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Washington Grains Plant Growth Facility SECTION 11 53 43.13

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December 3, 2014

EMERGENCY EYEWASH SAFETY STATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Section Includes:

1. Safety stations – Deck mounted ADA accessible swivel activated eyewash unit, panel and deck mounted swing down emergency eyewash units and recessed combination shower and emergency eyewash units.

Related Sections:

1. Section 11 53 43 “Laboratory Fittings and Fixtures" for laboratory service fittings installed with laboratory casework and laboratory fume hoods.

2. Section 12 35 53.13 “Metal Laboratory Casework”.

3. Division 22: Furnishing and installation of piping, and final connections of service fittings.

4. Division 26: Furnishing and installation of electrical wiring, conduit and/or electrical items and final connections.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Specifications, technical data, standard details, and installation recommendations for each type of emergency wash/shower safety equipment required.

B. Shop Drawings: Showing in large scale, methods of construction, joining, dimensions, materials, thickness, finishes of materials, installation, relation to adjoining work, and other details required to fully illustrate the work.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All emergency eyewash and shower units shall be third-party certified to comply with

ANSI Z 358.1-2009.

B. Units shall be completely assembled and successfully water tested at factory prior to shipment.

C. Provide emergency eye, eye/face wash units with spray-type outlet heads to deliver a soft, wide, high volume spray of water. Outlet heads shall have an internal self-regulating flow control, a reticulated polyurethane filter, a threaded spray cover and a hinged swing-away dust cover. Hinged cover shall be permanently attached to outlet head body with a stainless steel pin. All wearing components shall be located inside spray head for ease of service.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Take delivery of materials and equipment utilizing manufacturer’s crates and/or containers and store in locations prior to installation as directed by the Owner.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Guardian Equipment. Provide products of the named manufacturer or comparable products by the following:

1. Guardian Equipment.

2. WaterSaver Faucet Co.

3. Broen

B. Emergency wash safety equipment is identified by manufacturer model no. indicated in the "Lab

Fixture Type Legend" schedule shown on the Drawings.

2.2 DECK & PANEL MOUNTED EMERGENCY EYEWASH SAFETY STATIONS

A. Spray head unit for deck or panel mounting to countertop or backsplash at sinks as indicated on drawings. Emergency eyewash safety stations shall meet ANSI Z358.1-2009 standards as an emergency eyewash unit and be certified by the manufacturer as such.

1. Deck Mounted Swing Away Emergency Eyewash Station (EEW): Unit activates automatically when head swings horizontally out over the sink; the spray head unit remains in operation until spray head unit is swung back into the storage position. Provide flip down dust covers to protect spray head from room contaminates and internal flow control and filter to remove impurities from the water flow.

2. Panel and Deck Mounted Swing Down Emergency Eyewash Station (EEPM & EEDM): Unit is activated by swinging head assembly down 100 degrees from the vertical to horizontal position. The spray head unit remains active until spray head is returned to the vertical storage position. Provide flip down dust covers to protect spray head from room contaminates and internal flow control and filter to remove impurities from the water flow.

3. Spray Head Assembly: Two GS-Plus spray heads. Spray heads have stainless steel “flip top” dust covers, internal flow control, and filter to remove impurities from water.

4. Valve: 1/2 inch IPS brass plug-type valve with Teflon O-ring seals activated by swinging head from storage position. Valve closes when head assembly is returned to storage position. Provide valve with thermostatic mixing option to blend hot and cold water per ANSI Z 358.1-2009.

5. Sign: ANSI-compliant identification sign.

6. Threaded studs and hardware for securing unit to counter.

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2.3 RECESSED COMBINATION SAFETY STATION

A. Recessed, barrier free eye/face wash and shower safety station with wall mounted exposed shower head and drain pan. Basis of design is Guardian GBF2170 or approved equal. Emergency eyewash safety stations shall meet ANSI Z358.1-2009 standards as a recessed combination safety station unit and be certified by the manufacturer as such.

1. Cover and Drain Pan: 16 gauge stainless steel combination cover and drain pan. Spray heads are activated by pulling down on panic bar handle, opening cover and activating water flow to spray heads.

Unit remains in operation until cover is returned to closed position. Waste water is collected in drain pan and returned to cabinet for drainage to building sanitary waste system.

a. Eye / Face Wash Spray Head Assembly: Two FS-Plus spray heads mounted on supply arms, with individually adjustable flow control and filter to remove impurities from water.

b. Eye / Face Wash Valve: 0.5 inch IPS brass rotating plug type valve with O-rings seals. Furnish with in-line strainer to protect valve from debris and foreign contamination.

2. Shower Head: 10 inch diameter stainless steel with horizontal supply pipe and wall escutcheon.

a. Shower Valve: 1 inch IPS brass stay open ball valve with stainless steel panic bar actuator.

3. Mounting Cabinet: 16 gauge stainless steel cabinet with flanged rim for recessed mounting in wall.

Unit fits within a standard 3-5/8 inch wall cavity.

4. Signage: Furnish with ANSI compliant identification sign.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine roughed-in mechanical and electrical services, floors, walls, ceilings, and other conditions affecting installation of emergency wash/ shower equipment.

1. Verify dimensions and locations of services and substrates before fabricating work.

B. Notify Architect of unsatisfactory conditions preventing proper installation.

1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install emergency safety equipment to comply with WAC and ANSI 358.1-2009

1. Refer to ANSI Z 358.1 regarding design, performance, installation, use and maintenance for all emergency eyewash and shower units.

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B. Requirements for accessibility by handicapped persons shall be followed for installation of units at maximum height and reach, minimum knee clearance, distance from obstructions, and free area to meet requirements of ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), state or local authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Center ceiling mounted shower head in ceiling tile, unless otherwise indicated on drawings.

D. Set each item of emergency wash safety equipment securely in place, level, and adjust to correct height.

E. Anchor to supporting substrate where indicated and required for proper operation. Conceal anchorages where possible.

F. Comply with requirements in Division 22 Sections for installing emergency shower and eye/ face wash equipment.

G. Install fittings according to Shop Drawings, and manufacturer's written instructions. Set bases and flanges of countertop-mounted units in sealant.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing: Test emergency wash safety equipment units after service lines have been tested and balanced. Before testing, clean, sanitize, and lubricate each equipment item in accordance with manufacturer's printed recommendations.

END OF SECTION

Washington Grains Plant Growth Facility SECTION 11 53 43

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LABORATORY FITTINGS & FIXTURES

A. Water, laboratory gas, and electrical service fittings.

B. Laboratory sinks.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 11 53 43.13 – Emergency Eyewash Safety Equipment

B. Section 11 53 46 “Lab Accessories” for peg boards, sinks and scullery sinks

C. Section 12 35 53.13 "Metal Laboratory Casework" for metal laboratory casework, including base cabinets and wall cabinets.

D. Section 12 36 53 – Laboratory Casework Tops

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of laboratory fitting, fixture, and sink.

B. Shop Drawings: Refer to Section 12 35 53.13 “Metal Laboratory Casework” for laboratory casework and fittings showing plan layout, elevations, ends, cross-sections, service run spaces, location and type of service fittings, together with associated service supply connection required.

1. Submit shop drawings as one complete submittal that includes all items specified in this section.

Submittals that include only part of the specified items of this section are not acceptable and will be rejected.

2. Coordinate shop drawings with other work involved.

3. Samples: Submit the following:

a. One sample of each mechanical and electrical service fitting specified, complete with fittings and accessories and in specified finish.

b. Sample units will be used to demonstrate aesthetic effects as well as functional performance of materials and execution. Sample units may not be incorporated in work.

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1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Single Source Responsibility: Laboratory Casework manufacturer shall coordinate locations and installation of tops, sinks, and service fittings for single responsibility within the laboratory areas and rooms.

B. Catalog Standards:

1. Manufacturer's catalog numbers may be indicated for convenience in identifying certain laboratory service fittings. Unless modified by notation on drawings or otherwise specified, catalog description for indicated number constitutes requirements for each item.

2. The use of catalog numbers and specific requirements set forth in drawings and specifications are not intended to preclude the use of comparable products of other acceptable manufacturers, but are given for purpose of establishing standard of design and quality for materials, construction, and workmanship.

C. Provide laboratory service fittings in conformance with SEFA 7, "Recommended Practices for Fixtures."

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver laboratory fittings and fixtures only after building is enclosed, weather tight, and wet operations in building are completed.

B. Protect finished surfaces during handling and installation with protective covering of polyethylene film or other suitable material.

1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install laboratory service fittings until building is enclosed, utility roughing-in and wet work are complete and dry, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining temperature and relative humidity at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.

B. Do not begin installation of fittings and fixtures until installation of adjacent and supporting laboratory casework is complete.

1.10 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of laboratory service fittings with installation of laboratory casework, fume hoods and other laboratory equipment.

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A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:

1. Stainless Steel Sinks:

a. Elkay

b. Moen

c. Kohler

2. Epoxy Sinks:

a. Durcon Incoproated.

b. Epoxyn Products.

c. Prime Industries.

3. Laboratory Service Fittings:

a. Water Saver Faucet Co.

b. Broen.

c. Chicago Faucet.

2.2 SINKS, GENERAL

A. Sizes: As indicated or manufacturer's closest stock size of equal or greater volume, as acceptable to

Laboratory Planner.

B. Drain Outlet and Tail Piece: 1-1/2 inch diameter, 6 inch minimum length, fabricated of same material as sink wherever possible, or as otherwise acceptable to Architect.

C. Overflows: For each sink, except cup sinks, provide overflow of standard beehive or open top design with separate strainer; height 2 inch less than sink depth; same material as sink.

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2.3 CAST EPOXY RESIN SINKS

A. Nonspecular, integrally molded in one piece with surfaces smooth, corners coved and bottom sloped to outlet. Minimum physical properties and chemical resistance as specified for case epoxy resin tops; 0.5 inch minimum thickness.

1. Color: To match laboratory casework top color in 12 36 53.

2. Sink Style: Flush mounted drop-in type.

2.4 STAINLESS STEEL SINKS

A. Fabricate from 0.0516 inch thick, Type 302/304 stainless steel, No. 4 satin finish, unless otherwise indicated. Fabricate with horizontal and vertical corners rounded and coved to at least 5/8 inch radius.

Slope sink bottoms to pitch to outlet. Provide double wall construction for sink partitions with top edge rounded to at least 1/2 inch diameter. Provide continuous butt welded joints. After fabricating and welding, grind surfaces smooth and polish as needed to produce uniform finish with no evidence of welds and free of cross scratches. Passivate and rinse surfaces; remove embedded foreign matter and leave surfaces clean.

1. Punch holes for fittings at factory.

2. Provide with stainless-steel strainers and tailpieces.

3. Provide with integral rims or sink ring, set in mastic or sealant to form a positive seal with top.

4. Apply 1/8-inch- thick coating of heat-resistant, sound-deadening mastic to undersink surfaces.

B. Where stainless steel sinks are integral with stainless steel tops, weld sink units to tops and finish to produce an invisible joint line.

2.5 LABORATORY SERVICE FITTINGS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:

1. Water Saver Faucet Co.

2 Chicago Faucet

3. Broen

B. Laboratory Service Fittings: Provide units that comply with SEFA 7, "Laboratory and Hospital Fixtures

- Recommended Practices." Provide fittings complete with washers, locknuts, nipples, and other installation accessories. Include wall and deck flanges, escutcheons, handle extension rods, and similar items.

C. Laboratory service fixtures including those provided as an integral part of other laboratory equipment

(e.g., fume hoods), shall be the product of one manufacturer, unless otherwise noted.

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D. Service fixtures are identified by manufacturer model number indicated in the "Fixture Types" schedule shown on the Drawings.

E. Provide units complete with washers, locknuts, unions, nipples and other accessories for positive mounting to supporting laboratory units. Include wall and deck flanges, escutcheons, panel mounted valves-front loaded, and similar items required.

F. Factory-assemble service fixtures including assembly of valves and shanks to turrets, flanges, and other mounting accessories.

G. Testing: Test valves individually at the following pressures:

1. Standard Needle Valves: 190 psi air pressure for working pressure of 125 psi.

2. Needle Valves: 300 psi helium pressure for working pressure of 200 psi.

3. Needle Point Cock Valves: 100 psi air pressure for working pressure of 60 psi.

4 Laboratory Ball Valves: 125 psi air pressure for working pressure of 75 psi.

H. Materials: Fabricate laboratory service fittings from cast or forged brass containing a minimum of 85 percent copper. Fabricate replaceable seats, needle cones, valve disc screws, and other accessories from monel or stainless steel alloy of a type suitable for intended use.

I. Hose Ends:

1. Provide ten serration tapered hose ends with 3/8-inch dia. IPS thread and 1/8-inch diameter where indicated.

2. Provide 0.75 inch hose threaded outlet where indicated.

3. Refer to “Lab Fixture Type Legend”.

J. Turrets: Furnish with 3/8 inch IPS female inlet thread, brass shanks, brass locknuts, and washers.

K. Flanges: Furnish with 3/8 inch IPS female inlet, unless otherwise indicated.

L. Mounting Shanks: 3/8 inch IPS mounting shank with locknut and washer.

M. Goosenecks: Where goosenecks are indicated to swing, swivel point shall be at turret if deck mounted or at valve level if wall or panel mounted; swing joints shall have heavy teflon packings; “O” rings in swing joints are not acceptable.

N. Handles: Provide 3 arm or 4 arm forged brass or molded nylon handles for valves, stops, faucets, remote controls, and cocks; except for ground key cocks, and micro-adjustable needle cocks.

1. Blade handles at ADA accessible sink where shown. Refer to “Lab Fixture Type Legend”.

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O. Hand of Fittings: Furnish right hand fittings unless indicated otherwise.

P. Finish: Provide exposed surfaces, including fittings, escutcheons, and trim with acid- and solvent-resistant finish.

1. Polished Chrome with Clear Epoxy Coating: Polish and buff exposed surfaces, then electroplate with one layer of nickel and one layer of chrome. Each layer of plating shall cover all visible areas.

Following plating, thoroughly clean and degreases surfaces to be coated; apply clear epoxy coating and cure by baking. Minimum coating thickness: 2.0 mils.

Q. Chemical Resistance of Finishes: Subject coated samples to the following tests:

1. Fume Test: Suspend coated samples in a container of at least 6 cubic ft capacity, approximately 12 inches above open beakers, each containing 100 cc of 70% nitric acid, 94% sulfuric acid and 38% hydrochloric acid, respectively. After exposure to these fumes for 150 hours, finish shall not show discoloration, disintegration, or other defect.

2. Direct Application Test: Subject coated samples to direct action of the reagents and solvents listed below at a temperature of 25 deg C dropping from a burrette at the rate of 60 drops per minutes.

Finish shall not rupture; slight discoloration or temporary softening is permitted.

3. Acetic acid (98 %), acetone, ammonium hydroxide (28%), benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ether, ethyl acetate, ethyl and other alcolhols, formic acid, hydrochloric acid (38%), hydrofluouric acid (48%), methanol, methyl ethyl ketone, napthalene, nitric acid (70%), phosphoric acid (75%), sulfluric acid

(87%), toluene, xylene.

R. Service Outlet Identification:

1. Provide plastic index discs with identification letters at each service fitting handle or knob. Identify services as follows:

SERVICE COLOR CODE LETTER COLOR

Air Orange AIR Black

Vacuum Yellow VAC Black

Gas Dark Blue Gas White

Lab Hot Water Red LHW White

Lab Cold Water Dark green LCW White

Carbon Dioxide Pink CO2 Black

DI Water White DI Black

Argon Violet AR White

Helium Black HE White

Hydrogen Pink HYD White

Nitrogen Brown NIT White

Oxygen Light green OXY Black

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S. Standard Needle Valves:

1. Provide standard needle valve of brass or Type316 stainless steel construction with floating stainless steel needle that self-centers on valve seat and forms a matched fit with the seat, improving with use;

replaceable stainless steel seat threads into valve body. Molded TFE stem packing with adjustable packing nut that permits take-up of wear; fine stem threads provide good metering of flow.

2. Valve travels from closed to fully open in 2 full revolutions of handle; four-arm style handle of forged brass or molded nylon.

3. Where used for pure gases, valves shall be cleaned, lubricated, and packed to maintain purity of media.

4. Where used for oxygen and other pure gases, valves shall be cleaned, lubricated, and packed to maintain purity of media.

2.6 WATER FAUCETS AND VALVES

A. Forged or cast brass valve body; provide units with renewable barrel locked in valve body. Barrel shall contain all wearing parts; with renewable discs; molded TFE stem packing; self-lubricating, high durometer, thermoplastic valve disc.

1. Metal-to-metal or ground type of sealing is not acceptable.

B. Provide Units That Are:

1. Readily converted from compression to self-closing (or the reverse) without disturbing faucet body.

2. Readily converted from steam valve to water valve or needle valve (or the reverse) with outside packing gland without disturbing faucet body.

C. Valve travels from closed to open in 120 deg rotation of handle; double-acme stem thread; forged brass four-arm handle.

D. Provide adjustable volume control to regulate flow of water through valve. Volume control can conserve water, compensate for high water pressure, and minimize splashing.

E. Vacuum Breakers: Provide vacuum breakers on all water fittings (laboratory hot and laboratory cold).

Provide the following types:

1. Integral atmospheric vacuum breakers.

2. Remote atmospheric vacuum breakers.

F. Handles: Provide handles as noted on Fixture Schedule.

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2.7 REMOTE CONTROL VALVES (FOR FUME HOODS)

A. Mount remote control valves on the front panel of fume hood, with components subject to wear accessible from the exterior of the hood. Mount with valve stem parallel to side wall of the fume hood.

The centerline of the valve inlet and outlet shall be parallel. Valves shall have a threaded collar to hold valve in place, and a forged brass body and forged brass four-arm handle with a full view color-coded type index disc.

1. Valves for gas, air, vacuum, and special gas service shall be needle type design either fine control or standard construction, as indicated in Lab Fixture Type Legend, with a self-centering replaceable stainless steel floating cone and replaceable stainless steel valve seat. Valves for water and steam service shall have a renewable flat valve disc and replaceable stainless steel seat.

B. For fittings inside fume hoods, coat with acid and solvent resistant baked on plastic OR epoxy coating in manufacturer's standard color as acceptable to Architect.

2.8 ELECTRICAL SERVICE FITTINGS

A. If required, electrical service fittings are specified in Division 26 - ELECTRICAL.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine roughed-in mechanical and electrical services, installation of floors, walls, columns, and ceilings, and other conditions affecting installation of fittings and fixtures.

Verify dimensions and locations of services and substrates before fabricating work.

B. Notify Architect of unsatisfactory conditions preventing proper installation of fittings and fixtures.

Do not proceed with fabrication and installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in manner satisfactory to Architect and Owner.

C. Start of work shall indicate acceptability of related work.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF SERVICE FITTINGS, WATER FAUCETS AND VALVES

A. Comply with requirements in other Sections for installing laboratory service fittings, water faucets and valves, and electrical devices.

B. Install fittings according to Shop Drawings, installation requirements in SEFA 2.3, and manufacturer's written instructions. Set bases and flanges of sink- and countertop-mounted fittings in sealant recommended by manufacturer of sink or countertop material. Securely anchor fittings to laboratory casework unless otherwise indicated.

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3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing: Coordinate use of fittings and fixtures after service lines have been tested and balanced, and pressure, voltage, and similar requirements have been properly adjusted. Do not operate service lines until they have been cleaned and sanitized.

B. est each item to demonstrate that it is operating properly and that controls and safety devices are functioning. Repair or replace fittings or fixtures found to be defective in operation, including units that are operating below capacity or with excessive noise or vibration.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTING

A. After testing remove protective coverings and clean equipment. Restore exposed and semi-exposed finishes; remove abrasions and other damage, polish bare metal surfaces and touch-up painted surfaces.

1. Buff exposed stainless steel finishes lightly, using power buffer and polishing rouge or grit of

No. 400 or finer.

2. Touch-up minor abrasions and imperfections in painted finishes with coating which matches factory-applied finish.

B. Clean and sanitize equipment, and repair or replace deteriorated or defective equipment to a condition free of damage and deterioration at time of Owner’s final acceptance of the equipment.

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LABORATORY ACCESSORIES

A. Stainless Steel Drying Racks.

B. Stainless Steel Scullery Sink.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 11 53 43 “Lab Fittings & Fixtures” for sinks and sink fittings

B. Section 11 53 43.13 “Emergency Eyewash Safety Equipment”

C. Section 12 35 53.13 "Metal Laboratory Casework" for metal laboratory casework, including base cabinets and wall cabinets.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Comply with the requirements of the following codes and standards except as shown or specified otherwise

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards.

3. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standards for Safety.

4. National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Standards Publication No. LD3.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include specifications, technical data, standard details, and installation recommendations for each type of product required.

B. Shop Drawings: Show in large scale, methods of construction, joining, dimensions, materials, thickness, finishes of materials, installation details including location of anchorage, fitting to adjoining work, required blocking, and other details required to fully illustrate the work.

C. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.5 CONCURRENT SUBMITTALS

A. Concurrent Submittals: Submittals for the following Sections shall be coordinated and submitted simultaneously.

1. Section 11 53 43 Lab Fittings & Fixtures.

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2. Section 11 53 43.13 Emergency Eyewash Safety Equipment.

3. Section 12 35 53.13 – Metal Laboratory Casework.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver laboratory accessories in manufacturers unopened containers. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions for storage and handling. Protect from moisture and damage.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Do not begin installation of laboratory accessories until the following conditions have been met:

B. Ceilings, overhead ductwork, and lighting are installed.

C. Painting and flooring are complete.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of building insulation through one source.

2.1 STAINLESS STEEL DRYING RACKS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Inter Dyne Systems “Victoria V Style.” Provide named product or comparable product.

1. Size: As shown on Drawings.

B. Material: Body of drying rack fabricated from 20-ga., Type 304 stainless steel with No. 4 finish;

fabricate body as seamless single s-piece construction with hemmed edges, integral drip trough at bottom, and T-shaped holes in front to accommodate pegs.

C. Pegs: 1/2 inch diameter by 6 inches long, white; with T-shaped protrusion on base of peg to fit holes in drying rack, allowing convenient insertion and removal of peg.

D. Drip Trough: Integral with pegboard, length same as rack width.

1. Screen: Stainless steel screen insert for drip trough.

2. Outlet: 3/8 inch o.d. stainless steel tube to drain drip trough.

3. Drain Tube: 36 inch long PVC.

E. Wall Hanger: Integral with body of drying rack, allow for convenient removal and replacement of drying rack.

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2.2 SCULLERY SINK

A. Basis of Design: Custom fabricated unit as shown. Just Manufacturing Company shall set the standard for quality of custom designed scullery sinks. Provide named product or, subject to compliance with requirements, comparable products by the following:

1. Elkay

2. Griffin Products

B. Stainless steel scullery sink with double compartments, backsplash, flat strainer and tailpiece, and legs.

1. 14 gauge Type 304 stainless steel. Seamless welded construction.

2. Exposed surfaces polished to a non-porous Hand-Blended finish.

3. Height: 36 inches from finished floor to roll rim.

4. Legs: 16 gauge Type 304 stainless steel tubular type, with fully enclosed gussets and corrosion resistant height adjustable bullet feet.

5. Dimensions:

a. Compartments: 24 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 10 inches high.

b. Overall: Length as indicated by 30 inches wide x 36 inches high with 6 or 12 inch high backsplash as indicated

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Notify Architect, in writing, of unsatisfactory conditions preventing proper installation of laboratory accessories.

B .Do not proceed with installation of laboratory accessories until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

A. Set each item of fixed equipment securely in-place, level, and adjust to correct height. Anchor to supporting substrate where indicated and where required for proper operation. Conceal anchorage where possible.

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B. Provide seismic anchorage per building design requirements for all portable shelving and mobile carts.

3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Remove protective coverings and clean laboratory accessories, internally and externally. Restore exposed and semi-exposed finishes; remove abrasions and other damage, polish bare metal surfaces and touch-up painted surfaces.

1. Touch-up minor abrasions and imperfections in exposed stainless steel finishes using power buffer and polishing rouge or grit No. 400 or finer.

2. Touch-up minor abrasions and imperfections in painted finishes with coating which matches factory-applied finish.

B. Clean laboratory accessories and repair or replace deteriorated or defective accessories to a condition free of damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protection: Protect installed laboratory accessories from damage by work of other trades until date of

Substantial Completion.

3.5 DEMONSTRATION

A. Provide services of manufacturer’s technical representative where required, to instruct Owner’s personnel in operation and maintenance of laboratory accessories.

B. Schedule training with Owner and provide at least 7-day notice to Contractor and Architect of training date.

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METAL LABORATORY CASEWORK

1. Metal laboratory casework.

2. Upper Glass Door Closed Cabinets

3. Filler and closure panels.

4. Support and utility-space framing.

5. Mobile Tables.

B. Final Connection of Service Fittings to Building Services: Work of Division 22, 23 and 26 Sections regardless of whether component is installed as work of this Section or others.

C. Heavy Gage Formed Metal Framing Components: Provided as work of this Section for utility service chases and applications shown in LF series drawings.

D. Products Furnished But Not Installed Under This Section:

1. Service Fittings: Furnish as work of this section for installation as work of Division 22; except for epoxy resin sinks that shall be provided as work of this Section.

E. Related Requirements:

1. Section 11 53 42.13 “Emergency Eyewash Safety Equipment” for laboratory deck mounted eyewashes.

2. Section 11 53 43 “Laboratory Fittings and Fixtures” for laboratory service fittings installed with laboratory casework and laboratory fume hoods.

3. Section 11 53 46 “Laboratory Accessories” for laboratory drying racks and scullery sink.

4. Section 12 36 53 “Laboratory Casework Tops” for material and fabrication requirements for work surface tops and sinks.

5. Division 22: Furnishing and installation of piping, drainline, traps, final connections and setting of sinks and fixtures.

6. Division 26: Furnishing and installation of electrical wiring, conduit and/or electrical items and final connections.

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D. All casework, work surface and service fixture construction and performance characteristics shall be in full compliance with SEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association) standards. At the owner’s request, independent, third party testing must be submitted validating compliance and adheres to the architectural specifications.

1. SEFA 1.2 – Fume Hoods

2. SEFA 2.3 – Installation of Scientific Laboratory Furniture and Equipment.

3. SEFA 3 – Work Surface.

4. SEFA 7 – Laboratory and Hospital Fixtures

5. SEFA 8 – Laboratory Furniture

1.2 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-Installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide complete manufacturer's full product line catalog for casework. Provide individual catalog cut sheets for hardware items, including manufacturer's name, address and phone number.

1. Include product test reports from and based on tests performed by a qualified independent testing laboratory evidencing compliance of laboratory casework finishes with requirements specified for chemical and physical resistance.

B. Shop Drawings: For laboratory casework. Include plans, elevations, sections, and attachment details.

1. Shop Drawings: 11 inch by 17 inch electronic PDF format. For laboratory casework and fittings showing plan layout, elevations, ends, cross-sections, service run spaces, location and type of service fittings, together with associated service supply connection required. Indicate types and sizes of cabinets.

2. Indicate locations of hardware and keying of locks.

3. Indicate locations and types of service fittings.

4. Indicate locations of blocking and reinforcements required for installing laboratory casework.

5. Include details of utility spaces showing supports for conduits and piping.

6. Include details of support framing system.

7. Include details of exposed conduits, if required, for service fittings.

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8. Indicate locations of and clearances from adjacent walls, doors, windows, other building components, and other laboratory equipment.

9. Include coordinated dimensions for laboratory equipment specified in other Sections.

C. Samples for Verification: For each type of cabinet finish and each type of hardware, in manufacturer's standard sizes.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For manufacturer and installer.

B. Certifications: Written certification stating that work is installed per specifications, applicable codes, and standards.

1. Structural calculations, as required showing conformance to applicable Codes, including shelf loading.

2. Independent testing laboratory report on chemical resistance and physical requirements.

3. Submit location, facility, owner, city and state where casework finish is being applied.

1.5 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish complete touchup kit for each type and color of metal laboratory casework provided. Include fillers, primers, paints, and other materials necessary to perform permanent repairs to damaged laboratory casework finish.

B. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Cabinet Mounting Clips and Related Hardware: Quantity equal to 5 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 20 of each type.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance: Three complete operations and maintenance manuals that describe proper maintenance and replacement schedules, components and parts list. Provide point of contact for factory representative.

1.7 CONCURRENT SUBMITTALS

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1. Section 11 53 20 – High Performance Fume Hoods

2. Section 11 53 42.13 - Emergency Eyewash Safety Equipment.

3. Section 11 53 43 - Laboratory Fittings, Fixtures

4. Section 11 53 46 – Laboratory Accessories.

5. Section 12 36 53.13 – Laboratory Casework Tops.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Product Standard: Comply with SEFA 8, "Laboratory Furniture--Casework, Shelving and

Tables--Recommended Practices."

B. Single Source Responsibility: Provide laboratory casework with tops and sinks, manufactured or furnished by same laboratory casework company for single responsibility. Provide laboratory casework by company with minimum of 10 years’ experience in the manufacture of laboratory casework of the type specified for this project.

C. Installer: Installer of metal laboratory casework shall be trained and certified by the casework manufacturer. Installer shall have minimum 5 years’ experience with the installer in successful completion of comparable work.

D. Catalog Standards: Manufacturer's catalog numbers may be shown on drawings for convenience in identifying certain metal laboratory casework. Unless modified by notation on drawings or otherwise specified, catalog description for indicated number constitutes requirements for each such cabinet.

1. he use of catalog numbers and specific requirements set forth in drawings and specifications are not intended to preclude the use of any other acceptable manufacturer's product or procedures which may be equivalent, but are given for purpose of establishing standard of design and quality for materials, construction, and workmanship.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver laboratory casework only after building is enclosed, weathertight, and wet operations in building are completed.

B. Protect finished surfaces during handling and installation with protective covering of polyethylene film

1.10 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install laboratory casework until building is enclosed, utility roughing-in and wet work are complete and dry, and temporary HVAC system is operating and

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B. Locate concealed framing, blocking, and reinforcements that support casework by field measurements before being enclosed, and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.

C. Coordinate installation of casework with Construction Manager to determine whether adjacent construction, especially floor, wall, and ceiling finishes, is at a stage of completion permitting the installation of casework.

D. Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the work, establish dimensions and proceed with fabricating casework without field measurements. Coordinate construction to ensure actual dimensions correspond to established dimensions.

1.11 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of laboratory casework with installation of fume hoods and other laboratory equipment.

1.12 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish two complete touch-up kits for each type and color of laboratory casework provided. Kit to include touch-up paint and other materials necessary to perform permanent spot repairs to damaged casework finish.

1.13 WARRANTY

A. Special Project Warranty: Submit a written warranty for 2 years after the date of Substantial

Completion, executed by the manufacturer, agreeing to repair or replace laboratory casework that fails in materials or workmanship within the specified warranty period. This warranty shall be in addition to and not a limitation of other rights the Owner may have against the Contractor under the Contract

Documents.

B. Defects include, but are not limited to:

1. Ruptured, cracked, or stained coating.

2. Weld or structural failure.

3. Slippage, shifts, or failures of connected components, including attachments to wall, floor, ceiling, or building structure.

4. Warping or unloaded deflection of components.

5. Discoloration or lack of finish integrity.

6. Cracking or peeling of finish.

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7. De-lamination of plastic laminate or edge banding.

8. Visible weld marks.

9. Sealant deterioration, shrinkage, or failure.

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following. No

Substitutions:

1. Mott Manufacturing Ltd.

2. Kewaunee Scientific Corporation; Laboratory Products Group.

B. Source Limitations: Obtain laboratory casework from single source from single manufacturer unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. System Structural Performance: Laboratory casework and support framing system shall withstand the effects of the following gravity loads and stresses without permanent deformation, excessive deflection, or binding of drawers and doors:

1. Shelves of Base, Wall, and Storage Cabinets: 100 lb.

2. Drawers: 150 lb.

3. Wall Cabinets: 75 lb/ft.

4. Floor-Supported Base Cabinets: 75 lb/ft. within cabinets, 50 lb/ft. countertop, plus 75 lb/ft. on countertop.

5. Support Framing: 300 lb/ft. for single-faced assemblies, 600 lb/ft. for back-to-back assemblies.

6. Doors less than 48 inches: 150 lbs.

7. Wall Cabinets (Upper Cabinets): 160 lb/ft.

B. Seismic Performance: Provide laboratory casework system capable of withstanding the effects of earthquake motions determined according to the building code in effect for this Project or ASCE 7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures," Section 9, "Earthquake Loads," whichever is more stringent.

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2.3 CASEWORK, GENERAL

A. Casework Product Standard: Comply with SEFA 8 M, "Laboratory Grade Metal Casework."

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

C. Color: Bases of design shall be Kewaunee No. 85 Satin Grey.

2.4 METAL CASEWORK AND TABLE MATERIALS

A. Metal: Cold-rolled, commercial steel (CS) sheet, complying with ASTM A 1008/A 1008M; matte finish; suitable for exposed applications.

B. Nominal Metal Thickness:

1. Sides, Ends, Fixed Backs, Bottoms, Tops, Soffits, and Items Not Otherwise Indicated: 0.052 inch.

2. Back Panels, Doors, Drawer Fronts and Bodies, and Shelves: 0.036 inch except 0.048 inch for back 3.panels and doors of flammable liquid storage cabinets and for unreinforced shelves more than 36 inches long.

3. Intermediate Horizontal Rails, Table Aprons and Cross Rails, Center Posts, and Top Gussets:

0.060 inch.

4. Drawer Runners, Sink Supports, and Hinge Reinforcements: 0.075 inch.

5. Leveling and Corner Gussets: 0.105 inch.

2.5 AUXILIARY CABINET MATERIALS

A. Glass for Glazed Doors: Clear tempered glass complying with ASTM C 1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type I, Class 1, Quality-Q3; not less than 5.0 mm thick.

2.6 METAL CABINETS AND TABLES

A. Fabrication: Assemble and finish units at point of manufacture. Use precision dies for interchangeability of like-size drawers, doors, and similar parts. Perform assembly on precision jigs to provide units that are square. Reinforce units with angles, gussets, and channels. Integrally frame and weld cabinet bodies to form dirt- and vermin-resistant enclosures. Grind exposed welds smooth.

Where applicable, reinforce base cabinets for sink support. Maintain uniform clearance around door and drawer fronts of 1/16 to 3/32 inch.

B. Fabricate units to permit interchangeability of drawers, hinged doors, and similar pieces of like sizes.

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C. Case Construction: Fabricate case with removable back panel and end panels internally reinforced at front and rear with channels that have shelf clip adjustment holes spaced at 1/2 inch o.c.; front of end panel formed into post for attachment of hinges and shelf clips.

1. Removable Back Panel: One-piece panel, formed on four sides for rigidity and screwed in place;

full height between top back rail and case bottom and full width between end panels or between end panel and intermediate back vertical post.

2. Case Bottom: One-piece case bottom and horizontal front rail with case bottom turned up and radiused at sides and rear for ease of cleaning. Horizontal front rail formed with rabbeted offset.

Lower corner reinforcing gusset with 2-1/2 inch high leveling bolt at all four corners for base cabinets.

a. Leveling Access: Provide bolt access hole with sealed removable plug button in case bottom or access hole in toe base.

3. Top Rail: Interlock and overlap end panels. Form with rabbeted offset.

4. Intermediate Horizontal Rails (Base Cabinets): Required for recessed and concealed locks.

5. Fabricate cabinets without center posts to permit complete access to interior.

D. Acoustical Lining: Acceptable manufacturer’s nonabsorbent lining.

E. Wall Cases: Form ends and back as one-piece, wrap-around design with rear internal reinforcing channels that incorporate shelf clip adjustment holes; fabricate with recess at back to accommodate mounting brackets; form case to conceal mounting brackets or furnish filler strips for the purpose;

fabricate with double bottom assembly using finished soffit piece to conceal bottom of case.

F. Flush Doors: Outer and inner pans that nest into box formation, with full-height channel reinforcements at center of door. Fill doors with noncombustible, sound-deadening material.

G. Glazed Doors: Hollow-metal stiles and rails of similar construction as flush doors, with glass held in resilient channels or gasket material.

H. Hinged Doors: Mortise for hinges and reinforce with angles welded inside inner pans at hinge edge.

I. Drawers: Fronts made from outer and inner pans that nest into box formation, with no raw metal edges at top. Sides, back, and bottom fabricated in one piece with rolled or formed top of sides for stiffening and comfortable grasp for drawer removal. Weld drawer front to sides, and bottom to form a single, integral unit. Provide drawers with rubber bumpers, polymer roller slides, and positive stops to prevent metal-to-metal contact or accidental removal.

J. Adjustable Shelves: Front, back, and ends formed down, with edges returned horizontally at front and back to form reinforcing channels.

K. Toe Space: Fully enclosed, 4 inches high by 3 inches deep, with no open gaps or pockets.

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L. Adjustable Height Tables (AHT-1): Adjustable height tables with welded tubing legs, not less than 2 inches square with channel stretchers as needed to comply with product standard. Weld or bolt stretchers to legs and cross-stretchers, and bolt legs to table aprons. Provide leveling device welded to bottom of each leg.

1. Leg Shoes: Black vinyl or rubber, open-bottom, slip-on type.

2. Table Top: Epoxy top; color as to match laboratory tops.

M. Aluminum Tables (AHT-2): Welded tubing legs as indicated with channel stretchers as needed to comply with product standard. Fully welded assembly, legs to stretchers and stretchers to crossbars.

1. Leg Shoes: Black vinyl or rubber, open-bottom, slip-on type.

2. Table Top: Epoxy top; color as to match laboratory tops.

N. Filler Panels: Provide at exposed-to-view areas, between back of cabinets and walls, knee opening spaces, and scribed where required to enclose gaps; easily removed for access to utility chase; fabricate with 1/2 inch return at four sides.

O. Utilities: Provide space, cutouts, and holes for pipes, conduits, and fittings in cabinet bodies to accommodate utility N.services and their support-strut assemblies.

1. Provide base cabinets with removable backs for access to utility space.

P. Utility-Space Framing: Steel framing units consisting of two steel slotted channels complying with

MFMA-4, not less than 1-5/8 inches square by 0.105-inch nominal thickness, that are connected at top and bottom by U-shaped brackets made from 1-1/4-by-1/4-inch steel flat bars. Framing units may be made by welding specified channel material into rectangular frames instead of using U-shaped brackets.

Q. Filler and Closure Panels: Provide where indicated and as required to close spaces between cabinets and walls, ceilings, and indicated equipment. Fabricate from same material and with same finish as cabinets and with flanged edges unless otherwise indicated.

1 Provide knee-space panels (modesty panels) at spaces between base cabinets, where cabinets are not installed against a wall or where space is not otherwise closed. Fabricate from back-to-back panels or of hollow construction to eliminate exposed hemmed or flanged edges.

2 Provide utility-space closure panels at spaces between base cabinets where utility space would otherwise be exposed, including spaces below countertops.

3. Provide closure panels at ends of utility spaces where utility space would otherwise be exposed.

2.7 PIPE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES

A. Service Ledge and Service Line Supports: 4-sided assembly fabricated from steel slotted channels complying…