Outline Scope of Works

3 Bunhill Row London

ISSUED FOR INFORMATION 2nd September 2010

33 St John Street London EC1M 4AA Telephone 020 7559 7400

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REVISION /

ISSUE INFORMATION

AUTHOR TK

CHECKED PH

DATE 02.09.10

INFORMATION (1.07 Vend area works Revised)

TK

CH

23.09.10

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CONTENTS
Introduction & Design Preliminaries 1.00 Seventh Floor Refurbishment Work

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INTRODUCTION & DESIGN PRELIMINARIES

This Scope of Works is to be read in conjunction with BDG workfutures Drawing Register and relates to the interior design intent at 3 Bunhill Row, London The contractor is advised to carry out the necessary site checks and satisfy themselves that they understand the building. The following conditions are to be read in conjunction with John Packer Associates and Turner & Townsends associated contract documentation. Where specifications refer to TBA/TBC descriptions given are to assist an understanding of overall provision and quality rather than definitive specification/scope

The following conditions are to be read in conjunction with the current and relevant contract documentation. MATERIALS AND WORK GENERALLY GOOD PRACTICE: Where and to the extent that materials, products and workmanship are not fully detailed or specified they are to be: Of a standard appropriate to the Works and suitable for the functions stated in or reasonably to be inferred from the project documents, and In accordance with relevant good building practice. GENERAL QUALITY OF PRODUCTS: Products to be new unless otherwise specified. For products specified to a British or European Standard obtain certificates of compliance from manufacturers when requested by CA. Where a choice of manufacturer or source of supply is allowed for any particular product, the whole quantity required to complete the work must be of the same type, manufacture and/or source unless otherwise approved. Produce written evidence of sources of supply when requested by CA. Ensure that the whole quantity of each product required to complete the work is of consistent kind, size, quality and overall appearance. Where consistency of appearance is desirable ensure consistency of supply from the same source. Unless otherwise approved do not use different colour batches where they can be seen together. If products are prone to deterioration or have a limited shelf life, order in suitable quantities to a programme and use in appropriate sequence. Do not use if there are any signs of deterioration, setting or other unsatisfactory condition.

CHECKING COMPLIANCE OF PRODUCTS Check all delivery tickets, labels, identification marks and, where appropriate, the products themselves to ensure that all products comply with the project documents. Where different types of any product are specified, check to ensure that the correct type is being used in each location. In particular, check that: The sources, types, qualities, finishes and colours are correct, and match any approved samples. All accessories and fixings which should be supplied with the goods have been supplied. Sizes and dimensions are correct. Where tolerances of components are critical, measure a sufficient quantity to ensure compliance. The delivered quantities are correct, to ensure that shortages do not cause delays in the

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work. The products are clean, undamaged and otherwise in good condition. Products which have a limited shelf life are not out of date. Where materials are sourced alternatively to the specified item, the contractor should endeavour to identify the location and nature of that material to demonstrate its suitability. Where paints and other surface coatings and liquid treatments are to be used, as a minimum these should comply with the general environmental requirements stipulated by: The Paint Research Association, 8 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8LD. +44 (0)20 8614 4800 All paints and associated materials should be strictly controlled in use on site and disposed of in accordance with the prevailing Local Authority guidelines. TIMBER SOURCING Timber, whether soft wood or hardwood species should be sourced from sustainably managed suppliers that The Forestry Stewardship Council approved supplier rating and accredited certifying bodies such as: BM TRADA Certification Mr. Alasdair McGregor Stocking lane, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, Bucks HP14 4ND United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1494 569700 Fax: + 44 (0) 1494 565487 E-mail: amcgregor@bmtrada.com Website: www.bmtrada.com Provide, where timbers are imported, the Phytosanitary Certification and other documents as required to ensure that the chain of custody is documented. Contact FSC for further details if required below: Sofia Ryder, Policy Officer policy.standards at fsc.org Forest Stewardship Council FSC International Center Bonn Charles-de-Gaulle Str. 5 53113 Bonn Germany Tel: +49 (0) 2 28 / 3 67 66 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2 28 / 3 67 66 30 E-mail: fsc at fsc.org Web: www.fsc.org

PROHIBITED MATERIALS: The following materials are expressly forbidden from use. Any substances reasonably known to be deleterious to health at time of use or identified as such by the Building Research Establishment. Asbestos (in any form, see Crocodilite). Calcium silicate bricks. Clayboard void former. Concrete containing added calcium chloride as a setting agent. Crocodilite.

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Galvanised cavity wall ties. High alkali cement not conforming to British Standards used with aggregates containing silica. High alumina cement or concrete. Lead or any products containing lead used internally. Lead or lead products (unless directly required for repairs to existing products to be brought to the attention of the CA prior to commencement). Materials containing fibres less than 3 microns diameter. Polyisocyanate or polyurethane foam. Sea dredged aggregates. Timbers (either soft or hardwood, temperate or tropical) from non-certificated or responsibly managed sources. NB. The contractor will be required to provide evidence of compliance from such schemes as the Forest Stewardship Council or similar recognised independent certifying body as indicated in Clause 140. Timber treatments including Lindane and polychlorinated products and their derivatives. Urea formaldehyde foam or materials containing formaldehyde. Woodwool slabs used for permanent shuttering.

PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS Prevent over-stressing, distortion and any other type of physical damage. Keep clean and free from contamination. Prevent staining, chipping, scratching or other disfigurement, particularly of products exposed to view in the finished work. Keep dry and in a suitably low humidity atmosphere to prevent premature setting, moisture movement and similar defects. Where appropriate store off the ground and allow free air movement around and between stored products. Prevent excessively high or low temperatures and rapid changes of temperature in the products. Protect adequately from rain, damp, frost, sun and other elements as appropriate. Ensure that products are at a suitable temperature and moisture content at time of use. Ensure that sheds and covers are of ample size, in good weatherproof condition and well secured. Keep different types and grades of products separately and adequately identified. So far as possible keep products in their original wrappings, packings or containers, until immediately before they are used. Wherever possible retain protective wrappings after fixing and until shortly before Practical Completion. Ensure that protective measures are fully compatible with and not prejudicial to the products/materials. SUITABILITY OF RELATED WORK AND CONDITIONS: Ensure that all trades are provided with necessary details of related types of work. Before starting each new type or section of work, ensure that: Previous, related work is appropriately complete, in accordance with the project documents, to a suitable standard and in a suitable condition to receive the new work. All necessary preparatory work has been carried out, including provision for services, openings, supports, fixings, damp proofing, priming and sealing. The environmental conditions are suitable, particularly that the building is suitably weather tight when internal components, services and finishes are installed.

GENERAL QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP Operatives must be appropriately skilled and experienced for the type and quality of work. Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the work from frost, rain and other hazards. Inspect components and products carefully before fixing or using and reject any, which are

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defective. Fix or lay securely, accurately and in alignment. Where not specified otherwise, select fixing and jointing methods and types, sizes and spacings of fastenings in compliance with section Z20. Fastenings to comply with relevant British Standards. Provide suitable, tight packings at screwed and bolted fixing points to take up tolerances and prevent distortion. Do not over tighten fixings. Adjust location and fixing of components and products so that joints, which are to be finished with mortar or sealant or otherwise left open to view, are even and regular. Ensure that all moving parts operate properly and freely. Do not cut, grind or plane prefinished components and products to remedy binding or poor fit without approval. WATER FOR THE WORKS: Clean and uncontaminated. If other than mains supply is proposed provide evidence of suitability. Test to BS 3148 if instructed.

SAMPLES/APPROVALS APPROVAL OF PRODUCTS: Where approval of a product is specified the requirement for approval relates to a sample of the product and not to the product as used in the Works. Submit a sample or other evidence of suitability. Do not confirm orders or use the product until approval of the sample has been obtained. Retain approved sample in good, clean condition on site. Ensure that the product used in the Works matches the approved sample. SAMPLES OF FINISHED WORK: Where a sample of finished work is specified for approval, the requirement for approval relates to the sample itself. (If approval of the finished work as a whole is required this is specified separately). Obtain approval of the stated characteristic(s) of the sample before proceeding with the Works. Retain approved sample in good, clean condition on site. Ensure that the relevant characteristic(s) of the Works match the approved characteristic(s) of the sample. Remove samples, which are not part of the finished Works when no longer required. APPROVALS: Where and to the extent that products or work are specified to be approved or the CA instructs or requires that they are to be approved, the same must be supplied and executed to comply with all other requirements and in respect of the stated or implied characteristics either: To the express approval of the CA or To match a sample expressly approved by the CA as a standard for the purpose. APPROVALS: Inspection or any other action by the CA must not be taken as approval of products or work unless the CA so confirms in writing in express terms referring to: Date of inspection Part of the work inspected Respects or characteristics which are approved Extent and purpose of the approval Any associated conditions. ACCURACY/SETTING OUT GENERALLY ACCURACY OF INSTRUMENTS: Use instruments and methods described in BS 5606, Appendix A. SETTING OUT: Submit details of methods and equipment to be used in setting out the Works. SETTING OUT: Check the levels and dimensions of the site against those shown on the drawings, and record the results on a copy of the drawings. Notify CA in writing of any discrepancies and obtain instructions before proceeding. SETTING OUT: Inform CA when overall setting out is complete and before commencing construction.

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APPEARANCE AND FIT: Arrange the setting out, erection, juxtaposition of components and application of finishes (working within the practical limits of the design and the specification) to ensure that there is satisfactory fit at junctions, that there are no practically or visually unacceptable changes in plane, line or level and that the finished work has a true and regular appearance. Wherever satisfactory accuracy, fit and/or appearance of the work are likely to be critical or difficult to achieve, obtain approval of proposals or of the appearance of the relevant aspects of the partially finished work as early as possible. Without prejudice to the above and unless specified otherwise, tolerances will (where applicable) be not greater than those given in BS 5606, Tables 1 and 2.

RECORD DRAWINGS: Record details of all grid lines, setting-out stations, benchmarks and profiles on the site setting-out drawing. Retain on site throughout the contract and hand to CA on completion. SERVICES GENERALLY (REFER TO JOHN PACKER ASSSIOCIATES DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTATION) SERVICES REGULATIONS: Any work carried out to or which affects new or existing services must be in accordance with the Bye Laws or Regulations of the relevant Statutory Authority. WATER REGULATIONS/BYELAWS NOTIFICATION: Notify the Water Undertaker of any work carried out to or which affects new or existing services and submit any required plans, diagrams and details. Allow adequate time to receive the Undertaker's consent before starting work. Inform the CA immediately if consent is withheld or is granted subject to significant conditions. WATER REGULATIONS/BYELAWS CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE: On completion of the work, submit to the CA (and where required also to the Water Undertaker) a certificate including: The address of the premises. A brief description of the new installation and/or work carried out to an existing installation. The Contractor's name and address. A statement that the installation complies with the relevant Water Regulations or Byelaws. The name and signature of the individual responsible for checking compliance. The date on which the installation was checked.

SERVICE RUNS: Make adequate provision for services, including unobstructed routes and fixings. Wherever possible ducts, chases and holes are to be formed during construction rather than cut. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES must have final tests and commissioning carried out so that they are in full working order at practical completion.

WORK AT/OR AFTER COMPLETION GENERALLY: Make good all damage consequent upon the work. Remove all temporary markings, coverings and protective wrappings unless otherwise instructed. Clean the works thoroughly inside and out, including all accessible ducts and voids, remove all splashes, deposits, efflorescence, rubbish and surplus materials consequent upon the execution of the work.

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Cleaning materials and methods to be as recommended by manufacturers of products being cleaned, and to be such that there is no damage or disfigurement to other materials or construction. Obtain COSHH dated data sheets for all materials used for cleaning and ensure they are used only as recommended by their manufacturers. Touch up minor faults in newly painted/repainted work, carefully matching colour, and brushing out edges. Repaint badly marked areas back to suitable breaks or junctions. Adjust, ease and lubricate moving parts of new work as necessary to ensure easy and efficient operation, including doors, windows, drawers, ironmongery, appliances, valves and controls. SECURITY AT COMPLETION: Leave the Works secure with all accesses locked. Account for and adequately label all keys and hand over to Employer with itemised schedule, retaining duplicate schedule signed by Employer as a receipt.

MAKING GOOD DEFECTS: Make arrangements with the design team and give reasonable notice of the precise dates for access to the various parts of the Works for purposes of making good defects. Inform CA when remedial works to the various parts of the Works are completed. SECURITY/SAFETY/PROTECTION GENERALLY CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS arising from the project are to be managed by the contractor. Common hazards which should be controlled by good management and site practice. Refer to the Planning Supervisor listed and the Health and Safety Plan for supporting information. Design Risk Assessments have been carried out by BDGworkfutures and are contained within the Health and Safety File lodged with the Planning Supervisor.

HEALTH HAZARDS: Hazardous substances: Site personnel levels must not exceed occupational exposure standards and maximum exposure limits stated in the controlling HSE document. Where substances are controlled by the COSHH regulations the appropriate certification will be required. The contractor should take all reasonable precautions to ensure all operatives and attendees are not exposed to such materials.

HSE APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE: Comply with the following: Management of health and safety at work. Managing construction for health and safety. SECURITY: Adequately safeguard the site, the Works, products, materials, plant, and any existing buildings affected by the Works from damage and theft. Take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorised access to the site, the Works and adjoining property. STABILITY: Accept responsibility for the stability and structural integrity of the Works during the Contract, and support as necessary. Prevent overloading: details of design loads may be obtained from CA. EMPLOYER'S REPRESENTATIVES SITE VISITS: Inform the CA in advance of all safety provisions and procedures (including those relating to materials which may be deleterious) which will require the compliance of the Employer or the Employer's representatives when visiting the site. Provide protective clothing and/or equipment for the Employer and the Employer's representatives as appropriate. PROTECT AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:

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NOISE: Comply generally with the recommendations of BS 5228: Part 1, clause 9.3 for minimising noise levels during the execution of the Works. Fit all compressors, percussion tools and vehicles with effective silencers of a type recommended by manufacturers of the compressors, tools or vehicles. Do not use or permit employees to use radios or other audio equipment in ways or at times which may cause nuisance. POLLUTION: Take all reasonable precautions to prevent pollution of the site, the Works and the general environment including streams and waterways. If pollution occurs, inform the appropriate Authorities and the CA without delay and provide them with all relevant information.

USE OF PESTICIDES: will not be permitted. NUISANCE: Take all necessary precautions to prevent nuisance from smoke, dust, rubbish, vermin and other causes. ASBESTOS BASED MATERIALS: Report immediately to the CA any suspected asbestos based materials discovered during demolition/refurbishment work. Avoid disturbing such materials. Agree with the CA methods for safe removal or encapsulation. FIRE PREVENTION: Take all necessary precautions to prevent personal injury, death, and damage to the Works or other property from fire. Comply with Joint Code of Practice 'Fire Prevention on Construction Sites' published by the Building Employers Confederation and the Loss Prevention Council. FIRE PREVENTION: Smoking will not be permitted on the site except in designated areas, which must be carefully controlled, equipped with fire fighting equipment and receptacles for the safe disposal of smokers materials, and inspected to guard against risk of fire. BURNING ON SITE of materials arising from the work will not be permitted.

WATER: Prevent damage from storm and surface water. (Items for keeping the site and excavations free of water are given elsewhere). MOISTURE: Prevent the work from becoming wet or damp where this may cause damage. Dry out the Works thoroughly. Control the drying out and humidity of the Works and the application of heat to prevent: Blistering and failure of adhesion. Damage due to trapped moisture. Excessive movement. INFECTED TIMBER: Where instructed to remove timber affected by fungal/insect attack from the building, do so in a way, which will minimise the risk of infecting other parts of the building, and destroy by burning as soon as possible. WASTE: Remove rubbish, debris, surplus material and spoil, regularly and keep the site and Works clean and tidy. Remove all rubbish, dirt and residues from voids and cavities in the construction before closing in. Ensure that non-hazardous material is disposed of at a tip approved by a Waste Regulation Authority. Remove all surplus hazardous materials and their containers regularly for disposal off site in a safe and competent manner, as approved by a Waste Regulation Authority and in accordance with relevant regulations. Retain waste transfer documentation on site.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE: Take all necessary precautions to avoid excessive electromagnetic disturbance of apparatus outside the site. LASER EQUIPMENT: Install, use and store construction laser equipment in accordance with BS EN 60825-1 and the manufacturers instructions. Use either Class 1 or Class 2 laser equipment ensuring that the laser beam is not set at eye level and is terminated at the end of its useful path. The use of Class 3A and Class 3B laser equipment will not be permitted without the approval of the CA and subject to the submission of a method statement on its safe use.

PROTECT THE FOLLOWING: WORK IN ALL SECTIONS: Adequately protect all types of work and all parts of the Works, including work carried out by others, throughout the Contract. Wherever work is of an especially vulnerable nature or is exposed to abnormal risks provide special protection to ensure that damage does not occur. NB Ensure control panel is protected at all times. Regularly communicate with staff throughout works to ensure they are aware of all planned activities through daily briefing sessions. EXISTING SERVICES: Notify all service authorities and/or adjacent owners of the proposed works not less than one week before commencing site operations. Before starting work check and mark positions of existing mains/services. Where positions are not shown on drawings obtain relevant details from service authorities or other owners. Observe service authority's recommendations for work adjacent to existing services. Adequately protect, and prevent damage to all services. Do not interfere with their operation without consent of the service authorities or owners. Identify below ground services with signboards, giving type and depth, and overhead services with headroom markers. If any damage to services results from the execution of the Works, immediately notify CA and appropriate service authority. Make arrangements for the work to be made good without delay to the satisfaction of the service authority or owner as appropriate. Any measures taken by the CA to deal with an emergency will not affect the extent of the Contractor's liability. Replace marker tapes or protective covers disturbed during site operations to the service authority's recommendations. ROADS AND FOOTPATHS: Adequately maintain roads and footpaths within and adjacent to the site and keep clear of mud and debris. Any damage to roads and footpaths caused by site traffic or otherwise consequent upon the Works must be made good to the satisfaction of the Local Authority or other owner. Bear any costs arising.

EXISTING FEATURES: Prevent damage to existing buildings, fences, gates, walls, roads, paved areas and other site features, which are to remain in position during the execution of the Works.

EXISTING WORK: Prevent damage to existing property undergoing alteration or extension and make good to match existing any defects so caused. Remove existing work the minimum necessary and with care to reduce the amount of making good to a minimum. BUILDING INTERIORS: Protect building interiors exposed to weather during the course of alteration work with temporary enclosures of sufficient size to permit execution of the work and which will remain weather tight in severe weather.

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EXISTING STRUCTURES: Check proposed methods of work for effects on adjacent structures inside and outside the site boundary. Provide and maintain during the execution of the Works all incidental shoring, strutting, needling and other supports as may be necessary to preserve the stability of existing structures on the site or adjoining that may be endangered or affected by the Works. Support existing structure as necessary during cutting of new openings or replacement of structural parts. Monitor adjacent structures and immediately report excessive movement to the CA. Do not remove supports until new work is strong enough to support the existing structure. Prevent over-stressing of completed work when removing supports.

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1.00
item drawing series

Seventh floor refurbishment work

1.01

300

Builders Work Demolitions and removals as required by the scheme in general. Refer also to services specification re elements/items to be retained for reuse.

1.02

360

Floor Finishes Main open plan / office carpet. Ref: Desso Neo Core colour ref: A818 9980 Meeting Room Feature Carpet Desso Neo colour ref: A782 9511 Vinyl flooring to Store Rooms & Copy / Print areas Altro sheet vinyl Ref: Maxis Suprema Colour Ref: Thor SU2014 (floor to be laid on 6mm ply fixed at 100mm centres) Additional Comms Room flooring To match existing raised access computer floor. Existing Vend area flooring to be retained, protected and cleaned. Existing Comms Room flooring to be retained and protected.

All floor finish junctions to have Schluter floor trims, Ref: schiene, s/steel finish or similar approved. For carpet laying directions and seam lines to floor finishes refer to the floor finish drawing: Drwg No. EC/07/GA/360/01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS WORKMANSHIP GENERALLY Base condition after preparation: Rigid, dry, sound, smooth and free from grease, dirt and other contaminants. Finished coverings: Accurately fitted, tightly jointed, securely bonded, smooth and free from air bubbles, rippling, adhesive marks and stains. LAYOUT - ROLL MATERIALS Setting out of seams: Before placing orders agree setting out for sheeting types M50 COMMENCEMENT Required condition of works prior to laying materials: - Building is weathertight and well dried out. - Wet trades have finished work. - Paintwork is finished and dry.

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- Conflicting overhead work is complete. - Floor service outlets, duct covers and other fixtures around which materials are to be cut are fixed. Notification: Submit not less than 48 hours before commencing laying. CONDITIONING Prior to laying: Condition materials by unpacking and separating in spaces where they are to be laid. Maintain resilient flooring rolls in an upright position. Unroll carpet and keep flat on a supporting surface. Conditioning time and temperature (minimum): As recommended by manufacturer with time extended by a factor of two for materials stored or transported at a temperature of less than 10C immediately prior to laying. ENVIRONMENT Temperature and humidity: Before, during and after laying, maintain approximately at levels which will prevail after building is occupied. Ventilation: Before during and after laying, maintain adequate provision. PREPARING BASES

NEW BASES Suitability of bases and conditions within any area: Commencement of laying of coverings will be taken as acceptance of suitability. EXISTING BASES Notification: Before commencing work, confirm that existing bases will, after preparation, be suitable to receive coverings. Suitability of bases and conditions within any area: Commencement of laying of coverings will be taken as acceptance of suitability. NEW WET LAID BASES Base drying aids: Not used for at least four days prior to moisture content testing. Base moisture content test: Carry out in accordance with BS 5325, Annexe A or BS 8203, Annexe A. - Locations for readings: In all corners, along edges, and at various points over area being tested. Commencement of laying coverings: Not until all readings show 75% relative humidity or less. SUBSTRATES TO RECEIVE THIN COVERINGS Trowelled finishes: Uniform, smooth surface free from trowel marks and other blemishes. Abrade suitably to receive specified floor covering material. SMOOTHING/ LEVELLING UNDERLAYMENT COMPOUND Type: Self-levelling as required. Selection: As recommended by covering manufacturer. EXISTING FLOOR COVERINGS REMOVED Substrate: Clear of covering and as much adhesive as possible. Skim with smoothing underlayment compound to give smooth, even surface. PLYWOOD UNDERLAY (WHERE AND IF REQUIRED) Standard: An approved national standard. Bonding quality: To BS EN 314-2 class Appearance: To BS EN 635 class. Finish: smooth finish Thickness: 6 mm.

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Sheet size: standard size Substrate: Existing floor boards securely fixed and acceptably level with no gross irregularities or protruding fasteners. Laying sheets: Stagger cross joints such that no joint within base and underlay is coincident and with a 0.51 mm gap between sheets. Fasteners: 25 mm ring shanked or twisted shank nails or divergent staples. - Location: Commencing at centre of one side of each sheet, at 150 mm grid centres over area of each sheet and at 100 mm centres along perimeter, set in 12 mm from edge. - Placement: Driven with heads set flush with surface, and not projecting through underside of base. Not deformed. LAYING COVERINGS

SETTING OUT TILES Method: Set out from centre of area/ room, so that wherever possible: - Tiles along opposite edges are of equal size. - Edge tiles are more than 50% of full tile width. ADHESIVE FIXING GENERALLY Adhesive: Type to be as specified, recommended by covering/ underlay manufacturer or as approved. Primer: Use and type as recommended by adhesive manufacturer. Application: As necessary to achieve good bond. Finished surface irregularities: Trowel ridges and high spots caused by particles on the substrate not acceptable. DOORWAYS Joint location: On centre line of door leaf. EDGINGS/ COVER STRIPS Manufacturer: Cat Cover Trims or equivalent. - Product reference: Contractor to advise for approval TRAFFICKING AFTER LAYING Covering types: Normal protection COMPLETION

FINISHING carpet/vinyl FLOORING Cleaning operations: - Wash floor with water containing neutral (pH 6-9) detergent. If necessary, lightly scrub heavily soiled areas. - Rinse with clean water, removing surplus to prevent damage to adhesive. Allow to dry. Emulsion polish: Two coats of a type recommended by covering manufacturer. WASTE Spare covering material: Retain suitable material for patching. On completion submit pieces for selection. Hand over selected pieces to Employer.

1.03

400

New & Reused / Relocated Partitions

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Setting Out: Generally solid partitions to be taken up to underside of suspended ceiling. Comms room partition to be slab to slab as existing. Partitions to be centred on the ceiling grid or tile. TYPE A - SOLID ACOUSTIC MEETING ROOM PARTITIONS REUSE EXISTING RE-LOCATABLE SOLID PARTITION COMPONENTS WHERE POSSIBLE. WHERE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS ARE REQUIRED THEY SHOULD MATCH THE EXISITNG SYSTEM, TYPICAL SPEC TO BE FROM RAISED FLOOR TO UNDERSIDE OF SUSPENDED CEILING. CONSTRUCTED OF 2 NO. LAYERS OF 12.5MM SOUNDBLOC EITHER SIDE OF 48MM METAL STUDS WITH 25MM ISOVER APR 1200 IN CAVITY. 12MM PLY PATRESS AS REQUIRED. NEW MECHANICALLY FIXED ACOUSTIC BAFFLES IN CEILINGS VOIDS AND CROSS TALK ATTENUATORS AS REQUIRED.

TYPE B - NEW MEETING ROOM GLAZED FRONTS / FINS REUSE EXISTING RE-LOCATABLE SINGLE GLAZED PARTITION SYSTEM. WHERE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS ARE REQUIRED THEY SHOULD MATCH THE EXISTING SYSTEM. ALLOW FOR DUSTED CRYSTAL VINYL MANIFESTATION, 50% COVERAGE, FINAL DESIGN TBC. NEW MECHANICALLY FIXED ACOUSTIC BAFFLES IN CEILINGS VOIDS WITH CROSS TALK ATTENUATORS AS REQUIRED.

TYPE C - GLAZED FRONT TO BOARDROOM. DOUBLE GLAZED UNIT WITH INTEGRAL BLIND FROM RAISED FLOOR TO UNDERSIDE OFSUSPENDED CEILING. PROPOSED SYSTEM TO MATCH EXISTING SINGLE GLAZED SYSTEM. ALLOW FOR DUSTED CRYSTAL VINYL MANIFESTATION, 50% COVERAGE, FINAL DESIGN TBC. NEW MECHANICALLY FIXED ACOUSTIC BAFFLES IN CEILINGS VOIDS WITH CROSS TALK ATTENUATORS AS REQUIRED.

TYPE D - COPY / PRINT AREA PARTITIONS / NIB WALLS REUSE EXISTING RE-LOCATABLE SOLID PARTITION COMPONENTS WHERE POSSIBLE. WHERE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS ARE REQUIRED THEY SHOULD MATCH THE EXISITNG SYSTEM, TYPICAL SPEC TO BE FROM RAISED FLOOR TO UNDERSIDE OF SUSPENDED CEILING CONSTRUCTED OF 2 NO. LAYERS OF 12.5MM WALLBOARD EITHER SIDE OF 48MM METAL STUDS. 12MM PLY PATRESS AS REQUIRED.

TYPE E - LOCKER & OPEN SHELVING PLASTERBOARD NIBS / BULKHEAD. REUSE EXISTING RE-LOCATABLE SOLID PARTITION COMPONENTS WHERE POSSIBLE. WHERE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS ARE REQUIRED THEY SHOULD MATCH THE EXISITNG SYSTEM, TYPICAL SPEC TO BE FROM RAISED FLOOR TO UNDERSIDE OF SUSPENDED CEILING CONSTRUCTED OF 2 NO. LAYERS OF 12.5MM WALLBOARD ON 48MM METAL STUDS.

TYPE F - NEW STORE ROOM PARTITION (30 MIN FIRE RATING) AS TYPE 'D' - FIRE RATING TO BE CONFIRMED WITH PARTITION SUPPLIER.

TYPE G - NEW COMMS ROOM PARTITION (ALLOW FOR 60 MIN FIRE RATING) SLAB TO SLAB, SPEC TO MATCH EXISTING.

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Note: Where partitions back on to post room or computer room, moisture board and moisture resistant ply board only required to shower room side. Refer to Drwg Nos - EC/07/GA/400/01

GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Drawing references: Fully cross reference with 400 Series Manufacturer: British Gypsum or equivalent. Studs: - Types: Metal stud 48mm and 70mm to suit height as required. - Centres: 600mm Head condition: Proprietary deflection joint to suspended ceiling. - Head deflection allowance: To manufacturers recommendations. Linings: Ply substrate NB refer to general conditions for BDGworkfutures timber sourcing policy. 12mm plywood. Cavity insulation: 25mm ISOWOOL 1200 to achieve minimum of 42db sound reduction and higher where specified. Finishing: Mist coat and two full top coats. - Primer/ sealer: All boards to be sealed to manufacturers recommendation. Accessories: To manufacturers recommendation. WALL LINING SYSTEM (METAL STUDS) Drawing references: 400 series. Manufacturer: British Gypsum or equivalent. - Product reference: refer to above or equivalent. Studs: 48mm as indicated on drawings. - Type: metal - Centres: 600 mm. Cavity width: Refer to drawings. Head condition: Deflection joint to suit location. - Head deflection allowance: To suit requirements Cavity insulation: ISOWOOL refer to drawings. Linings: Ply substrate refer to drawings. Finishing: Refer to M60 - Primer/ sealer: Proprietary board sealer. Accessories: As required by manufacturer.

GENERAL
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS Framing: Accurately position and securely fix to fully support: - Partition heads: Running parallel with, but offset from main structural supports. - Fixtures, fittings and service outlets: To suit fixings. Mark framing positions clearly and accurately on linings. - Board edges and lining perimeters: As recommended by board manufacturer to suit type and performance of board. NEW WET LAID BASES DPCs: Install under partitions/ freestanding wall linings, cut to full width of

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partition/ lining. INSTALLATION DRY LININGS GENERALLY General: Use fixing, jointing and finishing materials, components and installation methods recommended by board manufacturer. Cutting plasterboards: Neatly and accurately without damaging core or tearing paper facing. - Cut edges: Minimize and position at internal angles wherever possible. Mask with bound edges of adjacent boards at external corners. Fixings plasterboards: Securely and firmly to suitably prepared and accurately levelled backgrounds. Finishing: Neatly to give flush, smooth, flat surfaces free from bowing and abrupt changes of level. METAL FRAMING FOR PARTITIONS/ WALL LININGS Setting out: Accurately aligned and plumb. - Stud positions: Equal centres to suit specified linings, maintaining sequence across openings. - Additional studs: To support vertical edges of boards. Fixing centres at perimeters (maximum): 600 mm. Openings: Form accurately, including: - Doorsets: Sleeved/ boxed metal studs and/ or suitable timber framing to achieve strength grade requirements for framing assembly and adequately support weight of door. - Services penetrations: Allow for associated fire stopping. METAL FURRINGS FOR WALL LININGS Setting out: Accurately aligned and plumb. - Vertical furring positions: Equal vertical centres to suit specified linings, maintaining sequence across openings. Position adjacent to angles, openings and movement joints, etc. - Additional vertical furrings: At junctions with partitions. - Horizontal furring positions: To provide continuous support to edges of boards. Adhesive bedding to furrings: - Dabs (at least 200 mm long): To ends of furrings and thereafter at 450 mm (maximum) centres. - Junctions with partitions: Continuous bed with no gaps across cavity. SUSPENDED CEILING GRIDS Setting out: Accurately aligned and level. - Grid members and hangers: Centres to suit specified linings and imposed loads. - Additional grid members: To provide bracing and stiffening as necessary at upstands, partition heads, access hatches, etc. Fixing: Securely at perimeters, grid joints, top and bottom hanger fixings. INSTALLING MINERAL WOOL INSULATION Fitting: Accurately and firmly with closely butted joints and no gaps. Widths: Lay insulation in the widest practical widths to suit grid member spacings. Services: Do not cover electrical cables that are not sized accordingly. - Ceilings: Cut insulation carefully around electrical fittings, etc. Do not lay over luminaires. Fixing: - Partitions/ wall linings: Fasten insulation at head of frame to prevent displacement, unless insulation is self supporting and friction fitted between

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studs. - Ceilings (vertical/ sloping areas): Fasten insulation to prevent displacement. SEALING GAPS AND AIR PATHS Application of sealant to dry lining systems: Continuous beads leaving no gaps or air paths. Acoustic sealant: Apply to perimeter abutments with walls, floors, ceilings and around openings. - Gaps greater than 6 mm wide: After application of sealant, complete sealing with jointing compound. Air pressure sealant: Apply to board to board and board to metal frame junctions in pressurised shafts, ducts, etc. CAVITY BARRIERS WITHIN PARTITIONS/ WALL LININGS Metal framed systems: - Material: ENCAPSULATED MINERAL WOOL OR SIMILAR - Installation: Form accurately and fix securely with no gaps to provide a complete barrier to smoke and flame. Adhesive fixed wall lining systems: - Material: Adhesive compound. - Installation: Form in a continuous line with no gaps to provide a complete barrier to smoke and flame. CAVITY FIRE BARRIERS WITHIN SUSPENDED CEILINGS Fire resistance to BS 476-20: - Integrity/ insulation 30 minutes and 60 minutes as indicated. Ceiling void subdivision areas (maximum): 400 m. Refer to 500 series ceiling drawings for location. Material: Encapsulated Mineral Wool. Fixing: - Generally: Form accurately and fix securely to channels or angles at abutments with building structure. All fixings are to be mechanical. - Perimeters and joints: Provide permanent stability and continuity with no gaps. Provide a complete barrier to smoke and flame. Service penetrations: Cut and pack to maintain barrier integrity. Sleeve flexible materials. Adequately support services passing through barriers. Ceiling systems intended for fire protection: Do not impair fire resisting performance of ceiling system. FIRE STOPPING AT PERIMETERS OF DRY LINING SYSTEMS Material: Tightly packed mineral wool or intumescent mastic/ sealant. Refer to section P10. Application: To perimeter abutments to provide a complete barrier to smoke and flame. JOINTS BETWEEN BOARDS Tapered edged plasterboards: - Bound edges: Lightly butted. - Cut/ unbound edges: 3 mm gap. Square edged plasterboards: 3 mm gap. Square edged fibre reinforced gypsum boards: 5 mm gap. VERTICAL JOINTS Centre joints on studs. - Partitions: Stagger joints on opposite sides of studs. - Two layer boarding: Stagger joints between layers. HORIZONTAL JOINTS

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Surfaces exposed to view: Horizontal joints not permitted. - Exception: Where height of partition/ lining exceeds maximum available length of board. Agree positions of joints. Two layer boarding: Stagger joints between layers by at least 600 mm. Provide support to edges of boards with additional framing. - Two layer boarding: Support edges of outer layer. INSULATION BACKED PLASTERBOARD General: Do not damage insulation or cut it away to accommodate services. Installation at corners: Carefully cut back insulation or plasterboard as appropriate along edges of boards to give a continuous plasterboard face, with no gaps in insulation. FIXING PLASTERBOARD TO METAL FRAMING/ FURRINGS Fixing to framing/ furrings: Securely and firmly working from the centre of each board at the following centres (maximum): - Partitions/ wall linings: 300 mm. Reduce to 200 mm at external angles. - Ceilings: 230 mm. Reduce to 150 mm at board ends and at lining perimeters. Position of screws from edges of boards (minimum): 10 mm. - Screw heads: Set in a depression. Do not break paper or gypsum core. FIXING INSULATION BACKED PLASTERBOARD TO METAL FURRINGS Fixing to furrings: In addition to screw fixings (clause 590) apply continuous beads of adhesive sealant to furrings. FIXING PLASTERBOARD TO TIMBER Fixing to timber: Securely and firmly working from the centre of each board at the following centres (maximum): - Nail fixing: 150 mm. - Screw fixing to partitions/ wall linings: 300 mm. Reduce to 200 mm at external angles. - Screw fixing to ceilings: 230 mm. Position of nails/ screws from edges of boards (minimum): - Bound edges: 10 mm. - Cut/ unbound edges: 13 mm. Position of nails/ screws from edges of timber supports (minimum): 6 mm. FIXING PLASTERBOARD WITH ADHESIVE DABS Do not use adhesive dabs. FINISHING

LEVEL OF DRY LINING ACROSS JOINTS Sudden irregularities: Not permitted. Joint deviations: Measure from faces of adjacent boards using methods and straightedges (450 mm long with feet/ pads) to BS 8212, clause 3.3.5. - Tapered edge joints: Permissible deviation (maximum) across joints when measured with feet resting on boards: 3 mm. - External angles: Permissible deviation (maximum) for both faces: 4 mm. - Internal angles: Permissible deviation (maximum) for both faces: 5 mm. SEAMLESS JOINTING TO PLASTERBOARDS Cut edges of boards: Lightly sand to remove paper burrs. Filling and taping: Fill joints, gaps and internal angles with jointing

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compound and cover with continuous lengths of paper tape, fully bedded. Protection of edges/ corners: Reinforce external angles, stop ends, etc. with specified edge/ angle bead. Finishing: Apply jointing compound. Feather out each application beyond previous application to give a flush, smooth, seamless surface. Nail/ screw depressions: Fill with jointing compound to give a flush surface. Minor imperfections: Lightly sand jointing and spotting to remove any minor imperfections. SKIM COAT PLASTER FINISH Manufacturer: British Gypsum or equivalent. Thickness: 2 - 3 mm. Joints: Fill and tape except where coincident with metal beads. Finishing: Trowel/ float to a tight, matt, smooth surface with no hollows, abrupt changes of level or trowel marks. INSTALLING BEADS/ STOPS Cutting: Neatly using mitres at return angles. Fixing: Securely using longest possible lengths, plumb, square and true to line and level, ensuring full contact of wings with background. Finishing: After joint compounds/ plasters have been applied, remove surplus material while still wet from surfaces of beads which are exposed to view.

1.04

450

Doors Refer to 400 Series Drawings

New Boardroom Door Double leaf solid timber doors with vision panel finish to be white spray paint factory finish, metal frame to match partition system. Ironmongery tbc. New Media Room Door 926mm single leaf solid timber doors with vision panel finish to be white spray paint factory finish, metal frame to match partition system. Ironmongery tbc. Comms Room Door (East Riser Side) Existing Comms Room door to be reused & re-hung in new position, frame suit existing. New Store Room Doors FR30 926mm single leaf solid timber doors, finish to be white spray paint factory finish, metal frame to match partition system. Ironmongery tbc. Typical Meeting / Quiet / 1to1 Room Doors Existing frameless glazed doors to be reused

Refer to Drwg Nos - EC/07/GA/400/01

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION/ REQUIREMENTS EVIDENCE OF PERFORMANCE

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Certification: Provide independently certified evidence that all incorporated components comply with specified performance requirements, particularly BDGworkfutures environmental requirements outline in the preliminary introduction. FIRE RESISTING DOORS/ DOORSETS/ ASSEMBLIES Certification: Provide evidence, in the form of a product conformity certificate, test report or engineering assessment, that each door/ doorset/ assembly supplied will comply with the specified requirements for fire resistance if tested to BS 476-22, BS EN 1634-1 or BS EN 1634-3. Such certification must cover door and frame materials, glass and glazing materials and their installation, essential and ancillary ironmongery, hinges and seals. SITE DIMENSIONS Procedure: Before starting work on designated items take site dimensions, record on shop drawings and use to ensure accurate fabrication. Contractor will be responsible for co-ordinating with all site interfaces and dimensional requirements. CONTROL SAMPLES Procedure: - Finalise component details. - Fabricate one of each of the following designated items as part of the quantity required for the project. FRAME DOOR SECTON to be representative of edges, make-up and visual appearance including grain type, direction and colour. - Obtain approval of appearance and quality before proceeding with manufacturer of the remaining quantity. COMPONENTS SOLID CORE DOOR MANUFACTURERS: Doors shall be manufactured by: F R Shadbolt & Sons Ltd The Viaduct North Circular Road London E4 8PZ or Leaderflush+Shapland Ltd., PO Box No.5404, Nottingham, NG16 4BU Tel: 01531 650027; Fax: 01531 650028 or Similar Approved

CORES: Construction: - solid blockboard of entirely softwood construction using European red or white wood or Canadian Lumber. Standard softwood laid up vertically or, - shall be capable of meeting the performance requirements of this specification.

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CORE FACINGS - For veneered doors: Hardwood plywood to BS 6566, thickness 4 mm (min) with outer skin running vertically or - MDF to BS 1142 (for internal doors only) or - For fire doors (of more than one hour's resistance only): Mineral based materials as clause 175. FACING VENEER LAYOUT: All doors to have identical veneer layout on door face. Grain to run vertically be even to allow for fully spray painted finish. LIPPINGS shall: - be hardwood to all edges. - be hardwood to top and long edges - be tongued, continuously glued. - be of a specifies suitable for door facing. SOFT WOOD FLUSH DOORS Manufacturer: See above - Facings (to match above): Soft wood ready to take spray paint finish. Lippings: Soft-wood unless fire resisting construction. Preservative treatment: Not required. Finish as delivered: To approved control sample. Ironmongery: Anodised aluminium see ironmongery. Pull handles: Anodised aluminium Lever/lock sets etc: Brushed stainless Steel - Size: Refer to drawings listed. - Material/ Finish: Brushed stainless Steel - Additional ironmongery/ accessories: Anodised aluminium SOFT WOOD DOOR FRAMES Manufacturer: See Above. Wood species: Temperate soft wood species. Preservative treatment: Not required Finish as delivered: To match doors. Perimeter seals: None Fixing: TBA by manufacturer/contractor. FR HARD WOOD DOOR FRAMES Manufacturer: See Above. Wood species: Temperate hard wood species. Preservative treatment: Not required Finish as delivered: To match doors. Perimeter seals: Intumescent and cold smoke seals where required to conform to fire rating requirements. Fixing: TBA by manufacturer/contractor. PROTECTION OF COMPONENTS General: Do not deliver to site components that cannot be installed immediately or placed in clean, dry, floored and covered storage. Stored components: Stacked on level bearers, separated with spacers to prevent damage by and to projecting ironmongery, beads, etc. PRIMING/ SEALING Timber surfaces inaccessible after installation: Primed or sealed as specified before fixing components.

and

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CORROSION PROTECTION Surfaces to be protected: All exterior door componentry. Protective coating: Two coats of bitumen solution to BS 6949 or an approved mastic impregnated tape. - Timing of application: Before fixing components. FIXING DOORSETS Timing: After rooms have been made weathertight and the work of wet trades is finished and dried out. BUILDING IN General: Not permitted unless indicated on drawings. DAMP PROOF COURSES ASSOCIATED WITH BUILT IN WOOD FRAMES Method of fixing: To backs of frames using galvanized clout nails. DAMP PROOF COURSES IN PREPARED OPENINGS Location: Correctly positioned in relation to door frames. Do not displace during fixing operations. FIXING OF WOOD FRAMES Spacing of fixings (frames not predrilled): 150 mm from ends of each jamb and at 600 mm maximum centres. FIXING OF LOOSE THRESHOLDS Spacing of fixings: 150 mm from each end and at 600 mm maximum centres. FIRE RESISTING AND/ OR SMOKE CONTROL DOORS/ DOORSETS Installation: By a firm currently registered under a third party accredited fire door installer scheme in accordance with instructions supplied with the product conformity certificate, test report or engineering assessment. FIRE RESISTING AND/ OR SMOKE CONTROL DOORS/ DOORSETS Gaps between frames and supporting construction: Filled as necessary in accordance with requirements for certification and/ or door/ doorset manufacturer's instructions. SEALANT JOINTS Sealant: - Manufacturer: To be advised by manufacturer. Product reference: To be advised by manufacturer. - Colour: Provide grey to be approved on site where required.Application: To manufacturers recommendations. Triangular fillets finished to a flat or slightly convex profile. FIXING IRONMONGERY GENERALLY Fasteners: Supplied by ironmongery manufacturer. - Finish/ Corrosion resistance: To match ironmongery. Holes for components: No larger than required for satisfactory fit/ operation. Adjacent surfaces: Undamaged. Moving parts: Adjusted, lubricated and functioning correctly at completion. FIXING IRONMONGERY TO FIRE RESISTING DOOR ASSEMBLIES General: All items fixed in accordance with door leaf manufacturer's recommendations ensuring that integrity of the assembly, as established by testing, is not compromised.

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Holes for through fixings and components: Accurately cut. - Clearances: Not more than 8 mm unless protected by intumescent paste or similar. Lock/ Latch cases for FD60 doors: Coated with intumescent paint or paste before installation. LOCATION OF HINGES Primary hinges: Where not specified otherwise, positioned with centre lines 250 mm from top and bottom of door leaf. Third hinge: Where specified, positioned Central unless door weight prohibits in which case agree location with design team. Hinges for fire resisting doors: Positioned in accordance with door leaf manufacturer's recommendations. INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY EXIT DEVICES Standard: Unless specified otherwise, install panic bolts/ latches in accordance with BS EN 1125.

Refer also to Ironmongery Section.

1.05

Ironmongery (to be scheduled by contractor) Generally anodised aluminium and to include: 1.5 or 2 pair hinges to all door leaves. Push plates Pull handles Lever handles Door closers Flush bolts Roses Escutcheons Suiting profile to be advised Signage to match as required Access control with associated security ironmongery to be advised by client. Note: All new ironmongery to match existing where possible. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Requirements and locations of ironmongery are scheduled on drawings. Supplier to fully schedule ironmongery. IRONMONGERY RANGES: Ironmongery to be anodised aluminium from the following supplier or similar approved: Quality of ironmongery to suit below manufacturer. Allgood plc 297 Euston Road London NW1 3AQ Tel: 020 7387 9951 SAMPLES: Provide a sample board for approval, containing selected items of ironmongery and showing methods of fixing. Keep on site in an approved location for the duration of the contract. IRONMONGERY FOR DOORS: Provide ironmongery for each door in separate,

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clearly labelled packs. IRONMONGERY FOR FIRE DOORS: Unless specified otherwise, select ironmongery to comply with the recommendations of the Association of Builders' Hardware Manufacturers Code of practice 'Hardware essential to the optimum performance of fire resisting doorsets'. HANGING DEVICES HINGES: To BS 7352 and marked accordingly. Unless specified otherwise, select strength class to suit door weight, duty, number of hinges and other factors as recommended in BS 7352, Appendix C. Corrosion protection: Unless specified otherwise: CP 24 for internal use NUMBER OF HINGES: Provide tow pivot hinges to each leaf unless specified otherwise. Three butt hinges to timber doors where appropriate. OVERHEAD CLOSERS FOR FIRE DOORS (where required): In addition to the general requirements for closers, overhead closers for fire resisting doors must: Be types included in successful tests to BS 476:Part 22 of door assemblies similar to those for which the closers are proposed. Submit evidence of testing by an approved laboratory. Be fixed on the opening face of the door unless specified otherwise. Have no mechanical hold open facility. Close positively against smoke seals where fitted. Have arms of iron, steel or other metal with melting point not less than 800 degC. SWING FREE OVERHEAD CLOSERS must close the door when activated by the alarm system and/or failure of the power supply. A test switch must be located in a convenient position adjacent to the door. SURFACE MOUNTED CLOSERS to be mounted on opening face of door except where they will be obstructed or where specified otherwise. DOOR SELECTORS must be fitted to all single swing double doors with rebated meeting stiles fitted with self closers. Provide types that: Require the minimum amount of material to be removed from the door and frame Are suitable for the size of rebates Are from the same range as the closers and are of matching finish and colour. SECURING LATCHES: To BS 5872 Latch springs must be strong enough to prevent unsprung lever handles drooping. LOCKS/LATCHES FOR FIRE RESISTING DOORS: Must not compromise the fire performance of the door and must be approved for the purpose by the door leaf manufacturer. Components critical to the retention of the door in a closed position must not have a melting point lower than 800 degC. ESCAPE LOCKS: Locks specified for security purposes on escape routes must be fitted with a means of withdrawing the bolt without use of a key. BOLTS GENERALLY: Unless specified otherwise, provide bolts: To match door furniture and sized to suit height, weight and function of door. To secure the first closing leaf of double doors.

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PRIVACY BOLTS must incorporate an external emergency release facility. FURNITURE PULL HANDLES: To Method of Building Performance Specification MOB H3 PS, July 1989, 'Hardware for Internal Doorsets'. ESCUTCHEONS: Provide separate escutcheons to keyholes where not part of a back plate. ESCUTCHEONS: Provide pull type escutcheons to cylinder locks where no other pull handle is specified to be fitted.

1.06

500

Ceilings Existing ceiling tiles to be retained, cleaned and made good where required. New plasterboard bulkhead to be formed over lockers / central resource library details to be confirmed on site

SETTING OUT General: Set out accurately, continuous, even, and jointed at regular intervals. Provide level soffits free from undulations, lipping and distortions in grid members. Infill and access units, integrated services: Fit correctly and aligned. Edge/perimeter infill units size (minimum): Half standard width or length. Grid: Position to suit infill unit sizes. Allow for permitted deviations from nominal sizes. Infill joints and exposed suspension members: Straight, aligned and parallel to walls. Where building elements and features to which the ceiling systems relate are not square, straight or level, give notice.

GENERALLY/PREPARATION SUSPENDED CEILINGS GENERALLY: Unless specified otherwise, comply with the relevant recommendations and performance requirements of BS 8290 for the selection and assembly of components and materials. COMPLIANCE WITH PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: - Provide UKAS/NAMAS accredited laboratory test/assessment report(s). - All materials, components and details used must be in accordance with the test/assessment report(s). If discrepancies arise, seek instructions. CONTROL SAMPLE(S): Complete area(s) of the finished work in approved location(s) as follows, and obtain approval of appearance before proceeding: Small Lecture Room. SAMPLE(S): Before placing orders submit representative sample(s) of Soffit, tile and trim abutments. Ensure that delivered materials match samples.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: - Areas for storage and installation must be clean, dry, well ventilated and free from excessive and/or rapid variations of temperature and humidity. - Do not install membrane material until the building is weathertight and wet trades have finished their work. Before, during and after installing, ensure that temperature and humidity are maintained at levels similar to those which will prevail after building is occupied. - Notwithstanding the above, delivery of materials and installation of the suspended ceiling will be taken as joint acceptance by the Main Contractor and Ceiling Contractor of the suitability of the environmental conditions. CONDITIONING: Before fixing store materials on site for at least 48 hours in conditions similar to those which will prevail after the building is occupied. Ensure free circulation of air to all surfaces. COORDINATION WITH OTHERS: The Ceiling Contractor must liaise with the Main Contractor and other contractors to ensure: - Related work within the void (services, partitions, fire barriers, fire stopping, painting, etc.) is at a suitable stage of completion to enable ceiling installation to proceed without damage or disfigurement to the ceiling system. - Fixtures around which the ceiling is to be installed are completed and that services, fire barriers, etc. are in the correct position relative to the ceiling grid. - Hangers do not press against services, etc. and are installed vertically. Where obstructions prevent vertical installation, brace hangers against lateral movement or provide rigid bridging structures across obstructions. - Services integrated within the ceiling membrane are positioned accurately, supported adequately and aligned and levelled in relation to the membrane and suspension system. INSTALLATION WORKMANSHIP GENERALLY: - Handle, store and fix suspended ceiling materials and accessories in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, BS 8290:Part 3 and design/performance requirements. - Set out accurately to give level soffits free from undulations, lipping and distortions in grid members. - Fix securely with additional bracing and stiffening as necessary at upstands, access hatches, partition heads, etc. to give a stable system resistant to wind induced uplift and other specified design loads and pressures. - Do not use cartridge or powder activated methods for top fixings or rivets for bottom fixings of hangers. PROTECTION: - No part of the suspension system must be subjected to loads for which it is not designed, including lateral loads from ladders, tower scaffolds, etc. - Membrane materials must be handled carefully, kept clean and removed and replaced correctly using special tools and clean gloves, etc. as appropriate. SETTING OUT: Unless shown otherwise, set out ceilings so that: - Edges of tiles/panels are never less than half in width or length. Position grid to suit tile/panel size(s), allowing for permitted

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deviations from nominal size(s). - All lines and joints are straight and parallel to walls unless specified otherwise. Where surrounding walls or other building elements and features to which the suspended ceilings relate are not square, straight or level, obtain instructions on setting out. FIXING BOARDS TO CONCEALED GRIDS: - Fix and join boards using methods, materials and accessories recommended by the board manufacturer. - Cut boards neatly and accurately. Do not use damaged boards. - Screw boards securely and firmly to grid members at recommended centres and edge distances, to give a flat surface free from bowing and lipping. Set heads of screws below surface of boards and fill flush with surface. - Where not shown otherwise, provide movement joints as appropriate for the area of ceiling and/or to coincide with movement joints in surrounding structure. - Stagger joints of boards applied in two or more layers. Ensure that edges and ends of each board are fully supported and screwed to grid members. WIRE HANGERS: - Straighten before use and install vertically without bends or kinks. Do not allow hangers to press against any fittings within the void. - Tie securely at top and bottom with tight bends to loops to prevent any vertical movement. TIMBER EDGE BATTENS: Material: Planed softwood to BS EN 942, class J10. Moisture content: 15% +/- 2 at time of fixing. Finished size: 18 x 32mm Finish (to be applied before ceiling grid is installed): white emulsion finish to match margins. Fix at not more than 450 mm centres. JOINTING OF PERIMETER TRIMS to be carried out neatly and accurately without lipping or twisting using: -Mitred joints at all external and internal corners. -The longest lengths of trim available from manufacturer to keep intermediate butt joints to a minimum. OPENINGS IN MEMBRANE MATERIALS to be formed accurately and neatly to suit sizes and edge details of fittings, using methods recommended by the manufacturer and without causing damage or distortion. SUPPORT OF SMALL FITTINGS VIA MEMBRANE MATERIALS: -Fittings must be adequately supported without causing damage or distortion to the membrane, by the use of rigid backing boards or other suitable means. -Surface spread of flame rating of additional supporting material must match that of the ceiling membrane material. INSULATION: - Fit accurately and firmly with no gaps so that specified performance levels are achieved. -Insulation within individual tiles, trays, etc. must be fitted closely and secured to prevent displacement when tiles are installed or subsequently lifted. Reseal any cut dustproof sleeving. -Lay out insulation over the membrane in the widest practical widths

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to suit spacings of grid members, with closely butted joints. -Do not cover electrical cables (unless they have been sized accordingly). Cut insulation carefully around electrical fittings, etc. -On sloping and vertical areas of ceiling, fastenings must be used to prevent displacement. FIRE STOPPING TO FIRE RESISTING SUSPENDED CEILINGS: Seal any gaps at junctions of ceiling with perimeter abutments, service penetrations, etc. using tightly packed mineral wool or approved intumescent sealant to prevent penetration of smoke and flame. CAVITY FIRE BARRIERS: -Fire resistance to BS 476:Part 20: Integrity/insulation (minutes): 30 Material: Encapsulated mineral wool Fixing: Mechanical -Refer to drawings for location. -Fix securely at perimeters and joints, ensuring permanent stability and continuity with no gaps, to provide a complete barrier to smoke and flame. -Fixing to the ceiling must not impair free expansion of grid system or otherwise affect fire resisting performance. SOUND BARRIERS: -Material: Encapsulated mineral wool -Align accurately with partition heads. Fit tightly and fix securely at perimeters and joints, using methods recommended by the barrier manufacturer, including steel support sections as appropriate. Ensure permanent stability and continuity with no gaps. -Seal any gaps at junctions of sound barriers with partition heads, suspended ceiling, structural soffit, walls, ducts, pipes, etc. using mineral wool or suitable sealants. AIR PLENUM BARRIERS: -Material: rigid or semirigid non porous sheets with smooth nondusting surfaces having the same fire spread rating as that required for membrane materials exposed within the void. -Fix securely at perimeters and joints, using methods recommended by the barrier manufacturer to ensure permanent stability. All edges and joints to be effectively sealed to prevent air leakages. ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY AND EARTHBONDING: -All substantial conductive parts of the suspended ceiling system including integrated electrical equipment and fittings, are to be electrically continuous and fully earth bonded in accordance with BS 7671 (The IEE Wiring Regulations). -Ensure that earth bonding is completed as soon as possible after completion of each independent area of suspension system. -After completion of the ceiling installation, associated services and fittings, arrange for tests to demonstrate that the ceiling is electrically continuous and fully earth bonded in accordance with BS 8290:Part 3. -Notify the CA to enable the testing to be witnessed. Submit a test report to the CA. INSTRUCTIONS AND TOOLS: Provide the Main Contractor with duplicate sets of user instructions and access tools recommended by the suspended ceiling/access panel manufacturer. One for the use of contractors requiring access to the void and the other for handing over to the CA at Practical Completion.

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ACCESS TOOLS: Provide the Main Contractor with two sets of: Tools as required. One set to be for the use of contractors requiring access to the void and the other for handing over to the CA at Practical Completion. USER INSTRUCTIONS: Provide the Main Contractor with two copies; one for the use of contractors requiring access to the void and the other for handing over to the CA at Practical Completion. The contents of the instructions to include: -Correct methods for lifting and replacing tiles, panels, etc. -Cleaning methods and materials. -Decoration of tiles and touching up where appropriate. -Limitations placed on subsequent alterations and maintenance procedures to fire resisting suspended ceilings to ensure that their performance is not impaired. SPARES: Provide the following and hand over to the Employer at Practical Completion: 5% total area of tiles. POST INSTALLATION VISIT: After completion of services and associated work by others: -Thoroughly inspect the ceiling installation for defects. Prepare a schedule of outstanding defects and submit a copy to the CA. -Check that tiles, integrated luminaires, diffusers, etc. are correctly fitted, aligned and clean.

1.07

550

Specialist Joinery Touchdown bench New touchdown bench 40mm thick white laminated mdf bench supported on minimal steel wall bracket. height to be 1050mm ffl (DDA requirements to be confirmed) Copy / Print area storage New copy / print area storage & worktop. Worktop to be post formed, 40mm thick, formica graphite grafix f7 515. Storage under to be standard 600x600mm white laminate cupboard units with white laminate doors & minimal s/s steel 'd' handle. Booth Seating new booth seating either side of central core. seat back & pad to be upholstered in camira fabric, xtreme plus, blizzard ys081 (sample to provided for approval) Seat base to be black laminated mdf. See scheme design presentation for supporting illustrations. Vend Area Works New vend area worktop. Worktop to be post formed, 40mm thick, formica graphite grafix f7 515. Remove integral fridge from each vend area and replace with dishwasher and allow for associated services (2 No. dishwashers in total) Remove 1 No. Base cupboard unit from each vend area, make good as required and install tall larder fridge in each area (2 No. fridges in total) Install 2 No. high level cupboards in each vend area, details to match existing

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cupboard units. See sketch proposal for layout.

The contractors attention is drawn to BDGworkfutures policy on timber sourcing contained in the Preliminaries. The contractor is to be responsible for detail design to all joinery items and provide rods for approval prior to manufacture: To be read with 400 drawing series & scheme design document

Refer to above drawings for all finishes references. 110 FABRICATION Standard: BS 1186-2. Sections: Accurate in profile and length, and free from twist and bowing. Form out of solid unless shown otherwise. - Machined surfaces: Smooth and free from tearing, wooliness, chip bruising and other machining defects. Joints: Tight and close fitting. Assembled components: Rigid. Free from distortion. Screws: Provide pilot holes. - Screws of 8 gauge or more and screws into hardwood: Provide clearance holes. - Countersink screws: Sink heads at least 2 mm below timber surfaces visible in completed work. CROSS SECTION DIMENSIONS OF TIMBER Dimensions on drawings are finished sizes. Maximum permitted deviations from finished sizes: - Softwood sections: To BS EN 1313-1:Clause 6 for sawn sections. Clause NA.2 for further processed sections. - Hardwood sections: To BS EN 1313-2:Clause 6 for sawn sections. Clause NA.3 for further processed sections. PRESERVATIVE TREATED TIMBER Cutting and machining: Maximise before treatment. Extensively processed timber: Retreat timber sawn lengthways, thicknesses, planed, ploughed, etc. Surfaces exposed by minor cutting and/or drilling: Treat with two flood coats of a solution recommended by main treatment solution manufacturer. MOISTURE CONTENT Timber and wood based products: Maintain within range specified for the component during manufacture and storage. FINISHING Joinery surfaces: Smooth, even and suitable to receive finishes. - Arrises: Eased unless shown otherwise on drawings. End grain in external components: Seal with primer or sealer as section M60 and allow to dry before assembly.

120

130

140

250

1.08

600

Wall Finishes / Brand Graphics / Manifestation

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Perimeter walls/core and columns to have local repairs to make good, colour to match existing. Wall finish ref: 1 (Entrance Graphic) Large 'Electoral Commission' logo - colour vinyl lettering applied to partition wall approx size 1500x750mm (final details tbc) Wall finish ref: 2 (Boardroom / central core meeting rooms fronts) Dusted crystal applied vinyl manifestation to glazing - simple horizontal bands with 1 no. colour 'electoral commission' logo (see scheme design document for details) Wall finish ref: 3 (Meeting / quiet / 1to1 rooms) Dusted crystal applied vinyl manifestation to glazing - simple horizontal bands with colour band of EC iconography (see scheme design document for details) Wall finish ref: 4 (Central core meeting rooms rear glazed section) Full height transparent colour film applied to glazing. normex, d-cx, colour 39 (see scheme design document for details) Wall finish ref: 5 (Copy / Print Areas) Full height, large format graphic, vinyl wall covering - image to be confirmed

Wall finish ref: 6 (Project Area writable wall) Full height Tektura wall talkers, writable vinyl wall covering Wall finish ref: 7 (Booth Seating Area) Rear walls to booth seating - to be paint finished, colour to be confirmed. Wall finish ref: 8 (Breakout Area Glazing) Full height, large format graphic, transparent vinyl film to glazing - image to be confirmed General note: unless stated otherwise, all walls / columns / bulkheads are to be paint finished white - specification to match existing. Refer to Drwg Nos - EC/07/GA/600/01

1.09

725

WCs As existing no works required

1.10

740

Security To be advised by the client.

1.11

800

Signage Room numbering and directional signage to be advised by the client. For manifestation details Refer to Drwg Nos EC/07/GA/600/01

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