1.6.1.2
Worker Qualifications
Each worker engaged in the use of specialized removal or application
equipment, including [saw operators,] [milling machine operators,]
[hydromilling equipment operators,] [epoxy] [polyurethane] injection
process, shall have satisfactorily completed an instruction program in the
operation of the equipment. [The instruction program for workers engaged
in the use of grout injection equipment shall have included theory on the
nature and causes of cracking in concrete, methods for permanently
repairing damaged structural members, the technical aspects of correct
material selection and use, and the operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of equipment used in the repair work.] Each worker engaged
in the operation of specialized equipment for the contract work shall have
a minimum of three years of experience in the operation of the equipment.
1.6.1.3
Blasting Personnel Qualifications
Provide a Blasting Engineer to supervise the overall job and a Blasting
Foreman for each shift that blasting will occur. The Blasting Engineer
shall be experienced in the supervision of controlled blasting operations
and shall be responsible for the drilling plan, supervising blasting
operations, and maintaining required records. The Blasting Engineer does
not need to be at the site for the entire blasting operation. The Blasting
Engineer and Blasting Foreman shall have a minimum of 10 years experience
in controlled blasting.
1.6.1.4
Quality Control Personnel Qualifications
The individuals who sample and test concrete as required in this
specification shall have demonstrated a knowledge and ability to perform
the necessary test procedures equivalent to the ACI minimum guidelines for
certification of Concrete Field Testing Technicians, Grade I.
1.6.2
Regulatory Requirements
Perform all work in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local
safety, health and environmental requirements, and EM 385-1-1. The
Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits required by
Federal, State and local agencies for the performance of the work.
1.6.3
Pre-Construction Conference
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NOTE: Appropriate technical representatives for
specialized repair materials should be required to
meet with the Government and Contractor
representatives to ensure that all parties involved
are knowledgeable of the material properties and
application requirements.
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The Contractor shall arrange a pre-constructino conference for [the repair
materials] [
] to ensure that the Contractor personnel understand all
aspects of the repair material, its properties and application procedures.
The conference shall include the Contracting Officer or authorized
representative, the Contractor, and a competent Technical Representative of
the material manufacturer. The Technical Representative shall be fully
qualified to perform the work.
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