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or services relating to this bid, Contract, purchase order, or other resulting documents without the
prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.
b. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in all purchase orders and subcontract
agreements issued under this contract.
1.3.1.4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
a. USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, Section 11.C.05.a, states: "The GFCI
device shall be calibrated to trip within the threshold values of 5 ma +/- 1 ma as specified in
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Standard 943." A variance from USACE has been granted allowing 10
ma, in lieu of 5 ma, for overseas activities that use 220 Volts (V) / 50 hertz (Hz) electrical power.
b. USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, Section 11.A.01.a, states:
"All electrical wiring and equipment shall be a type listed by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory for the specific application for which it is to be used."
c. This includes temporary electrical distribution boxes. Locally manufactured electrical boxes will not be
allowed. Only manufactured electrical distribution boxes that meet the European CE requirements,
with 10 ma CE type GFCIs installed shall be allowed. As such, Contractors shall do the following:
1. Make no modifications that might void any CE or manufacturer certification;
2. Test the installed systems to demonstrate that they operate properly and provide the 10 ma earth
leakage protection;
3. Ensure GFCIs will have an integral push-to-test function. The testing shall be performed on a
regular basis;
4. Check that proper grounding is checked regularly and flexible cords, connectors, and sockets
inspected before each use;
5. Comply with all requirements of Section 11 of 385-1-1 Safety Manual;
6. Submit a sketch of the proposed temporary power distribution system to the GDA as a part of the
Accident Prevention Plan;
1.3.2 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
1.3.2.1 SCHEDULE OF MEETING
Within seven (7) days of receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), prior to commencement of the work, the
Contractor and any Subcontractors whose presence is necessary or requested, shall meet in conference
with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss execution of this Contract, with special
emphasis on preconstruction requirements. These discussions will include but not necessarily be limited
to the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) Program, the Contractors Accident Prevention Program (APP),
submittals, correspondence, schedule, access to the work site, security requirements, interface
requirements, temporary facilities and services, hazards and risks, working after normal hours or on
weekends or holidays, assignment of inspectors, representations, special requirements, phasing, and
other aspects of this project that warrant clarification and understanding.
1.3.2.2 MEETING MINUTES
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractors CQC System Manager to prepare detailed minutes of this
meeting and submit those minutes to the Contracting Officer for approval within three (3) workdays. Any
corrections deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer shall be incorporated and resubmitted within
two (2) calendar days after receipt. Upon approval of the minutes by the Contracting Officer, the
Contractor shall distribute the minutes to all parties present or concerned.
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