Beach_Tower_Specifications.pdf

Specification for Lifeguard Beach Tower, Surveyor Apex Model or Equal

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

Overall height: 14’

Tower dimensions: 15’ width by 16’6” length

Materials to be used for tower construction: 304 stainless steel, 3/4” round steel tubing, 1/4” tempered & tinted glass, and molded structural fiberglass

Color of tower: Blue with Gel-Coat

Window dimensions and placement: All three windows slope out from the bottom approximately 15 degrees to reflect heat and reduce glare. Windows are of 1/4" tempered glass, tinted grey, set with "zip strip" seal

Door placement: Entry-egress to the shelter via two doors; one on the right of the forward-facing shelter, and one on the left. Windows are included in both doors

Security features: Doors and shutters use hardware designed so that the shelter may be secured with one exterior keyed lock

Tower base must have skids for mobility on and off beach sand. Molded structural fiberglass components mounted on a modular steel support structure. Galvanized 304 stainless steel. The support structure incorporates skids designed for towing to and from designated beach sites. The Shelter provides protection from sun, wind, and inclement weather. Maximum forward visibility throughout a 180 degree field for observers. Ventilation and interior air flow when the shelter doors are closed via front and roof vent hatches. Resistance to vandalism is provided by one-piece fiberglass shutters. The operation of the doors and shutters are designed so as to require one person at a time, a period of two (2) minutes or less, to open or to secure the station.

All hinges, latches, fasteners are stainless steel. Exterior bench seat is provided for the lifeguard on the front of the shelter. Interior shelter is equipped with a starboard shelf 14" deep and two lockable storage cabinets. Fiberglass components are finished with the highest quality polyester gel-coat finish. Visually exposed backside surfaces of fiberglass panels are flow coated in white gel-coat. Floor and deck areas have repairable non-skid surfaces, reinforced with 1/2" thick balsa-core. Fiberglass corner structures are reduced to a minimum in order to provide maximum visibility and reinforced with 3/4" round steel tubing. 30 degree ladder with diamond plate treads. Railings and ladder are polished for maximum corrosion resistance. Opti-grey glass (92 percent ultraviolet screening). 304 Stainless Steel Structure (6' Deck Height). Rear Lift Structure Configuration. Rescue Board Locker. Sliding Rear Window with Vandal Resistant Shutter.

DELIVERY

Delivery location: Stinson Beach National Park, Highway 1, Stinson Beach California 94970 Set-up: Tower must be fully set up and tested in overflow parking area of Stinson Beach Park Received by: (Negotiable) April to August