36C25622R0030 087100 DOOR HARDWARE.doc

SECTION 08 71 00

DOOR HARDWARE

PART 1 ‑ GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A.

N/A

1.3 GENERAL

A.

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

B.

Hardware for Labeled Fire Doors and Exit Doors: Conform to requirements of NFPA 80 for labeled fire doors and to NFPA 101 for exit doors, as well as to other requirements specified. Provide hardware listed by UL, except where heavier materials, large size, or better grades are specified herein under paragraph HARDWARE SETS. In lieu of UL labeling and listing, test reports from a nationally recognized testing agency may be submitted showing that hardware has been tested in accordance with UL test methods and that it conforms to NFPA requirements.

C.

Deadlocks specified are not required to have "UL" label.

D.

Hardware for application on metal and wood doors and frames shall be made to standard templates. Furnish templates to the fabricator of these items in sufficient time so as not to delay the construction.

E.

The following items shall be of the same manufacturer, if possible, except as otherwise specified:

1.

Mortise locksets.

2.

Hinges for hollow metal and wood doors.

3.

Surface applied overhead door closers.

4. Exit devices.

F. The hardware supplier will be responsible to furnish correct hardware on labeled doors to satisfy State and Local Building Codes.

G.

Should items of hardware, not definitely specified, be required for completion of work, furnish such items of type and quality suitable to the services required and comparable to the adjacent hardware.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A.

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

B.

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

C Hardware Schedule shall be coordinated with doors, frames, and related work to ensure proper size, thickness, hand function, and finish of door hardware. Provide index at end of submittal listing door and-specified hardware. In addition, indicate page on submittal where door is found.

D.

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.

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.

1.5 DELIVERY AND MARKING

Deliver items of hardware to job site in their original containers, complete with necessary appurtenances including screws, keys, and instructions. Tag one of each different item of hardware and deliver to C.O.T.R. for reference purposes. Tag shall identify items by Project Specification number and manufacturer's catalog number. These items shall remain on file in C.O.T.R. office until all other similar items have been installed in project, at which time the C.O.T.R. will deliver items on file to Contractor for installation in predetermined locations on the project.

1.6 INSTRUCTIONS

A.

Hardware Set Symbols on Drawings: Except for protective plates, door stops, mutes, thresholds and the like specified herein, hardware requirements for each door are indicated on drawings by symbols. Symbols for hardware sets consist of letters "HW" followed by a number. Each number designates a set of hardware items applicable to a door type.

B.

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

C.

Keying: All cylinders shall be keyed into existing “Best Locks” and VA’s 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 pin type to match V.A. existing lock requirements. Keying information shall be furnished at a later date by the C.O.R.

D.

Keying: A new Grandmaster key shall be established for this project. The key system shall be removable core type as previously described. The manufacturer shall furnish code pattern listings so keys may be reproduced by code. The manufacturer shall design the new key system with the capacity to relock the existing station 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.

1.

Keying information will be furnished to the Contractor by the C.O.R.

2.

Supply information regarding key control of cylinder locks to manufacturers of equipment having cylinder type locks. Notify C.O.R. immediately when and to whom keys or keying information is supplied. Return all such keys to the C.O.R.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A.

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. In text, hardware items are referred to by series, types, etc., listed in such specifications and standards, except as otherwise specified.

B.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

F883-04 Padlocks

C.

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

A156.1‑00 Butts and Hinges

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

A156.3‑01 Exit Devices

A156.4‑00 Door Controls (Closers)

A156.5‑01 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products

A156.6‑05 Architectural Door Trim

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

A156.13-05 Mortise Locks and Latches Series 1000

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

A156.16‑02 American National Standard for Auxiliary Hardware

A156.18‑00 Materials and Finishes

A156.21-06 Thresholds

A156.22-05 Door Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems

A156.23-04 Electromagnetic Locks

A156.24-03 Delayed Egress Locking Systems

A156.26-00 Continuous Hinges

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

D.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

80-06 Fire Doors and Fire Windows

101-05 Life Safety Code

E.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Building Materials Directory (2007)

PART 2 ‑ PRODUCTS

2.1 BUTT HINGES

A.

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

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

B.

See "HARDWARE SETS" for pivots and hinges other than butts specified above.

2.2 DOOR CLOSING DEVICES

Closing devices shall be products of one manufacturer.

2.3 OVERHEAD CLOSERS

A.

Conform to ANSI A156.4, Grade 1.

B.

Closers shall conform to the following:

1.

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

2.

Where specified, closer shall have hold-open feature.

3.

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

4.

Material of closer shall be forged or cast iron.

5.

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

6.

Closers shall have full size cover.

7.

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

2.4 COMBINATION CLOSER – HOLDER

A.

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

B.

Combination closer‑holder shall have the following features:

1.

Control door closing and latching sequence by hydraulic action.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Closer Size Requirements:

a.

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

b.

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

c.

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

6.

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

7.

Electronic release shall release door when signaled by smoke detector. Smoke detectors shall not be incorporated as an integral part of door holders. Smoke detectors are specified in the ELECTRICAL Section.

8.

All closers to have full covers.

9.

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

2.5 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 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.

Substitute floor stops Type L02141 or L02161 as appropriate, when wall bumpers would not provide an effective door stop.

E.

Where drywall partitions occur, use floor stops, Type L02141 or L02161.

F.

Provide stop Type L02011 or L02181, as applicable for exterior doors.

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 door stops on doors where combination closer magnetic holders are specified.

2.6 OVERHEAD DOOR HOLDERS

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

2.7 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 meet V.A.’s existing pin requirements. 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. Provide temporary keying device or construction core of 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.

Cylindrical Lock and Latch Sets: levers shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Cylindrical locksets shall be series 4000 Grade I. Knobs for series 4000 lock and latch sets shall have 57 mm (2‑1/4 inch) diameters. Where two turn pieces are specified for lock F76, turn piece on inside knob shall lock and unlock inside knob, and turn piece on outside knob shall unlock outside knob when inside knob is in the locked position. (This function is intended to allow emergency entry into these rooms without an emergency key or any special tool.)

2.

Auxiliary locks shall be as specified under hardware sets and conform to ANSI A156.5.

2.8 KEYS

A.

Contractor is responsible for providing cores and keys for new hardware set. VA Engineering will key cylinder locks, cores, and key sets provided. Stamp all keys with change number and key set symbol.

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

A.

Conform to ANSI Standard A156.6.

B.

Provide protective plates as specified below:

1.

Kick‑mop plates and armor plates metal, stainless steel.

2.

Provide kick‑mop plates for both sides of each door, except where noted as not required. Kick‑mop plates shall be 200 mm (8 inches) high. On push side of doors where jamb stop extends to floor, make combination kick‑mop plates 38 mm (1‑1/2 inches) less than width of door, except pairs of metal doors which shall have plates 25 mm (1 inch) less than width of each door. Extend all other combination kick‑mop plates to within 6 mm (1/4 inch) of each edge of doors. Kick mop plates shall butt astragals. For jamb stop requirements, see specification sections pertaining to door frames.

3.

Kick‑mop plates are not required on following door sides:

a) Armor plate side of doors;

b) Exterior side of exterior doors;

c) Storage side of doors to or from storage spaces; and

d) Both sides of aluminum entrance doors.

4.

Armor plates for doors are listed under Article "Hardware Sets". Armor plates shall be 875 mm (35 inches) high and 38 mm (1‑1/2 inches) less than width of doors, except on pairs of metal doors. Plates on pairs of metal doors shall be 25 mm (1 inch) less than width of each door. Where top of intermediate rail of door is less than 875 mm (35 inches) from door bottom, extend armor plates to within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of top rail. On doors equipped with panic devices, extend armor plates to within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of panic bolt cross bar.

5.

Where louver or grille occurs in lower portion of doors, substitute stretcher plate and kick‑mop plate in place of armor plate. Size of stretcher plate and kick‑mop plate shall be 200 mm (8 inches) high.

2.10 EXIT DEVICES

A.

Conform to ANSI Standard A156.3. Exit devices shall be Grade 1; type and function are specified in hardware sets. Provide flush with finished floor strikes for vertical rod exit devices in interior of building. Trim shall have lever handles similar to locksets, unless otherwise specified.

B.

Exit devices for fire doors shall comply with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., requirements for Fire Exit Hardware. Submit proof of compliance.

2.11 FLUSH BOLTS (LEVER EXTENSION)

A.

Conform to ANSI A156.16. Flush bolts shall be Type L24081 unless otherwise specified. Furnish proper dustproof strikes conforming to ANSI A156.16, for flush bolts required on lower part of doors. Modify flush bolts to fit stiles of aluminum doors on double‑acting doors.

B.

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

C.

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

2.12 DOOR PULLS

Conform to ANSI A156.6. Pull plate 90 mm by 350 mm (3‑1/2 inches by 14 inches), unless otherwise specified. Cut plates of door pulls for cylinders, or turn pieces where required.

2.13 COMBINATION PUSH AND PULL PLATES

Conform to ANSI 156.6. Type J303, stainless steel 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick, 80 mm (3‑1/3 inches) wide by 800 mm (16 inches) high), top and bottom edges shall be rounded. Secure plates to wood doors with 38 mm (1‑1/2 inch) long No. 12 wood screws. Cut plates for turn pieces, and cylinders where required. Pull shall be mounted down.

2.14 THRESHOLDS

A.

Conform to ANSI A156.21, mill finish extruded aluminum, except as otherwise specified. In existing construction, thresholds shall be installed in a bed of sealant with machine screws and expansion shields. In new construction, embed aluminum anchors coated with epoxy in concrete to secure thresholds. Furnish thresholds for the full width of the openings.

2.15 WEATHERSTRIPS (For Exterior Doors)

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

2.16 MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE

A.

Access Doors (including Sheet Metal, Screen and Woven Wire Mesh Types): Except for fire‑rated doors and doors to Temperature Control Cabinets, equip each single or double metal access door with Lock Type E76213, conforming to ANSI A156.5. Key locks as directed. Ship lock prepaid to the door manufacturer. Hinges shall be provided by door manufacturer.

B.

Mutes: Conform to ANSI A156.16. Provide door mutes or door silencers Type L03011, of white or light gray color, on each steel door frame. Furnish 3 mutes for single doors and 2 mutes for each pair of doors, except double‑acting doors.

2.17 PADLOCKS FOR VARIOUS GATES

A.

ASTM E883, size 50 mm (2 inch) wide chain; furnish extended shackles as required by job conditions. Provide padlocks, with key cylinders, for each door in following areas as noted.

B.

Key padlocks as follows:

1.

Chain Link Fence Gates for Fenced Buildings or Areas: Engineer's set, except as otherwise specified.

2.18 FINISHES

A.

Exposed surfaces of hardware shall have ANSI A156.18, finishes as specified below. Finishes on all hinges, pivots, closers, thresholds, etc., shall be as specified below under "Miscellaneous Finishes." For field painting (final coat) of ferrous hardware, see Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

B.

626 or 630: All surfaces on exterior and interior of buildings, except where other finishes are specified.

C.

Miscellaneous Finishes:

1.

Hinges --exterior doors: 626 or 630.

2.

Hinges --interior doors: 652.

3.

Pivots: Match door trim.

4.

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

5.

Thresholds: Mill finish aluminum.

6.

Cover plates for floor hinges and pivots: 630.

7.

Other primed steel hardware: 652.

2.19 BASE METALS

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

PART 3 ‑ EXECUTION

3.1 HARDWARE HEIGHTS

A.

For new buildings locate hardware on doors at heights specified below unless otherwise noted:

B.

Hardware Heights from Finished Floor:

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Deadlocks centerline of strike 1200 mm (48 inches).

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

Locate other hardware at standard commercial heights. Locate push and pull plates to prevent conflict with other hardware.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A.

Closer devices, including those with hold‑open features, shall be equipped and mounted to provide maximum door opening permitted by building construction or equipment. Closers shall be mounted regular arm. Where closers are mounted on doors they shall be mounted with sex nuts and bolts; foot shall be fastened to frame with machine screws.

B.

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

1.

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

2.

Where door to room opens outward into corridor.

3.

Where exterior doors open outward.

4.

On doors equipped with roller latch.

C.

Hinge Size Requirements:

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

D.

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

E.

Hinges Required Per Door:

F.

Fastenings: Suitable size and type and shall harmonize with hardware as to material and finish. Provide machine screws and lead expansion shields to secure hardware to concrete, ceramic or quarry floor tile, or solid masonry. Fiber or rawl plugs and adhesives are not permitted. All fastenings exposed to weather shall be of nonferrous metal.

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