Building Access
- All contractors are required to sign in and out with Security in the main lobby. Each employee of the contractor shall sign in at the commencement of each work day and shall sign out prior to leaving the building.
- All contractors will be issued contractor identification badges by LPC. Contractor identification badges must be worn on the upper left-hand side of the contractor’s shirt. In some instances the contractor will be issued a building access card as a means to enter certain doors in the building. This does NOT remove the requirement of signing in and out each day. These cards are non-transferrable and are the sole property of LPC. Cards are to be returned upon LPC request, but no later than the termination of the contract work. Charges for lost or damaged cards issued to the contractor shall be paid by the contractor immediately upon issuance of an invoice.
- All construction workers shall enter and exit the building through the loading dock.
Safety and Protection of Property
- Contractors shall police ongoing construction operations and activities at all times, keeping the premises orderly, maintaining cleanliness in and about the premises, and ensuring safety and protection of all areas, including loading docks, elevators, lobbies and all other public areas which are used for access to the premises.
- Construction materials shall only be stored in the premises where they are to be installed. No storage of materials will be permitted in any public areas, loading docks or corridors leading to the premises, nor in any mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, etc. Materials left in unauthorized areas may be disposed of by LPC.
- LPC assumes no responsibility for tools, materials or equipment stored at the building.
- Contractors shall provide adequate protection to all carpets, wall surfaces, doors and trim in all public areas through which materials are transported. Contractors shall continuously clean such areas. Protective measures shall include runners over carpet, padding in elevators and any other measures determined by LPC. Any damage to existing walls, carpets, doors or trim during construction shall be repaired by the contractor to the satisfaction of LPC.
Parking
- No parking of contractor’s vehicles will be provided in the loading dock, handicapped or fire access lanes, or any private ways in or surrounding the property. Towing will be enforced at all times.
- Onsite and Garage parking is available on a first come first serve basis.
Conduct
- While in or about the building, all contractors shall perform in a dignified, quiet, courteous and professional manner at all times. Contractors shall wear clothing suitable for their work and shall remain fully attired at all times.
- No smoking is allowed in the building. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas at a minimum of 25 feet away from any public entrances. At no time is smoking permitted in the loading dock, stairwells, basement, within the construction area or any other area within the building.
- The use of alcohol, narcotics and/or controlled substances is strictly prohibited on site, as well as firearms, ammunition, cameras, and any recording devices. Any contractor or their employee found in violation of these regulations will be asked to leave the building.
- Radios are not permitted on the work site.
ME/P Work Rules
- All ME/P work shall comply with requirements of local building code, building department, building management rules and regulations and all authorities having jurisdiction. The contractor is to inform the engineer of record and LPC of any existing work or materials which violate any of the above laws and regulations. Any work done by the contractor causing such violation shall be corrected at the contractor’s expense.
- All work performed shall be in accordance with the latest version of NEPA, NEC, NESC and with all applicable state and local codes.
- The contractor shall perform all city inspections as required and obtain all equipment use permits as required by state and local authorities. Permits shall be turned over to LPC at job completion.
Fire Protection Work
- The contractor shall provide LPC with a copy of the sprinkler permit prior to the commencement of any work.
- Sprinkler heads can be relocated during normal business hours if approved by ISD. The contractor shall schedule the drain down with LPC at least 24 hours in advance and will provide LPC with the time for the system fill, so that it can be scheduled with the building’s fire alarm contractor.
- The contractor must be on site before any impairment to the system is made.
- An LPC engineer will perform the drain down and subsequent refill of the system. All floor sprinkler systems must be restored to full service by the end of the business day. Sprinklers shall not be left impaired overnight.
- The contractor shall inspect the system for any leaks and remain on site until the system has full operating pressure and the fire alarm panel is free from any trouble conditions.
Plumbing Work
- All tenant plumbing fixtures and vents shall be connected to the nearest wet column. No new plumbing connections should be made to core areas and bathrooms.
Fire Alarm Work
- The building’s fire alarm contractor is Bennett Communications. The general contractor’s electrical contractor can install the fire alarm devices and branch wiring, but all final wiring, programming of the FA panel and CFD testing shall be performed and coordinated by the building’s fire alarm contractor. The building’s fire alarm contractor should be a subcontractor to the project’s electrical contractor. All fire alarm system testing is to be performed after normal business hours.
Loading Dock
- The loading dock is open 24/7.
- All contractors and vendors must check in with security guard at front desk.
- The building’s freight elevators are available during normal business hours for routine deliveries of one or two trips.
- Extended deliveries of sheetrock, ME/P equipment and construction materials must be scheduled with LPC for delivery before 8am or after 5pm.
- All material deliveries must be made through the loading dock and must be transported directly to the job site utilizing the designated freight elevator only. The contactor may not use the passenger elevators for the transportation of materials at any time.
- All vehicles are to be removed from the dock as soon as the delivery is complete. Unattended vehicles will be towed at the contractor’s expense.
Salvage and Waste Removal
- The contractor is responsible for disposing of all construction debris after normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The building’s trash compactor is not available. The contractor must make arrangements with LPC for the scheduling and location of an additional dumpster for the removal of construction materials or other debris and to arrange for a freight operator. The contractor is to place protection board under the dumpster and is responsible for any damage to the loading dock’s deck waterproofing and/or damage to elevators during construction. The loading dock floor is to be swept and washed by the contractor at the completion of each shift.
- The dumpster can be delivered to the loading dock between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Due to the building’s cleaners utilizing the freight elevator on a nightly basis until 11:00 p.m., the construction materials or other debris cannot be removed from the building until 11:00 p.m. Work must be completed and the dumpster must be removed from the loading dock by 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
LPC Hot Work Protocol for construction renovation or building repairs dated October 26, 2010 below. This HW protocol is to be followed by all contractors working at CLPF - Cambridge Science Center, LLC.