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GENERAL NOTES
Design-Build Systems
- Design-Build Systems: Mechanical (HVAC), electrical (and lighting), plumbing, fire protection, and fire alarm systems will be delivered via design-build. These drawings do not include system-specific details. The M/E/P/FP/A contractor is responsible for final design coordination with the general contractor and must notify the architect of any structural or architectural changes in advance.
Permits and Compliance
- Permits and Fees: The general contractor (GC) is responsible for all permits, applications, inspection certificates, taxes, and related fees.
- Codes and Regulations: All work must comply with applicable city, township, county, state, and federal codes, statutes, ordinances, and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
- Unauthorized Work: Any construction deviating from the drawings without written architect approval is unauthorized. The contractor is responsible for any required rework.
Coordination and Communication
- Contractors shall review the entire drawing set (including across disciplines) and visit the site before starting work to verify compatibility with existing conditions.
- Contractors must notify the architect of any omissions, conflicts, or discrepancies before construction begins. Failure to do so makes the contractor responsible for rework.
- The GC must coordinate access panel/clean-out locations with the M/E/P contractor and the architect.
- GC to confirm all pipe/duct routing with M/E/P contractors before framing.
- Only architectural and structural drawings have been coordinated with the architect; notify the architect if M/E/P work conflicts with these drawings.
- GC must provide the architect a minimum of two weeks to review shop drawings and substitution requests. Architect's review does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for safety or construction methods.
- Architect's presence on-site does not imply approval. Contractor must specifically call out work requiring architect review/approval.
Construction Responsibilities
- Verify all dimensions and takeoffs prior to bidding or ordering materials.
- Verify the size of all existing door and window sizes to be replaced.
- Do not scale drawings.
- Maintain ingress and egress to the site during construction.
- Contractor responsible for protecting finished surfaces (e.g., exposed concrete).
- Contractor responsible for all temporary shoring, designed by a licensed structural engineer.
- Manufactured products/equipment must be installed per manufacturer requirements.
- GC to provide blocking and supports for mounted items (e.g., grab bars, plumbing fixtures, millwork, casework).
- Contractor responsible for repair of any damage caused by their work.
- Contractor to collect, transport, and dispose of all construction waste.
- Keep site clean; remove debris and unused equipment regularly.
Fire and Safety Requirements
- Seal all penetrations in rated partitions, ceilings, and floors with UL-approved, code-compliant firestop.
- Notify the architect of any exterior wall penetrations larger than 12"x12".
- Any new or modified fire alarm systems must integrate with the existing system.
- Before coring pretensioned or post-tensioned slabs, GC must hire a third-party scanning company. Report must be reviewed/approved by owner's structural engineer.
Site and Envelope Requirements
- Exterior flatwork around the building must slope away at a minimum of 2%.
- Unless noted otherwise, interior floors must slope 2% toward floor drains.
- Seal all exterior envelope penetrations to prevent air/water leakage per IBC requirements.
- All exterior structural steel to be hot-dipped galvanized (all cutting, drilling, welding, or bending completed prior to dipping).
Closeout and Owner Responsibilities
- GC to train owner in the operation and maintenance of installed products/equipment.
- Prior to substantial completion, contractor shall clean the site and deliver all required guarantees, lien waivers, and maintenance manuals.
- Owner is responsible for work not specifically identified in the drawings.
- Any changes involving additional cost or time must be approved in writing by the owner/architect before construction.
- Details are typical unless noted otherwise; apply them to similar conditions throughout the project.
- Any furniture shown is for reference only.
Hazardous Materials
- Architect is not responsible for identifying, handling, or addressing hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, PCBs, or other toxic substances).
Materials
- Any unspecified materials required for proper installation/performance shall be provided by the contractor.