586-18-102 Addendum 0001 03.26..20.pdf

engineering + construction + planning + management

March 26, 2020

ADDENDUM NO. 1

PROJECT OWNER

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

G.V. ("Sonny") Montgomery VAMC

1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue

Jackson, MS 39216

RE: Renovate First Floor Sterile Processing Service •� VA Project No . 586-18-102

HEC Project No. 18101

NOTE TO ALL BIDDERS:

This Addendum modifies or interprets the Bidding Documents as indicated and will become a part of the Contract between the Owner and the Contractor upon execution of the Agreement. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of this and other Addendums on the Proposal Form by number and date in the designated spaces.

BY:

�tM Emily B. Rut, P.E.

Project Manager Husman Environmental & Construction, LLC

2660 Ridgewood Road, Suite # 1 00 + Jackson, MS 3921 6 + 601-487-5670

09-01-18

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SECTION 09 67 23.60

RESINOUS URETHANE AND EPOXY MORTAR FLOORING (RES-6A AND RES-6B)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies Resinous (Resinous urethane and epoxy mortars) flooring with integral cove base:

1. High Abuse Climatic Troweled and Sealed Urethane Mortar Flooring

System.

2. High Abuse Non-Climatic Troweled and Sealed Epoxy Mortar Flooring

System.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Substrate Preparation for Floor Finishes: Section 09 05 16.

B. Color and location of each type of resinous (urethane and epoxy mortar) flooring: To be selected from the manufacturers standard colors.

C. Floor Drains: Division 22, PLUMBING.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product to be provided.

2. Application and installation instructions.

3. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer’s written instructions for recommended maintenance practices.

C. Qualification Data: For Installer.

D. Sustainable Submittal:

1. Product data for products having recycled content, submit documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and pre consumer recycled content.

a. Include statements indicating costs for each product having recycled content, and low emitting materials.

2. Product data for Environmental Quality Credit EQ 4.2 low emitting materials, include printed statement of VOC content indicating compliance with environmental requirements.

3. Product data for Material Resource Credit MR 4.1, 12%-35% post-consumer recycled glass content.

4. Product data for Material Resource Credit MR 6, renewable resin.

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5. Product data for field applied, interior, paints, coatings, and primers, include printed statement of VOC content indicating compliance with environmental requirements.

E. Samples:

1. Each color and texture specified in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR

FINISHES.

2. Samples for verification: For each (color and texture) resinous flooring system required, 6 inches (152 mm) square, applied to a rigid backing by installer for this project.

3. Sample showing construction from substrate to finish surface in thickness specified and color and texture of finished surfaces.

Finished flooring must match the approved samples in color and texture.

F. Shop Drawings: Include plans, sections, component details, and attachment to other trades. Indicate layout of the following:

1. Patterns.

2. Edge configuration//s//.

G. Certifications and Approvals:

1. Manufacturer's certification of material and substrate compliance with specification.

2. Manufacturer's approval of installer//s//.

3. Contractor's certificate of compliance with Quality Assurance requirements.

H. Warranty: As specified in this section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacture Certificate: Manufacture shall certify that a particular resinous flooring system has been manufactured and in use for a minimum of (5) five years.

B. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer (applicator) who is experienced in applying resinous flooring systems similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this project for a minimum period of five (5) years, whose work has resulted in applications with a record of successful in-service performance, and who is acceptable to resinous flooring manufacturer.

1. Engage an installer who is certified in writing by resinous flooring manufacturer as qualified to apply resinous flooring systems indicated.

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2. Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) projects of similar size and complexity. Include list of at least five (5) projects. List must include owner (purchaser); address of installation, contact information at installation project site; and date of installation.

3. Installer's Personnel: Employ persons trained for application of specified product.

C. Source Limitations:

1. Obtain primary resinous flooring materials including primers, resins, hardening agents, grouting coats and finish or sealing coats from a single manufacturer.

2. Provide secondary materials, including patching and fill material, joint sealant, and repair material of type and from source recommended by manufacturer of primary materials.

D. Mockups: Apply mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and establish quality standards for materials and execution.

1. Apply full-thickness mockups on 48 inch (1200 mm)square floor area selected by VA Resident Engineer.

a. If applicable include 48 inch (1200 mm)length of integral cove base.

2. Approved mockups not damaged during the testing may become part of the completed work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

3. Sign off from VA Resident Engineer on texture for slip resistance and clean ability must be complete before installation of flooring system.

E. Pre-Installation Conference:

1. Convene a meeting not less than thirty days prior to starting work.

2. Attendance:

a. Contractor

b. VA Resident Engineer

c. Manufacturer and Installer's Representative

3. Review the following:

a. Environmental requirements

1) Air and surface temperature

2) Relative humidity

3) Ventilation

4) Dust and contaminates

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b. Protection of surfaces not scheduled to be coated

c. Inspect and discus condition of substrate and other preparatory work performed

d. Review and verify availability of material; installer’s personnel, equipment needed

e. Design //and pattern// //s// and edge conditions.

f. Performance of the coating with chemicals anticipated in the area receiving the resinous (urethane and epoxy mortar/cement) flooring system

g. Application and repair

h. Field quality control

i. Cleaning

j. Protection of coating systems

k. One-year inspection and maintenance

l. Coordination with other work

F. Manufacturer’s Field Services: Manufacturer’s representative shall provide technical assistance and guidance for surface preparation and application of resinous flooring systems.

G. Contractor Job Site Log: Contractor shall document daily; the work accomplished environmental conditions and any other condition event significant to the long term performance of the urethane and epoxy mortar/cement flooring materials installation. The Contractor shall maintain these records for one year after Substantial Completion.

H. Volatile Organic Compound content to remain under 100g/liter.

1.5 MATERIAL PACKAGING DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to the site in original sealed packages or containers, clearly marked with the manufacturer's name or brand, type and color, production run number and date of manufacture.

B. Protect materials from damage and contamination in storage or delivery, including moisture, heat, cold, direct sunlight, etc.

C. Maintain temperature of storage area between 60 and 80 degrees F (15 and

26 degrees C).

D. Keep containers sealed until ready for use.

E. Do not use materials beyond manufacturer’s shelf life limits.

F. Package materials in factory pre-weighed and in single, easy to manage batches sized for ease of handling and mixing proportions from entire package or packages. No On site weighing or volumetric measurements are allowed.

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1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Comply with resinous flooring manufacturer's written instructions for substrate temperature, ambient temperature, moisture, ventilation, and other conditions affecting resinous flooring applications.

1. Maintain material and substrate temperature between 65 and 85 degrees F (18 and 30 degrees C) during resinous flooring application and for not less than 24 hours after application.

2. Concrete substrate shall be properly cured per referenced section 03

30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE. Standard cure time a minimum of 30 days. A vapor barrier must be present for concrete subfloors on or below grade.

a. Resinous flooring applications where moisture testing resulting in readings exceeding limits as defined in this specification under part 3, section 3.4, paragraph B, shall employ an multiple component 15 mil thick system designed to suppress excess moisture in concrete.

b. Application at a minimum thickness of 15 mils, over properly prepared concrete substrate as defined in section 3.4.

c. Moisture suppression system must meet the design standards as follows:

B. Lighting: Provide permanent lighting or, if permanent lighting is not in place, simulate permanent lighting conditions during resinous flooring application.

Property Test Value

Tensile Strength

ASTM D638 4,400 psi

Volatile Organic Compound Limits (V.O.C.)

EPA & LEED 25 grams per liter

Permeance ASTM E96 @ 16mils/ 0.4mm on concrete

0.1 perms

Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 1.9X105 psi

Percent Elongation ASTM D638 12%

Cure Rate Per manufactures Data

4 hours Tack free with 24hr recoat window

Bond Strength ASTM D7234 100% bond to concrete failure

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C. Close spaces to traffic during resinous flooring application and for not less than 24 hours after application, unless manufacturer recommends a longer period.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Work subject to the terms of the Article “Warranty of Construction” FAR clause 52.246-21.

B. Warranty: Manufacture shall furnish a single, written warranty covering the full assembly (including substrata) for both material and workmanship for a extended period of three (3) full years from date of installation, or provide a joint and several warranty signed on a single document by manufacturer and applicator jointly and severally warranting the materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) full years from date of installation. A sample warranty letter must be included with bid package or bid may be disqualified.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publication 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. ASTM Standard C722-04 (2012), "Standard Specification for Chemical-

Resistant Monolithic Floor Surfacings," ASTM International, West

Conshohocken, PA, 2006, DOI: 10.1520/C0722-04R12, www.astm.org.

1. Specification covers the requirements for aggregate-filled, resin-based, monolithic surfacings for use over concrete.

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

C307 (2012).............Tensile Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortar, Grouts, and Monolithic Surfacings

C413 (2012).............Absorption of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer

Concretes

C531 (2012).............Linear Shrinkage and Coefficient of Thermal

Expansion of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer

Concretes

C579 (2012).............Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant

Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and

Polymer Concretes

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C580 (2012).............Flexural Strength and Modulus of Elasticity of

Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic

Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes

D638 (2010).............Tensile Properties of Plastics

D1308 (2013)............Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and

Pigmented Organic Finishes

D2240 (2015)............Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D2794 (2010)............Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation Impact

D4060(2014).............Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the

Taber Abraser

D4259 (2012)............Abrading Concrete to alter the surface profile of the concrete and to remove foreign materials and weak surface laitance

D7234 (2012)............Pull-Off Adhesion Strength of Coatings on

Concrete Using Portable Pull-Off Adhesion

Testers

E96/E96M (2015).........Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

F1869 (2011)............Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of

Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium

Chloride

F2170 (2011)............Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor

Slabs Using in situ Probes

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FOR RES-6A (HEAVY DUTY CLIMATIC)

A. System Descriptions:

1. Monolithic, multi-component urethane chemistry resinous flooring system, Screed and steel finish trowel applied, chemical and thermal cycling and shock resistant. Self priming multiple component polyurethane mortar, quartz aggregates for texture/slip resistance and associated high performance urethane sealer. Temperature resistance to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) where required.

B. Products: Subject to compliance with applicable fire, health, environmental, and safety requirements for storage, handling, installation, and clean up.

C. System Components: Verify specific requirements as systems vary by manufacturer. Verify mortar base product, build up layers of broadcast systems will not be accepted. Verify compatibility with substrate. Use

09 67 23.60 - 8 manufacturer’s standard components, compatible with each other and as follows:

1. Mortar (Body coat):

a. Resin: Urethane with rapidly renewable resin components.

b. Formulation Description: Multiple component high solids.

c. Application Method: Screed and steel finish trowel.

d. Thickness of coat(s): Verify thickness as systems vary by manufacturer; Nominal thickness 3/16 to 1/4 inch (4.76 to

6.35mm).

e. Number of Coats: One.

f. Aggregates: Quartz texture broadcast into wet urethane mortar base.

2. Seal Coat(s):

a. Resin: Urethane.

b. Formulation Description: Pigmented Two-component, high solids.

c. Application Method: Squeegee and Back roll.

d. Number of Coats: One.

D. Physical Properties:

1. Physical Properties of flooring system when tested as follows:

F. Chemical Resistance in accordance ASTM D1308 - 02(2007) “Standard Test

Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic

Property Test Value

Compressive Strength

ASTM C579 5,000 psi after 7 days

ASTM C307 1,000 psi

Flexural Strength

ASTM C580 2,000 psi

Water Absorption ASTM C413 < 1%

Coefficient of friction dry/slip index wet

ASTM F1679 >1.0 dry >1.0 wet

Impact Resistance ASTM D2794 > 160 in. lbs

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4060 0.05 gm maximum weight loss

Thermal Coefficient of Linear Expansion

ASTM C531 1.1 x 10-5 mm/ ºC mm

Hardness Shore D

ASTM D2240 80 to 84

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Finishes”. ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2006, DOI:

10.1520/D1308-02R07, www.astm.org. No effect to the following exposures:

1. Acetic acid (5%)

2. Ammonium hydroxide (10%)

3. Citric Acid (50%)

4. Fatty Acid

5. Motor Oil, 20W

6. Hydrochloric acid (20%)

7. Sodium Chloride

8. Sodium Hypochlorite (10%)

9. Sodium Hydroxide (30%)

10. Sulfuric acid (25%)

11. Urine, Feces

12. Hydrogen peroxide (10%)

2.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FOR RES-6B (HEAVY DUTY – NON CLIMATIC)

A. System Description:

1. Epoxy resinous Troweled mortar includes: concrete epoxy primers, three component, 100% solids resin, amine and quartz aggregate mortar, and associated 100% solids general service epoxy sealer.

Optional: aliphatic polyurethane sealer finish coat for higher UV stability, and chemical resistance. Texture dependant on use of areas.

B. Products: Subject to compliance with applicable fire, health, environmental, and safety requirements for storage, handling, installation, and clean up.

C. System Components: Verify specific requirements as systems vary by manufacturer. Verify mortar base product, build up layers of broadcast systems will not be accepted. Verify compatibility with substrate. Use manufacturer’s standard components, compatible with each other and as follows:

1. Primer (Bond Coat): Verify inclusion of primer in manufacturer’s system.

a. Resin: Epoxy.

b. Formulation Description: 100 percent solids.

c. Application Method: Apply by Squeegee and back roller.

1) Coats: Single (one).

2. Mortar:

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a. Resin: Epoxy with rapidly renewable resin components.

b. Formulation Description: 100 percent solids.

c. Application Method: Verify specific requirements as systems vary by manufacturer.

1) Trowel application only:

a) Thickness of coats: Nominal 3/16 to 1/4 inch (4.76 to 6.35 mm).

b) Number of coats: One.

2) Slurry application: Not accepted for non-climatic finish.

d. Aggregates: Quartz/silica blend with 25% Recycled Glass

3. Topcoat:

a. Resin: Epoxy.

b. Formulation Description: 100 percent solids.

c. Application Method: Squeegee and finish roll.

1) Thickness of coats: 3 mils.

2) Number of Coats: one (aggressive texture profiles may require more than one coat)

d. Aggregates: For added slip resistance dependant on area.

1) Dry silica sand (30 Mesh or larger).

2) Aluminum oxide.

D. System Characteristics:

1. Color and Pattern: As selected by Resident Engineer from manufacturer's standard colors.

2. Integral cove base: 1 inch (25.4 mm) radius epoxy mortar cove keyed into concrete substrate and or resinous flooring mortar system. No fillers integral cove base must be troweled in place with specified resinous mortar base.

3. Overall System Thickness: Nominal 3/16 to 1/4 inches (4.76 to 6.35 mm).

4. Finish: // standard// or //texture finish// or //anti-slip resistant//.

5. Temperature Range: Systems vary by manufacturer; approximate range from a minimum of 45 to 150 degrees F.

E. Physical Properties:

1.Physical Properties of flooring system when tested as follows:

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Property Test Value

Compressive Strength

ASTM C579 10,000 psi after 7 days

ASTM C307 1,750 psi

Flexural Strength

ASTM C580 4,000 psi

Water Absorption ASTM C413 0.2%

Slip Resistance Index

ASTM F1679 0.83 dry

0.66 wet

Impact Resistance ASTM D2794 > 160 in. lbs

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4060 CS-17 1000g 1000 cycles

0.1 gm maximum weight loss

Thermal Coefficient of Linear Expansion

ASTM C531 1.5 x 10-5 mm/ ºC mm

Hardness Shore D

ASTM D2240 85-90

F. Chemical Resistance in accordance ASTM D1308 - 02(2007) “Standard Test

Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic

Finishes”. ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2006, DOI:

10.1520/D1308-02R07, www.astm.org. No effect to the following exposures:

1. Acetic acid (5%)

2. Ammonium hydroxide (10%)

3. Citric Acid (50%)

4. Fatty Acid

5. Motor Oil, 20W

6. Hydrochloric acid (20%)

7. Sodium Chloride

8. Sodium Hypochlorite (10%)

9. Sodium Hydroxide (30%)

10. Sulfuric acid (25%)

11. Urine, Feces

12. Hydrogen peroxide (10%)

2.3 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

A. Textured Top Coat: Type recommended or produced by manufacturer of seamless resinous flooring system and slip resistance for desired final finish.

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B. Joint Sealant: Type recommended or produced by resinous flooring manufacturer for type of service or joint conditioned indicated.

C. Waterproof Membrane: Type recommended or produced by manufacturer of resinous floor coatings for type of service and conditions as indicated in Drawings and/or specified.

D. Provide a chemical resistant epoxy novolac top coat capable of resisting sustained temperatures up to 120OC (250OF).

E. Anti-Microbial Additive: Incorporate anti-microbial chemical additive to prevent growth of most bacteria, algae, fungi, mold, mildew, yeast, etc.

F. Patching and Fill Material: Resinous product of or approved by resinous coating manufacturer for application indicated. Resinous based materials only. Cementitious or single component product are not expectable.

2.4 BASE CAP STRIP

A. Zinc cove strip.

B. Shape for 2mm depth of base material, "J" or “L” configuration.

C. Finish:

1. Finish exposed surfaces in accordance with NAAMM Metal Finishes

Manual.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine the areas and conditions where monolithic resinous (urethane and epoxy mortar) flooring system with integral base is to be installed with the VA Resident Engineer.

B. Moisture Vapor Emission Testing: Perform moisture vapor transmission testing in accordance with ASTM F1869 to determine the MVER of the substrate prior to commencement of the work. See section 3.4, 3.

3.2 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain temperature of rooms (air and surface) where work occurs, between 70 and 90 degrees F (21 and 32 degrees C) for at least 48 hours, before, during, and 24 hours after installation. Maintain temperature at least 70 degrees F (21 degrees C) during cure period.

B. Maintain relative humidity less than 75 percent.

C. Do not install materials until building is permanently enclosed and wet construction is complete, dry, and cured.

D. Maintain proper ventilation of the area during application and curing time period.

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1. Comply with infection control measures of the VA Medical Center.

3.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. The manufacturer's instructions for application and installation shall be reviewed with the VA Resident Engineer for the seamless resinous

(urethane and epoxy mortar) flooring system with integral cove base

//and trench liner//.

B. Substrate shall be approved by manufacture technical representative.

3.4 PREPARATION

A. General: Prepare and clean substrates according to resinous flooring manufacturer's written instructions for substrate indicated. Provide clean, dry, and neutral Ph substrate for resinous flooring application.

B. Concrete Substrates: Provide sound concrete surfaces free of laitance, glaze, efflorescence, curing compounds, form-release agents, dust, dirt, grease, oil, and other contaminants incompatible with resinous flooring.

1. Prepare concrete substrates as follows:

b. Comply with ASTM D4259 requirements, unless manufacturer's written instructions are more stringent.

2. Repair damaged and deteriorated concrete according to resinous flooring manufacturer's written recommendations.

3. Verify that concrete substrates are dry.

a. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869. Proceed with application only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of [5 lb of water/1000 sq. ft. (1.36 kg of water/92.9 sq. m) in 24 hours.

b. MVT threshold for monolithic resinous flooring shall not exceed 3 lbs/1000 square feet (0.0001437 kPa) in a 24 hour period.

c. When MVT emission exceeds this limit, apply manufacturer’s recommended vapor control primer or other corrective measures as recommended by manufacturer prior to application of flooring or membrane systems.

d. Perform in situ probe test, ASTM F2170. Proceed with application only after substrates do not exceed a maximum potential equilibrium relative humidity of 75-80 percent.

e. Provide a written report showing test placement and results.

4. Verify that concrete substrates have neutral Ph and that resinous flooring will adhere to them. Perform tests recommended by

09 67 23.60 - 14 manufacturer. Proceed with application only after substrates pass testing.

C. Resinous Materials: Mix components and prepare materials according to resinous flooring manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Use patching and fill material to fill holes and depressions in substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions.

E. Treat control joints and other nonmoving substrate cracks to prevent cracks from reflecting through resinous flooring according to manufacturer's written recommendations. Allowances should be included for flooring manufacturer recommended joint fill material, and concrete crack treatment.

F. Prepare wall to receive integral cove base:

1. Verify wall material is acceptable for resinous flooring application, if not, install material (e.g. cement board) to receive base.

2. Fill voids in wall surface to receive base, install undercoats (e.g.

water proofing membrane, and/or crack isolation membrane) as recommended by resinous flooring manufacturer.

3. Install base //and trench liner// prior to flooring if required by resinous flooring manufacturer.

4. Grind, cut or sand protrusions to receive base application.

3.5 APPLICATION

A. General: Apply components of resinous flooring system according to manufacturer's written instructions to produce a uniform, monolithic wearing surface of thickness indicated.

1. Coordinate application of components to provide optimum adhesion of resinous flooring system to substrate, and optimum intercoat adhesion.

2. Cure resinous flooring components according to manufacturer's written instructions. Prevent contamination during application and curing processes.

3. At substrate expansion and isolation joints, provide joint in resinous flooring to comply with resinous flooring manufacturer's written recommendations.

a. Apply joint sealant to comply with manufacturer's written recommendations.

B. Apply Primer: over prepared substrate at manufacturer's recommended spreading rate.

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C. Apply cove base: Trowel to wall surfaces at a 1 inch radius, before applying flooring. Apply according to manufacturer's written instructions and details including those for taping, mixing, priming, and troweling, sanding, and top coating of cove base. Round internal and external corners.

D. Trowel mortar base: Mix mortar material according to manufacturer's recommended procedures. Climatic and non-climatic resinous flooring systems may vary slightly on mode of application. Application should be based upon the following: Uniformly spread mortar over substrate using a specially designed screed box adjusted to manufacturer's recommended height. Metal trowel (hand or power) single mortar coat in thickness indicated for flooring system, grout to fill substrate voids. When cured, sand to remove trowel marks and roughness

E. Topcoat: Mix and roller apply the topcoat(s) with strict adherence to manufacturer's installation procedures and coverage rates.

3.6 TOLERANCE

A. From line of plane: Maximum 1/8 inch (3.18 mm) in total distance of flooring and base.

B. From radius of cove: Maximum of 1/8 inch (3.18 mm) plus or 1/16-inch

(1.59 mm) minus.

3.7 ENGINEERING DETAILS

A. Chase edges to “lock” the flooring system into the concrete substrate along lines of termination.

B. Penetration Treatment: Lap and seal resinous system onto the perimeter of the penetrating item by bridging over compatible elastomer at the interface to compensate for possible movement.

C. Trenches: Continue flooring system into trenches to maintain monolithic protection. Treat cold joints to assure bridging of potential cracks.

D. Treat floor drains by chasing the flooring system to lock in place at point of termination.

E. Treat control joints to bridge potential cracks and to maintain monolithic protection. Treat cold joints and construction joints to bridge potential cracks and to maintain monolithic protection on horizontal and vertical surfaces as well as horizontal and vertical interfaces.

F. Discontinue Resinous floor system at vertical and horizontal contraction and expansion joints by installing backer rod and

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3.8 CURING, PROTECTION AND CLEANING

A. Cure resinous flooring materials in compliance with manufacturer's directions, taking care to prevent contamination during stages of application and prior to completion of curing process.

B. Close area of application for a minimum of 24 hours.

C. Protect resinous flooring materials from damage and wear during construction operation.

1. Cover flooring with kraft type paper.

2. Optional 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick hardboard, plywood, or particle board where area is in foot or vehicle traffic pattern, rolling or fixed scaffolding and overhead work occurs.

D. Remove temporary covering and clean resinous flooring just prior to final inspection. Use cleaning materials and procedures recommended by resinous flooring manufacturer.

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SECTION 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. 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 14 00, WOOD DOORS // Section 08

11 13, HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES // Section 08 41 13, ALUMINUM-

FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS // Section 08 42 33, C. Finishes: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

D. Painting: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Card Readers: Section 28 13 11, PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS.

F. Electrical: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

G. Fire Detection: Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

1.3 GENERAL

A. All hardware shall comply with UFAS, (Uniform Federal

Accessible Standards) unless specified otherwise.

B. Provide rated door hardware assemblies where required by most current version of the International Building Code (IBC).

C. 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

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. The following items shall be of the same manufacturer, except as otherwise specified:

1. Mortise locksets.

2. Hinges for hollow metal and wood doors.

3. Surface applied overhead door closers.

4. Exit devices.

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5. Floor closers.

1.4 WARRANTY

A. Automatic door operators shall be subject to the terms of FAR

Clause 52.246-21, except that the Warranty period shall be two years in lieu of one year for all items except as noted below:

1. Locks, latchsets, and panic hardware: 5 years.

2. Door closers and continuous hinges: 10 years.

1.5 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. In accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Article titled "INSTRUCTIONS", furnish maintenance manuals and instructions on all door hardware. Provide installation instructions with the submittal documentation.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Submit 6 copies of the schedule per Section 01 33 23. Submit 2 final copies of the final approved schedules to VAMC Locksmith as record copies (VISN Locksmith if the

VAMC does not have a locksmith).

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

Hardware Quan tity

Size Reference Publication

Finish Mfr.

Name

Key Control

UL Mark (if

ANSI/BHMA

Finish

Item Type No. and

Catalo g No.

Symbols fire rated and listed)

Designation

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

November 14,2019 Page 3 of 26 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.

1.7 DELIVERY AND MARKING

A. 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 Resident Engineer for reference purposes. Tag shall identify items by Project Specification number and manufacturer's catalog number.

These items shall remain on file in Resident Engineer's office until all other similar items have been installed in project, at which time the Resident Engineer will deliver items on file to Contractor for installation in predetermined locations on the project.

1.8 PREINSTALLATION MEETING

A. Convene a preinstallation meeting not less than 30 days before start of installation of door hardware. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Contractor and Installer, Architect, Project Engineer and VA Locksmith, Hardware

Consultant, and Hardware Manufacturer’s Representative. Review the following:

1. Inspection of door hardware.

2. Job and surface readiness.

3. Coordination with other work.

4. Protection of hardware surfaces.

5. Substrate surface protection.

6. Installation.

7. Adjusting.

8. Repair.

9. Field quality control.

10. Cleaning.

1.9 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 (e.g., "HW") followed by a number. Each number designates a set of hardware items applicable to a door type.

B. Keying: All cylinders shall be keyed into existing Best Cormax

Great Grand Master Key System . Provide removable core

November 14,2019 Page 4 of 26 cylinders that are removable only with a special key or tool without disassembly of knob or lockset. Cylinders shall be

7 pin type. Keying information shall be furnished at a later date by the Resident Engineer.

1.10 APPLICABLE PUBLICATION:

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

E2180-07................Standard Test Method for Determining the

Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or

Hydrophobic Materials

C. American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware

Manufacturers Association (ANSI/BHMA):

A156.1-06...............Butts and Hinges

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

Latches A156.3-08...............Exit Devices, Coordinators, and

Auto Flush Bolts

A156.4-08...............Door Controls (Closers)

A156.5-14...............Cylinders and Input Devices for Locks.

A156.6-05...............Architectural Door Trim

A156.8-05...............Door Controls-Overhead Stops and

Holders A156.11-14..............Cabinet Locks

A156.12-05 .............Interconnected Locks and Latches A156.13-

05..............Mortise Locks and Latches Series 1000 A156.14-07

.............Sliding and Folding Door Hardware

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

A156.16-08..............Auxiliary Hardware

A156.17-04 .............Self-Closing Hinges and Pivots

A156.18-06..............Materials and Finishes

A156.20-06 .............Strap and Tee Hinges, and Hasps

A156.21-09..............Thresholds

A156.22-05..............Door Gasketing and Edge Seal

Systems A156.23-04..............Electromagnetic Locks

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A156.24-03..............Delayed Egress Locking Systems

A156.25-07 .............Electrified Locking Devices

A156.26-06..............Continuous Hinges

A156.28-07 .............Master Keying Systems

A156.29-07 .............Exit Locks and Alarms

A156.30-03 .............High Security Cylinders

A156.31-07 .............Electric Strikes and Frame Mounted

Actuators A156.36-10..............Auxiliary Locks

A250.8-03...............Standard Steel Doors and Frames

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

80-10...................Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

101-09..................Life Safety Code

E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

(UL): Building Materials Directory

(2008)

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 BUTT HINGES

A. ANSI A156.1. Provide only three-knuckle hinges, except five-knuckle where the required hinge type is not available in a three-knuckle version (e.g., some types of swing-clear hinges). The following types of butt hinges shall be used for the types of doors listed, except where otherwise specified:

1. Exterior Doors: Type A2112/A5112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A2111/A5111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide.

Hinges for exterior outswing doors shall have non-removable pins.

Hinges for exterior fire-rated doors shall be of stainless steel material.

2. Interior Doors: Type A8112/A5112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A8111/A5111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide. Hinges for doors exposed to high humidity areas (shower rooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, janitor rooms, etc. shall be of stainless steel material.

B. Provide quantity and size of hinges per door leaf as follows:

1. Doors up to 1210 mm (4 feet) high: 2 hinges.

2. Doors 1210 mm (4 feet) to 2260 mm (7 feet 5 inches) high: 3 hinges minimum.

3. Doors greater than 2260 mm (7 feet 5 inches) high: 4 hinges.

4. Doors up to 900 mm (3 feet) wide, standard weight: 114 mm x 114 mm (4-1/2 inches x 4-1/2 inches) hinges.

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5. Doors over 900 mm (3 feet) to 1065 mm (3 feet 6 inches) wide, standard weight: 127 mm x 114 mm (5 inches x 4-1/2 inches).

6. Doors over 1065 mm (3 feet 6 inches) to 1210 mm (4 feet), heavy weight: 127 mm x 114 mm (5 inches x 4-1/2 inches).

7. Provide heavy-weight hinges where specified.

8. At doors weighing 330 kg (150 lbs.) or more, furnish 127 mm

(5 inch) high hinges.

C. 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

A. ANSI/BHMA A156.26, Grade 1-600.

1. Listed under Category N in BHMA's "Certified Product Directory."

B. General: Minimum 0.120-inch- (3.0-mm-) thick, hinge leaves with minimum overall width of 4 inches (102 mm); fabricated to full height of door and frame and to template screw locations; with components finished after milling and drilling are complete

C. Continuous, Barrel-Type Hinges: Hinge with knuckles formed around a Teflon-coated 6.35mm (0.25-inch) minimum diameter pin that extends entire length of hinge.

1. Base Metal for Exterior Hinges: Stainless steel.

2. Base Metal for Interior Hinges: Stainless steel.

3. Base Metal for Hinges for Fire-Rated Assemblies: Stainless steel.

4. Provide with non-removable pin (hospital tip option) at lockable outswing doors.

5. Where required to clear adjacent casing, trim, and wall conditions and allow full door swing, provide wide throw hinges of minimum width required.

6. Provide with manufacturer’s cut-outs for separate mortised power transfers and/or mortised automatic door bottoms where they occur.

7. Where thru-wire power transfers are integral to the hinge, provide hinge with easily removable portion to allow easy access to wiring connections.

8. Where models are specified that provide an integral wrap-around edge guard for the hinge edge of the door, provide manufacturer’s adjustable threaded stud and machine screw mechanism to allow the door to be adjusted within the wrap-around edge guard.

2.3 DOOR CLOSING DEVICES

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

2.4 DOOR STOPS

A. Conform to ANSI A156.

B. Provide door stops wherever an opened door or any item of hardware thereon would strike a wall, column, equipment or other parts of building construction. For concrete, masonry or quarry tile construction, use lead expansion shields for mounting door stops.

C. Where cylindrical locks with turn pieces or pushbuttons occur, equip wall bumpers Type L02251 (rubber pads having concave face) to receive turn piece or button.

D. Provide floor stops (Type L02141 or L02161 in office areas; Type

L02121 x 3 screws into floor elsewhere. Wall bumpers, where used, must be installed to impact the trim or the door within the leading half of its width. Floor stops, where used, must be installed within

4-inches of the wall face and impact the door within the leading half of its width.

E. Where drywall partitions occur, use floor stops, Type L02141 or

L02161 in office areas, Type L02121 elsewhere.

F. Provide stop Type L02011, as applicable for exterior doors. At outswing doors where stop can be installed in concrete, provide stop mated to concrete anchor set in 76mm (3-inch) core-drilled hole and filled with quick-setting cement.

G. Omit stops where floor mounted door holders are required and where automatic operated doors occur.

H. Provide appropriate roller bumper for each set of doors (except where closet doors occur) where two doors would interfere with each other in swinging.

I. Provide appropriate door mounted stop on doors in individual toilets where floor or wall mounted stops cannot be used.

J. Provide overhead surface applied stop Type C02541, ANSI A156.8 on patient toilet doors in bedrooms where toilet door could come in contact with the bedroom door.

K. Provide door stops on doors where combination closer magnetic holders are specified, except where wall stops cannot be used or where floor stops cannot be installed within 4-inches of the wall.

L. Where the specified wall or floor stop cannot be used, provide concealed overhead stops (surface-mounted where concealed cannot be used).

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2.5 OVERHEAD DOOR STOPS AND HOLDERS

A. 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. Provide Grade 1 overhead concealed slide type: stop-only at rated doors and security doors, hold-open type with exposed hold- open on/off control at all other doors requiring overhead door stops.

2.6 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. Cylinders shall be furnished with construction removable cores and construction master keys. Cylinder shall be removable by special key or tool. Construct all cores so that they will be interchangeable into the core housings of all mortise locks, rim locks, cylindrical locks, and any other type lock included in the Great Grand Master Key System. Disassembly of lever or lockset shall not be required to remove core from lockset. All locksets or latches on double doors with fire label shall have latch bolt with

19 mm (3/4 inch) throw, unless shorter throw allowed by the door manufacturer’s fire label. Provide temporary keying device or construction core to allow opening and closing during construction and prior to the installation of final cores.

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 fabricated from cast stainless steel. Provide sectional (lever x rose) lever design matching Best Locks. No substitute lever material shall be accepted. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with 122.55 mm (4-7/8-inch) curved lip strike and wrought box. At outswing pairs with overlapping astragals, provide flat lip strip with 21mm

(7/8-inch) lip-to-center dimension. Lock function F02 shall be furnished with emergency tools/keys for emergency entrance. All lock cases installed on lead lined doors shall be lead lined before applying final hardware finish. Furnish armored fronts for all mortise locks. Where mortise locks are installed in high-

November 14,2019 Page 9 of 26 humidity locations or where exposed to the exterior on both sides of the opening, provide non-ferrous mortise lock case.

2. Cylindrical Lock and Latch Sets: levers shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Cylindrical locksets shall be series 4000 Grade I. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with 122.55 mm (4-7/8-inch) curved lip strike and wrought box. At outswing pairs with overlapping astragals, provide flat lip strip with 21mm (7/8-inch) lip-to-center dimension. Provide lever design to match design selected by

Architect or to match existing lever design. 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 A156.36.

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.

5. Privacy locks in non-mental-health patient rooms shall have an inside thumbturn for privacy and an outside thumbturn for emergency entrance. Single occupancy patient privacy doors shall typically swing out; where such doors cannot swing out, provide center-pivoted doors with rescue hardware (see HW-2B).

2.7 PUSH-BUTTON COMBINATION LOCKS

A. ANSI/BHMA A156.5, Grade 1. Battery operated pushbutton entry.

B. Construction: Heavy duty mortise lock housing conforming to

ANSI/BHMA A156.13, Grade 1. Lever handles and operating components in compliance with the UFAS and the ADA

Accessibility Guidelines. Match lever handles of locks and latchsets on adjacent doors.

C. Special Features: Key override to permit a master keyed security system and a pushbutton security code activated passage feature to allow access without using the entry code.

2.8 ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKS

A. ANSI/BHMA A156.23; electrically powered, of strength and

November 14,2019 Page 10 of 26 configuration indicated; with electromagnet attached to frame and armature plate attached to door. Listed under Category E in BHMA's

"Certified Product Directory."

1. Type: Full exterior or full interior, as required by application indicated.

2. Strength Ranking: 1200 lbf.

3. Inductive Kickback Peak Voltage: Not more than 53 V.

4. Residual Magnetism: Not more than 4 lbf (18 N)lbf to separate door from magnet.

B. Delayed-Egress Locks: BHMA A156.24. Listed under Category G in BHMA's

"Certified Product Directory".

1. Means of Egress Doors: Lock releases within 15 seconds after applying a force not more than 15 lbf (67 N) for not more than

3 seconds, as required by NFPA 101.

2. Security Grade: Activated from secure side of door by initiating device.

3. Movement Grade: Activated by door movement as initiating device.

4. The lock housing shall not project more than 4-inches (101mm) from the underside of the frame head stop.

2.9 KEYS

A. Stamp all keys with change number and key set symbol. Furnish keys in quantities as follows:

Locks/Keys Quantity

Cylinder locks 2 keys each

Cylinder lock change key blanks

100 each different key way

Master-keyed sets 6 keys each

Grand Master sets 6 keys each

Great Grand Master set 5 keys

Control key 2 keys

B. Psychiatric keys shall be cut so that first two bittings closest to the key shoulder are shallow to provide greater strength at point of greatest torque.

2.10 KEY CABINET

A. ANSI Standard A156.11. Provide key cabinet made of cold rolled, 1.2 mm

(0.0478 inch) thick furniture steel electro-welded. Doors shall have

"no sag" continuous brass-pin piano type hinge and be equipped with chrome plated locking door handles, hook cam and mechanical pushbutton door lock. Key Cabinet and Key Control System shall accommodate all

November 14,2019 Page 11 of 26 keys for this project plus 25 percent. Provide minimum number of multiple cabinets where a single cabinet of largest size will not accommodate the required number of keys.

B. Key tags shall consist of two sets: Permanent self-locking and loan key snaphook type with tag colors as follows: Red fiber marker of the permanent self-locking type approximately 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) in diameter engraved with the legend "FILE KEY MUST NOT BE LOANED." Also furnish for each hook a white cloverleaf key marker with snap-hooks engraved with the legend "LOAN KEY."

C. The manufacturer of the lock cylinders and locks shall attach a key tag to keys of each lock cylinder and shall mark thereon the respective item number and key change number. Provide each group of keys in a key gathering envelope (supplied by Key Cabinet

Manufacturer) in which the lock manufacturer shall include the following information: Item number, key change number and door number. The contractor shall furnish the Key Cabinet Manufacturer the hardware and keying schedules and change keys.

D. The Key Cabinet Manufacturer shall set up a three-way cross index system, including master keys, listing the keys alphabetically, the hooks numerically and the key changes numerically on different colored index cards. Index cards shall be typewritten and inserted in a durable binder. Attach the keys to the two sets of numbered tags supplied with the cabinet. (The permanent tag and the loan key tag).

Instruct the owner in proper use of the system. Install cabinet as directed by the Resident Engineer.

2.11 ARMOR PLATES, KICK PLATES, MOP PLATES AND DOOR EDGING

A. Conform to ANSI Standard A156.6.

B. Provide protective plates and door edging as specified below:

1. Kick plates, mop plates and armor plates of metal, Type J100 series.

2. Provide kick…