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RFI’s | 36C24725R0071 | 619-20-103 | Correct FCA Deficiencies in Boiler Plant, Building #14

3) I cannot find in the SPECS the following:

· New Boilers contactor furnished, or owner furnished?

· Temporary Boilers to be contractor furnished, or owner furnished?

Could you please tell me where it is in the SPECS or provide the info in case is not included?”

The new boilers are contractor furnished.

The temporary boilers are contractor furnished.

4) Would the Peerless G series All Aluminum Blast Rated Windows be acceptable to use on this project for the blast windows.

Must comply with spec 085653 “Blast Resistant Windows” requirements.

5) Please confirm the location of the double swing gate.

Please confirm the swing up gate hardware location, is this referring to the vehicle barrier arm?

There are two barrier arms shown next to each other and that appears clear on the drawings where they are located as well as where the hardware is in the details.

6) Please provide point of contact for the Johnson Control Fire Alarm System for Building 14. Unable to find contact for JADAMS.

7) Tunnel Lighting DWG EP 101 note 3. Confirm lighting count prior to bid. We couldn’t, due to the steam and heat. Would someone from the plant be able to give us the count? Please advise.

6) Yelder Zhivorka

7) The light fixtures in the tunnel are not shown on original building drawings, nor on renovation drawings. Someone at the plant may be able to provide a count. -Pat Rose CN (elect)

8) Please provide the flooring spec section for the Sealed Concrete.

Read spec 033000 “Cast-In-Place Concrete”

9) Please allow for steel companies that are Non AISC Certified but follow AISC Practices to bid this project. This will allow for more competitive pricing for the steel on this project.

A/E recommends following spec. VA discretion to wave requirement

10) Sheet AD101 Demo note #3, references scraping and preparing surfaces for the full length of the steam tunnel and says to refer to the civil drawings, the civil drawings show this tunnel ending at a manhole and veering to building 13. Is this the extent of the tunnel that is included with this project?

Correct, what is shown on CD301 is the extent of the tunnel included with the project. No additional areas to be considered during this phase.

11) Substitution request.

Requests for substitutes "or equal" products won't be handled until after award and during the submittal phase.

12) Clarification request. Kawneer does not make a blast system. The 1600 system is just a standard curtainwall.

Must comply with spec 085653 “Blast Resistant Windows” requirements. Kawneer 1600 not acceptable

13) Solicitation Pages 20 - 36: Representations & Certifications: Please advise if the Offeror is to complete and submit the Reps & Certs featured in the solicitation with their proposal. If so, please advise if the entire section needs to be submitted, or just the clauses that require completion (Sections 3.2 - 3.5).

Reps and certs should be completed in sam.gov. The documents required in the submission for this project is located under “A.4 PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION” starting on page 10.

14) Solicitation Page 11: Tab B - Past Performance states "Completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) must be received directly from the client/customer for which the construction project was performed. If a CPARS is available for any of the projects submitted, they should also be submitted." We respectfully request that the Government allow for the submission of CPARS "instead of" PPQs, if a CPARS evaluation exists for a particular project. The reason being is that we have been told from some of our project POCs that they will not complete PPQs if a CPARS evaluation exists. Additionally, some of our project POCs (with knowledge of our actual performance on particular projects) are no longer with the project's agency or have retired.

Offerors for whom we do not receive completed PPQs will not be excluded. However, offerors with past performance are expected to complete and submit page 1 of attachment 3 as instructed by the solicitation. This will allow our office to contact the POC via phone or e-mail. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the correct contact information is listed on page 1 of attachment 3. If offerors opt to provide CPARS in place of PPQ’s, they are at risk of a lower rating due to the items on the PPQ not being addressed, unless the CPARS provides equal information. Where there is no record of past performance, the proposal will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably. Superior performance ratings on relevant projects may be considered more favorably in the evaluation.

15) Solicitation Page 11: Tab C - Price Proposal states "Price shall be addressed using the attached price breakdown worksheet, which is included in Attachment 4." Is the Offeror permitted to use their own Price Breakdown template if it still features pricing breakout on a divisional level? The one provided in the solicitation appears to require sub-divisional pricing breakout for materials, labor, equipment, and other. It will be difficult obtaining breakout from subs and suppliers down to this level of detail during the bidding phase of the project.

The breakdown as shown in attachment 4 are to ensure a complete price analysis is obtained from all bidders in a comparable format.

16) Please provide the POC information for the Johnson Control Fire Alarm System for Building 14. JADAMS is mentioned but we cannot find this person online.

Yelder Zhivorka

17) Regarding Tunnel Lighting Dwg. EP-101, Note 3: Please confirm the lighting count.

There are no more than 20 lights in the tunnel, but the GC shall verify.

18) Several subcontractors and suppliers have asked for additional time to estimate their individual scopes of work for the project. Would the Government be willing to extend the proposal due date an additional four weeks?

The due date has been extended.

19) Are opacity monitors required for the temporary boilers?

The temporary boilers are contractor furnished.

20) Please confirm the Government will be operating the rental boiler plant, to include chemical maintenance.

VA boiler personnel will monitor and operate the rental boilers. VA boiler personnel will conduct routine inspections and monthly boiler inspections. All maintenance, repairs, fuel, and oil replenishment will be the responsibility of the contractor.

21) Will the Government provide estimated weights for the existing boilers?

This will determine what temporary boiler company is used. Refer to their manufacturer data.

22) Please confirm seismic bracing is required for all temporary external piping systems. Is the contractor to assume that the temporary drain line for the rental boilers will not require seismic bracing?

Seismic is required for temporary boilers.

23) Please confirm the contractor is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of the rental boilers, to include a 4-hour response time as well as repairs and inspections.

This will determine what temporary boiler company is used. Refer to their manufacturer data. Yes, the contractor is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of the rental boilers, to include a 4-hour response time as well as repairs and maintenance.

24) Will UPS be required for all boiler control systems?

They didn’t have UPS backed circuits before, Mechanical will have to answer if a UPS is required now. If mechanical can’t answer, I would have them ask that question to the VA. – Pat Rose CN (elect)

25) Please confirm the Government will provide all consumables for the rental boilers to include chemicals, natural gas, and fuel oil.

The contractor is responsible for all consumable to include chemicals, natural gas, and fuel oil.

26) Please confirm that the contractor will be required to inspect the rental boilers every six months. Please also confirm the Government is aware that during the internal inspections, depending on the time of year, that the Medical Center may not have N+1 redundancy during these inspection activities.

This will determine what temporary boiler company is used. Refer to their manufacturer data. Yes, the contractor will be required to inspect the rental boilers every six months. Yes, the Government is aware that during the internal inspections, depending on the time of year, that the Medical Center may not have N+1 redundancy during these inspection activities.

27) To ensure expectations are met with the temporary boiler controls, we respectfully request the COR provide a Temporary Controls Architecture to include what will be required as far as points and graphics on the Temporary Operator’s Workstation.

Boiler: Oxygen Temp Efficiency Temperature Pressure Steamed produced Firing rate Stack temp High and low steam flow

Natural gas pressure Fuel oil pressure Feed water temp Condensate tank temp Condensate tank return temp Da tank pressure Outside air temp

28) Rental boilers (regardless of supplier) are not equipped or set up to maintain the stringent requirements of the VA Safety Device Testing Manual. This will require a very costly retrofit of the boiler safety controls as well as system modifications to each rental unit (of which some rental firms will not allow these modifications). Please confirm the Government will still require these modifications to the rental boiler systems.

Pending response.

29) Please confirm the contractor is responsible for acquiring all required air-permitting for the rental boilers, new boilers, and generator, with support from the COR and local station as required.

Yes, confirm the contractor is responsible for acquiring all required air-permitting for the rental boilers, new boilers, and generator, with support from the COR and local station as required.

30) Please confirm the Government will provide the services of a Commissioning Agent (CxA). Please also confirm that the CxA will be onboard during the submittal phase to review submittals.

The VA will engage the CxA under a separate contract as outlined in 01 91 00 – 24 of the Specs.

31) Who is the proprietary controls (BAS) contractor that services the Medical Center? What is their contact information?

Johnson Controls-Yelder Zhivorka

32) Cleaver-Brooks is the Basis of design. Will a Superior Boiler / Power Flame Burner package be an acceptable alternate?

Requests for substitutes "or equal" products won't be handled until after award and during the submittal phase.

33) On page M804 there is a general not that mentions about the “work on this sheet intended to demonstrate work required for inclusion into the existing Johnson Controls DDC System”. This note is not listed on pages M800-M803. Please advise if the scope of work for the Johnson Control DDC System is only on page M804.

Yes, this work on sheet M804 is included with controls of this project. We were just showing other work that is different from the schematics shown on other sheets. All of this equipment is part of this project and shall be connected to Johnson Controls.

34) RFI 007) Please advise how many Guy Wire Supports are included.

35) (Detail is located on structural drawing S501 detail 12). I'm

36) having trouble locating them on drawings.

Per manufacturer recommendations. We would recommend a minimum of 3 guy wires per boiler flue.

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Correct FCA Deficiencies in Boiler Plant, Building #14

36C24725R0071

Solicitation #

Please confirm the location of the double swing gate.

Please confirm the swing up gate hardware location, is this referring to the vehicle barrier arm?

Correct FCA Deficiencies in Boiler Plant, Building 14 04-01-20 Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System

08 71 00-1

SECTION 08 71 00

DOOR HARDWARE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Door hardware and related items necessary for complete installation and operation of doors.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Caulking: Section 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS.

B. Application of Hardware: Section 08 11 13, HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND

FRAMES; and Section 32 31 33, CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES.

C. Painting: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

D. Electrical: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

1.3 GENERAL

A. All hardware shall comply with ABAAS, (Architectural Barriers Act

Accessibility Standard) unless specified otherwise.

B. Provide rated door hardware assemblies where required by most current version of the International Building Code (IBC).

C. Hardware for Labeled Fire Doors and Exit Doors: Conform to requirements of NFPA 80 for labeled fire doors and to NFPA 101 for exit doors, as well as to other requirements specified. Provide hardware listed by UL, except where heavier materials, large size, or better grades are specified herein under paragraph HARDWARE SETS. In lieu of UL labeling and listing, test reports from a nationally recognized testing agency may be submitted showing that hardware has been tested in accordance with UL test methods and that it conforms to

NFPA requirements.

D. Hardware for application on metal and wood doors and frames shall be made to standard templates. Furnish templates to the fabricator of these items in sufficient time so as not to delay the construction.

E. The following items shall be of the same manufacturer, except as otherwise specified: 1. Mortise locksets.

2. Hinges for hollow metal and wood doors.

3. Surface applied overhead door closers.

4. Exit devices.

5. Floor closers.

1.4 WARRANTY

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A. Automatic door operators shall be subject to the terms of FAR Clause

52.246-21, except that the Warranty period shall be two years in lieu of one year for all items except as noted below: 1. Locks, latchsets, and panic hardware: 5 years.

2. Door closers and continuous hinges: 10 years.

1.5 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. In accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Article titled "INSTRUCTIONS", furnish maintenance manuals and instructions on all door hardware. Provide installation instructions with the submittal documentation.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Submit 6 copies of the schedule per Section

01 33 23. Submit 2 final copies of the final approved schedules to

VAMC Locksmith as record copies (VISN Locksmith if the VAMC does not have a locksmith).

B. Hardware Schedule: Prepare and submit hardware schedule in the following form:

Hardware Item

Quantity Size Reference Publication Type No.

Finish Mfr.

Name and

Catalog

No.

Key Control Symbols

UL Mark

(if fire rated and listed)

ANSI/BHMA

Finish Designation

C. Samples and Manufacturers' Literature:

1. Samples: All hardware items (proposed for the project) that have not been previously approved by Builders Hardware Manufacturers

Association shall be submitted for approval. Tag and mark all items with manufacturer's name, catalog number and project number.

2. Samples are not required for hardware listed in the specifications by manufacturer's catalog number, if the contractor proposes to use the manufacturer's product specified.

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D. Certificate of Compliance and Test Reports: Submit certificates that hardware conforms to the requirements specified herein. Certificates shall be accompanied by copies of reports as referenced. The testing shall have been conducted either in the manufacturer's plant and certified by an independent testing laboratory or conducted in an independent laboratory, within four years of submittal of reports for approval.

1.7 DELIVERY AND MARKING

A. Deliver items of hardware to job site in their original containers, complete with necessary appurtenances including screws, keys, and instructions. Tag one of each different item of hardware and deliver to Resident Engineer for reference purposes. Tag shall identify items by Project Specification number and manufacturer's catalog number.

These items shall remain on file in Resident Engineer's office until all other similar items have been installed in project, at which time the Resident Engineer will deliver items on file to Contractor for installation in predetermined locations on the project.

1.8 PREINSTALLATION MEETING

A. Convene a preinstallation meeting not less than 30 days before start of installation of door hardware. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Contractor and

Installer, Architect, Project Engineer and VA Locksmith, Hardware

Consultant, and

Hardware Manufacturer’s Representative. Review the following:

1. Inspection of door hardware.

2. Job and surface readiness.

3. Coordination with other work.

4. Protection of hardware surfaces.

5. Substrate surface protection.

6. Installation.

7. Adjusting.

8. Repair.

9. Field quality control.

10. Cleaning.

1.9 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Hardware Set Symbols on Drawings: Except for protective plates, door stops, mutes, thresholds and the like specified herein, hardware requirements for each door are indicated on drawings by symbols.

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Symbols for hardware sets consist of letters (e.g., "HW") followed by a number. Each number designates a set of hardware items applicable to a door type.

B. Keying: All cylinders shall be keyed into existing Grand Master Key

System. Provide removable core cylinders that are removable only with a special key or tool without disassembly of knob or lockset .

Cylinders shall be 7 pin type. Keying information shall be furnished at a later date by the COR.

1.10 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. In text, hardware items are referred to by series, types, etc., listed in such specifications and standards, except as otherwise specified.

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

F883-04.................Padlocks

E2180-07................Standard Test Method for Determining the

Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial

Agent(s)

In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials C.

American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware Manufacturers

Association (ANSI/BHMA):

A156.1-06...............Butts and Hinges

A156.2-03...............Bored and Pre-assembled Locks and Latches

A156.3-08...............Exit Devices, Coordinators, and Auto Flush

Bolts

A156.4-08...............Door Controls (Closers)

A156.5-14...............Cylinders and Input Devices for Locks.

A156.6-05...............Architectural Door Trim

A156.8-05...............Door Controls-Overhead Stops and Holders

A156.11-14..............Cabinet Locks

A156.12-05 .............Interconnected Locks and Latches

A156.13-05..............Mortise Locks and Latches Series 1000

A156.14-07 .............Sliding and Folding Door Hardware

A156.15-06..............Release Devices-Closer Holder, Electromagnetic and Electromechanical

A156.16-08..............Auxiliary Hardware

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A156.17-04 .............Self-Closing Hinges and Pivots

A156.18-06..............Materials and Finishes

A156.20-06 .............Strap and Tee Hinges, and Hasps

A156.21-09..............Thresholds

A156.22-05..............Door Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems

A156.23-04..............Electromagnetic Locks

A156.24-03..............Delayed Egress Locking Systems

A156.25-07 .............Electrified Locking Devices

A156.26-06..............Continuous Hinges

A156.28-07 .............Master Keying Systems

A156.29-07 .............Exit Locks and Alarms

A156.30-03 .............High Security Cylinders

A156.31-07 .............Electric Strikes and Frame Mounted Actuators

A156.36-10..............Auxiliary Locks

A250.8-03...............Standard Steel Doors and Frames

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

80-10...................Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

101-09..................Life Safety Code

E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Building Materials Directory (2008)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 BUTT HINGES

A. ANSI A156.1. Provide only three-knuckle hinges, except five-knuckle where the required hinge type is not available in a three-knuckle version (e.g., some types of swing-clear hinges). The following types of butt hinges shall be used for the types of doors listed, except where otherwise specified:

1. Exterior Doors: Type A2112/A5112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A2111/A5111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide.

Hinges for exterior outswing doors shall have non-removable pins.

Hinges for exterior fire-rated doors shall be of stainless steel material.

2. Interior Doors: Type A8112/A5112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A8111/A5111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide.

Hinges for doors exposed to high humidity areas (shower rooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, janitor rooms, etc. shall be of stainless steel material.

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B. Provide quantity and size of hinges per door leaf as follows:

1. Doors up to 1210 mm (4 feet) high: 2 hinges.

2. Doors 1210 mm (4 feet) to 2260 mm (7 feet 5 inches) high: 3 hinges minimum.

3. Doors greater than 2260 mm (7 feet 5 inches) high: 4 hinges.

4. Doors up to 900 mm (3 feet) wide, standard weight: 114 mm x 114 mm

(4-1/2 inches x 4-1/2 inches) hinges.

5. Doors over 900 mm (3 feet) to 1065 mm (3 feet 6 inches) wide, standard weight: 127 mm x 114 mm (5 inches x 4-1/2 inches).

6. Doors over 1065 mm (3 feet 6 inches) to 1210 mm (4 feet), heavy weight: 127 mm x 114 mm (5 inches x 4-1/2 inches).

7. Provide heavy-weight hinges where specified.

8. At doors weighing 330 kg (150 lbs.) or more, furnish 127 mm (5 inch) high hinges.

C. See Articles "MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE" and "HARDWARE SETS" for pivots and hinges other than butts specified above and continuous hinges specified below.

2.2 CONTINUOUS HINGES

A. ANSI/BHMA A156.26, Grade 1-600.

1. Listed under Category N in BHMA's "Certified Product Directory."

B. General: Minimum 0.120-inch- (3.0-mm-) thick, hinge leaves with minimum overall width of 4 inches (102 mm); fabricated to full height of door and frame and to template screw locations; with components finished after milling and drilling are complete

C. Continuous, Barrel-Type Hinges: Hinge with knuckles formed around a

Teflon-coated 6.35mm (0.25-inch) minimum diameter pin that extends entire length of hinge.

1. Base Metal for Exterior Hinges: Stainless steel.

2. Base Metal for Interior Hinges: Stainless steel

3. Base Metal for Hinges for Fire-Rated Assemblies: Stainless steel

4. Provide with non-removable pin (hospital tip option) at lockable outswing doors.

5. Where required to clear adjacent casing, trim, and wall conditions and allow full door swing, provide wide throw hinges of minimum width required.

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6. Provide with manufacturer’s cut-outs for separate mortised power transfers and/or mortised automatic door bottoms where they occur.

7. Where thru-wire power transfers are integral to the hinge, provide hinge with easily removable portion to allow easy access to wiring connections.

8. Where models are specified that provide an integral wrap-around edge guard for the hinge edge of the door, provide manufacturer’s adjustable threaded stud and machine screw mechanism to allow the door to be adjusted within the wrap-around edge guard.

2.3 DOOR STOPS

A. Conform to ANSI A156.16.

B. Provide door stops wherever an opened door or any item of hardware thereon would strike a wall, column, equipment or other parts of building construction. For concrete, masonry or quarry tile construction, use lead expansion shields for mounting door stops.

C. Where cylindrical locks with turn pieces or pushbuttons occur, equip wall bumpers Type L02251 (rubber pads having concave face) to receive turn piece or button.

D. Provide floor stops (Type L02141 or L02161 in office areas; Type

L02121 x 3 screws into floor elsewhere. Wall bumpers, where used, must be installed to impact the trim or the door within the leading half of its width. Floor stops, where used, must be installed within 4-inches of the wall face and impact the door within the leading half of its width.

E. Where drywall partitions occur, use floor stops, Type L02141 or L02161 in office areas, Type L02121 elsewhere.

F. Provide stop Type L02011, as applicable for exterior doors. At outswing doors where stop can be installed in concrete, provide stop mated to concrete anchor set in 76mm (3-inch) core-drilled hole and filled with quick-setting cement.

G. Omit stops where floor mounted door holders are required and where automatic operated doors occur.

H. Provide appropriate roller bumper for each set of doors (except where closet doors occur) where two doors would interfere with each other in swinging.

I. Provide appropriate door mounted stop on doors in individual toilets where floor or wall mounted stops cannot be used.

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J. Provide overhead surface applied stop Type C02541, ANSI A156.8 on patient toilet doors in bedrooms where toilet door could come in contact with the bedroom door.

K. Provide door stops on doors where combination closer magnetic holders are specified, except where wall stops cannot be used or where floor stops cannot be installed within 4-inches of the wall.

L. Where the specified wall or floor stop cannot be used, provide concealed overhead stops (surface-mounted where concealed cannot be used).

2.4 LOCKS AND LATCHES

A. Conform to ANSI A156.2. Locks and latches for doors 45 mm (1-3/4 inch) thick or over shall have beveled fronts. Lock cylinders shall have not less than seven pins. Cylinders for all locksets shall be removable core type. Cylinders shall be furnished with construction removable cores and construction master keys. Cylinder shall be removable by special key or tool. Construct all cores so that they will be interchangeable into the core housings of all mortise locks, rim locks, cylindrical locks, and any other type lock included in the

Great Grand Master Key System. Disassembly of lever or lockset shall not be required to remove core from lockset. All locksets or latches on double doors with fire label shall have latch bolt with 19 mm (3/4 inch) throw, unless shorter throw allowed by the door manufacturer’s fire label. Provide temporary keying device or construction core to allow opening and closing during construction and prior to the installation of final cores.

B. In addition to above requirements, locks and latches shall comply with following requirements:

1. Mortise Lock and Latch Sets: Conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.13. Mortise locksets shall be series 1000, minimum Grade 2. All locksets and latchsets shall have lever handles fabricated from cast stainless steel. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with 122.55 mm

(4-7/8-inch) curved lip strike and wrought box. At outswing pairs with overlapping astragals, provide flat lip strip with 21mm

(7/8inch) lip-to-center dimension. Lock function F02 shall be furnished with emergency tools/keys for emergency entrance. Furnish

08 71 00-9 armored fronts for all mortise locks. Where mortise locks are installed in high-humidity locations or where exposed to the exterior on both sides of the opening, provide non-ferrous mortise lock case.

2. Cylindrical Lock and Latch Sets: levers shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Cylindrical locksets shall be series 4000 Grade I. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with 122.55 mm (4-7/8-inch) curved lip strike and wrought box. At outswing pairs with overlapping astragals, provide flat lip strip with 21mm (7/8-inch) lip-to-center dimension. Provide lever design to match design selected by Architect or to match existing lever design. Where two turn pieces are specified for lock F76, turn piece on inside knob shall lock and unlock inside knob, and turn piece on outside knob shall unlock outside knob when inside knob is in the locked position. (This function is intended to allow emergency entry into these rooms without an emergency key or any special tool.)

3. Auxiliary locks shall be as specified under hardware sets and conform to ANSI A156.36.

2.5 KEYS

A. Stamp all keys with change number and key set symbol. Furnish keys in quantities as follows:

Locks/Keys Quantity

Cylinder locks 2 keys each

Cylinder lock change key blanks 100 each different key way

Master-keyed sets 6 keys each

Grand Master sets 6 keys each

Great Grand Master set 5 keys

Control key 2 keys

B. Psychiatric keys shall be cut so that first two bittings closest to the key shoulder are shallow to provide greater strength at point of greatest torque.

2.6 KEY CABINET

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A. ANSI Standard A156.11. Provide key cabinet made of cold rolled, 1.2 mm

(0.0478 inch) thick furniture steel electro-welded. Doors shall have

"no sag" continuous brass-pin piano type hinge and be equipped with chrome plated locking door handles, hook cam and mechanical pushbutton door lock. Key Cabinet and Key Control System shall accommodate all keys for this project plus 25 percent. Provide minimum number of multiple cabinets where a single cabinet of largest size will not accommodate the required number of keys.

B. Key tags shall consist of two sets: Permanent self-locking and loan key snaphook type with tag colors as follows: Red fiber marker of the permanent self-locking type approximately 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) in diameter engraved with the legend "FILE KEY MUST NOT BE LOANED." Also furnish for each hook a white cloverleaf key marker with snap-hooks engraved with the legend "LOAN KEY."

C. The manufacturer of the lock cylinders and locks shall attach a key tag to keys of each lock cylinder and shall mark thereon the respective item number and key change number. Provide each group of keys in a key gathering envelope (supplied by Key Cabinet

Manufacturer) in which the lock manufacturer shall include the following information: Item number, key change number and door number.

The contractor shall furnish the Key Cabinet Manufacturer the hardware and keying schedules and change keys.

D. The Key Cabinet Manufacturer shall set up a three-way cross index system, including master keys, listing the keys alphabetically, the hooks numerically and the key changes numerically on different colored index cards. Index cards shall be typewritten and inserted in a durable binder. Attach the keys to the two sets of numbered tags supplied with the cabinet. (The permanent tag and the loan key tag).

Instruct the owner in proper use of the system. Install cabinet as directed by the

Resident Engineer.

2.7 ARMOR PLATES, KICK PLATES, MOP PLATES AND DOOR EDGING

A. Conform to ANSI Standard A156.6.

B. Provide protective plates and door edging as specified below:

1. Kick plates, mop plates and armor plates of metal, Type J100 series.

2. Provide kick plates and mop plates where specified. Kick plates shall be 254 mm (10 inches) or 305 mm (12 inches) high. Mop plates

08 71 00-11 shall be 152 mm (6 inches) high. Both kick and mop plates shall be minimum 1.27 mm (0.050 inches) thick. Provide kick and mop plates beveled on all 4 edges (B4E). On push side of doors where jamb stop extends to floor, make kick plates 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) less than width of door, except pairs of metal doors which shall have plates 25 mm (1 inch) less than width of each door. Extend all other kick and mop plates to within 6 mm (1/4 inch) of each edge of doors. Kick and mop plates shall butt astragals. For jamb stop requirements, see specification sections pertaining to door frames.

3. Kick plates and/or mop plates are not required on following door sides:

a. Armor plate side of doors;

b. Exterior side of exterior doors;

c. Closet side of closet doors;

d. Both sides of aluminum entrance doors.

4. Armor plates for doors are listed under Article "Hardware Sets".

Armor plates shall be thickness as noted in the hardware set, 875 mm

(35 inches) high and 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) less than width of doors, except on pairs of metal doors. Provide armor plates beveled on all

4 edges (B4E). Plates on pairs of metal doors shall be 25 mm (1 inch) less than width of each door. Where top of intermediate rail of door is less than 875 mm (35 inches) from door bottom, extend armor plates to within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of top of intermediate rail. On doors equipped with panic devices, extend armor plates to within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of panic bolt push bar.

5. Where louver or grille occurs in lower portion of doors, substitute stretcher plate and kick plate in place of armor plate. Size of stretcher plate and kick plate shall be 254 mm (10 inches) high.

6. Provide stainless steel edge guards where so specified at wood doors. Provide mortised type instead of surface type except where door construction and/or ratings will not allow. Provide edge guards of bevel and thickness to match wood door. Provide edge guards with factory cut-outs for door hardware that must be installed through or extend through the edge guard. Provide fullheight edge guards except where door rating does not allow; in such cases, provide edge guards to height of bottom of typical

08 71 00-12 lockset armor front. Forward edge guards to wood door manufacturer for factory installation on doors.

2.8 FLUSH BOLTS (LEVER EXTENSION)

A. Conform to ANSI A156.16. Flush bolts shall be Type L24081 unless otherwise specified. Furnish proper dustproof strikes conforming to

ANSI A156.16, for flush bolts required on lower part of doors.

B. Lever extension manual flush bolts shall only be used at non-fire-rated pairs for rooms only accessed by maintenance personnel.

C. Face plates for cylindrical strikes shall be rectangular and not less than 25 mm by 63 mm (1 inch by 2-1/2 inches).

D. Friction-fit cylindrical dustproof strikes with circular face plate may be used only where metal thresholds occur.

E. Provide extension rods for top bolt where door height exceeds 2184 mm

(7 feet 2 inches).

2.9 DOOR PULLS WITH PLATES

A. Conform to ANSI A156.6. Pull Type J401, 152 mm CTC (6 inches CTC) length by 19 mm (3/4 inches) diameter minimum with plate Type J302, 90 mm by 381 mm (3-1/2 inches by 15 inches), unless otherwise specified.

Provide pull with projection of 57.2 mm (2 1/4 inches) minimum and a clearance of 38.1 mm (1 1/2 inches) minimum. Cut plates of door pull plate for cylinders, or turn pieces where required.

2.10 PUSH PLATES

A. Conform to ANSI A156.6. Metal, Type J302, 203 mm (8 inches) wide by

406.4 mm (16 inches) high. Provide metal Type J302 plates 102 mm (4 inches) wide by 406.4 mm (16 inches) high where push plates are specified for doors with stiles less than 203 mm (8 inches) wide. Cut plates for cylinders, and turn pieces where required.

2.11 COMBINATION PUSH AND PULL PLATES

A. Conform to ANSI 156.6. Type J303, stainless steel 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick, 80 mm (3-1/3 inches) wide by 800 mm (16 inches) high), top and bottom edges shall be rounded. Secure plates to wood doors with 38 mm

(1-1/2 inch) long No. 12 wood screws. Cut plates for turn pieces, and cylinders where required. Pull shall be mounted down.

2.12 COORDINATORS

A. Conform to ANSI A156.16. Coordinators, when specified for fire doors, shall comply with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., requirements for

08 71 00-13 fire door hardware. Coordinator may be omitted on exterior pairs of doors where either door will close independently regardless of the position of the other door. Coordinator may be omitted on interior pairs of non-labeled open where open back strike is used. Open back strike shall not be used on labeled doors. Paint coordinators to match door frames, unless coordinators are plated. Provide bar type coordinators, except where gravity coordinators are required at acoustic pairs. For bar type coordinators, provide filler bars for full width and, as required, brackets for push-side surface mounted closers, overhead stops, and vertical rod panic strikes.

2.13 THRESHOLDS

A. Conform to ANSI A156.21, mill finish extruded aluminum, except as otherwise specified. In existing construction, thresholds shall be installed in a bed of sealant with ¼-20 stainless steel machine screws and expansion shields. In new construction, embed aluminum anchors coated with epoxy in concrete to secure thresholds. Furnish thresholds for the full width of the openings.

B. For thresholds at elevators entrances see other sections of specifications.

C. At exterior doors and any interior doors exposed to moisture, provide threshold with non-slip abrasive finish.

D. Provide with miter returns where threshold extends more than 12 mm

(0.5 inch) beyond face of frame.

2.14 WEATHERSTRIPS (FOR EXTERIOR DOORS)

A. Conform to ANSI A156.22. Air leakage shall not to exceed 0.50 CFM per foot of crack length (0.000774m3/s/m).

2.15 MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE

A. Access Doors (including Sheet Metal, Screen and Woven Wire Mesh

Types): Except for fire-rated doors and doors to Temperature Control

Cabinets, equip each single or double metal access door with Lock Type

E07213, conforming to ANSI A156.11. Key locks as directed. Ship lock prepaid to the door manufacturer. Hinges shall be provided by door manufacturer.

B. Cylinders for Various Partitions and Doors: Key cylinders same as entrance doors of area in which partitions and door occur, except as otherwise specified . Provide cylinders to operate locking devices where specified for following partitions and doors:

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1. Folding doors and partitions.

2. Wicket door (in roll-up door assemblies).

3. Slide-up doors.

4. Swing-up doors.

5. Fire-rated access doors-Engineer's key set.

6. Doors from corridor to electromagnetic shielded room.

7. Day gate on vault door.

C. Mutes: Conform to ANSI A156.16. Provide door mutes or door silencers

Type L03011 or L03021, depending on frame material, of white or light gray color, on each steel or wood door frame, except at fire-rated frames, lead-lined frames and frames for sound-resistant, lightproof and electromagnetically shielded doors. Furnish 3 mutes for single doors and 2 mutes for each pair of doors, except double-acting doors.

Provide 4 mutes or silencers for frames for each Dutch type door.

Provide 2 mutes for each edge of sliding door which would contact door frame.

2.16 PADLOCKS FOR VARIOUS DOORS, GATES AND HATCHES

A. ASTM E883, size 50 mm (2 inch) wide chain; furnish extended shackles as required by job conditions. Provide padlocks, with key cylinders, for each door in following areas as noted. B. Key padlocks as follows:

1. Chain Link Fence Gates for Electrical Substation and other Fenced

Buildings or Areas: Engineer's set, except as otherwise specified.

2. Roof Access and Scuttles: Engineer's set.

2.17 FINISHES

A. Exposed surfaces of hardware shall have ANSI A156.18, finishes as specified below. Finishes on all hinges, pivots, closers, thresholds, etc., shall be as specified below under "Miscellaneous Finishes." For field painting (final coat) of ferrous hardware, see Section 09 91

00, PAINTING.

B. 626 or 630: All surfaces on exterior and interior of buildings, except where other finishes are specified. C. Miscellaneous Finishes:

1. Hinges --exterior doors: 626 or 630.

2. Hinges --interior doors: 652 or 630.

3. Pivots: Match door trim.

4. Door Closers: Factory applied paint finish. Dull or Satin Aluminum color.

5. Thresholds: Mill finish aluminum.

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6. Cover plates for floor hinges and pivots: 630.

7. Other primed steel hardware: 600.

D. Hardware Finishes for Existing Buildings: U.S. Standard finishes shall match finishes of hardware in (similar) existing spaces except where otherwise specified.

E. Special Finish: Exposed surfaces of hardware for dark bronze anodized aluminum doors shall have oxidized oil rubbed bronze finish (dark bronze) finish on door closers shall closely match doors.

2.31 BASE METALS

A. Apply specified U.S. Standard finishes on different base metals as following:

Finish Base Metal

652 Steel

626 Brass or bronze

630 Stainless steel

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HARDWARE HEIGHTS

A. For existing buildings locate hardware on doors at heights to match existing hardware. The Contractor shall visit the site, verify location of existing hardware and submit locations to VA Resident Engineer for approval.

B. Hardware Heights from Finished Floor:

1. Exit devices centerline of strike (where applicable) 1024 mm

(405/16 inches).

2. Locksets and latch sets centerline of strike 1024 mm (40-5/16 inches).

3. Deadlocks centerline of strike 1219 mm (48 inches).

4. Hospital arm pull 1168 mm (46 inches) to centerline of bottom supporting bracket.

5. Centerline of door pulls to be 1016 mm (40 inches).

6. Push plates and push-pull shall be 1270 mm (50 inches) to top of plate.

7. Push-pull latch to be 1024 mm (40-5/16 inches) to centerline of strike.

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8. Locate other hardware at standard commercial heights. Locate push and pull plates to prevent conflict with other hardware.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Closer devices, including those with hold-open features, shall be equipped and mounted to provide maximum door opening permitted by building construction or equipment. Closers shall be mounted on side of door inside rooms, inside stairs, and away from corridors except security bedroom, bathroom and anteroom doors which shall have closer installed parallel arm on exterior side of doors. At exterior doors, closers shall be mounted on interior side. Where closers are mounted on doors they shall be mounted with hex nuts and bolts; foot shall be fastened to frame with machine screws.

B. Hinge Size Requirements:

Door Thickness Door Width Hinge Height

45 mm (1-3/4 inch) 900 mm (3 feet) and less 113 mm (4-1/2 inches)

45 mm (1-3/4 inch) Over 900 mm (3 feet) but not more than 1200 mm (4 feet)

125 mm (5 inches)

C. Hinge leaves shall be sufficiently wide to allow doors to swing clear of door frame trim and surrounding conditions.

D. Where new hinges are specified for new doors in existing frames or existing doors in new frames, sizes of new hinges shall match sizes of existing hinges; or, contractor may reuse existing hinges provided hinges are restored to satisfactory operating condition as approved by

Resident Engineer. Existing hinges shall not be reused on door openings having new doors and new frames. Coordinate preparation for hinge cutouts and screw-hole locations on doors and frames. E. Hinges

Required Per Door:

Door Description Number butts

Doors 1500 mm (5 ft) or less in height 2 butts

Doors over 1500 mm (5 ft) high and not over 2280 mm (7 ft 6 in) high

3 butts

Doors over 2280 mm (7 feet 6 inches) high 4 butts

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Doors with spring hinges 1370 mm (4 feet 6 inches) high or less 2 butts

Doors with spring hinges over 1370 mm (4 feet 6 inches) 3 butts

F. Fastenings: Suitable size and type and shall harmonize with hardware as to material and finish. Provide machine screws and lead expansion shields to secure hardware to concrete, ceramic or quarry floor tile, or solid masonry. Fiber or rawl plugs and adhesives are not permitted.

All fastenings exposed to weather shall be of nonferrous metal.

G. After locks have been installed; show in presence of Resident Engineer that keys operate their respective locks in accordance with keying requirements. (All keys, Master Key level and above shall be sent

Registered Mail to the Medical Center Director along with the bitting list. Also a copy of the invoice shall be sent to the Resident

Engineer for his records.) Installation of locks which do not meet specified keying requirements shall be considered sufficient justification for rejection and replacement of all locks installed on project.

3.3 FINAL INSPECTION

A. Installer to provide letter to VA Resident/Project Engineer that upon completion, installer has visited the Project and has accomplished the following:

1. Re-adjust hardware.

2. Evaluate maintenance procedures and recommend changes or additions, and instruct VA personnel.

3. Identify items that have deteriorated or failed.

4. Submit written report identifying problems.

3.4 DEMONSTRATION

A. Demonstrate efficacy of mechanical hardware and electrical, and electronic hardware systems, including adjustment and maintenance procedures, to satisfaction of Resident/Project Engineer and VA

Locksmith.

3.5 HARDWARE SETS

A. Following sets of hardware correspond to hardware symbols shown on drawings. Only those hardware sets that are shown on drawings will be required. Disregard hardware sets listed in specifications but not shown on drawings.

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B. Hardware Consultant working on a project will be responsible for providing additional information regarding these hardware sets. The numbers shown in the following sets come from BHMA standards.

INTERIOR SINGLE DOORS

HW-2

Each Door to Have:

RATED/NON-RATED

Hinges QUANTITY & TYPE AS REQUIRED 1 Keyed Privacy Indicator Lock F13 x OCCUPANCY INDICATOR

1 Closer C02011/C02021

1 Kick Plate J102

1 Mop Plate (@ Inswing Doors) J103

1 Floor Stop L02121 x 3 FASTENERS

1 Set Self-Adhesive Seals R0Y154 STONE

THRESHOLD BY OTHER TRADES.

HW-2D

Each Door to Have:

RATED

1 Privacy Lock F02-MOD X OCCUPANCY INDICATOR

1 Wall Stop L02101 CONVEX

1 Set Self-Adhesive Seals R0Y154 STONE

THRESHOLD BY OTHER TRADES.

HW-2G

Each Door to Have: RATED/NON-RATED

ELECTRIC HARDWARE ABBREVIATIONS LEGEND:

ADO = Automatic Door Operator

EMCH = Electro-Mechanical Closer-Holder

MHO = Magnetic Hold-Open (wall- or floor-mounted)

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1 Keyed Privacy Indicator Lock F13 x OCCUPANCY INDICATOR

1 Floor Stop L02121 x 3 FASTENERS

1 Auto Door Bottom R0Y346 – HEAVY DUTY

2 Set Self-Adhesive Seals R0Y154 STONE THRESHOLD BY

OTHER TRADES.

EXTERIOR PAIRS OF DOORS

HW-E6

Each Pair to Have:

NON-RATED

2 Continuous Hinge

1 Set Auto Flush Bolts TYPE 25

1 Dust Proof Strike L04021

1 Entry Lock F11

1 Overlapping Astragal with

Self-Adhesive Seal

R0Y634 x R0Y154 x THRU-BOLTS

1 Coordinator TYPE 21A

2 Closer C02011/C02021

2 Kick Plate J102

2 Floor Stop L02121 x 3 FASTNERS

1 Threshold (outswing door) J32120 x SILICONE GASKET

1 Threshold (inswing door) ALUMINUM, PER ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL

2 Door Sweep R0Y416

1 Set Frame Seals R0Y164

1 Drip

EXTERIOR SINGLE GATES

R0Y976 HW-

G4

Each Gate to Have: NON-RATED

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2 Weldable Gate Hinges A8181 (3 KNUCKLE) X 5 INCHES X WELDED OR

FASTENED X SHEAR HINGE LEAVES TO FIT

GATE MEMBERS

1 Weldable Panic Box

1 Anti-Vandal Pull

1 Rim Panic Device TYPE 1 F03 LESS TRIM

1 Cylinder TYPE AS REQUIRED

1 Stainless Steel Closer C52011/C22021

BALANCE OF HARDWARE BY SECTION 32 31 53, PERIMETER SECURITY FENCES AND

GATES

EXTERIOR PAIRS OF GATES

HW-G7

Each Pair Gates to Have:

NON-RATED

4 Weldable Gate Hinges A8181 (3 KNUCKLE) X 5 INCHES X WELDED OR

FASTENED X SHEAR HINGE LEAVES TO FIT

GATE MEMBERS

2 Padlockable Cane Bolts

2 Padlocks TYPE AS REQUIRED

1 Weldable Lock Box

1 Utility Lock F09 X NON-FERROUS LOCK CASE

2 Stainless Steel Closer C52011/C22021

GATES. INSTALL CANE BOLTS ON PULL SIDE OF EACH LEAF. ACTIVE LEAF CANE

BOLT

TO HAVE STRIKE IN OPEN POSITION ONLY. INACTIVE LEAF CANE BOLT TO HAVE

STRIKES IN BOTH OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS.

HW-G10

Each Rolling or Swing-Up Gate to Have: NON-RATED

1 Padlock or 2 Cylinders TYPE AS REQUIRED

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GATES.

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2)Tunnel Lighting DWG EP 101 note 3. Confirm lighting count prior to bid. We couldn’t, due to the steam and heat. Would someone from the plant be able give us the counts? please advise.

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RFI 004.pdf

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Please provide the flooring spec section for the Sealed Concrete.

ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE GENERAL NOTES:

A. IN AREAS OUTSIDE THE PROJECT SCOPE WHERE EXISTING FINISHES WILL BE AFFECTED, CONTRACTOR SHALL

PATCH , REPAIR AND FINISH WITH MATCHING MATERIALS.

B. ALL EXISTING AND NEW WALL AND CEILING SURFACES SHALL BE PAINTED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

C. ALL FINISH SELECTIONS AND COLOR TO BE APPROVED BY COR AND VA INTERIOR DESIGNER.

D. PAINT ALL EXISTING AND NEW DOORS.

EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE GENERAL NOTES:

A. REFER TO INTERIOR ELEVATIONS DRAWINGS FOR SIZE AND LOCATIONS OF MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK.

B. FINISH COLOR SELECTIONS AND THEIR LOCATIONS TO BE VERIFIED AND APPROVED BY COR.

C. REFER TO DRAWING G002 FOR MOUNTING HEIGHTS.

A

SEE SCHED

S E

C H

D

U

LE

DOOR TYPES

NTS

FRAME TYPES

H

U

LE

2" SEE SCHED

2"

STRUCTURAL DECK

BACKER ROD AND

ACOUSTICAL SEALANT,

BOTH SIDES

CEILING PER FINISH

SCHEDULE

4" MTL

STUDS

GC4

6" MTL

GC6

GC

ACOUSTICAL INSULATION

STC 45

STRUCTURAL DECK

CEILING PER FINISH

20 GA MTL STUDS @ 16"

OC

5/8" TYPE "X" GWB, ONE

SIDE (CBB AT TILE FINISH)

BASE AND FLOOR FINISH

PER SCHEDULE

SET RUNNERS ON

SEALANT, TYP

GK

2-1/2" MTL

GK2

EXISTING OR ADJACENT

WALL, WHERE

APPLICABLE

20 GA MTL STUDS @ 16"

OC

5/8" TYPE "X" GWB, BOTH

SIDES (CBB AT TILE

FINISH)

BASE AND FLOOR FINISH

PER SCHEDULE

SET RUNNERS ON

SEALANT, TYP

4" MTL

GK4

HEAD DETAIL

SCALE: 3"=1'-0"

H2

JAMB DETAIL

J2

SILL DETAIL

S2

STEEL LINTEL

AND PLATE, PAINT

PERIMETER

SEALANT, EACH SIDE

HM FRAME

ANCHORED TO

STEEL PLATE

HM FRAME

ANCHORED TO

STEEL PLATE

PERIMETER

REMOVE EXISTING LOAD

BEARING MASONRY WALL

AS NEEDED TO INSTALL

NEW WORK

CONT. STEEL

PLATE, PAINT

CONT SEALANT

EACH SIDE

FV

1'-0 1/2"

1"

FV

1'-0 1/2"

REMOVE EXISTING LOAD

BEARING MASONRY WALL

AS NEEDED TO INSTALL

NEW WORK.

EXISTING FOUNDATION

WALL TO REMAIN

8"

THRESHOLD AS REQUIRED

DOOR PER SCHEDULE

FRAME PER SCHEDULE

TRANSITION STRIP AS

REQUIRED

FLOOR FINISH PER

PARTITION PER TYPE

DOUBLE METAL TRACK

PARTITION PER

TYPE

DOUBLE METAL STUD

JAMB ANCHOR

SILL DETAIL

S1

JAMB DETAIL

J1

HEAD DETAIL

H1

5/8" GWB, TYP

STEEL TUBE AND BASE PLATE,

SEE STRUCTURAL

10"

6"

2 1/2" METAL STUD AT EDGE OF

BASE PLATE, EACH SIDE.

4" METAL STUD PARTITION PER TYPE.

SCHEDULED DOOR AND FRAME

EXISTING MASONRY WALL

5/8" GWB, TYP

STEEL TUBE AND BASE PLATE,

2 1/2" METAL STUD AT EDGE OF

BASE PLATE, EACH SIDE.

4" METAL STUD PARTITION PER TYPE.

4" METAL STUD AT EDGE OF BASE

PLATE, EACH SIDE.

VA FORM 08-6231

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Drawing Title:

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