S02 Attachment 3 Specifications.pdf

Loma Linda VAMC Upgrade Electrical System

Loma Linda, CA Project #605-21-404

05-01-20

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

(SAMPLE LIST OF DRAWINGS)

VAMC LOMA LINDA (SPEC No.)

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

SITE PLANNING

L1 Site Plan

L2 Planting Plan

L3 Site and Planting Details

ELECTRICAL

E-000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

EP100A PANEL LOCATIONS – BASEMENT, SERVICE BAY 1

EP100A.1 BASEMENT, SERVICE BAY 1 - PANEL SCHEDULES AND

PICTURES

EP100B PANEL LOCATIONS – BASEMENT, SERVICE BAY 8

EP100B.1 BASEMENT, SERVICE BAY 8 - PANEL SCHEDULES AND

PICTURES

EP101A PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1

EP101A.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101A.2 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101B PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2

EP101B.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101B.2 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101C PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3

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EP101C.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101C.2 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101D PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4

EP101D.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101D.2 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101E PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5

EP101E.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101E.2 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101F PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6

EP101F.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101G PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7

EP101G.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101H PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8

EP101H.1 FIRST FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101I PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, EQUIP ROOM 1D-01

EP101I.1 FIRST FLOOR, EQUIP ROOM 1D-01 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101J PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, MECH ROOM 1E-66

EP101J.1 FIRST FLOOR, MECH ROOM 1E-66 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101K PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, MECH ROOM 1E-108

EP101K.1 FIRST FLOOR, MECH ROOM 1E-108 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101L PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, ELEC ROOM 104

EP101L.1 FIRST FLOOR, ELEC ROOM 104 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP101M PANEL LOCATIONS – FIRST FLOOR, MECH ROOM 1C-09

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EP101M.1 FIRST FLOOR, MECH ROOM 1C-09 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102A PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1

EP102A.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102B PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2

EP102B.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102C PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3

EP102C.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102D PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4

EP102D.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102E PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5

EP102E.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102F PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6

EP102F.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102F.2 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102G PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7

EP102G.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102G.2 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102H PANEL LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8

EP102H.1 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102H.2 SECOND FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP102I PANEL AND TRANSFORMER LOCATIONS – SECOND FLOOR,

MEZZANINE

EP102I.1 SECOND FLOOR, MEZZANINE – PANEL SCHEDULES AND

PICTURES

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EP103A PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1

EP103A.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103A.2 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1 – PANEL SCHEDULES

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EP103B PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2

EP103B.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103B.2 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2 – PANEL SCHEDULES

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EP103C PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3

EP103C.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3 – PANEL SCHEDULES

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EP103D PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4

EP103D.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103D.2 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4 – PANEL SCHEDULES

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EP103E PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5

EP103E.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103F PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6

EP103F.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103F.2 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103G PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7

EP103G.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103H PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8

EP103H.1 THIRD FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103I PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, IT ROOM 3E18

EP103I.1 THIRD FLOOR, IT ROOM 3E18 – PANEL SCHEDULES AND

PICTURES

EP103J PANEL LOCATIONS – THIRD FLOOR, MECH ROOM 3E-07

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EP103J.1 THIRD FLOOR, MECH ROOM 3E-07 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP103K TRANFORMER LOCATION AND SCHEDULE – THIRD FLOOR,

NEAR 3E-03

EP104A PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1

EP104A.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 1 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP104B PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2

EP104B.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 2 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP104C PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3

EP104C.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 3 – PANEL SCHEDULES

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EP104D PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4

EP104D.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 4 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP104E PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5

EP104E.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 5 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP104F PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6

EP104F.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 6 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP104G PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7

EP104G.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 7 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP104H PANEL LOCATIONS – FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8

EP104H.1 FOURTH FLOOR, SERVICE BAY 8 – PANEL SCHEDULES

AND PICTURES

EP105A PANEL LOCATIONS – PENTHOUSE 2

EP105A.1 PENTHOUSE 2 – PANEL SCHEDULES AND PICTURES

EP105B PANEL LOCATIONS – PENTHOUSE 3

EP105B.1 PENTHOUSE 3 – PANEL SCHEDULES AND PICTURES

EP105C PANEL LOCATIONS – PENTHOUSE 5

EP105C.1 PENTHOUSE 5 – PANEL SCHEDULES AND PICTURES

EP105D PANEL LOCATIONS – PENTHOUSE 6

EP105D.1 PENTHOUSE 6 – PANEL SCHEDULES AND PICTURES

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EP401 NORMAL POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAMS – SERVICE BAY 1

AND 2

EP402 NORMAL POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAMS – SERVICE BAY 3

AND 4

EP403 NORMAL POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAMS – SERVICE BAY 5

AND 6

EP404 NORMAL POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAMS – SERVICE BAY 7

AND 8

EP405 NORMAL POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAMS – ELECTRICAL

ROOM MD-02

EP406 EMERGENCY POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAMS – SERVICE BAY

1,2,3, AND 4

EP407 EMERGENCY POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAMS – SERVICE BAY

5,6,7, AND 8

EP408 EMERGENCY POWER ONE LINE DIAGRAM – ELECTRICAL

ROOM MD-02

EP501 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – FIRST FLOOR

EP502 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – FIRST FLOOR

EP503 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – SECOND FLOOR

EP504 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – SECOND FLOOR

EP505 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – THIRD FLOOR

EP506 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – THIRD FLOOR

EP507 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – FOURTH FLOOR

EP508 DISTRIBUTION PANELS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK

WIRING DIAGRAM – PENTHOUSE

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SECTION 02 41 00

DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

This section specifies demolition and removal of buildings, portions of buildings, utilities, other structures and debris from trash dumps shown.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

B. Safety Requirements: Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements Article, ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP).

D. Reserved items that are to remain the property of the Government:

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

G. Environmental Protection: Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS.

H. Construction Waste Management: Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE

MANAGEMENT.

I. Infectious Control: Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1.3 PROTECTION:

A. Perform demolition in such manner as to eliminate hazards to persons and property; to minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of structures.

Comply with requirements of GENERAL CONDITIONS Article, ACCIDENT

PREVENTION.

B. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations.

Comply with requirements of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS.

C. Maintain fences, barricades, lights, and other similar items around exposed excavations until such excavations have been completely filled.

D. Provide enclosed dust chutes with control gates from each floor to carry debris to truck beds and govern flow of material into truck.

Provide overhead bridges of tight board or prefabricated metal construction at dust chutes to protect persons and property from falling debris.

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E. Prevent spread of flying particles and dust. Sprinkle rubbish and debris with water to keep dust to a minimum. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable condition such as, but not limited to; ice, flooding, or pollution. Vacuum and dust the work area daily.

F. In addition to previously listed fire and safety rules to be observed in performance of work, include following:

1. No wall or part of wall shall be permitted to fall outwardly from structures.

2. Maintain at least one stairway in each structure in usable condition to highest remaining floor. Keep stairway free of obstructions and debris until that level of structure has been removed.

3. Wherever a cutting torch or other equipment that might cause a fire is used, provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immediate use. Instruct all possible users in use of fire extinguishers.

4. Keep hydrants clear and accessible at all times. Prohibit debris from accumulating within a radius of (15 feet) of fire hydrants.

G. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. The contractor shall take necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Medical Center; any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Resident Engineer. The

Contractor shall coordinate the work of this section with all other work and shall construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. The Contractor shall ensure that structural elements are not overloaded and shall be responsible for increasing structural supports or adding new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload structural elements. Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition or removal works.

Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement must have Resident

Engineer’s approval.

H. The work shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

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I. The work shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1.4 UTILITY SERVICES:

A. Demolish and remove outside utility service lines shown to be removed.

B. Remove abandoned outside utility lines that would interfere with installation of new utility lines and new construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 DEMOLITION:

A. Completely demolish and remove buildings and structures, including all appurtenances related or connected thereto, as noted below:

1. As required for installation of new utility service lines.

2. To full depth within an area defined by hypothetical lines located

(5 feet) outside building lines of new structures.

B. Debris, including brick, concrete, stone, metals and similar materials shall become property of Contractor and shall be disposed of by him daily, off the Medical Center to avoid accumulation at the demolition site. Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be stored in areas specified by the Resident Engineer. Break up concrete slabs below grade that do not require removal from present location into pieces not exceeding (24 inches) square to permit drainage. Contractor shall dispose debris in compliance with applicable federal, state or local permits, rules and/or regulations.

C. In removing buildings and structures of more than two stories, demolish work story by story starting at highest level and progressing down to third floor level. Demolition of first and second stories may proceed simultaneously.

D. Remove and legally dispose of all materials, other than earth to remain as part of project work, from any trash dumps shown. Materials removed shall become property of contractor and shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable federal, state or local permits, rules and/or regulations be hauled to VA specified disposal site. All materials in the indicated trash dump areas, including above surrounding grade and extending to a depth of (5feet) below surrounding grade, shall be included as part of the lump sum compensation for the work of this section. Materials that are located beneath the surface of the surrounding ground more than (5 feet), or materials that are

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E. Remove existing utilities as indicated or uncovered by work and terminate in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the Resident Engineer.

When Utility lines are encountered that are not indicated on the drawings, the Resident Engineer shall be notified prior to further work in that area.

3.2 CLEAN-UP:

On completion of work of this section and after removal of all debris, leave site in clean condition satisfactory to Resident Engineer.

Clean-up shall include off the Medical Center Cemetery Property disposal of all items and materials not required to remain property of the Government as well as all debris and rubbish resulting from demolition operations.

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SECTION 07 84 00

FIRESTOPPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Provide UL or equivalent approved firestopping system for the closures of openings in walls, floors, and roof decks against penetration of flame, heat, and smoke or gases in fire resistant rated construction.

B. Provide UL or equivalent approved firestopping system for the closure of openings in walls against penetration of gases or smoke in smoke partitions.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. No related sections – Provide Firestopping at all new penetrations in existing electrical room walls to maintain existing ratings, Minimum 1 hour.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Installer qualifications.

C. Inspector qualifications.

D. Manufacturers literature, data, and installation instructions for types of firestopping and smoke stopping used.

E. List of FM, UL, or WH classification number of systems installed.

F. Certified laboratory test reports for ASTM E814 tests for systems not listed by FM, UL, or WH proposed for use.

G. Submit certificates from manufacturer attesting that firestopping materials comply with the specified requirements.

1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials in their original unopened containers with manufacturer’s name and product identification.

B. Store in a location providing protection from damage and exposure to the elements.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. FM, UL, or WH or other approved laboratory tested products will be acceptable.

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm that has been approved by FM Global according to FM Global 4991 or been evaluated by UL and found to comply with UL’s “Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Requirements.” Submit qualification data.

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C. Inspector Qualifications: Contractor to engage a qualified inspector to perform inspections and final reports. The inspector to meet the criteria contained in ASTM E699 for agencies involved in quality assurance and to have a minimum of two years’ experience in construction field inspections of firestopping systems, products, and assemblies. The inspector to be completely independent of, and divested from, the Contractor, the installer, the manufacturer, and the supplier of material or item being inspected. Submit inspector qualifications.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

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

Materials

E699-16.................Standard Specification for Agencies Involved in

Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of

Manufactured Building Components

E814-13a(2017)..........Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems

E2174-20a...............Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of

Installed Firestop Systems

E2393-20................Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of

Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and

Perimeter Fire Barriers

C. FM Global (FM):

Annual Issue Approval Guide Building Materials

4991-13.................Approval of Firestop Contractors

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Annual Issue Building Materials Directory

E. Annual Issue Fire Resistance Directory

723-Edition 11(2018)....Standard for Test for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

1479-04(2015)...........Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops

F. Intertek Testing Services - Warnock Hersey (ITS-WH):

Annual Issue Certification Listings

G. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

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40 CFR 59(2014).........National Volatile Organic Compound Emission

Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRESTOP SYSTEMS

A. Provide either factory built (Firestop Devices) or field erected

(through-Penetration Firestop Systems) to form a specific building system maintaining required integrity of the fire barrier and stop the passage of gases or smoke. Firestop systems to accommodate building movements without impairing their integrity.

B. Through-penetration firestop systems and firestop devices tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479 using the "F" or "T" rating to maintain the same rating and integrity as the fire barrier being sealed. "T" ratings are not required for penetrations smaller than or equal to 101 mm (4 inches) nominal pipe or 0.01 square meter (16 square inches) in overall cross sectional area.

C. Firestop sealants used for firestopping or smoke sealing to have the following properties:

1. Contain no flammable or toxic solvents.

2. Release no dangerous or flammable out gassing during the drying or curing of products.

3. Water-resistant after drying or curing and unaffected by high humidity, condensation or transient water exposure.

4. When installed in exposed areas, capable of being sanded and finished with similar surface treatments as used on the surrounding wall or floor surface.

5. VOC Content: Firestopping sealants and sealant primers to comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, (EPA Method 24):

a. Sealants: 250 g/L.

b. Sealant Primers for Nonporous Substrates: 250 g/L.

c. Sealant Primers for Porous Substrates: 775 g/L.

D. Firestopping system or devices used for penetrations by glass pipe, plastic pipe or conduits, unenclosed cables, or other non-metallic materials to have following properties:

1. Classified for use with the particular type of penetrating material used.

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2. Penetrations containing loose electrical cables, computer data cables, and communications cables protected using firestopping systems that allow unrestricted cable changes without damage to the seal.

E. Maximum flame spread of 25 and smoke development of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Material to be an approved firestopping material as listed in UL Fire Resistance Directory or by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

F. FM, UL, or WH rated or tested by an approved laboratory in accordance with ASTM E814.

G. Materials to be nontoxic and noncarcinogen at all stages of application or during fire conditions and to not contain hazardous chemicals.

Provide firestop material that is free from Ethylene Glycol, PCB, MEK, and asbestos.

H. For firestopping exposed to view, traffic, moisture, and physical damage, provide products that do not deteriorate when exposed to these conditions.

1. For piping penetrations for plumbing and wet-pipe sprinkler systems, provide moisture-resistant through-penetration firestop systems.

2. For floor penetrations with annular spaces exceeding 101 mm

(4 inches) or more in width and exposed to possible loading and traffic, provide firestop systems capable of supporting the floor loads involved either by installing floor plates or by other means acceptable to the firestop manufacturer.

3. For penetrations involving insulated piping, provide through-penetration firestop systems not requiring removal of insulation.

2.2 SMOKE STOPPING IN SMOKE PARTITIONS

A. Provide silicone sealant in smoke partitions as specified in Section

07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

B. Provide mineral fiber filler and bond breaker behind sealant.

C. Sealants to have a maximum flame spread of 25 and smoke developed of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

D. When used in exposed areas capable of being sanded and finished with similar surface treatments as used on the surrounding wall or floor surface.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Submit product data and installation instructions, as required by article, submittals, after an on-site examination of areas to receive firestopping.

B. Examine substrates and conditions with installer present for compliance with requirements for opening configuration, penetrating items, substrates, and other conditions affecting performance of firestopping.

Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Remove dirt, grease, oil, laitance and form-release agents from concrete, loose materials, or other substances that prevent adherence and bonding or application of the firestopping or smoke stopping materials.

B. Remove insulation on insulated pipe for a distance of 150 mm (6 inches) on each side of the fire rated assembly prior to applying the firestopping materials unless the firestopping materials are tested and approved for use on insulated pipes.

C. Prime substrates where required by joint firestopping system manufacturer using that manufacturer’s recommended products and methods. Confine primers to areas of bond; do not allow spillage and migration onto exposed surfaces.

D. Masking Tape: Apply masking tape to prevent firestopping from contacting adjoining surfaces that will remain exposed upon completion of work and that would otherwise be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning methods used to remove smears from firestopping materials. Remove tape as soon as it is possible to do so without disturbing seal of firestopping with substrates.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Do not begin firestopping work until the specified material data and installation instructions of the proposed firestopping systems have been submitted and approved.

B. Install firestopping systems with smoke stopping in accordance with FM, UL, WH, or other approved system details and installation instructions.

C. Install smoke stopping seals in smoke partitions.

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3.4 CLEAN-UP

A. As work on each floor is completed, remove materials, litter, and debris.

B. Clean up spills of liquid type materials.

C. Clean off excess fill materials and sealants adjacent to openings and joints as work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials approved by manufacturers of firestopping products and of products in which opening and joints occur.

D. Protect firestopping during and after curing period from contact with contaminating substances or from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes so that they are without deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated firestopping immediately and install new materials to provide firestopping complying with specified requirements.

3.5 INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

A. Do not conceal or enclose firestop assemblies until inspection is complete and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

B. Furnish service of approved inspector to inspect firestopping in accordance with ASTM E2393 and ASTM E2174 for firestop inspection, and document inspection results. Submit written reports indicating locations of and types of penetrations and type of firestopping used at each location; type is to be recorded by UL listed printed numbers.

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SECTION 09 23 00

GYPSUM PLASTERING

A. This section specifies metal and gypsum lathing and gypsum plaster.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Room finish schedule.

B. Section 09 24 00, PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING: Cement plaster.

C. Section 09 26 00, VENEER PLASTERING: Veneer plaster.

1.3 TERMINOLOGY

A. Definitions and description of terms to be in accordance with

ASTM C11, ASTM C841, and ASTM C842 and as specified.

B. Underside of Structure Overhead: In spaces where steel trusses or bar joists are shown, the underside of structure overhead is the underside of the floor or roof construction supported by beams, trusses, and bar joists.

C. Self-furring Lath: Metal plastering bases having dimples or crimps designed to hold the back plane of the lath (1/4 to

3/8 inch) away from the plane of the solid backing.

D. Solid Backing or Solid Bases: Concrete, masonry, sheathing, rigid insulation, and similar materials to which plaster is directly applied.

E. Wet Areas: Areas of a building where cyclic or continuous exposure to very humid or wet conditions, or in which a dew point condition may occur in the plaster.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

1. PART 2 - PRODUCTS

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Details of floating interior angle unrestrained construction.

2. Details of assembly and anchorage of lath and accessories.

C. Manufacturers' Literature and Data:

1. Accessories for plaster, each type.

2. Metal plaster bases, each type.

3. Fasteners.

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4. Bonding compounds, including application instructions.

5. Admixtures, including mixing and application instructions.

D. Manufacturers certificates:

1. Gypsum plaster.

E. Samples: Accessories for plaster, each type, not less than

(6 inches) long.

F. Panel showing finish coat, (6 by 12) inches) minimum.

G. Installer qualifications.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Deliver manufactured materials in the manufacturers’ original unbroken packages or containers which are labeled plainly with the manufacturers’ names and brands. Keep cementitious materials dry and stored off the ground, under cover, and away from sweating walls and other damp surfaces until ready for use.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Comply with ASTM C842 requirements.

B. Maintain work areas at not less than 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or greater than 27 degrees C (80 degrees F) for not less than one

(1) week prior to application of plaster, continuously during application of plaster, and one (1) week after plaster has set or until plaster has dried.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installers qualifications: Work to be performed by installer having a minimum of three (3) years’ experience for work relating to this Section.

1.8 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Where indicated on construction documents, provide gypsum plaster assemblies identical to those of assemblies tested for fire resistance according to ASTM E119 by a qualified testing agency.

B. Where indicated on construction documents provide gypsum plaster assemblies identical to those of assemblies tested for STC ratings according to ASTM E90 and classified according to ASTM

E413 by a qualified testing agency.

1.9 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 basic designation only.

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B. ASTM International (ASTM):

A641/A641M-19...........Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

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

Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip

Process

C11-18b.................Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related

Building Materials and Systems.

C28/C28M-10(2020).......Gypsum Plasters

C35-01(2019)............Inorganic Aggregates For Use in Gypsum Plaster

C206-14.................Finishing Hydrated Lime

C472-20.................Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plaster and

Gypsum Concrete

C631-09(2020)...........Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum

Plastering

C841-03(2018)...........Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring

C842-05(2015)...........Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster

C847-18.................Metal Lath

C1002-18................Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the

Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal

Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs

D3678-19................Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

Interior-Profile Extrusions

E413-16.................Classification for Rating Sound Insulation

E90-09(2016)............Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of

Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building

Partitions and Elements

C. Commercial Item Description (CID):

A-A-55615-95(R2006).....Shield, Expansion; (Wood Screw and Log Bolt

Self-Threading Anchor)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PLASTERING BASES (LATH)

A. Expanded-Metal Lath: ASTM C847, cold-rolled carbon-steel sheet with ASTM A653/A653M, G60 (Z180), hot-dip galvanized-zinc coating.

1. Paper Backing: Kraft paper factory bonded to back of lath.

2. Diamond-Mesh Lath:

a. Type: Self-furring.

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b. Weight: 1.4 kg/square meter (2.5 pound/square yard)

3. (3/8-inch) Rib Lath: 1.8 kg/square meter (3.4 pound/square yard).

B. Gypsum Lath:

1. Sheet; (2 feet. x 8 feet.).

2. (3/8 inch) thick.

3. Type “X” for fire rated assemblies.

2.2 GYPSUM PLASTERS

A. Base Coat: High strength gypsum plaster with a minimum average, dry compressive strength of 19 MPa (2800 psi) according to ASTM

C472 for a mix of (100 pounds) of plaster and .06 cubic meter (2 cubic feet) of sand.

B. Finish Coat: High strength gypsum gauging plaster with a minimum average dry compressive strength of 34 MPa (5000 pounds square inch) according to ASTM C472.

2.3 LIME

A. ASTM C206, Type S.

2.4 AGGREGATES:

A. Natural sand, except grade aggregates in accordance with ASTM

C35, "TABLE 1".

B. Vermiculite and perlite aggregates are not acceptable, except where required for fire rated assemblies.

2.5 BONDING COMPOUND (FOR INTERIOR WORK)

A. ASTM C631, except water re-emulsifiable compound is prohibited.

2.6 ACCESSORIES FOR GYPSUM PLASTER

A. General: Coordinate depth of trim and accessories with thicknesses and number of plaster coats required as per ASTM

C841.

B. Cornerite: Fabricated from expanded-metal lath with ASTM

A653/A653M, G60 (Z180), hot-dip galvanized-zinc coating.

C. Striplath: Fabricated from expanded-metal lath with ASTM

A653/A653M, G60 (Z180), hot-dip galvanized-zinc coating.

D. Cornerbeads: Fabricated from zinc-coated (galvanized) steel.

1. Smallnose cornerbead with expanded flanges; use unless otherwise indicated on construction documents.

2. Smallnose cornerbead with perforated flanges; use on curved corners.

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3. Smallnose cornerbead with expanded flanges reinforced by perforated stiffening rib; use on columns and for finishing unit masonry corners.

4. Bullnose cornerbead, radius (3/4 inch) minimum, with expanded flanges; use at locations indicated on construction documents.

E. Casing Beads: Fabricated from zinc-coated (galvanized) steel;

square-edged style; with expanded flanges.

F. Control Joints: Fabricated from zinc-coated (galvanized) steel;

one-piece type, folded pair of unperforated screeds in M-shaped configuration; with perforated flanges and removable protective tape on plaster face of control joint.

2.7 FASTENERS

A. Tie wire, screws, staples, clips, nails, and other fasteners

ASTM C841, except as otherwise specified.

B. Provide fasteners for securing metal plastering bases having heads or inserted through washers large enough to engage two strands (1 on each side of the washer) of the metal plastering base.

C. For fire rated construction type and size as used in fire rated test.

D. Screws: ASTM C1002.

E. Expansion Shields: CID A-A-55615.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 APPLYING LATH BASES

A. Apply lath base in accordance with ASTM C841, except as otherwise specified or shown.

B. Provide metal plastering bases where plaster is required on partitions, ceilings and furring.

1. Where plaster is required on solid bases, metal plastering bases are not required, unless shown on the construction documents.

2. Form true surfaces, straight or in moderate curves where shown on construction documents, without sags or buckles and with long dimension of lath at right angles to direction of supports.

3. Shape lathing to within (3/4 inch) of finished profiles of irregular surfaces.

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4. Terminate lath for ceiling construction at casing bead (Floating

Angle Construction) where butting into or penetrated by walls, columns, beams, and similar elements.

C. Gypsum lath may be used in lieu of expanded metal lath for gypsum plaster only on straight flat surfaces of partitions and walls, and on furring, except for lathing in wet areas and as a base for marble finishes.

D. Installing Metal Plastering Bases:

1. Select type of expanded metal lath to conform to Table 2 of

ASTM C841.

2. Select type of fasteners based upon expanded metal lath type to be installed to conform to Table 1 of ASTM C841.

3. Where metal plastering bases are required over solid backing, provide self-furring, diamond-mesh lath type.

4. Attach self-furring diamond-mesh lath directly to masonry and concrete with hardened nails, power actuated drive pins. Locate fasteners at the dimples or crimps only.

5. Where metal plastering bases are required over steel columns and studless solid plaster partitions supports by L-runners, provide rib lath.

6. Provide rib lath above ceramic title wainscots where the finish above the wainscot is required to finish flush with the tile face.

7. Do not install continuous plastering bases through expansion and control joints. Terminate plastering base at each side of joint.

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION OF SOLID BASES

A. Prepare in accordance with ASTM C842, except as otherwise specified.

B. Terminate concrete form ties and other metal projections not less than (1/8 inch) below the surface of concrete.

C. Remove projections and fill depressions, holes, cracks and similar voids flush with patching compound compatible with the substrate and plaster, within the tolerance, specified in ASTM

C842.

D. Clean existing concrete surfaces specified to receive plaster to ensure bonding as specified in ASTM C842.

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E. Condition new or existing concrete surfaces specified to receive plaster by applying bonding compound as specified in ASTM C842.

F. Condition existing, concrete, masonry surfaces (solid backing) specified to receive plaster by applying metal plastering base as specified in ASTM C842.

3.3 INSTALLING PLASTERING ACCESSORIES

A. Install accessories in accordance with ASTM C841, except as follows:

1. Set plastering accessories plumb, level and true to line, mitered at corners and intersections, and securely attach to supporting surfaces.

2. Install in one piece, within the limits of the longest commercially available lengths.

3. Wood plugs are not acceptable anchorage for fasteners.

B. Corner Beads: Install at external plaster corners.

C. Strip Lath:

1. Install centered over joints between dissimilar materials, such as clay tile, brick, concrete masonry units, concrete, and expanded metal, gypsum, and lath. Install where surfaces are required to be plastered and are in contact with each other in same plane, except where expansion joints and casing beads are required.

2. Wire tie, staple, screw, or nail strip lath to base along both edges at not over (6 inches) on centers.

3. Reinforce gypsum lath at corners of openings, at internal corners, and at chases and similar breaks in continuity in accordance with

ASTM C841.

D. Casing Beads:

1. Provide at locations where plaster terminates against other materials.

2. Provide where indicated in construction documents.

3. Provide where plaster terminates against trim of steel frames and trim of other materials and equipment, except where trim overlaps plaster.

4. Provide where plaster for new walls or furring (vertical or horizontal) terminates against existing construction.

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5. Provide around perimeter of openings for recessed casework and equipment, except where edge is covered by flanges. Locate to conform to dimensions shown on approved shop drawings.

6. Both sides of expansion and control joints, unless shown otherwise.

7. Where ceilings butt into or are penetrated by walls, columns, beams, and similar elements so as to provide floating angle (unrestrained) construction in accordance with ASTM C841.

E. Cornerites:

1. Provide at interior corners of walls, partitions, and other vertical surfaces to be plastered, except where lath is carried around angle.

2. Fasten only as necessary to retain position during plastering.

3. Omit cornerites at junction of new plastered walls with existing plastered walls.

4. Provide where metal plastering bases are specified not to be carried around internal angles, and at locations where casing beads are specified and shown.

F. Control Joints:

1. Where control joints are placed parallel to framing members, install joints within (4 inches) of framing member.

2. Install control joints only to the edges of abutting sheets of lath so that the lath is not continuous or tied across joint.

3. Extend control joints the full width and height of the wall or length of soffit/ceiling plaster membrane.

3.4 GYPSUM PLASTER APPLICATION

A. Proportion, mix, and apply plaster in accordance with ASTM C842.

B. Thickness of Plaster: ASTM C842, except as follows:

1. Where greater thickness is indicated on construction documents.

2. Where thickness is required to match existing.

3. On metal plaster base (3/4 inch), except where greater thickness is required for fire rated construction.

4. Apply finish coats to a uniform thickness of approximately (1/16 inch) with not more than (1/8 inch) thickness at any point.

C. Cut (1/16 inch) deep V-joint in finish coat of plaster adjacent to metal door frames and wherever plaster finishes flush with other materials, except where casing beads are required. Omit

(1/16 inch) deep V-joint on walls and partitions where plaster is recessed back from face of door frames, or similar conditions.

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D. Plaster to have a smooth-trowel finish unless specified or shown otherwise.

E. Apply gypsum plaster in three (3) coats except as follows: Gypsum plaster applied to masonry. or gypsum lath using the two-coat double back method.

F. Gypsum Plaster Base Coat: Apply base coats with sufficient pressure and ensure plaster is sufficiently plastic to provide a strong bond to bases. Work base coats into screeds at intervals from (5 to 8 feet). Plaster must not be continuous across expansion and control joints occurring in walls, partitions, and ceilings. Finish work level, plumb, square, and true, within a tolerance of (1/8 inch in 8 feet) without waves, cracks, blisters, pits, crazing, discoloration, projections, or other imperfections. Form plaster work carefully around angles and contours, and well up to screeds. Take special care to prevent sagging and consequent dropping of applications. There must be no visible junction marks in finish coat where one day’s work adjoins another.

1. Gypsum Two-Coat Base Coat: Apply the first coat to cover the base with sufficient material and pressure to form a good bond on the wall or ceiling base. Before the first coat has set and without scratching or cracking the surface, apply a second coat (double back) of the same material proportion as the base coat to the screeds. Straighten to a true surface without application of water, and cross rake or scratch to receive the finish coat.

2. Gypsum Three-Coat Base Coat: Apply scratch coat (3/16 to 1/4 inch) thick to cover the base with sufficient material and pressure to form a good bond on the wall or ceiling base. Rake or scratch the surface and allow to set firm and hard. Apply the brown coat to bring the base coat out to the screeds, compact, and straighten to a true surface without the application of water, and cross rake or scratch to receive the finish coat.

G. Gypsum Plaster Finish Coats: Moderately moisten or fog spray base coat of plaster that has become dry before finish coat is applied. Accelerate plaster, if necessary, to provide a setting time of not more than four (4) hours from the time the plaster is mixed.

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1. Lime-Putty and Gypsum Gauged Finish Coat: Apply lime-putty gypsum finish white coat over the base coat, scratch in thoroughly, lay on well, double back, and fill out to a true, even surface. Allow the finish to dry not more than five (5) minutes, then trowel well with water. Apply maximum pressure in order to compact the finish coat and provide a smooth finish free from blemishes and irregularities.

Apply trowel finish coats of gypsum-gauged lime-putty over properly prepared base coats as thin as possible and (1/16 to 1/8 inch) thick for conventional plaster system, except as necessary in spots to level out hollows in base coat.

H. Concealed Plaster:

1. Where plaster is concealed behind built in cabinets, furnishings, or equipment, apply finish coat.

2. Where plaster is concealed above ceilings, omit finish coat.

3. Where plaster is used as a base for adhesive application of tile and similar finishes, omit finish coat.

3.5 PATCHING

A. After all work except painting is finished, point around trim, frames, and similar items.

B. Patch damaged plaster to match previously applied plaster in color and texture.

C. Sanding plaster is prohibited.

D. Patch, alter and replace existing plaster surfaces as required to complete work.

E. Patching of Rated Construction: Patch holes or openings

(1/2 inch) or less in diameter, or equivalent size, with patching plaster. Repair holes or openings over (1/2 inch) diameter, or equivalent size, with same materials used in construction so as to provide fire protection equivalent to the fire rated construction, STC equivalent to the sound rated construction, and construction that will not permit the passage of smoke.

3.6 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Remove temporary protection and enclosure of other work after plastering is complete. Remove droppings or spatterings from other surfaces not indicated to be plastered. Leave clean and in a condition to receive paint or other finish.

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SECTION 09 29 00

GYPSUM BOARD

This section specifies installation and finishing of gypsum board.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Installation of steel framing members for walls, partitions, furring, soffits, and ceilings: Section 05 40 00, COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING, and

Section 09 22 16, NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING.

D. Gypsum base for veneer plaster: Section 09 26 00, VENEER PLASTERING.

F. Lay in gypsum board ceiling panels: Section 09 51 00, ACOUSTICAL

CEILING.

1.3 TERMINOLOGY

A. Definitions and description of terms shall be in accordance with ASTM

C11, C840, and as specified.

B. Underside of Structure Overhead: In spaces where steel trusses or bar joists are shown, the underside of structure overhead shall be the underside of the floor or roof construction supported by the trusses or bar joists.

C. "Yoked": Gypsum board cut out for opening with no joint at the opening

(along door jamb or above the door).

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Cornerbead and edge trim.

2. Finishing materials.

3. Laminating adhesive.

4. Gypsum board, each type.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Typical gypsum board installation, showing corner details, edge trim details and the like.

2. Typical sound rated assembly, showing treatment at perimeter of partitions and penetrations at gypsum board.

3. Typical shaft wall assembly.

4. Typical fire rated assembly and column fireproofing, indicating details of construction same as that used in fire rating test.

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D. Samples:

1. Cornerbead.

2. Edge trim.

3. Control joints.

E. Test Results:

1. Fire rating test, each fire rating required for each assembly.

2. Sound rating test.

F. Certificates: Certify that gypsum board types, gypsum backing board types, cementitious backer units, and joint treating materials do not contain asbestos material.

1.5 DELIVERY, IDENTIFICATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

In accordance with the requirements of ASTM C840.

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

In accordance with the requirements of ASTM C840.

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 Society for Testing And Materials (ASTM):

C11-15..................Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related

Building Materials and Systems

C475-15.................Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing

Gypsum Board

C840-13.................Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

C919-12.................Sealants in Acoustical Applications

C954-15.................Steel Drill Screws for the Application of

Gypsum Board or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel

Stud from 0.033 in. to 0.112 in. in thickness

C1002-14................Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the

Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal

Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs

C1047-14................Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum

Veneer Base

C1177-13................Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing

C1178/C1178M-18.........Specification for Coated Glass Mat Water

Resistant Backing Panel

C1658-13................Glass Mat Gypsum Panels

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C1396-14................Gypsum Board

C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

Latest Edition..........Fire Resistance Directory

D. Inchcape Testing Services (ITS):

Latest Editions.........Certification Listings

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GYPSUM BOARD

A. Gypsum Board: ASTM C1396, Type X, (5/8 inch) thick unless shown otherwise.

B. Paper facings shall contain 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper content.

2.2 GYPSUM SHEATHING BOARD

A. ASTM C1177, Type X.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. ASTM C1047, except form of (0.015 inch) thick zinc coated steel sheet or rigid PVC plastic.

B. Flanges not less than (7/8 inch) wide with punchouts or deformations as required to provide compound bond.

2.4 FASTENERS

A. ASTM C1002 and ASTM C840, except as otherwise specified.

B. ASTM C954, for steel studs thicker than (0.33 inch).

C. Select screws of size and type recommended by the manufacturer of the material being fastened.

D. For fire rated construction, type and size same as used in fire rating test.

E. Clips: Zinc-coated (galvanized) steel; gypsum board manufacturer's standard items.

2.5 FINISHING MATERIALS AND LAMINATING ADHESIVE

ASTM C475 and ASTM C840. Free of antifreeze, vinyl adhesives, preservatives, biocides and other VOC. Adhesive shall contain a maximum

VOC content of 50 g/l.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GYPSUM BOARD HEIGHTS

A. Extend all layers of gypsum board from floor to underside of structure overhead on following partitions and furring:

1. Two sides of partitions:

a. Fire rated partitions.

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b. Smoke partitions.

c. Sound rated partitions.

d. Full height partitions shown (FHP).

e. Corridor partitions.

2. One side of partitions or furring:

a. Inside of exterior wall furring or stud construction.

b. Room side of room without suspended ceilings.

c. Furring for pipes and duct shafts, except where fire rated shaft wall construction is shown.

3. Extend all layers of gypsum board construction used for fireproofing of columns from floor to underside of structure overhead, unless shown otherwise.

B. In locations other than those specified, extend gypsum board from floor to heights as follows:

1. Not less than (4 inches) above suspended acoustical ceilings.

2. At ceiling of suspended gypsum board ceilings.

3. At existing ceilings.

3.2 INSTALLING GYPSUM BOARD

A. Coordinate installation of gypsum board with other trades and related work.

B. Install gypsum board in accordance with ASTM C840, except as otherwise specified.

C. Moisture and Mold–Resistant Assemblies: Provide and install moisture and mold-resistant glass mat gypsum wallboard products with moisture-resistant surfaces complying with ASTM C1658 where shown and in locations which might be subject to moisture exposure during construction.

D. Use gypsum boards in maximum practical lengths to minimize number of end joints.

E. Bring gypsum board into contact, but do not force into place.

F. Ceilings:

1. For single-ply construction, use perpendicular application.

2. For two-ply assembles:

a. Use perpendicular application.

b. Apply face ply of gypsum board so that joints of…