08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 3-21-2023.pdf

Louisville KY - Robley Rex VAMC – Replace OR’s 1-3 Supply Heads

Project #: 603-22-101

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SECTION 08 31 13

ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Access doors and panels installed in walls and ceilings.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS: Wire Mesh and Screen Access

Doors.

B. Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE: Lock Cylinders.

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING: Field Painting.

D. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Finish Color.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.3/D1.3M-2018.........Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel

(6th Edition.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

A653/A653M-20...........Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the

Hot-Sip Process.

A1008/A1008M-18.........Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength

Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution

Hardened, and Bake Hardenable.

A666-15.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless

Steel sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.

E119-20.................Fire Test of Building Construction and

Materials.

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

80-2019 Edition.........Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.

252-2017 Edition........Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

E. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

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

F. UL LLC (UL):

Listed..................Online Certifications Directory.

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10B-08 (Edition 10).....Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

263-11 (Edition 14).....Fire Tests of Building Construction and

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.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentage by weight.

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 indoors 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 access door fabrication and installation. Show field measurements on Submittal

Drawings.

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

1.8 WARRANTY

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

Construction."

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Steel Sheet: ASTM A1008/A1008M.

B. Galvanized Steel: ASTM A653/A653M.

C. Stainless Steel: ASTM A666; Type 302 or Type 304.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: The Williams Bros. Corp of America. Or equal.

B. Provide each product from one manufacturer.

C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

2.3 ACCESS DOORS, FLUSH PANEL, NON-RATED

A. Door Panel:

1. 14 ga stainless steel sheet.

2. Reinforce to maintain flat surface.

B. Frame:

1. 16 ga stainless steel sheet, depth and configuration to suit material and construction type where installed. No. 4 satin brushed finish.

2. Frame Flange: Provide at units installed in concrete, masonry, and gypsum board.

3. Exposed Joints in Flange: Weld and grind smooth.

4. Provide expanded galvanized metal lath perimeter wings when installed in plaster, except veneer plaster.

C. Hinge:

1. Concealed spring hinge, 165 degrees of opening.

2. Removable hinge pin to allow removal of door panel from frame.

D. Lock:

1. Flush, screwdriver-operated cam lock.

E. Neoprene gasket on all 4 sides.

2.4 FABRICATION - GENERAL

A. Size: Minimum 600 mm (24 inches) square door unless otherwise shown.

B. Component Fabrication: Straight, square, flat and in same plane where required.

1. Exposed Edges: Slightly rounded, without burrs, snags and sharp edges.

2. Exposed Welds: Continuous, ground smooth.

3. Welding: AWS D1.3/D1.3M.

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C. Locks and Non-Continuous Hinges: Provide in numbers required to maintain alignment of door panel with frame.

D. Anchoring: Make provisions in frame for anchoring to adjacent construction. Provide anchors in size, number and location on four sides to secure access door to substrate.

2.5 FINISHES

A. Stainless Steel Exposed Surfaces: NAAMM AMP 500; No.04 Metal Finishes.

2.6 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners: Type and size recommended by access door manufacturer, to suit application.

1. Stainless Steel Access Doors: Stainless steel fasteners.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

1. Verify access door locations and sizes provide required maintenance access to installed building services components.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

3.2 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 access doors and panels permitting access to service valves, traps, dampers, cleanouts, and other mechanical, electrical and conveyor control items concealed in walls and partitions, and concealed above gypsum board and plaster ceilings.

C. Install flush access panels in partitions and in gypsum board and plaster ceilings.

D. Install recessed panel access doors in the following locations:

3.3 OR ROOM CEILINGS, ACCESS DOOR AND FRAME INSTALLATION

A. Wall Installations: Install access doors in openings with sides vertical.

B. Ceiling Installations: Install access doors parallel to ceiling suspension grid or room partitions.

C. Frames without Flanges: Install frame flush with surrounding finish surfaces.

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D. Frames with Flanges: Overlap opening, with face uniformly spaced from finish surface.

E. Secure frames to adjacent construction with fasteners.

F. Install type, size and quantity of anchoring device suitable for material surrounding opening to maintain alignment, and resist displacement, during normal use of access door.

3.4 ADJUSTMENT

A. Adjust hardware so door panel opens freely.

B. Adjust door when closed so door panel is centered in frame.

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