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SECTION 01 6000
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products for use in
Project; product delivery, storage, and handling; manufacturers' standard warranties on
products; special warranties; and comparable products.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01 2500 "Substitution Procedures" for requests for substitutions.
2. Section 01 4200 "References" for applicable industry standards for products specified.
3. Section 01 7836 “Warranties" for general requirements for warranties and guarantees.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Products: Items obtained for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or
taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material,"
"equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.
1. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or
model number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product
literature that is current as of date of the Contract Documents.
2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or
facility. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new
products.
3. Comparable Product: Product that is demonstrated and approved by Architect through
submittal process to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-
service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that
equal or exceed those of specified product.
B. Basis-of-Design Product Specification: A specification in which a single manufacturer's product
is named and accompanied by the words "basis-of-design product," including make or model
number or other designation. In addition to the basis-of-design product description, product
attributes and characteristics may be listed to establish the significant qualities related to type,
function, in-service performance and physical properties, weight, dimension, durability, visual
characteristics, and other special features and requirements for purposes of evaluating
comparable products of additional manufacturers named in the specification.
C. Subject to Compliance with Requirements: Where the phrase "Subject to compliance with
requirements" introduces a product selection procedure in an individual Specification Section,
provide products qualified under the specified product procedure. In the event that a named
product or product by a named manufacturer does not meet the other requirements of the
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specifications, select another named product or product from another named manufacturer that
does meet the requirements of the specifications. Submit a comparable product request, if
applicable.
1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Make Submittals in accordance with Section 01 3300 “Submittal Procedures.”
B. Comparable Product Request Submittal: Submit request for consideration of each comparable
product. Identify basis-of-design product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced.
Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.
1. Include data to indicate compliance with the requirements specified in "Comparable
Products" Article.
2. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or
documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a comparable product
request. Architect will notify Contractor of approval or rejection of proposed comparable
product request within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional
information or documentation, whichever is later.
a. Form of Architect's Approval of Submittal: As specified in Section 01 3300
"Submittal Procedures."
b. Use product specified if Architect does not issue a decision on use of a
comparable product request within time allocated.
C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification Submittal: Comply with requirements in Section 01 3300
"Submittal Procedures." Show compliance with requirements.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more
products for use on Project, select product compatible with products previously selected, even if
previously selected products were also options.
1. Contractor, each Trade Contractor, and each subcontractor is responsible for providing
products and construction methods compatible with products and construction methods
of other subcontractors.
2. If a dispute arises between Contractor and a Trade Contractor, or a subcontractor over
concurrently selectable but incompatible products, Architect will determine which
products shall be used.
B. Identification of Products: Except for required labels and operating data, do not attach or
imprint manufacturer or product names or trademarks on exposed surfaces of products or
equipment that will be exposed to view in occupied spaces or on the exterior.
1. Labels: Locate required product labels and stamps on a concealed surface, or, where
required for observation following installation, on a visually accessible surface that is not
conspicuous.
2. Equipment Nameplates: Provide a permanent nameplate on each item of service-
connected or power-operated equipment. Locate on a visually accessible but
inconspicuous surface. Include information essential for operation, including the
following:
a. Name of product and manufacturer.
b. Model and serial number.
c. Capacity.
d. Speed.
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e. Ratings.
3. See individual identification sections in Divisions 21, 22, 23, and 26 for additional
identification requirements.
1.6 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage,
deterioration, and loss, including theft and vandalism. Comply with manufacturer's written
instructions.
B. Delivery and Handling:
1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent
overcrowding of construction spaces.
2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that
are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other
losses.
3. Deliver products to Project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original
sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for
handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.
4. Inspect products on delivery to determine compliance with the Contract Documents and
to determine that products are undamaged and properly protected.
C. Storage:
1. Store products to allow for inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units.
2. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure.
3. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight
enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.
4. Protect foam plastic from exposure to sunlight, except to extent necessary for period of
installation and concealment.
5. Comply with product manufacturer's written instructions for temperature, humidity,
ventilation, and weather-protection requirements for storage.
6. Protect stored products from damage and liquids from freezing.
1.7 PRODUCT WARRANTIES
A. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other
warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on
product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract
Documents.
1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Written warranty furnished by individual manufacturer for a
particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Owner.
2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by the Contract Documents to provide
specific rights for Owner.
B. Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and
identification, ready for execution.
1. Manufacturer's Standard Form: Modified to include Project-specific information and
properly executed.
2. Specified Form: When specified forms are included with the Specifications, prepare a
written document using indicated form properly executed.
3. See other Sections for specific content requirements and particular requirements for
submitting special warranties.
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C. Submittal Time: Comply with requirements in Section 01 7836 “Warranties."
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES
A. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents,
are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, are new at time of installation.
1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items
needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.
2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are
specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used
successfully in similar situations on other projects.
3. Owner reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties meeting
requirements of the Contract Documents.
4. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Architect will make
selection.
5. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications
establish salient characteristics of products.
6. Or Equal: For products specified by name and accompanied by the term "or equal," or
"or approved equal," or "or approved," comply with requirements in "Comparable
Products" Article to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.
a. Submit additional documentation required by Architect in order to establish
equivalency of proposed products. Evaluation of "or equal" product status is by
the Architect, whose determination is final.
B. Product Selection Procedures:
1. Preference: When selecting products and materials, first priority should be given to
products and materials manufactured, harvested, mined or quarried in Massachusetts;
second priority should be given to products and materials manufactured, harvested,
mined or quarried in the United States of America; last priority should be given to
products and materials manufactured, harvested, mined or quarried outside the United
States of America.
2. Sole Product: Where Specifications name a single manufacturer and product, provide
the named product that complies with requirements. Comparable products or
substitutions for Contractor's convenience will be considered.
a. Sole product may be indicated by the phrase: "Subject to compliance with
requirements, provide the following: …"
3. Sole Manufacturer/Source: Where Specifications name a single manufacturer or source,
provide a product by the named manufacturer or source that complies with requirements.
Comparable products or substitutions for Contractor's convenience will be considered.
a. Sole manufacturer/source may be indicated by the phrase: "Subject to compliance
with requirements, provide products by the following: …"
4. Limited List of Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both
manufacturers and products, provide one of the products listed that complies with
requirements. Comparable products or substitutions for Contractor's convenience will be
considered.
a. Limited list of products may be indicated by the phrase: "Subject to compliance
with requirements, provide one of the following: …"
5. Non-Limited List of Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both
available manufacturers and products, provide one of the products listed, or an unnamed
product, which complies with requirements.
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a. Non-limited list of products is indicated by the phrase: "Subject to compliance with
requirements, available products that may be incorporated in the Work include, but
are not limited to, the following: …"
6. Limited List of Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers'
names, provide a product by one of the manufacturers listed that complies with
requirements. Comparable products or substitutions for Contractor's convenience will be
considered.
a. Limited list of manufacturers is indicated by the phrase: "Subject to compliance
with requirements, provide products by one of the following: …"
7. Non-Limited List of Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of available
manufacturers, provide a product by one of the manufacturers listed, or a product by an
unnamed manufacturer, which complies with requirements.
a. Non-limited list of manufacturers is indicated by the phrase: "Subject to
compliance with requirements, available manufacturers whose products may be
incorporated in the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: …"
8. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product, or refer to a product
indicated on Drawings, and include a list of manufacturers, provide the specified or
indicated product or a comparable product by one of the other named manufacturers.
Drawings and Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and other
characteristics that are based on the product named. Comply with requirements in
"Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product by one of the
other named manufacturers.
a. For approval of products by unnamed manufacturers, comply with requirements in
Section 01 2500 "Substitution Procedures" for substitutions for convenience.
9. Proprietary Products: M.G.L. Chapter 30, § 39M (b) allows for requesting proprietary
products for sound reasons in the public interest stated in writing in the public records of
the awarding authority or promptly given in writing by the awarding authority to anyone
making a written request therefor.
a. Where Specifications name a single manufacturer and product followed by the
words “Proprietary Product” or “No Substitutions,” provide the named product.
Comparable products or substitutions will not be considered.
C. Visual Matching Specification: Where Specifications require "match Architect's sample,"
provide a product that complies with requirements and matches Architect's sample. Architect's
decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.
1. If no product available within specified category matches and complies with other
specified requirements, comply with requirements in Section 01 2500 "Substitution
Procedures" for proposal of product.
D. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected by
Architect from manufacturer's full range" or similar phrase, select a product that complies with
requirements. Architect will select color, gloss, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's
product line that includes both standard and premium items.
2.2 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS
A. Conditions for Consideration of Comparable Products: Architect will consider Contractor's
request for a comparable product in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30, § 39M (b), when the
following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect may
return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements.
1. It is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength and design.
2. It will perform at least equally the function imposed by the general design for the public
work being contracted for or the material being purchased.
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3. It conforms substantially, even with deviations, to the detailed requirements for the item in
the said specifications.
4. Evidence that the proposed product does not require revisions to the Contract
Documents, that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the
indicated results, and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.
5. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the
Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size,
durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.
6. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.
7. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and
names and addresses of architects and owners, if requested.
8. Samples, if requested.
B. Submittal Requirements: Approval by Architect of Contractor's request for use of comparable
product is not intended to satisfy other submittal requirements. Comply with specified submittal
requirements.
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)
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