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PRODUCTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS <br /> 016300 - 2 <br /> 2.3. Standards: Refer to Division-1 section "Definitions and Standards" for the <br /> applicability of industry standards to the products specified for the project, and for <br /> the acronyms used in the text of the specification sections. <br /> 3. QUALITY ASSURANCE <br /> 3.1. Source Limitations: To the fullest extent possible,provide products of the same <br /> generic kind, from a single source, for each unit of work. <br /> 1. When it is discovered that specified products are available only from sources <br /> that do not or cannot produce an adequate quantity to complete project <br /> requirements in a timely manner, consult with the Architect/Engineer for a <br /> determination of what product qualities are most important before <br /> proceeding. The Architect/Engineer will designate those qualities, such as <br /> visual, structural, durability, or compatibility, that are most important. When <br /> the Architect/Engineer's determination has been made, select products from <br /> those sources that produce projects that possess the most important qualities, <br /> to the fullest extent possible. <br /> 3.2. Compatibility of Options: Compatibility of products is a basic requirement of <br /> product selection. When the Contractor is given the option of selecting between two <br /> or more products for use on the project, the product selected must be compatible with <br /> other products previously selected, even if the products previously selected were also <br /> Contractor options. The complete compatibility between the various choices <br /> available to the Contractor is not assured by the various requirements of the Contract <br /> documents,but must be provided by the Contractor. <br /> 4. SUBSTITUTION REQUEST SUBMITTAL <br /> 4.1. Requests for substitutions: Submit three copies of each request for substitution on <br /> form provided in Section 017200—Forms. In each request identify the product or <br /> fabrication or installation method to be replaced by the substitution; include related <br /> specification section and drawing numbers, and complete documentation showing <br /> compliance with the requirements for substitutions. Include the following <br /> information, as appropriate, with each request. <br /> Include the following information as appropriate, with each request:. <br /> 1. Provide complete product data, drawings and descriptions of products, and <br /> fabrication and installation procedures. <br /> 2. Provide samples where applicable or requested. <br /> 3. Provide a detailed comparison of the significant qualities of the proposed <br /> substitution with those of the work originally specified. Significant qualities <br /> include elements such as size,weight, durability,performance and visual <br /> effect where applicable. <br /> 4. Provide complete coordination information. Include all changes required in <br /> other elements of the work to accommodate the substitution, including work <br /> performed by the Owner and separate Contractors. <br /> 02/19/13 <br />