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THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NU Quality Assurance Division Construction Standards Unit - Phase II Close-out & Occupancy Architect of Record! Engineer of Record (AIEOR) Responsibilities (2017 TCAP, Section 2.1.2 AEOR) © _Ensuringthe Contractor constructs workin accordance with Building Code and PA — approved plans and specifications © Scheduling and ensuring hat all Special inspectionsandtests are performed as required by Building Code © Inspecting ll workpriorto scheduling any Partial or Final inspections © Providing certfcationsfor all workand requesting Partial or Final Inspections Final Inspection: “The tenantmusthave FullDesign Approval (‘No Further Comments") The Architect / Engineer of Record performed preliminary & special inspecionsthroughoutthe course of constuction © _ TAAPH3 14 A/EOR Certfcation Requestfor Final Inspection © Cover Letter fromthe A/EOR on their letethead that is signed and sealed requesting the inspection Special Inspection Checkist (as applicable) ttems to look out for: © Egress Components: Included but not lmitedta Egress Path, Emergency Lighting, Ext Signs, Egress Door Hardware (Securty Gates are a constant culprit for incorrect egresshardware). Locks cannot be hard to open © _Bettrical Cabinet shouldbe grounded andlabeled (.e. Cabinetand circuits). © Fire Alarm: Sequence of operation — drawingshaveto match whatis happening on the site ‘TCAP-QAD Construction Standards Close-out & Occupancy 1 * This list is notall inclusive andis forreference only.** O Fire Protection Systems InstallRepair the following due to obstruction/impairment: ‘© Emergency EXIT signs © Emergency lighting Installthe following © Fire extinguishers and fire hoses as required © Rated doors/glass in fire rated walls © Additional or relocate sprinkler heads due to obstruction + Spaces with no celings (ie. Kiosks) cannot have anything obstruct the sprinkler head (ie. piece of furniture. display, or shelving) + Coverage (eyeballed) and obstructions + Type of sprinkler heads (ceiling / no ceiling) © Seismic bracing and retaining straps for sprinkler piping systems © Suspended ceiling light fixture bracing wire © Duct breakaway connection with proper access door in rated walls and slabs Retest the following ‘© Smoke detectors for the fire alarm systems Fire shutters Sprinkir/ standpipe / deluge systems Fire alarm systems to receive signals in the remote police station Fire suppression systems Pressurzation for fre suppression systems Sprinkler systems hy rostaticaly © Leak detection systems forfuel tanks Provide lacks for circut breakers of emergency lighting and fre alarm panel Replace painted sprinkler heads and caps Provide clear path of egress within and beyond the occupancy areas Seal penetrations at rated wall Complete/patch missing fire proofing of structural steel eo co000 O Elevators Provide the following: ‘© Smoke detector inside the car and inside the pt Smoke recall Smoke and heat detectors in the machine room Heat detector inside the pt fr hydraulic elevator Communication system inthe car Permanent ID number on mainline disconnect switches Self-closing and sel-locking door hardware for machine room Install GFI single outlet for sump pump Perform required weight test Provide fall protection guarding between the deck barricade and the aujacent wallbalustrade at both landings oe 0000000 ‘TCAP-QAD Construction Standards Close-out & Occupancy 2 * This list is notall inclusive andis forreference only.** O° Escalators ~ Provide the following © Sprinkler system © Smoke detectors ~ Retest the allowing © Stop-switches © Threshold plates ~ Test for proper timing of unit shutdown ~ Provide fall protection guarding between the deck barricade and the adjacent wall/balustrade at both landings ~The escalator shuts down when smoke detector or pul stations are activated ~ Provide a 15 second waming from the escalator emergency stop switch alarm prior to shuating down the escalator ~ Provide the Maintenance Control Program (MCP) for the unit Structural ~ Install seismic bracing at top of masonry block walls - Remove flux from structural welds and retest welds - Break unsheared off ends of Tension Control (TC) bots and torque the connection ~ Weld moment plates as required - Place required re-bars at negative moments at pile caps = Grout column bearing plates ~ Instalthe required aditional re-bars at slab & wall openings ~ Remove debris fram expansion joints ~ Complete the return on welded connections ~ Provide test reports for controlled backiill material Mechanica: ~ Required breakaway connections for duct system, penetrating through rated walls not installed. ~ Required sleeves for piping system penetrating through rated walls not installed ~ Seismic bracing for sprinkler gas and ather piping as wells all mechanical and electrical piping systems not installed Electrical ~ Enclosure for high voltage equipment not completed - GFCI receptacles not installed = Grounding for manholes and electrical component/equipment not completed ~ Labeling for electrical equipment, components and panels nat completed Architectural: ~ ADA compliance not completed = Bracing for non-hearing walls not installed ~ Fire rated doors not installed or labeled ‘TCAP-QAD Construction Standards Close-out & Occupancy 3 * This list is notall inclusive andis forreference only.** ~ Lighting fixtures within suspended ceiling, weighing in excess of 58 pounds or more not independently supported ~ Install seismic bracing at top of masonry block walls ~ Install expansion fitings in mechanicalelectrcal piping at expansion joints O Records = Special Inspection reports ~ Special Inspection Checklists - Test Reports ~ Required Warranties ~ Confirmation for completion of life safety systems, structural integrity and code issues by REO. ~ Drawing List Dates needs to matched the approved drawings TCAP-QAD Construction Standards - Close-out & Occupancy 4 * This list is notall inclusive andis forreference only.**

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