087100 Door Hardware.docx

DOCX document 59 KB Posted

Attached to
Z2DA--Proj #: 629-18-127, Remodel Pharmacy for USP 800
Solicitation number
36C25621R0013
Issued by

About this file

This solicitation is for a construction project to remodel a pharmacy compounding area and build out a new segregated compounding area at a Veterans Health Administration medical center to meet USP 800 requirements. The project is estimated to cost between $1 million and $5 million. It is a 100% set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages database. The work will be performed in New Orleans, Louisiana.

View the file

Other files

File Type Posted
36C25621R0013 0002.docx DOCX document
Sign in Sheet - Pharmacy Remodel Project.pdf PDF
36C25621R0013 0001.pdf PDF
054000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing.docx DOCX document
013323 Shop Drawings.docx DOCX document
262921 01-17 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.docx DOCX document
230593 02-15 TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.docx DOCX document
000110 TOC.docx DOCX document
EXHIBIT C SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION AND CONSENT.docx DOCX document
General Decision LA 20190041 05-31-2019 Orleans Parish LA Building.pdf PDF
224000 09-15 PLUMBING FIXTURES.docx DOCX document
EXHIBIT A PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY SURVEY (1).docx DOCX document
260526 01-17 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.docx DOCX document
017419 Construction Waste Management.doc DOC document
102600 Wall and Door Protection.docx DOCX document
220711 09-19 PLUMBING INSULATION.docx DOCX document
234000 2-12 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES.doc DOC document
230541 02-15 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT.docx DOCX document
230711 02-15 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION.docx DOCX document
072113 Thermal Insulation.docx DOCX document
233100 3-13 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS .docx DOCX document
Architectural Final.pdf PDF
087113 ADO.docx DOCX document
088000 Glazing.docx DOCX document
230800 11-16 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.docx DOCX document
260519 01-17 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.docx DOCX document
092900 Gypsum Board.docx DOCX document
221300 09-15 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING.docx DOCX document
230511 8-17 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.docx DOCX document
000115 List of Drawings.docx DOCX document
092216 Non-Structural Metal Framing.docx DOCX document
Fire Protection Final.pdf PDF
099100 Painting.docx DOCX document
232500 02-15 HVAC WATER TREATMENT.docx DOCX document
Exhibit B Past and Present Performance Questionnaire.docx DOCX document
233700 02-15 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS.docx DOCX document
081113 HM Doors and Frames.docx DOCX document
051200 Structural Steel.docx DOCX document
079200 Joint Sealants.docx DOCX document
262726 01-18 WIRING DEVICES.docx DOCX document
36C25621R0013_2.docx DOCX document
010000 General Requirements.docx DOCX document
075423 Thermoplastic Polyolefin Roofing.docx DOCX document
220523 09-15 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING.docx DOCX document
260511 01-16 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS .docx DOCX document
096723-30 Resinous Decorative Mortar Flooring.docx DOCX document
078400 Firestopping.docx DOCX document
230923 9-11 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.doc DOC document
230512 08-17 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT.docx DOCX document
211313 06-15 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.docx DOCX document
Show 40 more

Latest 50 of 77 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.

On GovTribe

Work with this file

  • Download the original file
  • Contacts named in this file
  • Similar government files
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Text version

Renovate Pharmacy for USP 800 VAMC New Orleans, LA 01-01-16

SECTION 08 71 00

DOOR HARDWARE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Door hardware and related items necessary for complete installation and operation of doors.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A.Caulking: Section 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS.
B.Application of Hardware: Section 08 11 13, HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES, Section 08 17 10, INTEGRATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES, Section 08 71 13, AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS and Section 08 71 13.11, LOW ENERGY DOOR OPERATORS.
C.Painting: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
D.Electrical: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

1.3 GENERAL

A.All hardware shall comply with UFAS, (Uniform Federal Accessible Standards) unless specified otherwise.
B.Provide rated door hardware assemblies where required by most current version of the International Building Code (IBC).
C.Hardware for Labeled Fire Doors and Exit Doors: Conform to requirements of NFPA 80 for labeled fire doors and to NFPA 101 for exit doors, as well as to other requirements specified. Provide hardware listed by UL, except where heavier materials, large size, or better grades are specified herein under paragraph HARDWARE SETS. In lieu of UL labeling and listing, test reports from a nationally recognized testing agency may be submitted showing that hardware has been tested in accordance with UL test methods and that it conforms to NFPA requirements.
D.Hardware for application on metal and wood doors and frames shall be made to standard templates. Furnish templates to the fabricator of these items in sufficient time so as not to delay the construction.
E.The following items shall be of the same manufacturer, except as otherwise specified:
1.Mortise locksets.
2.Hinges for hollow metal doors.
3.Surface applied overhead door closers.

1.4 WARRANTY

A.Automatic door operators shall be subject to the terms of FAR Clause 52.246-21, except that the Warranty period shall be two years in lieu of one year for all items except as noted below:
1.Locks, latchsets, and panic hardware: 5 years.
2.Door closers: 10 years.

1.5 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. In accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Article titled "INSTRUCTIONS", furnish maintenance manuals and instructions on all door hardware. Provide installation instructions with the submittal documentation.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A.Submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Submit 6 copies of the schedule per Section 01 33 23. Submit 2 final copies of the final approved schedules to VAMC Locksmith as record copies (VISN Locksmith if the VAMC does not have a locksmith).
B.Hardware Schedule: Prepare and submit hardware schedule in the following form:
Hardware Item
Quantity
Size
Reference Publication Type No.
Finish
Mfr. Name and Catalog No.
Key Control Symbols
UL Mark (if fire rated and listed)
ANSI/BHMA Finish Designation
C.Samples and Manufacturers' Literature:
1.Samples: All hardware items (proposed for the project) that have not been previously approved by Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association shall be submitted for approval. Tag and mark all items with manufacturer's name, catalog number and project number.
2.Samples are not required for hardware listed in the specifications by manufacturer's catalog number, if the contractor proposes to use the manufacturer's product specified.
D.Certificate of Compliance and Test Reports: Submit certificates that hardware conforms to the requirements specified herein. Certificates shall be accompanied by copies of reports as referenced. The testing shall have been conducted either in the manufacturer's plant and certified by an independent testing laboratory or conducted in an independent laboratory, within four years of submittal of reports for approval.

1.7 DELIVERY AND MARKING

A. Deliver items of hardware to job site in their original containers, complete with necessary appurtenances including screws, keys, and instructions. Tag one of each different item of hardware and deliver to Resident Engineer for reference purposes. Tag shall identify items by Project Specification number and manufacturer's catalog number. These items shall remain on file in Resident Engineer's office until all other similar items have been installed in project, at which time the Resident Engineer will deliver items on file to Contractor for installation in predetermined locations on the project.

1.8 preinstallation meeting

A.Convene a preinstallation meeting not less than 30 days before start of installation of door hardware. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Contractor and Installer, Architect, Project Engineer and VA Locksmith, Hardware Consultant, and Hardware Manufacturer’s Representative. Review the following:
1.Inspection of door hardware.
2.Job and surface readiness.
3.Coordination with other work.
4.Protection of hardware surfaces.
5.Substrate surface protection.
6.Installation.
7.Adjusting.
8.Repair.
9.Field quality control.

10. Cleaning.

1.9 INSTRUCTIONS

A.Hardware Set Symbols on Drawings: Except for protective plates, door stops, mutes, thresholds and the like specified herein, hardware requirements for each door are indicated on drawings by symbols. Symbols for hardware sets consist of letters (e.g., "HW") followed by a number. Each number designates a set of hardware items applicable to a door type.
B.Keying: All cylinders shall be keyed into Grand Master Key System. Provide removable core cylinders that are removable only with a special key or tool without disassembly of knob or lockset. Cylinders shall be 7 pin type. Keying information shall be furnished at a later date by the COR.
C.Keying: A new Great Grandmaster key shall be established for this project. The key system shall be small format (Best size and profile) removable core type as previously described. The key blanks shall be protected by a utility patent with a minimum seven years remaining on the patent from the start of construction, and protected by contract-controlled distribution. The manufacturer shall furnish code pattern listings in both paper and electronic formats so keys may be reproduced by code.; provide electronic format in file type required by project’s key control software. The manufacturer shall design the new key system with the capacity to rekey the existing system and also provide for 25 percent expansion capability beyond this requirement. Submit a keying chart for approval showing proposed keying layout and listing expansion capacity.
1.Keying information will be furnished to the Contractor by the COR.
2.Supply information regarding key control of cylinder locks to manufacturers of equipment having cylinder type locks. Notify Resident Engineer immediately when and to whom keys or keying information is supplied. Return all such keys to the Resident Engineer.

1.10 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A.The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. In text, hardware items are referred to by series, types, etc., listed in such specifications and standards, except as otherwise specified.
B.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
F883-04Padlocks

E2180-07................Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials

C.American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (ANSI/BHMA):
A156.1-06Butts and Hinges
A156.2-03Bored and Pre-assembled Locks and Latches
A156.3-08Exit Devices, Coordinators, and Auto Flush Bolts
A156.4-08Door Controls (Closers)
A156.5-14Cylinders and Input Devices for Locks.
A156.6-05Architectural Door Trim
A156.8-05Door Controls-Overhead Stops and Holders
A156.11-14Cabinet Locks

A156.12-05 .............Interconnected Locks and Latches A156.13-05 Mortise Locks and Latches Series 1000 A156.14-07 .............Sliding and Folding Door Hardware

A156.15-06Release Devices-Closer Holder, Electromagnetic and Electromechanical
A156.16-08Auxiliary Hardware

A156.17-04 .............Self-Closing Hinges and Pivots A156.18-06 Materials and Finishes A156.20-06 .............Strap and Tee Hinges, and Hasps

A156.21-09Thresholds
A156.22-05Door Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems
A156.23-04Electromagnetic Locks
A156.24-03Delayed Egress Locking Systems

A156.25-07 .............Electrified Locking Devices A156.26-06 Continuous Hinges A156.28-07 .............Master Keying Systems A156.29-07 .............Exit Locks and Alarms A156.30-03 .............High Security Cylinders

A156.31-07Electric Strikes and Frame Mounted Actuators
A156.36-10Auxiliary Locks
A250.8-03Standard Steel Doors and Frames
D.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
80-10Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
101-09Life Safety Code
E.Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
Building Materials Directory (2008)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 BUTT HINGES

A.ANSI A156.1. Provide only three-knuckle hinges, except five-knuckle where the required hinge type is not available in a three-knuckle version (e.g., some types of swing-clear hinges). The following types of butt hinges shall be used for the types of doors listed, except where otherwise specified:
1.Interior Doors: Type A8112/A5112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A8111/A5111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide.
B.Provide quantity and size of hinges per door leaf as follows:

1. Doors up to 1210 mm (4 feet) high: 2 hinges.

2. Doors 1210 mm (4 feet) to 2260 mm (7 feet 5 inches) high: 3 hinges minimum.

3. Doors up to 900 mm (3 feet) wide, standard weight: 114 mm x 114 mm (4-1/2 inches x 4-1/2 inches) hinges.

4. Doors over 900 mm (3 feet) to 1065 mm (3 feet 6 inches) wide, standard weight: 127 mm x 114 mm (5 inches x 4-1/2 inches).

5. Doors over 1065 mm (3 feet 6 inches) to 1210 mm (4 feet), heavy weight: 127 mm x 114 mm (5 inches x 4-1/2 inches).

6. Provide heavy-weight hinges where specified.

C. See Articles "MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE" and "HARDWARE SETS" for pivots and hinges other than butts specified above and continuous hinges specified below.

2.2 CONTINUOUS HINGES

A.ANSI/BHMA A156.26, Grade 1-600.
1.Listed under Category N in BHMA's "Certified Product Directory."
B.General: Minimum 0.120-inch- (3.0-mm-) thick, hinge leaves with minimum overall width of 4 inches (102 mm); fabricated to full height of door and frame and to template screw locations; with components finished after milling and drilling are complete
C.Continuous, Barrel-Type Hinges: Hinge with knuckles formed around a Teflon-coated 6.35mm (0.25-inch) minimum diameter pin that extends entire length of hinge.
1.Base Metal for Interior Hinges: Stainless steel.
2.Provide with non-removable pin (hospital tip option) at lockable outswing doors.
3.Where required to clear adjacent casing, trim, and wall conditions and allow full door swing, provide wide throw hinges of minimum width required.
4.Provide with manufacturer’s cut-outs for separate mortised power transfers and/or mortised automatic door bottoms where they occur.
5.Where thru-wire power transfers are integral to the hinge, provide hinge with easily removable portion to allow easy access to wiring connections.
6.Where models are specified that provide an integral wrap-around edge guard for the hinge edge of the door, provide manufacturer’s adjustable threaded stud and machine screw mechanism to allow the door to be adjusted within the wrap-around edge guard.

2.3 DOOR CLOSING DEVICES

A. Closing devices shall be products of one manufacturer for each type specified.

2.4 OVERHEAD CLOSERS

A.Conform to ANSI A156.4, Grade 1.
B.Closers shall conform to the following:
1.The closer shall have minimum 50 percent adjustable closing force over minimum value for that closer and have adjustable hydraulic back check effective between 60 degrees and 85 degrees of door opening.
2.Where specified, closer shall have hold-open feature.
3.Size Requirements: Provide multi-size closers, sizes 1 through 6, except where multi-size closer is not available for the required application.
4.Material of closer body shall be forged or cast.
5.Arm and brackets for closers shall be steel, malleable iron or high strength ductile cast iron.
6.Where closers are exposed to the exterior or are mounted in rooms that experience high humidity, provide closer body and arm assembly of stainless steel material.
7.Closers shall have full size metal cover; plastic covers will not be accepted.
8.Closers shall have adjustable hydraulic back-check, separate valves for closing and latching speed, adjustable back-check positioning valve, and adjustable delayed action valve.
9.Provide closers with any accessories required for the mounting application, including (but not limited to) drop plates, special soffit plates, spacers for heavy-duty parallel arm fifth screws, bull-nose or other regular arm brackets, longer or shorter arm assemblies, and special factory templating. Provide special arms, drop plates, and templating as needed to allow mounting at doors with overhead stops and/or holders.

10. Closer arms or backcheck valve shall not be used to stop the door from overswing, except in applications where a separate wall, floor, or overhead stop cannot be used.

11. Provide parallel arm closers with heavy duty rigid arm.

12. Where closers are to be installed on the push side of the door, provide parallel arm type except where conditions require use of top jamb arm.

13. Provide all surface closers with the same body attachment screw pattern for ease of replacement and maintenance.

14. All closers shall have a 1 ½” (38mm) minimum piston diameter.

2.5 DOOR STOPS

A.Conform to ANSI A156.16.
B.Provide door stops wherever an opened door or any item of hardware thereon would strike a wall, column, equipment or other parts of building construction. For concrete, masonry or quarry tile construction, use lead expansion shields for mounting door stops.
C.Where cylindrical locks with turn pieces or pushbuttons occur, equip wall bumpers Type L02251 (rubber pads having concave face) to receive turn piece or button.
D.Provide floor stops (Type L02141 or L02161 in office areas; Type L02121 x 3 screws into floor elsewhere. Wall bumpers, where used, must be installed to impact the trim or the door within the leading half of its width. Floor stops, where used, must be installed within 4-inches of the wall face and impact the door within the leading half of its width.
E.Where drywall partitions occur, use floor stops, Type L02141 or L02161 in office areas, Type L02121 elsewhere.
F.Provide stop Type L02011, as applicable for exterior doors. At outswing doors where stop can be installed in concrete, provide stop mated to concrete anchor set in 76mm (3-inch) core-drilled hole and filled with quick-setting cement.
G.Omit stops where floor mounted door holders are required and where automatic operated doors occur.
H.Provide appropriate roller bumper for each set of doors (except where closet doors occur) where two doors would interfere with each other in swinging.
I.Provide appropriate door mounted stop on doors in individual toilets where floor or wall mounted stops cannot be used.
J.Provide overhead surface applied stop Type C02541, ANSI A156.8 on patient toilet doors in bedrooms where toilet door could come in contact with the bedroom door.
K.Provide door stops on doors where combination closer magnetic holders are specified, except where wall stops cannot be used or where floor stops cannot be installed within 4-inches of the wall.
L.Where the specified wall or floor stop cannot be used, provide concealed overhead stops (surface-mounted where concealed cannot be used).

2.6 LOCKS AND LATCHES

A.Conform to ANSI A156.2. Locks and latches for doors 45 mm (1-3/4 inch) thick or over shall have beveled fronts. Lock cylinders shall have not less than seven pins. Cylinders for all locksets shall be removable core type. Cylinders shall be furnished with construction removable cores and construction master keys. Cylinder shall be removable by special key or tool. Construct all cores so that they will be interchangeable into the core housings of all mortise locks, rim locks, cylindrical locks, and any other type lock included in the Great Grand Master Key System. Disassembly of lever or lockset shall not be required to remove core from lockset. All locksets or latches on double doors with fire label shall have latch bolt with 19 mm (3/4 inch) throw, unless shorter throw allowed by the door manufacturer’s fire label. Provide temporary keying device or construction core to allow opening and closing during construction and prior to the installation of final cores.
B.In addition to above requirements, locks and latches shall comply with following requirements:
1.Mortise Lock and Latch Sets: Conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.13. Mortise locksets shall be series 1000, minimum Grade 2. All locksets and latchsets, shall have lever handles fabricated from cast stainless steel. Provide sectional (lever x rose) lever design matching Hospital Standard. No substitute lever material shall be accepted. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with 122.55 mm (4-7/8-inch) curved lip strike and wrought box. At outswing pairs with overlapping astragals, provide flat lip strip with 21mm (7/8-inch) lip-to-center dimension. Lock function F02 shall be furnished with emergency tools/keys for emergency entrance. All lock cases installed on lead lined doors shall be lead lined before applying final hardware finish. Furnish armored fronts for all mortise locks. Where mortise locks are installed in high-humidity locations or where exposed to the exterior on both sides of the opening, provide non-ferrous mortise lock case.
2.Cylindrical Lock and Latch Sets: levers shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Cylindrical locksets shall be series 4000 Grade I. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with 122.55 mm (4-7/8-inch) curved lip strike and wrought box. At outswing pairs with overlapping astragals, provide flat lip strip with 21mm (7/8-inch) lip-to-center dimension. Provide lever design to match design selected by Architect or to match existing lever design. Where two turn pieces are specified for lock F76, turn piece on inside knob shall lock and unlock inside knob, and turn piece on outside knob shall unlock outside knob when inside knob is in the locked position. (This function is intended to allow emergency entry into these rooms without an emergency key or any special tool.)
3.Auxiliary locks shall be as specified under hardware sets and conform to ANSI A156.36.

2.7 ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKS

A.ANSI/BHMA A156.23; electrically powered, of strength and configuration indicated; with electromagnet attached to frame and armature plate attached to door. Listed under Category E in BHMA's "Certified Product Directory."
1.Type: Full interior, as required by application indicated.
2.Strength Ranking: 1000 lbf (4448 N).
3.Inductive Kickback Peak Voltage: Not more than 0 V.
4.Residual Magnetism: Not more than 0 lbf (0 N)to separate door from

2.8 KEYS

A.Stamp all keys with change number and key set symbol. Furnish keys in quantities as follows:
Locks/Keys
Quantity
Cylinder locks
2 keys each
Cylinder lock change key blanks
100 each different key way
Masterkeyed sets
6 keys each
Grand Master sets
6 keys each
Great Grand Master set
5 keys
Control key
2 keys

2.9 ARMOR PLATES, KICK PLATES, MOP PLATES

A.Conform to ANSI Standard A156.6.
B.Provide protective plates as specified below:
1.Kick plates, mop plates and armor plates of metal, Type J100 series.
2.Provide kick plates and mop plates where specified. Kick plates shall be 254 mm (10 inches) or 305 mm (12 inches) high. Mop plates shall be 152 mm (6 inches) high. Both kick and mop plates shall be minimum 1.27 mm (0.050 inches) thick. Provide kick and mop plates beveled on all 4 edges (B4E). On push side of doors where jamb stop extends to floor, make kick plates 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) less than width of door, except pairs of metal doors which shall have plates 25 mm (1 inch) less than width of each door. Extend all other kick and mop plates to within 6 mm (1/4 inch) of each edge of doors. Kick and mop plates shall butt astragals. For jamb stop requirements, see specification sections pertaining to door frames.
3.Kick plates and/or mop plates are not required on following door sides:
a.Armor plate side of doors;
b.Closet side of closet doors;
4.Armor plates for doors are listed under Article "Hardware Sets". Armor plates shall be thickness as noted in the hardware set, 875 mm (35 inches) high and 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) less than width of doors, except on pairs of metal doors. Provide armor plates beveled on all 4 edges (B4E). Plates on pairs of metal doors shall be 25 mm (1 inch) less than width of each door. Where top of intermediate rail of door is less than 875 mm (35 inches) from door bottom, extend armor plates to within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of top of intermediate rail. On doors equipped with panic devices, extend armor plates to within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of panic bolt push bar.

2.10 FLUSH BOLTS (AUTOMATIC)

A. Conform to ANSI A156.3. Dimension of flush bolts shall conform to ANSI A115. Bolts shall conform to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., requirements for fire door hardware. Flush bolts shall automatically latch and unlatch. Furnish dustproof strikes conforming to ANSI A156.16 for bottom flushbolt. Face plates for dustproof strike shall be rectangular and not less than 38 mm by 90 mm (1-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches).

2.11 COORDINATORS

A. Conform to ANSI A156.16. Coordinators, when specified for fire doors, shall comply with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., requirements for fire door hardware. Coordinator may be omitted on exterior pairs of doors where either door will close independently regardless of the position of the other door. Coordinator may be omitted on interior pairs of non-labeled open where open back strike is used. Open back strike shall not be used on labeled doors. Paint coordinators to match door frames, unless coordinators are plated. Provide bar type coordinators, except where gravity coordinators are required at acoustic pairs. For bar type coordinators, provide filler bars for full width and, as required, brackets for push-side surface mounted closers, overhead stops, and vertical rod panic strikes.

2.12 THRESHOLDS

A.Conform to ANSI A156.21, mill finish extruded aluminum, except as otherwise specified. In existing construction, thresholds shall be installed in a bed of sealant with ¼-20 stainless steel machine screws and expansion shields. In new construction, embed aluminum anchors coated with epoxy in concrete to secure thresholds. Furnish thresholds for the full width of the openings.
B.For thresholds at elevators entrances see other sections of specifications.
C.At exterior doors and any interior doors exposed to moisture, provide threshold with non-slip abrasive finish.
D.Provide with miter returns where threshold extends more than 12 mm (0.5 inch) beyond face of frame.
2.13AUTOMATIC DOOR BOTTOM SEAL AND RUBBER GASKET FOR DOORS
A.Conform to ANSI A156.22. Provide mortise or under-door type, except where not practical. For mortise automatic door bottoms, provide type specific for door construction (wood or metal).

2.14 MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE

A.Access Doors (including Sheet Metal, Screen and Woven Wire Mesh Types): Except for fire-rated doors and doors to Temperature Control Cabinets, equip each single or double metal access door with Lock Type E07213, conforming to ANSI A156.11. Key locks as directed. Ship lock prepaid to the door manufacturer. Hinges shall be provided by door manufacturer.
B.Mutes: Conform to ANSI A156.16. Provide door mutes or door silencers Type L03011 or L03021, depending on frame material, of white or light gray color, on each steel or wood door frame, except at fire-rated frames, lead-lined frames and frames for sound-resistant, lightproof and electromagnetically shielded doors. Furnish 3 mutes for single doors and 2 mutes for each pair of doors, except double-acting doors. Provide 4 mutes or silencers for frames for each Dutch type door. Provide 2 mutes for each edge of sliding door which would contact door frame.

2.15 FINISHES

A.Exposed surfaces of hardware shall have ANSI A156.18, finishes as specified below. Finishes on all hinges, pivots, closers, thresholds, etc., shall be as specified below under "Miscellaneous Finishes." For field painting (final coat) of ferrous hardware, see Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
B.626 or 630: All surfaces on exterior and interior of buildings, except where other finishes are specified.
C.Miscellaneous Finishes:
1.Hinges --exterior doors: 626 or 630.
2.Hinges --interior doors: 652 or 630.
4.Door Closers: Factory applied paint finish. Dull or Satin Aluminum color.
5.Thresholds: Mill finish aluminum.
6.Cover plates for floor hinges and pivots: 630.
7.Other primed steel hardware: 600.
D.Hardware Finishes for Existing Buildings: U.S. Standard finishes shall match finishes of hardware in (similar) existing spaces
E.Anti-microbial Coating: All hand-operated hardware (levers, pulls, push bars, push plates, paddles, and panic bars) shall be provided with an anti-microbial/anti-fungal coating that has passed ASTM E2180 tests. Coating to consist of ionic silver (Ag+). Silver ions surround bacterial cells, inhibiting growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew by blockading food and respiration supplies.

2.16 BASE METALS

A.Apply specified U.S. Standard finishes on different base metals as following:
Finish
Base Metal
652
Steel
626
Brass or bronze
630
Stainless steel

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HARDWARE HEIGHTS

A.For existing buildings locate hardware on doors at heights to match existing hardware. The Contractor shall visit the site, verify location of existing hardware and submit locations to VA COR for approval.
B.Hardware Heights from Finished Floor:
1.Locksets and latch sets centerline of strike 1024 mm (40-5/16 inches).
2.Locate other hardware at standard commercial heights. Locate push and pull plates to prevent conflict with other hardware.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A.Closer devices, including those with hold-open features, shall be equipped and mounted to provide maximum door opening permitted by building construction or equipment. Closers shall be mounted on side of door inside rooms, and away from corridors except anteroom doors which shall have closer installed parallel arm on exterior side of doors. Where closers are mounted on doors they shall be mounted with sex nuts and bolts; foot shall be fastened to frame with machine screws.
B.Hinge Size Requirements:
Door Thickness
Door Width
Hinge Height
45 mm (1-3/4 inch)
900 mm (3 feet) and less
113 mm (4-1/2 inches)
45 mm (1-3/4 inch)
Over 900 mm (3 feet) but

not more than 1200 mm (4 feet) 125 mm (5 inches)

35 mm (13/8 inch) (hollow core wood doors)
Not over 1200 mm (4 feet)
113 mm (4-1/2 inches)
C.Hinge leaves shall be sufficiently wide to allow doors to swing clear of door frame trim and surrounding conditions.
D.Where new hinges are specified for new doors in existing frames or existing doors in new frames, sizes of new hinges shall match sizes of existing hinges; or, contractor may reuse existing hinges provided hinges are restored to satisfactory operating condition as approved by Resident Engineer. Existing hinges shall not be reused on door openings having new doors and new frames. Coordinate preparation for hinge cut-outs and screw-hole locations on doors and frames.
E.Hinges Required Per Door:
Doors 1500 mm (5 ft) or less in height
2 butts
Doors over 1500 mm (5 ft) high and not over 2280 mm (7 ft 6 in) high
3 butts
Doors over 2280 mm (7 feet 6 inches) high
4 butts
Dutch type doors
4 butts
Doors with spring hinges 1370 mm (4 feet 6 inches) high or less
2 butts
Doors with spring hinges over 1370 mm (4 feet 6 inches)
3 butts
F.Fastenings: Suitable size and type and shall harmonize with hardware as to material and finish. Provide machine screws and lead expansion shields to secure hardware to concrete, ceramic or quarry floor tile, or solid masonry. Fiber or rawl plugs and adhesives are not permitted. All fastenings exposed to weather shall be of nonferrous metal.
G.After locks have been installed; show in presence of Resident Engineer that keys operate their respective locks in accordance with keying requirements. (All keys, Master Key level and above shall be sent Registered Mail to the Medical Center Director along with the bitting list. Also a copy of the invoice shall be sent to the Resident Engineer for his records.) Installation of locks which do not meet specified keying requirements shall be considered sufficient justification for rejection and replacement of all locks installed on project.

3.3 FINAL INSPECTION

A.Installer to provide letter to VA Resident/Project Engineer that upon completion, installer has visited the Project and has accomplished the following:
1.Re-adjust hardware.
2.Evaluate maintenance procedures and recommend changes or additions, and instruct VA personnel.
3.Identify items that have deteriorated or failed.
4.Submit written report identifying problems.

3.4 DEMONSTRATION

A. Demonstrate efficacy of mechanical hardware and electrical, and electronic hardware systems, including adjustment and maintenance procedures, to satisfaction of Resident/Project Engineer and VA Locksmith.

3.5 HARDWARE SETS

A.Following sets of hardware correspond to hardware symbols shown on drawings. Only those hardware sets that are shown on drawings will be required. Disregard hardware sets listed in specifications but not shown on drawings.
B.Hardware Consultant working on a project will be responsible for providing additional information regarding these hardware sets. The numbers shown in the following sets come from BHMA standards.

ELECTRIC HARDWARE ABBREVIATIONS LEGEND:

ADO = Automatic Door Operator EMCH = Electro-Mechanical Closer-Holder MHO = Magnetic Hold-Open (wall- or floor-mounted)

HW-P1 OFFICE OR CORRIDOR TO ANTE ROOM OR CHEMO STORAGE

Each Door to Have: NON-RATED/RATED

1-1/2 PR HINGES-HEAVYWEIGHT BB1168 5 X 4-1/2 X US26D

1LOCKSET X LEVER X US26D
1 EAARMOR PLATE 36”H X 2”LDW X US26D

1 EA WALL FLOOR STOP

1 CLOSER CO2011

1 SET GASKETED SEALS

1 INTERLOCKING, GASKETED THRESHOLD

1 ELECTRIC STRIKE-INTERFACE WITH RELAY TO FAIL OPEN ON ACTIVATION OF FIRE ALARM-omit at Chemo storage

3 EA SILENCERS

HW-P2 ANTE ROOM TO IV BUFFER

Each Door to Have: NON-RATED

1-1/2 PR HINGES-HEAVYWEIGHT BB1168 5 X 4-1/2 X US26D

1 LATCHSET X LEVER X US26D

2 EA ARMOR PLATE 36”H X 2”LDW X US26D

1 EA WALL FLOOR STOP

1 CLOSER CO2011

1 SET GASKETED SEALS

1 INTERLOCKING, GASKETED THRESHOLD

3 EA SILENCERS

1 AUTOMATIC (POWERED) DOOR OPERATOR WITH REQUIRED ACCESSORIES INDICATED INCLUDING PUSH BUTTON ENTRY AND EXIT

HW-P4 ANTE ROOM TO CHEMO BUFFER

Each Door to Have: NON-RATED

1-1/2 PR HINGES-HEAVYWEIGHT BB1168 5 X 4-1/2 X US26D

1 LATCHSET X US26D

1 EA ARMOR PLATE 36”H X 2”LDW X US26D

1 EA WALL FLOOR STOP

1 CLOSER CO2011

1 SET GASKETED SEALS

1 INTERLOCKING, GASKETED THRESHOLD

3 EA SILENCERS

1 AUTOMATIC (POWERED) DOOR OPERATOR WITH REQUIRED ACCESSORIES INDICATED INCLUDING PUSH BUTTON ENTRY AND EXIT

Mount all closers on secure side of door. All automatic door operator devices to be interfaced with fire alarm to “fail open” in case of fire alarm activation. Manufacturers listed in specification are basis of design. Products of other manufacturers that meet or exceed all performance criteria of the named manufacturer are acceptable. Furnish schedule completed by AHC certified hardware consultant for approval.

HW-11C

Each Pair to Have: RATED

HingesQUANTITY & TYPE AS REQUIRED
1Set Auto Flush BoltsTYPE 25 LESS BOTTOM BOLT
1Storeroom LockF07
1CoordinatorTYPE 21A
1Overlapping Astragal withR0Y634 x R0Y154 x THRU-BOLTS
Self-Adhesive Seal
2ClosersC02011/C02021
2Kick PlatesJ102 (@ STORAGE ROOMS ONLY)
2Floor StopsL02121 x 3 FASTENERS
1ThresholdJ32300 x 57 MM WIDTH (2-1/4 INCHES)
2Auto Door BottomsR0Y346 – HEAVY DUTY
2Set Self-Adhesive SealsR0Y154

- E N D 08 71 00-1

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .