111200 Parking Control Equipment.pdf

Parking Garage Project Number 693-222 Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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SECTION 11 12 00

PARKING CONTROL EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL:

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. Section Includes:

1. Automatic Barrier Gates.

2. Vehicle Detectors.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Asphaltic paving: Section 32 12 16, ASPHALT PAVING.

C. Concrete paving and foundation work: Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

E. Conduit placement, raceway and boxes for equipment, communications, safety and security: DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL and DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY.

F. Structured cabling and power supply to disconnect, junction box, in gate arm unit:

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL and DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY.

G. Electrical characteristics and wiring connections: Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION and Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Qualifications:

1. Approval by Contracting Officer is required of products or service of proposed manufacturer, suppliers, and installers, and will be based upon submission by Contractor of certification that:

a. Installer: Approved by manufacturer of materials and has technical qualifications, experience, trained personnel and facilities to install specified items.

b. Manufacturer's product submitted has been in satisfactory operation, on three installations similar and equivalent in size to this project, for three years. Submit list of installations.

2. Maintenance Proximity: Installer shall maintain a place of business with maintenance facilities not more than two (2) hours normal travel time from project site.

3. UL and NEMA Compliance: Provide internal electrical components required as part of parking control equipment that are listed by UL and comply with applicable NEMA standards.

4. Single-Source Responsibility: Obtain parking control equipment from one source and from a single manufacturer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. In accordance with Division 01 – General Requirements, and submit the following:

1. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

a. Description of parking control equipment material and accessories to be provided.

b. Provide data on operating equipment, characteristics and limitations, and operating temperature ranges.

2. Samples:

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a. Submit two samples of access cards and security program, illustrating size, and coding method.

3. Shop Drawings and Certificates: Indicate plan layout of equipment access lanes, mounting bolt dimensions, conduit and outlet locations, power requirements, and conformation of building electrical requirements. Provide Contractor with mounting bolt template in time for installation.

4. Wiring Diagrams: Detailing wiring for parking control equipment operator, signal, and control systems differentiating clearly between manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring.

a. Show locations of connections to electrical service provided as a unit of work under other Divisions.

5. Maintenance Data: For parking control equipment components for inclusion in

Operating and Maintenance Manuals, include the following:

a. Maintenance Instructions: Provide manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance of parking control equipment.

1) Include recommended methods and frequency for maintaining equipment in optimum operating condition under anticipated traffic and use conditions.

2) Include precautions against materials and methods that may be detrimental to finishes and performance.

3) Lubrication Schedule and Information: Provide lubrication and periodic maintenance requirement schedules including parts list and parts numbers.

6. Operation Data: Provide operating data for operating equipment, including clock timer, changing security access code, and any other pertinent information required for Government operation.

7. Certificates: Quality Control Certificate Submittals and lists specified in paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS.

B. In accordance with Division 01, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, submit following at project closeout: Warranty-Guaranty.

C. In accordance with Division 01, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, submit following at project closeout:

1. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of concealed conduit and vehicle detection activators.

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

A. Conform to applicable NFPA code for fire/ambulance emergency vehicle access.

B. Products Requiring Electrical Connection: Listed and classified by UL testing firm acceptable to authority having jurisdiction as suitable for purpose specified and indicated.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS:

A. Coordinate placement of conduit, accessories, and power wiring to operating equipment.

B. Sequence installation to ensure utility connections are achieved in an orderly and expeditious manner.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

A. Deliver materials to site in original sealed packages or containers; labeled for identification with manufacturer's name and brand.

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B. Store materials in weathertight and dry storage facility. Protect from damage due to handling, weather, and construction operations before, during and after installation.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designation only.

B. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM):

A153/A153M-09 .................... Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

A500-10 ................................. Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and

Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.

A653/A653M-10 .................... Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Structural (Physical) Quality.

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

MG 1-09(R2010) ................... Motors and Generators.

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-11 ..................................... National Electrical Code.

E. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

Electrical Appliance and Utilization Equipment Directory.

1.9 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:

A. Parking Control System: Automatic operation at entrance and exit.

B. Design: Protect against interference or damage by lightning or other electrical influence;

include fuse, over-voltage protection, flash-over protection, and line filter.

C. Entry – Automatic Gate Arm Control: Electrically operated upon detection of vehicle by sensing loop buried in pavement. Activate automatic arm reversing switch if an obstacle is sensed in downward motion.

D. Exit – Automatic Gate Arm Control: Electrically operated upon detection of vehicle by sensing loop buried in pavement. Activate automatic arm reversing switch if an obstacle is sensed in the downward motion. //

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Submit manufacturer's written warranty for materials and installation in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-21.

1. Warranty: Cover keeping equipment operational.

2. Final Acceptance: Requirement for final acceptance shall be continued acceptable use of parking control equipment without a breakdown or stoppage for a period of fifteen (15) calendar days after final acceptance of project by Government.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. Iron and Steel Hardware: ASTM A153; Zinc coating (hot-dip) on iron and steel hardware.

B. Steel: ASTM A653/A653M; Galvanized to G90.

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C. Structural tubing in rounds and shapes: A500; Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.

D. Wood: Clear fir.

2.2 AUTOMATIC GATE:

A. Provide UL approved automatic barrier gate parking access-control system.

B. Cabinet: 1.9 mm, (0.075 inch) minimum cold-rolled steel sheet cabinet, welded and weather tight seams, reinforced internally with welded steel angle framing, thermally insulated to permit heater to maintain cabinet temperature to equipment operating minimum, flush access doors and panels, tamper proof hardware, weather tight gaskets, master keyed locks; furnish two (2) keys for each gate, keyed alike. Conceal mounting bolts inside units:

1. Finish cabinet, interior and exterior, with manufacturer’s standard white baked enamel finish over primer system. Color as indicated in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

C. Arm Control: Mechanism to raise and lower arm by instant reversing electric motor, enclosed speed reducer operated by self contained, plug-in replaceable controller.

Design mechanism with slip clutch to prevent breakage if arm is forced, and to permit manual operation if required. Arm movement to stop and start at reduced speed.

Components of zinc coated steel.

D. Electrical Components: Self-contained, plug-in, replaceable components. Include wiring for control units, zinc plated connection box, grounded convenience outlet, switch for automatic or manual operation, switch to disconnect power unit, thermostatically controlled minimum 250 Watt heater strip with control switch and preset thermostat, and thermal protection disconnect for motor.

2.3 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS:

A. Electrical Characteristics:

1. Provide 1/2 hp rated load amperes.)

2. Provide 115 volts AC, single phase, 60 Hz.

3. Provide //______// amperes maximum // fuse size // circuit breaker size // overcurrent protection //. (//______// minimum circuit capacity.)

4. Provide //______// percent minimum power factor at rated load.

5. Refer to Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES: Electrical connections.

B. Motor: Divisions 26 – ELECTRICAL and 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY;

Instant reversing motor for operation of gate arm. Refer to Section 11 05 12.

C. Controls: Transmit power to gate arm drive shaft through a harmonic acting crank and connecting rod. Fabricate cranks, rod, and drive shaft of galvanized solid bar steel.

D. Wiring Terminations: Provide terminal lugs to match branch circuit conductor quantities, sizes, and materials indicated. Enclose terminal lugs in terminal box sized to NFPA 70.

E. Disconnect Switch: Factory mount disconnect switch in control panel on equipment and refer to provisions of Division 26 - ELECTRICAL.

2.4 ARM AND SUPPORT:

A. Gate Arm: Fabricate gate arm of nominal 25 mm (1 inch) thick, length as indicated, of Wood , two-piece arm, articulating arm with internal counterbalance, (with safety rubber

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1. Finish with manufacturer’s standard coating system with black diagonal stripes on traffic side face.

B. Arm Clamp: Cast metal, quick change clamp and hub bracket, to permit rapid replacement of arm without fitting or drilling. Provide breakaway feature to ensure clean break if arm is struck.

C. End support post required for gate arm of 4.3 m (14 feet) or longer.

D. End Support Post: 50 mm (2 inch) square steel tubular section; 1940 mm (37 inches) high, 3.4 mm, (0.135 inch) minimum wall thickness; with alignment bracket, closed cap and baseplate.

E. Padlocking Feature: To lock gate arm in either open or closed position, if required.

2.6 VEHICLE DETECTION:

A. Vehicle Detection: For use in temperature range of -40 to 71 C; ((-40 to 160) F) to consist of detector unit in conjunction with sensing loop to activate card control and/or barrier gate when vehicle enters or exits.

B. Loop Wire: 14 gage, XHWN or THWN copper; loop size of 1 200 X 1 800 mm. ((48 X 72) inches.)

C. Loop Groove Fill: Same material as pavement.

2.7 FINISHES:

A. Gate Arm: Two coat enamel with reflective black and yellow diagonal stripes both sides of arm.

B. Gate Posts and Cabinets: Baked enamel on steel, color as selected from full color range.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION:

A. Verification of existing conditions before starting work:

1. Prior to beginning installation, examine areas to receive parking control equipment.

Verify that critical dimensions are correct and that conditions are acceptable:

a. Do not proceed with installation of parking control equipment until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

B. Verify that anchor bolts and pavement are ready to receive work and dimensions are as indicated on shop drawings.

C. Verify that electric power is available and of correct characteristics.

3.2 PREPARATION

Provide templates for anchor bolts and other items encased in concrete or below finished surfaces in sufficient time so as not to delay work.

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3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install parking control system and components in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and placement drawings.

B. Cut grooves in pavement surface, install vehicle detection loops and lead-in wires, and fill grooves with loop filler.

C. Install internal electrical wiring, conduit, junction boxes, transformers, circuit breakers, and auxiliary components required.

3.4 ADJUSTING

A. Prior to final acceptance of project adjust system components for smooth operation.

B. Fit and adjust hardware for ease of operation.

1. Lubricate hardware and other moving parts.

2. Readjust parking control system and components at completion of project.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Clean metal surfaces promptly after installation, exercising care to avoid damage to coatings. Touch up damaged shop-applied finishes as required to restore damaged areas.

B. Follow recommendations of manufacturer in selection of cleaning agents. Do not use cleaning agents containing ammonia or other compounds that might damage finished metal surfaces.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Tests:

1. Test operating functions in accordance with manufacturer’s printed checklist.

2. Correct defects revealed by tests. Retest corrected areas until functions are operating properly.

3.7 DEMONSTRATION, TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Instruct Owner’s personnel in proper operation and maintenance of parking control equipment. Train personnel in procedures to follow in event of operational failures or malfunctions.

B. Acceptance: At completion of project, and as a condition of acceptance, parking control equipment and systems shall be operated for a period of 15 consecutive calendar days without breakdown.

3.8 PROTECTION:

A. Protect parking control equipment finished surfaces from damage during installation, and after completion of work until final inspection and acceptance.

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3.9 LISTED ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS FOR PARKING CONTROL EQUIPMENT:

American Parking Equipment Inc.

535 Oxford Street Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario M8Y 1E5

(800) 565-4666.

Amano Parking Systems (Headquarters) 140 Harrison Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068

(800) 367-6649

Amano Parking Systems (Factory) 130 Commerce Boulevard Loveland, OH 45140

(513) 697-9000

Delta Scientific Corporation 24901 West Avenue Stanford Valencia, CA 91335

(800) 521-9330

Federal APD 24700 Crestview Court Farmington Hills, MI 48335

(800) 521-9330

Magnetic Automation Corporation 1715 Independence Blvd., Suite. B-7 Sarasota, FL 34234

(941) 351-7116

Parking Products, Inc.

2517 Wyandotte Road Willow Grove, PA 19090

(215) 657-7500

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