Specification_Section_08_62_00.pdf

This is a technical specification document (Section 08 62 00) from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for unit skylights at Pelican Bay State Prison's SHU facility. The specification details requirements for clear lens aluminum skylights, including related sections covering tamper-proof metal fastenings, metal decking, and flashing and sheet metal. The document outlines quality assurance requirements mandating manufacturers have minimum 5 years experience, and includes detailed ASTM reference standards for materials testing. The project includes a warranty period of five years from completion date.

The specification outlines specific warranty coverage for failures including uncontrolled water leakage, metal deterioration, yellowing of acrylic glazing, polycarbonate glazing breakage, and deterioration of insulating-glass hermetic seals. Installation requirements specify that conditions must be verified as satisfactory before beginning work, and the completed installation must be watertight with all exposed surfaces free from defects and damage. Submittal requirements include shop drawings showing materials, finishes, sizes, components, and installation details, along with product data indicating sizes, materials, and finishes.