Temporary Heat and Its Related Power E-2 April 1987

E-2 April 1987
Temporary Heat and Its Related Power (Including Fuel, Labor, Filters, Warranties, Etc.)

Prior to enclosure of the building, buildings or portions thereof, and when weather conditions indicate the necessity for temporary heat, the General Contractor shall provide, maintain, operate and pay all costs, including fuel for the sufficient number of approved portable heaters so that progress of the work is not impeded.

After the building, buildings, or portions thereof are enclosed, and temporary heat is required for proper construction as determined by the Architect, such temporary heat shall be provided as follows: (Select the type and circumstances applicable.)

A building shall be considered "enclosed" when: (a) the weathertight roof is on and tight; (b) the exterior walls have been completed; and (c) when openings, doors and/or windows are closed with either temporary or permanent closures; all to the satisfaction of the Architect.

1. Fuel:

A. If district steam is used (over a single meter exclusively for the project being constructed), the cost of the district steam shall be borne by the Owner.

B. If district steam is used (over a meter for multiple buildings, some of which are not part of the construction), the cost of the district steam shall be borne by the Owner.

C. If electric heat is used, the cost shall be borne by the Owner.

D. If gas is used, the cost shall be borne by the Owner.

E. If oil is used, the original charge shall be by the Owner and all fuel for combustion adjustments and temporary heat shall be borne by the Owner.

F. In lieu of the permanent heating system, the Heating Contract may provide, install and maintain a temporary heating system of a type approved by the Architect, provided it is properly vented.

2. Labor:

All labor for the operation and maintenance of temporary heat systems shall be provided by the Mechanical Contractor, except that labor for the operation and/or maintenance of electric systems shall be borne by the Electrical Contractor.

3. Related Power for Heating and Ventilating Equipment:

The cost of all power for operating related heating and ventilating motors during the months of November through March, inclusive (or other specified months), shall be borne by the Owner.

4. Filters and Filter Labor:

Temporary filters to be used during the temporary heating period shall be furnished by the Mechanical Contractor, and these shall be replaced (including labor for replacement) by the Mechanical Contractor with new filters of the specified type, prior to the acceptance by the Owner.

5. Extension of Warranties:

The warranty period of individual pieces of equipment used during, and for, the temporary heat period, shall be extended so that the starting date for the warranties shall be the date when the Owner initiates his beneficial use of the individual pieces of equipment.

6. Cleaning:

The General Contractor shall remove all soot, smudges, and other deposits from walls, ceilings, and all exposed surfaces which are a result of the use of any temporary heating equipment, including the use of the permanent heating system for temporary heat purposes. He shall not do any finish work until such surfaces are properly cleaned. Prior to final acceptance, all permanent heating equipment used to supply temporary heat, shall be completely cleaned and reconditioned by the Heating Contractor.

It is desirable that the specifications alert the General Contractor, Mechanical Contractor and Electrical Contractor that outside air and exhaust systems may be required by the Architect or the trades during certain periods of construction for "drying" and finishing, and that it shall be the responsibility of those Contractors to conserve energy during the period temporary heat is utilized.

It is further suggested to the Architect/Engineer that they may wish to consider in the draft of their specifications, a provision for prompt enforcement for providing temporary heat after the building is enclosed.

The following language might be employed.

In the event the Contractor responsible for temporary heat fails to carry out his responsibility as set forth, the General Contractor, after proper notice, shall have the right to take such action as he deems proper for the protection and the conduct of the work, and the cost will be borne by the Contractor at fault.

Revised April 1987
Dated November 1977