SERVICES

1. Review the Project Drawings that are potentially affected by window cleaning/ exterior maintenance equipment.
2. Attend a workshop meeting (virtual or in-person) with the project team to explore the various options for façade access equipment, identifying the ramifications for each alternative, and develop the best system, considering aesthetics, interfaces with roof structures, code compliance (safety); and cost.
3. Prepare follow-up letter offering a continuation of our engineering services where applicable.

1. Discuss the building’s maintenance needs with the various members of the design team. Coordinate the concept with:
2. Structural engineering for minimal impact on the building’s structure,
3. Architectural/ aesthetic concerns, and
4. Practicality of the system in its long term use and maintenance.
5. Perform “value engineering”, estimating the cost to clean the exterior windows using each potential scheme, then comparing a cost to clean plus cost of equipment for each scheme.
6. Develop a “payback time”, assuming the more expensive equipment saves the window cleaner time ($) to perform a given cleaning cycle.
7. Attend project team meetings as required.
8. Development scaled CAD drawings on Architect’s background, depicting window cleaning and façade access support systems.
9. Develop a final scheme on CAD drawings and list of equipment necessary to access the project’s interior & exterior surfaces. Confirm that the final scheme complies with applicable Codes and Standards plus meet the building’s needs for exterior maintenance equipment. Sign and seal final drawings.
10. Prepare technical “performance” specification to be used in competitive bidding process.

1. When proposals have been submitted from manufacturers of the equipment, without the benefit of the consultant’s set criteria: Review proposals submitted by competing manufacturers. Proposals from different manufacturers contain different approaches to solving exterior building face access, each with a different price tag. Confirm that all approaches comply with applicable State and National Standards plus meet the building’s needs for exterior maintenance equipment.
2. Review bids with project team. Attend a site “Pre-Award” conference with each of the bidders and the project team to verify each of the bidders has responded to the project’s needs and the requirements of the construction documents.
3. Review multiple submissions of manufacturer’s shop drawings and submittals in general. Prepare written comments for distribution to project team.
4. Travel to the manufacturer’s fabrication facility to inspect shop testing of equipment prior to its shipment to the site.
5. Inspect the completed and installed equipment. Witness the manufacturer’s demonstration.
6. Prepare a written punch list of non-complying items.
7. Perform final inspection of equipment to verify all punch list items have been corrected.

1. Prepare a written procedure for the on-site load testing of the building’s existing exterior building maintenance equipment.
2. Witness the load testing.
3. If the system passes, provide written certification of the load test, signed and sealed by our in-house registered professional engineer in the State of California.

California Specific: Interim Deviation Procedure (IDP) is a safety tool for a “one-time” temporary window cleaning procedure. This is required most times a building wants to use equipment other than is shown in the building's existing OPOS. Cal-OSHA authorization to proceed is required.  We have done these for window cleaning, facade restoration, construction use, and for city required facade inspections. The procedures and related drawing are prepared, and then presented to Cal-OSHA for their review and response, prior to initiating the window cleaning cycle and sometimes prior to installation permanent retrofitted solution. Example scope:

1. The C.S. Caulkins Co., Inc. prepares and submits an Interim Deviation Procedure drawing and written guidelines to Cal-OSHA for their review and comment.
2. If a written response of concurrence is received from Cal-OSHA, a site inspection, a site inspection may be required.
3. Authority to stop work if unsafe conditions are observed. Meet with team and window cleaning contractor to explain why work was stopped and re-educate them on the proper way to commence their activities (same day meeting only).
4. Additional site “surprise” compliance inspections during the Window Cleaning Contractor’s use of the Interim Deviation Procedure, as desired by Owner or as required by Cal-OSHA, shall be quoted on a per inspection basis.
5. Coordination with Cal-OSHA.
6. Phone discussions as needed.

1. Prepare a formal Report, including a synopsis of Code compliance issues, and an outline of steps required to resolve compliance issues.
2. Phone discussions as needed.
3. Review and comment verbally on any OSHA letters.

1. Travel to manufacturer’s fabrication facility prior to shipping the equipment, typically a BMU, to the project site.
2. Prepare report of findings.

Review façade access design solutions (drawings and specifications) and offer a written critique for the system’s practicality and for its compliance with Federal and State Codes and with applicable National Standards.

California Specific (although some clients request OPOS other states): Prepare an Operating Procedure and Outline Sheet, “OPOS”, as defined by Cal-OSHA, for use by Building Owner/ Property Manager when subcontracting out maintenance service work that requires access to the building’s façade.

1. The C.S. Caulkins Co. shall arrive on site the evening before the last scheduled day of their equipment (frequently a BMU) inspection process and we shall meet the window cleaning contractor’s site foreman (English speaking) to discuss any operating problems with the equipment.
2. “Last Day”:  The C.S. Caulkins Co. shall arrive on site the morning of the last scheduled day of the inspection process and we shall meet the lead inspector on the roof service platform to go through the checklist to verify that all functions have been properly inspected and to determine proper equipment functionality.
3. Identify and discuss any operating problems in the letter report.
4. Inspect Spare Parts bin (or storage room if applicable).  Check list of parts removed and replaced during the previous year.  Verify the bin is fully stocked.
5. Document Review:
   • Review the annual inspection checklist.
   • Verify the inspector's credentials.
   • Verify that OPOS drawings (if in California) are posted at the roof entrance or stored on the equipment.
   • Verify that the project O&M manual is on site and that it has not been altered from the original unless authorized modifications have been made.
   • Verify that the project operator’s training manual is on site and that it has not been altered from the original unless authorized modifications have been made.
   • Review list of authorized names (those who have passed the training program) and verify that the list is on site.
6. Prepare and submit an Annual Inspection Certification letter, attesting to and summarizing our findings, that is signed and sealed by a CA P.E.