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WSA/D1023 Rev B/2002 15061/1 Fixing to Building Fabric

SECTION 15061

FIXINGS TO BUILDING FABRIC FOR BUILDING SERVICES

REVISION HISTORY

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1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

1.1.1 Include the General Conditions of the Contract as part of this section.

1.1.2 The Contractor shall become familiar with other sections of the Specifications affecting work

of this trade.

1.1.3 Furnish all labour, materials, plant, equipment and appliances and perform all necessary

operations required to execute the work of this section.

1.1.4 This section describes the technical and workmanship requirements for fixing building services

to the building fabric.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

1.2.1 This schedule is intended to be used as a helpful indication of the related sections within the

Project Specifications. It is not necessarily comprehensive or complete and it is the

Contractor's responsibility to ascertain all applicable sections required to understand the full

Scope of Works intended.

1.3 REFERENCES

1.3.1 The minimum standards for products specified in this section shall be those standards referred

to or relevant BSI standards.

1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

1.4.1 Section 01300 - Submittals.

1.4.2 Submit samples, specifications, engineering calculations, catalogue cut sheets, description of

product and installation method in accordance with the Contract Documents. Submissions

shall indicate all dimensions, details of construction, details of installation, relation andconnections with adjoining work.

1.4.3 Submit copies of test reports required to be performed on the proposed products.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Perform Work in accordance with relevant British Standards and industry standard codes.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

1.6.1 Not relevant

1.7 MOCK-UP

1.7.1 Provide mock up for each fixing type for each type of material ( to be fixed to) to be used and

demonstrate that the manufacturers claimed pull out strength can be achieved.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.8.1 Fixing shall be suitable for the environment in which they are installed. Allow for fixings to be

installed before building is closed.

1.8.2 The external environment is hot (up to 52C), humid (up to 32C saturated and moisture

contents up to 0.030 kg/kg), dusty (up to 70mg/m) and saline (within 200m of theshoreline).

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1.9 WARRANTY

1.9.1 Section 01740 - Warranties and Bonds.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 APPROVED MANUFACTURER OR PRODUCT

2.1.1 No preferences

2.2 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 PREPARATION:

Mark-out, set-out and firmly fix all equipment, components and necessary brackets and

supports.

2.2.2 MANUFACTURER'S DRAWINGS:

Use manufacturer's drawings and templates for purposes of marking and setting out.

2.2.3 FIXINGS:

Ensure structure and fixings are suitable for items to be fixed.

2.2.4 LOADING DETAILS:

Provide loading details for all fixing types.

2.2.5 BUILDING-IN BY OTHERS:

Provide all necessary assistance to enable any item of building-in type to be built in by

others.

2.2.6 SIZE OF FIXING:

Use largest size of bolt, screw or other fixing permitted by diameter of hole in item to be

fixed.

2.2.7 GREASING OF FIXINGS:

Ensure all bolts, screws or other fixings used are greased or lubricated in accordance with

manufacturers instructions.

2.2.8 STANDARDS:

Comply with BS 3974 Part 1 for fixings. Ensure that fixings such as expanding anchors are

tested for tensile loading in accordance with BS 5080.

2.2.9 PLUGS:

Use plugs of suitable size and length for fixings. Use plastic, fibrous or soft metal non-

deteriorating plugs to suit application. Do not use wood plugs.

Ensure that when screw is in place, threaded length is in plug. Ensure plugs used for

screw fixing are set-in to correct depth prior to final tightening. Suitable plugs shall be used for products that have to remain fixed during a fire.

2.2.10 SCREWS:

Use screws to BS 1210. Generally use sherardized steel wood screws for fixing to

concrete, brickwork or blockwork.

In damp or exposed situations use greased brass wood screws.

2.2.11 CAST-IN FIXINGS:

Where cast-in fixings are permitted, mark out and set fixings in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions.

2.2.12 SHOT FIRED FIXINGS: Obtain approval prior to using shot fired type fixings.

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2.2.13 SELF ADHESIVE FIXINGS:

Obtain approval prior to using self adhesive type fixings.

2.2.14 PROPRIETARY CHANNEL INSERTS:

Provide proprietary channel inserts for casting in where indicated.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

3.1.1 Verify site conditions under provisions of Section 01400.

3.1.2 Before ordering any materials / commencing work verify that building structure associated

with the system is within tolerance and take full account of shape configuration and material

properties of the structure.

3.2 PREPARATION

3.2.1 Prepare holes for chemical anchors in accordance with the manufacturers written instructions.

3.3 HANDLING AND STORAGE

3.3.1 Deliver component parts to site, completely identified in accordance with shop and certified

drawings prepared for this work. Store in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, above

ground, properly protected from the weather and construction activities.

3.4 FABRICATION

3.4.1 Not relevant

3.5 INSTALLATION

3.5.1 PRE INSTALLATION INSPECTION

Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining work into

which applicable work is to be placed. Should any conditions be found which will prevent

the proper execution of the work, installation shall not proceed in that area until such

conditions are corrected by the contractor.

3.5.2 DRILLING:

Drill holes squarely. Use drills of requisite size and depth, and appropriate to fabric. Do

not flame-cut holes in metal work.

3.5.3 PROPRIETARY FIXINGS:

Comply with manufacturer's instructions for all fixings.

3.5.4 FIXING TO REINFORCED CONCRETE: Take precautions to avoid fixing through reinforcement.

3.5.5 FIXING TO BRICKWORK:

Do not fix to unsound material or mortar between brickwork courses.

3.5.6 FIXING TO TIMBER RAILS:

Fix equipment, brackets and supports by drilling hole through timber rail and fixing with

bolt, back plate, washer and loose nut.

3.5.7 FIXING TO HOLLOW STUD/TILE/BLOCK WALLS:

Fix equipment, brackets and supports where there is access at rear of wall, by drilling

hole through wall and fixing with bolt, back-plate, washer and loose nut. Fix equipment, brackets and supports where there is no access at rear of wall, drill hole

and use screw anchor type fixing or gravity type toggle fixing.

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3.5.8 FIXING TO CONCRETE, BRICKWORK OR BLOCKWORK:

Fix equipment, brackets and supports using wood screws in plugs.

Drill holes and fix using steel bolts of grouted bolt type or expanding bolt type fixing.

3.5.9 FIXING TO METALWORK:

Fix equipment, brackets and supports by drilling holes and fixing using set screws or bolts

complete with washers, shakeproof washers and loose nuts.

3.5.10 FIXING TO STRUCTURAL STEELWORK AND CONCRETE STRUCTURES:

Provide manufacturer's information on recommended fixing. Obtain approval for any fixing

to structure steel work and concrete structures.

Generally use proprietary fixings to structural steelwork and concrete structures.

Obtain approval to cut holes in structural steelwork or concrete structures or weld to

structural steelwork.

3.5.11 REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT FIXINGS

Remove fixings that have been installed in error or as part of temporary works and make

good surface.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.6.1 Provide field quality control under provisions of Section 01400 Quality Control.

3.7 CLEANING

3.7.1 Not relevant

3.8 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

3.8.1 Protect work under provisions of Section 01710.

3.9 STANDARD SPECIFICATION

3.9.1 This standard specification is intended to be used as a helpful indication of work within this

section. It is not necessarily comprehensive or complete and it is the Contractor's

responsibility to ascertain and complete the full works intended and as shown within the

drawings, specification and Contract or thereby implied.

END OF SECTION