2-23337-11-61-63 - Theatrical Seating Wagons.pdf

PACE Center – Pit Seating Wagons August 18, 2026

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SECTION 11 61 63

THEATRICAL SEATING WAGONS

1. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Scope of work

1. Movable seating wagons placed on the existing orchestra pit lift when the lift is at auditorium level. Wagons are in sections which are manually positioned with low clearance casters, hinged sections and capable of being locked in place on lift Existing seats are currently bolted to the lift table itself and will need to be installed on the wagons. Existing groupings of seats (2 and 3) to remain as grouped. Wagons are to be attached to each other and locked in place on the lift table with locating pins and sockets.

2. The seat wagons are to be fabricated off site. Field dimensioning and verification is by this contractor.

3. Installation of the seats is by this contractor. Attic stock of seats can be provided by the client for test fitting, existing seats will need to be installed by this contractor on the new wagons when delivered for site for final installation.

B. Section Includes:

1. Work in the following space:

a. Mainstage Theater

2. Systems:

a. Seating Wagon: A moveable wagon carrying audience seating and located on the orchestra pit lift.

3. Materials, components, modifications, assemblies, equipment, and services as specified herein. These include, but are not limited to:

a. In person verification of site dimensions and condition

b. Engineering of equipment and systems as required.

c. Manufacture of equipment and systems as required.

d. Scheduling, sequencing, and coordination with other trades

e. Installation and site supervision of equipment.

f. Testing and demonstration of equipment and systems as specified herein and elsewhere in the Contract Documents

4. Provide equipment and hardware in addition to the items specified previously that are necessary to provide a fully working system in conformance with the intent of the Contract Documents.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Reference Standards

1. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction

2. American Welding Society (AWS) Code for Welding

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3. National Electric Code (NEC)

4. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

5. International Building Code (IBC)

6. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The following is to establish minimum safety requirements for the system. Where Federal, State and Local Legislation address these topics, the more stringent requirement takes precedence.

Factors listed below in no way relieve this Contractor from sole responsibility of providing a safe system:

B. Design Requirements:

1. Load bearing components - minimum safety factor: 5

2. Maximum member deflection: 1/360

3. Wagon floor framing level: 0.125 inches in a 10’-0” radius circle

4. Uniform Floor Load capacity: 100 PSF + self-load of seats

5. Concentrated load static or dynamic: 1000 pounds in a 3’-0” square area

6. Maximum gap tolerance between wagon edge and lift edge: 0.375 inches

7. Position locking maximum deviation from vertical in X and Y-axes: 0.125 inches

8. Casters: Minimum appropriate size to minimize wagon height

C. Performance Requirements

1. Systems described in this section shall in no way damage or adversely affect architectural, mechanical, electrical, or structural systems, components, or construction.

2. Wagon systems shall fit completely within the perimeter of the lift platform.

3. Seating Wagons:

a. Provide rolling seat wagons of all steel frame construction that each can be positioned in storage or audience locations manually by a crew of two (2) people.

b. Provide dual locks or similar hardware to join wagons

c. Provide permanent registration inserts and location pins for the wagon configurations shown in the Drawings.

d. Provide subfloor layer and finished floor of durable black phenolic or similar flooring material

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

B. Product Data – Not used

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Shop Drawings shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of award of contract.

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2. Shop Drawings, product data sheets and samples shall be submitted in accordance with Division 01.

3. Submittals shall be complete. No partial Submittals shall be allowed without the Theatre Consultant’s prior written consent.

4. Drawings will show information necessary to explain fully the design features, appearance, function, fabrication, installation, and use of system components in all phases of operation.

5. Provide engineering studies, calculations, models, and reports.

6. Fabrication, installation, and erection shall not commence until shop drawings have been reviewed by the Theatre Consultant and the client.

7. All sheets in the Submittal shall be of the same size.

8. Submittal shall include a title sheet listing all sheets in the Submittal.

D. Closeout Submittals:

1. Provide two (2) bound copies of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals. Manuals shall include:

a. Contact information for Theatrical Seating Wagon Contractor

b. Safety and Operational Instructions

c. Complete parts and subassembly list

d. Equipment design parameters such as safe working loads and duty cycles

e. Periodic Maintenance Schedule

f. Maintenance procedure for finishes

g. Certificates of compliance with applicable codes

h. Records of final testing and log

i. Spare parts list and source information

j. Warranty documentation

k. Diagrams depicting the system layout and maximum load limitations, drawn not less than 1/4 inch = 1'-0"

2. Bind all O&M documentation separate from general building sections so they can be turned over to the users after approval.

3. Provide draft copy of completed manuals for review to the Theatre Consultant before the start of commissioning.

4. Provide two (2) hard copies of shop drawings, including updates or revisions to the original submission, to accurately reflect the installed system.

5. Provide two (2) copies of the following electronic files:

a. Final Shop Drawings in their native electronic files (AutoCAD or similar)

b. Submittal files, including shop drawings, in a Portable Document File (.pdf) format

c. Submit files on a USB clearly labeled including project name, project architect, theatre consultant, contractor name, and date of submittal.

E. Submittals shall be submitted in a timely manner, allowing sufficient time for adequate review and possible re-submittal without jeopardizing the project schedule.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Manufacturer/Installer:

a. A firm with not less than fifteen (5) years’ experience in theatrical seating wagon construction and installation contracting.

b. Skilled technicians who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and best industry practices for the proper installation of the work.

2. Welders:

a. Engage welders who have satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and are currently certified for these processes.

B. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Welding Standards: Comply with applicable provisions of AWS D1.1.

C. Certifications:

1. Welders: Provide a copy of AWS welding certificates held by welders employed in the fabrication or installation of the Work upon request.

D. Pre-installation Meetings:

1. A pre-installation meeting shall be required and coordinated with the provisions of Division 01.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Packing, Shipping, Handling, and Unloading:

1. TBD

B. Acceptance at Site:

1. TBD

C. Storage and Protection:

1. TBD

D. Waste Management and Disposal

1. TBD

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Project Environmental Requirements

1. Physical or Environmental Limitations or Criteria:

a. Temperature

b. Humidity

B. Existing Conditions

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1.8 SEQUENCING

A. Coordinate work in this division with client.

B. Provide a project schedule at the time of contract award, indicating critical path for installation of these systems

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty:

1. Warrant systems and equipment to be free of defective components, faulty workmanship, and improper adjustment for a period of two (2) years from the date of Owner’s acceptance. Paint and exterior finishes are excluded. Replace items showing evidence of defective materials or workmanship (including installation workmanship) within thirty (30) days after notification.

Make replacements without cost to the Owner.

2. Rectify conditions that might present a hazard to human life, well-being, or property within forty-eight (48) hours of notification.

1.10 COMMISSIONING

A. Provide demonstration and testing of static and dynamic systems described in this section. Training shall be made part of system demonstration.

1.11 MAINTENANCE

A. Extra Materials – Not used

1.12 MATERIALS

A. Materials shall conform to the following ASTM and ANSI standard specifications:

1. Structural steel shapes and plate shall be A36.

2. Steel tube shall be A500.

3. Gray iron casting shall be A48.

4. Welding shall conform to AWS D.1.1 Structural Welding Code.

B. Fasteners:

1. Comply with ANSI B18.2.1&2 Specification for square and hex bolts and nuts.

2. Bolts and fasteners must be grade 5 or better.

3. Fasteners shall be rated for the anticipated loads.

4. Provide fasteners with approved markings indicating their rating.

C. Provide assemblies, components, connections, equipment, hardware, and linkages that are rated and designed for that application.

1.13 MANUFACTURED UNITS

A. Wagon Structure:

1. Provide a platform subfloor configured to mount on rolling mechanisms and to support the finished floor, seats, and anticipated loadings.

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2. Coordinate and provide framing for access hatches and hinged panels as shown in the drawings.

3. Coordinate framing and attachment of existing seating. Attachment of existing seats is by this contractor.

4. Provide black phenolic or similar durable finished flooring material. Paint all framing and structure black.

B. Registration/Locator Device:

1. Provide wagon system with a minimum appropriate number of locator pins that can be set and locked manually from top of wagon..

C. SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

D. Tests, Inspection

1. Work on the systems may be reviewed by the Owner or Consultant at the point of manufacture a minimum of one time during fabrication. This review will occur during the final factory checkout prior to shipping, unless the Manufacturer and Architect agree on a more advantageous review date.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

1.14 INSTALLERS

A. In the provision of the work specified herein, a supervisor shall be onsite for all workdays to execute, coordinate, and participate in the work by qualified installers.

B. It is anticipated that the bulk of the fabrication work will be done off site.

1.15 EXAMINATION

A. Site Verification of Conditions:

1. Examine work prepared by others to receive Work of this Section. Report defects affecting installation to the Construction Manager for correction. Commencement of the Work shall be construed as complete acceptance of preparatory work by others. Items that the installer shall inspect include but are not limited to:

a. Ensure mounting surfaces are ready to accept the Work.

b. Verify mounting conditions are flat, plumb, and level.

c. Inspect components of the Work to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping or storage.

2. Verify field measurements at the site prior to installation and modify the system accordingly.

3. Deliver equipment to the site only after the building has been closed in. Coordinate storage at the site and ensure the materials and components are undamaged.

B. Discrepancies:

1. In the event of discrepancies, immediately notify the Theatre Consultant.

2. Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until such discrepancies have been fully resolved.

3. Commencement of the Work shall indicate an acceptance of existing conditions.

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1.16 PREPARATION

A. Protection

1. Protect the surrounding environment from damage by the Work.

B. Surface Preparation:

1. Clean surfaces as necessary prior to commencing the Work.

1.17 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, CONSTRUCTION

A. Special Techniques

1. Install Theatrical Seating,

2. Prior to installation of flooring, demonstrate that top steel surfaces of the wagons comply with specified tolerances.

1.18 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Site Tests, Inspection:

1. Provide fourteen (14) days’ notice of all tests so that Theatre Consultant may witness such tests.

2. General:

a. Demonstrate compliance with tolerances specified in the Contract Documents.

b. Demonstrate proper operation before and after installation of flooring, seats, ,

c. Demonstrate wagons comply with the Contract Documents.

3. Inspect the completely assembled wagon system including mechanisms, fittings, millwork, etc., and make good deficiencies before declaring that the system is complete.

4. Provide demonstration and testing as required to obtain certification required by the applicable legislative authority. The Contractor is solely responsible for obtaining such certification and all costs arising from such certification. Certification is a condition of final payment.

B. System Commissioning:

1. At the time of commissioning, if upon arrival at site after notification, the system is found to be incomplete, the Contractor shall reimburse expenses including labor, travel, hotel, and meals.

1.19 CLEANING

A. Provide clean up, including removal of packing materials, construction debris, etc., resulting from execution of the Work.

B. Protect surfaces Clean and repair any damage to portions of the work during the execution of the Work.

C. Protect surfaces or equipment provided by this section.

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1.20 DEMONSTRATION

A. Arrange and demonstrate to the Client that seat wagons perform per the intent of the Contract Documents prior to acceptance of the systems.

B. Final review will be made by the Theatre Consultant following receipt in writing or notification that the installation is completed. If review reveals any detail of construction, fabrication, or installation, approval will be withheld and Contractor shall be given thirty (30) days to replace the rejected items with those conforming to specification requirements. In addition to final review of various equipment components, right of review is reserved during the course of the installation, as is access to materials at the site for eventual incorporation in the work. Preliminary review will not be construed as eliminating the possible rejection of various components during the final inspection detailed above.

C. Provide a total of one (1) hour of training on the Theatrical Seating Wagon system.

END OF SECTION

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