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This document includes specifications for psychiatric windows and related hardware required for the Emergency Department renovation project at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The project scope includes renovations to create a new Emergency Department Observation Unit. Specified window products must meet standards for behavioral health and correctional interior environments, including pick-resistant sealants and security features such as concealed hinges, tamper-resistant locks, and removable controls for tilting venetian blinds. Aluminum windows are required with thermal breaks, factory glazing, and color anodized finishes. The solicitation number and opportunity details provided relate to the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking a contractor to complete the specified construction and renovation work.

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Jesse Brown VAMC VA: 537-15-160 Emergency Department Renovations Chicago, IL 60612 8-01-16 100% Construction Documents May 30, 2020

SECTION 08 51 13

SIDEHINGED ALUMINUM WINDOWS

GENERAL

SUMMARY

Section Includes:

Psychiatric Windows Side hinged (maintenance only)casement type windows renovation work.

Enclosed venetian blinds.

Window hardware and accessories.

Pick resistant sealant Recommended by manufacture for behavioral health or correctional interior environments

RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Glazing: Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.

Window Color: White

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

American Architectural Manufacturers Associations (AAMA):

AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A44011 - Windows, Doors, and Skylights.

50212 - Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products.

50509 - Dry Shrinkage and Composite Performance Thermal Cycling Test Procedures.

260513 - Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.

TIR A808 - Structural Performance of Composite Thermal Barrier Framing System.

American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI):

710 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):

90.113 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings.

ASTM International (ASTM):

B20914 - Aluminum and AluminumAlloy Sheet and Plate.

B209M14 - Aluminum and AluminumAlloy Sheet and Plate (Metric).

B22114 - Aluminum and AluminumAlloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

B221M 13 - Aluminum and AluminumAlloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, E28304(2012) - Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.

ASTM C679 15 - Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Elastomeric Sealants ASTM D412 16 - Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension ASTM D624 00(2012) - Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers E33100(2009) - Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500 Series - Metal Finishes Manual.

PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

Conduct preinstallation meeting at project site minimum 30 days before beginning Work of this section.

Required Participants:

Contracting Officer's Representative.

Architect/Engineer via teleconference Contractor.

Installer.

Other VA Representative for Clinicians and staff in project space Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days before meeting.

Installation schedule.

Coordination with ongoing patient care Installation sequence.

Preparatory work.

Protection before, during, and after installation.

Installation.

Terminations.

Transitions and connections to other work.

Inspecting and testing.

Other items affecting successful completion.

Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record decisions affecting installation.

SUBMITTALS

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

Submittal Drawings:

Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

Details of metal trim, including anchorages.

Include glazing details and standards for factory glazed units.

Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

Description of each product.

Installation instructions.

Warranty.

Samples:

Window Frame: 150 mm (6 inch) long samples showing finishes, specified.

Sustainable Construction Submittals:

Recycled Content: Identify postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content percentage by weight.

Submit cutsheet for sealants used on site that meet applicable South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168 VOC limits.

Test reports: Certify each product complies with specifications.

Windows.

Operating hardware.

Sealant Certificates: Certify each product complies with specifications.

Windows.

Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer Association, “AAMA label” affixed to each window indicating compliance with specification.

Certificates in lieu of label with copy of recent test report (maximum four years old) from an independent testing laboratory and certificate signed by window manufacturer stating that windows provided comply with specified requirements and AAMA/WDMA/CAS 101/I.S.2 for type of window specified.

Certify product passes tests in general accordance with AAMA 501.8, to simulate a purposeful shoulder impact from the interior. Test units shall be representative of windows on the project in details of frame connections, glazing, size, and anchorage.

Operation and Maintenance Data:

Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Manufacturer Qualifications:

Regularly manufactures specified products.

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

Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects when requested by Contracting Officer's Representative.

Quality Certified Labels or Certificates:

AAMA Label affixed to each window indicating compliance with specification.

Certificates in lieu of label with copy of test report maximum 4 years old from independent testing laboratory and certificate signed by window manufacturer stating that windows provided comply with specified requirements and AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 for type of window specified.

DELIVERY

Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

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

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

STORAGE AND HANDLING

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

Store windows under cover, setting upright.

Do not stack windows flat.

Do not lay building materials or equipment on windows.

WARRANTY

Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.24621, "Warranty of Construction."

Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant windows against material and manufacturing defects.

Warranty Period: 10 years.

PRODUCTS

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Design windows complying with specified performance on drawings and elsewhere in this section

MATERIALS

Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B221M (ASTM B221); 6063 alloy, T5 temper.

Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B209M (ASTM B209); 5005 alloy, H15 or H34 temper.

PRODUCTS - GENERAL

Basis of Design Window: WAUSAU WINDOWS, GRAHAM ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS, PEERLESS Product inc, or approved equal.

Security Sealant, Pick-resistant: White or Almond to match adjacent existing materials Provide windows from one manufacturer.

Sustainable Construction Requirements:

Aluminum Recycled Content: 60 total recycled content, minimum.

Provide sealants from one manufacturer.

ALUMINUM WINDOWS

Frames and Sashes: Aluminum extrusions, AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440.

Mullions: Match window units.

Provide anchors and other related accessories required for installation.

Sizes and Profiles: Required sizes and profile requirements are shown on the drawings.

GLAZING

Glass and Glazing: As specified in Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.

Factory glaze windows.

Weep holes through glazed areas are not acceptable.

VENETIAN BLINDS

Slats: Maximum 25.5 mm (1 inch) wide, tempered aluminum with bakedon acrylic finish.

Weave Cords and Tapes: PolyesterDacron fiber.

Angle of Slat Tilt: Adjustable from the room side by means of a nonremovable control knob, having cable or gear drive with slip mechanism. Control raising and lowering of blinds by cords or other arrangement, accessible only when the inner sash is opened.

Special Security Requirements: Provide removable tool or wand operator to tilt blinds.

HARDWARE

Locks: Two position locking bolts or cam type tamperproof custodial locks with a two points control located not higher than 1500 mm (60 inches) from floor level. Locate locking devices in vent side rail. Provide concealed or nonremovable fastenings for locks and keepers.

Locking Device Strikes: Locate adjustable strikes in frame jamb. Fabricate strikes from Type 304 stainless steel or white bronze.

Fabricate hinges of noncorrosive metal. Hinges may be either fully concealed when window is closed or semiconcealed with exposed knuckles and hospital tips. Surface mounted hinges are not acceptable.

Guide Blocks: Fabricate guide blocks of injection molded nylon. Install guide block fully concealed in vent/frame sill.

Hardware for Maintenance Opening of Windows: Opening beyond limit stop position accomplished by maintenance key captured by release device when window is in open position.

Design operating device to prevent opening with standard tools, coins or bent wire devices.

Hardware for Mental Health Windows:

Concealed Hinges at Sash Ventilator and Fixed Lite Access Panels:

Provide two concealed extruded aluminum “walkaround” butt hinges with stainless steel pins. Provide three hinges on inswing casement units over 1220 mm (48 inches) in height.

Locks:

Die cast or stainless steel cam locks, strikes and/or keepers for custodial or supervisory operation to secure sash in closed position.

Provide tamperresistant locks for ventilators at maximum 1020 mm (40 inches) spacing. Prohibit keys from being removed in the unlocked position.

Provide a supplemental keyed lock for interior sash ventilators and access panels.

Weather Stripping: AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440; leaf type weatherstripping is not acceptable.

Bulb- or fin-type neoprene, EPDM, dual-durometer PVC, polypropylene, TPE, or other suitable material as approved by the window manufacturer.

Miter, crowd, stake or join at corners.

Provide wrenches, keys, or removable locking operating handles, as specified to operate windows.

Aluminum Trim:

Trim includes casings, closures, and panning.

Fabricate to shapes shown, minimum 1.6 mm (0.062 inch) thick.

Extruded or formed sections, straight, true, and smooth on exposed surfaces. .

Exposed external corners mitered and internal corners coped; fitted with hairline joints.

Reinforce 1.6 mm (0.062 inch) thick members with minimum 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick aluminum.

Except for strap anchors, provide reinforcing for fastening near ends and spaced maximum 300 mm (12 inches) on center.

Design to allow unrestricted expansion and contraction of members and window frames.

Secure to window frames with machine screws or expansion rivets.

Exposed screws, fasteners or pop rivets are not acceptable on interior of casing or trim cover system.

Aluminum Subsills and Stools:

Fabricate to shapes shown, minimum 2 mm (0.080 inch) thick extrusion.

One piece full length of opening with concealed anchors.

Sills turned up back edge minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch).

FABRICATION

Fabricate windows to comply specified performance class and grade.

Assemble frame and sash so fasteners are concealed when window is closed.

Attach locking and holdopen devices to windows with concealed fasteners.

Where extrusion wall thickness is less than 3 mm (0.125 inch) thick, provide backup plates or similar reinforcements for fasteners.

Use stainless steel fasteners to secure Venetian blind hanger clips, vent guide blocks, friction adjuster, and limit opening device.

Miter all corners, internally heat weld or mechanically crimp to reinforcing bar and cement with epoxy adhesive to develop full strength of section, with airtight and watertight joints.

FINISHES

Finish window units according to NAAMM AMP 500 series.

Anodized Aluminum:

Color Anodized Finish: AAC22A42 or AAC22A44; Class I Architectural, 0.018 mm (0.7 mil) thick.

Hardware: Finish hardware exposed when window is in closed position to match window.

ACCESSORIES

Fasteners: AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440; nonmagnetic stainless steel.

EXECUTION

PREPARATION

Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

Verify openings are within acceptable tolerances.

Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

INSTALLATION, GENERAL

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

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

Where type, size or spacing of fastenings for securing window accessories or equipment to building construction is not shown or specified, provide expansion or toggle bolts or screws, as best suited to construction material.

Provide bolts or screws minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) in diameter.

Sized and spaced to resist tensile and shear loads imposed.

Do not install exposed fasteners on exam room side.

Provide nonmagnetic stainless steel special tamperproof fasteners where exposed fasteners are required.

Locate fasteners to avoid disturbing window thermal break.

Set windows plumb, level, true, and in alignment; without warp or rack of frames or sash.

Anchor windows on four sides with anchor clips or fin trim.

Use separate clips for both sides of thermal breaks.

Make connections to allow for thermal and other movements.

Do not allow building load to bear on windows.

Use manufacturer's standard clips at corners and maximum 600 mm (24 inches) on center.

Where fin trim anchorage is indicated build into adjacent construction, anchoring at corners and maximum 600 mm (24 inches) on center.

TRIM, AND PANNING

Closures, Trim, and Panning: External corners mitered and internal corners coped, fitted with hairline, tightly closed joints.

Secure to concrete and solid masonry with expansion bolts, expansion rivets, split shank drive bolts, or powder actuated drive pins.

Toggle bolt to hollow masonry units.

Screw to wood and metal.

Fasten except for strap anchors, near ends and corners and maximum 300 mm (12 inches) on center.

Seal units following installation to provide weathertight system.

ADJUSTING

Adjust ventilating sash and hardware to provide tight fit at contact points, and at weatherstripping for smooth operation and weathertight closure.

SEALANT, INSPECTION:

Inspect substrate surface for bond breaker contamination and unsound materials at adherent faces of sealant.

Coordinate for repair and resolution of unsound substrate materials.

Inspect for uniform joint widths and that dimensions are within tolerance established by sealant manufacturer.

SEALANT PREPARATIONS:

Prepare joints in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and SWRI (The Professionals’ Guide).

Clean surfaces of joint to receive caulking or sealants leaving joint dry to the touch, free from frost, moisture, grease, oil, wax, lacquer paint, or other foreign matter that would tend to destroy or impair adhesion.

Clean porous joint substrate surfaces by brushing, grinding, blast cleaning, mechanical abrading, or a combination of these methods to produce a clean, sound substrate capable of developing optimum bond with joint sealants.

Remove loose particles remaining from above cleaning operations by vacuuming or blowing out joints with oil-free compressed air. Porous joint surfaces include but are not limited to the following:

Metal.

Glass.

Do not cut or damage joint edges. Apply non-staining masking tape to face of surfaces adjacent to joints before applying primers, caulking, or sealing compounds, when recommended by manufacturer.

Do not leave gaps between ends of sealant backings.

Do not stretch, twist, puncture, or tear sealant backings.

Remove absorbent sealant backings that have become wet before sealant application and replace them with dry materials.

BACKING INSTALLATION:

Install backing material, to form joints enclosed on three sides as required for specified depth of sealant.

Where deep joints occur, install filler to fill space behind the backing rod and position the rod at proper depth.

Where space for backing rod does not exist, install bond breaker tape strip at bottom (or back) of joint so sealant bonds only to two opposing surfaces.

SEALANT INSTALLATION:

General:

Apply sealants and caulking only when ambient temperature is between 5 degrees C and 38 degrees C (40 degrees and 100 degrees F).

Do not install polysulfide base sealants where sealant may be exposed to fumes from bituminous materials, or where water vapor in continuous contact with cementitious materials may be present.

Do not install sealant type listed by manufacture as not suitable for use in locations specified.

Apply caulking and sealing compound in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

Avoid dropping or smearing compound on adjacent surfaces.

Fill joints solidly with compound and finish compound smooth.

Tool exposed joints to form smooth and uniform beds, with slightly concave surface conforming to joint configuration per Figure 5A in ASTM C1193 unless shown or specified otherwise in construction documents. Remove masking tape immediately after tooling of sealant and before sealant face starts to “skin” over. Remove any excess sealant from adjacent surfaces of joint, leaving the working in a clean finished condition.

Apply compounds with nozzle size to fit joint width.

Test sealants for compatibility with each other and substrate. Use only compatible sealant. Submit test reports.

Replace sealant which is damaged during construction process.

Interior Sealants:

Partition intersections: Seal edges of face layer of gypsum board abutting intersecting partitions, before taping and finishing or application of veneer plaster-joint reinforcing.

Openings: Apply a 6 mm (1/4 inch) bead of sealant around all cutouts to seal openings of electrical boxes, ducts, pipes and similar penetrations. To seal electrical boxes, seal sides and backs.

CLEANING

Lubricate hardware and moving parts.

Remove excess sealant compounds.

Clean exposed aluminum and glass surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.

Keep windows locked except while adjusting and testing.

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