08 71 00 Door Hardware.doc

610-20-517 Remodel Building 97 04-20

SECTION 08 71 00

DOOR HARDWARE

PART 1 ‑ GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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, Section 08 41 13, ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS.

1.3 GENERAL

A.

All hardware shall comply with UFAS, (Uniform Federal Accessible Standards) unless specified otherwise.

B.

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.

C.

Deadlocks specified for psychiatric area doors are not required to have "UL" label.

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, if possible, 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 SUBMITTALS

A.

Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

B.

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

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.

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.

1.5 DELIVERY AND MARKING

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 Project Engineer for reference purposes. Tag shall identify items by Project Specification number and manufacturer's catalog number. These items shall remain on file in Project Engineer's office until all other similar items have been installed in project, at which time the Project Engineer will deliver items on file to Contractor for installation in predetermined locations on the project.

1.6 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. Symbols for hardware sets consist of letters "HW" followed by a number. Each number designates a set of hardware items applicable to a door type.

B.

Manufacturers' Catalog Number References: Where manufacturers' products are specified herein, products of other manufacturers which are considered equivalent to those specified may be used. Manufacturers whose products are specified are identified by abbreviations as follows:

C.

Locksets: All locksets are to be cylinder type with the ability to accept Best 7-pins removable Cores.

D.

Keying and Cores: All cores and keying will be supplied by the VA.

1.7 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

C.

American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (ANSI/BHMA):

A156.1‑00 Butts and Hinges

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

A156.3‑01 Exit Devices

A156.4‑00 Door Controls (Closers)

A156.5‑01 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products

A156.6‑05 Architectural Door Trim

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

A156.13-05 Mortise Locks and Latches Series 1000

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

A156.16‑02 American National Standard for Auxiliary Hardware

A156.18‑00 Materials and Finishes

A156.21-06 Thresholds

A156.22-05 Door Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems

A156.23-04 Electromagnetic Locks

A156.24-03 Delayed Egress Locking Systems

A156.26-00 Continuous Hinges

A156.31 American National Standard for Electric Strikes and Frame Mounted Actuators A250.8-03 Standard Steel Doors and Frames

D.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

80-06 Fire Doors and Fire Windows

101-05 Life Safety Code

E.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Building Materials Directory (2007)

PART 2 ‑ PRODUCTS

2.1 BUTT HINGES

A.

ANSI A156.1. The following types of butt hinges shall be used for the types of doors listed, except where otherwise specified:

1.

Exterior Doors: Type A2112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A2111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide. Hinges for exterior doors shall have non‑removable pins.

2.

Interior Doors: Type 8112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A8111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide.

3.

Automatic doors hung on butts, provide Type A2111 for exterior doors and aluminum doors, and Type A8111 for other doors.

4.

Any door installed in structural steel frames: Type A2412, A8412, A2411 or A8411 as applicable, except where otherwise specified. Such hinges shall be of same quality and weight as other hinges listed above for applicable door sizes.

5.

Labeled Wood Fire Doors: Type 8411 or Type 8412; these hinges shall be thru bolted to door with hex nuts and bolts.

B.

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

Not applicable.

2.3 DOOR CLOSING DEVICES

Closing devices shall be products of one manufacturer for each type specified.

2.4 OVERHEAD CLOSERS

A.

Conform to ANSI A156.4, Grade 1.

B.

Closers shall conform to the following:

1.

The closer shall have 50 percent adjustable closing force over minimum value for that closer and have adjustable hydraulic back check effective between 60 degrees and 85 degrees of door opening.

2.

Where specified, closer shall have hold-open feature.

3.

Size Requirements: Size closers in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or provide multi-size closers, sizes 1 through 6.

4.

Material of closer shall be forged or cast iron.

5.

Arm and brackets for closers shall be steel, malleable iron or high strength ductile cast iron.

6.

Closers shall have full size cover.

7.

Closers shall have adjustable hydraulic back‑check and separate valves for closing and latching speed.

2.5 FLOOR CLOSERS AND FLOOR PIVOT SETs

Not Applicable

2.6 COMBINATION CLOSER – HOLDER

A.

Conform to ANSI A156.15; combination closer‑holder with built‑in electronic release.

B.

Combination closer‑holder shall have the following features:

1.

Control door closing and latching sequence by hydraulic action.

2.

Wiring for 24V DC current. Current draw shall not exceed 0.16 amperes.

3.

Double level arm closing action, and adjustable hydraulic back‑check.

4.

Spring power for closing force shall conform to ANSI A156.4 and have 50% spring power adjustment.

5.

Closer Size Requirements:

a.

Doors, 900 mm (3 feet) and less in width: Size III closer.

b.

Doors over 900 mm (3 feet) and less than 1050 mm (3 feet 6 inches) in width: Size IV closer.

c.

Doors 1050 mm (3 feet 6 inches) and over in width: Size V closer.

6.

Hold open mechanism shall hold door open between 85 degrees and 180 degrees depending on wall and frame conditions. Mount device to provide maximum door opening permitted by building construction or equipment.

7.

Electronic release shall release door when signaled by smoke detector. Smoke detectors shall not be incorporated as an integral part of door holders.

8.

All closers to have full covers.

9.

All closers shall have a 1 ½” piston and an adjustable back check position valve.

2.7 DOOR STOPS

Not applicable

2.8 OVERHEAD DOOR HOLDERS

Conform to ANSI Standard A156.8. Overhead holders shall be of sizes recommended by holder manufacturer for each width of door. Set overhead holders for 110 degree opening, unless limited by building construction or equipment.

2.9 FLOOR DOOR HOLDERS

Not applicable

2.10 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

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, except on designated doors in Psychiatric (Mental Health) areas, shall have lever handles similar to Falcon S-lever Design. Lever handle shall be fabricated from wrought stainless steel. No substitute lever design or material shall be accepted. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with curved lip strike and wrought box. Lock function F02 shall be furnished with key plates similar to Russwin's No. A70. All lock cases installed on lead lined doors shall be lead lined before applying final hardware finish. Furnish armored fronts for all mortise locks.

2.

Cylindrical Lock and Latch Sets: levers shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Cylindrical locksets shall be series 4000 Grade I. Knobs for series 4000 lock and latch sets shall have 57 mm (2‑1/4 inch) diameters. 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 A156.5.

4.

Locks on designated doors in Psychiatric (Mental Health) areas shall be paddle type with arrow projection covers and be UL Listed. Provide these locks with paddle in the down position on both sides of the door. Locks shall be fabricated of wrought stainless steel.

2.11 PUSH-BUTTON COMBINATION LOCKS

Not applicable

2.12 ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKS

Not applicable

2.13 CARD READERS

Not applicable

2.14 ELECTRIC STRIKES

Not applicable

2.15 KEYS

Not applicable

2.16 KEY CABINET

Not applicable

2.17 ARMOR PLATES, COMBINATION KICK‑MOP PLATES AND DOOR EDGING

Not applicable

2.18 EXIT DEVICEs

Not applicable

2.19 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. Modify flush bolts to fit stiles of aluminum doors on double‑acting doors.

B.

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

C.

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

2.20 FLUSH BOLTS (AUTOMATIC)

Conform to ANSI A156.16. Dimension of flush bolts shall conform to ANSI A115. Bolts shall conform to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., requirements for fire door hardware. Flush bolts shall automatically latch and unlatch. Furnish dustproof strikes conforming to ANSI A156.16 for bottom flush bolt. Face plates for dustproof strike shall be rectangular and not less than 38 mm by 90 mm (1‑1/2 by 3‑1/2 inches).

2.21 DOOR PULLS

Not applicable

2.22 PUSH PLATES

Not applicable

2.24 COORDINATORs

Not applicable

2.25 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 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.

2.26 AUTOMATIC DOOR BOTTOM SEAL AND RUBBER GASKET FOR LIGHT PROOF DOORS

Conform to ANSI A156.22.

2.27 WEATHERSTRIPS (For Exterior Doors)

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

2.28 MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE

Not applicable

2.31 HINGED WIRE GUARDS (For Windows, Doors and Transoms) AND WIRE PARTITION DOORS Not applicable

2.32 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."

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.

3.

Pivots: Match door trim.

4.

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

5.

Thresholds: Mill finish aluminum.

6.

Cover plates for floor hinges and pivots: 630.

7.

Other primed steel hardware: 652.

D.

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

2.33 BASE METALS

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

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 Project Engineer for approval.

B.

Hardware Heights from Finished Floor:

1.

Exit devices centerline of strike (where applicable) 1000 mm (40‑5/16 inches).

2.

Locksets and latch sets centerline of strike 1000 mm (40‑5/16 inches).

3.

Deadlocks centerline of strike 1200 mm (48 inches).

4.

Hospital arm pull 1170 mm (46 inches) to centerline of bottom supporting bracket.

5.

Centerline of door pulls to be 1000 mm (40 inches).

6.

Push plates and push‑pull shall be 1250 mm (50 inches) to top of plate.

7.

Push‑pull latch to be 1000 mm (40‑5/16 inches) to centerline of strike.

8.

Centerline of deadlock strike to be 840 mm (33 inches) when used with push‑pull latch.

9.

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 regular arm. Where closers are mounted on doors they shall be mounted with sex nuts and bolts; foot shall be fastened to frame with machine screws.

B.

Substitute parallel arm or top jamb mounting for regular arm mounting where the following conditions occur:

1.

Where door swing, in full open position, would be limited to less than 90 degrees due to partition construction and closer location.

2.

Where door to room opens outward into corridor, // except security bedroom, bathroom and anteroom doors which shall have closer installed parallel arm on exterior side of doors. //

3.

Where exterior doors open outward.

4.

On doors equipped with roller latch.

C.

Hinge Size Requirements:

not more than 1200 mm (4 feet) 125 mm (5 inches)

D.

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

E.

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 Project Engineer. Existing hinges shall not be reused on door openings having new doors and new frames. Coordinate preparation for hinge cut‑outs and screw-hole locations on doors and frames.

F.

Hinges Required Per Door:

G.

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.

3.3 HARDWARE SETS

Following sets of hardware correspond to hardware symbols shown on drawings. Where hardware set for a single door is specified for a pair of doors; equip each leaf of such pair of doors with set noted. Only those hardware sets that are shown on drawings will be required. Disregard hardware sets listed in specifications but not shown on drawings.

HARDWARE SETS

HW 1

4-1/2” ball bearing security butt hinges.

Closer/Holder = LCN 4041.

Lockable Panic Hardware = Stanley PHI Dual Function. Mortise style.

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