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SECTION 0811 00

STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of scope and intent:

1. Contractor to provide all material, labor, and tools required to complete the installation of specified system.

2. Any omission of reference to items required to complete the full operational and functional system specified in the section does not relieve the contractor of the obligation to provide same.

3. To provide installation of all items, including delivery, dispersing to the proper locations within the building, and affixing in place.

4. Installation shall be accomplished by workers skilled in their craft that will perform their work in a professional manner and will leave the premises safe, orderly and clean.

5. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

6. Contractor is responsible for coordination of work included in this specification with all other specification sections related to furnishing of all materials, labor, permits, fees and services necessary for completion of work in this section.

7. In the event of a conflict between the design drawings, referenced standards and these Specifications, the more stringent shall govern unless directed otherwise by the Architect. Contractor shall strictly adhere to OSHA requirements and local codes or those of any regulatory agency or body with jurisdiction.

8. Exterior materials proposed for use must comply to the requirements ofthe Florida Building Code for windspeed indicated and small and largemissile impact.

B. Section Includes:

1. Standard and Custom hollow metal frames.2. Standard and Custom Exterior insulated steel doors3. Standard and Custom Interior non-insulated steel doors

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Minimum Thickness: Minimum thickness of base metal without coatings.

B. Standard Flollow Metal Work: Flollow metal work fabricated according toANSI/SDI A250.8.

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C. Custom Hollow Metal Work: Hollow metal work fabricated according toANSI/NAAMM-HMMA 861.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details,material descriptions, core descriptions, and finishes.

B. Shop Drawings: Include the following:

1. Elevations of each door design.2. Details of doors, including vertical and horizontal edge details and metal

thicknesses.3. Frame details for each frame type, including dimensioned profiles and

metal thicknesses.4. Locations of reinforcement and preparations for hardware.5. Details of each different wall opening condition.6. Details of anchorages, joints, field splices, and connections.7. Details of accessories.8. Details of moldings, removable stops, and glazing.9. Proof of compliance with all aspects of the Florida Building Code windload

requirements indicated and requirements for small and large missile impact.

10. Submit Florida Product Approval numbers for all exterior door and frame assemblies.

C. Samples for Verification:

1. For each type of exposed finish required, prepared on Samples of not less than 3 by 5 inches.

2. For the following items, prepared on Samples about 12 by 12 inches to demonstrate compliance with requirements for quality of materials and construction:

a. Doors: Show vertical-edge, top, and bottom construction; coreconstruction; and hinge and other applied hardware reinforcement. Include separate section showing glazing if applicable.

b. Frames: Show profile, corner joint, floor and wall anchors, and silencers. Include separate section showing fixed hollow metal panels and glazing if applicable.

D. Other Action Submittals:

1. Schedule: Provide a schedule of hollow metal work prepared by or under the supervision of supplier, using same reference numbers for details and openings as those on Drawings. Coordinate with door hardware schedule.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE


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A. Source Limitations: Obtain hollow metal work from single source from single manufacturer.

B. Coordination: Transmit copy of final shop drawings to wood door manufacturer to allow prefitting of wood doors to steel frames.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver hollow metal work palletized, wrapped, or crated to provide protectionduring transit and Project-site storage. Do not use nonvented plastic.

1. Provide additional protection to prevent damage to finish of factory-finished units.

B. Deliver welded frames with two removable spreader bars across bottom of frames, tack welded to jambs and mullions.

C. Store hollow metal work under cover at Project site. Place in stacks of five units maximum in a vertical position with heads up, spaced by blocking, on minimum 4-inch-high wood blocking. Do not store in a manner that traps excess humidity.

1. Provide minimum 1/4-inch space between each stacked door to permit air circulation.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify actual dimensions of openings by fieldmeasurements before fabrication.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of anchorages for hollow metal frames. Furnish settingdrawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves,concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors. Deliver such items to Project site in time for installation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, availablemanufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Ceco Door Products; an Assa Abloy Group company2. Curries Company; an Assa Abloy Group company


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3. Deansteel Manufacturing Company, Inc4. Ingersoll Rand Steelcraft

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, Commercial Steel (CS),Type B; suitable for exposed applications.

B. Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1011/A 1011M, Commercial Steel (CS),Type B; free of scale, pitting, or surface defects; pickled and oiled.

C. Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, Commercial Steel (CS), Type B; with minimum G60 metallic coating.

D. Frame Anchors: ASTM A 591/A 591M, Commercial Steel (CS), 40Z coating designation; mill phosphatized.

1. For anchors built into exterior walls, steel sheet complying with ASTM A 1008/A 1008M or ASTM A 1011/A 1011M, hot-dip galvanized according to ASTM A 153/A 153M, Class B.

E. Inserts, Bolts, and Fasteners: Hot-dip galvanized according toASTM A 153/A 153M.

F. Powder-Actuated Fasteners in Concrete: Fastener system of type suitable for application indicated, fabricated from corrosion-resistant materials, with clips or other accessory devices for attaching hollow metal frames of type indicated.

G. Grout: ASTM C 476, except with a maximum slump of 4 inches, as measured according to ASTM C 143/C 143M.

H. Mineral-Fiber Insulation: ASTM C 665, Type I (blankets without membranefacing); consisting of fibers manufactured from slag or rock wool with 6- to 12- Ib/cu. ft. density; with maximum flame-spread and smoke-development indexes of 25 and 50, respectively; passing ASTM E 136 for combustion characteristics.

I. Bituminous Coating: Cold-applied asphalt mastic, SSPC-Paint 12,compounded for 15-mil dry film thickness per coat. Provide inert-type noncorrosive compound free of asbestos fibers, sulfur components, and other deleterious impurities.

2.3 STANDARD HOLLOW METAL DOORS

A. General: Provide doors of design indicated, not less than thickness indicated;fabricated with smooth surfaces, without visible joints or seams on exposed faces unless otherwise indicated. Comply with ANSI/SDI A250.8.

1. Design: Flush panel.


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2. Core Construction: Manufacturer's standard Kraft-paper honeycomb,polystyrene, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, mineral-board, or vertical steel-stiffener core.

a. Thermal-Rated (Insulated) Doors: Where indicated, provide doors fabricated with thermal-resistance value (R-value) of not less than 2.3 deg F x h x sq. ft./Btu when tested according to ASTM C 1363.

1) Locations: Exterior doors where indicated.3. Vertical Edges for Single-Acting Doors: Manufacturer's standard.

a. Beveled Edge: 1/8 inch in 2 inches.4. Top and Bottom Edges: Closed with flush or inverted 0.042-inch-thick,

end closures or channels of same material as face sheets.5. Tolerances: Comply with SDI117, "Manufacturing Tolerances for

Standard Steel Doors and Frames."

B. Exterior Doors: Face sheets fabricated from metallic-coated steel sheet.Provide doors complying with requirements indicated below by referencing ANSI/SDI A250.8 for level and model and ANSI/SDI A250.4 for physical performance level:

1. Level 2 and Physical Performance Level B (Heavy Duty), Model 1 (Full Flush).

C. Interior Doors: Face sheets fabricated from cold-rolled steel sheet. Provide doors complying with requirements indicated below by referencing ANSI/SDI A250.8 for level and model and ANSI/SDI A250.4 for physical performance level:

1. Level 2 and Physical Performance Level B (Heavy Duty), Model 1 (Full Flush).

D. Hardware Reinforcement: Fabricate according to ANSI/SDI A250.6 withreinforcing plates from same material as door face sheets.

E. Fabricate concealed stiffeners and hardware reinforcement from either cold- or hot-rolled steel sheet.

2.4 CUSTOM HOLLOW METAL DOORS

A. General: Provide doors not less than 1-3/4 inches thick, of seamless hollowconstruction unless otherwise indicated. Construct doors with smooth surfaces without visible joints or seams on exposed faces. Comply with ANSI/NAAMM- HMMA 861.

B. Exterior Door Face Sheets: Fabricated from metallic-coated steel sheet,minimum 0.053 inch thick.


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C. Interior Door Face Sheets: Fabricated from cold-rolled steel sheet, minimum0.042 inch thick.

D. Core Construction: Provide thermal-resistance-rated cores for exterior doors.

1. Steel-Stiffened Core: 0.026-inch-thick, steel vertical stiffeners of same material as face sheets extending full-door height, with vertical webs spaced not more than 6 inches, spot welded to face sheets a maximum of 5 inches o.c. Spaces filled between stiffeners with glass- or mineral-fiber insulation.

a. Fire Door Core: As required to provide fire-protection and temperature-rise ratings indicated.

b. Thermal-Rated (Insulated) Doors: Where indicated, provide doors fabricated with thermal-resistance value (R-value) of not less than 6.0 deg F x h x sq. ft./Btu when tested according to ASTM C 1363.

E. Vertical Edges for Single-Acting Doors: Beveled 1/8 inch in 2 inches.

F. Vertical Edges for Double-Acting Doors: Round vertical edges with 2-1/8-inch radius, except for exterior insulated doors.

G. Top and Bottom Channels: Closed with continuous channels, minimum 0.053 inch thick, of same material as face sheets and spot welded to both face sheets.

H. Hardware Reinforcement: Fabricate according to ANSI/NAAMM-HMMA 861 with reinforcing plates from same material as door face sheets.

2.5 CUSTOM HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

A. General: Fabricate frames of construction indicated. Close contact edges of corner joints tight with faces mitered and stops butted or mitered. Continuously weld faces and soffits and finish faces smooth. Comply with ANSI/NAAMM- HMMA 861.

1. Door Frames for Openings 48 Inches Wide or Less: Fabricated from 0.053-inch-thick steel sheet.

2. Door Frames for Openings More Than 48 Inches Wide: Fabricated from 0.067-inch-thick steel sheet.

3. Sidelight Frames: Fabricated from same thickness material as adjacent door frame.

B. Interior Frames: Fabricated from cold-rolled steel sheet.

C. Hardware Reinforcement: Fabricate according to ANSI/NAAMM-HMMA 861 with reinforcing plates from same material as frame.


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D. Head Reinforcement: Provide minimum 0.093-inch-thick, steel channel orangle stiffenerfor opening widths more than 48 inches.

2.6 FRAME ANCHORS

A. Jamb Anchors:

1.. Masonry Type: Wire anchors not less than 0.177 inch thick.2. Stud-Wall Type: Designed to engage stud, welded to back of frames; not

less than 0.042 inch thick.

B. Floor Anchors: Formed from same material as frames, not less than 0.042 inch thick, and as follows:

1. Monolithic Concrete Slabs: Clip-type anchors, with two holes to receive fasteners.

2. Separate Topping Concrete Slabs: Adjustable-type anchors with extension clips, allowing not less than 2-inch height adjustment. Terminate bottom of frames at finish floor surface.

2.7 STOPS AND MOLDINGS

A. Moldings for Glazed Lites in Doors: Minimum 0.032 inch thick, fabricated from same material as door face sheet in which they are installed.

B. Fixed Frame Moldings: Formed integral with hollow metal frames, a minimum of 5/8 inch high unless otherwise indicated.

C. Loose Stops for Glazed Lites in Frames: Minimum 0.032 inch thick, fabricated from same material as frames in which they are installed.

2.8 ACCESSORIES

A. Mu liions and Transom Bars: Join to adjacent members by welding or rigid mechanical anchors.

B. Ceiling Struts: Minimum 1/4-inch-thick by 1-inch-wide steel.

C. Grout Guards: Formed from same material as frames, not less than 0.016 inch thick.

2.9 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate hollow metal work to be rigid and free of defects, warp, or buckle.Accurately form metal to required sizes and profiles, with minimum radius for thickness of metal. Where practical, fit and assemble units in manufacturer's plant. To ensure proper assembly at Project site, clearly identify work that cannot be permanently factory assembled before shipment.


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B. Tolerances: Fabricate hollow metal work to tolerances indicated inANSI/NAAMM-HMMA 861.

C. Hollow Metal Doors:

1. Exterior Doors: Provide weep-hole openings in bottom of exterior doors to permit moisture to escape. Seal joints in top edges of doors against water penetration.

D. Hollow Metal Frames: Where frames are fabricated in sections due to shipping or handling limitations, provide alignment plates or angles at each joint, fabricated of same thickness metal as frames.

1. Welded Frames: Weld flush face joints continuously; grind, fill, dress, and make smooth, flush, and invisible.

2. Provide concealed screws or bolts for all frames, unless otherwise indicated.

3. Grout Guards: Weld guards to frame at back of hardware mortises in frames to be grouted.

4. Floor Anchors: Weld anchors to bottom of jambs and mullions with at least four spot welds per anchor.

5. Jamb Anchors: Provide number and spacing of anchors as follows:

a. Masonry Type: Locate anchors not more than 18 inches from top and bottom of frame. Space anchors not more than 32 inches o.c. and as follows:

1) Three anchors per jamb up to 60 inches high.2) Four anchors per jamb from over 60 to 90 inches high.3) Four anchors per jamb plus 1 additional anchor per jamb for

each 24 inches or fraction thereof above 90 high.6. Door Silencers: Except on weather-stripped doors, drill stops to receive

door silencers as follows. Keep holes clear during construction.

a. Single-Door Frames: Drill stop in strike jamb to receive three door silencers.

b. Double-Door Frames: Drill stop in head jamb to receive two door silencers.

E. Fabricate concealed stiffeners, edge channels, and hardware reinforcement from either cold- or hot-rolled steel sheet.

F. Hardware Preparation: Factory prepare hollow metal work to receive templated mortised hardware; include cutouts, reinforcement, mortising, drilling, and tapping according to the Door Hardware Schedule and templates furnished as specified in Division 8 Section "Door Hardware."

1. Locate hardware as indicated, or if not indicated, according to ANSI/SDI A250.8.


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2. Reinforce doors and frames to receive nontemplated, mortised and surface-mounted door hardware.

3. Comply with applicable requirements in ANSI/SDI A250.6 and ANSI/DHI A115 Series specifications for preparation of hollow metal work for hardware.

4. Coordinate locations of conduit and wiring boxes for electrical connections with Division 16 Sections.

2.10 STEEL FINISHES

A. Prime Finish: Apply manufacturer's standard primer immediately after cleaning and pretreating.

1. Shop Primer: Manufacturer's standard, fast-curing, lead- and chromate- free primer complying with ANSI/SDI A250.10 acceptance criteria; recommended by primer manufacturer for substrate; compatible with substrate and field-applied coatings despite prolonged exposure.

2. Color and Gloss: to be field painted in colors as selected by Architect from paint manufacturer's full range.

2.11 STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE

A. Custom and standard hollow metal doors and frames shall withstand basic wind speeds of 135 mph and large and small missile impact.

TPART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, forcompliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Examine roughing-in for embedded and built-in anchors to verify actual locations before frame installation.

C. For the record, prepare written report, endorsed by Installer, listing conditions detrimental to performance of the Work.

D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have beencorrected.

3.2 PREPARATION


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A. Remove welded-in shipping spreaders installed at factory. Restore exposed finish by grinding, filling, and dressing, as required to make repaired area smooth, flush, and invisible on exposed faces.

B. Prior to installation, adjust and securely brace welded hollow metal frames for squareness, alignment, twist, and plumbness to the following tolerances:

1. Squareness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at door rabbet on a line 90 degrees from jamb perpendicular to frame head.

2. Alignment: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at jambs on a horizontal line parallel to plane of wall.

3. Twist: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at opposite face corners of jambs on parallel lines, and perpendicular to plane of wall.

4. Plumbness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at jambs on a perpendicular line from head to floor.

C. Drill and tap doors and frames to receive nontemplated, mortised, and surface- mounted door hardware.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install hollow metal work plumb, rigid, properly aligned, and securely fastened in place; comply with Drawings and manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Custom Hollow Metal Frames: Install hollow metal frames of size and profile indicated. Comply with ANSI/NAAMM-HMMA and applicable provisions of ANSI/SDI A250.11.

1. Set frames accurately in position, plumbed, aligned, and braced securely until permanent anchors are set. After wall construction is complete, remove temporary braces, leaving surfaces smooth and undamaged.

a. Where frames are fabricated in sections because of shipping or handling limitations, field splice at approved locations by welding face joint continuously; grind, fill, dress, and make splice smooth, flush, and invisible on exposed faces.

b. Install door silencers in frames before grouting.c. Remove temporary braces necessary for installation only after

frames have been properly set and secured.d. Check plumbness, squareness, and twist of frames as walls are

constructed. Shim as necessary to comply with installation tolerances.

e. Field apply bituminous coating to backs of frames that are filled with grout containing antifreezing agents.

2. Floor Anchors: Provide floor anchors for each jamb and mullion thatextends to floor, and secure with postinstalled expansion anchors.


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a. Floor anchors may be set with powder-actuated fasteners instead of postinstalled expansion anchors if so indicated and approved on Shop Drawings.

3. Masonry Walls: Coordinate installation of frames to allow for solidly filling space between frames and masonry with grout.

4. Concrete Walls: Solidly fill space between frames and concrete with grout. Take precautions, including bracing frames, to ensure that frames are not deformed or damaged by grout forces.

5. In-Place Concrete or Masonry Construction: Secure frames in place with postinstalled expansion anchors. Countersink anchors, and fill and make smooth, flush, and invisible on exposed faces.

6. Installation Tolerances: Adjust hollow metal door frames for squareness, alignment, twist, and plumb to the following tolerances:

a. Squareness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at door rabbet on a line 90 degrees from jamb perpendicular to frame head.

b. Alignment: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at jambs on a horizontal line parallel to plane of wall.

c. Twist: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at opposite face corners of jambs on parallel lines, and perpendicular to plane of wall.

d. Plumbness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at jambs at floor.

C. Hollow Metal Doors: Fit hollow metal doors accurately in frames, withinclearances specified below. Shim as necessary.

1. Custom and Standard Steel Doors:

a. Jambs and Head: 1/8 inch plus or minus 1/16 inch .b. Between Edges of Pairs of Doors: 1/8 inch plus or minus 1/16 inch.c. Between Bottom of Door and Top of Threshold: Maximum 3/8 inch.d. Between Bottom of Door and Top of Finish Floor (No Threshold):

Maximum 3/4 inch.

3.4 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Final Adjustments: Check and readjust operating hardware items immediately before final inspection. Leave work in complete and proper operating condition. Remove and replace defective work, including hollow metal work that is warped, bowed, or otherwise unacceptable.

B. Remove grout and other bonding material from hollow metal work immediately after installation.

C. Prime-Coat Touchup: Immediately after erection, sand smooth rusted ordamaged areas of prime coat and apply touchup of compatible air-drying, rust- inhibitive primer.

D. Metallic-Coated Surfaces: Clean abraded areas and repair with galvanizing repair paint according to manufacturer's written instructions.


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FLUSH WOOD DOORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General andSupplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Solid-core doors with wood-veneer, faces.2. Factory fitting flush wood doors to frames and factory machining for

hardware.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of door. Include details of core and edgeconstruction and trim for openings.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate location, size, and hand of each door; elevation of each kind of door; construction details not covered in Product Data; locationand extent of hardware blocking; and other pertinent data.

1. Indicate dimensions and locations of mortises and holes for hardware.2. Indicate dimensions and locations of cutouts.3. Indicate requirements for veneer matching.4. Indicate fire ratings for fire doors.

C. Samples for Verification:

1. Frames for light openings, 6 inches, for each material, type, and finish required.


A. Source Limitations: Obtain flush wood doors through one source from a single manufacturer.

B. Quality Standard: Comply with NWWDA I.S.1-A, "Architectural Wood Flush Doors."



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A. Comply with requirements of referenced standard and manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Package doors individually in plastic bags or cardboard cartons.

C. Mark each door on top and bottom rail with opening number used on ShopDrawings.


A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install woodwork or doors until building is enclosed, wet work is complete, and HVAC system is operating and maintaining temperature between 60 and 90 deg F and relative humidity between 25 and 55 percent during the remainder of the construction period.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form, signed by manufacturer,Installer, and Contractor, in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace doors that are defective in materials or workmanship, have warped (bow, cup, or twist) more than 1/4 inch in a 42-by-84-inch section, or show telegraphing of core construction in face veneers exceeding 0.01 inch in a 3-inch span.

1. Warranty shall be in effect during the following period of time from date of Substantial Completion:

a. Solid-Core Interior Doors: Life of installation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Flush Wood Doors:

a. Eggers Industries; Architectural Door Division.b. Mohawk Flush Doors, Inc.c. Weyerhaeuser Company.

2.2 DOOR CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL

A. Doors for Transparent Finish: (Factory Pre-Finished)

1. Grade: Custom (Grade A faces).2. Species and Cut: White Oak, “Rift Cut”.3. Assembly of Veneer Leaves on Door Faces: Balance match.


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4. Stiles: Same species as faces.

2.3 SOLID-CORE DOORS

A. Interior Veneer-Faced Doors:

1. Core: Structural composite lumber.2. Construction: Five plies with stiles and rails bonded to core, then entire

unit abrasive planed before veneering.3. Construction: Seven plies, either bonded or nonbonded construction.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Factory fit doors to suit frame-opening sizes indicated, with the following uniform clearances and bevels, unless otherwise indicated:

B. Factory machine doors for hardware that is not surface applied. Locate hardware to comply with DHI-WDHS-3. Comply with final hardware schedules, door frame Shop Drawings, DH1A115-W series standards, and hardware templates.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine doors and installed door frames before hanging doors.

1. Verify that frames comply with indicated requirements for type, size, location, and swing characteristics and have been installed with level heads and plumb jambs.

2. Reject doors with defects.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Hardware: For installation, see Division 8 Section "Door Hardware."

B. Manufacturer's Written Instructions: Install doors to comply with manufacturer's written instructions, referenced quality standard, and as indicated.

C. Field-Finished Doors: Refer to the following for finishing requirements:

1. Division 9 Section "Painting."

3.3 ADJUSTING


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A. Operation: Rehang or replace doors that do not swing or operate freely.

B. Finished Doors: Replace doors that are damaged or do not comply with requirements. Doors may be repaired or refinished if work complies with requirements and shows no evidence of repair or refinishing.

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ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Exterior aluminum insulated glazed curtainwall framing with or without manual swing doors.

2. All exterior units shall be wind-debris-impact-resistant glazed per Florida Building Code.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines: U.S. Architectural & Transportation BarriersCompliance Board's "Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and ArchitecturalBarriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities."

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General Performance: Aluminum-framed systems shall withstand the effects ofthe following performance requirements without exceeding performance criteria or failure due to defective manufacture, fabrication, installation, or other defects in construction:

1. Movements of supporting structure indicated on Drawings including, but not limited to, story drift and deflection from uniformly distributed and concentrated live loads.

2. Dimensional tolerances of building frame and other adjacent construction.3. Failure includes the following:

a. Deflection exceeding specified limits.b. Thermal stresses transferring to building structure.c. Framing members transferring stresses, including those caused by

thermal and structural movements to glazing.d. Noise or vibration created by wind and by thermal and structural

movements.e. Loosening or weakening of fasteners, attachments, and other

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B. Delegated Design: Design aluminum-framed systems, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a Florida registered Engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

C. Structural Loads: (for exterior systems only)

1. Wind Loads: As indicated on Structural Drawings and to comply with the Florida Building Code - Buildings 2004 (FBC-B 2004), and related applicable supplements or latest edition of the FBC-B.

a. Basic Wind Speed: See Structural Drawings.b. Importance Factor: See Structural Drawings.c. Exposure Category: See Structural Drawings.

2. Seismic Loads: As indicated on Structural Drawings.3. Blast Loads: As indicated on Structural Drawings.

D. Deflection of Framing Members:

1. Deflection Normal to Wall Plane: Limited to 1/175 of clear span for spans up to 13 feet 6 inches and to 1/240 of clear span plus 1/4 inch for spans greater than 13 feet 6 inches or an amount that restricts edge deflection of individual glazing lites to 3/4 inch, whichever is less.

2. Deflection Parallel to Glazing Plane: Limited to amount not exceeding that which reduces glazing bite to less than 75 percent of design dimension and that which reduces edge clearance between framing members and glazing or other fixed components directly below them to less than 1/8 inch and clearance between members and operable units directly below them to less than 1/16 inch.

E. Structural-Test Performance: Provide aluminum-framed systems testedaccording to ASTM E 330 as follows:

1. When tested at positive and negative wind-ioad design pressures,systems do not evidence deflection exceeding specified limits.

2. When tested at 150 percent of positive and negative wind-load designpressures, systems, including anchorage, do not evidence materialfailures, structural distress, and permanent deformation of main framingmembers exceeding 0.2 percent of span.

3. Test Durations: As required by design wind velocity but, not fewer than 10 seconds.

F. Windborne-Debris-lmpact-Resistance Performance: Provide aluminum-framed systems that pass missile-impact and cyclic-pressure tests when tested according to ASTM E 1886 and testing information in ASTM E 1996 or AAMA 506, and Florida Building Code Building 2004.

1. Large-Missile Impact: For aluminum-framed systems located within 30feet of grade.


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G. Story Drift: Provide aluminum-framed systems that accommodate design displacement of adjacent stories indicated.

1. Design Displacement: As indicated on Structural Drawings.2. Test Performance: Meet criteria for passing, based on information

provided on Structural Drawings.

H. Air Infiltration: Provide aluminum-framed systems with maximum air leakage through fixed glazing and framing areas of 0.06 cfm/sq. ft. of fixed wall area when tested according to ASTM E 283 at a minimum static-air-pressure difference of 6.24 lbf/sq. ft.

I. Water Penetration under Static Pressure: Provide aluminum-framed systems that do not evidence water penetration through fixed glazing and framing areas when tested according to ASTM E 331 at a minimum static-air-pressure difference of 20 percent of positive wind-load design pressure, but not less than 6.24 lbf/sq. ft...

J. Water Penetration under Dynamic Pressure: Provide aluminum-framedsystems that do not evidence water leakage through fixed glazing and framing areas when tested according to AAMA 501.1 under dynamic pressure equal to 20 percent of positive wind-load design pressure, but not less than 6.24 lbf/sq. ft...

1. Maximum Water Leakage: No uncontrolled water penetrating aluminumframed systems or water appearing on systems' normally exposed interior surfaces from sources other than condensation. Water leakage does not include water controlled by flashing and gutters that is drained to exterior and water that cannot damage adjacent materials or finishes.

K. Thermal Movements: Provide aluminum-framed systems that allow for thermalmovements resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures. Base engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss.

1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces.

2. Test Performance: No buckling; stress on glass; sealant failure; excess stress on framing, anchors, and fasteners; or reduction of performance when tested according to AAMA 501.5.

a. High Exterior Ambient-Air Temperature: That which produces an exterior metal-surface temperature of 180 deg F.

b. Low Exterior Ambient-Air Temperature: 0 deg F.3. Interior Ambient-Air Temperature: 75 deg F.


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L. Condensation Resistance: Provide aluminum-framed systems with fixedglazing and framing areas having condensation-resistance factor (CRF) of not less than 53 when tested according to AAMA 1503.

M. Thermal Conductance: Provide aluminum-framed systems with fixed glazing and framing areas having an average U-factor of not more than 0.69 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F when tested according to AAMA 1503.

N. Sound Transmission: Provide aluminum-framed systems with fixed glazing and framing areas having the following sound-transmission characteristics:

1. Sound Transmission Class (STC): Minimum 35 STC when tested forlaboratory sound transmission loss according to ASTM E 90 anddetermined by ASTM E 413.

2. Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC): Minimum 30 (Closedwindows condition) OITC when tested for laboratory sound transmission loss according to ASTM E 90 and determined by ASTM E 1332.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for aluminum-framed systems.

B. Shop Drawings: For aluminum-framed systems. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. Include details of provisions for system expansion and contraction and fordrainage of moisture in the system to the exterior.

C. Samples for Initial Selection: For units with factory-applied finishes.

D. Samples for Verification: For each type of exposed finish required by Architect, in manufacturer's standard sizes.

E. Fabrication Sample: Of each vertical-to-horizontal intersection of aluminumframed systems, made from 12-inch lengths of full-size components and showing details of the following:

1. Joinery, including concealed welds.2. Anchorage.3. Expansion provisions.4. Glazing.5. Flashing and drainage.

F. Other Action Submittals:

1. Entrance Door Hardware Schedule: Prepared by or under the supervision of supplier, detailing fabrication and assembly of entrance door hardware,


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as well as procedures and diagrams. Coordinate final entrance door hardware schedule with doors, frames, and related work to ensure proper size, thickness, hand, function, and finish of entrance door hardware.

G. Delegated-Design Submittal: For aluminum-framed systems indicated tocomply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

1. Detail fabrication and assembly of aluminum-framed systems.2. Include design calculations.

H. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and testing agency.

I. Seismic Qualification Certificates: For aluminum-framed systems, accessories, and components, from manufacturer.

1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of assembled components or on calculation.

J. Welding certificates.

K. Preconstruction Test Reports: For sealant.

L. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performedby a qualified testing agency, for aluminum-framed systems, indicating compliance with performance requirements.

M. Source quality-control reports.

N. Field quality-control reports.

O. Maintenance Data: For aluminum-framed systems to include in maintenancemanuals.

P. Warranties: Sample of special warranties.

Q. Submit Florida Product Approval numbers for all exterior material assembliesprovided under this section.


A. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved for installation of units required for this Project.

B. Testing Agency Qualifications: Qualified according to ASTM E 699 for testing indicated.


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C. Engineering Responsibility: Prepare data for aluminum-framed systems,including Shop Drawings, based on testing and engineering analysis of manufacturer's standard units in systems similar to those indicated for this Project.

D. Product Options: Information on Drawings and in Specifications establishes requirements for systems' aesthetic effects and performance characteristics. Aesthetic effects are indicated by dimensions, arrangements, alignment, and profiles of components and assemblies as they relate to sightlines, to one another, and to adjoining construction. Performance characteristics are indicated by criteria subject to verification by one or more methods including preconstruction testing, field testing, and in-service performance.

1. Do not revise intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except with Architect's approval. If revisions are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data to Architect for review and written approval.

E. Accessible Entrances: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S.Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines and ICC/ANSI A117.1.

F. Source Limitations for Aluminum-Framed Systems: Obtain from single source from single manufacturer.

G. Structural-Sealant Glazing: Comply with ASTM C 1401, "Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing" for design and installation of structural-sealant-glazed systems.

H. Welding Qualifications: Quality procedures and personnel according toAW S D1.2, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum."

I. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for fabrication and installation.

1. Build mockup of typical wall area as shown on Drawings.2. Field testing shall be performed on mockups according to requirements in

"Field Quality Control" Article.3. Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the

Contract Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.

4. Approved mockups may be demolished when directed by the Architect in writing.

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A. Field Measurements: Verify actual locations of structural supports foraluminum-framed systems by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.

1.8 W ARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of aluminum-framed systems that do not comply with requirements or that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Structural failures including, but not limited to, excessive deflection.b. Noise or vibration caused by thermal movements.c. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond

normal weathering.2. Warranty Period: Ten (10) years from date of Substantial Completion.

B. Special Finish Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components on which finishes do not comply with requirements or that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. Warranty does not include normal weathering.

1. Warranty Period: Twenty (20) years from date of Substantial Completion.

1.9 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Entrance Door Hardware:

1. Maintenance Tools and Instructions: Furnish a complete set of specialized tools and maintenance instructions as needed for Owner's continued adjustment, maintenance, and removal and replacement of entrance door hardware.

2. Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, provide six months' full maintenance by skilled employees of entrance door hardware Installer. Include quarterly preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of worn or defective components, lubrication, cleaning, and adjusting as required for proper entrance door hardware operation at rated speed and capacity. Provide parts and supplies the same as those used in the manufacture and installation of original equipment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on Drawings: Vistawall Architectural Products, Vistawall


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Architectural Products; The Vistawall Group; a Bluescope Steel company, Terrell TX; Model No. HR 251 (2-1/2” x 7-1/4”) -Structural Sealant Glazed for Exterior Systems or comparable product by one of the following:1. EFCO Corporation.2. Kawneer North America; an Alcoa company.

CLARIFICATION: Interior frames are to be of curtain wall material to matchexterior frames. Dimensions may vary per manufacturer. Cross sectional area to be designed for %” tempered glazing.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum: Alloy and temper recommended by manufacturer for type of useand finish indicated.1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B 209.2. Extruded Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Tubes: ASTM B 221.3. Extruded Structural Pipe and Tubes: ASTM B 429.4. Structural Profiles: ASTM B 308/B 308M.5. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: AWS A5.10/A5.10M.

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2.3 FRAMING SYSTEMS

A. Framing Members: Manufacturer's standard extruded-aluminum framingmembers of thickness required and reinforced as required, to support imposed loads.1. Construction: Thermal2. Glazing System: Retained mechanically with gaskets (Interior) and (Wet

System Structural Silicone Sealant) on four sides.3. Glazing Plane: As indicated on drawings.

B. Brackets and Reinforcements: Manufacturer's standard high-strength aluminum with nonstaining, nonferrous shims for aligning system components.

C. Fasteners and Accessories: Manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant,nonstaining, nonbleeding fasteners and accessories compatible with adjacent materials.

1. Use self-locking devices where fasteners are subject to loosening or turning out from thermal and structural movements, wind loads, or vibration.

2. Reinforce members as required to receive fastener threads.

D. Concealed Flashing: Dead-soft, 0.018-inch-thick stainless steel,ASTM A 240/A 240M of type recommended by manufacturer.


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E. Framing System Gaskets and Sealants: Manufacturer's standard,recommended by manufacturer for joint type.

2 .4 GLAZING SYSTEMS

A. Glazing: As specified in Division 8 Section "Glazing."

B. Glazing Gaskets and Structural Silicone Sealant: Manufacturer's standardcompression types; replaceable, molded or extruded, of profile and hardness required to maintain watertight seal. Provide Structural Silicone Sealant when required to meet windload and impact resistance requirements.

C. Spacers and Setting Blocks: Manufacturer's standard elastomeric type.

2.5 ENTRANCE DOOR SYSTEMS

A. Entrance Doors: Manufacturer's glazed entrance doors for manual-swingoperation.

1. All exterior doors equal to Vistawall series medium stile, MSD 375, for 9/16” glazing with intermediate framing member.

B. Door Construction: 2 " and 1 %” (inch) overall thickness, with minimum 0.125- inch-thick, extruded-aluminum tubular rail and stile members as shown on drawings. Mechanically fasten corners with reinforcing brackets that are deeply penetrated and fillet welded or that incorporate concealed tie rods

1. Thermal Construction: High-performance non-metallic connectorsseparate aluminum members exposed to the exterior from members exposed to the interior.

C. Entrance Doors: Door Design: Medium stile as indicated on drawings

1. Accessible Doors: Smooth surfaced for width of door in area within not lees than 10 inches above floor or ground plane.

D. Glazing Stops and Gaskets: Square, snap-on, extruded-aluminum stops and preformed gaskets.

1. Provide nonremovable glazing stops on outside of door.

E. Entrance Door Hardware: As specified in Division 8 Section "Door Hardware."

2.6 ENTRANCE DOOR HARDWARE

A. General: Provide entrance door hardware and entrance door hardware sets indicated in door and frame schedule in Division 8, “Door Hardware for each entrance door to comply with requirements in this Section:


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1. Entrance Door Hardware Sets: Provide quantity, item, size, finish or color indicated, and named manufacturers' products complying with BHMA standard referenced.

2. Opening-Force Requirements:

a. Egress Doors: Not more than 15 Ibf to release the latch and not more than 30 Ibf to set the door in motion and not more than 15 Ibf to open the door to its minimum required width.

b. Accessible Interior Doors: Not more than 5 ibf to fully open door.

B. Opening-Force Requirements:

1. Latches and Exit Devices: Not more than 15 Ibf required to release latch.

C. Pivot Hinges: BHMA A156.4, Grade 1.

1. Offset-Pivot Hinges: Provide top, bottom, and intermediate offset pivots at each door leaf.

D. Interior Door Butt Hinges: BHMA A156.1, Grade 1, non-radius corner.

1. Nonremovable Pins: Provide set screw in hinge barrel that, when tightened into a groove in hinge pin, prevents removal of pin while entrance door is closed.

2. Exterior Hinges: Stainless steel, with stainless-steel pin3. Quantities:

a. For doors up to 87 inches (2210 mm) high, provide 3 hinges per leaf.b. For doors more than 87 and up to 120 inches (2210 and up to 3048

mm) high, provide 4 hinges per leaf.

E. Continuous-Gear Hinges: Manufacturer's standard with stainless-steel bearings between knuckles, fabricated to full height of door and frame.

F. Automatic and Self-Latching Flush Bolts: BHMA A156.3, Grade 1.

G. Panic Exit Devices: BHMA A156.3, Grade 1, listed and labeled by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for panic protection, based on testing according to UL 305.

H. Cylinders: As specified in Division 8 Section "Door Hardware."

1. Keying: Master key system. Permanently inscribe each key with a visual key control number and include notation "DO NOT DUPLICATE"

I. Strikes: Provide strike with black-plastic dust box for each latch or lock bolt; fabricated for aluminum framing.

J. Operating Trim: BHMAA156.6.

K. Removable Mullions: BHMA A156.3, extruded aluminum.


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1. When used with panic exit devices, provide removable mullions listed and labeled by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for panic protection, based on testing according toUL 305. Use only mullions that have been tested with exit devices to beused.

L. Closers: BHMAA156.4, Grade 1, with accessories required for a complete installation, sized as required by door size, exposure to weather, and anticipated frequency of use; adjustable to meet field conditions and requirements for opening force.

M. Concealed Overhead Holders: BHMAA156.8, Grade 1.

N. Door Stops: BHMAA156.16, Grade 1, floor or wall mounted, as appropriate fordoor location indicated, with integral rubber bumper.

O. Weather Stripping: Manufacturer's standard replaceable components.

1. Compression Type: Made of ASTM D 2000, molded neoprene, orASTM D 2287, molded PVC.

2. Sliding Type: AAMA701, made of wool, polypropylene, or nylon woven pile with nylon-fabric or aluminum-strip backing.

P. Weather Sweeps: Manufacturer's standard exterior-door bottom sweep withconcealed fasteners on mounting strip.

Q. Silencers: BHMA A156.16, Grade 1.

R. Thresholds: BHMA A156.21, raised thresholds beveled with a slope of notmore than 1:2, with maximum height of 1/2 inch (13 mm).

2.7 ACCESSORY MATERIALS

A. Joint Sealants: For installation at perimeter of aluminum-framed systems, as specified in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants."

1. Provide sealants for use inside of the weatherproofing system that have a VOC content of 250g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

B. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied, asphalt-mastic paint complying with SSPC- Paint12 requirements except containing no asbestos; formulated for 30-mil (0.762-mm) thickness per coat.

2.8 FABRICATION

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B. Weld in concealed locations to greatest extent possible to minimize distortion or discoloration of finish. Remove weld spatter and welding oxides from exposed surfaces by descaling or grinding.

C. Framing Members, General: Fabricate components that, when assembled, have the following characteristics:

1. Profiles that are sharp, straight, and free of defects or deformations.2. Accurately fitted joints with ends coped or mitered.3. Means to drain water passing joints, condensation within framing

members, and moisture migrating within the system to exterior.4. Physical and thermal isolation of glazing from framing members.5. Accommodations for thermal and mechanical movements of glazing and

framing to maintain required glazing edge clearances.6. Provisions for field replacement of glazing from exterior Fasteners,

anchors, and connection devices that are concealed from view to greatest extent possible.

D. Mechanically Glazed Framing Members: Fabricate for flush glazing without projecting stops.

E. Structural-Sealant-Glazed Framing Members: Include accommodations for using temporary support device to retain glazing in place while structural sealant cures.

F. Entrance Door Frames: Reinforce as required to support loads imposed by door operation and for installing entrance door hardware.

1. At exterior doors, provide compression weather stripping at fixed stops.2. At interior doors, provide silencers at stops to prevent metal-to-metal

contact. Install three silencers on strike jamb of single-door frames and two silencers on head of frames for pairs of doors.

G. Entrance Doors: Reinforce doors as required for installing entrance doorhardware.

1. At pairs of exterior doors, provide sliding-type weather stripping retained in adjustable strip and mortised into door edge.

2. At exterior doors, provide weather sweeps applied to door bottoms.

H. Entrance Door Hardware Installation: Factory install entrance door hardware to the greatest extent possible. Cut, drill, and tap for factory-installed entrance door hardware before applying finishes.

I. After fabrication, clearly mark components to identify their locations in Project according to Shop Drawings.

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A. High Performance Organic Finish: 2 coat fluoropolymer finish complying with AAMA 2604 and containing not less than 70% PVDF resin by weight in color coat. Prepare, pretreat and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and resin manufacturers’ written instructions.

1. Color and Gloss: As selected from manufacturers’ full range. For the purpose of bidding, color to be “Hartford Green”.

B. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to evaluate structural-sealant-glazed systems.

C. Structural-Sealant-Glazed Systems: Perform quality-control procedurescomplying with ASTM C 1401 recommendations, including, but not limited to, system material-qualification procedures, sealant testing, and system fabrication reviews and checks.

D. Structural-sealant-glazed system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

E. Prepare test and inspection reports.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.


3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.2. Do not install damaged components.3. Fit joints to produce hairline joints free of burrs and distortion.4. Rigidly secure nonmovement joints.5. Install anchors with separators and isolators to prevent metal corrosion

and electrolytic deterioration.6. Seal joints watertight unless otherwise indicated.

B. Metal Protection:

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or by installing nonconductive spacers as recommended by manufacturer for this purpose.

2. Where aluminum will contact concrete or masonry, protect against corrosion by painting contact surfaces with bituminous paint.

C. Install components to drain water passing joints, condensation occurring within framing members, and moisture migrating within the system to exterior.

D. Set continuous sill members and flashing in full sealant bed as specified in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" to produce weather tight installation.

E. Install components plumb and true in alignment with established lines and grades, and without warp or rack.

F. Install glazing as specified in Division 8 Section - "Glazing".

1. Structural-Sealant Glazing (required at exterior doors):

a. Prepare surfaces that will contact structural sealant according to sealant manufacturer's written instructions to ensure compatibility and adhesion. Preparation includes, but is not limited to, cleaning and priming surfaces.

b. Install weather seal sealant according to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" and according to sealant manufacturer's written instructions to produce weatherproof joints. Install joint filler behind sealant as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

G. Entrance Doors: Install doors to produce smooth operation and tight fit atcontact points.

1. Exterior Doors: Install to produce weather tight enclosure and tight fit at weather stripping.

2. Field-Installed Entrance Door Hardware: Install surface-mounted entrance door hardware according to entrance door hardware manufacturers' written instructions using concealed fasteners to greatest extent possible.

H. Install perimeter joint sealants as specified in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" to produce weather tight installation.

3.3 ERECTION TOLERANCES

A. Install aluminum-framed systems to comply with the following maximumerection tolerances:

1. Location and Plane: Limit variation from true location and plane to 1/8inch in 12 feet (3 mm in 3.7 m); 1/4 inch (6 mm) over total length.

2. Alignment:

a. Where surfaces abut in line, limit offset from true alignment to 1/16 inch (1.5 mm).

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b. Where surfaces meet at corners, limit offset from true alignment to 1/32 inch (0.8 mm).

B. Diagonal Measurements: Limit difference between diagonal measurements to 1/8 inch (3 mm).

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to perform field tests and inspections.

B. Testing Services: Testing and inspecting of representative areas to determine compliance of installed systems with specified requirements shall take place as follows. Do not proceed with installation of the next area until test results for previously completed areas show compliance with requirements.

1. Structural-Sealanf Compatibility and Adhesion: Structural sealant shall be tested according to recommendations in ASTM C 1401.

a. Destructive Test Method A, "Hand Pull Tab (Destructive)," in ASTM C 1401, Appendix X2, shall be used.

1) A minimum of two areas on each building face shall be tested.2) Repair installation areas damaged by testing.

2. Structural-Sealant Glazing Inspection: After installation of aluminumframed systems is complete, structural-sealant glazing shall be inspected and evaluated according to recommendations in ASTM C 1401.

3. Water Spray Test: Before installation of interior finishes has begun, areas designated by Architect shall be tested according to AAMA 501.2 and shall not evidence water penetration.

C. Repair or remove work if test results and inspections indicate that it does not comply with specified requirements.

D. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.

E. Aluminum-framed assemblies will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.

F. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.5 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust operating entrance door hardware to function smoothly as recommended by manufacturer.


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1. For entrance doors accessible to people with disabilities, adjust closers to provide a 3-second closer sweep period for doors to move from a 70- degree open position to 3 inches (75 mm) from the latch, measured to the leading door edge.

3.6 ENTRANCE DOOR HARDWARE SETS

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1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes impact grade, fixed, thermally broken aluminum-framedwindows for all exterior windows and non-thermal, non-impact grade, aluminum framed units for all interior windows.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Performance class designations according to AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS:

1. HC: Heavy Commercial.

B. Performance grade number according to AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS:

1. Design pressure number in pounds force per square foot used to determine the structural test pressure and water test pressure.

C. Structural Test Pressure: For uniform load structural test, is equivalent to 150 percent of the design pressure.

D. Minimum Test Size: Smallest size permitted for performance class (gateway test size). Products must be tested at minimum test size or at a size larger than minimum test size to comply with requirements for performance class.


A. General: Provide aluminum windows capable of complying with performance requirements indicated, based on testing manufacturer's windows that are representative of those specified, and that are of minimum test size indicated below:

1. Sizes indicated on Drawings.

B. Structural Performance: Provide aluminum windows capable of withstanding the effects of the following loads, based on testing units representative of those indicated for Project that pass AAMA/WDMA 101/1.S.2/NAFS, Uniform Load Structural Test:


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1. Design Wind Loads: Determine design wind loads applicable to Project from basic wind speed indicated in miles per hour at 33 feet above grade, according to ASCE 7, Section 6.5, "Method 2-Analytical Procedure," based on mean roof heights above grade indicated on Drawings.

a. Basic Wind Speed: As indicated on Structural Drawings.b. Importance Factor: As indicated on Structural Drawings.c. Exposure Category: As indicated on Structural Drawings.

2. Deflection: Design glass framing system to limit lateral deflections of glass edges to less than 1/175 of glass-edge length or 3/4 inch, whichever

« is less, at design pressure based on testing performed according toAAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, Uniform Load Deflection Test or structural computations.

C. Windborne-Debris Resistance: Provide glazed windows capable of resisting impact from windborne debris, based on the pass/fail criteria as determined from testing glazed windows identical to those specified, according to applicable provisions of Miami-Dade County Protocol PA-201, PA-202 and PA-203, Florida Building Code HVHZ TAS-201, TAZ 202, TAZ-203, ASTM E 1886 and testing information in ASTM E 1996 and the Aluminum Curtain Wall Guide Manual for design, materials, fabrication and installation of component parts and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Thermal Movements: Provide aluminum windows, including anchorage, that allow for thermal movements resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of joint sealants, failure of connections, and other detrimental effects. Base engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss.

1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F material surfaces.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include construction details, material descriptions, fabricationmethods, dimensions of individual components and profiles, hardware, andfinishes for each type of aluminum window indicated.

B. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, hardware,attachments to other work, operational clearances, installation details, and the following:

1. Mullion details, including reinforcement and stiffeners.2. Joinery details.3. Expansion provisions.4. Flashing and drainage details.


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5. Weather-stripping details.6. Thermal-break details.7. Glazing details.8. For installed products indicated to comply with design loads, include

structural analysis data prepared by or under the supervision of a qualified professional engineer detailing fabrication and assembly of aluminum windows and used to determine the following:

a. Structural test pressures and design pressures from wind loads indicated.

b. Deflection limitations of glass framing systems.

C. Samples for Initial Selection: For units with factory-applied color finishes.

D. Samples for Verification: For aluminum windows and components required, prepared on Samples of size indicated below.

1. Main Framing Member: 12-inch-long, full-size sections of extrusions with factory-applied color finish.

2. Window Corner Fabrication: 12-by-12-inch-long, full-size window corner including full-size sections of extrusions with factory-applied color finish and with correctly installed example of specified glazing.

E. Product Schedule: For aluminum windows. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

F. Qualification Data: For Installer, manufacturer, professional engineer andtesting agency.

G. Field quality-control test reports.

H. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performedwithin the last four years by a qualified testing agency for each type, class,grade, and size of aluminum window. Test results based on use of downsized test units will not be accepted.

I. Maintenance Data: For finishes to include in maintenance manuals.

J. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.

K. Provide Florida Product Approval numbers for all exterior material assembliesprovided under this section. \


A. Installer Qualifications: An installer acceptable to aluminum windowmanufacturer for installation of units required for this Project.


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1. Installer's responsibilities include providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility.

2. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of data for aluminum windows, including Shop Drawings, based on testing and engineering analysis of manufacturer's standard units in assemblies similar to those indicated for this Project, by an Engineer registered in the State of Florida.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A manufacturer capable of fabricating aluminum windows that meet or exceed performance requirements indicated and of documenting this performance by inclusion in lists and by labels, test reports, and calculations.

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C. Source Limitations: Obtain aluminum windows through one source from a single manufacturer.

D. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensionalrequirements of aluminum windows and are based on the specific system indicated as the Basis of Design. Dimensions, arrangements, alignment, and profiles of components and assemblies indicate aesthetic effects as they relate to sightlines, to one another, and to adjoining construction. Performance characteristics are indicated by criteria subject to verification by one or more methods including preconstruction testing, field-testing, and in-service performance.

E. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product Requirements." Do not modify size and dimensional requirements.

1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except with Architect's approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data to Architect for review.

F. Fenestration Standard: Comply with AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, "NorthAmerican Fenestration Standard Voluntary Performance Specification for Windows, Skylights and Glass Doors," for definitions and minimum standards of performance, materials, components, accessories, and fabrication. Comply with more stringent requirements if indicated.

1. Provide AAMA certified aluminum windows with an attached label.

G. Glazing Publications: Comply with published recommendations of glassmanufacturers and with GANA's "Glazing Manual" unless more stringent requirements are indicated.

H. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.

1. Build mockup for type(s) of window(s) indicated, in location(s) shown on Drawings.

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I. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination." Review methods and procedures related to aluminum windows including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Review and finalize construction schedule and verify availability of materials, Installer's personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

2. Review and discuss the finishing of aluminum windows that is required to be coordinated with the finishing of other aluminum work for color and finish matching.

3. Review, discuss, and coordinate the interrelationship of aluminumwindows with other exterior wall components. Include provisions forstructural anchorage, glazing, flashing, weeping, sealants, and protectionof finishes.

4. Review and discuss the sequence of work required to construct a watertight and weathertight exterior building envelope.

5. Inspect and discuss the condition of substrate and other preparatory work performed by other trades.


A. Field Measurements: Verify aluminum window openings by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.

1. Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be madewithout delaying the Work, establish opening dimensions and proceed with fabricating aluminum windows without field measurements.Coordinate wall construction to ensure that actual opening dimensionscorrespond to established dimensions.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace aluminum windows that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Failure to meet performance requirements.b. Structural failures including excessive deflection, water leakage, air

infiltration, or condensation.c. Faulty operation of sash and hardware.d. Deterioration of metals, other materials, and metal finishes beyond

normal weathering.e. Failure of insulating glass.

2. Warranty Period:

a. Window: Five (5) years from date of Substantial Completion.


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b. Glazing: Ten (10) years from date of Substantial Completion.c. Metal Finish: Fifteen (15) years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the product indicated on Drawings as manufactured by Vistawall Architectural Products (Series HR-251 Fixed, Impact Grade Resistant) for all windows to the exterior and HR-250 for interior windows or a comparable product by one of the following:

1. EFCO Corporation.2. Kawneer; an Alcoa Company.3. Southern Sash, Supply of Montgomery, inc. (334) 265-3521

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Extrusions: Alloy and temper recommended by aluminum window manufacturer for strength, corrosion resistance, and application of required finish, but not less than 22,000-psi ultimate tensile strength, not less than 16,000-psi minimum yield strength, and not less than 0.062-inch thickness at any location for the main frame and sash members.

B. Fasteners: Aluminum, nonmagnetic stainless steel, epoxy adhesive, or other materials warranted by manufacturer to be noncorrosive and compatible with aluminum window members, trim, hardware, anchors, and other components.

1. Reinforcement: Where fasteners screw anchor into aluminum less than 0.125 inch thick, reinforce interior with aluminum or nonmagnetic stainless steel to receive screw threads, or provide standard, noncorrosive, pressed-in, splined grommet nuts.

2. Exposed Fasteners: Unless unavoidable for applying hardware, do not use exposed fasteners. For application of hardware, use fasteners that match finish of member or hardware being fastened, as appropriate.

C. Anchors, Clips, and Accessories: Aluminum, nonmagnetic stainless steel, or zinc-coated steel or iron complying with ASTM B 633 for SC 3 severe service conditions; provide sufficient strength to withstand design pressure indicated.

D. Reinforcing Members: Aluminum, nonmagnetic stainless steel, ornickel/chrome-plated steel complying with ASTM B 456 for Type SC 3 severe service conditions, or zinc-coated steel or iron complying with ASTM B 633 for SC 3 severe service conditions; provide sufficient strength to withstand design pressure indicated.


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E. Sealant: For sealants required within fabricated windows, provide windowmanufacturer's standard, permanently elastic, nonshrinking, and nonmigrating type recommended by sealant manufacturer for joint size and movement.

2.3 WINDOW TYPE

A. See Architectural Drawings (Window Schedule). AAMA/WDMA Performance Requirements: Provide aluminum windows of performance indicated that comply with AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS unless more stringent performance requirements are indicated.

1. Performance Class and Grade: HC 50.

B. Condensation-Resistance Factor (CRF): Provide aluminum windows tested for thermal performance according to AAMA 1503, showing a CRF of 45.

C. Thermal Transmittance: Provide aluminum windows with a whole-window, U- factor maximum indicated at 15-mph exterior wind velocity and winter condition temperatures when tested according to AAMA 1503 and NFRC 100. Comply with most restrictive requirements.

1. U-Factor: 0.60 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F or less.

D. Solar Heat-Gain Coefficient (SHGC): Provide aluminum windows with a whole- window SHGC maximum of 0.40, determined according to NFRC 200 procedures.

E. Water Resistance: No water leakage as defined in AAMA/WDMA referenced test methods at a water test pressure equaling that indicated, when tested according to AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, Water Resistance Test.

1. Test Pressure: 20 percent of positive design pressure, but not more than 15 lbf/sq. ft. (720 Pa).

F. Forced-Entry Resistance: Comply with Performance Grade 10 requirements when tested according to ASTM F 588.

2.4 GLAZING

A. Glass and Glazing Materials: Refer to Division 8 Section "Glazing" for glassunits and glazing requirements applicable to glazed aluminum window units.

2.5 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate aluminum windows in sizes indicated. Include a complete system for assembling components and anchoring windows.

B. Fabricate aluminum windows that are reglazable without dismantling sash framing.


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C. Thermally Improved Construction: Fabricate aluminum windows with anintegral, concealed, low-conductance thermal barrier; located between exterior materials and window members exposed on interior side; in a manner that eliminates direct metal-to-metal contact.

1. Provide thermal-break construction that has been in use for not less than three years and has been tested to demonstrate resistance to thermal conductance and condensation and to show adequate strength and security of glass retention.

2. Provide thermal barriers tested according to AAMA505; determine the allowable design shear flow per the appendix in AAMA 505.

D. Mullions: Provide mullions and cover plates as shown, matching window units, complete with anchors for support to structure and installation of window units. Allow for erection tolerances and provide for movement of window units due to thermal expansion and building deflections, as indicated. Provide mullions and cover plates capable of withstanding design loads of window units>

E. Subframes: Provide subframes with anchors for window units if required, of profile and dimensions necessary but not less than 0.062-inch-thick extruded aluminum. Miter or cope corners, and weld and dress smooth with concealed mechanical joint fasteners. Finish to match window units. Provide subframes capable of withstanding design loads of window units.

F. Factory-Glazed Fabrication Option: Glaze aluminum windows in the factory where practical and possible for applications indicated. Comply with requirements in Division 8 Section "Glazing" and with AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS.

G. Glazing Stops: Provide snap-on glazing stops coordinated with Division 8Section "Glazing" and glazing system indicated.

2.6 FINISHES, GENERAL

A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping.

C. Appearance of Finished Work: Variations in appearance of abutting or adjacent pieces are acceptable if they are within one-half of the range of approved Samples. Noticeable variations in the same piece are not acceptable. Variations in appearance of other components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved Samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast.


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A. Fluoropolymer two (2) coat system thermocured containing not less than 70 percent PVF resin. AAMA 2604 color as selected from manufacturers’ full range of colors.

For the Purpose of bidding, colors to be as follows:

• Exterior units to be “Hartford Green”

• Interior units to be “Champagne Gold"

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine openings, substrates, structural support, anchorage, and conditions,with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installationtolerances and other conditions affecting performance of work. Verify roughopening dimensions and levelness of sill plate. Examine wall flashings, vapor retarders, water and weather barriers, and other built-in components to ensure a coordinated, weathertight window installation.

1. Masonry Surfaces: Visibly dry and free of excess mortar, sand, and other construction debris.

2. Metal Surfaces: Dry; clean; free of grease, oil, dirt, rust, corrosion, and welding slag or without sharp edges.

3. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with Drawings, Shop Drawings, and manufacturer's written instructions for installing windows.

B. Install windows level, plumb, square, true to line, without distortion or impeding thermal movement, anchored securely in place to structural support, and in proper relation to wall flashing and other adjacent construction.

C. Set sill members in bed of sealant or with gaskets, as indicated, for weathertight construction.

D. Separate aluminum and other corrodible surfaces from sources of corrosion or electrolytic action at points of contact with other materials.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL


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A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests andinspections and prepare test reports.

1. Testing and inspecting agency will interpret tests and state in each report whether tested work complies with or deviates from requirements.

B. Testing Services: Testing and inspecting of installed windows shall take place as follows:

1. Testing Methodology: Testing of windows for air infiltration and water resistance shall be performed according to AAMA 502, Test Method A, by applying same test pressures required to determine compliance with AAM A/W DM A101/1.S.2/NAFS in P a rti "Performance Requirements" Article.

2. Testing Extent: Three windows as selected by Architect and a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency. Windows shall be tested immediately after installation.

3. Test Reports: Shall be prepared according to AAMA 502.

C. Remove and replace noncomplying aluminum window and retest as specified above.

D. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.

3.4 ADJUSTING, CLEANING, AND PROTECTION

A. Clean aluminum surfaces immediately after installing windows. Avoid damaging protective coatings and finishes. Remove excess sealants, glazing materials, dirt, and other substances.

B. Clean glass immediately after installation. Comply with manufacturer's written recommendations for final cleaning and maintenance. Remove nonpermanent labels, and clean surfaces.

C. Remove and replace glass that has been broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or damaged during construction period.

D. Protect window surfaces from contact with contaminating substances resulting from construction operations. In addition, monitor window surfaces adjacent to and below exterior concrete and masonry surfaces during construction for presence of dirt, scum, alkaline deposits, stains, or other contaminants. If contaminating substances do contact window surfaces, remove contaminants immediately according to manufacturer's written recommendations.



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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Finish Hardware for door openings, except as otherwise specified herein.

1. Door hardware for steel (hollow metal) doors.2. Door hardware for aluminum doors.3. Door hardware for wood doors.4. Door hardware for other doors indicated.5. Keyed cylinders as indicated.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 6: Rough Carpentry.2. Division 8: Aluminum Doors and Frames3. Division 8:' Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.4. Division 8: Wood Doors.5. Division 26 Electrical6. Division 28: Electronic Security

C. References: Comply with applicable requirements of the following standards. Where thesestandards conflict with other specific requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.

1. Builders Hardware Manufacturing Association (BHMA)2. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code3. NFPA 80 -Fire Doors and Windows4. ANSI-A156.xx- Various Performance Standards for Finish Hardware5. UL10C - Positive Pressure Fire Test of Door Assemblies6. ANSI-A117:1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities7. DHI /ANSI A115.IG - Installation Guide for Doors and Hardware8. ICC - International Building Code

D. Intent of Hardware Groups

1. Should items of hardware not definitely specified be required for completion of the Work, furnish such items of type and quality comparable to adjacent hardware and appropriate for service required.

2. Where items of hardware aren’t definitely or correctly specified, are required for completion of the Work, a written statement of such omission, error, or other discrepancy to be submitted to Architect, prior to date specified for receipt of bids for clarification by addendum; or, furnish such items in the type and quality established by this specification, and appropriate to the service intended.

E. Allowances

1. Refer to Division 1 for allowance amount and procedures.

F. Alternates


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1. Refer to Division 1 for Alternates and procedures.

1.2 SUBSTITUTIONS:

A. Comply with Division 1.

1.3 SUBMITTALS:


B. Special Submittal Requirements: Combine submittals of this Section with Sections listed below to ensure the "design intent" of the system/assembly is understood and can be reviewed together.

C. Product Data: Manufacturer's specifications and technical data including the following:

1. Detailed specification of construction and fabrication.2. Manufacturer's installation instructions.3. Wiring diagrams for each electric product specified. Coordinate voltage with electrical

before submitting.4. Submit 6 copies of catalog cuts with hardware schedule.5. Provide 9001-Quality Management and 14001-Environmental Management for products

listed in Materials Section 2,2

D. Shop Drawings - Hardware Schedule: Submit 6 complete reproducible copy of detailed hardware schedule in a vertical format.

1. List groups and suffixes in proper sequence.2. Completely describe door and list architectural door number.3. Manufacturer, product name, and catalog number.4. Function, type, and style.5. Size and finish of each item.6. Mounting heights.7. Explanation of abbreviations and symbols used within schedule.8. Detailed wiring diagrams, specially developed for each opening, indicating all electric

hardware, security equipment and access control equipment, and door and frame rough- ins required for specific opening.

E. Templates: Submit templates and "reviewed Hardware Schedule" to door and frame supplier and others as applicable to enable proper and accurate sizing and locations of cutouts and reinforcing.

1. Templates, wiring diagrams and "reviewed Hardware Schedule" of electrical terms toelectrical for coordination and verification of voltages and locations.

F. Samples: (If requested by the Architect)

1. 1 sample of Lever and Rose/Escutcheon design, (pair).2. 3 samples of metai finishes

G. Contract Closeout Submittals: Comply with Division 1 including specific requirements indicated.

1. Operating and maintenance manuals: Submit 3 sets containing the following.


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a. Complete information in care, maintenance, and adjustment, and data on repair and replacement parts, and information on preservation of finishes.

b. Catalog pages for each product.c. Name, address, and phone number of local representative for each manufacturer.d. Parts list for each product.

2. Copy of final hardware schedule, edited to reflect, "As installed".3. Copy of final keying schedule4. As installed “Wiring Diagrams” for each piece of hardware connected to power, both low

voltage and 110 volts.5. One set of special tools required for maintenance and adjustment of hardware, including

changing of cylinders.



1. Statement of qualification for distributor and installers.2. Statement of compliance with regulatory requirements and single source responsibility.3. Distributor's Qualifications: Firm with 3 years experience in the distribution of commercial

hardware.

a. Distributor to employ full time Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC) for the purpose of scheduling and coordinating hardware and establishing keying schedule.

b. Hardware Schedule shall be prepared and signed by an AHC.

4. Installer's Qualifications: Firm with 3 years experienced in installation of similar hardware to that required for this Project, including specific requirements indicated.

5. Regulatory Label Requirements: Provide testing agency label or stamp on hardware for labeled openings.

a. Provide UL listed hardware for labeled and 20 minute openings in conformance with requirements for class of opening scheduled.

b. Underwriters Laboratories requirements have precedence over this specification where conflict exists.

6. Single Source Responsibility: Except where specified in hardware schedule, furnish products of only one manufacturer for each type of hardware.

B. Review Project for extent of finish hardware required to complete the Work. Where there is aconflict between these Specifications and the existing hardware, notify the Architect in writing and furnish hardware in compliance with the Specification unless otherwise directed in writing by the Architect.


A. Packing and Shipping: Comply with Division 1.

1. Deliver products in original unopened packaging with legible manufacturer's identification.2. Package hardware to prevent damage during transit and storage.3. Mark hardware to correspond with "reviewed hardware schedule".4. Deliver hardware to door and frame manufacturer upon request.

B. Storage and Protection: Comply with manufacturer's recommendations.


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1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS:

A. Coordinate hardware with other work. Furnish hardware items of proper design for use on doors and frames of the thickness, profile, swing, security and similar requirements indicated, as necessary for the proper installation and function, regardless of omissions or conflicts in the information on the Contract Documents.

B. Review Shop Drawings for doors and entrances to confirm that adequate provisions will be made for the proper installation of hardware.

1.7 WARRANTY:

A. Refer to Conditions of the Contract

B. Manufacturer's Warranty:

1. Closers: Lifetime2. Exit Devices: Five Years3. Locksets & Cylinders: Three years4. All other Hardware: Two years.

1.8 OW NER'S INSTRUCTION:

A. Instruct Owner’s personnel in operation and maintenance of hardware units.

1.9 MAINTENANCE:

A. Extra Service Materials: Deliver to Owner extra materials from same production run as products installed. Package products with protective covering and identify with descriptive labels. Comply with Division 1 Closeout Submittals Section.

1. Special Tools: Provide special wrenches and tools applicable to each different or special hardware component.

2. Maintenance Tools: Provide maintenance tools and accessories supplied by hardwarecomponent manufacturer.

3. Delivery, Storage and Protection: Comply with Owner’s requirements for delivery, storageand protection of extra service materials.

B. Maintenance Service: Submit for Owner’s consideration maintenance service agreement for electronic products installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS:

A. The following manufacturers are approved subject to compliance with requirements of theContract Documents. Approval of manufacturers other than those listed shall be in accordance with Division 1.

Item: Manufacturer:StanleyBestBestPrecisionStanley Comm QDC100

Approved:HingesLocksetsCylindersExit Devices Closers


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Push/Pull Plates TrimcoProtection Plates TrimcoOverhead Stops ABHDoorStops TrimcoSu rface Bolts TrimcoThreshold & Gasketing National Guard

2.2 MATERIALS:

A. Hinges:

1. Template screw hole locations2. Minimum of 2 permanently lubricated non-detachable bearings3. Equip with easily seated, non-rising pins4. Sufficient size to allow 180-degree swing of door5. Furnish hinges with five knuckles and concealed bearings6. Provide hinge type as listed in schedule.7. Furnish 3 hinges per leaf to 7 foot 6 inch height. Add one for each additional 30 inches in

height or fraction thereof.8. Tested and approved by BHMA for all applicable ANSI Standards for type, size, function

and finish9. UL10C listed for Fire rated doors.

B. Cylindrical Type Locks and Latchsets:

1. Tested and approved by BHMA for ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Operational Grade 1,Extra-Heavy Duty, and be UL10C listed.

2. Provide 9001-Quality Management and 14001-Environmental Management.3. Fit modified ANSI A115.2 door preparation.4. Locksets and cores to be of the same manufacturer to maintain complete lockset

warranty5. Locksets to have anti-rotational studs that are thru-bolted6. Keyed lever shall not have exposed “keeper” hole7. Each lever to have independent spring mechanism controlling it.8. 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) backset9. 9/16 inch (14 mm) throw latchbolt10. Provide sufficient curved strike lip to protect door trim11. Outside lever sleeve to be seamless, of one-piece construction made of a hardened steel

alloy12. Keyed lever to be removable only after core is removed, by authorized control key13. Provide locksets with 7-pin removable and interchangeable core cylinders14. Hub, side plate, shrouded rose, locking pin to be a one-piece casting with a shrouded

locking lug.15. Locksets outside locked lever must withstand minimum 1400 inch pounds of torque. In

excess of that, a replaceable part will shear. Key from outside and inside lever will still operate lockset.

16. Core face must be the same finish as the lockset.17. Functions and design as indicated in the hardware groups.

C. Exit Devices:

1. Exit devices to meet or exceed BHMA for ANS1156.3, Grade 1.


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2. Exit devices to be tested and certified by UL or by a recognized independent laboratory for mechanical operational testing to 10 million cycles minimum with inspection confirming Grade 1 Loaded Forces have been maintained.

3. Exit devices chassis to be investment cast steel, zinc dichromate.4. Exit devices to have stainless steel deadlocking V* through latch bolt.5. Exit devices to be equipped with sound dampening on touchbar.6. Non-fire rated exit devices to have cylinder dogging.7. Touchpad to be “T” style constructed of architectural metal with matching metal end caps.8. Touchbar assembly on wide style exit devices to have a %” clearance to allow for vision

frames.9. All exposed exit device components to be of architectural metals and “true” architectural

finishes.10. Provide strikes as required by application.11. Fire exit hardware to conform to UL1OC and UBC 7-2. UL tested for Accident Hazard.12. Exit device to be heavy investment cast stainless steel. The strike is to be black powder

coated finish.13. Exit devices to have field reversible handing.14. Provide heavy duty vandal resistant lever trim with heavy duty investment cast stainless

steel components and extra strength shock absorbing overload springs. Lever shall not require resetting. Lever design to match locksets and latchsets.

15. Provide 9001-Quality Management and 14001-Environmental Management.16. Vertical Latch Assemblies to have gravity operation, no springs.17. Approved Manufacturers

a. The following manufacturers will be approved contingent on meeting or exceeding the above performance criteria:1) Precision Manufactured by Stanley Security Solutions

D. Cylinders:

1. Provide the necessary cylinder housings, collars, rings & springs as recommended by themanufacturer for proper installation.

2. Provide the proper cylinder cams or tail piece as required to operate all locksets andother keyed hardware items listed in the hardware sets.

3. Coordinate and provide as required for related sections.

E. Door Closers shall:

1. Tested and approved by BHMA for ANSI 156.4, Grade 12. UL10C certified3. Provide 9001-Quality Management and 14001-Environmental Management.4. Closer shall have extra-duty arms and knuckles5. Conform to ANSI 117.16. Maximum 2 7/16 inch case projection with non-ferrous cover7. Four separate adjusting values for closing and latching speed, delayed action and

backcheck8. Provide adapter plates, shim spacers and blade stop spacers as required by frame and

door conditions9. Full rack and pinion type closer with V/z minimum bore10. Mount closers on non-public side of door, unless otherwise noted in specification11. Closers shall be non-handed, non-sized and multi-sized.

F. Door Stops: Provide a dome floor or wall stop for every opening as listed in the hardware sets.

1. Wall stop and floor stop shall be wrought bronze, brass or stainless steel.2. Provide fastener suitable for wall construction.3. Coordinate reinforcement of walls where wall stop is specified.


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4. Provide dome stops where wall stops are not practical: Provide spacers or carpet riser for floor conditions encountered

G. Over Head Stops: Provide a Surface mounted or concealed overhead when a floor or wall stop cannot be used or when listed in the hardware set.

1. Surface overhead stops shall be heavy duty bronze or stainless steel.

H. Push Plates: Provide with four beveled edges ANSI J301, .050 thickness, size as indicated in hardware set. Furnish oval-head countersunk screws to match finish.

I. Pulls with plates: Provide with four beveled edges ANSI J301, .050 thickness Plate s with ANSI J401 Pull as listed in hardware set. Provide proper fasteners for door construction.

J. Kickplates: Provide with four beveled edges ANSI J102, 10 inches high by width less 2 incheson single doors and 1 inch on pairs of doors. Furnish oval-head countersunk screws to match finish.

K. Weatherstripping: Provide at head and jambs only those units where resilient or flexible sealstrip is easily replaceable. Where bar-type weatherstrip is used with parallel arm mounted closers install weatherstrip first.

1. Weatherstrip shall be resilient seal of (Neoprene, Polyurethane, Vinyl, Pile, Nylon Brush,Silicone)

2. UL10C Positive Pressure rated seal set when required.

L. Door Bottoms/Sweeps: Surface mounted or concealed door bottom where listed in thehardware sets.

1. Door seal shall be resilient seal of (Neoprene, Polyurethane, Nylon Brush, Silicone)2. UL10C Positive Pressure rated seal set when required.

M. Thresholds: Thresholds shall be aluminum beveled type with maximum height of Vz forconformance with ADA requirements. Furnish as specified and per details. Provide fasteners and screws suitable for floor conditions.

N. Silencers: Furnish silencers on all interior frames, 3 for single doors, 2 for pairs. Omit where anytype of seals occur.

2.3 FINISH:

A. Designations used in Schedule of Finish Hardware - 3,05, and elsewhere to indicate hardwarefinishes are those listed in ANSI/BHMA A156.18 including coordination with traditional U.S. finishes shown by certain manufacturers for their products

B. Powder coat door closers to match other hardware, unless otherwise noted.

C. Aluminum items shall be finished to match predominant adjacent material. Seals to coordinatewith frame color.


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2.4 KEYS AND KEYING:

A. Provide keyed brass construction cores and keys during the construction period. Construction control and operating keys and core shall not be part of the Owner's permanent keying system or furnished in the same keyway (or key section) as the Owner's permanent keying system. Permanent cores and keys (prepared according to the accepted keying schedule) will be furnished to the Owner.

B. Cylinders, removable and interchangeable core system: Best CORMAX™ Patented 7-pin.

C. Permanent keys and cores: Stamped with the applicable key mark for identification. These visual key control marks or codes will not include the actual key cuts. Permanent keys will also be stamped "Do Not Duplicate."

D. Transmit Grand Masterkeys, Masterkeys and other Security keys to Owner by Registered Mail, return receipt requested.

E. Furnish keys in the following quantities:

1. 1 each Grand Masterkeys2. 4 each Masterkeys3. 2 each Change keys each keyed core4. 15 each Construction masterkeys5. 1 each Control keys

F. The Owner, or the Owner's agent, will install permanent cores and return the construction cores to the Hardware Supplier. Construction cores and keys remain the property of the Hardware Supplier.

G. Keying Schedule: Arrange for a keying meeting, and programming meeting with Architect Owner and hardware supplier, and other involved parties to ensure locksets and locking hardware, are functionally correct and keying and programming complies with project requirements. Furnish 3 typed copies of keying and programming schedule to Architect.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of conditions: Examine doors, frames, related items and conditions under whichWork is to be performed and identify conditions detrimental to proper and or timely completion.

1. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 HARDWARE LOCATIONS:

A. Mount hardware units at heights indicated in the following publications except as specificallyindicated or required to comply with the governing regulations,

1. Recommended Locations for Builder's Hardware for Standard Steel Doors and Frames, by the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI).

2. Recommended locations for Architectural Hardware for flush wood doors (DHI).

3. WDMA Industry Standard I.S.-1A-04, Industry Standard for Architectural wood flush doors.


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3.3 INSTALLATION:

A. Install each hardware item per manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. Do not install surface mounted items until finishes have been completed on the substrate. Set units level, plumb and true to line and location. Adjust and reinforce the attachment substrate as necessary for proper installation and operation.

B. Conform to local governing agency security ordinance.

C. Install Conforming to ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities.

1. Adjust door closer sweep periods so that from the open position of 70 degrees, the door will take at least 3 seconds to move to a point 3 inches from the latch, measured to the landing side of the door.

D. Installed hardware using the manufacturers fasteners provided. Drill and tap all screw holes located in metallic materials. Do not use “Riv-Nuts” or similar products.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL AND FINAL ADJUSTMENT

A. Contractor/Installers, Field Services: After installation is complete, contractor shall inspect thecompleted door openings on site to verify installation o f hardware is complete and properlyadjusted, in accordance with both the Contract Documents and final shop drawings.

1. Check and adjust closers to ensure proper operation.

2. Check latchset, lockset, and exit devices are properly installed and adjusted to ensure proper operation.

a. Verify levers are free from binding.b. Ensure latchbolts and dead bolts are engaged into strike and hardware is

functioning.

3. Report findings, in writing, to architect indicating that all hardware is installed and functioning properly. Include recommendations outlining corrective actions for improperly functioning hardware if required.

3.5 SCHEDULE OF FINISH HARDWARE:

Manufacturer List

ABBEBYNAPRSHSTTR

Code NameABH Manufacturing Inc.Best Access Systems By Others National Guard PrecisionStanley Commercial Hardware Stanley T rimco

Finish List


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Code DescriptionAL Aluminum626 Satin Chromium Plated630 Satin Stainless Steel689 Aluminum PaintedUS26D Chromium Plated, DullUS32D Stainless Steel, Dull

Option List

Code DescriptionR Full Size Rounded Plastic CoverC4 CAM-STANDARD CAMCD CYLINDER DOGGINGHC Hurricane Code DeviceS3 ANSI Strike PackageWS Wind Storm Listed (Miami-Dade/Florida)3/4 3/4" THROW LATCHB4E BEVELED 4 EDGES - KICK PLATESCSK COUNTER SINKING OF KICK and MOP PLATESNRP NON REMOVEABLE PIN STD/HEAVY WT HINGERP3 RINGS-7 PIN MORTISE1/4-20 MS/LA 1/4-20 MACHINE SCREW/LEAD ANCHOR1/4-20 SSMS/LA STAINLESS MACHINE SCREWS/LEAD ANCHOR

Hardware Sets

SET #13 Hinges CB191 4 1 /2 X 4 1 /2 NRP US32D ST1 Lockset 9K3-7AB14D PATD S3 WS 626 BE1 Door Closer QDC113R ( 689 SH1 Kick Plate K0050 10" x2" LDW B4E CSK 630 TR1 Gasketing 127 NA @ Head and Jambs NA1 Drip Cap 16A4"ODW NA1 Brush Door Sweep C627 A NA1 Threshold 653 36" 1/4-20 SSMS/LA AL s NA

SET #23 Hinges CB1914 1 /2 X 4 1 /2 NRP US32D ST1 Lockset 9K3-7D14D PATD S3 WS 626 BE1 Door Closer QDC113R 689 SH1 Gasketing 127 NA @ Head and Jambs NA1 Drip Cap 16A4"ODW NA1 Brush Door Sweep C627 A NA1 Threshold 653 36" 1/4-20 SSMS/LA AL NA

SET #33 Hinges CB191 4 1 /2X 4 1/2 NRP US32D ST1 Exit Device HC 2108X4908D CD 630 PR1 Rim Cylinder 12E-72 PATD 626 BE1 Mortise Cylinder 1E-74 PATD C4 RP3 626 BE1 Door Closer QDC113R 689 SH1 Kick Plate KO050 10" x2" LDW B4E CSK 630 TR


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1 Gasketing 1 Door Sweep1 Threshold

SET #46 Hinges2 Surface Bolt1 Lockset2 Door Closer 1 Astragal1 Gasketing 1 Drip Cap 1 Brush Door Sweep 1 Threshold

127 NA @ Head and Jambs 200 NA653 36" 1/4-20 SSMS/LA

CB191 4 1/2 X 4 1/2 NRP 39229K3-7D14D PATD 3/4 S3 WS QDC113 R By Dr. Mfg.127 NA @ Head and Jambs 16 A4"ODW C627 A653 48" 1/4-20 MS/LA

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SET #53 Hinges 1 Lockset 1 Door Closer 1 Kick Plate 1 Gasketing 1 Door Sweep1 Threshold

SET #66 Hinges2 Surface Bolt1 Lockset2 Door Closer 1 Gasketing1 Drip Cap 1 Brush Door Sweep 1 Astragal Set 1 Threshold

CB191 4 1 /2X4 1/2 NRP 9K3-7R14D PATD S3 WS QDC113 RKO050 10" X 2" LDW B4E CSK 127 NA @ Head and Jambs 200 NA653 36" 1/4-20 SSMS/LA

CB191 4 1 /2X4 1/2 NRP 39229K3-7D14D PATD 3/4 S3 WS QDC113 R127 NA @ Head and Jambs16 A4"ODWC627A140 SA SET 84"653 72" 1/4-20 SSMS/LA

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Hinges Lockset Floor Stop Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 /2X4 1/2 9K3-7AB14D PATD S3 1211 1229A

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SET #8 - Existing door and hardware

NOTE: Existing doors use all existing hardware

SET #93 Hinges 1 Lockset1 Wall Bumper2 Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 /2X4 1/2 NRP 9K3-7D14D PATD S3 1270WV 1229A

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SET #103 Hinges 1 Lockset 1 Door Closer 1 Wall Bumper

CB179 4 1/2X4 1/2 9K3-7D14D PATD S3 QDC111 R 1270WV

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3 Door Silencers 1229A TR

SET #11311113

Hinges Passage Set Door Closer Overhead Stop Kick Plate Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 /2X4 1/2 9K3-0N14D S3 QDC111 R 4424KO050 10" x 2" LDW B4E CSK 1229A

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Hinges Lockset Door Closer Wall Bumper Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 /2X4 1/2 9K3-7D14D PATD S3 QDC111 R 1270WV 1229A

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SET #133111113

Hinges Pull Plate Door Closer Push Plate Kick Plate Wall Bumper Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 /2X4 1/2 1018-3 QDC111 R 1001-3KO050 10" x 2" LDW B4E CSK1270WV1229A

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SET #143 Hinges 1 Privacy Set 1 Wall Bumper 3 Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 /2X4 1/2 9K3-0L14D S3 1270WV 1229A

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SET #153111113

Hinges Privacy Set Door Closer Kick Plate Wall Bumper Threshold Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 / 2 X 4 1/2 9K3-0L14D S3 QDC111 RKO050 10" x 2" LDW B4E CSK1270WVAS DETAILED1229A

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SET #163 Hinges

Lockset Door Closer Kick Plate Wall Bumper Door Silencers

CB179 4 1 /2X4 1/2 9K3-7R14D PATD S3 QDC111 RKO050 10" x 2" LDW B4E CSK1270WV1229A

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SECTION 08 80 00

GLAZING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:1. Wire glass.2. Glazing gaskets.3. Glazing sealants.4. Glazing accessories.

B. Types of work in this section include work for:1. Interior windows.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data.

B. Samples of Glass.

C. Samples of Sealants Exposed to View.

D. Samples of Gaskets.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GLASS TYPES

A. Glass Types - General: Provide wire glass types fabricated of the glass products indicated, as indicated on the drawings.1. Interior glass thickness: 1/8" x 0.030" x 1/8", unless otherwise indicated.2. Where safety glazing is required by governing authorities, provide certified

safety glazing.3. Cut glass to size and shape and drill holes prior to tempering.4. Laminate color: clear.5. Exterior glass is to be a medium shading coefficient.

2.2 INSTALLATION MATERIALS

A. Installation Materials - General: Select products which have appropriateperformance characteristics as recommended by glass and glazing materials manufacturers and which are compatible with all materials with which they will come into contact.

B. Interior Glazing Sealant: Clear, non-sag silicone sealant.

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C. Sealant Tape: Precured, 100 percent solids butyl polyisobutylene rubber with internal spacer rod or of composition limiting compression to a maximum of 50 percent, complying with 806.3 or 807.3 tape, as described in AAMA 800.1. Size tape so that it is under compression when glazing is fully installed.

D. Dense Compression Gaskets: Preformed neoprene, complying with ASTM C 864.1. Select style and size so that soft gasket will be compressed at least 25

percent when glazing is fully installed.

E. Soft Compression Gaskets: Black, preformed closed-cell neoprene, complying with ASTM C 509, Type II; shape and density to maintain seal.1. Sealant tape may be used in lieu of soft gaskets, at contractor's option.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Comply with recommendations for installation contained in the FGMA "Glazing Manual" and "Sealant Manual" except when specifically not recommended or prohibited by the glass or glazing material manufacturer; comply with manufacturer's recommendations.

B. Protect glazing from edge damage during handling and installation.

C. Do not install glass that has edge damage or defects that reduce glass strength or performance or diminish appearance.

3.2 GLAZING IN FRAMES

A. Sealants:1. Use continuous spacers.

a. Exception: For lights of less than 100 united inches, non-continuous spacers may be used, with backer rods to form proper sealant shape.

B. Compression Gaskets: Secure gaskets so they will not work out under normal movement.1. Install so they fit tightly at corners, allowing for stretch during installation.



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LOUVERS AND VENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL


A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General andSupplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to thisSection.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Fixed, extruded-aluminum louvers and insect screens.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Louver Terminology: Definitions of terms for metal louvers contained inAMCA 501 apply to this Section unless otherwise defined in this Section or inreferenced standards.

B. Horizontal Louver: Louver with horizontal blades; i.e., the axis of the blades are horizontal.

C. Storm-Resistant Louver: Louver that provides specified wind-driven rainperformance, as determined by testing according to AMCA 500-L.


A. Structural Performance: Louvers shall withstand the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated without structural failure of louver components, or permanent damage to fasteners and anchors. Wind pressures shall be considered to act normal to the face of the building.

1. Wind Loads: Louvers shall structurally perform to the windloads described on the structural drawings and the Large Missile Impact Requirements of the Florida Building Code 2004 with 2006 Revisions.

B. Louver Performance Ratings: Provide louvers complying with requirements specified, as demonstrated by testing manufacturer's stock units identical to those provided, except for length and width according to AMCA 500-L.

1.5 SUBMITTALS


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A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1. For louvers specified to bear AMCA seal, include printed catalog pages showing specified models with appropriate AMCA Certified Ratings Seals.

B. Shop Drawings: For louvers and accessories. Include plans, elevations,sections, details, and attachments to other work. Show frame profiles and blade profiles, angles, and spacing.

1. Show weep paths, gaskets, flashing, sealant, and other means of preventing water intrusion.

2. Show mullion profiles and locations.

C. Samples for Initial Selection: For units with factory-applied color finishes.

D. Samples for Verification: For type of metal finish required.

E. Delegated-Design Submittal: For louvers indicated to comply with structural performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

F. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed according to AMCA 500-L by a qualified testing agency or by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, for each type of louver and showing compliance with performance requirements specified.


A. Source Limitations: Obtain louvers and vents from single source from a single manufacturer where indicated to be of same type, design, or factory-applied color finish.

B. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following:

1. AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum."

C. SMACNA Standard: Comply with recommendations in SMACNA's"Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" for fabrication, construction details, and installation procedures.


A. Field Measurements: Verify actual dimensions of openings by fieldmeasurements before fabrication.


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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221, Alloy 6063-T5, T-52, or T6.

B. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B 209, Alloy 5005 with temper as required for forming,or as otherwise recommended by metal producer for required finish.

C. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B 26/B 26M, Alloy 319.

D. Fasteners: Use sizes to suit unit installation conditions.

1. For all fastening, use 300 series stainless-steel fasteners.2. For color-finished louvers, use fasteners with heads that match color of

louvers.

E. Postinstalled Fasteners for Concrete and Masonry: Torque-controlledexpansion anchors, made from stainless-steel components, with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to 4 times the loads imposed, for concrete,or 6 times the load imposed, for masonry, as determined by testing perASTM E 488, conducted by a qualified independent testing agency.

F. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying withASTM D 1187.

2.2 FABRICATION, GENERAL

A. Assemble louvers in factory to minimize field splicing and assembly.Disassemble units as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation.

B. Maintain equal louver blade spacing, including separation between blades and frames at head and sill, to produce uniform appearance.

C. Fabricate frames, including integral sills, to fit in openings of sizes indicated, with allowances made for fabrication and installation tolerances, adjoining material tolerances, and perimeter sealant joints.

1. Frame Type: Channel unless otherwise indicated.


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D. Include supports, anchorages, and accessories required for complete assembly.

E. Join frame members to each other and to fixed louver blades with welds concealed from view, threaded fasteners, or both, as standard with louver manufacturer unless otherwise indicated or size of louver assembly makes bolted connections between frame members necessary.

2.3 FIXED, EXTRUDED-ALUMINUM LOUVERS

A. Horizontal Storm-Resistant Louver:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements,provide product by C/S Louvers, RS-8615 (Construction Specialties, Inc.), or comparable product by one of the following:

a. Air Balance Inc.; a Mestek company.b. Air Flow Company, Inc.c. Airolite Company, LLC (The).d. All-Lite Architectural Products.e. Arrow United Industries; a division of Mestek, Inc.f. Greenheck Fan Corporation.g- Industrial Louvers, Inc.h. Reliable Products, Inc.i. Ruskin Company; Tomkins PLC.

2. Louver Depth: Varies.

3. Frame and Blade Nominal Thickness: Not less than 0.080 inch for bladesand 0.080 inch for frames.

4. Louver Performance Ratings:

a. Free Area: Not less than 5.0 sq. ft. for 48-inch-wide by 48-inch-high louver.

b. Air Performance: Not more than 0.10-inch wg static pressure drop at 600-fpm free-area exhaust or intake velocity.

c. Wind-Driven Rain Performance: Not less than 80 percenteffectiveness when subjected to a rainfall rate of 8 inches per hour and a wind speed of 50 mph at a core-area intake velocity of 300 fpm.

5. Blade Profile: per manufacturer.

6. Blade Spacing: per manufacturer.

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2.4 LOUVER SCREENS

A. General: Provide screen at each exterior louver indicated.

1. Screen Location for Fixed Louvers: Interior face.2. Screening Type: Insect screening.

B. Secure screen frames to louver frames with stainless-steel machine screws, spaced a maximum of 6 inches from each corner and at 12 inches o.c.

C. Louver Screen Frames: Fabricate with mitered corners to louver sizesindicated.

1. Metal: Same kind and form of metal as indicated for louver to which screens are attached. Reinforce extruded-aluminum screen frames at corners with clips.

2. Finish: Same finish as louver frames to which louver screens areattached.

3. Type: Rewirable frames with a driven spline for insert screens..

D. Louver Screening for Aluminum Louvers:

1. Provide and install Insect Screening: Stainless steel, 18-by-18, 0.009-inch wire.

2.5 FINISHES, GENERAL

A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.


A. High-Performance Organic Finish: 4-coat fluoropolymer finish complying withAAMA 2605 and containing not less than 70 percent PVDF resin by weight inboth color coat and clear topcoat. Prepare, pretreat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and resin manufacturers' written instructions.

1. Color and Gloss: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION


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A. Examine substrates and openings, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.


3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate setting drawings, diagrams, templates, instructions, and directionsfor installation of anchorages that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry construction. Coordinate delivery of such items to Project site.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Locate and place louvers and vents level, plumb, and at indicated alignment with adjacent work.

B. Use concealed anchorages where possible. Provide brass or lead washers fitted to screws where required to protect metal surfaces and to make a weathertight connection.

C. Form closely fitted joints with exposed connections accurately located and secured.

D. Provide perimeter reveals and openings of uniform width for sealants and joint fillers, as indicated.

E. Repair finishes damaged by cutting, welding, soldering, and grinding. Restore finishes so no evidence remains of corrective work. Return items that cannot be refinished in the field to the factory, make required alterations, and refinish entire unit or provide new units.

F. Protect unpainted galvanized and nonferrous-metal surfaces that will be in contact with concrete, masonry, or dissimilar metals from corrosion and galvanic action by applying a heavy coating of bituminous paint or by separating surfaces with waterproof gaskets or nonmetallic flashing.

G. Install concealed gaskets, flashings, joint fillers, and insulation as louver installation progresses, where weathertight louver joints are required. Comply with Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" for sealants applied during louver installation.

3.4 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING


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A. Test operation of adjustable louvers and adjust as needed to produce fully functioning units that comply with requirements.

B. Clean exposed surfaces of louvers and vents that are not protected bytemporary covering, to remove fingerprints and soil during construction period. Do not let soil accumulate during construction period.

C. Before final inspection, clean exposed surfaces with water and a mild soap ordetergent not harmful to finishes. Thoroughly rinse surfaces and dry.

D. Restore louvers and vents damaged during installation and construction so noevidence remains of corrective work. If results of restoration are unsuccessful, as determined by Architect, remove damaged units and replace with new units.1. Touch up minor abrasions in finishes with air-dried coating that matches

color and gloss of, and is compatible with, factory-applied finish coating.

CLARIFICATION: All exposed Louvers and Vents installed within walls are to be as indicated in this section.



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