WRITING ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS LEGAL DOCUMENT A specification is

WRITING ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

LEGAL DOCUMENT A specification is a legal document and an integral part of a contract between the owner and the contractor ENGINEERING DOCUMENT A specification is an engineering document, insofar as defining the work, the quality expected and the procedures anticipated. It is the standard for which work is accepted

TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS: PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION Definition: A performance specification is one where the results of the product, rather than the product itself, are specified. Use: An example is where an owner needs a new roof on his building, wants the roof to last 25 years, and doesn’t care about the number of plies of felt required or the type of bitumen used; the owner wants performance only. Example: The fan should move not less than 860 CFM of free air and shall not move less than 780 CFM against a 1/8” static pressure.

DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATION Definition: A “Descriptive specification” is, as the name implies, a description of a product. Use: A descriptive specification is used where the architect wants more than a minimum performance. For example, in specifying a stone abutment for a bridge, the beauty of the material is equally as important as it’s performance. Structurally, other material might be better. To obtain the desired stone, a description would be necessary. Example. The fan shall be a direct drive, propeller-type fan mounted on a ball bearing, totally enclosed, 1/6 HP motor supported by a rigid frame attachment to the fan housing.

SPECIFICATION COMPONENTS A. Bidding B. Contract Conditions C. Technical Information

• Scope of work KEY ELEMENTS • Work area • Site constraints • Submittal requirements • Work requirements • Personnel protection • Air monitoring plan • Clearance requirements • Disposal requirements • Replacement work

Insurance & Bonding

INSURANCE • The type, or form, of insurance usually required of an asbestos contractor is “occurrence”. It protects the named insured forever, if it is in place when an “occurrence” happens, even if the contractor is no longer in business. • It is usually required at a $5, 000 level.

INSURANCE • All insurance may be negotiable, except “Workmen’s Compensation”, which is required by law. • This limits the employers’ liability if an employee is injured, and guarantees that the employee will be made whole at no cost to him.

BONDING • The bonding required of a contractor is called “Payment & Performance”. It ensures that labor and materials will be paid for, so that the owner is not liened, and it ensures that the project will be finished if the contractor cannot perform. • It is a “surety”, and must be paid back if called upon. The amount will depend on the size of the project.

Insurance Issues Claims Made vs. Occurrence Claims Made Policy: Provides coverage based on the date the claim is made Occurrence Policy: Provides coverage based on the date of the occurrence

Insurance Issues 2 TYPES OF INSURANCE POLICIES IN THIS INDUSTRY 1. General Liability, asbestos specific: The type of coverage an abatement contractor would have (usually on an occurrence form). Covers property damage, personal injury, etc 2. Professional Liability: The type of policy a consultant would have (always on a claims made form). Covers negligence.

Bonding A bond is not like an insurance policy. A bond is a “surety”(like a bank loan, someone has to pay it back).

Payment and Performance Bond Payment: To see that all materials and labor are paid, so that the owners property will not be liened. Performance: To see that funds are available to finish the job, if the contractor cannot.