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SECTION 10 44 00
FIRE protection specialtIES
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 Related Documents
A.
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.02 Summary
A.
This Section includes the following:
1.
Portable fire extinguisher.
a.
With metal wall brackets for extinguishers mounted in service areas.
2.
Semi‑recessed fire‑protection cabinets for the following applications.
Portable fire extinguishers mounted in public areas.
1.03
REFERENCES
Definitions:
Or approved equal = Products similar to those listed immediately above and equivalent in quality, function, durability, and longevity (as determined by the Contracting Officer).
B.
Reference Standards:
1.04
SUBMITTALS
Submit the following in accordance with the General Requirements.
Product Data: Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for fire-protection specialties.
Fire Extinguishers: Include rating and classification.
b.
Cabinets: Include roughing‑in dimensions, details showing mounting methods, relationships of box and trim to surrounding construction, door hardware, cabinet type, trim style, and panel style.
1.05
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Source Limitations: Obtain fire extinguishers and cabinets through one source from a single manufacturer.
B.
NFPA Compliance: Fabricate and label fire extinguisher to comply with NFPA 10.
C.
Fire Extinguisher: Listed and labeled for type, rating, and classification by an independent testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
1.06
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
Do not deliver materials to the Site until areas in which they are to be installed are ready to receive them.
B.
Deliver materials to the Site in protective covering in a manner to protect their finishes.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01
MANUFACTURERS
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of this Section – and the Buy America Act, provide products by one of the following.
Fire‑Protection Specialties:
J.L. Industries Incorporated, a Division of Activar, Incorporated Construction Group, Bloomington MN (URL: www.jlindustries.com, Voice: 800.554.6077).
Larsen's Manufacturing Company, Minneapolis MN (URL: www.larsensmfg.com, Voice: 800.527.7367).
c.
Potter Roemer Division of Acorn Engineering Company, La Puente CA (URL: www.potterroemer.com, Voice: 800.366.3473).
d.
Or approved equal.
2.02
MATERIALS
A.
Stainless‑Steel Sheet: ASTM A‑666 / A‑666M, Type 302 or Type 304 alloy.
2.03 Manufactured Units
Portable Fire Extinguisher:
Multiple‑Purpose Dry‑Chemical Type: Ten‑pound nominal capacity and minimum UL‑rating of 4‑A : 60‑B : C, in enameled‑steel container.
B.
Fire‑Protection Cabinet:
Cabinet Construction: Provide the Cabinet Manufacturer's standard box (tub), with trim, frame, door, and hardware to suit cabinet type, trim style, and door style indicated. Weld joints and grind smooth. Miter and weld perimeter door frames.
Cabinet Metal: Stainless‑steel sheet.
Cabinet Type: Suitable for the following:
Fire extinguisher.
3.
Cabinet Mounting: Suitable for the following mounting condition:
Semi‑Recessed: Cabinet box partially recessed in walls of shallow depth to suit style of trim indicated.
4.
Cabinet Trim Style: Fabricate cabinet trim in one piece with corners mitered, welded, and ground smooth.
Rolled Edge Trim: 2 1/2‑inch backbend depth.
5.
Cabinet Trim Material: The Cabinet Manufacturer's standard, as follows:
Stainless‑steel sheet.
6.
Door Material: The Cabinet Manufacturer's standard, as follows:
Stainless‑steel sheet.
7.
Door Glazing: The Cabinet Manufacturer's standard, as follows:
Tempered Break Glass: ASTM C‑1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type I, Quality q3, 1.5 mm.
8.
Door Style: The Cabinet Manufacturer's standard design, as follows:
Vertical duo panel with frame.
9.
Door Construction: Fabricate doors according to the Cabinet Manufacturer's standards, of materials indicated, and coordinated with cabinet types and trim styles selected.
Provide minimum 1/2‑inch thick door frames, fabricated with tubular stiles and rails, and hollow‑metal design.
Provide inside latch and lock for break glass panels.
10.
Door Hardware: Provide the Cabinet Manufacturer's standard door‑operating hardware of proper type for cabinet type, trim style, and door material and style indicated. Provide either lever handle with cam action latch, or exposed or concealed door pull and friction latch. Provide concealed or continuous type hinge permitting door to open 180 degrees.
2.04
ACCESSORIES
Mounting Bracket: The Extinguisher Manufacturer's standard steel, designed to secure extinguisher, of size required for type and capacity of extinguisher indicated, with plated or baked‑enamel finish.
Provide brackets for extinguishers not located in cabinets.
B.
Break Glass Strike: Provide the Cabinet Manufacturer's standard metal strike, complete with chain and mounting clip, secured to cabinet.
C.
Identification: Provide lettering to comply with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) for letter style, color, size, spacing, and location. Locate as indicated by the Contracting Officer.
Identify bracket‑mounted extinguisher with the words "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" in red letter decals applied to wall surface.
2.05 Finishes
A.
Cabinet: Stainless Steel, Finish No. 4 per ASTM A‑480 / A‑480M.
B.
Trim and Door: Stainless Steel, Finish No. 4 per ASTM A‑480 / A‑480M.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine walls and partitions for suitable framing depth and blocking wheresemi‑recessed cabinet are to be installed.
Examine fire extinguishers for proper charging and tagging.
Remove and replace if damaged, defective, or undercharged.
C.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.02 Preparation
A.
Protect fire‑extinguisher cabinet finishes and adjacent surfaces and materials from damage or marring during installation.
3.03
INSTALLATION
A.
General: Comply with the Fire Protection Specialties Manufacturer's written instructions for installing fire protection specialties.
Fire Extinguishers and Fire‑Extinguisher Cabinets:
Locate fire extinguishers and fire‑extinguisher cabinets as indicated on the Drawings and per NFPA 10.
Mount on walls per ADAAG and NFPA 10.
Fasten mounting brackets securely to structure, square and plumb.
Prepare recess for cabinet as required by type and size of cabinet and trim style. Fasten cabinet securely to structure, square and plumb, in recess.
Mounting Height:
1) Install so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 48 inches above the floor.
2) In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the fire extinguisher and the floor be less than 4 inches.
3.04
ADJUSTING
A.
Adjust cabinet door swing or operate freely.
B.
Refinish or replace cabinet and door damaged during installation.
3.05
PROTECTION
Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure that cabinet and door are without damage or deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.
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