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Author Message Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 1499 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 04:22 pm:    I am preparing specs for a large expansion to a resort in Barbados, the Resort owner wants extraordinary means specified to control dust traveling from the expansion site to the existing resort next door. Other than enclosing the expansion site in a dust cover, anyone have any suggestions on wording to add to the standard Execution Requirements of Division 1. Ron Beard CCS Senior Member Username: rm_beard_ccs Post Number: 430 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:44 pm:    Either build upwind or install some Big Ass Fans <www.bigassfans.com>. :-) "Fast is good, but accurate is better." .............Wyatt Earp Greta Eckhardt Senior Member Username: gretaeckhardt Post Number: 32 Registered: 08-2013 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 10:19 am:    Construction dust would be generated by demolition and earthwork. For earthwork, it should be possible to require the contractor to cover loose soil that has been stockpiled, and "wet down" loose soil and construction-generated dust. The civil engineer should have language about this in their Division 31 specifications. For demolition, include language in the Division 02 demolition specifications requiring that the contractor use wet sawing where concrete and masonry needs to be cut and keep the construction site clean. In both Division 02 and 31 the specifications can require that the contractor submit their proposed methods for controlling dust - they may have other methods at their disposal. John Bunzick, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP Senior Member Username: bunzick Post Number: 1648 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 10:49 am:    You can also require truck wash stations that clean dirt off wheels and undercarriages to limit dust on local access roads, along with regular road-sweeping. David E Lorenzini Senior Member Username: deloren Post Number: 171 Registered: 04-2000 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 10:51 am:    Here is a product I have used for dust control: U. Synthetic Soil Binder: Durasoil synthetic organic dust control agent, as manufactured by Soilworks, LLC, or other standard manufacturer's spray on adhesives designed for dust suppression. 1. Product shall be non-toxic, non-disapating, non-curing, colorless, and odorless. 2. Product shall be capable of being applied in any weather conditions. David Lorenzini, FCSI, CCS Architectural Resources Co. Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 1500 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:10 am:    Thanks Greta, John, & David much appreciated feedback. Ron, there are no words for my gratitude for your recommendation, I think I will pass though, I want to keep this client. Ronald L. Geren, FCSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, SCIP Senior Member Username: specman Post Number: 1357 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:16 am:    Dust control is not impossible, but it does slow construction progress and add cost. Here in Maricopa County, Arizona the dust control requirements are very strict. Just driving a vehicle down a dirt road can get you a citation if you create dust. Ron Geren, FCSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, SCIP www.specsandcodes.com Wayne Yancey Senior Member Username: wayne_yancey Post Number: 760 Registered: 01-2008 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:25 am:    Isn't this why water was invented? Seriously, I had never heard of the product David has used. Aside from specifying dust control products, isn't dust control a means, methods, and sequencing responsibility issue for the contractor. Perhaps there is local AHJ or EPA requirements for dust control. Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 1501 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:32 am:    Wayne, Ron, this is Barbados, EPA does not scare these guys like it does us in the States. The Resort wants extraordinary methods used to insure their guests don't get dust in their Mai-Tais. Wayne Yancey Senior Member Username: wayne_yancey Post Number: 761 Registered: 01-2008 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:36 am:    Jerome, I suggest you look to existing requirements for dust control found in the US. EPA and jurisdictions like Maricopa County may be a good starting point. Wayne Yancey Senior Member Username: wayne_yancey Post Number: 762 Registered: 01-2008 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:40 am:    Jerome, Here is one source of information http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/npdes/swbmp/Dust-Control.cfm You may find something in this website to aid your dust control requirement specification. Ronald L. Geren, FCSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, SCIP Senior Member Username: specman Post Number: 1358 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:50 am:    Jerome: Yes, Barbados may not have the EPA or Maricopa County regulations, but you have an owner requirement, which is just as binding on you as a governmental requirement (albeit without the mandated heavy fines). Here's Rule 310 from Maricopa County: https://maricopa.gov/aq/divisions/planning_analysis/rules/docs/310-1001.pdf Ron Geren, FCSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, SCIP www.specsandcodes.com Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 1502 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Monday, October 26, 2015 - 12:25 pm:    David, the Resort client nixed your idea, apparently there are too many chemicals being used there as is, they want to keep it simple.