3/14/1995 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASH PEE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE y Tuesday, March 14, 1995 Page 9 concern regarding the masonry and the lead coated copper staining and stated an example where this happened. Phil stated that he had not experienced this problem. On item #19, the masonry color is required which Phil stated had been done, on item #20, the specs called for an asphalt coated copper and there was a lot of polyvinyl chloride material for an expansion joint and control joints, the materials are incompatible and also they should take a look at the caulking spec, where they had all of the options available for any one for the contractors to use. Tony said to make sure that the one he selects is compatible with the asphalt-material and there are very few that are compatible with asphalt. Phil said he picked up on some of the compatibility issues as he had experienced similar problems, Tong stated that on iters #22, the flashing should extend beyond the face of the wall because when they go back in to caulk it, the water tends to roll back under it, but he said when the flashing overhangs, ecstatically it does not look very nice. His recommendation would be to extend it beyond the base. Item #23, should be clarify testing and inspection responsibility. Tong stated that regarding the masonry, everything else was pretty clear in the other spec sections and there was a general section stating that if it was not noted that it was the contractors responsibility, but this one was muddled a little bit. Item #26, the elevator pit, there needs to be some dampproofing versus some waterproofing. Item #28, Tony noted the diameter of the lead drawings was not noted. Regarding item o, Tony stated that they might want to have the training and operational instructions video taped for future reference. Paul clarified to Mike the purpose of this video tape and that it would not pertain to his area. Paul did agree with Tony's recommendation. Tony also recommended this for the wastewater facility. Item ## , elevator cab floor finish needs to be noted. Tony stated that regarding the plumbing responsibilities, the kitchen equipment piping should be included (item ). Phil stated that items #35 and #36 were already taken care of, Tony continued with the Drawings section, he stated a need to get a clear definition of what responsibilities are and provide a mechanism for the second contractor to accept the work that was done previously. Paul asked if it would be proper for there to ask for a certificate of inspection from the second phase contractor saying that he has inspected the site and finds it acceptable. Tony stated that there were a number of way to do it, but he has to get the final sign. The architect now inspects it, issues a final completion certificate for that portion of work. Tong said that now they somehow rake the second contractor accept it and that is where the problem will be. Paul asked why couldn't they have a single page document that states the second phase contractor has inspected the site and feels that the site is in compliance with the contract documents and he is holding the Town not responsible for any issues at that time. Tony agreed. Joe asked how the tree cutting was controlled. Paul stated that he thinks that we agreed that our surveyors were going out to tag everything. Bill thought that Dan was going to be here. Ed stated that it is going to be tagged and staked. Bill asked who is going to oversee that the concrete blocks is going to be moisture proof. Paul stated that this issue was already discussed and that they have to get a spec sheet from the manufacturer stating that it complies with their situation. It there is an issue, they can send it to a testing house. This will be done before the building is even built. Phil stated that they have called for an integral waterproofing agent, so as part of the shop drawings middle process, they have to submit that that in fact is part of the composition of the block and in answer to Bill's question how do we know that they is happening? Paul interjected that if we so elect, we can send it to a testing facility. Bili asked if it would be wise to do that. Phil stated that that was their option, Paul stated that this issue was not relevant to what they were doing, which was a Peer Review. Paul stated that they would come back to that issue later. Tony continued with items #3 and , regarding the wastewater treatment facility, the plans that he reviewed really needed a lot more development in the plans. Tony noted specifically the dimensions. He reiterated issues brought up earlier by Shannon; i.e. soundproofing, etc. Joe asked Stere if he had seen the 3 hour firewall and asked if there was a detail for that. Steve did not recall. Phil stated