S02-AMENDMENT1 - 621-15-101 CORRECT ADMIN BLDG 20 ENVIRONMENT COND DEF - BID SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 2 OF 2 (Divisions 10-34)

Correct Admin Bldg. 20 Environment and

Condition Deficiencies

VA Project Number: 621-15-101

Department of Veterans Affairs MidSouth Healthcare Network

Quillen VA Medical Center

Lamont Street & Veterans Way Johnson City, TN 37604

Bid Documents

March 15, 2021

36C24919D0021 36C24919N0640 Raymond-Pond SDVOSB JV, LLC

1224 Royal Drive Suite 100

Conyers, GA 30094

RAYMOND PROJECT NUMBER – 1418.020

POND PROJECT NUMBER – 1200392

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Project No. 621-15-101 March 15, 2021

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SECTION 00 01 07

PROFESSIONAL SEALS

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Architect:

1. Richard K. Perkins

2. Virginia #0401006332

3. Responsible for Divisions 02-12.

B. Fire Protection Engineer:

1. Brandon T. Hofstead

2. Georgia #037581

3. Responsible for Division 21 and Section 28 31 00.

C. Mechanical Engineer:

1. Charles A. Hanning III

2. Alabama #29025-E

3. Responsible for Divisions 22-23.

D. Electrical Engineer:

1. Floyd A. Keels

2. Tennessee #114650

3. Responsible for Division 26.

E. Telecommunication Designer:

1. Thomas Higgins

2. RCDD #348504

3. Responsible for Divisions 27-28.

F. Civil Engineer:

1. Tanya L. Norman

2. Georgia #038055

3. Responsible for Divisions 31-34.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Professional Seals

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements (VISN 9 Mountain Home) 03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

Submittal Register

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 31 26 Slate Shingles 02-16

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

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26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 10 14 00

SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies interior signage for room identification, life safety and directional/ wayfinding.

All products shall be on GSA Schedule 078 for easy in future re-orders/updates. The proposed signage and wayfinding package will meet all Federal and Department of Veterans Affairs requirements for safety and ADA compliance. This project requires a combined environmental graphics design-build organization with significant experience in developing a large-scale interior signage/wayfinding scheme in a major medical center environment.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Sign Vendor shall be on GSA Schedule 078 to ensure ease of re-orders and customer support over the life of the system. Vendor shall provide evidence that they regularly and presently manufacture signs similar to those specified in this section as one of their principal products.

Sign vendor shall have at least 15 years’ experience and have completed

3 other similar VA signage projects within the last 5 years of similar scope and value. This is a brand name or equal procurement per

48CFR811, 104-70. Signs shall meet all salient characteristics, match and be interchangeable with the existing sign system standard. Brand name / Basis of Design is Creative Sign Service, Inc. P: 301-345-3700

E: creative@creativesignage.com.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Pre-Award – to Determine Overall Bid Technical Acceptance:

1. GSA Schedule Information for Sign Vendor

2. Past Performance – Provide contract number, point of contact, value and project description for 3 other similar VA signage projects completed within the last 5 years of similar scope and value.

3. Manufacturer’s printed literature showing specifications and certifications that meet all specified requirements.

4. Insert software as detailed in section 1.6.

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1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon. Protect materials from damage.

B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.

C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.

D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

1.5 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.

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

B209-07.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

B221-08.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and tubes.

C. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):

MIL-PRF-8184F...........Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified.

MIL-P-46144C............Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate

1.6 MINIMUM SIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Permanent Rooms and Spaces:

1. Tactile and Braille Characters, raised minimum 0.793 mm (1/32 in).

Characters shall be accompanied by Grade 2 Braille.

2. Type Styles: Refer to sign drawings.

3. Character Height: Minimum 16 mm (5/8 in) high, Maximum 50 mm (2 in).

4. Symbols (Pictograms): Equivalent written description shall be placed directly below symbol, outside of symbol's background field. Border dimensions of symbol background shall be minimum 150 mm (6 in) high.

5. Finish and Contrast: Background shall be non-glare acrylic finish with adequate contrast with background.

6. Mounting Location and Height: To comply with ADA Regulations. Mount on wall adjacent to the latch side of the door and to avoid door swing and protruding objects.

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7. Signs shall have a ¼” solid phenolic thermally fused fiber backplate laminated in dual sided thermofoil with two integral anodized aluminum rails containing 75% recycled aluminum.

8. Room identification signs shall be 6” x 9” Optima Black Font on CSS

Off White Background with a magnetically mounted pocket and backplate mechanically mounted to the wall. Refer to sign drawings.

9. Signs shall have an insert software program with unlimited licenses that auto scales the copy to fit each sign appropriately allowing signs to be updated in house on any standard computer and printer while maintaining sign standards.

10. Color and graphics shall be subsurface digitally printed direct to substrate with a variable dot pattern, UV Ink containing NO VOCs and

LED curing. Painting and screen printing shall not be used.

B. Overhead Signs:

1. Type Styles: Refer to sign drawings. Characters shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1. Characters shall have a stroke width-to-height ratio of between 1:5 and 1:10.

2. Character Height: minimum 75 mm (3 in) high for overhead signs. As shown, for directional signs.

3. HDF ½” Core with 1/8” round over on leading edges. Vacuum Pressed finish to cover panel faces and sides (seamless finished edges and sides). Satin Silver Anodized track mechanically mounted to hold insert and clear shatter resistant lens.

4. Mounting Location and Height: As shown.

C. Specifications Applicable to ALL Interior Signs (Refer to sign drawings):

1. Type Style: Black Optima Text unless noted otherwise. Refer to sign drawings.

2. Finish and Contrast: 2 and 3 Ply Non-Glare CSS Off White acrylic.

Refer to sign drawings.

3. Signs Must Mechanically Fasten to the Wall (no adhesive mounting unless special exception in area exists).

4. Signs shall have a ¼” solid phenolic thermally fused fiber backplate laminated in dual sided thermofoil with two integral anodized aluminum rails containing 75% recycled aluminum.

5. Signs / pockets shall be magnetically mounted to backplate nested between aluminum bars.

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6. Signs shall have anodized aluminum architectural frames and rails where applicable with 75% recycled content.

7. Signs / pockets shall be magnetically mounted into extruded aluminum sign frame.

8. Subsurface color and graphics unless required otherwise for ADA.

9. Color and graphics shall be subsurface digitally printed direct to substrate with a variable dot pattern, UV Ink containing NO VOCs and

LED curing. Painting and screen printing shall not be used.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Signs of type, size and design shown on the drawings and as specified.

B. Signs complete with lettering, framing and related components for a complete installation.

C. Provide graphics items as completed units produced by a single manufacturer on GSA Schedule 078, including necessary mounting accessories, fittings and fastenings.

D. Do not scale drawings for dimensions. Vendor to verify and be responsible for all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings.

COR to be notified of any discrepancy in drawing, in field directions or conditions, and/or of any changes required for all such construction details.

2.2 PRODUCTS

A. Aluminum:

1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209.

2. Extrusions and Tubing: ASTM B221.

B. Cast Acrylic Sheet: MIL-PRF-8184F; Type II, class 1, Water white non-glare optically clear. Matte finish water white clear acrylic shall not be acceptable.

C. Polycarbonate: MIL-P-46144C; Type I, class 1.

D. Vinyl: 0.1 mm thick machine cut, having a pressure sensitive adhesive and integral colors.

2.3 SIGN STANDARDS

Refer to drawing package. Signs must meet all specifications including fit, finish, construction and functionality.

2.4 CONSTRUCTION

Interior Signs are composed of a 2 Ply laminate, the first ply being

1/16” thick matte finish acrylic, the second ply being 4 mm thick

10 14 00 - 5 closed cell PVC, and the laminate being a double coated pressure sensitive polypropylene film rated at 56 oz / in minimum adhesive per PSTC-1. Pocket signs created using No. 38 -.080” separating rib(s) to form insert space for custom computer-generated acetate with package results in 5-3/16” inserts and 2-1/16” inserts (the use of adhesive strips instead of ribs is not acceptable). Signs to nest into ¼” back-plate laminated in a dual sided thermofoil with two

1/8” x 8.5” integral anodized aluminum rails containing 75% recycled aluminum. Backplate material shall be a solid phenolic thermally fused fiber board (MDF, HDF, Acrylic, etc. is not acceptable). The room number portion to use injected molded ABS characters. Grade II

Braille to be produced with high pressure surface beading directly below tactile number 3/16” minimum. Braille translation via Duxbury

Braille translator. Color and graphics shall be subsurface digitally printed direct to substrate with a variable dot pattern, UV Ink containing NO VOCs and LED curing. Painting and screen printing shall not be used. Surface color or copy is not acceptable.

2.5 FABRICATION

A. Design components to allow for expansion and contraction for a minimum material temperature range of 56 °C (100 °F), without causing buckling, excessive opening of joints or over stressing of adhesives, welds and fasteners.

B. Form work to required shapes and sizes, with true curve lines and angles. Provide necessary rebates, lugs and brackets for assembly of units. Use concealed fasteners whenever and wherever possible.

C. Shop fabricate so far as practicable. Joints fastened flush to conceal reinforcement, or welded where thickness or section permits.

D. Contact surfaces of connected members be true. Assembled so joints will be tight and practically unnoticeable, without use of filling compound.

E. Signs shall have fine, even texture and be flat and sound. Lines and miters sharp, arises unbroken, profiles accurate and ornament true to pattern. Plane surfaces be smooth flat and without oil-canning, free of rack and twist. Maximum variation from plane of surface plus or minus

0.3 mm (0.015 inches. Restore texture to filed or cut areas.

F. Level or straighten wrought work. Members shall have sharp lines and angles and smooth su1rfaces.

G. Extruded members to be free from extrusion marks. Square turns and corners sharp, curves true.

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H. Drill holes for bolts and screws. Conceal fastenings where possible.

Exposed ends and edges mill smooth, with corners slightly rounded. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water.

I. Finish hollow signs with matching material on all faces, tops, bottoms and ends. Edge joints tightly mitered to give appearance of solid material.

J. All painted surfaces properly primed. Finish coating of paint to have complete coverage with no light or thin applications allowing substrate or primer to show. Finished surface smooth, free of scratches, gouges, drips, bubbles, thickness variations, foreign matter and other imperfections.

K. Movable parts, including hardware, are be cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding of deformation of members. Doors and covers centered in opening or frame. All contact surfaces fit tight and even without forcing or warping components.

L. Pre-assemble items in shop to greatest extent possible to minimize field splicing and assembly. Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for re-assembly and coordinated installation.

M. No signs are to be manufactured until final sign message schedule and location review has been completed by the COR & forwarded to contractor.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

A. Protect products against damage during field handling and installation.

B. Mount signs in proper alignment, level and plumb according to the sign location plan and the dimensions given on elevation and sign location drawings. Where otherwise not dimensioned, signs shall be installed where best suited to provide a consistent appearance throughout the project. When exact position, angle, height or location is in doubt, contact COR for clarification.

C. Remove or correct signs or installation work COR determines as unsafe or as an unsafe condition.

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SECTION 10 21 13

TOILET COMPARTMENTS

This section specifies solid phenolic toilet partitions and urinal screens.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Overhead structural steel supports for ceiling hung pilasters: Section

05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

B. Grab bars and toilet tissue holders: Section 10 28 00, TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Samples: Prime coat of paint on 150 mm (six-inch) square of metal panel with baked enamel finish coat over half of panel.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Specified items indicating all hardware and fittings, material, finish, and latching.

D. Shop Drawings: Construction details at 1/2 scale, showing installation details, anchoring and leveling devices.

E. Manufacturer's certificate, attesting that zinc-coatings conform to specified requirements.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

FF-B-575C...............Bolt, Hexagon and Square

C. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

40 CFR 247..............Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for

Products Containing Recovered Materials

D. Commercial Item Descriptions (CID):

A-A-1925................Shield, Expansion (Nail Anchors)

A-A-60003...............Partitions, Toilet, Complete

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1 TOILET PARTITIONS:

A. Solid phenolic: water resistant; graffiti resistant; non-absorbent;

contain a minimum 30 percent post-consumer recycled plastic; Class C flame spread rating.

B. Conform to Fed. CID A-A-60003, except as modified herein.

C. Fabricate to dimensions shown or specified.

D. Toilet Enclosures:

1. Type 1, Style A (Floor and ceiling supported).

2. Reinforce panels shown to receive toilet tissue holders or grab bars.

3. Upper pivots and lower hinges adjustable to hold doors open 30 degrees.

4. Latching devices and hinges for handicap compartments shall comply with ADA requirements.

5. Keeper:

a. U-slot to engage bar of throw latch.

b. Combined with rubber bumper stop.

6. Wheelchair Toilets:

a. Upper pivots and lower hinges to hold out swinging doors in closed position.

b. Provide U-type doors pulls, approximately 100 mm (four inches) long on pull side.

7. Finish:

a. Finish 1 Thru Color Phenolic.

E. Urinal Screens:

1. Type III, Style E (wall hung), finish 1.

a. With integral flanges and continuous, full height wall anchor plate.

b. Option: Full height U-Type bracket.

c. Wall anchor plate drilled for 4 anchors on both sides of screen.

2. Screen 600 mm (24 inches) wide and 1060 mm (42 inches high).

F. Toilet Partition products shall comply with following standards for biobased materials:

Material Type Percent by Weight

Phenolic Partition 55 percent biobased material

The minimum-content standards are based on the weight (not the volume) of the material in the insulating core only.

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2.2 FASTENERS

A. Partition Fasteners: CID A-A-60003.

B. Use expansion bolts, CID A-A-60003, for anchoring to solid masonry or concrete.

C. Use toggle bolts, CID A-A-60003, for anchoring to hollow masonry or stud framed walls.

D. Use steel bolts FS-B-575, for anchoring pilasters to overhead steel supports.

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Install in rigid manner, straight, plumb and with all horizontal lines level.

2. Conceal evidence of drilling, cutting and fitting in finish work.

3. Use hex-bolts for through-bolting.

4. Adjust hardware and leave in freely working order.

5. Clean finished surfaces and leave free of imperfections.

B. Panels and Pilasters:

1. Support panels, except urinal screens, and pilaster abutting building walls near top and bottom by stirrup supports secured to partitions with through-bolts.

2. Secure stirrups to walls with two suitable anchoring devices for each stirrup.

3. Secure panels to faces of pilaster near top and bottom with stirrup supports, through-bolted to panels and machine screwed to each pilaster.

4. Secure edges of panels to edges of pilasters near top and bottom with "U" shaped brackets.

C. Urinal Screens:

1. Anchor urinal screen flange to walls with minimum of four bolts both side of panel.

2. Space anchors at top and bottom and equally in between.

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SECTION 10 21 16

SHOWER AND DRESSING COMPARTMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Prefabricated shower cabinet.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Wood seats and seat supports: Section 06 20 00, FINISH CARPENTRY.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

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

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

2. D1187/D1187M-97(2011)e1 - Asphalt-Base Emulsions for Use as

Protective Coatings for Metal.

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. A112.18.1-2012 - Plumbing Supply Fittings.

D. Commercial Item Descriptions (CID):

1. A-A-60003 - Partitions, Toilet, Complete.

E. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

1. 40 CFR 247 - Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Products

Containing Recovered Materials.

1.4 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.

2. Installation instructions.

3. Warranty.

4. Samples: Paint: 6 inch square, each type and color .

a. Submit quantity required to show full color and texture range.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals (NOT USED)

E. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

1. Shower cabinets.

2. Dressing booth partitions.

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3. Zinc-Coating: Certificate, attesting that zinc-coatings conform to specified requirements.

4. Flame spread rating is Class C for plastic shower units.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

1.5 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. Comply with ADA accessibility requirements.

1.6 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.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

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

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

1. Product Temperature: Minimum 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) for minimum

48 hours before installation.

2. Work Area Ambient Conditions: HVAC systems are complete, operational, and maintaining facility design operating conditions continuously, beginning 48 hours before installation until

Government occupancy.

3. Install products when building is permanently enclosed and when wet construction is completed, dried, and cured.

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B. Field Measurements: Verify field conditions affecting compartments fabrication and installation. Show field measurements on Submittal

Drawings.

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

1.9 WARRANTY

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

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Plastic Sheet: Solid, high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide system components from one manufacturer.

B. Sustainable Construction Requirements (NOT USED)

2.3 SHOWER CABINETS

A. Materials: Single plastic unit complete.

1. Maximum Surface Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84.

a. Flame Spread Index: 75.

b. Smoke Developed Index: 450.

2. Size: 940 mm (37 inches) square.

3. Accessories: Chromium plated or corrosion-resisting steel.

a. Curtain rod.

b. Soap dish.

4. Plastic shower units shall have a Class C flame spread rating.

2.4 DRESSING BOOTH PARTITIONS

A. Materials and Construction: CID A-A-60003, Type I, Style C (overhead braced).

1. Accessories:

a. Coat Hooks (2): Double hook, chromium plated, one located 75 mm

(3 inches) from top edge at middle of each partition.

b. Curtain Rod and Hooks: Chromium plated or corrosion-resisting steel curtain rod and roller type chromium plated curtain hooks.

c. Curtains will be furnished by Government.

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B. Drill partitions for through-bolting of wood seat supports. Reinforce partitions to receive wood seats. Fasten coat hooks to partitions by machine screws.

2.5 FINISHES

A. Steel Paint Finish:

1. Powder-Coat Finish: Manufacturer's standard two-coat finish system consisting of the following:

a. One coat primer.

b. One coat thermosetting topcoat.

c. Dry-film Thickness: 0.05 mm (2 mils) minimum.

d. Color: Refer to plans.

B. Finish exposed surfaces after fabrication.

2.6 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners: Stainless steel.

B. Touch-Up Paint: Match shop finish.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions.

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

B. Install dressing booth partitions and shower cabinets in rigid, substantial manner, straight, plumb and with horizontal lines level.

Provide hex-bolts for through-bolt fastening. Conceal evidence of drilling, cutting, and fitting in finish work. Clean finished surfaces and leave free of imperfections.

C. Support each panel and pilaster abutting building walls near top and bottom by stirrup supports secured to partitions with sex bolts. Secure stirrup supports to building construction with two anchoring devices for each stirrup. Clamp headrails or set into top of each pilaster and secured to building walls. Secure clamps to pilasters with two through-bolts to each clamp. When set into pilasters, through-bolt headrails to pilasters. Support headrails on wall flange fittings secured to building walls with minimum of two anchor bolts to each flange fitting.

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D. Shower Cabinets: Make connections to water supplies and drains watertight. When mounted in wall recesses, caulk joint between cabinet and adjacent wall construction.

3.2 CLEANING

A. Clean exposed compartment surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.

B. Repair damage.

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SECTION 10 26 00

WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

A. This section specifies wall guards, handrail/wall guard combinations, corner guards and door/door frame protectors and high impact wall covering.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Structural Steel Corner Guards: Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

B. Armor plates and kick plates not specified in this section: Section 08

71 00, DOOR HARDWARE.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Manufacturer with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in providing items of type specified.

1. Obtain wall and door protection from single manufacturer.

B. Installer’s Qualifications: Installers are to have a minimum of three

(3) years’ experience in the installation of units required for this project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Shop Drawings: Show design and installation details.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Corner Guards.

D. Test Report: Showing that resilient material complies with specified fire and safety code requirements.

E. Manufacturer’s qualifications.

F. Installer’s qualifications.

G. Manufacturer’s warranty.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to the site in original sealed packages or containers marked with the name and brand, or trademark of the manufacturer.

B. Protect from damage from handling and construction operations before, during and after installation.

C. Store in a dry environment of approximately 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) for at least 48 hours prior to installation.

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1.6 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21 “Warranty of

Construction”.

B. Manufacturer Warranty: Manufacturer shall warranty their wall and door protection for a minimum of five (5) years from date of installation and final acceptance by the Government. Submit manufacturer warranty.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designation only.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

A240/A240M-14...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel

Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and For General Applications

B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)

D256-10.................Impact Resistance of Plastics

D635-10.................Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of

Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a

Horizontal Position

E84-14..................Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

C. Aluminum Association (AA):

DAF 45-09...............Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

D. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611-14..................Anodized Architectural Aluminum

E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

40 CFR 59...............Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water

Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight

Solids of Surface Coating

F. The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

80-13...................Standard for Fire Doors and Windows

H. SAE International (SAE):

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J 1545-05(R2014)........Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for

Exterior Finishes.

I. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

Annual Issue............Building Materials Directory

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Stainless Steel: A240/A240M, Type 304.

B. Aluminum Extruded: ASTM B221M (B221), Alloy 6063, Temper T5 or T6.

Provide aluminum alloy used for colored anodizing coating as required to produce specified color.

C. Resilient Material:

1. Provide resilient material consisting of high impact resistant extruded acrylic vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, or injection molded thermal plastic conforming to the following:

a. Minimum impact resistance of 960.8 N-m/m (18 ft.-lbs./sq. inch) when tested in accordance with ASTM D256 (Izod impact, ft.-lbs.

per inch notched).

b. Class 1 fire rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, having a maximum flame spread of 25 and a smoke developed rating of 450 or less.

c. Rated self-extinguishing when tested in accordance with

ASTM D635.

d. Provide material labeled and tested by Underwriters Laboratories or other approved independent testing laboratory.

e. Provide resilient material for protection on fire rated doors and frames assemblies that is listed by the testing laboratory performing the tests.

f. Provide resilient material installed on fire rated wood/steel door and frame assemblies that have been tested on similar type assemblies. Test results of material tested on any other combination of door and frame assembly are not acceptable.

g. Provide integral color with colored components matched in accordance with SAE J 1545 to within plus or minus 1.0 on the

CIE-LCH scales.

2.2 CORNER GUARDS

A. Resilient, Shock-Absorbing Corner Guards: Surface mounted type.

1. Snap-on corner guard formed from resilient material, minimum 1.98 mm

(0.078-inch) thick, free floating on a continuous 1.52 mm

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(0.060-inch) thick extruded aluminum retainer. Retainer used for flush mounted type to act as a stop for adjacent wall finish material. Provide appropriate mounting hardware, cushions and base plates as required.

2. Profile: Minimum 50 mm (2 inch) long leg and 6 mm (1/4 inch) corner radius.

3. Height: 8 feet.

4. Retainer Clips: Provide manufacturer’s standard impact-absorbing clips.

5. Provide factory fabricated end closure caps at top and bottom of surface mounted corner guards.

6. Flush mounted corner guards installed on any fire rated wall to be installed in a manner that maintains the fire rating of the wall.

Provide fire test of proposed corner guard system to verify compliance.

a. Where insulating materials are an integral part of the corner guard system, provide insulating materials furnished by the manufacturer of the corner guard system.

B. Fabricate stainless steel corner guards of 1.27 mm (.05 inch) thick material conforming to ASTM A240/A240M, Type 302. Install corner guards from floor to ceiling.

2.3 WALL GUARDS AND HANDRAILS

A. Resilient Wall Guards and Handrails:

1. Handrail/Wall Guard Combination:

a. Snap-on covers of resilient material, minimum 2 mm (0.078-inch) thick.

b. Free-floating on a continuous, extruded aluminum retainer, minimum 1.82 mm (0.072-inch) thick.

c. Anchor to wall at maximum 762 mm (30 inches) on center.

2. Wall Guards:

a. Snap-on covers of resilient material, minimum 2.54 mm (0.100-inch) thick. Free-floating over 51 mm (2 inch) wide aluminum retainer clips, minimum 2.28 mm (0.090-inch) thick, anchored to wall at maximum 610 mm (24 inches) on center, supporting a continuous aluminum retainer, minimum 1.57 mm (0.062-inch) thick.

3. Provide handrails and wall guards with prefabricated end closure caps, inside and outside corners, concealed splices, cushions, mounting hardware and other accessories as required. End caps and

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B. Aluminum Wall Guards: Extruded aluminum, closed tubular bumper assembly mounted on wall brackets.

1. Provide wall bumper with factory fabricated end closure caps, and inside and outside corner assemblies, concealed splice plates, and other accessories standard with the manufacturer.

2. Fabricate tubular wall guards from material with a nominal wall thickness of 6.35 mm (0.250-inch), form grooves for and provide two (2) strips of continuous polyvinyl chloride cushion bumper inserts.

3. Fabricate adjustable wall brackets from aluminum having a nominal wall thickness of 5.08 mm (0.20-inch). Fasten bumper to brackets with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) diameter aluminum or stainless steel bolts with locknuts.

C. Stainless Steel Wall Guards: Construct wall guard, including brackets, of minimum 4.76 mm (0.1875-inch) thick stainless steel.

2.4 DOOR AND DOOR FRAME PROTECTION

A. Fabricate door and door frame protection items from vinyl acrylic or polyvinyl chloride resilient material, minimum 1.52 mm (0.060-inch) thick, for doors and 0.89 mm (0.035-inch) thick for door frames.

B. Provide adhesive as recommended by resilient material manufacturer.

2.5 HIGH IMPACT WALL COVERING

A. Provide wall covering/panels consisting of high impact rigid acrylic vinyl or polyvinyl chloride resilient material.

B. Panel sizes to be 0.61 x 1.21 m (2 x 4 ft.).

C. Submit fire rating and extinguishing test results for resilient material.

D. Submit statements attesting that the items comply with specified fire and safety code requirements.

E. Rigid Vinyl Acrylic Wall Covering: Wall covering thickness to be 0.56 mm (0.022 inch).

F. High Impact Wall Panels: Wall panel face and edge thickness to be 0.56 mm (0.022 inch).. Panel face to be factory banded to a 9.53 mm (0.375 inch) thick fiberboard core. The backside of the panel is to be laminated with a moisture resistant vapor barrier.

G. Provide adhesive as recommended by the wall covering manufacturer.

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2.6 FASTENERS AND ANCHORS

A. Provide fasteners and anchors as required for each specific type of installation.

B. Where type, size, spacing or method of fastening is not shown or specified in construction documents, submit shop drawings showing proposed installation details.

2.7 FINISH

B. Aluminum: In accordance with AA DAF-45.

1. Exposed aluminum: AAMA 611 AA-M12C22A31 chemically etched medium matte, with clear anodic coating, Class II Architectural, .01 mm

(0.4 mil) thick.

2. Concealed aluminum: Mill finish as fabricated, uniform in color and free from surface blemishes.

C. Stainless Steel: In accordance with NAAMM AMP 500 finish Number 4.

D. Resilient Material: Embossed textures and color in accordance with

SAE J1545.

PART 3 - INSTALLATION

3.1 RESILIENT CORNER GUARDS

A. Install corner guards on walls in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.2 STAINLESS STEEL CORNER GUARDS

A. Mount guards on external corners of interior walls, partitions and columns as shown on construction documents.

B. Where corner guards are installed on walls, partitions or columns finished with plaster or ceramic tile, provide continuous 16 gauge perforated, galvanized Z-shape steel anchors welded to back edges of corner guards and coat back surfaces of corner guards, where shown on construction documents, with a non-flammable, sound deadening material.

Corner guards to overlap finish plaster surfaces.

C. Where corner guards are installed on exposed structural glazed facing tile units or masonry wall, partitions or columns, anchor corner guards with four nominal 1.37 mm (0.0516-inch) thick, adjustable galvanized steel anchors, spaced as shown on construction documents. Grout spaces solid between guards and backing with Portland cement and sand mortar.

D. Where corner guards are installed on gypsum board, clean surface and anchor guards with a neoprene solvent-type contact adhesive specifically manufactured for use on gypsum board construction. Remove

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3.3 RESILIENT, WALL GUARDS, HANDRAILS, AND WALL GUARD HANDRAIL COMBINATION

(NOT USED)

3.4 ALUMINUM WALL GUARDS (NOT USED)

3.5 STAINLESS STEEL WALL GUARDS

3.6 DOOR, DOOR FRAME PROTECTION AND HIGH IMPACT WALL COVERING (NOT USED)

A. Surfaces to receive protection to be clean, smooth and free of obstructions.

B. Install protectors after frames are in place but preceding installation of doors in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer’s specific instructions.

C. Apply with adhesive in controlled environment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

D. Protection installed on fire rated doors and frames to be installed according to NFPA 80 and installation procedures listed in UL Building

Materials Directory; or, equal listing by other approved independent testing laboratory establishing the procedures.

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SECTION 10 28 00

TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. SUMMARY:

1. Section Includes: Toilet and bath accessories at toilets, locker rooms and other areas indicated on drawings.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Ceramic Toilet and Bath Accessories: Section 09 30 13, CERAMIC TILING.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B18.6.4-98(R2005) - Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping Screws and Metallic Drive Screws inch.

C. American Welding Society (AWS):

1. D10.4-86(2000) - Welding Austenitic Chromium-Nickle Stainless Steel

Piping and Tubing.

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A269/A269M-15 - Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel

Tubing for General Service.

2. A312/A312M-15b - Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked

Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes.

3. A653/A653M-15 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron

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

4. A666-15 - Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.

5. A1011/A1011M-14 - Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with

Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength.

6. B30-14a - Copper Alloys in Ingot Form.

7. B75/B75M-11 - Seamless Copper Tube.

8. B221-14 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

9. B221M-13 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric).

10. B456-11e1 - Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus

Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium.

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11. B824-14 - General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings.

12. C1036-11e1 - Flat Glass.

13. C1048-12e1 - Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass.

14. D635-14 - Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of

Plastics in a Horizontal Position.

15. F446-85(2009) - Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in the Bathing

Area.

E. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

1. A-A-3002 - Mirror, Glass.

2. FF-S-107C(2) - Screws, Tapping and Drive.

3. WW-P-541/8B(1) - Plumbing Fixtures (Accessories, Land Use).

F. National Architectural Metal Manufacturers(NAAMM):

1. AMP 500-06 - Metal Finishes Manual.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Submittal Drawings:

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

2. Show mounting locations and heights.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Installation instructions.

D. Samples:

1. Full sized, complete assembly of each product specified.

2. Approved samples may be incorporated into project.

E. Certificates: Certify each product complies with specifications.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Regularly manufactures specified products.

1.6 DELIVERY

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

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

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

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

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

1.8 WARRANTY

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

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum: ASTM B221M (ASTM B221), Alloy 6063-T5 and Alloy 6463-T5.

B. Stainless Steel:

1. Plate Or Sheet: ASTM A666, Type 304, 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) thick unless otherwise specified.

2. Tubing: ASTM A269/A269M, Grade TP 304, seamless or welded.

3. Pipe: ASTM A312/A312M; Grade TP 304.

C. Steel Sheet: ASTM A653/A653M, zinc-coated (galvanized) coating designation G90.

D. Chrome Plating (Service Condition Number SC 2): ASTM B456.

E. Brass Castings: ASTM B30.

F. Copper:

1. Tubing: ASTM B75/B75M.

2. Castings: ASTM B824.

G. Glass:

1. ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, Quality q2, for mirrors, and for mirror doors in medicine cabinets.

2. ASTM C1036, Type 1 Class 1 Quality q3, for shelves in medicine cabinets.

3. ASTM C1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type 1, Class 1 for glass and mirrors in Mental Health and Behavior Patient Care Units, and

Security Examination Rooms.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide each product from one manufacturer.

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2.3 PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS

A. Surface mounted type with sloping top.

B. Dispensing capacity for 400 sheets of single fold paper toweling.

C. Fabricate of stainless steel, satin finish.

D. Provide door with continuous hinge at bottom, and tumbler lock, keyed alike, at top, and refill sight slot in front.

2.4 AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS

A. Surface mounted type.

B. Dispensing is auto-matic, sensor-activated, of roll paper toweling only when hands are placed in a position below the dispenser.

C. May include adjustable settings for sheet length, time delay, and sensor range.

D. Unit is battery operated.

2.4 COMBINATION PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND DISPOSAL UNITS (NOT USED)

2.5 WASTE RECEPTACLES (NOT USED)

2.6 TOILET TISSUE DISPENSERS

A. Double roll surface mounted type.

B. Mount on continuous backplate.

C. Removable spindle chrome plated plastic with heavy duty internal spring and turn freely for non-controlled delivery.

D. Wood rollers are not acceptable.

E. Fabricate of stainless steel, satin finish.

2.7 GRAB BARS

A. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541/8B, Type IV, bars, surface mounted, Class 2, grab bars and complying with ASTM F446.

B. Fabricate from stainless steel , use one type throughout project:

1. Stainless steel: Grab bars, flanges, mounting plates, supports, screws, bolts, and exposed nuts and washers.

C. Mounting:

1. Toilet Partitions Mounted Grab Bars: Exposed type.

2. Other Types and Locations: Concealed type.

D. Bars:

1. Fabricate to -1 1/4" diameter.

a. Stainless steel, minimum 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick, satin finish, with peened gripping surface.

2. Fabricate in one continuous piece with ends turned toward walls.

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3. Continuously weld intermediate support to grab bar.

E. Flange for Concealed Mounting:

1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1 inch) thick, maximum 79 mm (3-1/8 inch) diameter by 13 mm (1/2 inch) deep, with minimum three set screws for securing flange to back plate.

2. Insert grab bar through center of flange and continuously weld perimeter of grab bar flush to back side of flange.

3. In lieu of providing flange for concealed mounting, and back plate as specified, grab bar may be welded to back plate covered with flange.

F. Flange for Exposed Mounting:

1. Minimum 5 mm (3/16 inch) thick, maximum 79 mm (3-1/8 inch) diameter.

2. Insert grab bar through flange and continuously weld perimeter of grab bar flush to backside of flange.

3. Where mounted on toilet partitions, provide three equally spaced, countersunk holes, sized to accommodate 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter bolts.

G. Back Plates:

1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1046 inch) thick metal.

2. Fabricate in one piece, maximum 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep, with diameter sized to fit flange. Provide slotted holes to accommodate anchor bolts.

3. Provide spreaders, through bolt fasteners, and cap nuts, where grab bars are mounted on partitions.

2.8 SHOWER CURTAIN RODS (NOT USED)

2.9 CLOTHES HOOKS, ROBE OR COAT

A. Fabricate hook units from satin finish, stainless steel, using 6 mm

(1/4 inch) minimum thick stock, with edges and corners rounded smooth to thickness of metal, or 3 mm (1/8 inch) minimum radius.

B. Fabricate each unit as a double hook on a single shaft, integral with or permanently fastened to wall flange, provided with concealed fastenings.

2.10 TOWEL BARS (NOT USED)

2.11 METAL FRAMED MIRRORS

A. Fed. Spec. AA3002 metal frame.

B. Mirror Glass:

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1. Minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick.

2. Set mirror in a protective vinyl glazing tape.

C. Frames:

1. Channel or angle shaped section with face of frame minimum 9 mm

(3/8 inch) wide. Fabricate with square corners.

2. Metal Thickness 0.9 mm (0.035 inch).

3. Filler:

a. Where mirrors are mounted on walls having ceramic tile wainscots not flush with wall above, provide fillers contoured to conceal void between back of mirror and wall surface.

b. Fabricate fillers from same material and finish as mirror frame.

4. Attached Shelf for Mirrors:

a. Fabricate shelf of same material and finish as mirror frame.

b. Make shelf maximum 150 mm (6 inches) in depth, and extend full width of mirror.

c. Close ends and front edge of shelf to same thickness as mirror frame width.

d. Form shelf for aluminum framed…