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Specification for Installation of Cementitious Grouting between Foundations and Equipment Bases

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ACI 351.4-14

Specification for Installation of Cementitious Grouting between Foundations and Equipment

Bases

An ACI Standard

Reported by ACI Committee 351

Omesh B. Abhat Richard P. Bohan! William L. Bounds William D. Brant

Michael M. Chehab Shu-Jin Fang

Fred R. Goodwin

David Kerins', Chair

*Chair of Task Force 351. TG 1.

Shraddhakar Harsh Erick N. Larson

Robert R. McGlohn Carl A. Nelson

Richard O'Malley Michael A. Paipalt

Ira W. Pearce

1M embers of Task Force 35l.TG I who prepared this specification.

This specification covers minimum requirements for cementitious grouting between foundations and equipment bases. Included are requirements for materials and placing.

Keywords: cement grout; cementitious grout; equipment grout; foundations; grout; hydraulic cement grout; machinery grout.

CONTENTS

(mandatory portion follows)

PART 1-GENERAL, p. 1

1.1-Scope, p. 1

1.2-Interpretation, p. 2

1.3-Definitions, p. 2

1.4-Referenced standards, p. 2

1.5-Submittals, p. 2

1.6-Delivery, storage, and handling, p. 2

1.7-Quality control procedures, p. 2

1.8-Acceptance of work, p. 3

PART 2-PRODUCTS, p. 4

2.1-Grouts, p. 4

2.2-Joint and sealant material, p. 4

2.3-Formwork, p. 4

2.4-Water, p. 4

PART 3-EXECUTION, p. 4

3.1-Preparation, p. 4

3.2-Installation, p. 5

Mukti L. Das, Secretary

Charlie L. Rowan William E. Rushing Jr.

Yasser Salem Larry W. Schulze Philip A. Smith1

Wid ian to F. Alan Wiley

3.3-Testing and inspection, p. 6

3.4-Repair, p. 6

3.5-Cleaning, p. 6

(nonmandatory portion follows)

NOTES TO SPECIFIERS, p. 6

General notes, p. 6

Foreword to checklists, p. 6

Sheng-Chi Wu

Consulting Members Navin N. Pandya

Shamsher Prakash Robert L. Rowan Jr.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST, p. 7

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST, p. 7

(mandatory portion follows)

PART 1-GENERAL

1.1-Scope 1.1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for

cementitious grouting between foundations and equipment

and machinery bases.

1.1.2 This specification supplements the Contract Documents and provides requirements for the Contractor.

ACI 351.4-14 was adopted December 18,2014, and was pubished February 2015.

Copyright© 2014, American Concrete Institute.

All rights reserved including rights of reproduction and use in any form or by any

means, including the making of copies by any photo process, or by electronic or

mechanical device, printed, written, or oral, or recording for sound or visual reproduc

tion or for use in any knowledge or retrieval system or device, unless permission in

writing is obtained from the copyright proprietors.

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1.1.3 This specification governs for construction within its scope, except the Contract Documents govern if there is a

conflict.

1.1.4 This specification governs if there is a conflict with referenced material and testing standards.

1.1.5 The Contractor is permitted to submit written alternatives to any provision in this specification.

1.1.6 Do not use this specification in conjunction with ACI 301, ACI 350.5, or ACI 530.1 unless Contract Docu

ments state that this specification governs for Work covered

by 1. 1.1.

1.1.7 Ignore provisions of this specification that are not applicable to the Work.

1.1.8 Values in this specification are stated in inch-pound units. A companion specification in SI units is also available.

1.1.9 The "Notes to specifiers" are not part of this specification.

1.2-1 nterpretation Unless otherwise explicitly stated, this specification shall

be interpreted using the following principles:

(a) Interpret this specification consistent with the plain

meaning of the words and terms used.

(b) Definitions provided in this specification govern.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated, this specification shall be

interpreted using the following principles:

i. Its provisions are in harmony and do not conflict.

ii. Headings are part of this specification and are

intended to identify the scope of the provisions or sections

that follow. If there is a difference in meaning or implication

between the text of a provision and a heading, the meaning

of the text governs.

iii. W here a provision of this specification involves

two or more items, conditions, requirements, or events

connected by the conjunctions "and" or "or," interpret the

conjunction as follows:

"and" indicates that all of the connected items,

conditions, requirements, or events apply.

"or" indicates that the connected items, conditions,

requirements, or events apply singularly.

iv. The use of the verbs "may" or "will" indicates

that the specification provision is for information to the

Contractor.

1.3-Definitions

1.3.1 The following definitions govern in this specification. For definitions not given herein, refer to "ACI Concrete

Technology."

head box-device for controlling the gravity flow of grout

into the formwork.

unrestrained areas of grout-areas of grout that are not

under or within 4 in. of the baseplate.

1.4-Referenced standards

Standards of ACI Spcited in this specification are listed by

name and designation, including year.

1.4.1 ACI standards ACI 117-10-Specification for Tolerances for Concrete

Construction and Materials and Commentary

ACI 301- 1 0-Specifications for Structural Concrete

1.5-Submittals 1.5.1 General-Provide to Architect/Engineer submittals

required by this specification in accordance with Contract

Documents.

1.5.2 Quality control plan-If required, submit a quality control plan showing means and methods to control the

purchase, use, and placement of grout. Provide information

related to quality control in accordance with 1.7.4.

1.5.2.1 Submit data on qualifications of proposed testing agency for acceptance. Use of testing services will not

relieve Contractor of the responsibility to furnish materials

and construction in compliance with Contract Documents

1.5.3 Quality control procedures 1.5.3.1 Submit the following to Architect/Engineer before

the start of the work:

a) Experience record of supervisory personnel

b) List of equipment and procedures

c) Detailed procedures for grouting, including anchoring

unrestrained area of grout if required in Contract Documents

1.5.3.2 Submit the following to the Architect/Engineer during construction:

a) Notification to Architect/Engineer in time to permit

in-place inspection of the foundation and form work prior to

placement of grout

b) Test results for samples taken in accordance with 1.7.4

c) Record set markup of drawings

d) Formwork and formwork accessories data

1.6-Delivery, storage, and handling

1.6.1 Grout shall be stored and handled in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions and material safety

data sheets.

1.7-Quality control procedures 1.7.1 General-Grout materials and operations may be

tested and inspected by Owner as Work progresses. Failure

to detect defective Work or material shall not prevent rejec

tion for defects discovered later nor shall it obligate Archi

tect/Engineer for final acceptance.

1.7.1.1 Testing agencies shall be accepted by Architect/ Engineer before performing any Work. Field tests of grout

required in 1.7.2 and 1.7.3 shall be performed by personnel

trained in testing grouts.

1.7.2 Testing responsibilities of Contractor-Unless otherwise specified in Contract Documents, Contractor shall

assume the following duties and responsibilities:

a) Qualify proposed materials

b) Allow access to the project site or to the source of

materials and assist Owner's testing agency in obtaining

and handling samples at the project site or at the source of

materials

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c) Advise Owner's testing agency at least 24 hours in

advance of operations to allow for completion of quality

tests and for assignment of personnel

d) Provide and maintain adequate facilities on the project

site for safe and acceptable storage and initial curing of grout

test specimens for the sole use of testing agency

1.7.3 Quality control-Quality control shall be performed to ensure the following in accordance with the grout mate

rial manufacturer's written instructions or as indicated in

Contract Documents:

a) The grout has not exceeded its shelf life

b) The foundation and baseplate have been properly

prepared

c) The formwork is fit for purposes

d) The required tests are performed at the specified

frequency

e) The correct placing methods are used

f) Proper curing temperature is maintained for the required

time

g) Shims, wedges, or leveling devices are removed unless

otherwise specified after material has reached full cure.

h) Temperature of the baseplate, grouting materials, foun

dation, and air are within specified parameters.

1.7.4 Samples shall be taken every day and when any of the component batch numbers change during grout installa

tion. Test samples for properties critical to the installation

such as flow, wet density, bleed, and strength, using docu

mented test methods appropriate to the type of grout, as cited

in the contract documents and grout manufacturer's instruc

tions. Record the amount of water and any admixtures used

in mixing.

1.8-Acceptance of work 1.8.1 General-Completed grout shall conform to appli

cable requirements of this specification and Contract

Documents

1.8.1.1. Grout that fails to meet one or more requirements of Contract Documents but subsequently is repaired to bring

the grout into compliance will be accepted.

1.8.1.2 Grout that fails to meet one or more requirements of Contract Documents and cannot be brought into compli

ance is subject to rejection.

1.8.1.3 Repair rejected grout by removing and replacing or by additional construction to strengthen or otherwise satisfy

project requirement as directed by Architect/Engineer. To

bring rejected Work into compliance, use repair methods

that meet applicable requirements for function, durability,

dimensional tolerances, and appearance as determined by

Architect/Engineer.

1.8.1.4 Submit proposed repair methods, materials, and modifications needed to repair the grout to meet the require

ments of Contract Documents.

1.8.1.5 Contractor shall be responsible to bring grout into compliance with requirements of Contract Documents.

1.8.2 Dimensional tolerances 1.8.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, construction toler

ances shall conform to ACI 117.

1.8.2.2 Formed surfaces resulting in grout with dimensions smaller than permitted by the tolerances of ACI 117

may be considered deficient in strength and subject to the

provisions of 1.8.4.

1.8.2.3 Formed surfaces resulting in grout with dimensions larger than permitted by ACI 1 17 are subject to rejec

tion. Remove excess materials when required by Architect/

Engineer.

1.8.2.4 Inaccurately formed grout surfaces that exceed ACI 117 tolerances are subject to rejection.

1.8.3 Appearance 1.8.3.1 Grout surfaces not meeting the requirements of

3.2.7 or 3.2.12 shall be brought into compliance in accor

dance with 1.8.1.

1.8.4 Strength 1.8.4.1 Criteria for determining potential strength defi

ciency-Strength may be considered deficient and grout

work is subject to rejection when the Work fails to comply

with requirements that control the strength of the grout

including, but not limited to, the conditions given in the

following:

(a) Grout strength failing to comply with specified

parameters

(b) Reinforcement size, quantity, grade, position, or

arrangement at variance with the requirements of 3.1.4 or

other Contract Documents

(c) Grout that differs from the required dimensions or

location

(d) Curing not performed in accordance with Contract

Documents

(e) Insufficient protection of grout from extreme tempera

ture and other adverse environmental conditions during

early stages of hardening and strength development

(f) Mechanical injury, construction fires, or premature

removal of formwork resulting in deficient strength

1.8.4.2 Action required when strength is potentially deficient-When grout structural strength is considered potentially deficient, the actions given in the following may be

required by Architect/Engineer:

(a) Structural analysis, additional testing, or both

(b) Core tests

(c) Load tests, which may be required if core testing is

inconclusive or impractical or if structural analysis does not

confirm the safety of the grout-supported equipment

(d) Strengthening with additional construction or replace

ment for grout work shown deficient by structural analysis

or by results of a load test

(e) Submittal of documentation for repair work proposed

to bring strength-deficient grout work into compliance with

Contract Documents

1.8.5 Durability 1.8.5.1 Criteria for determining potential durability defi

ciency-Durability of grout may be considered deficient

when it fails to comply with the requirements that control

durability, including, but not limited to, the conditions given

in the following.

(a) Grout strength failing to comply with specified

parameters

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(b) Materials for grout not conforming to the requirements

in Contract Documents

(c) Curing not in accordance with Contract Documents

requirements

(d) Insufficient protection of grout surfaces from detri

mental environmental conditions as required by contract

documents

1.8.5.2 Action required when durability is potentially deficient-When grout durability is considered potentially defi

cient, the actions given in the following may be required by

Architect/Engineer.

(a) Obtain and test samples of the constituent materials

used in the grout

(b) Obtain samples from the grout by coring, sawing, or

other acceptable means

(c) Laboratory evaluation of grout and grout materials to

assess the grout's resistance to weathering, chemical attack,

abrasion, or other deterioration, and to protect reinforcement

and metallic embedments from corrosion

(d) Repair or replace grout rejected for durability defi

ciency as directed by Architect/Engineer

(e) Document repair work to bring grout into compliance

with Contract Documents and submit documentation for

acceptance

PART 2-PRODUCTS

2.1-Grouts

Supply grout as specified in Contract Documents.

2.2-Joint and sealant material Supply joint and sealant material as specified in Contract

Documents.

2.3-Formwork

Supply forms and formwork, including accessories, as

specified in ACI 30 1.

2.4-Water

Unless otherwise specified in Contract Documents, all

water shall be potable.

PART 3-EXECUTION

3.1-Preparation 3.1.1 Prepare concrete surface on which grout will be

placed to provide a minimum 0.5 in. peak-to-valley profile,

remove all laitance and microcracking from the concrete,

and expose coarse aggregate. Use only small hand tools or a

small pneumatic hammer with 30 lb maximum weight with

a moil or chisel point to generate the profile. Nail point tools,

bush or bush head bits, large jack hammers, or pavement

breakers shall not be used. The surface shall be thoroughly

cleaned and protected from subsequent contamination. The

concrete surface shall be saturated with water and main

tained in a saturated condition for a minimum of 24 hours

immediately before grouting.

3.1.2 Clear debris, dirt, and water from anchor bolt sleeves, shear key pockets, and other areas to receive grout

using oil-free compressed air or vacuum.

3.1.3 For anchor bolt sleeves that are not specified to be grouted, clear debris, dirt, and water by oil-free compressed

air or vacuum. Fill with nonbonding moldable materials as

specified in Contract Documents.

3.1.4 Install pins, dowels, or other means of controlling shrinkage cracks, edge lifting, or both, in areas of unre

strained grout as specified in Contract Documents.

3.1.5 The equipment base shall be inspected to ensure that grout can be placed beneath the plate without trapping

air in unvented corners. The inside of the baseplate shall

be inspected where possible for blind areas or obstruction

of flow. Verify that a vent hole l /4 to l /2 in. in diameter is

placed through the plate at the intersection of all crossing

stiffeners and at each point where air may be trapped.

3.1.6 Verify that grout holes for placement are located so that grout does not travel more than approximately 48 in.

The grout holes shall have been placed so that grouting can

be started at one hole and progress to other holes to ensure

that the grout flows under all areas of the plate. Verify that

holes for pumping grout are 3/4 to 2 in. in diameter and

threaded for standard pipe threads. Grout holes for gravity

assisted placement of grout should be 3 to 6 in. in diameter.

3.1.7 Verify that baseplate and other metal surfaces have been prepared in accordance with the manufacturers'

requirements for grouting.

3.1.8 Inform Architect/Engineer immediately if equipment base would create issues with grout placement.

3.1.9 Forms-Forms shall be rigid and sealed with tape, caulk, or similar material to prevent leakage. Forms shall

extend at least 1 in. above the highest elevation of the grout

material under the grouted element and shall be built so that

the grout can be placed as continuously and expeditiously

as possible. Forms may also be provided to prevent grout

from flowing over the top surface of the equipment base or

baseplate.

3.1.10 Form coating-Forms shall be coated with compatible form oil or wax or lined with plastic or other

suitable bond breaker or release agent. Do not allow form

work coating to contact underside of the equipment base or

concrete surface.

3.1.11 Gravity flow applications-When grout is to be placed around the perimeter of a base, the forms shall be

constructed so that a pressure head can be developed in a

headbox on one side of the plate. The headbox shall begin

2 to 4 in. from the baseplate and slope away from the plate

at approximately 45 degrees and provide a minimum grout

head of 12 in. The box shall be sealed to the form to generate

the head pressure required to get the grout to flow to the

opposite side. The form on the opposite side shall be 2 to 4

in. from the plate edge and shall extend at least 1 in. above

the bottom of the plate. On the side of the plate parallel to the

direction of grout flow, the forms shall generally be less than

1 in. from the plate but still allow air to vent from beneath

the plate during grout placement.

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To install grout through grout holes, use a placement cone

with a minimum grout head of 12 in. and sealed between the

cone and the hole edge.

3.1.12 Pumping cementitious grout-For placements where the grout will be pumped under the plate through grout

holes in the form, the forms shall be at least 2 in. outside the

plate edge on all sides. Minimum clearance under the base

plate shall be 1.5 in. The forms shall extend at least 1 in.

above the highest grout elevation under the plate.

For placements where the grout will be pumped under

the plate through a hose laying over the top of the form, the

forms shall be spaced outside the plate so that there is no

restriction of the grout flowing through the hose.

3.1.13 Corners-Round or chamfer all corners. 3.1.14 Expansion joints-Place expansion joints every 3

to 7 ft to intersect all inside or outside corners. Joints shall

run the full width of pour, length of pour, or both. Seal joints

with tape or caulk where expansion joint material abuts adja

cent material.

3.2-lnstallation 3.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, use mixers in accordance

with the manufacturer's written instructions or as described

in the Contract Documents.

3.2.1.1 The mortar mixer shall have a metal shell with horizontal mixing blades. The mixing blades shall be angled

so that adjacent paddle arms reverse the flow of the grout

in the mixing drum during rotation of the horizontal shaft.

The mixing blades shall have adjustable wiper blades that

wipe the inner surfaces of the mixing chamber. The wiper

blades shall be rubber or other flexible, wear-resistant mate

rial that does not deleteriously react with the grout mixture.

The wiper blades shall be adjusted to continuously wipe the

curved inner surface of the mixing chamber below the grout

level and the ends of the chamber. The horizontal shaft shall

rotate the mixing paddles at 28 to 35 rotations/minute.

3.2.1.2 The mixer shall be clean, prewetted, drained, and essentially free of hardened mortar and other foreign mate

rial that can be removed with a trowel or by striking with a

hammer.

3.2.2 Batch and mix grouts in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. The water content or consistency

of the cementitious grout shall not exceed the maximum

or minimum values determined from qualification tests

or recommended by the manufacturer and shall not cause

bleeding or segregation in the mixed grout. The mixing time

shall comply with the manufacturer's recommendation. Place

grout as soon as possible after the completion of mixing.

If the grout must be held in the mixer after the completion

of the specified mixing time, the grout shall be agitated at

slow speed before dispensing. The time that a batch can be

held shall be within the limits of the manufacturer's recom

mendations. Placement shall not be attempted with any

cementitious grout if the resulting consistency is outside the

manufacturer's recommended range for the existing clear

ances and flow lengths using the method proposed to install

the grout. Once mixed to the right consistency, no additional

water shall be added.

3.2.3 Temperature ranges-Adjust the ambient temperature, grout temperature at placement, and temperature of

foundation and baseplate within the temperature range

recommended by the manufacturer.

3.2.4 Gravity flow placements-All placements shall be made from one side and shall begin at one corner of the plate

or skid and continue at that point until the grout rises above

the bottom of the plate on the opposite side of the plate or

skid. Move the placement point or portable headbox slowly

along the plate from one end to the other or to the next

expansion joint section. The placement point shall not be

moved until the face of grout moves along the length of the

plate on the opposite side. The headbox shall not be allowed

to become empty once the grout rises to the bottom of the

headbox. Grout shall not be placed at various locations

along one side. Grout shall not be poured toward the center

from opposite ends or sides. When using expansion joints,

pour grout into the adjoining expansion joint area once the

previous area is at least 50 percent full. Follow the manu

facturer's recommendations for thick placements to control

heat generation and shrinkage.

3.2.5 Pumped placement-Pumping shall begin at the grout inlet nearest one end of the plate. Grout shall be

pumped into that inlet until it flows up into an adjacent

inlet and flows from the entire plate perimeter adjacent to

the inlet. The pump line shall then be moved to the adjacent

inlet and pumping continued. The pump line shall be moved

to successive inlets until grouting is complete. Grout shall

not be pumped into more than one inlet simultaneously or

before grout flow has reached an adjacent inlet. When a hose

or lance is to be used to pump grout under the plate, the hose

or lance shall be inserted under the plate to the point farthest

from the point of insertion. The hose or lance shall be with

drawn as grout is pumped under the plate but the hose or

lance outlet shall remain embedded in the grout. Dispos

able hoses may be left in place, provided that they are full

of grout.

3.2.6 No forms, headbox, or grout (except spillage) shall be removed until the grout has stiffened sufficiently to ensure

that the grout does not sag below plate level.

3.2.7 Surface finishes-Finish surface in accordance with manufacturer's specification, or as specified in Contract

Documents. If a troweled or broomed finished is specified,

finish surface while grout is still tacky.

3.2.8 Headboxes-Remove any grout headboxes after grout has set sufficiently. Do not plug or fill baseplate and

void holes until the grout has set.

3.2.9 After placement, the foundation and machine or equipment base shall be kept at a temperature that is

within the temperature range specified for placing, curing,

and strength development requirements for the grout. The

temperature shall be maintained within this range until the

grout reaches final set. After final set, the grout shall be

protected from cold or hot weather conditions until design

strength is achieved. The grout shall be cured in accordance

with the manufacturer's written instructions. The tempera

ture shall then be adjusted to ambient temperatures over a

period of 48 hours.



3.2.10 Once grout has reached design strength, remove jackscrews and temporary shims.

3.2.11 Fill any expansion joints with accepted material. 3.2.12 Unless otherwise specified, coat top of foundation

and grout with accepted coating material.

3.2.13 Tension anchor bolts as specified in Contract Documents.

3.3-Testing and inspection 3.3.1 Sample collection-Samples shall be taken every

day and when any of the component batch numbers change

during cementitious grout installation. Test samples for prop

erties critical to the installation such as flow, wet density,

bleed, and strength, using documented test methods appro

priate to the type of grout, as cited in the Contract Docu

ments and grout manufacturer's instructions.

3.3.2 Inspect baseplates for movement beyond the specified tolerances. If movement has occurred, notify Architect/

Engineer to determine resolution.

3.3.3 Inspect the grout for softness. Inspect the grout for voids by tapping on the plate and listening for hollow sounds.

3.4-Repair

3.4.1 If voids are detected, fill voids according to manufacturer's recommendations. Recheck for voids. Repeat the

void filling and checking as necessary to ensure no voids are

present.

3.5-Cieaning

3.5.1 Immediately after grouting is completed, all tools and mixing equipment shall be cleaned using water or an

approved solvent.

3.5.2 All unused mixed grout materials and clean-up residue shall be disposed of in accordance with Contract

Documents.

(nonmandatory portion follows)

NOTES TO SPECIFIERS

General notes Gl. ACI Specification 351.4-14 is to be used by reference

or incorporation in its entirety in the Project Specification.

Do not copy individual sections, parts, articles, or para

graphs into the Project Specification because taking them

out of context may change their meaning.

G2. If sections or parts of ACI Specification 351.4-14 are copied into the Project Specification or any other document,

do not refer to them as an ACI specification, because the

specification has been altered.

G3. A statement such as the following will serve to make ACI Specification 351.4-14 a part of the Project

Specification:

Work on (Project Title) shall conform to all require

ments of ACI 351.4-14, "Specification for Instal

lation of Cementitious Grouting between Foun

dations and Equipment Bases," published by the

American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills,

Michigan, except as modified by these Contract

Documents.

G4. Each technical section of ACI Specification 35 1.4- 14 is written in the three-part section format of the Construction

Specifications Institute, as adapted for ACI requirements.

The language is imperative and terse.

G5. If ACI Specification 351.4-14 is used with another ACI specification that contains overlapping provisions,

identify which requirements are in conflict and state in the

Contract Documents which requirements control.

Foreword to checklists

Fl. This foreword is included for explanatory purposes only; it is not a part of ACI Specification 35 1.4-14.

F2. ACI Specification 351.4-14 may be referenced by the Specifier in the Project Specification for any project, together

with supplementary requirements for the specific project.

Responsibilities for project participants must be defined in

the Project Specification. ACI Specification 35 1.4- 14 cannot

and does not address responsibilities for any project partici

pant other than the Contractor.

F3. Checklists do not form a part of ACI Specification 351.4- 14. Checklists assist the Specifier in selecting and

specifying project requirements in the Project Specification.

F4. The Mandatory Requirements Checklist indicates work requirements regarding specific qualities, procedures,

materials, and performance criteria that are not defined in

ACI Specification 351.4- 14. The Specifier must include

these requirements in the Project Specification.

F5. The Optional Requirements Checklist identifies Specifier choices and alternatives. The Checklist identifies the

Sections, Parts, and Articles of the ACI Reference Specifi

cation 35 1.4- 14 and the action required or available to the

Specifier. The Specifier shall review each of the items in the

Checklist and make adjustments to the needs of a particular

project by including those selected alternatives as manda

tory requirements in the Project Specification.

F6. The Submittals Checklist identifies information or data to be provided by the Contractor before, during, or after

construction.



MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Section/Part/Article Notes to Specifiers

General

1.7.4 Quality assurance requirements.

Materials 2. 1 Specify grout material.

2.2 Specify joint and sealant material.

Execution

3. 1.4 Specify means of controlling shrinkage cracks for unrestrained grout areas.

3. 1.7 Specify preparation requirements of baseplates and other metal surfaces.

3. 1. 11 Specify expansion sealant.

3.2. 1 1 Specify expansion joint filler materials.

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Section/Part/ Article Notes to Specifiers

General 1.5.2 Specify if quality control plan is required.

1.7.2 Specify alternative duties and responsibilities.

1.7.3g Specify alternative removal time for shims, wedges, or leveling devices.

Materials

2.4 Water quality requirements

Execution 3. 1.2 Specify which anchor bolt sleeve(s) should be filled with grout.

3.1.3 Specify if nonbondable material should be used.

3.2. 1 Specify alternative mixer.

3.2.7 Specify finish surface.

3.2. 12 Specify coating material when required.

3.2. 13 Specify tension for anchor bolts.



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