The following instructions pertain to Tenants and their General and Sub-Contractors performing services at 1111 19th Street:
Prior to Commencement of Work
- Tenant and/or its contractor will supply CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD with drawings for review prior to the start of any alterations.
- Waiver of Mechanic’s Liens, when required, must be signed by the contractor and sent to CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD prior to the start of any alterations.
- Tenant and/or its contractor will supply CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD with a copy of the building permit covering the alterations to be done. Where applicable, a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy must be forwarded to the Landlord.
- Tenant and/or its contractor will post the building permit on a wall of the construction site while work is being performed.
- Contractor will supply Cushman and Wakefield with a certified copy of Casualty and Liability Insurance in an amount sufficient to ensure that any personal injury or property damage claims resulting from or relating to the alterations will be taken care of, including worker’s compensation coverage.
- Public area corridor and carpet are to be protected by plastic runners or a series of walk-off mats from the elevator to the suite under construction.
- Walk-off mats are to be provided at entrance doors. Prior to demolition, if carpet is to remain in suite, it is to be protected by heavy plastic cover or removed, stored and reinstalled upon completion of work.
- Protection of hallway carpets, wall coverings, and elevators from damage with masonite board, carpet, cardboard, or pads is required.
- Public spaces--corridors, elevators, bathrooms, lobbies, etc.--must be cleaned immediately after use. Construction debris or materials found in public areas will be removed at the Tenant’s cost.
- Contractors will remove their trash and debris daily, or as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness in the building. Building trash containers are not to be used for construction debris. Installation of trash dumpsters will require the written approval of the Property Manager and will be at Tenant’s expense. CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD reserves the right to bill Tenant for any cost incurred to clean up debris left by the general contractor or any subcontractor. Further, the building staff is instructed to hold the driver’s license of any employee of the contractor while using the freight elevator to ensure that all debris is removed from the elevator.
- All construction materials or debris must be stored within the project confines or in an approved lock-up.
- The general contractor and Tenant shall be responsible for all loss of their materials and tools and shall hold Landlord harmless for such loss and from any damages or claims resulting from the work.
- No utilities (e.g., electricity, water, gas, plumbing, fire sprinkler system) or services to Tenants are to be cut off or interrupted without first having requested in writing, 48 hours in advance, and secured, in writing, the permission of the Property Manager.
- No electrical services are to be put on the emergency circuit without specific written approval from the Property Manager.
- Flammable materials will be allowed in the building only in certified safety containers. All containers of flammable materials must be removed from the building at the end of each workday. MSDS sheets must also be provided to building management.
- The cutting of any holes in the floor slab must be located on a drawing and submitted to the Landlord for review and approval prior to installation. No core drilling will be allowed during “normal” building hours of operation. An independent structural engineering firm shall provide certification that any and all slab penetrations will not and/or have not affected the structural integrity of the slab.
- Return air openings will require pre-filter media to prevent drywall dust contamination of building HVAC system. All perimeter fan coil units will require filter change and cleaning at the completion of the work.
- Utility closets are kept locked and access must be secured through the Building Engineer. Contractors are responsible for problems to any building system, etc., as a result of their work.
- Keys will be issued to the contractor’s superintendent and must be returned. If not returned, locks will be re-keyed at Tenant’s expense.
- All key access, fire alarm work, or interruption of security hours must be arranged with the Building Engineer 48 hours in advance.
- When utility meters are installed, the contractor must provide the Property Manager with a copy of the operating instructions for those particular meters.
- The Property Manager shall be notified by Tenant or its contractor of all work schedules for all workmen on the job and will be notified, in writing, of the names of those who work in the building after “normal” business hours.
- No work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Saturday, which will disturb or inconvenience other occupants of the building.
- Normal business hours for the building are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. on Saturday. Any work scheduled after normal “business hours” or on weekends must be requested in writing and approved by Management or the Chief Engineer at last one (1) week before work is to be performed. No one will be allowed access after hours without prior consent and providing a list of those expected to be on-site.
- All work performed after business hours require building management supervision. The cost for engineer assistance will be charged to the tenant. There is a 4 hour minimum charge for weekend supervision.
- At all times, construction personnel will be supervised by a qualified superintendent.
- Passenger elevators shall not be used for moving building materials and shall not be used by construction personnel except in the event of an emergency. The designated freight elevator is the only elevator which may be used for moving materials and construction personnel. This elevator may be used only when it is completely protected as determined by the Building Engineer.
- The general contractor will ensure that the freight elevator and loading dock areas are kept clean after receiving materials and/or trash removal.
- All construction personnel will enter and exit the building from the loading dock only. Contractors and their personnel will use loading dock area for all deliveries and will not use the loading dock area for all-day parking of vehicles. Contractor’s vehicles are not to interfere in any way with Tenant parking, deliveries, or normal ingress/egress from any part of the property.
- No building materials may be brought into the building through the main lobby, and no materials may be stored in any lobbies at any time.
- Contractors will be responsible for removing waste foods, milk and soft drink containers, etc., to the trash room containers each day.
- Construction personnel shall not eat in the lobby or in front of the building, nor are they to congregate in the lobby or in front of the building.
- All construction personnel will use the restroom of the floor on which they are working only. No tool belts, hand tools, etc. will be allowed in the restrooms.
- There will be no radios allowed on the job site.
- There will be no smoking in the building. Eating or open food containers in the elevators, carpeted areas or public lobbies are not permitted.
- There will be no alcohol or controlled substances allowed or tolerated.
- All workers are required to wear a shirt, shoes, and full-length trousers, and are to conduct themselves professionally at all times. Failure to do so will result in expulsion from the building.
- At the completion of the work, contractor shall expeditiously remove all its waste materials and rubbish from and about the building, as well as all its tools, construction equipment, machinery and surplus materials, shall clean all glass and tile surfaces and plumbing and light fixtures, and shall leave the work “broom clean” or its equivalent, and ready for occupancy.
- The Tenant shall contact the Property Manager when work is completed so that an inspection may be conducted by the Landlord’s representative. All damage to the building will be determined at that time. Final approvals by the District of Columbia inspectors must be available for review at that time.
- Construction material storage rooms are not available, and items must be stored in the space being constructed.
- Parking is not available nor is provided by the building for General Contractors or sub-contractors completing a build-out or other services for tenants.
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