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SECTION 07910
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EXTERIOR FAÇADE SEALANTS

ENG’G

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION

A. The intent of these Specifications is to provide the Owner with a single source
of responsibility for the provision and installation of the Glazed Aluminum
Systems, Exterior Glass and Glazing, Skylights and Exterior Façade Sealants
as well as a coordinated installation of this work with other trades. Therefore
reference will be made in this and related Sections to “Exterior Wall
Contractor”, which will be the entity responsible for the Work as described
above and herein.
DATE JOB/EWO

B. Perform all work required to complete the joint preparation, joint packing,
priming, caulking and sealing indicated by the contract documents and furnish
all supplementary items necessary to completely seal the joints in the exterior
facade using approved sealant technique, with weeps or vents as required.
REV.
NO.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
A. The work of this section shall comply with the latest edition of the following
__ ________ _
standards. When conflicts arise between standards, the more stringent shall
 DATE: ________
apply.


PROJECT
ENGINEER 1. Federal Specifications:
____________ 2. AAMA – Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association
DATE ______
3. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials
CERTIFIED
4. IBC 2006
_ __________
DATE: ________ 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY A. Engage a single firm to assume undivided responsibility for sealing all
________________ components of the exterior facade. This firm must demonstrate not less than
DATE: _________
10 years consecutive successful experience in installation of work similar to
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the work of this project. Individual experience does not qualify.
______________
DATE:_________
B. The Exterior Wall Contractor is responsible for the design selection and
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER

installation of the sealants, as well as the performance of the sealant system.

VERIFICATION
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C. Sealant manufacturer shall provide instructions to the Exterior Wall

Contractor’s foreman and mechanics, and General Contractor on proper
Date:
By:

installation techniques required to achieve maximum life and weather

tightness of the sealant installation, especially practices to avoid staining or
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

other changes in appearance of sealed components in the completed work.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

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D. All materials and workmanship shall be subject to inspection by the Architect,

Owner and their representatives at all times. Such inspections do not relieve
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the Exterior Wall Contractor from obligations to provide a watertight and

weathertight seal at all facade systems.
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E. At no time will it be allowed to use different manufacturer’s sealant types for

application on any component of the exterior wall system. It is required that a
single source for silicone sealants be used on this project.
DESCRIPTION

F. Coordinate as required and be totally responsible for the full and satisfactory
compatibility and performance between all sealants used under this section
with all other applicable and related sections using sealants which may be in
direct contact with work of this section or adjacent to the other.

G. Except as otherwise indicated, joint sealants are required to establish and

maintain airtight and waterproof continuous seals on a permanent basis, with
recognized limitations of wear and aging as indicated for each application.
DATE JOB/EWO

Failures of installed sealants to comply with this requirement will be

recognized as failures of materials and workmanship.

H. All perimeter and internal sealants and backers are to be defined on shop
REV.
NO.

drawings and are subject to approval of Architect, Owner and their

representatives.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
1.4 SUBMITTALS
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________
A. Submit the following data/samples to the Architect, Owner, and their


PROJECT
ENGINEER representatives for review prior to building of Mock-up.
____________
DATE ______
B. Submit complete listing of all companies which will provide materials or
CERTIFIED
services for the work of this section. Include installer credentials.
_ __________
DATE: ________ C. Materials:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 1. Sealant:
________________
DATE: _________
a. Technical data and color selection charts. Architect’s
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acceptance will be for color only.
______________
DATE:_________
b. Samples of specified products, 12” long and installed between
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER

samples of the materials to be sealed for the project .

VERIFICATION
EDSD

c. Submit complete procedure detailing the cleaning, priming,

installation, tooling, curing and other steps recommended to
Date:
By:

ensure satisfactory function and appearance.

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BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

i. If sealant is to be applied against a self-adhered

REVISION CERTIFICATION

waterproofing membrane, special preparation and

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compatibility requirements exist that must be submitted

for approval.
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d. Submit complete instructions for handling, storage, mixing, and

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protection of each type of sealant.

2. Sealant Backer Rod:

a. Submit 12” long samples and technical data.

DESCRIPTION

D. Sealant Review:

1. Submit Certification, signed by the Exterior Wall Contractor and sealant

manufacturer stating the following:

a. That each product to be furnished is recommended for the

application shown on this project.
DATE JOB/EWO

b. That each type of compound and sealant to be furnished

complies with these specifications and the test specified herein.

That the installation methods complied with the manufacturer's

REV.

c.
NO.

printed instructions and their field representative’s verbal

DISCIPLINE instructions and were proper and adequate for the condition of
ENGINEER
installation and use.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________
E. Test Reports


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____________ 1. Submit for record only sealant manufacturer’s test reports for staining,
DATE ______
adhesion and compatibility of all relevant substrates.
CERTIFIED

1.5 STRUCTURAL SILICONE QUALITY CONTROL

_ __________
DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
A. Exterior Wall Contractor must submit all procedures for sealing, bonding and
AGENCY testing of the structural silicone to the Architect and Owner for review. All
________________ methods must be strictly in accordance with the sealant manufacturer's
DATE: _________
recommendations.
OPERATIONS

______________
DATE:_________
B. Structural bond of silicone to glass and metal must be inspected on a 100%
basis.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

C. Sealant methods and test method results must be verified by an independent

EDSD

inspection agency, a minimum of once per shift.

Date:
By:

D. The sealant manufacturer must run UV and water immersion tests proving
compatibility and performance of all spacers, backers, primers, finishes, etc.
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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

REVISION CERTIFICATION

E. Working stress of silicone and the silicone bond must be limited to 20 psi.

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F. Subcontractor shall submit detailed re-glaze procedures for the vision glass, and
spandrel glass.
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G. The Subcontractor is to provide the Architect with an inspection procedure for

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field checking the perimeter seal on the laminated units and other structural
silicone bonds. This procedure should spell out yearly inspections for the first
ten years, and thereafter two inspections per year.

H. All glass in the structural silicone curtain wall system shall be structurally
DESCRIPTION

bonded to metal framing with two component structural silicone. This operation
must be performed in the off-site factory with rigidly supervised conditions and
methods.

I. Architect, Owner and their representatives may inspect factory and field
procedures and tests at any time.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

DATE JOB/EWO

A. Deliver, store and handle all Sealant Work materials so to prevent

deterioration, contamination or damage at all times, per manufacturers
recommendations.
REV.
NO.

B. Deliver sealant work materials to project site in manufacturer's unopened

DISCIPLINE containers with name, brand, type, grade and color fully indicated thereon.
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
C. Do not use materials stored for a period of time exceeding the maximum
 DATE: ________
recommended shelf life of the material.


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____________ 1.7 SPECIAL PROJECT WARRANTY
DATE ______

CERTIFIED
A. Submit a written warranty agreeing to repair or replace sealant compounds
which have failed to provide airtight and watertight joints for any reason, or
_ __________
DATE: ________ which appear to have failed in adhesion, cohesion, abrasion-resistance,
CONSTRUCTION migration-resistance, stain-resistance, general durability or any other form of
AGENCY apparent deterioration (excluding inherent qualities and limitations clearly
________________
DATE: _________
specified in the manufacturer's data which was submitted).
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B. A warranty that is to be provided by the sealant manufacturer shall consist of a
______________
DATE:_________
20 year labor and material warranty matching that provided by Dow Corning
Corporation or GE Silicones. Guarantee shall be signed by both the Exterior
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER

Wall Contractor and the Sealant Manufacturer.

VERIFICATION
EDSD

1.8 SEALANT TESTING

Date:
By:

A. Provide to sealant manufacturer samples of all relevant substrates, including but

not limited to finished aluminum, vision glass, glass, gaskets, spacers, setting
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

blocks and backers as well as any other material which will contact the sealant
REVISION CERTIFICATION

either during installation or normal wall movements.

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1. For each type of substrate provide test reports per ASTM E575.
CERT

2. Submit documentation of product performance as required per ASTM

C920. Also, perform the same testing but substitute actual job
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substrate materials in lieu of standard test materials. Long-term

behavior, under compression shall be tested.

B. Tests on substrate materials must include the use of the same sealants on the
project, including the project color.
DESCRIPTION

C. Test samples shall approximate sealant joint sizes and configurations intended
for production materials.

D. Sealant manufacturer shall perform the following tests on weather seal sealant
against all substrates to verify:
1. ASTM C794 – Adhesion
2. ASTM C1087 – Compatibility
DATE JOB/EWO

3. ASTM C1248 – Staining or migration on porous substrates

4. ASTM C1248 (modified) – Effects on laminated glass

1.9 TESTING OF STRUCTURAL SILICONE

REV.
NO.

A. The Exterior Wall Contractor shall establish and submit to the Architect, Owner
DISCIPLINE and their representatives, for endorsement, an acceptable quality control
ENGINEER
program to monitor quality of materials and workmanship.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________
1.10 FAÇADE MOCK-UP TESTING


PROJECT
ENGINEER
____________ A. Refer to Section 01450 – Façade Mock-up Testing
DATE ______

CERTIFIED PART 2 - PRODUCTS

_ __________
DATE: ________ 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY A. Materials manufactured by the following manufacturers are acceptable,
________________ provided it complies with the contract documents.
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS
1. Dow Corning Corporation
______________
DATE:_________
2. General Electric Company
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

3. Pecora
EDSD

2.2 MATERIALS
Date:
By:

A. Medium and Low Modulus (Weatherseal) Silicone Sealant: One-part, non

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

acidic, neutral curing, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use NT, capable of
REVISION CERTIFICATION

withstanding movements from +50 to -50 for medium modulus and +100 to -50

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percent for low modulus based on original joint design. All sealants that are
used must be SWRI certified and comply with ASTM C920.
CERT

1. Color to be as selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standard

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colors.

2. Primary Water Barrier. Acceptable products:

a. Dow Corning 795, 756 and 790.
b. General Electric – Silpruf 2000, Silpruf-LM
DESCRIPTION

c. Pecora – 895, 864 and 890 (EIFS)

3. Secondary Water Barriers. Acceptable products:

a. Dow Corning – 795, or 791 (791 for internal gutters for use in
aluminum framing only).
b. General Electric – Silpruf
c. Pecora – 895 and 864
DATE JOB/EWO

4. Only low modulus sealants such as Dow 790 or GE Silpruf LM shall be

used when sealing to any cementitious substrate.

B. High Modulus (Structural) Silicone Sealant: Two-component, non acidic,

REV.
NO.

neutral curing silicone which meets or exceeds Federal Specification TT-S-

00227, Type II, Class B and ASTM C920, Type M, NS, Class 12.5 and ASTM
DISCIPLINE C1184.
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
1. Color to be determined.

 DATE: ________

PROJECT
ENGINEER 2. Acceptable products:
____________ a. Dow Corning – 995 and 795 and 983 (983 shall not be
DATE ______
acceptable for use with any painted substrate).
CERTIFIED
b. General Electric – Ultra Glaze SSG 4400, Ultra Glaze 4000
_ __________
c. Pecora – 895 or two part fast cure
DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION 3. All painted surfaces in contact with structural silicone must be primed
AGENCY
with a primer approved for use by the sealant manufacturer.
________________
DATE: _________
4. Structural silicone in contact with a fluoropolymer painted substrate
OPERATIONS
(Kynar) must follow special substrate preparation requirements as
______________
DATE:_________ described herein.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER

C. Primer, as recommended by manufacturer of the sealant in writing, having

VERIFICATION

been tested for staining and durability on samples of actual surfaces to be

EDSD

sealed. In the case of structural silicone use with fluoropolymer coatings,

Date:

primer must be used.

By:

D. Preformed joint filler, non-staining, compatible with sealant and primer,

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

resilient, closed cell polyurethane foam, free of asphalt, oils or creosote, of

REVISION CERTIFICATION

size required for the joint width, as recommended by sealant manufacturer in

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writing to the Architect, Owner and their representatives and proved

compatible by testing.
CERT

1. Backer rod materials shall be closed cell non-gassing polyethylene

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foam such as "Cceva Rod" ITP or skinned reticulated open cell, non-
gassing, extruded polyolefin foam rod such as "Sof-Rod"

a. The only exception shall be for ultra low modules sealants used
against a non porous substrate, open cell rod shall be
DESCRIPTION

acceptable.

2. Polyethylene tape or other type bond breaker as recommended by the

manufacturer of the sealant in writing to the Architect, Owner and their
representatives.

E. Cleaning agent recommended by the manufacturer of the sealant in writing to

the Architect, Owner and Consultant. MEK, Toluene or Xylene are not
DATE JOB/EWO

acceptable except in cases of extreme cleaning conditions.

F. All materials shall be delivered in original, unopened containers with expiration

date indicated.
REV.
NO.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
3.1 EXAMINATION
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________
A. Prior to the installation of sealant, and at the General Contractor's direction,


PROJECT
ENGINEER meet at the project site to review the material selections, joint preparations,
____________ installation procedures, weather conditions and coordination with other trades.
DATE ______
Meeting shall include the Exterior Wall Contractor, General Contractor,
CERTIFIED
Manufacturer's representative, Architect, Owner, Consultants and
_ __________
representatives of other trades or subcontractors affected by the sealant
DATE: ________ installation. Examine sample installations that have been prepared and
CONSTRUCTION determine and record whether everyone present is in agreement that the
AGENCY
proposed installations are likely to perform as required. Accepted control
________________
DATE: _________
section shall be standard to which all other sealant work must conform.
OPERATIONS
B. Before commencing sealant installation, examine substrates and adjoining
______________
DATE:_________ construction to insure that joint dimensions are within limits specified for the
sealant and the surfaces are smooth and undamaged.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

C. Inform the General Contractor if joints are not suitable to receive sealant and
EDSD

submit proposals for rectification. Do not proceed with the work until
Date:

unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with work

By:

indicates acceptance of conditions.

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BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

3.2 PREPARATION
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A. Clean surfaces to which sealant must adhere using methods and materials
recommended by sealant manufacturer. Remove all temporary coatings, dust,
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oil, grease, water, old caulking, loose materials and any other contaminants
which may affect bond.
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B. Remove all loose particles present or resulting from grinding, abrading or blast
cleaning by blowing out joints with oil free compressed air or by vacuuming
joint prior to application of primer or sealant.
DESCRIPTION

C. Remove protective coatings on metallic surfaces by a solvent that leaves no

residue. Use clean white cloths for cleaning with solvent and drying. Clean
joint areas protected with masking tape or strippable film with solvent after
removal of tape or film. Do not allow solvent to air-dry without wiping.

D. Prime surfaces, where required, with primer as recommended by sealant

manufacturer. Prime metals where moisture or joint movement occurs. Prime
all concrete and masonry surfaces, as required by sealant manufacturer.
DATE JOB/EWO

E. Protect adjacent surfaces with masking tape to prevent staining and protect
surfaces which would be difficult to clean if smeared with primer or sealant.
Tape must be used in all locations unless agreed upon prior to application.
REV.
NO.

Remove tape immediately after joints have been sealed and tooled as
directed.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
F. Any primers that are used with the structural silicone shall be pre-approved in
__ ________ _
writing by the manufacturer for the noted application and environment

 DATE: ________
including specific installation and handling instructions. No structurally glazed
PROJECT
ENGINEER unit shall be moved prior to sample testing that shows 100% cohesive failure
____________
DATE ______
has been achieved.
CERTIFIED
G. Special substrate preparation is required in a two prt fast cure structural
_ __________
silicone in contact with a fluoropolymer painted substrate (Kynar). The use of
DATE: ________ alcohol soaked “scotch brite” pads shall be incorporate into the substrate prep
CONSTRUCTION requirements. The painted surface shall be abraded using the pad and then
AGENCY
wiped clean with a lint free rag.
________________
DATE: _________
3.3 INSTALLATION
OPERATIONS

______________
DATE:_________ A. Backing strip, bond breaker tape and backer rods shall be types recommended
for the purpose by sealant manufacturer.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

B. Install back-up material or joint filler at proper depth in joint to provide specified
EDSD

sealant dimensions. Compress back-up material 25% to 50% into the joints as
Date:

required. Avoid length stretching, twisting or braiding. Do not apply sealant

By:

without back-up materials.

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

C. Use bond breaker tape in joints where sufficient room for back-up does not
REVISION CERTIFICATION

exist. Install bond breaker tape between sealant and non-release type back-up
material. Three-side adhesion is acceptable only for the sealing at joinery of
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members that are to be rigidly attached to each other by means of screws or

welding restricting all movement.
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D. Surfaces of joints to be sealed must be dry. Do not apply to damp surfaces or

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during inclement weather. Do not heat joints to dry them or raise the
temperature.

E. Apply sealant under pressure with hand or power actuated gun having nozzle
of proper size, or other appropriate equipment and methods as recommended
DESCRIPTION

by sealant manufacturer. Provide sufficient pressure to fill joints completely,

leaving no gaps, excluding all air and ensuring firm adhesion of sealant to
required joint surfaces.

F. Apply within the recommended application life of primer and sealant, and the
recommended air and substrate temperature ranges, especially when air
temperature is below 40ºF, or surface temperatures of sealant contact
surfaces are above 120ºF.
DATE JOB/EWO

G. Neatly point or tool sealant to provide proper contour and a slightly concave
profile, unless specified otherwise. Use dry tool technique. Protect until cured.
Use of water, soapy water or tooling lubricant is strictly prohibited.
REV.
NO.

H. Sealant on face of adjacent stone or other materials will not be acceptable.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
3.4 FIELD TESTING
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________
A. The sealant manufacturer shall provide additional on-site testing by authorized


PROJECT
ENGINEER personnel, in addition to the sealant tests specified herein, to assure materials
____________ are suitable for the application, have not suffered detrimental loss of shelf life,
DATE ______
and will be fully covered by the Warranty in event of failure or staining of the
CERTIFIED
sealed components.
_ __________
DATE: ________ 1. Manufacturer and Exterior Wall Contractor to submit log of testing, on
CONSTRUCTION company letterhead for each test performed indicating, but not limited to
AGENCY
the following:
________________
DATE: _________
a. Date
b. Project identification
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c. Sealant identification including name, type and batch number
______________
DATE:_________ d. Test performance, i.e., acceptable, marginal, not acceptable
e. Storage conditions
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER

Signature of person conducting test

VERIFICATION

f.
EDSD

2. Reports on site tests are to be supplied to the Architect and Owner for
Date:

review and acceptance.

By:

B. If tests indicate that sealant material is marginal or not acceptable, it is not to

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

be used. Tester shall immediately notify General Contractor, Architect, Owner

REVISION CERTIFICATION

and their representatives. The Exterior Wall Contractor is to immediately

remove all defective or marginal materials from site.
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OPERNS.

THIS DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SAUDI ARAMCO. NO REPRODUCTION IN FULL OR IN PART SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THIS DOCUMENT WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF ITS OWNER.
PMT
SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY

C. Should sealant failures be found, further testing shall be performed to ascertain

the extent of the problem. All failed sealants are to be replaced promptly and
CERT

the resulting weather tightness must be verified and approved by the Architect.
All costs associated with the required remedial methods are to be borne by the
ENG’G

Exterior Wall Contractor.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent surfaces free of sealant or soil resulting from this work as the
DESCRIPTION

work progresses. Use solvent or cleaning agent as recommended by sealant

manufacturer. Leave all finished work in a neat, clean condition.

B. Final cleaning shall be provided by the Exterior Wall Contractor.

END OF SECTION
DATE JOB/EWO
REV.
NO.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
 DATE: ________

PROJECT
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED

_ __________
DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY

________________
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS

______________
DATE:_________
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

Date:
By:
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

REVISION CERTIFICATION

Section 07910

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS DWG. TYPE PLANT NO. INDEX DRAWING NO. SHT. NO. REV. NO.

KING ABDULLAH PETROLEUM STUDIES DOC

K55 A 10
VE-425113
AND RESEARCH CENTER OF 00
BI-25-00013 10
RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA JOB/EWO#
15-May-10