General Construction Specifications
SECTION 01610
TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 PACKING AND TRANSPORTATION
A. Require supplier to package products in boxes or crates for protection during shipment, handling and storage. Protect sensitive products against exposure to elements and mositure.
B. Protect sensitive and finishes against impact, abrasion and other damage.
1.02 DELIVERY
A. Arrange deliveries of products, including products furnished by the Owner, in accordance with construction schedules and in ample time to facilitate inspection prior to installation.
B. Coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site. Specifically coordinate to determine:
1. Work of the Owner.
2. Products furnished by Owner.
3. Work of other contractors.
4. Availability of and personnel for handling products.
5. Owner’s use of premises.
C. Deliver products in undamaged condition, in manufacturer’s original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible.
D. Clearly mark partial deliveries of component parts of to permit easy accumulation of parts and to facilitate assembly.
E. Immediately on delivery, inspect shipments to assure:
1. Compliance with requirements of Contract Documents and approved submittals.
2. Quantities are correct.
3. Containers and packages are intact and that labels are legible.
4. Products are properly protected and undamaged.
1.03 PRODUCT HANDLING
A. Provide and personnel to handle products, including those provided by the Owner, by methods to prevent soiling or damage to products or packaging.
B. Provide additional protection during handling as necessary to prevent scraping, marring, or otherwise damaging products or surrounding spaces.
C. Handle products by using methods that will prevent bending or over stressing.
D. Lift heavy components only at designated lifting points.
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