This Section can be used if items to be salvaged in a demolition project are identified. It is largely based on the Portland area's Metro prototypical specification, Demolition for Salvage and Reuse, Soderstrom Architects, Metro, 600 Grand Ave. NE, Portland OR 97232 .

SECTION 01720 — MATERIAL SALVAGE


PART 1 — GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

Edit to suit project
This project includes the following salvage operations:
• Dismantling of designated items and materials.
• Sorting an inventorying of salvaged items and materials.
• Preparation and reconditioning of designated items and materials.
• Storage of salvaged items and materials.
• Distribution and Removal of salvaged items and materials.

1.02 UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Use the following criteria in measuring and valuing salvaged material:

Wood:
Basis of Measurement: Board feet
Basis of Valuation: Includes dismantling, trimming [grading], and transporting to [designated location].

Wood Truss Assemblies
Basis of Measurement: By individual item
Basis of Valuation: Includes removal, loading, and transporting to [designated location].

Waste Wood:
Basis of Measurement: By weight and volume
Basis of Valuation: Includes demolition, loading, removal from site, and disposal at [designated location].

Toxic Waste (contaminated wood, lead paint, solvents, roofing materials, asbestos, etc.):
Basis of Measurement: By weight and volume
Basis of Valuation: Includes demolition, loading, removal from site, and disposal at [designated location].

Recyclable Metals:
Basis of Measurement: By weight and volume
Basis of Valuation: Includes dismantling, loading, removal from site, and disposal at [designated location].

Concrete and Asphalt:
Basis of Measurement: By weight and volume
Basis of Valuation: Includes demolition, loading, removal from site, and disposal at [designated location(s)].

Relics, Antiques, and Similar Objects:
Basis of Measurement: By object
Basis of Valuation: Includes removal, loading and transporting to [designated location].

Windows, Doors, Other Fixtures:
Basis of Measurement: By object
Basis of Valuation: Includes removal, loading, and transporting to [designated location].

Fire Protection System:
Basis of Measurement: All components
Basis of Valuation: Includes removal, loading, and transporting to [designated location] of sprinkler heads, piping, and misc. equipment.

Salvageable for Reuse Treated Wood:
Basis of Measurement: Lengths by dimension
Basis of Valuation: Includes removal, loading, and transporting to [designated location].

Unsalvageable Treated Wood:
Basis of Measurement: By volume
Basis of Valuation: Includes removal, loading, and transporting to [designated location].

Electrical System:
Basis of Measurement: All re-marketable components.
Basis of Valuation: Includes removal, loading, and transporting to [designated location] of miscellaneous equipment.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

Provide a dismantling and salvage schedule.

Provide an inventory of quantities of materials to be salvaged, disposed of or recycled, quantified and valued using unit prices noted above. This inventory shall be used as the basis for determining disposal cost, salvage values, and net cost of separating and salvaging versus landfilling.

1.04 QUALIFICATIONS

Company(ies) specializing in performing the Work of this Section should have a minimum of five [5] years documented experience.

1.05 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Obtain required permits from authorities and conform to applicable codes for demolition and salvage of structures, safety of adjacent structures, dust control, and disposal of common and hazardous waste.

Notify affected utility companies before starting Work, and comply with their requirements.

Do not close or obstruct adjacent sidewalks, hydrants, or parking without prior approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

Conform to applicable regulatory procedures when discovering hazardous or contaminated materials not documented prior to this Contract.

1.06 SECURITY

Provide safety protection as needed, and maintain in good condition for the duration of need. Comply with recognized standards and code requirements for erection of substantial barricades where needed to prevent accidents. Paint with appropriate colors and warning signs to inform personnel at the site and the public, of the hazard being protected against. Provide lighting where needed, including flashing red lights where appropriate.

Reuse project demolition waste materials, or provide materials for barriers and enclosures which are nonhazardous, recyclable, or reusable to the maximum extent possible.

1.07 SCHEDULING & SEQUENCING

Describe special scheduling or sequencing requirements, if any, or limitations on when work can be done.

PART 3 — PRODUCTS

2.01 FILL MATERIALS

Use this section to describe the quality of the fill material, if any. Consider reusing salvaged concrete as backfill. Coordinate with a structural engineer for the requirements, especially if new construction is anticipated.


PART 3 — EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

Provide, erect, and maintain temporary barriers and security devices. Protect existing structures, equipment, and machinery which are not to be dismantled or salvaged. Prevent movement or settlement of adjacent structures or earth. Provide bracing and shoring, as required.

Mark location of all utilities.

Clearly mark location of all salvaged materials’ storage areas and provide and erect barriers and security devices, as required.

3.02 REQUIREMENTS

Photograph adjacent structures before beginning work to document existing conditions. Regularly photograph adjacent structures as work continues. Conduct dismantling and salvage to minimize interference with adjacent structures. Cease operations immediately if adjacent structures appear to be in danger, and notify Owner.

Conduct operations with minimum interference to public or private accesses. Maintain protected egress and access at all times.

Sprinkle Work with water to minimize dust. Provide hoses and water connections for this purpose. Use trigger operated spray nozzles for water hoses.

If cutting or welding torches are used, provide a fire watch at all times at each location of Work.

Provide fire protection equipment at all times at the site.

3.03 DISMANTLING

Describe dismantling procedures here, identifying elements to be removed and salvaged, and/or refer to separate documents or drawings which do. These should be part of the Contract Documents.
The following ¶s are by way of example. Rewrite to suit project…
Identify, disconnect, and cap designated utilities within the areas to be dismantled.

Remove roofing and dispose.

Dismantle roof deck, wood siding, structural members, piping, etc.; store in designated areas for evaluation and dispersement.

Remove asphalt paving and store in designated areas for evaluation and dispersement.

Remove all concrete walls, supports, slabs, etc. and store in designated areas for evaluation and dispersement.

Empty buried tanks located within dismantling area. Remove buried tanks, components, and piping, and store for evaluation and dispersement.

Remove and store materials to be retained by Owner for reuse in a manner to prevent damage.

Remove materials not scheduled for recycling or salvage and dispose of in accordance with applicable codes. Do not burn or bury materials on site unless approved by Owner. Remove all temporary Work and leave site in a clean condition.

3.04 SORTING AND INVENTORYING OF SALVAGED ITEMS AND MATERIALS

All materials produced during the dismantling of these structures will be separated and stored in distinct areas. The following materials will be separated from each other:

The following ¶s are by way of example. Rewrite to suit project…
Roofing: Separate roofing materials down to the wood decking into two (2) groups asbestos containing and non-asbestos containing.

Wood Members (excluding trusses). Dismantle, prepare, and store wood members in stacks of like members (e.g. 2x6 T&G sorted and stored by length). Separate all treated wood from untreated.

Windows and Doors: Remove, sort and store windows and doors.

Metal: Sort for recycling all metal items such as fasteners, piping, braces, etc., either by item and/or by metal type.

Trusses: Remove and store trusses will be as units, not to be dismantled. Store in a manner so as to prevent warping, bending, etc.

Toxic Waste: Clearly mark toxic waste such as solvents, paint, oils, etc. and place in leak proof containers for evaluation and dispersement. Do not mix unlike or unknown items. Leave items in these containers for evaluation and dispersement.

Asphalt: Store asphalt paving at designated areas for evaluation and dispersement.

Concrete: Store concrete paving, piers, etc at designated areas for evaluation and dispersement.

3.05 PREPARATION AND RECONDITIONING OF DESIGNATED ITEMS AND MATERIALS.

Wood: Remove nails, spikes, fasteners, etc. in their entirety from all wood members.

Treated Wood: Trim treated wood members at the site to remove portions that are contaminated with creosote, asphalt, oil, or other chemicals. Creosote treated wood members will be inventoried and stored in designated containment area. Collect and dispose of all trimming and residue from the trimming process, including soils contaminated in the process, in an appropriate manner.

Painted Wood: Remove nails, spikes, fasteners, etc. in their entirety from all painted wood members. Perform all demolition manually to minimize the creation of airborne dust. Trim wood that has been determined to have lead paint on-site to remove the paint. Inventory these wood members, and collect and store separately from the area of re-milling in designated containment area. Workers performing the trimming and handling of lead residue will be required to meet OSHA requirements for this hazardous work. Keep all debris and dust within the Work area and clean up immediately. Dispose of all waste material, including soils contaminated by the process, as required.

3.06 STORAGE OF SALVAGED ITEMS AND MATERIALS

Designate areas for salvaged material to be stored according to removal schedule and to be placed convenient to work area in order to minimize waste due to excessive materials handling. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid cross contamination of materials. Store hazardous wastes separately.

Arrange for timely pickups from the site or deliveries to recycling facility in order to prevent contamination of recyclable materials.

3.07 DISTRIBUTION AND REMOVAL OF SALVAGED ITEMS AND MATERIALS

Provide a summary and verification of date of removal, destination, quantities, and values/costs for each material salvaged, quantified and valued as per above. Attach manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

Modify this Article to suit project. Coordinate with other contract Documents.
If material is Contractor-owned, Contractor has a period of time to remove material and an obligation to provide documentation of final destination. Funds/expenses resulting from distribution are accounted for and incentives/penalties assessed as agreed.

If material is owned by the Owner but distributed by the Contractor, Contractor has a period of time to remove material and an obligation to provide documentation of final destination. Funds/expenses resulting distribution are accounted for and incentives/penalties assessed as agreed.

If material is to be owned and/or distributed by the Owner, then the Owner assumes responsibility for reuse, selling and dispersement.

3.08 DISTRIBUTION AND REMOVAL OF DISPOSED ITEMS AND MATERIALS

For disposed materials provide the amount (in tons or cubic yards) of material landfilled from the project, the identity of the landfill, the total amount of tipping fees paid at the landfill, and the total disposal cost. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipt, and invoices.

SALVAGE 01720-#
courtesy of Design Coalition, Architects. , Madison, Wisconsin, USA ~~ www.designcoalition.org