Prefabricated Phone Booths - Q and A Responses.pdf

Federal Bureau of Prisons Prefabricated Phone Booths

Questions and Answers (Q &As)

1. Do you have dimensions for the booth?

*Response: The booths should be approximately 3’ x 3’ so the prefabricated panels can be transported to a housing unit through elevators and existing doorways.

2. Are there any required measurements for the windows?

*Response: Glazing thickness must be 3/4” thick, and booth must have windows on at least 2 sides. There is no window size specification, however, windows must provide clear visibility to occupants.

3. The drawing I believe shows 6ft x 3ft with the door in the 6ft side, is that correct?

*Response: See below.

4. Is that the only dimension the client would accept?

5. Do you have documents on the TDG 05 05 53 component and hardware requirements?

FBOP TECHNICAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

FOR NEW INSTITUTION CONSTRUCTION

Construction & Environmental Review Branch

ISSUE DATE: 03-01-21

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SECTION 05 05 53 – SECURITY METAL FASTENINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Requirements for Security Fasteners

1. The following equipment shall be equipped with security fasteners (pinned Torx) provided by the respective manufacturers:

a. All control panels in the central control.

b. Kitchen equipment.

c. Medical equipment.

d. Laundry equipment.

e. Elevator cab and control panels.

B. The following detention equipment shall be fastened using flush “break-off” head style fasteners:

1. All paracentric lock mounting plates.

2. Glazing stops in inmate cells where the stop is accessible to the inmate.

3. Glazing stops at holding and isolation/observation cells.

4. Glazing stops at SHU Multi-Purpose Rooms.

5. Maximum and medium security light fixtures as specified in Section 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING.

C. Pinned Torx head screws shall be used:

1. For all exposed fasteners inside the Secure Perimeter.

2. On all hinges for detention and commercial grade doors.

3. Pinned Torx fasteners shall be used for all installed furnishings and equipment including, but not limited to medium security and tamper

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resistant light fixtures, annunciator panels, FECs, floor drains, air diffusers, etc.

4. Refer to Sections 08 31 13 and 08 31 13.53 for security fastener requirements in access doors and access panels.

D. Security fasteners are not required for the following:

1. Equipment in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, generator rooms, elevator equipment rooms, communication equipment rooms, including roof-mounted equipment, located inside rooms with doors having 80−Series or Mogul locks.

2. Within pipe or duct chases.

3. Movable furnishings, storage shelving, cabinet hardware.

4. Drywall screws.

5. Builders hardware outside the secure perimeter.

E. Underground Manhole Covers

1. Underground manhole covers shall be secured in accordance with Section 33 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR UTILITIES

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS (Not used)

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings showing type and location of each type of security fastener.

1.4 REFERENCES AND/OR CODES (Not used)

1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (Not used)

1.6 DEFINITIONS (Not used)

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All security fasteners shall be operable by tools produced for use on the specified security fasteners by the fasteners' manufacturers or other

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fabricators licensed by them.

B. All secure fasteners used in exterior locations shall be constructed of a rust resistant material.

C. The detention equipment subcontractor shall assume the responsibility of coordinating the type of security fasteners for this entire project with other subcontractors that shall be operable by no more than two (2) different sets of tools. The detention equipment subcontractor shall furnish and install all security fasteners for security metal doors and frames, detention hardware, security glazing, detention accessories, security mesh partitions, and security access doors. All other subcontractors shall furnish and install security fasteners for their respective work where applicable.

1.8 WARRANTY (Not used)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Security Fasteners

1. Security fasteners' head style shall be selected as appropriate for installation requirements, strength, and finish of adjacent materials.

Size and shape variations shall be such that no more than two (2) different tools/wrenches are required for all security screws on the project. Security fasteners shall consist of the following types and meet the following requirements:

a. Types of security fasteners:

b. Pinned "Torx" head - deep hex-lobe recess with center pin.

(Illustrated below)

c. Flush "break-off" head style.

d. Diameter: #4 through 3/4 “d.

e. Material: stainless steel or alloy steel as required for particular strength or finish.

f. Head Styles: Socket head cap, button, flat or low head as required by application or as indicated.

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g. Plating: Cadmium, zinc, nickel, phosphate, and chrome to match adjacent materials.

Flush Break-off Screw:

Pinned Torx Screw:

2. The detention equipment subcontractor shall deliver to the

Contracting Officer six (6) complete sets of tools for security fasteners and a gross of each type of security fastener used on this project. Each set shall be packaged in a tool kit for easy handling and storage.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Security fasteners, as specified herein, shall be obtained by the manufacturer, supplier, or installer of each component requiring their use, and it shall be their collective responsibility in coordination with the detention equipment subcontractor to ensure use of proper size and type of security screws for each required application.

B. Security fastener installation shall be the responsibility of whoever installs the fasteners under normal application conditions.

C. Use security fasteners for installation of items at security walls and elsewhere as indicated.

D. Reference Section 23 37 13 − DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AND GRILLES

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for the installation of air outlets and inlets. Use break-off connectors with concrete inserts for Division 23 items installed in CMU and concrete walls.

Use pinned torx cap screws with molly anchors for Division 23 items installed in drywall type ceilings.

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