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SECTION 08 34 53

SECURITY DOORS AND FRAMES

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the section and insert additional items required by project and renumber paragraphs. Identify all frames by types. Verify that drawings show the required doors and frames.

2. See VA Physical Security Design Guide for security requirements

3. Obtain blast resistance requirements from Physical Security Design

Standards Definitions, a separate publication provided by the VA.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The extent of forced-entry resistant (FE) and ballistic resistant (BR) door assemblies required for the Project is indicated on Contract

Drawings, and in Door/Frame/Hardware schedules, including construction, profiles, swing, sizes, hardware, accessories, devices, and locations.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Division 3, CONCRETE.

B. Division 4, MASONRY.

C. Division 5, METALS for steel supports.

D. //Section 08 11 13, HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES: Doors and frames not designated for special security performances. //

E. //Section 08 14 00, INTERIOR WOOD DOORS: Doors and frames not designated for special security performances. //

F. Section 08 56 53, BLAST RESISTANT WINDOWS: Windows and frames of a forced entry/ballistic resistant rated.

G. Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE: Door Hardware.

H. Section 08 80 00, GLAZING: Glazing and ballistic rated glazing.

I. Section 11 17 36, PACKAGE TRANSFER UNITS: Package transfer boxes:.

J. Section 08 56, 59, SERVICE AND TELLER WINDOW UNITS: Deal trays of a

Forced Entry/Ballistic Resistant rating.

K. Section 13 34 19, METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS: Guard Booths.

L. Section 28 13 00, PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS: Card readers and biometric devices.:

M. Section 28 16 00, INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM: Intrusion alarm.

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1.3 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete publications which do not apply to the project.

B. ASTM International(ASTM):

A153/A153M-16a...........Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-

Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

A240/A240M-20...........Standard Specification for Chromium and

Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip for Pressure Vessels and General

Applications

A653/A653M-20...........Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-

Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated

(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

A1008/A1008M-20.........Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-

Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-

Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved

Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake

Hardenable

A1011/A1011M-18a........Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and

Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-

Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High

Strength

D1044-19................Standard Test Method for Resistance of

Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion.

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

ANSI A156.115 (2014)....Hardware Preparation in Steel Doors and Steel

Frames

ANSI A156.115W (2006)...Hardware Preparation in Wood Doors with Wood or

Steel Frames

ANSI/SDI A250.8 (2014)..Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and

Frames

ANSI/SDI A250.11 (2012).Recommended Erection Instructions for Steel

Frames.

D. American Welding Society (AWS):

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D1.1/D1.1M (2010).......Structural Welding Code - Steel

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA 80 (2013)..........Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening

Protectives

NFPA 252(2013)..........Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door

Assemblies

F. Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):

SSPC-SP 2 - 2004.........Hand Tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP 3 - 2004.........Power Tool Cleaning

G. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

UL 752-2005...............Bullet Resisting Equipment

H. United States Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS):

SD-STD-01.01-1993(R2004)........Certification Standard for Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance of Structural Systems

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Fabricate and install FE/BR door assemblies to achieve indicated levels of resistance. Extend resistance to include anchorages, interfaces with adjoining substrates, and hardware.

Security attacks shall be unable to penetrate through closed/locked security door assemblies in manner described; it is recognized that such attacks may damage units beyond repair and reuse, requiring replacement of work by Government:

Fire-rated assemblies: Where indicated for fire resistance, provide flush steel doors-and-frame units; comply with NFPA 80. Provide units that have been tested by recognized testing agency in accordance with

NFPA No. 252

Forced-Entry (FE) resistant assemblies: Where door assembly is shown or scheduled as FE, provide door manufacturer's material and fabrication for panels, inserts, hardware, devices, and framing of units. Provide rated units where shown or scheduled:

//No FE resistance rating. //

//Provide resistance of 5 minutes for forced entry, using basic hand tools. //

//Provide resistance of 15 minutes for forced entry, using basic hand tools. //

SPEC WRITER NOTE: UL 752 contains multiple levels of resistance with respect to caliber, type, and speed of projectile (gun type). Level 3 is

08 34 53 - 4 considered a minimum but verify with local VA police.

Ballistic Resistant (BR) assemblies: Where door assembly is shown or scheduled as BR, provide door manufacturer's materials and fabrication for panel, inserts, and framing of unit. Provide rated units where shown or scheduled. //No BR resistance rating: //

//UL 752 Level 3. //

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General: For each security door assembly, submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

Product data for each element of work, whether purchased from other manufacturers or provided as door Fabricator's standard production.

Include data substantiating that products comply with requirements of these specifications.

Manufacturer's standard color chart.

Certificates: Letter from manufacturer indicating the products have been certified to meet the specified ratings.

Shop drawings showing each dimensioned details of each door assembly, including performance rating, swing, hardware set, and adjacent construction. Provide drawings on B-size 11 in x 17 inch (300 mm x 430

mm) sheets. Show typical door exterior elevations at not less than ¼ inch = 1 foot (1:50) scale. After final modifications and corrections have been incorporated into the drawings, submit drawings as AutoCAD files with DWG extension. Show the following:

a. Unit information:

1) Model Number.

2) Ballistic resistant rating.

3) Marks (window no.).

4) Door/frame finish.

5) Door type.

b. Elevation Drawings:

1) Rough opening.

2) Door opening.

3) Frame opening.

4) Vision opening.

5) Finished floor.

6) Sill condition.

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7) Undercut for carpet.

8) Weather-stripping.

9) Reference numbers for primer and finish paint, including number of coats applies.

10) Door class rating: rated or non-rated.

11) Door and frame gauge thickness.

c. Plan drawings:

1) Relate to elevation on drawing.

2) Identify “Attack” and “Protected” sides.

3) Identify door swing (i.e., RH, LH, RHRB, LHRB).

4) Provide key on drawings.

5) Indicate room space numbers taken from Contract Drawings.

d. Details: Show section at not less than ¾ inch = 1 ft (1:20) scale of members indicating construction, size, and thickness of components, frame profile, location of conduit entry, threshold configuration, vision panel together with connections, fastenings, and means of separating dissimilar metals.

e. Breakdown of Product Line Items:

1) If Manufacturer produces one contract line item as several parts (door with transom and sidelights), they shall breakout items on drawings. Each item shall be a subdivision of that product line item number.

2) Installation instructions shall cite all anchorage components, including complete description of expansion anchor as well as installation criteria such as torque requirements, minimum embedment, and minimum edge distance, and shall include alert to installers to avoid cutting of rebar during concrete anchor installation.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Testing Laboratory Qualifications: For compliance with non-security performance requirements (such as fire ratings, resistance to deterioration from moisture, accessibility to persons with disabilities, or sound attenuation) on security door assemblies of this

Section, use only those testing laboratories which have successfully demonstrated to Project Manager that they have experience and capabilities needed to satisfactorily conduct required tests.

B. Provide products that have been certified by Bureau of Diplomatic

Security (DS) in accordance with DS/PSD SD-STD-01.01.

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1.7 IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS

A. Identify each assembly to provide VA with ready reference to original manufacturer to facilitate reorders, replacement parts, service, resolution of complaints, and inventory. The label shall be typically embossed/printed metal plate or metallic foil with adhesive backing for permanent identification. Locate label so that it is readily visible and convenient for identification by Project Manager after installation of assembly. The label shall be approximately 1½ inch x 3 inch (40 x

75 mm) and shall cite:

Manufacturer's name/city/state.

Contract number.

Month/Year of manufacture.

Mark number and Ballistic resistant rating.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver each assembly project site with fabrication, finishing, and assembly of primary panels, inserts, and frames completed and prepared for installation and connection with security systems. Disassemble hardware for shipping only to extent hardware interferes with shipping.

B. Refer to Division One for shipping requirements.

C. Provide removable spreader bar between jambs during fabrication, delivery, and installation and to include mullions of each frame assembly, except where integral threshold is required and serves same purpose. Do not mar finishes of assembly with installation or removal of spreader bars.

D. Provide protection of pre-finished units, such as pre-finished with baked enamel or stainless steel, using self-adhesive paper.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update Product requirements to agree with applicable requirements (Types, Grades, Class, Tables, etc) specified in the referred.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Certified units: provide units, including frames and sub-frames which are produced by manufacturer who has previously produced, within last

10 years, units of similar security attack resistance of equivalent size and resistance ratings.

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2.2 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Hot-Rolled Steel Sheets and Strips: ASTM A1011, commercial quality, pickled and oiled, except as otherwise indicated.

B. Cold-Rolled Steel Sheets: ASTM A1008, commercial quality, except as otherwise indicated.

C. Galvanized Steel Sheets: ASTM A653 with G90 zinc coating, mill phosphatized; commercial quality, except as otherwise indicated.

D. Stainless Steel Sheets: AISI Type 302/304, complying with ASTM A240;

commercial quality, No. 4 directional polish.

E. Supports and Anchors: Fabricate to endure required performances, but of not less than 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) sheet steel. For exterior wall assemblies, hot-dip zinc coat support/anchor units after fabrication in compliance with ASTM A 153, Class B.

F. Inserts, Bolts, Fasteners: Standard units of strengths required to endure performances; hot-dip zinc coated where used in exterior wall assemblies in compliance with ASTM A 153, Class C/D.

G. Vision Lights General: Fabricate vision lights of sizes shown and scheduled with same performance capabilities as specified/shown for door assembly where installed. Where applicable, achieve performances and combined performances through lamination of transparent sheets, films, and screens of standard manufactured/tested products. Comply with applicable provisions of Division 8, Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.

Forced-Entry (FE) Resistance: Where assembly is indicated for forced-entry resistance rating (FE), provide light of size shown or scheduled in accordance with certification.

Ballistic Resistance (BR): Where assembly is indicated for ballistic-resistance rating (BR), provide light of size shown or scheduled in accordance with certification.

Vision light faces general: Except as otherwise shown, where forced-entry or ballistic resistance is required, provide face of light exposed on exterior (to the “attack”) as glass surface, and where unit is of laminated construction, provide face exposed on interior (“safe”) as polycarbonate surface. Provide exposed polycarbonate surfaces to include an abrasion-resistant coating for 3 percent maximum haze increase for 100 revolutions on 500g Taber abraser, ASTM D1044.

2.3 HARDWARE

A. General: Provide special units of door hardware to achieve performances, and as shown and scheduled. Standard units for each

08 34 53 - 8 security door assembly are specified to be furnished as work of Section

08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE; see Project “Finish Hardware Schedule” and

“Data Sheets,” and provisions of this Section, as well as notes on door-and-frame schedule.

2.4 FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY

A. General: Fabricate, test, and preassemble security door assemblies with hardware at factory; disassemble hardware only to extent necessary for handling, packaging, shipment, and installation at Project. Fabricate metal work to comply with performance requirements. Fabrications shall be rigid, neat, and free from warp/buckle/similar defects, with eased edges and continuously-welded joints, ground where exposed, to produce smooth, flush, invisible joints. Weld in accordance with AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code for Steel:

Prepare panels and frames of each assembly to receive hardware, devices, and accessory units as shown and scheduled. Reinforce work for hardware and devices, and cut work for mortised or concealed units;

comply with ANSI A156.115, working from templates supplied by unit manufacturers and suppliers:

a. Locate hardware, devices, and accessories as required by Section

// Section 08 11 13, HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES //Section 08

14 00, INTERIOR WOOD DOORS //Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE //.

b. Locate hardware, devices, and accessories as shown and scheduled

(including on approved shop drawings) or, if not otherwise indicated: 1) in accordance with ANSI A156.115 and A156.115W

Recommended Locations for Builder's Hardware or, 2) in accordance with security device manufacturer's recommendation for optimum responses, but 3) in any case, as required to achieve required assembly performances.

c. Except where assembly is equipped with door-seal stripping at jambs and head, provide neoprene door silencers on stops; three at strike jamb for single door, and four at head for double door.

d. Except as otherwise indicated, pre-fabricate and preassemble security door assemblies to include full extent of required conduit-protected electrical/electronic power-and-control wiring placed and supported to avoid conflicts with other elements and subsequent drilling/cutting-in of work during installation of units. Provide access ports as required to support 1 inch (25 mm) conduit.

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e. Clearances: Not more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) at jambs and heads, except not more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) between fire-rated pair of doors. Nor more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) at bottom. Undercut for carpets are not permitted where doors are used in corridors.

Fabricate frames with horizontally slotted bolt holes.

Provide removable glazing stops and similar moldings on interior or

“safe” side of assemblies. Glazing shall be removable without removing door from frame.

Shop Painting: Provide base-coat, factory-applied painting of ferrous metal elements of assemblies excluding other specified exposed-finish surfaces of stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, and similar metals not intended for painting.

a. Clean steel and zinc-coated steel surfaces of mill scale, rust, oil, grease, dirt and other substances, immediately before finish application.

b. Apply pretreatment of cold phosphate solution (SSPC-SP 2) or basic zinc chromate/vinyl-butyl solution (SSPC-SP 3).

c. Apply paint coat specified for shop application, and bake on within time limits recommended by manufacturer of pretreatment.

Apply in a uniform, smooth coat to result in dry film thickness of not less than 0.002 inch (0.05 mm).

Vision panels:

a. The transparencies shall be enclosed and cushioned within core of door for continuous perimeter bite of not less than ¾ inch (20

mm) on each side and 1/4 inch (6 mm) cushion clearance to fixed metal stop on glazing edges. Glazing shall be installed by manufacturer with no raw metal edges evident or in contact with glass in door vision openings. Vision opening edges shall be cushioned and trimmed neatly to provide acceptable appearance.

b. If external frames are used to either side or to both faces of door, frame(s) shall not exceed 1-9/16 inch (40 mm) in width and shall be configured internally to cushion all perimeter edges and faces of glazing and provide minimum bite of 3/4 inch (20 mm) and

1/4 inch (6 mm) cushion clearance to fixed metal stop on glazing edges. Frame shall not produce pinch point with hardware. All external bolts to attach frame shall be flush mounted.

Alternatively, protruding bolt heads shall be covered with additional trim frame and flush mounted screws.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install security door assemblies in accordance with approved shop drawings, manufacturer's data and instructions, and requirements of these specifications. Install as required to achieve specified performances, and to comply with recommendations of related industry association or testing agency sponsoring standards for required non-security performances. Install door assemblies plumb and level:

Install assemblies in compliance with recommendations and instructions of ANSI A250.8 and ANSI A250.11.

At fire-rated door openings, comply with NFPA Standard No. 80.

Properly hang and align FE/BR doors so that pull open exertion does not exceed 12 lbs (5.4 kg.).

Installer shall not grind any portion of door, frame or locking device strikes.

Locking device strikes shall engage strike plate without binding.

B. Anchorage: The door manufacturer shall provide anchors appropriate for substrate to which door frame is to be fastened. Structural frames shall have pre-drilled bolt hole patterns not to exceed 12 inches (300

mm) on center. The manufacturer shall verify substrates involved, and supply any special fastening tools (e.g., special drill or bit) required by anchoring system. The anchor shall be acceptable for shock/short duration loading, and have potential for removal during life of building. The anchor shall also meet the following requirements:

Anchor diameter: 3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum.

Embedment and edge distances shall be as indicated on Contract Drawings and as appropriate for anchor and substrate, but not less than the following:

a. Embedment in concrete: 3 1/2 inches (90 mm).

b. Embedment in solid masonry: 6 inches (150 mm).

c. Edge distance: 3 inches (75 mm).

The minimum anchor strengths shall be:

a. Yield Strength: 135,000 psi (900 MPa)

b. Tensile Strength: 186,000 psi (1240 MPa)

Avoid cutting of rebar during concrete anchor installation. Shims provided for rough opening (RO) frame clearance should not exceed1/4 inch (6 mm). Cap plugs used in frame shall match frame finish.

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3.2 ADJUST AND CLEAN

A. General: Upon request of Project Manager, remove protective coverings and clean exposed surfaces. Repair damaged elements, restore abraded surfaces, touch-up base-coat paint finish with air-drying primer, and remove imperfections from exposed natural metal finishes.

B. Check and readjust hardware, devices, and accessories with door-to-frame-and-sill/threshold clearances set for proper operation of locks, door seals, and other operational units. Do not remove permanently applied performance labels.

C. Comply with "Door Hardware" section requirements for protection and handling of keys and locking devices, and associated information.

D. Exercise extreme care in the cleaning of exposed surfaces of polycarbonate; comply with manufacturer’s directions.

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SECTION 08 71 00

DOOR HARDWARE

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the section and renumber the paragraphs.

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Door hardware and related items necessary for complete installation and operation of doors.

4.2 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 17 10, INTEGRATED

DOOR ASSEMBLIES // Section 08 41 13, ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND

STOREFRONTS // Section 08 42 33, REVOLVING DOOR ENTRANCES // Section 08

33 00, COILING DOORS AND GRILLES // Section 08 33 13, COILING COUNTER

DOORS // Section 08 34 36, DARKROOM DOORS // Section 08 34 53, SECURITY

DOORS AND FRAMES // Section 08 34 73, SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES //

Section 08 42 23, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/CRITICAL CARE UNIT (ICU/CCU)

ENTRANCES // Section 08 42 29, AUTOMATIC ENTRANCES // Section 08 71 13, AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS //Section 08 71 13.11, LOW ENERGY DOOR

OPERATORS // Section 13 49 00, RADIATION PROTECTION // Section 32 31

33, CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES // and Section 32 31 19, DECORATIVE

METAL FENCES AND GATES //

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.

4.3 GENERAL

A. All hardware shall comply with ABAAS, (Architectural Barriers Act

Accessibility Standard) 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, 08 34 53 - 13 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: The word "FIRE" must be included as part of the certification on the Underwriters Laboratories label on exit devices to be used on fire doors.

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, except as otherwise specified:

Mortise locksets.

Hinges for hollow metal and wood doors.

Surface applied overhead door closers.

Exit devices.

Floor closers.

4.4 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:

Locks, latchsets, and panic hardware: 5 years.

Door closers and continuous hinges: 10 years.

4.5 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.

4.6 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: AHC certified hardware consultant to prepare and submit hardware schedule in the following form:

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Hardware Item

Quantity Size Reference Publication Type No.

Finish Mfr.

Name and Catalog No.

Key Control Symbols

UL Mark (if fire rated and listed)

ANSI/BHMA

Finish Designation

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete paragraph below when scope of work doesn’t include inpatient Mental and Behavioral Health services

C. //Ligature Resistant Door Alarm Riser Diagram: Prepare and submit 6 copies of shop drawings of electric riser diagram complete with all required equipment components. Submission shall be in accordance with requirements per Section 01 33 23 for review and approval by project

CO. Along with shop drawing submittal provide installation data. At completion of project provide CO with operation and maintenance manuals//

D. Samples and Manufacturers' Literature:

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.

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.

E. 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.

4.7 DELIVERY AND MARKING

A. Deliver items of hardware to job site in their original containers, complete with necessary appurtenances including screws, keys, and

08 34 53 - 15 instructions. Tag one of each different item of hardware and deliver to

COR for reference purposes. Tag shall identify items by Project

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

4.8 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:

Inspection of door hardware.

Job and surface readiness.

Coordination with other work.

Protection of hardware surfaces.

Substrate surface protection.

Installation.

Adjusting.

Repair.

Field quality control.

Cleaning.

4.9 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete following paragraph if new hospital station, or where existing station is to be rekeyed.

B. //Keying: All cylinders shall be keyed into existing ___________ //

Great // Grand Master Key System //. Provide removable core cylinders that are removable only with a special key or tool without disassembly of knob or lockset //. Cylinders shall be // 6 // 7 // pin type. Keying information shall be furnished at a later date by the COR.//

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: When the project requires a new keying system, include following paragraph. For projects at existing hospitals use above paragraph.

C. Keying: A new Great Grandmaster key shall be established for this project. The key system shall be small format (Best size and profile) removable core type as previously described. The key blanks shall be protected by a utility patent with a minimum seven years remaining on the patent from the start of construction, and protected by contract-controlled distribution. The manufacturer shall furnish code pattern listings in both paper and electronic formats so keys may be reproduced by code.; provide electronic format in file type required by project’s key control software. The manufacturer shall design the new key system with the capacity to rekey the existing system and also provide for 25 percent expansion capability beyond this requirement. Submit a keying chart for approval showing proposed keying layout and listing expansion capacity.

Keying information will be furnished to the Contractor by the COR.

Supply information regarding key control of cylinder locks to manufacturers of equipment having cylinder type locks. Notify COR immediately when and to whom keys or keying information is supplied.

Return all such keys to the COR.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Contractor shall verify with the station personnel, the location of key identification to be stamped on cylinders.

4.10 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. ASTM International(ASTM):

F883-13.................Padlocks

E2180-18................Standard Test Method for Determining the

Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s)

In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials

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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

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)

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PART 5 - PRODUCTS

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Under "Hardware Sets", schedule special hinges for doors over

1200 mm (4 feet) wide and other special doors. Also schedule special hinges such as spring hinges and strap hinges.

5.1 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:

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.

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.

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 pounds) 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.

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5.2 CONTINUOUS HINGES

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

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.

Base Metal for Exterior Hinges: Stainless steel.

Base Metal for Interior Hinges: //Stainless steel// //Steel//.

Base Metal for Hinges for Fire-Rated Assemblies: //Stainless steel//

//Steel//.

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

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

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

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

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.

5.3 DOOR CLOSING DEVICES

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

5.4 OVERHEAD CLOSERS

A. Conform to ANSI A156.4, Grade 1.

B. Closers shall conform to the following:

The closer shall have minimum 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.

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Where specified, closer shall have hold-open feature.

Size Requirements: Provide multi-size closers, sizes 1 through 6, except where multi-size closer is not available for the required application.

Material of closer body shall be forged or cast.

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

Where closers are exposed to the exterior or are mounted in rooms that experience high humidity, provide closer body and arm assembly of stainless steel material.

Closers shall have full size metal cover; plastic covers will not be accepted.

Closers shall have adjustable hydraulic back-check, separate valves for closing and latching speed, adjustable back-check positioning valve, and adjustable delayed action valve.

Provide closers with any accessories required for the mounting application, including (but not limited to) drop plates, special soffit plates, spacers for heavy-duty parallel arm fifth screws, bull-nose or other regular arm brackets, longer or shorter arm assemblies, and special factory templating. Provide special arms, drop plates, and templating as needed to allow mounting at doors with overhead stops and/or holders.

Closer arms or backcheck valve shall not be used to stop the door from overswing, except in applications where a separate wall, floor, or overhead stop cannot be used.

Provide parallel arm closers with heavy duty rigid arm.

Where closers are to be installed on the push side of the door, provide parallel arm type except where conditions require use of top jamb arm.

Provide all surface closers with the same body attachment screw pattern for ease of replacement and maintenance.

All closers shall have a 1 ½” (38mm) minimum piston diameter.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Discuss with the

Medical Center on the desirability of using floor closers and Pivot sets versus other closers types for other than lead lined doors.

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5.5 FLOOR CLOSERS AND FLOOR PIVOT SETS

A. Comply with ANSI A156.4. Provide stainless steel floor plates for floor closers and floor pivots, except where metal thresholds occur. Provide cement case for all floor closers. Floor closers specified for fire doors shall comply with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., requirements for concealed type floor closers for classes of fire doors indicated on drawings. Hold-open mechanism, where required, shall engage when door is opened 105 degrees, except when door swing is limited by building construction or equipment, the hold-open feature shall engage when door is opened approximately 90 degrees. The hold-open mechanism shall be selectable on/off by turning a screw through the floor plate. Floor closers shall have adjustable hydraulic back-check, adjustable close speed, and adjustable latch speed. Provide closers with delayed action where a hold-open mechanism is not required. Floor closers shall be multi-sized. Single acting floor closers shall also have built in dead stop. Where required, provide closers with special cement cases appropriate for shallow deck installation or where concrete joint lines run through the floor blockout. At offset-hung doors installed in deep reveals, provide special closer arm and spindle to allow for installation. Where stone or terrazzo is applied over the floor closer case, provide closer without floor plate and with extended spindle

(length as required) and special cover pan (depth as required) to allow closer to be accessed without damaging the material applied over the closer. Pivots for non-labeled doors shall be cast, forged or extruded brass or bronze.

B. Where floor closer appears in hardware set provide the following as applicable.

Double Acting Floor Closers: Type C06012.

Single Acting Floor Closer: Type C06021 (center pivoted).

(Intermediate pivot is not required).

Single Acting Floor Closers: Type C06041 (offset pivoted).

Single Acting Floor Closer for Labeled Fire Doors: Type C06051

(offset pivoted).

Single Acting Floor Closers For Lead Lined Doors: Type C06071

(offset pivoted).

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Discuss with VA personnel availability of various types of door holders and closers and recommend the best product that will conform to VA

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Wherever possible, specify wall-mounted magnetic holders instead combination closer-holders.

5.6 DOOR STOPS

A. Conform to ANSI A156.16.

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 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.

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

5.7 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.

5.8 FLOOR DOOR HOLDERS

A. Conform to ANSI Standard A156.16. Provide extension strikes for Types

L01301 and L01311 holders where necessary.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

4. 1. Use construction removable cores on all new hospital jobs.

5. 2. Because of the different security requirements found in VA facilities, the designer is advised to discuss these issues with appropriate VA personnel prior to the design phase of the project.

In addition to patient and employee security, areas requiring security includes medical records, drug storage, biological and animal research, retail sales and agent cashiers. The designer is to explain to VA personnel the different types of security locking systems that are currently available, and make recommendations as to what is the best system to be used for each security problem. Specify pushbutton locks, card-reader-controlled electric locks, or keyed locks per site-specific requirements and the requirements of the VA Physical

Security Manual.

6. 3. Determine if VA is to receive permanent cylinders to be installed by VA locksmith or if they are

CONtractor-installed.

5.9 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 // six pins // seven pins //. Cylinders for all locksets

08 34 53 - 24 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:

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

Insert manufacturer and lever design below—Architect is encouraged to consider modern or traditional designer levers for areas that are in view of the public and patients

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

[__________]. 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-humidity locations or where exposed to the exterior on both sides of the opening, provide non-ferrous mortise lock case.

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

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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.)

Auxiliary locks shall be as specified under hardware sets and conform to ANSI A156.36.

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.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

Because of the different security requirements found in VA facilities, the designer is advised to discuss these issues with appropriate VA personnel prior to the design phase of the project.

In addition to patient and employee security, areas requiring security includes medical records, drug storage, biological and animal research, retail sales and agent cashiers. The designer is to explain to VA personnel the different types of security locking systems that are currently available, and make recommendations as to what is the best system to be used for each security problem. Specify pushbutton locks, card-reader-controlled electric locks, or keyed locks per site-specific requirements and the requirements of the

VA Physical Security Manual.

5.10 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 ABAAS and the ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Match lever handles of locks and latchsets on adjacent doors.

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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.

5.11 ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKS

SPEC WRITER NOTES: Indicate configuration of electromagnetic locks - direct-hold or shear type - and mounting in door hardware sets or on Drawings.

A. ANSI/BHMA A156.23; electrically powered, of strength and configuration indicated; with electromagnet attached to frame and armature plate attached to door. Listed under Category E in BHMA's "Certified Product

Directory."

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

Strength Ranking: //1500 pound force (6672 N)// //1000 pound force

(4448 N)// //500 pound force (2224 N)//.

Inductive Kickback Peak Voltage: Not more than //53// //0// V.

Residual Magnetism: Not more than //4 pound force (18 N)// //0 pound force (0 N)// to separate door from magnet.

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

"Certified Product Directory". //

Means of Egress Doors: Lock releases within 15 seconds after applying a force not more than 15 pound force (67 N) for not more than 3 seconds, as required by NFPA 101.

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

Movement Grade: Activated by door movement as initiating device.

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

5.12 ELECTRIC STRIKES

A. ANSI/ BHMA A156.31 Grade 1.

B. General: Use fail-secure electric strikes at fire-rated doors.

5.13 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

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Locks/Keys Quantity

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…