Atch_21 _Part_4_Minimum_Materials_Warehouse_Repair.pdf

Repair Warehouses Bldg. 65, 910 and 3514 Attachment 21 Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Goose Creek, SC 29445 FA4418-15-R-0027

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Part 4

Minimum Materials, Engineering and Construction Requirements

06/25/15

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The requirements indicated here are minimum performance requirements. More specific project functional and performance requirements, scope items and expected quality levels over and above the standards in Part 4 are identified in Part 3 of the Request for Proposal or Basic Ordering Agreement. The Contractor is encouraged to exceed the minimum requirements. The Contractor’s performance evaluation will be based in part on enhancements to materials, engineering, design and construction provided for the contract that exceed minimum requirements.

Part 4 is a general section. Not all items in Part 4 will be required for this project. See Part 3 for project-specific requirements. See “Order of Precedence” paragraph in Part 2 for relationships between all parts of the RFP.

In general, unless otherwise indicated, Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the work required for the contract. All work shall be in conformance with all applicable referenced criteria, construction standards, laws and regulations, including applicable building and fire, life safety codes.

Recycled Materials Considerations:

An Affirmative Procurement Program has been established within the Federal government to promote the purchase of products containing recovered materials. This program promotes the purchase of products containing materials recovered from the solid waste stream. The intent is to conserve resources and reduce solid waste by developing markets for recycled products and encouraging manufacturers to produce quality recycled content products. The contractors shall use products that meet or exceed the EPA guideline standards for recovered content as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Availability lists of manufacturers and EPA research on product usage are on the Construction Criteria Base (CCB) at http://www.ccb.org under Documents Library, NAVFAC Criteria. A partial list of products containing recycled materials for possible use is as follows:

Rock Wool Insulation Fiberglass Insulation Cellulose Insulation Structural Fiberboard and Laminated Paperboard Cement and Concrete - Coal Fly Ash Carpet including backings and cushions Floor Tiles Reprocessed and Consolidated Latex Paint.

1.1 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION. Only new materials and equipment shall be installed in the work. All materials, equipment and appliances shall be of the current manufacturers’ products. No obsolete or discontinued materials, equipment and appliances shall be used, except that construction materials containing recycled content as described in Paragraph 1 of this Part that completely comply with all materials specifications found elsewhere in this Part may be used.

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1.2 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS:

The design and construction shall be in accordance with established construction practices, and the latest revision/edition of the following referenced codes and standards. The term "Latest Revision/Edition" is defined as the version as of the project award date. References are available at www.wbdg.org/ndbm/.

The advisory provisions of all codes and standards shall be mandatory, as though the word “shall” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears. Reference to the “authority having jurisdiction” shall be construed to mean “Contracting Officer”. Comply with the required and advisory portions of the current edition of the standard at the time of contract award. UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements is the building code guide and contains references to other UFCs and Codes that are to be used for all sections in this contract. UFC 1-300-09N, Design Procedures, provides design guidance and contains references to other UFCs and Codes that are to be used for all sections in this contract.

1. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements

2. UFC 1-300-09N, Design Procedures

3. American Gas Association (AGA).

4. Associated Air Balance Council (AABC)

5. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEEB)

6. International Mechanical Code (IMC).

7. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Standards

8. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) guidelines.

9. International Plumbing Code (IPC).

10. Illuminating Engineering Society North America (IESNA) Handbook

11. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

12. Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)

13. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

14. American Woodwork Institute

15. Architectural Woodwork Institute

16. APA – The Engineered Wood Association.

17. Steel Door Institute (SDI).

18. American Aluminum Manufacturers Association (AAMA)

19. National Wood Window and Door Association (NWWDA).

20. NRCA, Roofing and Waterproofing Manual found at http://www.nrca.net/rp/technical/manual/manual.aspx

21. American Hardware Association (AHA).

22. Building Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA).

23. Federal, State, County, and local environmental regulations.

24. ASHRAE Std. 90.1, Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential

Buildings

25. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

26. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

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

28. IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code

1.3 LOCATION-SPECIFIC CODES AND STANDARDS: See Part 3

1.4 DISCREPANCIES: When discrepancies in the referenced standards and the contract requirements occur, the more stringent requirements shall govern. The word “should” in all NFPA publications shall be interpreted as a requirement. The Authority Having Jurisdiction in the interpretation of the codes and standards, and approving the exceptions allowed in the referenced standards, shall be the Contracting Officer, and the parties designated by the Contracting Officer.

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2. PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Note: The paragraph numbers used correspond with the numbers used in UNIFORMAT II/Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) as listed in the Whole Building Design Guide, Navy Design Build Master, accessible at this website: www.wbdg.org/ndbm.

SECTION A. SUBSTRUCTURE

A10 FOUNDATION

Foundations shall be reinforced concrete slabs-on-grade with continuous strip footings or isolated spread footings. Concrete slabs shall not be less than 4 inches in thickness and footings shall not be less than 18 inches below the lowest adjacent grade. Foundations shall be designed and constructed of reinforced concrete. All design and construction shall comply with IBC and with applicable requirements in Section B Shell. For the purposes of interpreting IBC Chapter 18, the “Owner” and “Building Official” shall mean the “Government”, and the “Applicant” shall mean the “Contractor/Designer of Record”.

1. Contractor-Foundation Design: The Designer of Record shall evaluate the RFP data, and obtain and evaluate all additional data as required to support the design and construction.

2. Geotechnical Site Data required in Design Drawings: The Contractor's final design drawings shall include:

a. Notes identifying the soil allowable bearing capacity used in design.

b. Subsurface soil information, be it Government provided or Contractor obtained, that represents subsurface conditions existing on the project site (such as boring logs, test pits, laboratory test results and groundwater observations). The locations of all borings shall be indicated on the drawings.

3. Performance Verification and Acceptance Testing: Verification of satisfactory construction and system performance shall be via Performance Verification Testing, as detailed in this part of the RFP.

a. Earthwork: Perform quality assurance for earthwork in accordance with IBC Chapter 17.

See Section G1030.

SECTION B. SHELL

Building shell may be of any materials and design allowed by applicable codes and standards, subject to specific requirements that may be applicable to a particular Activity, such as the Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) and UFC 4-010-01.

B10 SUPERSTRUCTURES

Superstructure work includes structural frames, bearing walls, floors, roofs, roof canopies, and balcony construction. Unless otherwise specified in Part 3, superstructures may be designed and constructed using any materials or combination of different materials allowed by applicable codes and standards. All design and construction shall comply with IBC. Special inspection, testing, approvals, certifications, observations and quality assurance plans as prescribed in Chapter 17 of the IBC are required.

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1. Concrete: All concrete shall be constructed in accordance with ACI 301. Concrete shall have a 28-day minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi. Slump shall be between 2 and 4 inches in accordance with ASTM C143. Provide joints as required to minimize cracking. All concrete shall be reinforced. Provide joints as required by applicable ACI standards. Unless otherwise specified in Part 3 or as indicated by the contracting officer, provide steel trowel finish for all exposed floor surfaces.

2. Masonry:

a. All concrete masonry shall be constructed in accordance with ACI 530.1. Concrete masonry shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 1500 psi. Concrete masonry units shall conform to ASTM C90, grade A1. Broken blocks are not allowed. Use only standard size and shape blocks. Block may be cut when necessary. Mortar shall be Type S.

b. When used, brick shall conform to ASTM C216. In exposed construction, broken brick shall not be allowed. Standard size brick may be cut to fit job condition. Use Type S mortar.

c. Provide metal anchors for masonry and brick, including veneer construction as required by

IBC.

3. Structural Steel: Structural steel exposed to weathering shall be adequately protected to prevent corrosion.

4. Steel deck: Steel form deck shall have a G90 galvanized finish, and must have a minimum 26-gage thickness. All other steel deck shall have a G90 galvanized finish, and must have a minimum 20-gage thickness.

5. Cold-formed metal framing: Cold-formed steel studs, joists and track shall be galvanized with a minimum thickness of 20-gage.

6. Wood framing: Wood framing members shall be new lumber, unless otherwise allowed by Part

3. Timber can be Douglas Fir, Douglas Fir-Larch, Hem-Fir, Southern Pine or other structurally competent species allowed by applicable codes and standards. Wood framing shall meet the following minimum grading requirements:

a. Studs - #3

b. Joists and rafters- #2

c. Beams, 4x and larger - #1

d. Posts, 4x and larger - #1

e. Blocking - #3

f. Fascia, trim - #1

g. Wood Structural Panel Sheathing (Exterior Glue)

h. Roof - APA rated with span index of 24/0 – minimum thickness ½ inch

i. Walls - APA rated with span index of 32/16 – minimum thickness ½ inch

j. Flooring- APA rated with span index of 48/24 – minimum thickness 3/4 inch

B20 EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE

B2010 EXTERIOR WALLS

1. Exterior Wall Performance:

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a. Vapor Transmission Analysis: Perform a job specific vapor transmission analysis in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1 or WUFI. The conclusion of the analysis shall indicate the appropriate locations of needed vapor retarders, air barriers, and anticipated dew-point locations in the exterior enclosure during different critical times of the year.

b. Maximum Air Infiltration: The maximum allowable air leakage for any material used as part of the air barrier system for the opaque enclosure shall be 0.02 L/s/M² @ 75 Pa (liters/second per square meter at 75 Pa pressure) [0.004 cfm / sf at 1.57 psf], as tested according to ASTM E 2178 test protocol.

c. Wind Loads: Provide wind load calculations for exterior cladding in accordance with ASCE- 7 with comparative analysis of the cladding system to be provided.

d. Water Penetration: No water penetration shall occur at a pressure of 39 Kg/m (8 psf) of fixed area when tested in accordance with ASTM E 331.

e. Insulating Value: The complete wall system shall have a minimum insulating value as required by the building code and as required to meet ASHRAE Standard 90.1 as modified by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

2. Masonry Veneer Exterior Wall Closure Components: Masonry veneer shall include load bearing and non-load bearing exterior walls of the structure, and shall include colored mortar, special shapes such as sills, headers, trim units and copings of brick masonry, precast concrete, concrete masonry units, or other approved material. Utilize BIA Technical Notes to design, detail, and construct brick masonry walls. Substitute directive language in the place of BIA suggestive language. The results of these wording substitutions change this document to required procedures. The veneer shall be tied to the backup wall system with a system that allows the veneer to move independently of the backup wall system, while being structurally supported. The masonry veneer shall allow for expansion and contraction of the veneer without cracking the exterior material.

a. Masonry Veneer Installation: Conform to ACI 530.1 for masonry veneer installation, including cold weather construction. Antifreeze admixtures are not to be used.

b. Mortar: Provide factory-tinted colored mortar conforming to ASTM C270, unless DOR directs otherwise.

c. Expansion/Control Joints: Locate expansion/control joints and seal with proper backing material and ASTM C 920 polyurethane sealant, or preformed foam or rubberized expansion joint closure. Conform to UFC 3-100-10 and BIA Technotes 18, 18A.

d. Brick: shall be ASTM C216, Grade SW, type FBS, or type FBX for detail work. ASTM C67 test rating shall be "Not effloresced". Use FBA brick only for special architectural effects requiring a non-uniform size.

e. Split Faced or Ground Faced Masonry: ASTM C 90

f. Cast Stone Trim Units: Cast Stone shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM C 1364.

g. Wall Cavity: shall Comply with the and BIA Technical Notes 21A, 21B, 21C, 28B

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h. Through-Wall Flashing Components: Through-wall flashing with weep holes shall be incorporated in cavity wall construction. Flashing shall be 7 ounce copper flashing with a 3 ounce bituminous coating on each side or a fiberglass fabric bonded on each side of the copper sheet; 16-ounce uncoated copper, 28 gauge Type 302 or 304 stainless steel is also acceptable. `Flexible membrane flashing, plastic or PVC-based membrane flashing is prohibited.

i. Reinforcing in Veneer Layer: Reinforcing in the veneer layer shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 123/A123M, ASTM A153/A153M, or ASTM A653/A653M, Z275 (G90) coating, and be of sufficient size to eliminate damage to the veneer layer from wind and other live and dead loads imposed on the veneer layer.

j. Masonry Cleaning: Clean the masonry in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and BIA Technote 20.

3. Metal Wall Panel Exterior Closure

Panels shall have factory applied, baked coating to the exterior and interior of metal wall panels and metal accessories. Exterior finish topcoat shall be of 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin with not less than 0.8 mil dry film thickness (DFT). Exterior primer shall be standard with panel manufacturer with not less than 0.8 mil dry film thickness (DFT).

Wall system and attachments shall resist wind loads as determined by ASCE 7, with a factor of safety appropriate for the material holding the anchor. Maximum deflection due to wind on aluminum wall panels shall be 1/60. Maximum deflection due to wind on steel wall panels and girts behind aluminum or steel wall panels shall be limited to 1/120 of their respective spans, except that when interior finishes are used the maximum allowable deflection shall be limited to 1/180 of their respective spans.

Conformations - Non-insulated steel or aluminum wall panels shall have configurations for overlapping adjacent sheets or interlocking ribs for securing adjacent sheets and shall be fastened to framework using concealed fasteners, or choose the option for exposed fasteners when exposed fasteners are acceptable at the installation. Length of sheets shall be sufficient to cover the entire height of any unbroken wall surface.

a. Steel Wall Panels:

1) Material and Coating: Form sheets from steel conforming to ASTM A 653/A 653M, Structural Grade 40, galvanized coating conforming to ASTM A 924/A 924M, Class G- 90; aluminum-coated steel conforming to SAE AMS 5036; or steel-coated with aluminum-zinc alloy conforming to ASTM A 792/A 792M, except that coating chemical composition shall be approximately 55 percent aluminum, 1.6 percent silicon, and 43.4 percent zinc with minimum coating weight of 0.5 ounce per square foot.

2) Gage: Minimum 22 U.S. Standard Gage for wall panels, but in no case lighter than required to meet maximum deflection requirements specified.

b. Aluminum Wall Panels:

1) Material and Coating - Form sheets of Alloy 3004 or Alclad 3004 conforming to ASTM B 209 having proper temper to suit respective forming operations.

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2) Thickness - Minimum 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) nominal, but in no case thinner than that required to meet maximum deflection requirements specified.

c. Insulated Aluminum or Steel Wall Panels: Insulated wall panels shall be steel or aluminum factory-fabricated units with insulating core between metal face sheets securely fastened together and uniformly separated with rigid spacers. Panels shall have a factory color finish. Wall panels shall have edge configurations with interlocking ribs for securing adjacent panels. System shall utilize factory fabricated corners and trim pieces at intersections with other materials. Insulated wall panels shall be fastened to framework using concealed fasteners.

1) Insulated Steel Panels - Zinc-coated steel conforming to ASTM A 653/A 653M; or Aluminum-zinc alloy coated steel conforming to ASTM A 792/A 792M, AZ 55 coating.

Uncoated wall panels shall be 0.61 mm (0.024 inch) thick minimum.

2) Insulated Aluminum Panels - Alloy conforming to ASTM B209, temper as required for the forming operation, minimum 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) thick.

4. Stucco Exterior Wall Closure

a. Portland Cement Plaster: ASTM C150, gray Portland cement Type II with 13 mm (1/2 inch) maximum chopped alkali resistant fiberglass strands, minimum 1.5 percent by weight to cement; .68 kg (1 1/2 pounds) per sack of cement. Lime shall conform to ASTM C206, Type S. System shall utilize stainless steel or zinc corner beads, J-beads and other accessories.

Unless specifically deleted, the system shall utilize an acrylic admixture or coating to give additional moisture suppression to control fungus growth.

b. Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS): EIMA TM 101 and 01 EIMA TM 101.86.

EIFS shall be used as the non-primary or the primary exterior finish material only for projects where it is necessary to match existing EIFS.

5. Precast Concrete Wall Panels: ACI 211.1 and ACI 301. PCI MNL-116 or PCI MNL-117.

Concrete shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 281 Kg/cm

(4000 psi). Joints shall include properly sized and placed backing material and fully loaded and tooled sealant joint of no less than 1/4 inch sealant material thickness.

6. Other Wall Finish Systems

a. Horizontal Wood Siding: Horizontal Wood Siding: DOC PS 20, exterior, lap type, 6 inches wide, maximum practicable lengths, 11 mm (7/16 inch) thick, smooth face. All surfaces of wood siding and trim shall be shop coated with an alkyd primer.

Species and Grades 1. Grade 1 Common spruce-pine-fir; NELMA, NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

2. Grade Prime or D finish, pressure-preservative-treated hem-fir; NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

3. Grade D Select (Quality) eastern white pine, eastern hemlock-balsam fir-tamarack, eastern spruce, or white woods; NELMA, NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA. 4. Grade D Select northern white cedar; NELMA or NLGA. 5. Grade B & B, pressure-preservative-treated southern pine;

SPIB.

b. Vinyl Siding System: Integrally colored, vinyl siding complying with ASTM D 3679.

c. Manufactured Faced Panels Systems Exterior Wall Siding: Glass Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Panels System: Siding made from fiber-cement board that does not contain

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7. Exterior Wall Backup Construction

a. Concrete Unit Masonry: Provide concrete unit masonry to comply with ACI 530.1. Load-bearing units: ASTM C90, Non-load bearing- units: ASTM C129, Type I or II. Provide ground face units, split-faced units, ground-faced units, or split-ribbed units for exposed exterior walls. Provide water repellent admixture to masonry units where the exterior face of the units will not receive a waterproof coating such as paint

b. Dampproofing: Dampproof the cavity-facing wythe of the backup masonry using asphaltic primer according to ASTM D 41, if dampproofing is not provided by a sprayed on foam or other DOR-approved membrane insulation system.

8. Load-Bearing Metal Framing System

If permitted, provide load-bearing metal framing including top and bottom tracks, bracing, fastenings, and other accessories necessary for complete installation. Framing members shall have the structural properties indicated. Where physical structural properties are not indicated, they shall be as necessary to withstand all imposed loads. Design framing in accordance with AISI SG-673. Installation shall be in accordance with DOR-approved shop drawings and manufacturer’s installation instructions.

9. Exterior Studs:

Max. Deflection Criteria Exterior Finish

L/360 Cement Plaster, Wood Veneer, Synthetic Plaster, Metal Panels

L/600 Brick Veneer, Stone Panels

Wall deflections shall be computed on the basis that studs withstand all lateral forces independent of any composite action from sheathing materials. Studs abutting windows or louvers shall also be designed not to exceed 1/4-inch maximum deflection and as required in

UFC 4-010-01.

1) Studs - ASTM A 1003/ASTM A 1003M, Structural Grade 50, Type H minimum; provide Z180 (G60) galvanized coating in accordance with ASTM A 653/ASTM A 653M. Do not expose studs to direct moisture contact

2) Bracing - Provide horizontal bracing in accordance with design calculations and AISI SG- 673, consisting of, as a minimum, runner channel cut to fit between and welded to the studs.

3) Sheathing - Provide sheathing to withstand structural loads imposed on the wall structure. Cover sheathing with either a 15 pound asphalt-impregnated building paper, or air barrier as required by the wall moisture analysis. Sheathing shall be one of the following:

a) Plywood: C-D Grade, Exposure 1;

b) Structural-Use and OSB Panels;

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c) Gypsum: ASTM C 79/C 79M and ASTM C 1177/C 1177M, 13 mm (1/2 inch) thick fire retardant (Type X) 15 mm (5/8 inch) thick; 1.2 meters (4 feet) wide with square edge for supports 400 mm (16 inches) o.c. with or without corner bracing of framing.

Gypsum sheathing shall be faced with materials capable of resisting six months of weathering exposure without degradation of the covering or the gypsum. Seal all joints as recommended by the manufacturer.

10. Wood Framing System: All materials shall be kiln-dried lumber complying with DOC PS 20.

Installation shall be in accordance with AF&PA T11. System shall use preservative pressure treated lumber at sill plates and other members in contact with concrete and masonry surfaces.

a. Species and Grades: Provide species and grades listed: 1) Grade 2 Common spruce-pine-fir; NELMA, NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA: 2) Grade 2 Common, hem-fir; Douglas-fir; NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA; 3) Grade 2 Common, southern pine; SPIB.

b. Sheathing: Sheathing shall withstand structural loads imposed on the wall structure. Cover sheathing with either a 15 pound asphalt-impregnated building paper, or air barrier as required by the wall moisture analysis. Sheathing shall be as for Metal Studs.

11. Cast-in-place Concrete System: Concrete construction must be in accordance with ACI 301.

12. Insulation and Vapor Retarder: Insulation, Vapor Retarders, and Air Barrier Systems in or on Exterior Enclosure shall include: insulation, liquid, sheet or continuous film materials installed separately in or on wall assemblies to provide resistance to heat loss/gain, and vapor penetration.

a. Vapor retarder: Comply with ASTM C755. Incorporate in the exterior wall system where required by vapor transmission calculations or dew point analysis indicates the need or in conditions of high moisture exposure.

b. Bituminous Dampproofing: Bituminous Dampproofing shall be ASTM D449, Type I or Type II bituminous dampproofing on the exterior surface of the interior wythe of masonry in a cavity wall (back-up wall for masonry veneer).

c. Building Paper: FS UU-B-790, Type I, Grade D, Style 1.

d. Air Barrier: Building wrap consisting of air barrier sheeting complying with ASTM E 1677, Type 1, not less than 3 mils thick with a permeance of not less than 575 ng/Pa x s x sq.m. (10 perms). Building wrap shall have a flame spread index of less than 25 in accordance with ASTM E 84. Provide building wrap over sheathing of wood or metal framed construction to reduce air penetration and airborne vapor penetration. Provide building wrap tape as recommended by the manufacturer for sealing all joints in the building wrap. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Air barrier installation at windows shall be in accordance with ASTM E 2112.

e. Insulation Systems: Vertical and horizontal polystyrene insulation conforming to ASTM C578 or rigid polyisocyanurate board wall insulating products conforming to ASTM C591 or mineral-fiber blanket insulation conforming to ASTM C 665 shall be provided.

13. Parapets: Avoid parapets when possible, but when necessary, provide parapets with the same materials as the exterior wall construction. Provide scuppers and wall edge according to

SMACNA.

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14. Exterior Louvers and Screens: If required, provide louvers for Screened Equipment Enclosure or as louvers for exterior doors.

Storm shutters shall comply with ASTM E 1996-03.

15. Balcony Walls and Handrails: Balcony walls to match exterior construction. Handrails to comply with the IBC and OSHA.

16. Exterior Soffits: Exterior soffit system.

17. Exterior Painting and Special Finishes; All painting and coating materials shall be low VOC.

Painting practices shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws enacted to insure compliance with Federal Clean Air Standards. Apply coating materials in accordance with SSPC PA 1. SSPC PA 1 methods are applicable to all substrates.

All paint shall be in accordance with the Master Painters Institute (MPI) standards for the exterior architectural surface being finished. The current MPI, "Approved Product List" which lists paint by brand, label, product name and product code as of the date of contract award, will be used to determine compliance with the submittal requirements of this specification. Provide paint systems tested to “Detailed Performance Level” standard as defined by MPI.

18. Exterior Joint Sealant: Sealant joint design, priming, tooling, masking, cleaning and application shall be in accordance with the general requirements of Sealants: A Professionals’ Guide from the Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWRI). All sealant shall conform to ASTM C 920.

19. Sun Control Devices: Sun control devices shall be manufactured devices to provide sun control on exterior windows and storefronts. Sun control devices shall be designed and installed to withstand the wind loads prevailing at the project site.

B2020 EXTERIOR WINDOWS

All windows and doors in new or existing buildings, which are subject to Anti-terrorism Standards, must be blast-resistant as prescribed in UFC 4-010-01.

Unless otherwise allowed by Part 3, windows for new facilities shall be aluminum. In building additions or renovations windows shall match existing window materials. Exterior windows design, dimension, and construction shall meet or exceed the requirements for Anti Terrorism Force Protection requirements. In addition, exterior windows shall meet or exceed Energy Star requirements. The design and placement of exterior windows shall take into considerations view, natural light, privacy, and protection for the occupants of the facilities. Provide operable hardware and insect screen for exterior windows. Windows shall be fabricated by manufacturers normally involved in the manufacturing of windows and shall be of the current make and model. No obsolete or discontinued windows shall be used. Provide weather stripping, STC and IIC rating, commensurate with the intended use of the facility. Submit catalog information and manufacturer’s specifications for approval by Contracting Officer prior to purchase of windows.

Windows shall consist of fixed and operable sash used singly and in multiples. Provide operable sash in spaces occupied by people as a minimum. Include operating hardware, non-corroding framed metal screens for operable sash, integrated blinds set between glass panels and security grilles. Provide jamb support for larger windows where recommended by manufacturer.

1. Metal Windows: All windows shall conform to ANSI/AAMA/WDMA 101. Metal windows with insulating glass shall have thermally broken frames and sash. Factory finish aluminum windows

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2. Wood Windows: Clad wood and wood windows shall consist of complete units including sash, glass, frame, weatherstripping, insect screen, and hardware. Window units shall meet the requirements of AAMA 101, except maximum air infiltration shall not exceed 0.30 CFM per linear foot of sash crack when tested under uniform static air pressure difference of 7.66 Kg/m

(1.57 psf).

3. Storefronts: Provide one-story storefront system fabricated from formed and extruded aluminum and glass components for exterior use. Utilize the specific section of the Standard Design-Build Performance Technical Specifications Section B202002 for the storefront to be provided.

Storefront framing shall meet or exceed the structural requirements, as measured in accordance with ANSI/ASTM E330: Design system to withstand this as a minimum and comply with design pressure established within the required ASCE 7-05 Wind Speed Calculations determined by the overall average opening within the project.

4. Glazing: All exterior glazing shall be insulating glass.

a) Clear Glass - Type I, Class 1 (clear), Quality q4 (A);

b) Heat-Absorbing Glass - ASTM 1036, Type I, Class 2 Quality q3 (select) ray frames;

c) Wire Glass - Type II, Class 1, Form 1, Quality q8 Mesh m1 or Form 2, Quality q7;

d) Laminated Glass - ASTM 1172, total thickness shall be nominally 6 mm (1/4 inch);

e) Insulating Glass Units - Typically ASTM C 1036, Type I, Class 1, Quality q4, minimum 6 mm;

f) Tempered Glass - ASTM C 1048, Kind FT (fully tempered);

g) Patterned Glass - ASTM 1036, Type II, Class 1 (translucent), Form 3 (patterned), Quality q7 (decorative), Finish f1 (patterned one side), Pattern p2 (geometric) 5.55 mm (7/32 inch) thick.

B2030 EXTERIOR DOORS

Exterior doors shall be heavy duty insulated steel doors and frames for service access. Door frames shall have welded corners. Use heavy-duty overhead holder and closer to protect doors from wind damage. Steel shall have G60 galvanized coating in accordance with ASTM A 924/A 924M and ASTM A 653/A 653M when the job site is located within 300 feet from a body of salt water. Provide commercial quality, coating Class A zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A591 for other steel or steel skin hollow metal doors at other locations. Provide kickplates on the inside face of all exterior doors. Weather-protect all exterior doors and related construction with low infiltration weatherstripping and sealants. Provide threshold with offset to stop water penetration while maintaining accessibility compliance. Conform to the design criteria of ASCE 7. See the hardware schedule for door hardware requirements.

1. Steel Doors: Exterior doors shall comply with ANSI A250.8-1998 (SDI-100). Hardware preparation shall be in accordance with ANSI A250.6. Doors shall be hung in accordance with

ANSI A115.16.

a. Doors Required:

1) Standard Duty Doors - Level 1, MSG # 20 (IP 0.032”, 0.8 mm), physical performance Level C, Model 1 or 2.

2) Heavy Duty Doors – MSG # 18 (IP 0,042”, 1 mm), physical performance Level B, Model 1 or 2.

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3) Extra Heavy Duty Doors – Level 3, MSG #16, (0.053”, 1.3 mm) physical performance Level A, Model 1, 2, or 3.

4) Maximum Duty Doors – Level 4 (IP 0.067”, 1.6 mm), physical performance Level A, Model 1 or 2.

b. Insulated steel doors and frames are required for entrances to dwelling units, and may also be specified as a Contractor's option to Level 1 standard hollow metal doors. Do not use wood doors for exterior doors, unless they are fully protected from the elements, an exterior grade species, and specially finished. If wood doors are used, provide in accordance with Standard Design-Build Performance Technical Specification Paragraph B203001 2.

2. Standard Steel Frames; ANSI A 250.8. Form frames with welded corners for installation in exterior walls. Form stops and beads of 20 gage steel. Frames shall be set in accordance with ASTM A250.11. Anchor all frames with a minimum of three jamb anchors and base steel anchors per frame, zinc-coated or painted with rust-inhibitive paint, not lighter than 18 gage. Mortar infill frames in masonry walls, and infill with gypsum board compound at each jamb anchor in metal frame walls. Only use surface exposed bolted anchors in concrete walls.

3. Door and Frame Finishes: a) Exterior Doors, Factory-Primed and Field Painted Finish - Doors and frames shall be factory primed with a rust inhibitive coating as specified in ANSI A250.8.

Factory prime doors on six sides of the door; b) Exterior Doors Galvanized Finish -- Shall be Commercial Quality, Coating Class A, zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A 591 when facility is located further than 91 meters (300 feet) from the ocean. When facility is located within 91 meters (300 feet) of the ocean, provide G60 galvanized coating in accordance with ASTM A 924/A 924M and ASTM A 653/A 653M.

4. Upward Acting Doors: Upward acting doors shall be capable of withstanding the design wind loading of ASCE 7. Provide galvanized steel tracks not lighter than 14 gage for 50 mm (2 inch) tracks and not lighter than 12 gage for 75 mm (3 inch) track. Provide a positive locking device and cylinder lock with two keys on manually operated doors.

5. Overhead and Roll-up Doors: Large exterior overhead and roll-up doors system shall consist of manual or automatic exterior doors and door assemblies.

6. Rolling Service Doors and Grilles: Coiling overhead doors shall have minimum 22 gage thermal insulated slats. Electric operators shall have three-button switches conforming to NEMA MG 1, NEMA ICS 1, and NEMA ICS 2, and auxiliary hand chain operation, weather-stripping and wind-locks. Doors shall be capable of withstanding the design wind loading of ASCE 7 and still operate normally. Finish of the door shall be hot-dipped galvanized with a painted finish.

7. Sectional Overhead Doors: Sectional overhead doors shall conform to NAGDM 102, Residential or Commercial or Industrial door standards. If doors are electrically operated, pushbuttons shall be full-guarded to prevent accidental operation, and include limit switches to automatically stop doors at the fully open and closed positions. Limit switch positions shall be readily adjustable.

8. Hardware: Provide the services of a Certified Door Hardware Consultant to prepare the door hardware schedule.

Provide all new hardware with satin chrome finish throughout. Hardware shall be commercial grade, suitable for the operational requirements and in compliance with life safety code and handicapped accessibility requirements, similar in quality to the hardware shown in C1020 Interior Doors and Hardware below.

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Coordination: Provide a master keying system compatible with the existing base system.

Provide an emergency access key box for exterior door fireman key access. Coordinate with the local authority and the Contracting Officer to determine the local requirements for hardware, keying and master keying.

B30 ROOFING

For repair of existing roofing, the cutting of the existing roof shall be kept to a minimum and, where necessary, shall be made in a clean and orderly manner to prevent the appearance of a patch.

Repair all damage to existing and new roofing caused by the work of this Contract at no additional cost to the Government. The work shall be executed in such a manner as to maintain the integrity of the existing roofing manufacturer's warranty.

1. Pre-Roofing Conference: Prior to beginning roofing work, the Contractor shall hold a Pre- Roofing Conference with the personnel directly responsible for the roofing systems work, as well as the roofing manufacturer’s technical representative.

2. Roof Design Assurance: If the roofing project is significant (Significant Roof – A single or group of buildings greater than 1,400 m

(15,000 sf)), or where extenuating circumstances of the roof project such as building use, content, safety, or visibility require a roofing consultant, the Contractor shall utilize the services of a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) certified by the Roof Consultant Institute, or a Registered Professional architect or Engineer who specializes in roofing, to approve the roof design. The roof consultant must be engaged in roofing design and roofing construction as his primary endeavor. The roof consultant shall verify in writing that the design for the project is in accordance with the current edition of NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, UFC’s, and RFP, and standard industry practices and building codes.

If a Roof Design Assurance Consultant is needed, consider using a Registered Roof Observer as a QC specialist.

B3010 ROOF COVERINGS

Roof coverings and procedures shall comply with the requirements of UFC 3-110-03, Roofing, and NRCA, Roofing and Waterproofing Manual found at http://www.nrca.net/rp/technical/manual/manual.aspx as the primary NAVFAC roofing criteria.

Roof selection shall comply with UFC 3-330-02A, Design: Commentary on Roof Systems.

Determine wind uplift using wind speed in accordance with ASCE-7.

1. STEEP SLOPE ROOF SYSTEMS: Steep slope systems shall be roofs with a pitch greater than 3 in 12. Steep Slope Systems are slate roofing, Asphalt Shingles, Roof Tiles, Foam Set Tiles, Metal Roof Panels (Architectural Standing Seam Metal Roofs on supported substrate), and Structural Standing Seam Metal Roof (SSSMR). Asphalt shingles can only be used for residential construction and light commercial construction.

2. LOW SLOPE ROOF SYSTEMS: Low slope systems shall be roofs with a pitch 3 in 12 or less.

Low slope roofing systems shall be built-up asphalt roofing (aggregate surfaced, with modified bituminous components), modified bituminous membrane roofing of a minimum of 3 plies with aggregate surface or granular surface modified bitumen cap sheet, or structural standing seam metal roofing. Use epdm systems only to match existing construction.

3. ROOF COMPONENTS:

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a. Insulation: For existing structures, provide insulation in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1. For new construction, provide R-30 insulation in the ceilings, attic spaces and soffit areas for interior spaces. Injected polyurethane and Urea Formaldehyde Foam field applied shall not be used. Provide acoustical insulation above walls separating bathroom/restrooms and corridor and adjacent occupied spaces, and between offices and corridors. Insulation shall have a minimum sound attenuation rating of STC-55.

Insulation shall be Polyisocyanurate Rigid Board Insulation , Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation to conform to ASTM C 991, with Glass Mat Gypsum Roof Board for use above the deck or insulation conforming to ASTM C 1177/C 1177M, where necessary.

Only on portions of the roof where the sloping of structure does not allow the minimum slopes, provide a factory tapered roof insulation system to provide positive drainage of roof system, and to include drainage around curbs, penetrations, and projections through the roof plane.

Provide Glass Mat Protection Board meeting ASTM C 1177 for use as a thermal barrier (underlayment) or protection board for hot-mopped applications.

b. Vapor Retarder:–Determine the need and location in the roof assembly for a vapor retarder.

Where the mean January temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less, and the expected interior relative humidity is 45% or greater, use a vapor retarder. Otherwise, use ASHRAE

90.1 for the determination.

1) Vapor Retarders as Integral Facing - Alloy conforming to ASTM B 209, or Vapor Retarders Separate from Insulation - Vapor retarder material shall be 10 mil polyethylene sheeting conforming to ASTM D 4397.

2) A slip sheet is required to separate the roofing panels from the insulation facing where the facing would be in direct contact with the roofing panels. If a slip sheet is necessary for use with a vapor retarder, use a 5 lb. per 100 square feet rosin-sized, unsaturated building paper.

c. EPDM Rubber Boots: Flashing devices around pipe penetrations shall be flexible, one-piece devices molded from weather-resistant EPDM rubber.

d. Prefabricated Curbs and Equipment Support: Provide Prefabricated curbs and equipment supports shall be of structural quality, hot-dipped galvanized or galvanized sheet steel, factory primed and prepared for painting with mitered and welded joints. Integral base plates and water diverter crickets shall be provided. Minimum height of curb shall be 8 inches above finish roof.

e. Fasteners: Shall meet all requirements of the NRCA and Factory Mutual

f. Wood Nailers: Wood nailers shall be pressure-preservative-treated in accordance with AWPA M2 Standards, permanently marked or branded, and installed flush with the top of the adjacent insulation board.

g. Flashing and Sheet Metal: Provide flashing and sheet metal work including scuppers, splash pans, and sheet metal roofing. Flashing and sheet metal shall be provided in accordance with roof manufacturer’s printed installation instructions and in compliance with NRCA and SMACNA recommendations. Fabricate Flashing and sheet metal components from Copper, Lead-Coated Copper sheet, Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) - ASTM A

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653/ A 653M, Stainless Steel - ASTM A 167, Type 302 or 304, 2D finish, or Pre-Finished Aluminum.

h. Gutters and Downspouts: Provide gutters and downspouts compatible with roofing material and finish. Concealed (interior) gutters and downspouts are prohibited. Provide splash guards at points of discharge.

i. Roof Openings and Supports: Provide flashings for roof openings and supports as recommended by the NRCA. Assure all penetration flashings extend minimum 200 mm (8 inches) above the finished roof surface.

j. Roof Hatches: Provide roof hatch where required by OSHA, and as access to roof when roof mounted equipment is used or other routine roof maintenance is required.

k. Glazed Roof Openings: Skylights and other glazed roof openings shall be used only to supplement interior lighting levels (generally in steep slope or vertical applications), and otherwise, are discouraged from use.

l. Guards: Provide rails or guards as required by the OSHA, the International Building Code or other applicable safety standards.

m. Traffic Pads: Provide on roof system to protect roof from foot traffic. Provide traffic pads around roof mounted mechanical equipment and underneath removable mechanical equipment access panels. Traffic pads shall be of compatible material to roof.

4. OTHER ROOFING

a. Lightning Protection: Lightning protection component penetrations and attachments shall be sealed and flashed and anchored in a permanent manner and in a manner to avoid the degradation of the watertight integrity of the roof system.

b. Roof Drains (Existing): Where existing roof drains are to be reused in roof replacement construction, the contractor shall provide new, compatible flashing materials, a new drain clamping ring and new bolts for anchorage. Reuse of existing clamping ring and bolts is unacceptable.

SECTION C. INTERIORS

C10 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

C1010 PARTITIONS

1. Fixed Partitions: wood frame; light gage steel frame; concrete masonry complying with ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602 and associated ASTM Standards; or cast-in-place concrete complying with UFC 1-200-01, ACI 117 and ACI 301/301M. In addition, interior partitions shall comply with tables for sound isolation and noise reduction in Chapter 1, “Architectural Graphic Standards”.

Include a statement of adherence to the applicable criteria.

Gypsum board/stud partitions may be standard gypsum board, moisture resistant, or impact resistant. Use cement board in showers and other wet areas. Reinforce points where doorknobs can strike a wall and anchorage points for wall mounted equipment.

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2. Demountable or Removable Partitions: shall be of materials allowed by code and shall be anchored firmly to the structure to carry their own weight as well as impact forces and seismic lateral forces. Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating and Impact Isolation Class (IIC) rating shall be in accordance with ASTM E 90 or ASTM E 413 for frequency data,, and shall meet the requirements of the intended use in Part 3.

3. Glazed Partitions and Interior Windows: shall be of the materials allowed by code IBC, and shall comply with fire and smoke separation requirements. Provide safety glazing and fire resistant rating where they are required.

C1020 INTERIOR DOORS

1. Wood Doors: Stile and rail wood doors shall be WDMA I.S.6A-01, premium or custom grade, heavy duty or extra heavy duty. Flush wood doors shall be WDMA I.S.1A-04, premium or custom grade, heavy duty or extra heavy duty; or WDMA I.S.-97 (PC-5 5-ply particleboard core or SCLC- 5 5-ply structural composite lumber core). Doors adjacent to paneling or millwork shall comply with corresponding AWI millwork grade. Provide interior fire doors.

2. Steel doors: shall be ANSI A 250.8, Level 1, (occasional use, low abuse types such as closet doors without locks); Level 2, (low use, moderate abuse types such as office/storeroom doors);

Level 3, (moderate use, high abuse types such as BEQ sleeping room doors); Level 4, (high use, high abuse types such as corridors, stairways, assembly spaces, and main entry doors), with a physical performance level of ‘A’. Maximum door undercut shall not exceed 19 mm (3/4 inch).

3. Sound Insulated Doors and Frames: Utilize Sound Insulated Doors and Frames with sound control weatherstripping in rooms requiring wall assemblies to be sound insulated with a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating as required. The STC rating for the door and frame assembly shall be not less than the wall assembly STC rating.

4. Aluminum Doors and Frames: Provide swing-type aluminum doors and frames complete with framing members, transoms, side-lites, and accessories. Fabricate of ASTM B 221, Alloy 6063- TS for extrusions.

5. Steel Door Frames: ANSI A 250.8. Form frames with welded corners for installation in masonry partitions and knock-down field assembled corners for installation in metal stud and GWB partitions. Frames shall be set in accordance with SDI 105. Form stops and beads with 20 gauge steel.

Provide a minimum of three jamb anchors and base steel anchors per frame, zinc-coated or painted with rust-inhibitive paint, not lighter the 18 gauge. Secure frames to previously installed concrete or masonry with expansion bolts in accordance with SDI 11-F. Provide mortar infill of frames in masonry walls, and gypsum board compound infill at each jamb anchor in metal frame walls.

6. Fire doors: Provide in conformance with NFPA 80 an NFPA 105. Fire doors and frames shall bear the label of UL, FM or WHI attesting to the rating required. Door and frame assemblies shall be tested for conformance per NFPA 252 or UL 10B (for neutral pressure) or UL 10C (for positive pressure). Wood fire doors shall also comply with ASTM E 152.

Provide stainless steel astragals complying with NFPA 80 for fire-rated assemblies and NFPA 105 for smoke control assemblies.

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7. Interior Door Hardware: Provide the services of a certified door hardware consultant to prepare the door hardware schedule. Unless otherwise noted, interior doors shall include latch, hinges, door stops and door silencers. Provide closers and kick plates for fire-rated, corridor, stairway and high-use non-residential doors.

a. Hinges - BHMA A156.1, Grade 1, 108 x 108 mm (4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches) with non-removable pin or anti-friction bearing hinges.

b. Locks and Latches - For non-residential buildings use Series 1000, Operational Grade 1, Security Grade 2 for stairways, building entrances, corridors, assembly spaces, and other high use interior doors.