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Specifications created by: |
Bruce M. Hampton, Architect |
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15 Stow Rd. Harvard, MA |
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978-456-3733 |
- General Requirements
The plans, details, and specifications for the project are designed
to meet or exceed the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building
Code. The Architect must be apprised of any local conditions or requirements
which require modifications to the plans, details and specifications.
The design criteria for this project are as follows:
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A. Seismic Load: Zone 2 |
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B. Wind Load: 90 MPH |
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C. Live Loads: First Floor: 40 psf Second Floor:
30 psf Roof: Snow 30 psf Attic: 20 psf Exterior Decks 50 psf |
The Owner or Contractor shall be responsible for on site utilities,
insurance, telephone, Fax, toilets, materials and methods
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- Site Work
All site work is the responsibility of the Owner or General Contractor.
This includes all utility connections to within one meter of the
foundation or outside wall of the building. Included but not limited
to Water Supply, Storm & Sanitary Sewer Lines, all Drainage, Electrical
Supply, Telephone, Cable TV, Roads, etc.
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- Concrete
All concrete work and engineering is the responsibility of the General
Contractor based on local conditions. The Architect shall be responsible
for the layout of the foundations, footings, and slabs, based on
an assumed allowable soil pressure of 2,000 psf and an assumed concrete
strength of 2,500 psi. Dampproofing per plans. Specifications on
the engineers plans shall supersede these.
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- Masonry
The supply of all masonry materials and engineering shall be the responsibility
of the General Contractor. The Architect shall be responsible for
the layout of the foundations, footings, and slabs, based on an assumed
allowable soil pressure of 2,000 psf. Dampproofing per plans
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- Metals
All nails, screws, bolts and other fasteners required for the installation
of the building materials are to be included by the Contractor in
each section of the work. Any steel reinforcing required for the
foundations and footings shall be supplied by the site or foundation
contractor.
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- Framing
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6.1 Sills
All foundations sills per plans shall be pressure treated; Dow
Sill insulation (or equal)shall be used between foundation
and sill. |
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6.2 Post and Beam Framing Lally Columns
3-1/2 steel, concrete filled, with steel base and cap Unexposed:
Douglas-Fir or micro-lam per plans |
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6.3 Floor Framing
Pre-engineered open web floor joist 19.2" o/c or as per plans,
with 3/4" fir T&G plywood for occupied floors. 1/2" CDX ply for
unoccupied floors (attics). |
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6.4 Exterior Wall Framing
2x4 or 2x6 @ 16" o/c or as per plans. Surfaced dried SPF #2 or
better (or equal) with 7/16" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) sheathing
or per plans. |
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6.5 Roof Framing
2x10 Rafters @ 16" o/c or as per plans. Surfaced dried SPF #2
or better (or equal) with 7/16" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) sheathing
or per plans. Pre-engineered truss @ 24" o/c or per plans with
5/8" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) sheathing or per plans. Pre-engineered
open web floor joist 19.2" o/c or as per plans, with 3/4" fir
T&G for flat roofs. Parapet walls per plans |
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6.6 Interior Wall Framing
2x4 framing @ 16" o/c or as per plans. Surfaced dried SPF Stud
grade or better (or equal) . |
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6.7 Party Wall Framing
Double 2x3 or 2x4 as required framing @ 16" o/c or as per plans.
Surfaced SPF Standard or better (or equal). 1 hour fire-resistive
wall between units per local code. Staggered stud w/ continuous
3 1/2" batt insul. between studs. Or double 2x3 stud walls with
w/ continuous 3 1/2" batt insulation between studs. Noise transmission:
STC 55 or better |
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- Roofing and Gutters
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7.1 Shingles
Seal down fiberglass mat shingles 235#, 25 year warranty. ( IKO,
Bird, GAF or approved equal). 15# felt for underlayment. Aluminum
flashing. |
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7.2 Eaves
Continuous eave venting with insect screen, with galvanized drip
edge and 50# Bituthane roll roofing as starter strip. |
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7.3 Valleys
50# Bituthane roll roofing or equal |
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7.4 Ridge
Continuous ridge venting with insect screen or per plans. |
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7.5 Gutters
5" aluminum .032 gauge with attachment accessories per plan rectangular
downspouts to drywell, storm sewer, or positive drainage per
plans. |
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- Exterior Doors and Windows
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8.1 Operable Windows
Pella Aluminum Clad ProLine with Low-E insulating glass and screen.
(per plans) Substitute Pella Designer window where Proline
size not available. (same spec) |
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8.2 Fixed Glass
Pella Aluminum Clad Frame with Low-E insulating glass with Argon
gas. |
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8.3 Roof Glass
Roto operating skylight with tempered Low-E insulating glass
and flashing kit. |
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8.4 Exterior Swing Doors
Morgan Entry Door (M-7100) with lever lock set by Schlage.
Morgan Sidelights: M-182.
Accessible lever handle with integral 1" deadbolt. Bright Brass |
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8.5 French Door
Pella Aluminum Clad SmartSash III (without DGP) with Low-E insulated
glass and insect screens. Pella traditional French Door lever
lock set, bright brass finish. |
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8.6 Sliding Glass Door
Pella Aluminum Clad ProLine with Low-E insulated glass and insect
screen. |
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- Siding and Trim
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9.1 Siding
1/2 x 6 Hardiplank siding (50 year warranty)
preprimed and painted (15 year warranty) |
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9.2 Soffits
Painted plywood soffit with 2" vent strip. |
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9.3 Trim
Pine #2 and better. Tight sound knots, back primed and finish
coat of exterior grade paint. Window pine brickmold per plan. |
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- Decks, Porches, and Steps
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10.1 Balcony Framing
All framing to be pressure treated. Built up 2x10 beams, 2x8
deck framing. |
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10.2 Decking
5/4 x6 Trex boards |
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10.3 Deck Rails/Balusters
Cedar per plans |
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10.4 Deck Steps
Pressure treated per plans |
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- Interior Doors, Trim, and Stairs
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11.1 Doors
1 3/8" panel doors by Masonite or equal. Smooth surface finish
Coventry or Colonist style. Door hardware to be orbital lock
set in bright brass. (Arrow, Schlage or equal) Option: accessible
lever handles on all doors where required |
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11.2 Interior Trim
Pine window and door casing (paint grade) 7/16" x 2 1/2" . (5" window
sill) Baseboard: 7/16" x 3 1/2" (paint grade) Standard: carpet
grade stair per plans |
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11.3 Railing standard
1x pine cap over 2x4 wall w/ painted gypsum wall board graspable
2x6 rail mounted continuously along stair run per plans |
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- Cabinets and tops
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12.1 Kitchen Cabinets
Merrilat Rutland or equal |
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12.2 Countertops
Plastic laminate : WilsonArt, Plastic laminate or equal. plastic
lam. backsplash. |
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12.3 Bathroom Vanity Cabinetry
Merrilat Rutland or equal |
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12.4 Bathroom Countertops
Plastic laminate : WilsonArt, Plastic laminate or equal. plastic
lam. backsplash. |
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- Insulation
Roof: R-38 fiberglass or better. Unfaced batts with continuous air
channel.
Walls: R-19 fiberglass. Unfaced batts with foilbacked sheetrock in
exterior walls Foundation wall: 2x4 furring spaced 1" from wall with
R-19 batts or per plans
Crawl space: R-19 batts
Floors : 6" fiberglass
Bathrooms: 3-5/8" unfaced batts for sound. 6 mil poly vapor retarder
all winter warm surfaces.
STC ratings: 55 min. dwelling to dwelling and dwelling to common spaces.
Air tightness: Air leakage ratio of maximum 1.5 square inch per 100
sf of shell area at pressure difference of 4 Pa.
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- Drywall
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14.1 Gypsum Board
1/2" gypsum wall board. Ceiling to be smooth finish. Drywall
and tape. 5/8" type x gwb per plans. Drywall and tape |
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14.2 Backer Board
Cement based backer board to be supplied for tiled surfaces. |
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- Flooring and Tile
Living/ /Bedrooms: carpeting: 37# pile weight
Kitchens/Baths/ Dining/Common Stairs: VCT
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- Paint and Decorating
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16.1 Interior Walls
One coat Promar PVA Latex Primer, B28 WC5 One coat EverClean
Latex Flat/ Satin to cover |
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16.2 Interior Trim and Doors
One coat ProMar 200 Alkyd Enamel Undercoater B49 W200 Two coats
ProMar 200 Alkyd Egg Shell Enamel B33 W201 |
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16.3 Exterior Siding
One coat of machine applied primer and one coat of finish. Cabot
color selection to be determined. |
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16.4 Exterior Trim and all Deck and
Railing Trim
One coat A100 Alkyd Exterior Wood Primer, Y24-W20 One coat Solid
Color VOC complying solid color Exterior Stain A14z |
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- Specialties
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17.1 Residential sprinklered for all 3
family buildings as required by local code. |
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17.2 3 ft. fencing @ front sidewalk to
protect hedgerow. |
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- Appliances
Energy Star rated appliances:
Electric range: 30" GE JBP95WW or equal
Dishwasher: 24" GE GSD 4430 installed at the factory
Refrigerator: GE model #TBX18Dwhite, top mounted, min.18.2 cu. ft.
or equal
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- Furnishings
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19.1 Bathroom accessories
1. Towel bars, paper holders, etc.,. are white ceramic
by Lenape or equal.
2. Mirror/ Medicine cabinets Bathrooms have recessed, painted
white side cabinet to match wall color shutter doors
3. Mirrors to be maximum size: full width of counter per
plans
4. Shower curtain rod: Lenape or equal
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19.2 Closet Shelves
1. 12 inch wide white wire shelves with coat hanger
rod by Shultie or equal.
2. 16 inch wide white wire pantry and linen shelves by Shultie
or equal.
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- Special Construction
- Plumbing (for rough plumbing see plumbing specs)
distribution: type L copper
drains, waste, vents: Schedule 40 PVC
hose bibs in yards (2 min. per building) per plan
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21.1 Dwelling Unit Kitchens
1. Stainless steel sink, Asymmetrical double bowl (one large
bowl and one smaller bowl) K-3284 Moen or equal.
2. Faucet by Kohler K-15173 single lever or approved equal,
with sprayer
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21.2 Baths
1. Tub/Shower unit-1 piece white with fiberglass surround
2. Tub/Shower faucet - Moen "Chateau" L2353, single lever,
Chrome
3. W.C. toilet - Kohler low flow - K3420-K - White
4. Lavatory - drop in lavatory, White
5. Lavatory Faucet - Moen L4621 single lever, Chrome.
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- HVAC
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22.1 Hot Water
Domestic Hot Water supplied (Polaris or equal gas
fired water heater)
Hydronic baseboard distribution for heating.
Buildings constructed for annual heating energy input of maximum
1.4 BTU per heating degree day per sf of shell and a cooling
input of maximum 2.7 BTU per cooling degree day per sf of shell. |
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22.2 Ventilation
1. All bathrooms shall have ventilation fans by
Tamarack Technologies, vented directly to exterior.
2. Range hood by GE or equal vents to exterior .
3. Ridge, gable, and eave vents per plans
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- Electric(for rough electric see electrical specifications)
200 amp service (TBD), 40 position panel and breakers. All wire to
be 14 or 12 gauge copper.
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23.1 Lighting Fixtures to be selected:
1. Recessed lighting fixtures in living areas
are HALO or approved equal.
2. Ceiling or Wall fixtures are provided in bathrooms and
closets over 3 foot in length.
3. Exterior lights are provided at each outside door, to
be selected
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23.2. Rough Electric
Contractor to provide all services per plan per local and national
electric codes. |
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23.3 Security Systems
Pre-wire for motion detector |
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23.4 Telephone/Ethernet/Cable
1. Provide finish telephone service 4 pair twisted
wire. 3 locations per unit.
2. Pre-wire for cable service per plan. 2 locations per unit.
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23.5 Door Chimes
wire for chimes front door and rear door. |
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23.6 Smoke Detectors
UL approved. Fire alarm systems per code. |
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23.7 Outlets and Decora Switches
White |
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23.8 Ground Fault Interrupt circuits
for all baths and kitchens per code |
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23.9 Exterior Outlets: GFI circuits
in waterproof recessed outlets |
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