10 26 13 WALL AND CORNER GUARDS.doc

SECTION 10 26 13

WALL AND CORNER GUARDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.1.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. Unless otherwise noted, the latest published version and/or revision shall be used.

1.1.1.1 ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

a. AA DAF-45 Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

1.1.1.2 ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

a. ASTM A 167 Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

b. ASTM B 221 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

c. ASTM D 256 Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics

d. ASTM D 543 Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

e. ASTM D 635 Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position

f. ASTM E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

g. ASTM G 21 Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi

1.1.1.3 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

a. NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

1.1.1.4 SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL (SAE)

a. SAE J1545 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes, Textiles and Colored Trim

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.2.1 Government approval may be required on any of the following items. Items requiring submittals will be listed on the AF Form 66. Provide copies of all submittals per the requirements in Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, or as listed on the AF Form 66.

1.2.1.1 SD-02 Shop Drawings

a. Corner Guards

b. Door Protectors

1.2.1.2 SD-03 Product Data

a. Corner Guards

b. Door Protectors

1.2.1.3 SD-04 Samples

a. Finish

(1) Submit samples indicating color and texture of materials requiring color and finish.

1.2.1.4 SD-06 Test Reports

a. Corner Guards

b. Door Protectors

1.2.1.5 SD-07 Certificates

a. Corner Guards

b. Door Protectors

1.3 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.3.1 Materials shall be delivered to the project site in manufacturer's original unopened containers with seals unbroken and labels and trademarks intact. Materials shall be kept dry, protected from weather and damage, and stored under cover. Materials shall be stored at approximately 70 degrees F for at least 48 hours prior to installation.

1.4 WARRANTY

1.4.1 Manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a 1 year period shall be provided.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

2.1.1 To the maximum extent possible, corner guards, door and door frame protectors, wall guards (bumper guards), wall panels and wall covering shall be the standard products of a single manufacturer and shall be furnished as detailed. Drawings show general configuration of products required, and items differing in minor details from those shown will be acceptable.

2.1.1.1 Resilient Material

a. Resilient material shall consist of high impact resistant extruded acrylic vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, or injection molded thermal plastic and shall conform to the following:

(1) Minimum Impact Resistance

(a) Minimum impact resistance shall be 18 ft-lbs/sq. inch when tested in accordance with ASTM D 256, (Izod impact, ft-lbs per sq inch notched).

(2) Fire Rating

(a) Fire rating shall be Class 1 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, having a maximum flame spread of 25 and a smoke developed rating of 450 or less. Material shall be rated self extinguishing when tested in accordance with ASTM D 635. Material shall be labeled and tested by an approved nationally known testing laboratory. Resilient material used for protection on fire rated doors and frames shall be listed by the testing laboratory performing the tests. Resilient material installed on fire rated wood/steel door and frame assemblies shall have been tested on similar type assemblies. Test results of material tested on any other combination of door/frame assembly will not be acceptable.

(3) Integral Color

(a) Colored components shall have integral color and shall be matched in accordance with SAE J1545 to within plus or minus 1.0 on the CIE-LCH scales.

(4) Chemical and Stain Resistance

(a) Materials shall be resistant to chemicals and stains reagents in accordance with ASTM D 543.

(5) Fungal and Bacterial Resistance

(a) Materials shall be resistant to fungi and bacteria in accordance with ASTM G 21, as applicable.

2.2 CORNER GUARDS

2.2.1 Resilient Corner Guards

2.2.1.1 Corner guard units shall be flush mounted or surface mounted type, radius formed to profile shown. Corner guards shall extend from floor to ceiling or be height as indicated. Mounting hardware, cushions, and base plates shall be furnished. Assembly shall consist of a snap-on corner guard formed from high impact resistant resilient material, minimum 0.078 inch thick, mounted on a continuous aluminum retainer. Extruded aluminum retainer shall conform to ASTM B 221, alloy 6063, and temper T5 or T6. Flush mounted type guards shall act as a stop for adjacent wall finish material. Factory fabricated end closure caps shall be furnished for top and bottom of surface mounted corner guards. Flush mounted corner guards installed in fire rated wall shall maintain the rating of the wall. Insulating materials that are an integral part of the corner guard system shall be provided by the manufacturer of the corner guard system. Exposed metal portions of fire rated assemblies shall have a paintable surface.

2.2.2 Stainless Steel Corner Guards

2.2.2.1 Stainless steel corner guards shall be fabricated of 0.0625 inch thick material conforming to ASTM A 167, type 302 or 304. Corner guards shall extend from floor to ceiling or be height as indicated. Corner guard shall be formed to dimensions shown.

2.3 DOOR PROTECTORS

2.3.1 Door envelope Door knob and door frame protection items shall consist of high impact resistant acrylic vinyl or polyvinyl chloride resilient material, minimum 0.060 inch thick for doors and 0.035 inch thick for door frames. Coordinate door and door frame protection material requirements with door and frame suppliers to insure fit for all components and color matching with other resilient materials. Provide adhesive as recommended by resilient material manufacturer.

2.4 TRIM, FASTENERS AND ANCHORS

2.4.1 Vinyl trim, fasteners and anchors shall be provided for each specific installation as shown.

2.5 FINISH

2.5.1 Resilient Material Finish

2.5.1.1 Finish for resilient material shall be embossed stipple or high gloss vinyl texture with colors in accordance with SAE J1545.

2.6 ADHESIVES

2.6.1 Adhesive for resilient material shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.7 COLOR

2.7.1 Color shall be as selected from manufacturer’s standard colors. Color listed is not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other manufacturers.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Corner Guards and Wall Guards (Bumper Guards)

3.1.1.1 Material shall be mounted at location indicated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.1.2 Door protectors.

3.1.2.1 Surfaces to receive protection shall be clean, smooth, and free of obstructions. Protectors shall be installed after frames are in place, but prior to hanging of doors, in accordance with manufacturer's specific instructions. Adhesives shall be applied in controlled environment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Protection for fire doors and frames shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80.

3.1.2.2 Mount guards on external corners of interior walls, partitions and columns as per manufacturer's recommendations.

3.1.2.3 Where corner guards are installed on walls, partitions or columns finished with plaster or ceramic tile, anchor corner guards as indicated. Coat back surfaces of corner guards, where shown, with a non-flammable, sound deadening material. Corner guards shall overlap finish plaster surfaces.

a. Where corner guards are installed on exposed structural glazed facing tile units or masonry wall, partitions or columns, anchor corner guards to existing walls with 1/4 inch oval head stainless steel countersunk expansion or toggle bolts or anchor corner guards with four nominal 0.0516 inch thick, adjustable galvanized steel anchors, spaced as shown. Grout spaces solid between guards and backing with portland cement and sand mortar.

b. Where corner guards are installed on gypsum board, clean surfaces and anchor guards with a neoprene solvent-type contact adhesive specifically manufactured for use on gypsum board construction. Remove excess adhesive from the guard edges and allow to cure undisturbed for 24 hours.

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