Division 10-14 Specs.pdf

SAMUEL S. STRATTON VA MEDICAL CENTER

DESIGN NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

VA PROJECT NO. 528-809

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SECTION 10 14 00

SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies interior signage for room numbers, directional signs exterior signage, code required signs and temporary signs.

B. This section specifies exterior signage.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Color and Finish of Interior

Signs.

B. Division 26, ELECTRICAL Lighted EXIT signs for egress purposes are specified under and Electrical Work.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Provide signage that is the product of one manufacturer, who has provided signage as specified for a minimum of three (3) years. Submit manufacturer’s qualifications.

B. Installer’s Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the installation of signage of the type as specified in this Section.

Submit installer’s qualifications.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA

AND SAMPLES.

B. Interior Sign Samples: Sign panels and frames, with letters and symbols, for each sign type.

1. Sign Panel, 203 x 254 mm (8 x 10 inches), with letters.

2. Color samples of each color, 152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 inches. Show anticipated range of color and texture.

3. Sample of typeface, arrow and symbols in a typical full size layout.

C. Exterior Sign Samples: 152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 inches) samples of each color and material.

D. Manufacturer's Literature:

1. Showing the methods and procedures proposed for the anchorage of the signage system to each surface type.

2. Manufacturer’s printed specifications and maintenance instructions.

E. Sign Location Plan, showing location, type and total number of signs required.

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F. Shop Drawings: Scaled for manufacture and fabrication of sign types.

Identify materials, show joints, welds, anchorage, accessory items, mounting and finishes.

G. Full size layout patterns for dimensional letters.

H. Manufacturer’s qualifications.

I. Installer’s qualifications.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon. Protect materials from damage.

B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.

C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.

D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21, “Warranty of

Construction”.

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.

B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611-14..................Anodized Architectural Aluminum

2603-13.................Voluntary Specification, Performance

Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and

Panels

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

A117.1-09...............Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

A36/A36M-19.............Carbon Structural Steel

A240/A240M-20...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel

Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

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A666-15.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless-

Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar

A1011/A1011M-18a........Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-

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

B36/B36M-18.............Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

B152/B152M-19...........Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar

B209-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

B209M-14................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

(Metric)

B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)

C1036-16................Flat Glass

C1048-18................Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass

C1349-17................Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate

D1003-13................Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

D4802-16................Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic

Sheet

E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

40 CFR 59...............Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water

Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight

Solids of Surface Coating

F. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):

MIL-PRF-8184F...........Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified.

MIL-P-46144C............Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-14...................National Electrical Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1 SIGNAGE GENERAL

A. Provide signs of type, size and design shown on the construction documents.

B. Provide signs complete with lettering, framing and related components for a complete installation.

C. Provide graphics items as completed units produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary mounting accessories, fittings and fastenings.

D. Do not scale construction documents for dimensions. Verify dimensions and coordinate with field conditions. Notify Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) of discrepancies or changes needed to satisfy the requirements of the construction documents.

2.2 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Structural Calculations: Engage a Professional Engineer (PE) who is registered in the state where the work is located to design sign structure and anchorage to withstand design loads.

B. Thermal Movements: For exterior signs, allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes 67 degrees C (120 degrees F) ambient and 100 degrees C (180 degrees F) material surfaces.

C. Provide installed electrical components and sign installations bearing the label and certifications of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., and comply with NFPA 70 as well as applicable federal codes for installation techniques, fabrication methods and general product safety.

2.3 INTERIOR SIGN MATERIALS

A. Aluminum:

1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209).

2. Extrusions and Tubing: ASTM B221M (B221).

B. Cast Acrylic Sheet: MIL-PRF-8184F; Type II, class 1, Water white non-glare optically clear. Matt finish water white clear acrylic shall not be acceptable.

C. Polycarbonate: MIL-P-46144C; Type I, class 1.

D. Vinyl: Premium grade 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) thick machine cut, having a pressure sensitive adhesive and integral colors.

E. Adhesives:

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1. Adhesives for Field Application: Mildew-resistant, nonstaining adhesive for use with specific type of panels, sheets, or assemblies; and for substrate application; as recommended in writing by signage manufacturer.

2. Adhesives to have VOC content of 50g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, (EPA Method 24).

F. Typography: Comply with VA Signage Design Manual.

1. Type Style: Helvetica Medium and Helvetica Medium Condensed. Initial caps or all caps, as indicated in Sign Code Drawings attached at the end of this Section..

2. Arrow: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.

3. Letter spacing: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.

4. Letter spacing: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.

5. Provide text, arrows, and symbols in size, colors, typefaces and letter spacing shown in construction documents. Text shall be a true, clean, accurate reproduction of typeface(s). Text shown in construction documents is for layout purposes only; final text for signs is listed in Sign Message Schedule.

2.4 EXTERIOR SIGN MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209).

B. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B221M (B221).

C. Steel Products: Structural steel products that conform to

ASTM A36/A36M. Sheet and strip steel products that conform to

ASTM A1011/A1011M.

D. Stainless Steel Sheet: ASTM A240/A240M, stretcher leveled standard of flatness.

E. Acrylic Sheet: ASTM D4802; category as standard with manufacturer for each sign. Provide type UVF.

F. Fiberglass Sheet: Multiple laminations of glass fiber reinforced polyester resin with UV light stabilized, colorfast, nonfading, weather and stain resistant, colored polyester gel coat with manufacturer’s standard finish.

G. Polycarbonate Sheet: ASTM C1349, Appendix X1, Type II (coated, mar resistant, UV stabilized polycarbonate) with coating on both sides.

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H. Finish:

1. ALUMINUM FINISHES:

a. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611.

2. Metallic Coated Steel Finish:

a. Baked Enamel or Powder Coat Finish: After cleaning and pretreating, apply manufacturer’s standard two (2) coat baked-on finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting topcoat to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.05 mm (2 mils).

2.5 INTERIOR SIGN TYPES

A. Conform to the VA Signage Design Manual.

B. Provide sliding rail, insert and frame component system.

C. Component System Signs:

1. Provide interior sign system as follows:

a. Interchangeable system that allows for changes of graphic components of the installed sign, without changing sign in its entirety.

b. Provide sign system comprised of following primary components:

Rail Back: Horizontal rails, spaced to allow for uniform, modular sizing of sign types.

1) Rail Insert: Mount to back of Copy Panels to allow for attachment to Rail Back.

2) Copy Panels: Fabricate of a variety of materials to allow for different graphic needs.

3) End Caps: Interlock to Rail Back to enclose and secure changeable Copy Panels.

4) Joiners and Accent Joiners: To connect separate Rail Backs together.

5) Top Accent Bars: To provide decorative trim cap that encloses the top of sign.

c. Provide rail back, rail insert and end caps in anodized extruded aluminum.

d. Provide signs in system that are convertible in the field to allow for enlargement from one (1) size to another in height and width through use of joiners or accent joiners, which connect rail back panels together blindly, providing a butt joint between

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3 mm (1/8") horizontal rib, flush to the adjacent copy insert surfaces.

e. Provide sign configurations as indicated on construction documents that vary in width from 228 mm (9 inches) to 2032 mm

(80 inches), and have height dimensions of 50 mm (2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 152 mm (6 inches), 228 mm (9 inches) and 305 mm

(12 inches). Height that can be increased beyond 305 mm (12 inches), by repeating height module in full or in part.

2. Provide rail back functions as internal structural member of sign.

Fabricate of 6063T5-extruded aluminum, anodized black.

a. Fabricate to accept an extruded aluminum or plastic insert on either side, depending upon sign type.

b. Provide components that are convertible in field to allow for connection to other rail back panels.

c. Provide mounting devices including wall mounting for screw-on applications, wall mounting with pressure sensitive tape, freestanding mount, ceiling mount, and other mounting devices as needed.

3. Provide rail insert functions as mounting device for copy panels on to the rail back. The rail insert mounts to the back of the copy panel with adhesive suitable for attaching particular copy insert material.

a. Provide copy panels that slide or snap into the horizontal rail back.

4. Provide copy panels that accept various forms of copy and graphics, and attach to the rail back with the rail insert. Provide copy panels fabricated of ABS plastic with integral color or an acrylic lacquer finish, photopolymer, acrylic.

a. Provide copy panels that are interchangeable by sliding horizontally from either side of sign, and to other signs in system of equal or greater width or height.

b. Provide materials that are cleanable without use of special chemicals or cleaning solutions.

c. Copy Panel Materials.

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1) ABS Inserts: 2.3 mm (.090 inches) extruded ABS plastic core with .07 mm (.003 inches) acrylic cap bonded during extrusion/texturing process.

a) Pressure bonded to extruded rail insert with adhesive.

b) Background Color: Integral or painted in acrylic lacquer.

c) Finished: Texture pattern.

2) Photopolymer Inserts: 3.2 mm (.125 inches) phenolic photo polymer with raised copy etched to 2.3 mm (.0937 inches), bonded to an ABS plastic or extruded aluminum insert with adhesive.

a) a) Background Color: Painted, acrylic enamel.

3) Changeable Paper/ Insert Holder: Extruded insert holder with integral rail insert for connection with structural back panel in 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish.

a) Inserts into holder are paper with a clear 0.76 mm

(.030 inches) textured cover.

b) Background Color: Painted, acrylic lacquer.

4) Acrylic - 2 mm (.080 inches) non-glare acrylic.

a) Pressure bonded to extruded rail insert using adhesive.

b) Background Color: Painted in acrylic lacquer or acrylic enamel.

5) Extruded 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish insert holder with integral rail insert for connection with structural back panel to hold 0.76 mm (.030 inches) textured polycarbonate insert and a sliding tile which mounts in the inset holder and slides horizontally.

5. End Caps: Extruded using 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish. End caps interlock with rail back with clips to form an integral unit, enclosing and securing the changeable copy panels, without requiring tools for assembly.

a. Interchangeable to each end of sign and to other signs in signage system of equal height.

b. Provide mechanical fasteners that can be added to the end caps that will secure it to rail back to make sign tamper resistant.

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6. Joiners: Extruded using 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish. Rail joiners connect rail backs together blindly, providing a butt joint between copy inserts.

7. Accent Joiners: Extruded using 6063T5 aluminum with a mirror polished finish. Connect joiner and rail backs together with a visible 3 mm (.125 inches) horizontal rib, flush to the adjacent copy panel surfaces.

8. Top Accent Rail: Extruded rail using 6063T5 aluminum with a mirror polished finish that provides a 3.2 mm (.125 inches) high decorative trim cap. Cap butts flush to adjacent copy panel and encloses top of rail back and copy panel.

9. Typography:

a. Vinyl First Surface Copy (non-tactile): Applied vinyl copy.

b. Subsurface Copy Inserts: Textured 1 mm (.030 inches) clear polycarbonate face with subsurface applied vinyl copy.

1) Spray face back with paint and laminated to extruded aluminum carrier insert.

c. Integral Tactile Copy Inserts: Phenolic photopolymer etched with

2.3 mm (.0937 inches) raised copy.

d. Silk-screened First Surface Copy (non-tactile): Injection molded or extruded ABS plastic, Aluminum insert with first surface applied enamel silk-screened copy.

D. Tactile Sign:

1. Tactile sign made from a material that provides for letters, numbers and Braille to be integral with sign. Photopolymer etched metal, sandblasted phenolic or embossed material. Do not apply letters, numbers and Braille with adhesive.

2. Numbers, letters and Braille to be raised 0.8 mm (1/32 inches) from the background surface. The draft of the letters, numbers and

Braille to be tapered, vertical and clean.

3. Braille Dots: Conform with ANSI A117.1 for Braille position and layout; (a) Dot base diameter: 1.5 mm (.059 inches) (b) Inter-dot spacing: 2.3 mm (.090 inches) (c) Horizontal separation between cells: 6.0 mm (.241 inches) (d) Vertical separation between cells:

10.0 mm (.395 inches)

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4. Paint assembly specified color. After painting, apply white or other specified color to surface of the numbers and letters. Apply protective clear coat sealant to entire sign.

5. Finish: Eggshell, 11 to 19 degree on a 60 degree glossmeter.

E. Provide cork or felt on bottom or mounting bracket when sign is mounted on counter or desk.

F. For ceiling mounted signs, provide mounting hardware on the sign that allows for sign disconnection, removal, reinstallation, and reconnection.

G. Temporary Interior Signs:

1. Fabricated from 50 kg (110 pound) matte finished white paper cut to

101 mm (4 inch) wide by 305 mm (12 inch) long.

a. Punched 3.2 mm (.125 inch) hole with edge of hole spaced 13 mm

(.5 inch) in from edge and centered on 101 mm (4 inch) side.

b. Reinforce hole on both sides with suitable material that prevents tie from pulling through hole.

c. Ties: Steel wire 0.3 mm (0.120 inch) thick attached to tag with twist leaving 152 mm (6 inch) long free ends.

2. Mark architectural room number on sign, with broad felt marker in clearly legible numbers or letters that identify room, corridor or space as shown on construction documents.

3. Install temporary signs to rooms that have a room, corridor or space number. Attach to door frame, door knob or door pull.

a. Doors that do not require signs are: corridor doors in corridor with same number, folding doors or partitions, toilet doors, bathroom doors within and between rooms, closet doors within rooms, communicating doors in partitions between rooms with corridor entrance doors.

b. Replace and missing, damaged or illegible signs.

2.6 EXTERIOR SIGN TYPES

A. General:

1. Fabricate signs that comply with VA Signage Design Manual.

B. Text and Graphics:

1. Illuminated Signs: Form graphics with router and backed with 3 mm

(0.0125 inch) thick minimum translucent white acrylic diffuser.

Mechanically fasten diffuser and letter voids to sign face.

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2. Non-illuminated Signs: Provide surface applied reflective white opaque vinyl graphics.

C. Illuminated Signs:

1. Construct UL approved cabinet from aluminum extrusion system with internal lamping 239 mm (9 inches) on center, maximum.

2. Provide energy saving fluorescent lamps that are turned on or off by photocell.

3. Provide power disconnect switch mounted on bottom or side away from traffic thoroughfare. Select lockable disconnect in accordance with

Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

4. The sign face and changeable sign strips are to be 2.3 mm

(0.090 inch) minimum to 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) thick aluminum. Mount aluminum faces and changeable strips into framed extruded cabinet face to allow for removal from top or side, so that faces can be changed without affecting extruded sign structure.

5. Changeable Strip Sign Text Modules: Extruded aluminum sliding panels which are retained by a horizontal aluminum channel mounted behind the insert panel joints. Text module heights are 101 mm (4 inches), 152 mm (6 inches) and 203 mm (8 inches).

6. Provide underground power in accordance with construction documents, and up through base or post. Exposed electrical conduit runs are not acceptable.

D. Illuminated Wall Panel Sign:

1. Provide extruded aluminum illuminated sign cabinet configured for wall mounting.

2. Construct sign of an aluminum extrusion system including the following integral features:

a. Concealed hinge for lamp access.

b. Water relief channel for proper drainage.

c. Ballast bracket channel and enclosed electrical raceway with cover.

d. Internal flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting to wall.

e. Frame retainer maximum 25 mm (1 inch) face dimension to allow for sign face removal.

E. Halo Illuminated Dimensional Letters:

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1. Halo illuminated fabricated aluminum letter, fully welded construction, utilizing minimum 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) wall aluminum for letter faces and edges and 6.4 mm (0.25 inch) acrylic back diffuser.

2. Internal Illumination: 13 mm (0.5 inch) minimum glass luminous tube, with two strokes minimum per letter. Tubing illuminates white.

3. Letters painted with acrylic polyurethane. Paint inside of letters high gloss white.

F. Non-illuminated Single Post Sign:

1. Provide sign constructed of an extruded aluminum square post with aluminum plate sign panel.

2. Sign Panel: 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) aluminum plate. Mechanically fasten panel to support post with tamper resistant fasteners.

3. Posts: Aluminum, minimum 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness.

a. Post Caps: Welded or mechanically attached with concealed fasteners.

G. Non-illuminated Single Post Traffic Regulatory Sign:

1. Construct sign of extruded aluminum square post with aluminum plate sign panel.

2. Sign Panel: 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) aluminum plate with surface applied reflective vinyl traffic regulatory decals. Mechanically fasten to support post with tamper resistant fasteners.

3. Posts: Aluminum with minimum 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness.

Post caps to be welded or mechanically attached with concealed fasteners.

4. Provide reflective traffic control symbols complying to Department of Transportation, Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices in color, shape, proportions, text and symbols.

H. Non-illuminated Wall Panel Sign:

1. Provide sign constructed of an aluminum extrusion system including:

a. Internal flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting to wall.

b. Frame retainer maximum 25 mm (1 inch) face dimension to allow for sign face removal.

2. Weld sign cabinet at mitered corners and provide internal bracing to ensure structural rigidity. Shop weld and grind smooth exposed welds

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3. Sign Faces: 2.3 mm (0.090 inch) thick aluminum with surface applied reflective white vinyl graphics.

a. Mount aluminum face in extruded cabinet frame to allow for removal from top or side, so that faces can be changed without affecting extruded sign structure.

I. Non-illuminated Wall Panel Sign:

1. Constructed of flat sheet of aluminum for wall mounting.

2. Sign Face: 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) thick aluminum with surface applied reflective white vinyl graphics.

3. Installed with mechanical fasteners into wall surface. Exposed support brackets are not acceptable.

J. Non-Illuminated Cut Out Dimensional Letters:

1. Provide cut out aluminum letters which are mill cut (vertical sides) out of 19 mm (0.75 inch) // plate as required by sign type.

2. Letters: Studded and mounted with 9 mm (.375 inch) spacers to wall surface using adhesive appropriate to the surface.

3. Paint letters with acrylic polyurethane in specified color and finish in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

2.7 FABRICATION

A. Design interior signage components to allow for expansion and contraction for a minimum material temperature range of 38 degrees C

(100 degrees F), without causing buckling, excessive opening of joints or over stressing of adhesives, welds and fasteners.

B. Form work to required shapes and sizes, with true curve lines and angles. Provide necessary rebates, lugs and brackets for assembly of units. Provide concealed fasteners wherever possible.

C. Shop fabricate so far as practicable. Fasten joints flush to conceal reinforcement, or weld joints, where thickness or section permits.

D. Level and assemble contract surfaces of connected members so joints will be tight and practically unnoticeable, without applying filling compound.

E. Signs: Fabricate with fine, even texture to be flat and sound.

1. Maintain lines and miters sharp, arises unbroken, profiles accurate and ornament true to pattern.

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2. Plane surfaces to be smooth, flat and without oil-canning, free of rack and twist.

3. Maximum variation from plane of surface plus or minus 0.3 mm (0.015 inches). Restore texture to filed or cut areas.

F. Finish extruded members to be free from extrusion marks. Fabricate square turns, sharp corners, and true curves.

G. Finish hollow signs with matching material on all faces, tops, bottoms and ends. Miter edge joints to give appearance of solid material.

H. Do not manufacture signs until final sign message schedule and location review has been completed by the COR and forwarded to contractor.

I. Drill holes for bolts and screws. Mill smooth exposed ends and edges with corners slightly rounded.

J. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water.

K. Movable Parts, Including Hardware: Cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding or deformation of members. Center doors and covers in opening or frame.

1. Align contact surfaces fit tight and even without forcing or warping components.

L. Pre-assemble items in shop to minimize field splicing and assembly.

Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for re-assembly and coordinated installation.

M. Prime painted surfaces as required. Apply finish coating of paint for complete coverage with no light or thin applications allowing substrate or primer to show.

1. Finish surface smooth, free of scratches, gouges, drips, bubbles, thickness variations, foreign matter and other imperfections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Locate signs as shown on the construction documents Sign Location

Plans.

B. Where not otherwise indicated conform to the VA Signage Design Manual for installation requirements.

C. At each sign location there are no utility lines behind each sign location that will be affected by installation of signs.

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1. Correct and repair damage done to utilities during installation of signs at no additional cost to Government.

D. Provide inserts and anchoring devices which must be set in concrete or other material for installation of signs. Submit setting drawings, templates, instructions and directions for installation of anchorage devices, which may involve other trades.

E. Refer to Sign Message Schedule for mounting method. Mount signs in proper alignment, level and plumb according to the Sign Location Plan and the dimensions given on elevation and Sign Location Plans. When exact position, angle, height or location is not clear, contact COR for resolution.

F. When signs are installed on glass, provide blank glass back up to be placed on opposite side of glass exactly behind sign being installed.

Provide blank glass back that is the same size as sign being installed.

G. Touch up exposed fasteners and connecting hardware to match color and finish of surrounding surface.

H. At completion of sign installation, clean exposed sign surfaces. Clean and repair adjoining or adjacent surfaces that became soiled or damaged as a result of installation of signs.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

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SECTION 10 21 23

CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies cubicle curtain track (C.C.T.) and shower curtain tracks.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS: Steel shapes for suspending track assembly.

B. Section 09 51 00, ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS: Acoustical ceiling tile and suspension systems.

C. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Track and carriers; cubicle curtains.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Samples:

1. 305 mm (12 inch) long piece of cubicle curtain track with carrier access and end stop.

2. Clip anchor for fastening track to grid system of acoustical ceilings.

3. Curtain carrier for attaching curtain to track.

C. Shop Drawings: Showing layout of tracks and method of anchorage.

D. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Cubicle curtain track.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver material in original package marked to identify the contents, brand name, and the name of the manufacturer or supplier.

B. Store in dry and protected location. Store so as to not bend or warp the tracks.

C. Do not open packages until contents are needed for installation, unless verification inspection is required.

1.5 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: Cubicle curtain tracks are subject to the terms of the Article “Warranty of Construction,” FAR clause 52.246-21.

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1.6 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.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)

B456-17.................Electrodeposited Coatings for Copper Plus

Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium

C. Aluminum Association (AA):

DAF 45-09...............Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

D. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

2603-20.................Voluntary Specification, Performance

Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and

Panels (with Coil Coating Appendix)

E. The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-06 Series.......Metal Finishes Manual

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

A. Channel Tracks (Surface Mounted Type): Extruded aluminum, ASTM B221M (B221), alloy 6063, temper T5 or T6, channel shaped, with smooth inside raceway for curtain carriers.

B. Curtain Carriers: Nylon carriers, with nylon wheels on metal or nylon axles.

1. Equip each carrier with either stainless steel, chromium plated brass or steel hooks with swivel, or nickel chromium plated brass or stainless-steel bead chain

2. Hook for bead chain may be the same material and finish as the bead chain or may be chromium plated steel.

3. Provide 2.2 carriers for every 305 mm (1 foot) of each section of each track length, plus one (1) additional carrier.

C. End Stop Connectors, Ceiling Flanges and Other Accessories: Fabricate from the same material with the same finish as the tracks or from nylon.

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D. Hangers and Fittings: Fabricate from the same material with the same finish as the tracks. Hangers may be round or square for channel tracks and round for tubular tracks. Design fittings to be compatible with design of tracks and to safely transmit the track load to the hangers.

E. At end of each section of track, make provision for insertion and removal of carriers. Design to prevent accidental removal of carrier.

Provide operating mechanism shall be removable with common tools.

2.2 SHOWER CURTAIN TRACK

A. Provide water/corrosion resistant aluminum surface mounted track system and glider hooks at 10 per meter (3.28 feet).

2.3 FASTENERS

A. Exposed Fasteners, Screws and Bolts: Stainless steel or chromium/nickel plated brass.

B. Concealed Fasteners, Screws and Bolts: Hot-dip galvanized

C. Metal Clips: Anchor curtain tracks to exposed grid of lay-in acoustical tile ceilings, with concealed metal (butterfly) type or two piece snap locking type ceiling clip of high strength spring steel.

1. When it is not possible to install the metal ceiling clip, the cubicle curtain track may be screwed to the ceiling grid.

2.4 FINISHES

A. Aluminum: Finish numbers for aluminum specified are in accordance with

AA DAF 45. AA-C22A31 finish, chemically etched medium matte with clear anodic coating, Class II Architectural, .01 mm (0.4 mils) thick.

B. Chrome/Nickel Plating: Satin or polished finish, ASTM B546, minimum thickness of chromium plate as follows:

1. 0.005 mm (0.2 mil) on copper alloys.

2. 0.01 mm (0.4 mil) on steel.

C. Stainless Steel: No. 4 in accordance with NAAMM AMP 500.

D. Baked Enamel or Powder Coat Finish: AAMA 2603.

2.5 FABRICATION

A. Weld and grind smooth joints of fabricated components.

B. Form tracks and bends of lengths that will produce the minimum number of joints. Make track sections up to 4877 mm (16 feet) without joints.

Form corner bend on a 305 mm (12 inch) radius.

C. Provide steel anchor plates, supports, and anchors for securing components to building construction.

D. Form flat surface without distortion.

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E. Shop assembles components and package complete with anchors and fittings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install tracks after finish painting and ceiling finishing operations are complete.

B. Install track level and hangers plumb and securely anchor to the ceiling to form a rigid installation.

C. Anchor surface mounted curtain tracks directly to exposed grid of lay-in acoustical tile ceilings with suitable fasteners, spaced approximately 610 mm (24 inches) on center.

D. Anchor surface mounted curtain tracks to concrete, plaster and gypsum board ceilings with a minimum of 3 mm (1/8-inch) diameter fastenings or concealed clips spaced not more than 914 mm (3 feet) on center.

E. Install suspended track 2210 mm (87 inches) above the finished floor, with hangers spaced no more than 1219 mm (4 feet) on center. At ceiling line, provide flange fittings secured to hangers with set screws.

Secure track to walls with flanged fittings and to hangers with special fittings.

F. Fasten end stop caps to prevent them from being forced out by the striking weight of carriers.

G. Anchor surface mounted intravenous track directly to support system above ceiling.

H. Remove damaged or defective components and replace with new components or repair to the original condition.

I. Install track rigid, plumb, level and true, and securely anchored to the overhead construction.

J. Verify that carrier units operate smoothly and easily over the full range of travel.

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SECTION 10 26 00

WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

A. This section specifies wall guards, handrail/wall guard combinations, corner guards and high impact wall covering.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE: Armor plates and kick plates not specified in this section.

B. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Color and texture of resilient materials.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Manufacturer with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in providing items of type specified.

1. Obtain wall and door protection from single manufacturer.

B. Installer’s Qualifications: Installers are to have a minimum of three

(3) years’ experience in the installation of units required for this project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Shop Drawings: show design and installation details.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Handrail/Wall Guard Combinations.

2. Wall Guards.

3. Corner Guards.

4. High Impact Wall covering.

5. Flexible Impact-Resistant Wallcovering

D. Test Report: Showing that resilient material complies with specified fire and safety code requirements.

E. Manufacturer’s qualifications.

F. Installer’s qualifications.

G. Manufacturer’s warranty.

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1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to the site in original sealed packages or containers marked with the name and brand, or trademark of the manufacturer.

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

C. Store in a dry environment of approximately 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) for at least 48 hours prior to installation.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21 “Warranty of

Construction”.

B. Manufacturer Warranty: Manufacturer shall warranty their wall and door protection for a minimum of five 5 years from date of installation and final acceptance by the Government. Submit manufacturer warranty.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. publications are referenced in text by basic designation only.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

D256-10(2018)...........Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics

D635-18.................Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of

Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position

E84-20..................Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

C. Aluminum Association (AA):

DAF 45-09...............Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

D. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611-14..................Voluntary Specification for Anodized

Architectural Aluminum

E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

40 CFR 59(2020) Subpart D National Volatile Organic Compound

Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings

F. The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual

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G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

80-2019.................Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening

Protectives

H. SAE International (SAE):

J 1545-2014-10..........Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for

Exterior Finishes, Textiles and Colored Trim.

I. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

Annual Issue............Building Materials Directory

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Extruded: ASTM B221M (B221), Alloy 6063, Temper T5 or T6.

B. Resilient Material:

1. Provide resilient material consisting of high impact resistant extruded acrylic vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, or injection molded thermal plastic conforming to the following:

a. Minimum impact resistance of 960.8 N-m/m (18 feet-pounds/square inch) when tested in accordance with ASTM D256 (Izod impact, feet-pounds per inch notched).

b. Class 1 fire rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, having a maximum flame spread of 25 and a smoke developed rating of 450 or less.

c. Rated self-extinguishing when tested in accordance with

ASTM D635.

d. Provide material labeled and tested by Underwriters Laboratories or other approved independent testing laboratory.

e. Provide integral color with colored components matched in accordance with SAE J 1545 to within plus or minus 1.0 on the

CIE-LCH scales.

2.2 CORNER GUARDS

A. Resilient, Shock-Absorbing Corner Guards: Surface mounted type.

1. Snap-on corner guard formed from resilient material, minimum 1.98 mm

(0.078-inch) thick, free floating on a continuous 1.52 mm

(0.060-inch) thick extruded aluminum retainer. Retainer used for flush mounted type to act as a stop for adjacent wall finish

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2. Profile: Minimum 50 mm (2 inch) long leg and 6 mm (1/4 inch) corner radius

3. Height: 1.22 m (4 feet).

4. Retainer Clips: Provide manufacturer’s standard impact-absorbing clips.

5. Provide factory fabricated end closure caps at top and bottom of surface mounted corner guards.

2.3 WALL GUARDS AND HANDRAILS

A. Resilient Wall Guards and Handrails:

1. Handrail/Wall Guard Combination:

a. Snap-on covers of resilient material, minimum 2 mm (0.078-inch) thick.

b. Free-floating on a continuous, extruded aluminum retainer, minimum 1.82 mm (0.072-inch) thick.

c. Anchor to wall at maximum 762 mm (30 inches) on center.

2. Wall Guards:

a. Snap-on covers of resilient material, minimum 2.54 mm (0.100-inch) thick. Free-floating over 51 mm (2 inch) wide aluminum retainer clips, minimum 2.28 mm (0.090-inch) thick, anchored to wall at maximum 610 mm (24 inches) on center, supporting a continuous aluminum retainer, minimum 1.57 mm (0.062-inch) thick free-floated over a continuous extruded aluminum retainer, minimum 2.03 mm (0.080-inch) thick anchored to wall at maximum

610 mm (24 inches) on center.

3. Provide handrails and wall guards with prefabricated end closure caps, inside and outside corners, concealed splices, cushions, mounting hardware and other accessories as required. End caps and corners to be field adjustable to assure close alignment with handrails and wall guards. Screw or bolt closure caps to aluminum retainer in a concealed manner.

2.4 HIGH IMPACT WALL COVERING

A. Provide wall covering/panels consisting of high impact rigid acrylic vinyl or polyvinyl chloride resilient material.

B. Panel sizes to be 0.61 x 1.21 meter (2 x 4 feet) minimum.

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C. Submit fire rating and extinguishing test results for resilient material.

D. Submit statements attesting that the items comply with specified fire and safety code requirements.

E. Rigid Vinyl Acrylic Wall Covering: Wall covering thickness to be 1.02 mm (0.040 inch)).

F. Provide adhesive as recommended by the wall covering manufacturer.

Provide adhesive with VOC content of 250g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, (EPA Method 24).

2.5 FASTENERS AND ANCHORS

A. Provide fasteners and anchors as required for each specific type of installation.

B. Where type, size, spacing or method of fastening is not shown or specified in construction documents, submit shop drawings showing proposed installation details.

2.6 FLEXIBLE IMPACT-RESISTANT WALLCOVERING

A. BASIS OF DESIGN: Wolf Gordon RAMPART Impact Resistant Wall Solutions

B. Size: 52 inch wide bolts, Refer to Interior Elevation Drawings for

Locations and mounting heights.

C. Top Trim Cap: Outwater Plastics ALU0204-S Clear Anodized or

Manufactures standard cap.

D. Installation: Install horizontal (Railroad) to minimize seams. Follow manufacturer’s written instructions.

E. Adhesive: Adhesives required per manufacturer’s written Instructions.

2.7 FINISH

A. Aluminum: In accordance with AA DAF-45.

1. Concealed aluminum: Mill finish as fabricated, uniform in color and free from surface blemishes.

B. Resilient Material: Embossed textures and color in accordance with

SAE J1545.

PART 3 - INSTALLATION

3.1 RESILIENT CORNER GUARDS

A. Install corner guards on walls in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Where corner guards are installed on masonry wall, partitions or columns, anchor corner guards to existing walls with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch)

10 26 00 - 6 oval head stainless steel countersunk expansion or toggle bolts. Grout spaces solid between guards and backing with Portland cement and sand mortar.

C. Where corner guards are installed on gypsum board, clean surface and anchor guards with a neoprene solvent-type contact adhesive specifically manufactured for use on gypsum board construction. Remove excess adhesive from around edge of guard and allow curing undisturbed for 24 hours.

3.2 RESILIENT WALL GUARDS/ HANDRAILS/ WALL GUARD HANDRAIL COMBINATION

A. Secure guards to walls with mounting brackets and fasteners in accordance with manufacturer's details and instructions.

3.3 HIGH-IMPACT / IMPACT-RESISTANT WALL COVERINGS

A. Surfaces to receive protection to be clean, smooth and free of obstructions.

B. Apply with adhesive in controlled environment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

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SECTION 10 28 00

TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

A. SUMMARY:

1. Section Includes: Toilet and bath accessories at dressing rooms, toilets, baths, locker rooms and other areas indicated on drawings.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Color of finishes.

B. Section 09 30 13, CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING: Ceramic Toilet and Bath

Accessories.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B18.6.4-98(R2005) Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping

Screws and Metallic Drive Screws inch.

C. American Welding Society (AWS):

D10.4-86(2000)..........Welding Austenitic Chromium-Nickle Stainless

Steel Piping and Tubing.

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

A269/A269M-15a(2019)....Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel

Tubing for General Service.

A312/A312M-19...........Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked

Austenitic Stainless-Steel Pipes.

A653/A653M-20...........Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the

Hot-Dip Process.

A666-15.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless-

Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.

A1011/A1011M-18a........Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved

Formability, and Ultra-High Strength.

B30-20..................Copper Alloys in Ingot Form.

B75/B75M-20.............Seamless Copper Tube.

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B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric).

B456-17.................Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel

Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium.

B824-17.................General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings.

C1036-16................Flat Glass.

C1048-18................Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat

Glass.

D635-18.................Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of

Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.

F446-19.................Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in the

Bathing Area.

E. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

A-A-3002................Mirror, Glass.

FF-S-107C(2)............Screws, Tapping and Drive.

WW-P-541/8B(1)..........Plumbing Fixtures (Accessories, Land Use).

F. National Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication, anchorage and installation details.

2. Show mounting locations and heights.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Installation instructions.

D. Samples:

1. Full sized, complete assembly of each product specified.

2. Approved samples may be incorporated into project.

E. Certificates: Certify each product complies with specifications.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

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G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Regularly manufactures specified products.

1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

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

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

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum: ASTM B221M (ASTM B221), Alloy 6063-T5 and Alloy 6463-T5.

B. Stainless Steel:

1. Plate Or Sheet: ASTM A666, Type 304, 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) thick unless otherwise specified.

2. Tubing: ASTM A269/A269M, Grade TP 304, seamless or welded.

3. Pipe: ASTM A312/A312M; Grade TP 304.

C. Steel Sheet: ASTM A653/A653M, zinc-coated (galvanized) coating designation G90.

D. Chrome Plating (Service Condition Number SC 2): ASTM B456.

E. Brass Castings: ASTM B30.

F. Copper:

1. Tubing: ASTM B75/B75M.

2. Castings: ASTM B824.

G. Glass:

1. ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, Quality q2, for mirrors, and for mirror doors in medicine cabinets.

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2. ASTM C1036, Type 1 Class 1 Quality q3, for shelves in medicine cabinets.

3. ASTM C1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type 1, Class 1 for glass and mirrors in Mental Health and Behavior Patient Care Units, and

Security Examination Rooms.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Provide each product from one manufacturer.

C. Products Used Within Patient Care Units:

1. Provide accessories free of anchor points.

2. DESIGN ACCESSORIES FOR ATTACHMENT WITH TAMPER RESISTANT HARDWARE

FED. SPEC. WW P 541/8B, TYPE IV, BARS, SURFACE MOUNTED, CLASS 2,

GRAB BARS AND COMPLYING WITH ASTM F446.

2.3 GRAB BARS (GB)

A. Fabricate from stainless steel, use one type throughout project:

1. Stainless steel: Grab bars, flanges, mounting plates, supports, screws, bolts, and exposed nuts and washers.

B. Mounting: Concealed type.

C. Bars:

1. Fabricate to 38 mm (1-1/2 inch) outside diameter.

a. Stainless steel, minimum 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick.

2. Fabricate in one continuous piece with ends turned toward walls.

a. Swing up grab bars and grab bars continuous around three sides of showers may be fabricated in two sections, with concealed slip joint between.

3. Continuously weld intermediate support to grab bar.

D. Flange for Concealed Mounting:

1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1 inch) thick, maximum 79 mm (3-1/8 inch) diameter by 13 mm (1/2 inch) deep, with minimum three set screws for securing flange to back plate.

2. Insert grab bar through center of flange and continuously weld perimeter of grab bar flush to back side of flange.

3. In lieu of providing flange for concealed mounting, and back plate as specified, grab bar may be welded to back plate covered with flange.

E. Back Plates:

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1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1046 inch) thick metal.

2. Fabricate in one piece, maximum 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep, with diameter sized to fit flange. Provide slotted holes to accommodate anchor bolts.

3. Provide spreaders, through bolt fasteners, and cap nuts, where grab bars are mounted on partitions.

2.4 SHOWER CURTAIN RODS

A. Stainless steel tubing, minimum 1.27 mm (0.050 inch) wall thickness, 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) outside diameter.

B. Flanges, stainless steel rings, 66 mm (2.6 inch) minimum outside diameter, with 2 holes opposite each other for 6 mm (1/4 inch) stainless steel fastening bolts. Provide set screw within curvature of each flange for securing rod.

2.5 CLOTHES HOOKS, ROBE OR COAT (CH)

A. Fabricate hook units from chromium plated brass with satin finish, or stainless steel, using 6 mm (1/4 inch) minimum thick stock, with edges and corners rounded smooth to thickness of metal, or 3 mm (1/8 inch) minimum radius.

B. Fabricate each unit as a double hook on a single shaft, integral with or permanently fastened to wall flange, provided with concealed fastenings.

2.6 METAL FRAMED MIRRORS (MR)

A. Fed. Spec. A-A-3002 metal frame; stainless steel .

B. Mirror Glass:

1. Minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick.

2. Set mirror in a protective vinyl glazing tape.

C. Frames:

1. Channel or angle shaped section with face of frame minimum 9 mm

(3/8 inch) wide. Fabricate with square corners.

2. Metal Thickness 0.9 mm (0.035 inch).

3. Filler:

a. Where mirrors are mounted on walls having ceramic tile wainscots not flush with wall above, provide fillers contoured to conceal void between back of mirror and wall surface.

b. Fabricate fillers from same material and finish as mirror frame.

D. Back Plate:

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1. Fabricate backplate for concealed wall hanging from zinc-coated, or cadmium plated 0.9 mm (0.036 inch) thick sheet steel, die cut to fit face of…