2-P2218 - Security Technical Specification Issued for Bid 2025-12-12.pdf

AC TRANSIT CONTRACT NO. 2027-1711

Security Enhancements

Alameda - Contra Costa Transit District

Project Specifications for Construction of

Security Enhancements Project

Contract No. 2027-1711

Issued for Bid

PREPARED BY

CHOW ENGINEERING INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL (provided by AC Transit)

DIVISION 08 – WINDOWS & DOORS

Section Title 08 11 00 Metal Doors and Frames 08 43 13 Aluminum-Framed Storefronts 08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 20 – FACILITIES SERVICES

Section Title 20 50 13 Raceways for Facility Services

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

Section Title 26 05 19 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

Section Title 27 13 01 Communication Cables and Related Equipment

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

Section Title 28 10 01 Access Control Systems 28 13 26.06 Access Control Remote Devices 28 21 00 Video Surveillance

END - TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 08 11 00

METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Metal doors.

B. Lights and vision panels.

C. Fire-rated doors.

D. Metal frames.

E. Door seals and weatherstripping.

F. Door silencers.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. General: Steel Doors and Frames will not be measured separately for payment but will be paid for as part of the Contract lump sum price.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. ANSI/ Standard Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Prime SDI A250.10 Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM E90 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of

Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

2. NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

D. Steel Door Institute (SDI):

1. SDI A250.8Recommended Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and Frames

2. SDI A250.11 Recommended Erection Instructions for Steel Frames

3. SDI A250.6 Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing on Standard Steel Doors and Frames

4. SDI 110 Standard Steel Doors and Frames for Modular Masonry Construction

5. SDI 111 Recommended Selection and Usage Guide for Standard Steel Doors, Frames and Accessories

6. SDI 128 Guidelines for Acoustical Performance of Standard Steel Doors and Frames

7. SDI 117 Manufacturing Tolerances for Standard Steel Doors and Frames

8. SDI 118 Basic Fire Door Requirements

9. SDI 131 Accelerated Physical Endurance Test Procedure for Steel Doors, Frames, and Frame Anchors

E. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):

1. UL 10B UL Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

F. Warnock Hersey (WH)

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Refer to Section 1 for Submittal Procedures, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, for submittal requirements and procedures.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit Shop Drawings for hollow metal doors and frames showing size, location, and elevation of each metal door and frame, gage and type of material, details for fabrication of each door and frame, including size and location of each mortise, penetration, reinforcement, sound seal, light, louver, and anchoring device. Indicate the quantity of each size and type of door and frame. Comply with applicable requirements of SDI A250.8 and SDI 111 Series Drawings.

C. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data of each type of door and frame and certification that materials meet Specification requirements.

D. Reports and Certificates:

1. Submit certified test reports from an independent testing laboratory of sound transmission class (STC) ratings for acoustical door assemblies.

2. Submit certificates of inspection as required for fire-rated doors.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturing Standards: Comply with applicable requirements of SDI A250.8.

B. Manufacturing Tolerances: Comply with applicable requirements of SDI 117.

C. Fire-Rated Doors and Frames: Comply with applicable requirements of SDI A250.8 and

SDI 118.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 DOORS

A. Classification: Level and model shall conform with SDI A250.8 as follows:

1. Doors in Public Areas: Level 3 Extra Heavy Duty, Model 2, Seamless, hollow steel construction, internally reinforced with minimum 22 gage continuous vertical formed stainless steel sections spanning the full thickness of the interior space between door faces, securely attached to face sheets by spot welds spaced maximum five-inches on center. Minimum face gage shall be 16-gage. Spaces between internal stiffeners shall be filled to full height of door with chemically inert, noncombustible moisture-resistant mineral fiber. Sizes and thicknesses as indicated. Doors shall be fabricated from Type 304 stainless steel. Surfaces exposed to view shall be polished to a Number 4 satin finish.

2. Doors for District Personnel Use Only not Public Areas: Level 3 Extra Heavy Duty, Model 2, Seamless, hollow steel construction, internally reinforced with minimum 22 gage continuous vertical formed steel sections spanning the full thickness of the interior space between door faces, securely attached to face sheets by spot welds spaced maximum five-inches on center. Minimum face gage shall be 16-gage. Spaces between internal stiffeners shall be filled to full height of door with chemically inert, noncombustible moisture-resistant mineral fiber. Sizes and thicknesses as indicated.

B. Doors shall be prepared and reinforced for installation of hardware in accordance with

SDI A250.6.

C. Lights and Vision Panels: Comply with glazing requirements of SDI A250.8. Provide for glazing with synthetic rubber gaskets. Coordinate with Section 08 80 00, Glazing. Glass shall not contact metal.

D. Fire-Rated Doors: Where indicated to be fire doors (fire-rated), or where class of opening requires fire door, provide fire doors and frames in accordance with requirements of SDI A250.8 and SDI 118, of full flush type (Model 1 or 2). Provide each door with label of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) or Warnock Hersey (WH) for class of opening as indicated in accordance with SDI 118. Labels shall be metal, fastened to hinge stile edge of door.

2.02 FRAMES

A. Frames shall be hollow pressed-steel frames, combination buck, frame, and trim type as indicated, welded frames, conforming to SDI A250.8. Corners shall be mitered, fully welded, and ground smooth. Integral stops (rabbets) shall be not less than 5/8 inch in depth.

B. Frames shall be prepared and reinforced for installation of hardware in accordance with

SDI A250.6. Steel for frames shall be not lighter than 16 gage. For openings wider than six feet, provide 14 gage steel.

C. Frames for openings in masonry walls shall conform with applicable requirements of SDI

110.

D. Frames for fire-rated doors and openings shall conform with requirements of SDI A250.8 and SDI 118 for class of opening indicated. Provide each fire-rated frame with UL or WH label for class of opening, or submit proof of conformance with UL or WH labeling requirements for approval.

E. Frames for stainless steel doors shall be stainless steel having same finish as doors.

2.03 SHOP FINISH

A. Doors and frames shall be treated for paint adherence and given a baked-on corrosion-inhibitive prime coat of metallic oxide or synthetic resin primer in accordance with SDI A250.8 and meeting acceptance criteria of ANSI/SDI A250.10.

B. Finish field painting as directed on the drawings.

2.04 DOOR SEALS AND WEATHERSTRIPPING

A. Doors and frames shall be fitted with door seals or gaskets where indicated, and exterior doors and frames shall be fitted with applied rain drips and weatherstripping on all four sides (entire perimeter of opening) in accordance with applicable requirements of SDI 111.

B. Weatherstripping and seals shall be non-ferrous, with synthetic rubber edge seals where indicated or required, of type or style appropriate for the purpose. Drips and visible weatherstripping shall be painted out to match doors and frames.

C. Door seals or gasketing for fire-rated doors and acoustical doors shall be synthetic rubber of type manufactured and appropriate for the purpose.

D. Coordinate types and scheduling of door seals and weatherstripping with Contract Specifications 08 71 00, Door Hardware, and the types of thresholds to be furnished.

2.05 DOOR SILENCERS

A. Provide pneumatic rubber silencers for interior doors, except fire-rated doors.

Coordinate with Section 08 71 00, Door Hardware. Provide as follows:

AC Transit – direction on painting (color, epoxy paint, etc

1. Single-Leaf Doors: Three each lock jamb frame.

2. Double-Leaf Doors: Two each leaf at head frame, plus three each on astragal.

B. Silencers shall be installed in stops of frames.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Installation Standards: Install door frames and doors in accordance with SDI A250.8, meeting the performance and acceptance criteria of SDI 131. Door frames and doors installed in masonry walls shall meet the requirements of SDI A250.8 and

SDI 110. \

B. Frames: Frames shall be set accurately in position, plumbed, aligned, and braced securely until permanent anchors are installed. Where frames require ceiling struts or other structural overhead bracing, they shall be anchored securely to structure above, as required. Where indicated or required by class of opening, frames shall be filled solid with portland cement grout by providing one inch grout holes at top of each door jamb. Provide additional grout holes as required to fill around internal obstructions.

C. Doors: Doors shall be hung by skilled workers to fit snug against stops. Fit accurately and hang free from hinge bind with uniform clearance of 3/32 inch at heads and jambs.

After hanging, make adjustments, and then remove doors and hardware for finish painting and make final adjustments. Verify that direction of swing is as indicated.

D. Finish Hardware: Coordinate installation with Contract Specifications

Section 08 71 00, Door Hardware.

1. Install accurately and securely without marking or defacing hardware or finish work.

Hardware shall be fastened with machine screws or bolts. Sheet metal screws will not be permitted. Test hardware to assure correct alignment and operation. Finish hardware shall be fastened at all points where fasteners are indicated or required.

2. Thresholds shall be embedded in approved sealant, and shall be secured to concrete floors with stainless steel screws in nonferrous expansion shields.

3. Provide hardware in satisfactory working order. Clean and polish.

E. Door Seals and Weatherstripping: Weatherstripping and seals shall be installed to provide rainproof service and so that there is no air, light, and sound leakage. Stops shall fit tight against doors.

F. Fire-Rated Doors and Frames: Installation of doors and frames, including hardware and operational characteristics, shall be in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 80, as applicable.

Verify that doors and frames are labeled as indicated.

G. Prime Paint Touch-Up: Immediately after installation, touch up damaged prime coat with the same primer as was used for the shop finish. Lightly sand and feather out damaged surfaces so that paint touch-up becomes invisible. Spray paint touch-up work.

H. Temporary Protection: Provide protective facings or coverings for doors and frames to receive continued use during construction.

I. Access Control: Coordinate installation with Contract Specifications Section 28 10 01, Access Control System, at door and frame where occurs.

J. Prepare door frames including pre-drilling cutouts and holes as necessary to facilitate and integrate door access control installation.

3.02 TRAINING

A. Provide training on all aspects of Operations and Maintenance for Locks, Keying, and Door Hardware to AC Transit facilities mechancis.

END OF SECTION 08 11 00

SECTION 08 43-13

ALUMINUM-FRAMED STOREFRONTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION

INCLUDES

A. Aluminum-framed storefront, with vision glass.

B. Perimeter sealant.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 08 71-00 – Door Hardware.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. AAMA CW-10 - Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum From Shop to Site;

American Architectural Manufacturers Association

B. ASTM A36/A36M - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel C. ASTM B209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate;

2010. D. ASTM B209M - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate [Metric]

D. ASTM B221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

E. ASTM B221M - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes [Metric]

F. ASTM E283 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen

G. ASTM E330/E330M - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

H. ASTM E331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

I. SSPC-Paint 25 - Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed Oil Primer for Use Over Hand Cleaned Steel, Type I and Type II; Society for Protective Coatings

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01, for submittal procedures.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate system dimensions, framed opening requirements and tolerances, affected related Work, expansion and contraction joint location and details, and field welding required.

C. Warranty: Submit manufacturer warranty and ensure forms have been completed in Owner's name and registered with manufacturer.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer and Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing aluminum glazing systems with minimum three years of documented experience.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Handle products of this section in accordance with AAMA CW-10.

B. Protect finished aluminum surfaces with wrapping. Do not use adhesive papers or sprayed coatings that bond to aluminum when exposed to sunlight or weather.

1.07 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Do not install sealants when ambient temperature is less than 40 degrees F. Maintain this minimum temperature during and 48 hours after installation.

1.08 WARRANTY

A. See Section 01 for Closeout Submittals, for additional warranty requirements.

B. Correct defective Work within a five year period after Date of Substantial Completion.

C. Provide five year manufacturer warranty against failure of glass seal on insulating glass units, including interpane dusting or misting. Include provision for replacement of failed units.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Aluminum-Framed Storefront and Doors: Manufacturer shall have over 10 years of experience manufacturing storefront doors.

2.02 STOREFRONT

A. Aluminum-Framed Storefront: Factory fabricated, factory finished aluminum framing members with infill, and related flashings, anchorage and attachment devices in accordance with industry standards.

1. Glazing Position: Centered (front to back).

2. Vertical Mullion Dimensions: 2 inches wide by 4-1/2 inches deep.

3. Finish: Class I color anodized.

a. Factory finish all surfaces that will be exposed in completed assemblies.

b. Coat concealed metal surfaces that will be in contact with cementitious materials or dissimilar metals with bituminous paint.

4. Finish Color: Dark bronze.

5. Fabrication: Joints and corners flush, hairline, and weatherproof, accurately fitted and secured; prepared to receive anchors and hardware; fasteners and attachments concealed from view; reinforced as required for imposed loads.

6. Construction: Eliminate noises caused by wind and thermal movement, prevent vibration harmonics, and prevent "stack effect" in internal spaces.

7. System Internal Drainage: Drain to the exterior by means of a weep drainage network any water entering joints, condensation occurring in glazing channel, and migrating moisture occurring within system.

8. Expansion/Contraction: Provide for expansion and contraction within system components caused by cycling temperature range of 170 degrees F over a 12 hour period without causing detrimental effect to system components, anchorages, and other building elements.

9. Movement: Allow for movement between storefront and adjacent construction, without damage to components or deterioration of seals.

10. Perimeter Clearance: Minimize space between framing members and adjacent construction while allowing expected movement.

11. Air and Vapor Seal: Maintain continuous air barrier and vapor retarder throughout assembly, primarily in line with inside pane of glazing.

B. Performance Requirements:

1. Wind Loads: Design and size components to withstand the specified load requirements without damage or permanent set, when tested in accordance with ASTM E330/E330M, using loads 1.5 times the design wind loads and 10 second duration of maximum load.

a. Positive Design Wind Load: 26 lbf/sq ft

b. Negative Design Wind Load: 26 lbf/sq ft.

c. Member Deflection: Limit member deflection to flexure limit of glass in any direction, with full recovery of glazing materials.

2. Water Penetration Resistance: No uncontrolled water on interior face, when tested in accordance with ASTM E331 at pressure differential of 8.00 lbf/sq ft.

3. Air Leakage: Maximum of 0.06 cu ft/min/sq ft of wall area, when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at 6.27 pounds per square foot pressure differential across assembly.

2.03 COMPONENTS

A. Aluminum Framing Members: Tubular aluminum sections, thermally broken with interior section insulated from exterior, drainage holes and internal weep drainage system.

1. Glazing stops: Flush.

2. Structurally Reinforced Members: Extruded aluminum with internal reinforcement of structural steel member as necessary to comply with performance requirements.

2.04 MATERIALS

A. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B221 (ASTM B221M). B. Sheet Aluminum: ASTM B209 (ASTM

B209M).

B. Structural Steel Sections: ASTM A36/A36M; shop primed.

C. Fasteners: Stainless steel.

D. Perimeter Sealant: Type E1.

E. Glazing Gaskets: Type to suit application to achieve weather, moisture, and air infiltration requirements.

F. Shop and Touch-Up Primer for Steel Components: SSPC-Paint 25, zinc oxide, alkyd, linseed oil primer.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify dimensions, tolerances, and method of attachment with other work.

B. Verify that wall openings and adjoining air and vapor seal materials are ready to receive work of this section.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install wall system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Attach to structure to permit sufficient adjustment to accommodate construction tolerances and other irregularities.

C. Provide alignment attachments and shims to permanently fasten system to building structure.

D. Align assembly plumb and level, free of warp or twist. Maintain assembly dimensional tolerances, aligning with adjacent work.

E. Provide thermal isolation where components penetrate or disrupt building insulation.

F. Install sill flashings. Turn up ends and edges; seal to adjacent work to form water tight dam. G.

Where fasteners penetrate sill flashings, make watertight by seating and sealing fastener heads to sill flashing.

G. Coordinate attachment and seal of perimeter air and vapor barrier materials.

H. Pack fibrous insulation in shim spaces at perimeter of assembly to maintain continuity of thermal barrier.

I. Install glass using glazing method required to achieve performance criteria.

J. Install perimeter sealant.

K. Touch-up minor damage to factory applied finish; replace components that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

3.03 TOLERANCES

A. Maximum Variation from Plumb: 0.06 inches every 3 ft non-cumulative or 1/16 inches per 10 ft, whichever is less.

B. Maximum Misalignment of Two Adjoining Members Abutting in Plane: 1/32 inch.

END OF SECTION 08 43 13

SECTION 08 71 00

DOOR HARDWARE

A. Door hardware.

B. Public safety key box.

C. Coordination of interfaces among security and access control equipment, door hardware, doors, and frames.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. General: Door hardware will not be measured separately for payment but will be paid for as part of the Contract lump sum price.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

(ANSI/BHMA):

1. ANSI/BHMA A156 Standards Set

1. ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Exit Devices

2. ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Door Controls - Closers

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

1.04 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Exit Doors: Openable at all times from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort.

B. Fire-Rated Openings: Provide hardware for fire-rated openings in compliance with NFPA

80. This requirement takes precedence over other requirements for such hardware. Provide only such hardware which has been tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the type and size of door required, and complies with the requirements of the door and the door frame labels. Latching hardware, door closers, ball bearing hinges, and seals are required for fire-rated openings whether or not listed in the hardware schedule.

1. Provide hardware listed by nationally recognized testing laboratory for labeled and 20-minute openings in conformance with requirements for class of opening scheduled.

Provide label or stamp of nationally recognized testing laboratory on hardware for labeled openings.

2. Where panic exit devices are required on fire-rated doors, provide supplementary marking on door’s testing laboratory label on panic exit device indicating “Fire Exit Hardware.”

C. Furnish all items of hardware required to complete the work in accordance with Contract

Documents. Provide all items required for a complete functional operation and code compliance at each door opening. Items not specifically mentioned but necessary to complete the work shall be furnished, matching in quality and finish the item specified for similar locations.

D. Provide hardware with suitable fasteners for complete work.

E. Quantities listed are for the Contractor’s convenience; confirm quantities.

F. If the grade of an item designated by ANSI/BHMA designation is not indicated, provide Grade 1.

G. Hand of Door: Contract Drawings show direction of swing or hand of each door leaf.

Furnish each item of hardware for proper installation and operation of door movement as shown.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Refer to Section 01 for Submittal Procedures, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, for submittal requirements and procedures.

B. Coordinate submittal of door hardware with submittals of related items including metal doors and frames and electrified components to be integrated with doors.

C. Submit door hardware schedule organized into “Hardware Sets” with an index of doors and heading indicating complete designations of every item required for each door or opening.

Include the following information:

1. Type, style, function, size, quantity, and finish of each hardware item.

2. Name, part number, and manufacturer of each item.

3. Fastenings and other pertinent information.

4. Location of hardware set cross-referenced to indications on Contract Drawings both on floor plans and in door schedule.

5. Explanation of abbreviations, symbols, and codes contained in schedule.

6. Mounting locations including heights for hardware.

7. Door and frame sizes and materials.

D. Wiring Diagrams: Submit wiring diagrams, if applicable, tailored for each applicable opening including electric hardware, security equipment, and access control equipment.

Indicate and coordinate with door and frame rough-ins required.

E. Product Data:

1. Manufacturers’ technical data and installation instructions.

2. Catalog cuts, marked to indicate applicable item.

F. Samples: If requested by the Engineer, submit one sample of each type of hardware.

Samples will be returned, and approved samples may be used in the work.

G. Templates: Where required, furnish hardware templates to each fabricator of doors, frames, and other work to be factory-prepared for the installation of hardware.

H. Keying Schedule: Submit separate detailed schedule indicating clearly how the

Engineer’s final instructions on keying of locks has been fulfilled.

I. Operation and Maintenance Manual: Submit in accordance with Section 01,. Include record “as installed” copy of final hardware schedule. Include “as installed” wiring diagrams for each piece of hardware connected to power.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Supplier Qualifications: Firm with a minimum of three years experience in distribution of commercial/institutional hardware.

B. Obtain each kind of hardware (latch and locksets, panic exit devices, hinges, and closers) from only one manufacturer.

C. Keying Schedule Meeting: Conduct keying meeting with the Engineer, hardware supplier, and other District representatives. Review door security level, functionality, keying, and programming of locksets and locking hardware. Provide copies of proposed keying and programming schedule for use at the meeting.

D. Security Hardware Coordination: For doors with electrical and electronic interfaces conduct the following coordination:

1. Conduct a detailed shop drawing review working session (Working Session) to coordinate security system, door hardware, doors and frames, and associated conduits, wiring, and power provisions.

a. Participants shall include the Contractor, the Engineer, and representatives of the various subcontractors and suppliers involved in the supply and installation of the work being coordinated. Schedule and hold meeting within 90 Days following the Notice to Proceed.

2. Submit one copy of each related security, door hardware, and door and frame submittals a minimum of seven Days prior to Working Session for preliminary review.

3. In Case of Incomplete Submittal:

a. If the Engineer notifies the Contractor that the submittals are incomplete, the

Contractor shall postpone and reschedule the Working Session for a date no later than 30 Days from the date of notification.

b. Correct deficiencies in submittals and repeat the submittal of one copy of each of the related submittals for preliminary review a minimum of seven Days prior to Working Session. (Process shall continue until the Engineer deems that the submittals are sufficiently complete for the Working Session.)

4. Working Session Submittal: The Contractor shall compile all comments and changes discussed in the Working Session into a Working Session Submittal and submit this document along with the required number of sets of the corrected submittals (related security, door hardware, and door and frame submittals).

5. Conduct additional Working Sessions and submittal review cycles if determined necessary by the Engineer.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Acceptance at the Site: Deliver products in original unopened packaging with legible manufacturer’s identification. Individually package each unit of finish hardware complete with proper fastening and appurtenances, clearly marked on the outside to indicate contents and specific locations in the Work. Include installation instructions. Mark hardware to correspond with approved hardware schedule.

B. Deliver packaged hardware items at the times and to the locations (shop or field) for installation, as appropriate and in accordance with the progress schedules.

1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordination: Coordinate hardware with other work. Furnish hardware items of proper design for use on doors and frames of the thickness, profile, swing, security and similar requirements indicated, as necessary for the proper installation and function.

B. Verify that doors and entrances will incorporate adequate provisions for the proper installation of hardware.

1.09 WARRANTY

A. Provide manufacturers’ guarantees as follows:

1. Closers, Except Electronic Closers: Ten years.

2. Electronic Closers: Two years.

3. Panic Exit Devices and Locksets: Three years.

4. All Other Hardware: Two years.

1.10 DISTRICT INSTRUCTION

A. Instruct District personnel in operation and maintenance of hardware units. Refer to Section 01 for Demonstration and Training.

1.11 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Provide wrenches and tools furnished by manufacturers as required for proper maintenance of hardware. Clearly label wrenches and tools. Provide two sets of such wrenches and tools to the District.

2.01 PRODUCTS

A. Manufacturer’s Name Plate: Do not use manufacturer’s products which have manufacturer’s name or trade names displayed in a visible location (omit removable nameplates), except in conjunction with required UL or FM labels and as otherwise approved by the Engineer.

1. Manufacturer’s identification will be permitted on rim of lock cylinders only.

B. Hinges: Outswinging exterior doors and doors which swing out from an employee only or private area into a public area or corridor shall have non-removable pin hinges. Specified hinge open widths shall be understood to be minimum, but shall be of sufficient size to permit door to swing 180 degrees. Hinges shall be non-rising. Furnish hinges with five knuckles and flush bearing.

1. Furnish three hinges per leaf to seven foot six inch height. Add one for each additional 30 inches in height or fraction thereof.

2. Provide hinges as listed in schedule.

C. Locksets and Cylinders

a. Locksets and cylinders: Designated Matching Products specified in Contract Specifications Section 08 71 00, Door Hardware. Locksets shall be pin tumbler, standard small format interchangeable core, 7 pin, A626 finish. Keyway shall be according to security level.

b. Lockset Backset: 2-3/4 inches.

c. If electrified, use a 24V DC voltage fail secure.

d. Door Lever: Designated Matching Product.

D. Strikes: Provide lockset manufacturer’s standard wrought box strike for each latch or lock bolt, with extended lips to protect frame, finish to match hardware set.

a. Provide flat lip strikes for locks with three-piece, anti-friction latchbolts as recommended by manufacturer.

b. Provide dust-proof strikes for foot bolts, except where special threshold construction provides non-recessed strike for bolt.

c. Provide roller type strikes where recommended by manufacturer of the latch and lock units.

d. Provide 24V DC strike fail to secure if controlled electronically.

E. Panic Exit Devices: Designated Matching Product, ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Grade 1, 626, 26D finish. Trim of exits to match trim of locksets, unless specified otherwise.

F. Surface Door Closers: ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1. Heavy-duty arms and knuckles. Full rack and pinion type with removable non-ferrous cover, 1 1/2 inch minimum bore. Place closers inside building, stairs, and rooms. Provide appropriate closer type so that closers are not visible to public view.

a. Closers shall be non-handed, non-sized, adjustable, and multi-size one through six.

b. Drop brackets are required at narrow head rails.

c. Set exterior doors closers to have eight and one half pounds maximum pressure to open, interior non-rated at five pounds, rated openings at 12 pounds.

d. Separate adjusting valves for closing and latching speed, and backcheck.

G. Kickplates: Provide with four beveled edges, ten inches high by width less two inches on single doors and one inch on pairs of doors. Furnish pan-head countersunk screws to match finish.

H. Screws: All exposed screws shall be Phillips head.

I. Silencers: Furnished under Section 08 11 00, Metal Doors and Frames. Omit where seals occur.

J. Stops: Provide at minimum two stops for swing doors at opposite ends. Provide heavy-duty wall stops with concave rubber bumpers. Whenever wall stops are not practical use dome style heavy-duty floor stops. In instances where neither a wall nor door stop is practical, provide closer with a 90-degree swing with increased back-check.

K. Astragal: Provide for double door set.

L. Thresholds: Provide thresholds in single length for each opening with ends scribed or shaped to seat snugly against jamb profiles.

M. Weatherstripping and Seals:

1. Except as otherwise indicated, provide continuous weatherstripping at each edge of every exterior door leaf: heads, jambs, and astragals of doors.

2. Seals: Seals shall be finished to match adjacent frame color as approved by the Engineer.

Material shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for labeled openings.

3. Replaceable Seal Strips: Provide only those units where resilient or flexible silicone seal strip is easily replaceable and readily available from stocks maintained by manufacturer.

4. Weatherstripping:

a. At jambs and heads, provide bumper-type resilient insert with retainer strips, surface applied.

b. At astragals, provide a compression bulb resilient pressure sensitive door gasketing.

5. Door Bottoms: Provide handed, surface mounted units with sponge neoprene seal.

N. Door Bolts: Provide manual flush bolts at tops and bottoms of inactive leaf of each pair of doors, with minimum of one half inch diameter rods.

O. Public Safety Key Box: Provide a public safety key box 6 inches by 6 inches in size of extra heavy-duty vault construction with drill-resistant door, recessed mounted. Finish as specified in the Contract Specifications Section 08 71 00, Door Hardware, in accordance with local Fire Department requirements.

2.02 FINISH

A. Typical Finish: BHMA 630 satin stainless steel, unless otherwise noted.

B. Protection Plates, Push, Pulls, Panic Exit Devices, Locksets and Mortise Locks: BHMA 630 satin stainless steel, unless otherwise noted.

C. Door Closer Finish: Factory power coat to match other hardware, unless otherwise noted.

2.03 KEYING REQUIREMENTS

A. Furnish and install new Primus Everest cylinders and any necessary hardware. Doors to be rekeyed with Primus Everest system with Great Grand Master, Grand Master, and Facility Master, and Change keying.

B. Maintain accurate records of all master keying systems including keyway, cylinder numbers and key levels. Keep records of all change keys issued and the corresponding cylinder identification. Maintain copies of any exclusivity agreements and related documents.:

PART 3 –EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

C. Install each hardware item per manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Do not install surface mounted items until finishes have been completed on the substrate. Set units level, plumb and true to line and location. Adjust and reinforce the attachment substrate as necessary for proper installation and operation.

D. Electrified Hardware: For cable termination to electrified hardware, provide coordination so that cable is routed to door from transfer hinge to lockset, prior to buttoning up.

E. Install hardware using fasteners provided by the respective manufacturer suitable for application. Drill and tap screw holes in metallic materials.

3.02 HARDWARE LOCATIONS

A. Hinges:

1. Bottom Hinge: 10 inches from door bottom to bottom of hinge.

2. Top Hinge: Five inches from door top to top of hinge.

3. Center Hinge: Center between top and bottom hinge.

4. Extra Hinge: Six inches from bottom of top hinge to top of extra hinge.

B. Lockset: Thirty-eight inches from finished floor to center of lever or knob.

C. Panic Exit Device: Forty-four inches from bottom of door to center of bar.

D. Push Plate: Forty-four inches from bottom of door to center of plate.

E. Pull Plate: Forty-two inches from bottom of door to center of pull.

F. Deadlock Strike: Locate to fit with the panic exit device.

3.03 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust and check each operating item of hardware and each door to ensure proper operation or function of every unit. Replace units which cannot be adjusted to operate freely and smoothly.

B. Manufacturer/Distributor’s Field Services: After installation is complete, provide the services of hardware supplier’s AHC or approved equal for an inspection. AHC shall inspect completed door openings to verify installation of hardware is complete and properly adjusted, in accordance with both the Contract Documents and final approved submittals.

Further adjust hardware as necessary during inspection. Perform inspection in the presence of the Engineer and District maintenance personnel.

1. Check closers to ensure proper operation.

2. Check latchset, lockset, and panic exit devices are properly installed and adjusted to ensure proper operation.

a. Verify levers are free from binding.

b. Ensure latchbolts and dead bolts are engaged into strike and hardware is functioning.

3. Report findings, in writing, outlining corrective actions and recommendations.

C. Final Adjustment: Whenever hardware installation is made more than one month prior to

Revenue Service or occupancy of a space or area, as applicable, return to work during the week prior to Revenue Service or occupancy, and make final check and adjustment of all hardware items in such space or area. Clean operating items as necessary to restore proper function and finish of hardware and doors. Adjust door control devices to compensate for operation of heating and ventilating equipment.

1. For door closers, provide final adjustment of door closers to ensure that all doors close and latch properly to prevent false door held alarms or intrusions and compliance with maximum opening pressure.

a. Adjust closer to complete full closing cycle in less than four to six seconds without abrupt change of speed between “sweep” and “latch” speeds.

b. Adjust “back-check” according to manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Power Up and Test: Provide powered up testing of doors in the presence of the installer of electrified hardware, as applicable, to ensure final adjustments to electrified components.

3. During final adjustment of hardware, instruct District personnel in proper adjustment and maintenance of hardware and hardware finishes. This training shall be coordinated with training conducted in accordance with Section

01 79 00, Demonstration and Training.

3.04 HARDWARE SCHEDULE

A. Schedule Designations: Typically, the numeric designations of specific manufacturers are used in the schedule for each item to indicate design, size, weight, finish function, and other features. With the exception of Designated Matching Products, products of other manufacturers will be acceptable if such products include the same features as the product listed. Refer to the General Conditions for provisions regarding trade names and alternatives.

B. Refer to Hardware Schedule in the Contract Specifications Section 08 71 00, Door

Hardware.

END OF SECTION 08 71 00

Section 20 50 13

RACEWAYS FOR FACILITY SERVICES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Conduit B. Conduit hangers C. Inserts D. Surface mounted metal raceways and fittings E. Outlet boxes; junction and pull boxes F. Metallic cable trays G. Fiberglass cable trays

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 26 05 19 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

1.3 REFERENCES

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. ANSI C80.6 American National Standards for Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit

(IMC)

2. ANSI/ Standard for Pipe Threads General Purpose (Inch) ASME B1.20.1

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM A123/ Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings A123M on Iron and Steel Products

2. ASTM A153/ Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and A153M

Steel Hardware

3. ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric

Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies

4. ASTM D570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

5. ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

6. ASTM D695 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics

7. ASTM D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and

Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

8. ASTM D2240 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. NEMA RN 1 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit

2. NEMA TC 2 Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

3. NEMA TC 3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit and

Tubing

4. NEMA TC 14 Standard for Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) and

Fittings

5. NEMA VE 1 Metal Cable Tray Systems

6. NEMA VE 2 Cable Tray Installation Guidelines

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

E. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

1. UL 5 UL Standard for Safety Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings

2. UL 6 UL Standard for Safety Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-Steel

3. UL 50 UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-

Environmental Considerations

4. UL 514B UL Standard for Safety Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings

5. UL 651 UL Standard for Safety Schedule 40, 80, Type EB and A Rigid PVC Conduit and Fitting

6. UL 797 UL Standard for Safety Electrical Metallic Tubing-Steel

7. UL 1242 Standard for Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit-Steel

8. UL 2196 Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, Instrumentation, Control, and Data Cables

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. California Code of Regulations (CCR)

1. Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code

2. Title 24, Part 3 California Electrical Code

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Refer to Contract Specifications Section 01, Submittal Procedures.

B. List of Materials: At least 30 days before beginning the work of this Section, submit a list of materials and equipment proposed for use together with applicable standards. Give name of manufacturer, brand name, and catalog number of each item. Submit the list complete at one time, with items arranged and identified in numerical sequence by Specification Section and Paragraph number. For each material used, provide table matrix showing the specification requirement and the product data showing all specifications are met.

C. Compliance with Applicable Standards:

1. Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to the standards of organizations such as ANSI, ASTM, NEMA, and UL, submit evidence of such conformance for review and record purposes. The label or listing of the specified agency is acceptable evidence.

2. Instead of the label or listing, the Contractor may submit a written certificate from an approved, nationally recognized testing organization, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, stating that the items have been tested and that the units conform to the specified standard.

3. Submit evidence of compliance with the seismic safety requirements of the California Building Code.

4. Equipment design and layout shall comply with the NFPA codes.

5. Submit raceway and conduit support and equipment mounting calculations.

D. Factory Test and Inspection Certification:

1. Except as otherwise specified herein, where factory tests and inspections for materials and equipment for which tests and inspections specified in referenced documents are waived, submit certified copies of reports for tests performed on previously manufactured identical materials or equipment within the previous 12 months.

2. Test reports shall include signed statements from the manufacturer certifying that the previously tested material or equipment is physically, mechanically, and electrically identical to that proposed for the project. Include wiring and control diagrams.

E. Shop Drawings:

1. Submit Shop Drawings for review showing the exact location and arrangement of conduits stubbed into future equipment, cross sections of ductbank with conduit sizes, cabinet, pull boxes and assigned spaces, conduit sleeves for future exposed conduits, and fabricated work being furnished and installed under these Specifications. Submit such drawings before rough-in work, fabrication, and within ample time to prevent delay in the Work.

2. Submit nameplate, marking, and labeling.

F. Field Test Reports: Submit certified field test reports of field tests, verifying electrical continuity of the raceway systems and grounding in accordance with Specifications requirements and applicable NFPA 70 Code sections.

2.1 CONDUIT

A. Galvanized Rigid Steel (GRS) Conduit and Accessories:

1. Provide conduit, couplings, elbows, bends, sealing fittings, and nipples conforming to

NEMA

RN 1 and UL 6, with each length bearing manufacturer’s stamp and UL label.

2. Provide only GRS conduit and accessories for the following applications:

a. Emergency lighting system

b. Fire alarm system 26 05

c. Life safety systems

d. Exterior or interior locations that may be subject to vehicle damage

3. Fittings and Accessories:

a. Provide separable watertight hub fittings with a gasket, separate nylon insulated throat, and a casehardened locknut.

b. Provide bushings of nylon-insulated metallic and grounding type.

c. Provide conduit straps, clamps, and clamp backs made of galvanized malleable iron.

d. Conduit, connections and couplings shall be threaded.

e. Rigid steel conduit shall be a minimum of 3/4-inch diameter at exposed portions and 1-inch diameter at embedded portions.

f. Access fittings shall be gasketed cast covers.

g. Set-screw type and compression type are not acceptable.

h. For all installations in exterior or wet locations, threaded fittings shall be coated with anti-seize compound that meets or exceeds MIL- PFR907 specification.

4. Rigid steel conduit shall be hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication.

B. Electrical Metallic Tubing: Provide Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conforming to UL

797. Provide raintight galvanized steel compression connectors and couplings with insulated throat.

a. For all installations in exterior or wet locations, threaded fittings shall be coated with anti-seize compound that meets or exceeds MIL- PFR907 specification.

C. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Coated Conduit:

1. Provide PVC-coated conduit conforming to NEMA RN 1, Coating Type A-40.

2. Thread protectors installed on both ends of conduit for shipment and handling, with couplings packaged separately.

3. Provide PVC-coated metallic conduit and adapter for the transition of a PVC conduit embedded in slab and the aboveground metallic conduit. Ensure that the aboveground PVC-coated metallic conduit is two feet minimum above ground.

4. Fittings shall be watertight.

D. Liquid-tight Flexible Metallic Conduit and Fittings:

1. Provide conduit consisting of a core of flexible galvanized steel with an extruded liquid-tight plastic or neoprene jacket overall. Jacket shall be moisture- and oil-proof, capable of conforming to the minimum radius bends of flexible conduit without cracking.

2. Provide conduits with a continuous copper bonding conductor spiral wound between the convolutions, as required by California Electrical Code.

3. Conduit and fittings shall be of self-extinguishing type with low halogen containing material.

4. Provide fittings conforming to UL 514B, zinc-coated.

E. PVC Electrical Conduit and Fittings:

1. Provide heavy wall, high impact strength, rigid PVC conforming to the requirements of EPC-40-PVC conduit of NEMA TC 2 and fittings for EPC-40-PVC conduit of NEMA

TC 3.

2. Provide Schedule 80 conduit for underground and trench installation with vehicle traffic.

3. PVC shall not be installed exposed.

4. Conduit and fittings shall be UL 651 listed and shall conform with Article 352 of the

California Electrical Code for underground and exposed use.

5. Conduit and fittings shall be flammability rated as self-extinguishing, and shall have the following minimum properties:

a. Tensile strength, ASTM D638 at 78 degrees Celsius: 6,000 psi.

b. Flexural strength, ASTM D790: 11,000 psi.

c. Compressive strength, ASTM D695: 8,500 psi.

d. Hardness (Durometer D), ASTM D2240: 77.

e. Water absorption, percent maximum in 24 hours at 72 degrees Celsius, ASTM

D570: 0.03.

f. Dielectric strength, ASTM D149: 1.1 kV/mil.

g. Thermal conductivity: 1.3 Btu/sq. ft./deg. F/in.

F. Intermediate Metal Conduit (“IMC”) and Accessories:

1. Provide conduit, couplings, elbows, bends, sealing fittings, and nipples conforming to

NEMA RN 1 and UL 6, with each length bearing manufacturer’s stamp and UL label.

2. Conduit shall comply with UL1242, ANSI C80.6, and ANSI B1.20.1.

3. Fittings and Accessories:

a. Provide separable watertight hub fittings with a gasket, separate nylon insulated throat, and a casehardened locknut.

b. Provide bushings of nylon-insulated metallic and grounding type.

c. Provide conduit straps, clamps, and clamp backs made of galvanized malleable iron.

d. Intermediate metal conduit shall be a minimum of 3/4-inch diameter at exposed portions and 1-inch diameter at embedded portions.

e. Conduit, connections and couplings shall be threaded.

2.2 CONDUIT HANGERS

A. Provide trapeze type multiple conduit hangers and supports as indicated or required.

B. Fabricate hangers from two or more steel hanger rods, a steel horizontal member, U-bolts, clamps, and other attachments as necessary for securing hanger rods, and conduits.

C. Provide galvanized hanger rods not smaller than three eighths-inch diameter, threaded either full length or for a sufficient distance at each end to permit at least one and a half inches of adjustment.

D. Provide horizontal member meeting the following requirements:

1. Standard structural steel shapes such as angles or channels, one and a half by one and a half inches or one and five eighths by one and five eighths inches, 12 gage, cold-formed, lipped channel, and designed to accept special spring-held hardened steel nuts for securing hanger rods and other attachments. Nuts and clamps shall be compatible with the channel.

2. Two or more channels may be welded together to form horizontal members of greater strength.

3. All members shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M or ASTM A153/A153M, as applicable.

E. Design of conduit hangers shall meet the following requirements:

1. Conduit hangers shall be capable of supporting a load equal to the sum of the weights of the conduits and wires, the weight of the hanger itself, plus 200 pounds.

2. The stress at the root of the thread of the hanger rods shall be not more than 9,475 psi at design load.

3. Size the horizontal member such that the maximum stress will be not more than 12,650 psi at design load.

4. Conduit…