /> adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations. <br /> C. Adjoining Areas:Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas. <br /> D. Existing Services: Where existing services are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such <br /> services before cutting to minimize interruption of services to occupied areas. <br /> ©BOOMERANG DESIGN#1835 01 73 29-1 510 Meadowlands Drive,Hillsborough, NC <br /> ORANGE COUNTY,NC 12/07/2018 <br />