323140_High Security Fences and Gates.pdf

573-16-603 Install Parking Garage Fall Protection VAMC Gainesville, FL 08-01-16

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SECTION 32 31 40

HIGH SECURITY FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. High security fences, panels and accessories. The design intent is for the wire mesh panels located at the parking structure openings to generally match the construction of wire mesh infill panels located on the 5th Floor Mental Health Unit of the existing hospital bed tower – corrosion resistant tube frame, impact resistant wire mesh panel and flat plate cover over mesh. Spacing of the wire mesh infill as described on drawings.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A653/A653M-15e1 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc

Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by Hot-Dip Process.

2. A924/A924M-14e1 - General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic

Coated by the Hot-dip Process.

3. D2794-93(2010) - Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact).

4. F2408-16 - Ornamental Fences Employing Galvanized Steel Tubular

Pickets.

C. Master Painters Institute (MPI):

1. No. 18 - Primer, Zinc Rich, Organic.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

D. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

1. Panel alignment.

2. Zinc-coating complies with specifications.

3. Structural characteristics comply with indicated and criteria on

Drawings.

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4. Connections comply with requirements indicated on Drawings.

E. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

2. Installer with project experience list.

3. Welders and welding procedures.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Regularly manufactures specified products.

2. Manufactured specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

B. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer authorized installer.

1. Regularly installs specified products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

C. Welders and Welding Procedures Qualifications: AWS D1.3/D1.3M.

1.5 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.6 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoor in dry, weathertight facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.7 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify field conditions affecting high security fence fabrication and installation. Show field measurements on

Submittal Drawings.

1. Coordinate field measurement and fabrication schedule to avoid delay.

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1.8 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - VENDER DESIGNED PRODUCTS

“Vender Designed” implies the panel manufacturer can supply and direct installation for products which meet the design and installation criteria located in this specification and on the drawings. All product data information including corrosion resistant finish, construction details, installation details and engineered calculations demonstrating conformance to criteria must be submitted for review and approval prior to manufacturing and installation.

2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and appurtenances necessary to install the commercial welded wire architectural fence system to match the existing system installed at VA Independence Garage at VAMC Gainesville.

1. Basis of Design: MFR Manufacturing Corp, Inc. – Security Fence

System, or equal. 1065 Sill Ave, 60506, Tel: 815-552-3333, Fax: 815-

552-3315, Website: www.mfrcorp.com, Email: info@mfrcorp.com.

B. System components includes wire mesh panels, rails, posts and hardware required with following performance requirements:

1. Steel Yield Strength: ASTM A924, minimum 344 MPa (50,000 psi) .

2. Impact Resistance: ASTM D2794, over 6.8 Nm (60 in-lb.) when using

0.625 ball forward impact.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Zinc-Coated Steel: ASTM A653, G90 coating designation ASTM A924.

B. Tubular Steel: ASTM F2408.

C. Insure separation of any dissimilar metals (steel / aluminum).

2.3 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide fence components from one manufacturer.

1. Steel Recycled Content: 30 percent total recycled content, minimum.

2.4 HIGH SECURITY FENCE PANELS

A. Rails/posts: Hot-dip galvanized steel, nominal 50 mm (2 inch) square.

2.5 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate panels to profile and dimensions indicated on Drawings.

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B. Fabricate components with joints tightly fitted and secured.

2.6 FINISHES

A. Wire Mesh Panel System - Steel Finish: The design intent is for the panel system, including steel wire mesh, to match the welded wire architectural system to match the existing welded wire mesh installed at VA independence Garage at VAMC Gainesville.

1. Basis of Design: MFR Manufacturing Corp, Inc. – Security Fence

System, or equal. 1065 Sill Ave, 60506, Tel: 815-552-3333, Fax: 815-

552-3315, Website: www.mfrcorp.com, Email: info@mfrcorp.com.

2.7 ACCESSORIES

A. Accessories: Manufacturer's required accessories for complete installation.

B. Barrier Coating: ASTM D1187/D1187M.

C. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1/D1.1M, type to suit application.

D. Fasteners: Corrosion resistant fasteners as recommended by manufacturer.

E. Touch-Up Paint: Match shop finish.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

3.2 INSTALLATION – GENERAL

A. Prior to installation of wire mesh panels in the Parking Garages, Provide and install 3 – 4’ x 8’ sample panels at a location approved of by the COR. Panel 1 – 2” opening wire mesh, Panel 2 – 1” opening wire mesh, Panel 3 – ¼” opening wire mesh. VA will make final selection of products based on these sample panels.

B. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

C. Touch up damaged factory finishes.

1. Repair galvanized surfaces with galvanized repair paint.

2. Repair painted surfaces with touch up primer.

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3.3 CLEANING

A. Clean exposed high security panel surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect high security panels from traffic and construction operations.

B. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.

C. Repair damage.

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