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Section #TitleLast Revised
00 01 10Table of ContentsMar 2018
00 21 13Instructions to BiddersNov 2013
00 22 13Supplementary Instructions to BiddersJun 2014
00 73 19Health and Safety RequirementsJun 2014
Section #TitleLast Revised
01 00 00General RequirementsJun 2014
01 10 00SummaryJun 2014
01 11 13Work Covered by Contract DocumentsJun 2014
01 14 16Coordination with OccupantsJun 2014
01 23 00AlternatesJun 2014
01 32 13Scheduling of WorkJun 2014
01 33 00Submittal ProceduresJun 2014
01 45 29Testing Laboratory ServicesJun 2014
01 50 00Tree Protection ZoneMar 2018
01 51 13Temporary ElectricityJun 2014
01 51 23Temporary Heating, Cooling, and VentilatingNov 2013
01 51 33Temporary TelecommunicationsJun 2014
01 51 36Temporary WaterNov 2013
01 52 13Field Offices and ShedsNov 2013
01 52 19Sanitary FacilitiesJun 2014
01 66 00Product Storage and Handling RequirementsNov 2013
01 74 00Cleaning and Waste ManagementFeb 2017
01 74 19Construction Waste Management and DisposalMar 2018
01 74 23Final CleaningJune 2019
01 77 00Closeout ProceduresNov 2013
01 78 00Closeout SubmittalsJun 2014
01 78 23.16Maintenance DataNov 2013
01 78 23.19Preventative Maintenance InstructionsNov 2013
01 78 33BondsNov 2013
01 78 36WarrantiesNov 2013
01 78 39Project Record DocumentsJun 2014
01 79 00Demonstration and TrainingMay 2018
Appendices
A015110Temporary Services 
A015120Tree Protection Zone 
A015210Construction Sites 
Section #TitleLast Revised
02 82 00Asbestos RemediationJun 2014
02 83 00Lead RemediationFeb 2014
Appendices
A020010Duke Landscape 
Section #TitleLast Revised
03 00 00ConcreteNov 2013
03 05 00Common Work Results for ConcreteNov 2013
03 40 00Precast ConcreteNov 2013
Section #TitleLast Revised
04 01 20.52Unit Masonry CleaningJun 2014
04 01 20.91Unit Masonry RestorationNov 2013
04 01 40.52Stone CleaningJun 2014
04 01 40.91Stone RestorationNov 2013
04 20 00Unit MasonryNov 2013
04 21 13Duke BrickJun 2014
04 40 00Duke Stone AssembliesJun 2014
Appendices
A042010Duke Brick 
A044010Duke Stone 
A044090Stone Rest 
Section #TitleLast Revised
05 00 00MetalsNov 2013
Appendices
A050090Arch Metals 
Section #TitleLast Revised
06 00 00Woods, Plastics, and CompositesNov 2013
06 10 00Rough CarpentryNov 2013
06 20 00Finish CarpentryJun 2014
Section #TitleLast Revised
07 00 00Thermal and Moisture ProtectionNov 2013
07 13 00Sheet WaterproofingJun 2014
07 19 00Water RepellantsNov 2013
07 21 00Thermal InsulationNov 2013
07 26 00Vapor RetardersNov 2013
07 30 00Steep Slope RoofingNov 2013
07 40 00RoofingJun 2014
07 41 63Fabricated Roof Panel AssembliesNov 2013
07 60 00Flashing and Sheet MetalNov 2013
07 70 00Roof and Wall Specialties and AccessoriesNov 2013
07 80 00Fire and Smoke ProtectionNov 2013
07 90 00Joint ProtectionJun 2014
Appendices
A074090Roofing 
Section #TitleLast Revised
08 00 00OpeningsJun 2014
08 01 80Maintenance of Glazing (Leaded Glass Window Restoration)Nov 2013
08 11 00Metal Doors and FramesJun 2014
08 14 00Wood DoorsNov 2013
08 51 13Aluminum WindowsNov 2013
08 70 00HardwareNov 2013
08 71 00Door HardwareJun 2014
08 90 00Louvers and VentsJun 2014
Appendices
A080010Facade Proportions 
A080020Glazing Design 
A087010Locks and Security 
Section #TitleLast Revised
09 00 00FinishesNov 2013
09 20 00Plaster and Gypsum BoardNov 2013
09 22 36.23Metal LathNov 2013
09 24 00Portland Cement PlasteringNov 2013
09 30 13Ceramic TilingNov 2013
09 53 00Acoustical Ceiling Suspension AssembliesNov 2013
09 64 00Wood FlooringJun 2014
09 65 00Resilient FlooringApr 2018
09 66 00Terrazzo FlooringNov 2013
09 68 00CarpetingNov 2013
09 72 00Wall CoveringsJun 2014
09 90 00Painting and CoatingJun 2014
Section #TitleLast Revised
10 00 00SpecialtiesMar 2018
10 11 00Visual Display SurfacesJune 2014
10 14 00SignageJune 2014
10 21 13.19Plastic Toilet CompartmentsNov 2013
10 28 13.13Commercial Toilet AccessoriesMar 2018
10 44 13Fire Extinguisher CabinetsJune 2014
10 44 16Fire ExtinguishersJune 2014
10 51 13Metal LockersJune 2014
Appendices
A101420Signage 
A102813Bath Accessories 
A105613Metal Shelving 
Section #TitleLast Revised
11 00 00EquipmentJun 2014
11 12 00Parking Control EquipmentNov 2013
11 13 00Loading Dock EquipmentNov 2013
11 21 23Vending EquipmentNov 2013
11 30 00Residential EquipmentNov 2013
11 40 00Foodservice EquipmentNov 2013
11 52 00Audio-Visual EquipmentNov 2013
11 53 00Laboratory EquipmentJun 2014
11 82 13Solid Waste BinsFeb 2017
11 82 26Waste Compactor and DestructorsFeb 2017
Appendices
A111310Equipment items 
A118213Solid Waste Bins 
A118223Recycling Equipment 
A118226Waste Compactor and Destructors 

 

Section #TitleLast Revised
12 00 00FurnishingsJune 2014
12 20 00Window TreatmentsJan 2019
12 48 00Entrance MatsJan 2019
12 52 00SeatingJune 2014
12 93 23Trash and Litter ReceptorsFeb 2017
Appendices
A120090Street Furniture 
Section #TitleLast Revised
13 00 00Special ConstructionNov 2013
13 34 00Fabricated Engineered StructuresNov 2013
Section #TitleLast Revised
14 01 00Guarantees, Service & ManualsJun 2014
14 20 00ElevatorsJun 2014
14 24 00Hydraulic ElevatorsNov 2013
14 42 16Vertical Wheelchair LiftsJun 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section #TitleLast Revised
21 05 19Meter and Gauges for Fire-Suppression SystemsJun 2014
21 13 13Wet-Pipe Sprinkler SystemsJun 2014
Section #TitleLast Revised
22 05 00Common Work Results for PlumbingMar 2018
22 05 09Meters and Gauges for PlumbingJan 2019
22 07 00Insulation for Plumbing PipingJan 2019
22 08 00Commissioning of PlumbingMar 2018
22 09 23.13Water Utility MeteringNov 2024
22 10 10Plumbing PumpsMar 2018
22 11 18Plumbing PipingNov 2024
22 11 19Domestic Water SpecialtiesMar 2018
22 30 00Domestic Hot Water SystemsMar 2018
22 40 00Plumbing FixturesMar 2018
22 60 00Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare FacilitiesMar 2018

 

Section #TitleLast Revised
23 00 00.01Load CalculationsAug 2024
23 00 00.02Requirements for DrawingsAug 2024
23 00 00.10Mechanical Equipment Room DesignAug 2024
23 05 13Common Motor Requirements for HVAC EquipmentNov 2024
23 05 23General-Duty Valves for PipingNov 2024
23 05 93Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVACNov 2024
23 07 16HVAC Piping and Equipment InsulationNov 2024
23 08 00Commissioning of HVAC SystemsMar 2018
23 09 00Instrumentation and Control for HVACJan 2019
23 09 23.13Thermal Utility MeteringNov 2024
23 21 13Building Mechanical PipingNov 2024
23 21 23Hydronic PumpsJun 2014
23 25 00HVAC Water Treatment, Flushing and CleaningNov 2024
23 31 00HVAC Ducts and CasingsJan 2019
23 50 00Building Central Heating EquipmentNov 2024
23 60 00Chilled Water and Heating Hot Water SystemsNov 2024
23 70 00Central HVAC Equipment (Air Handling Units)Apr 2019
23 82 19Fan Coil and Blower Coil UnitsMar 2018

 

 

Section #TitleLast Revised
25 35 19Pressure Independent Control ValvesNov 2021
25 95 00Integrated Automation Control Sequences for HVACJan 2019
25 95 00.10HVAC Control SchematicsJan 2019
Section #TitleLast Revised
26 05 19Building Wire and CableMar 2018
26 05 26Grounding and Bonding for Electrical SystemsMar 2018
26 05 33Raceway and Boxes for Electrical SystemsMar 2018
26 05 53IdentificationJan 2019
26 05 76Arc-Flash StudiesMay 2015
26 08 00Commissioning of Electrical SystemsMar 2018
26 08 01Electrical Acceptance TestingJun 2014
26 20 00Low-Voltage Electrical DistributionMar 2018
26 24 00Switchboards and PanelboardsJun 2014
26 24 16PanelboardsOct 2014
26 27 26Wiring DevicesJun 2014
26 56 00Area Site LightingJan 2019
Section #TitleLast Revised
27 00 00Communication Facilities Construction Design StandardsJun 2014
27 52 25Assistive Listening SystemsJun 2014
Appendices
A270000Communications 
Section #TitleLast Revised
28 05 13Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and SecurityJun 2014
28 31 00Fire Detection and AlarmJun 2014
28 31 46Smoke Detection SensorsJun 2014

 

 

 

 

Section #TitleLast Revised
31 23 00Trenching Backfilling and Compaction of UtilitiesJul 2017
31 25 00Erosion and Sedimentation ControlsNov 2018
Section #TitleLast Revised
32 01 90Operation and Maintenance of PlantingJan 2019
32 01 90.13FertilizingNov 2018
32 01 90.23PruningNov 2018
32 01 90.26WateringNov 2018
32 80 00IrrigationAug 2017
32 91 13Soil PreparationFeb 2016
32 91 13.26MulchNov 2018
32 92 19SeedingJan 2019
32 92 23SoddingNov 2018
32 93 00PlantsFeb 2016
32 93 13GroundcoversNov 2018
32 93 43TreesMar 2018
Appendices
A320010Boundary Fencing 
A329100Tree Planting Detail 
A015639Tree Protection Zone  
 Tree Protection - Maintenance Road 
 Tree Protection - Boring Under Crown Dripline 
 Modified Existing Soil- Compacted Subsoil (Trenching) 
   
Section #TitleLast Revised
33 11 00Water Utility Distribution PipingMar 2018
33 19 00District Thermal Energy and Water Utility MeteringMar 2018
33 30 00Sanitary SewerMar 2018
33 40 00Storm DrainageMar 2018
33 61 00Chilled Water DistributionOct 2017
33 63 00Underground Steam and Condensate SystemMar 2018
33 70 0044kV Loop Easement Work Approval ProcessMar 2019
Appendices
A336300Steam Energy Distribution 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section #TitleLast Revised
40 10 00Building Steam & Condensate SystemsJun 2014