Specifications 1282A721Q0065 Boxelder Job Corps Center Hard Vocation Window Replacement.pdf

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BOXELDER JOB CORPS CCC LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 001500

BOXELDER JOB CORPS CCC

HARD VOCATION

WINDOW REPLACEMENT

LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. List of Contract Drawings:

T1.0 Vicinity Map and Sheet Index T1.1 Location Map T1.2 A0.1 A1.0

Campus Map Photos and Window Schedule Floor Plan

5 Total Plan Sheets in this Contract

B. List of Contract Specifications

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 010150 General Requirements

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROECTION

Section 079120 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

Section 085113

Aluminum Windows

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

Section 099000 Painting

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BOXELDER JOB CORPS CCC LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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BOXELDER JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

a. Remove and replace windows in Hard Vocation Building.

B. This project is located at the Boxelder Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located Four miles from Nemo South Dakota in Lawrence County. The address is 22023 Job Corps Pl, Nemo South Dakota, 57759.

1.2 PROJECT SCHEDULING

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

1.3 POINT OF CONTACT

A. Center Point of Contact: Edward Lewis 605-348-3636, ext. 1142603, edward.p.lewis@usda.gov.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances to buildings clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Smoking is permitted on campus only in the designated smoking area.

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1.6 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the work into Base Items and Optional Items.

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1- Hard Vocation Window Replacement

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and replace 6 windows. This item also includes interior trimwork.

PART 2 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

2.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

2.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

b. Project name.

c. Date.

d. Name and address of Contractor.

e. Name of manufacturer.

f. Unique identifier, including revision number.

g. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

h. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

i. Date of Contractor’s approval.

j. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

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1. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

2. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

3. Submittals must be submitted in electronic PDF format. Submit to CO via email or electronic file transfer site.

4. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

5. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 10 working days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be processed in same timeframe as initial submittal.

2.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark up each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

b. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

c. Manufacturer's product specifications.

d. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

e. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

f. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

g. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

h. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

1. As specified in Technical specification sections.

2.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated below:

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B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Construction Schedule.

2.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Closeout Submittals, as follows:

1. As specified in Technical specification sections.

PART 3 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

3.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service. The contractor is expected to provide whatever phone service he deems necessary for the duration of the project.

3.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

3.3 STAGING AND STORAGE

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Use of Government waste facilities will not be permitted.

3.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

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B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel, students, and the public of possible hazards.

C. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 4 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

4.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

4.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

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B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

4.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

4.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 5 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

5.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

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C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

5.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

5.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

5.4 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

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B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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BOXELDER JOB CORPS CCC INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 062023

INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Interior trim.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of process and factory-fabricated product.

B. Samples: For each type of paneling indicated.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Lumber: DOC PS 20 and applicable grading rules of inspection agencies certified by ALSC's Board of Review.

B. Softwood Plywood: DOC PS 1.

2.2 STANDING AND RUNNING TRIM

A. Softwood Lumber Trim:

1. Species and Grade: Southern pine, C & Btr finish; SPIB.

2. Maximum Moisture Content: 15 percent.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Before installing interior finish carpentry, condition materials to average prevailing humidity in installation areas for a minimum of 24 hours.

3.2 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Install interior finish carpentry level, plumb, true, and aligned with adjacent materials.

Use concealed shims where necessary for alignment.

1. Scribe and cut interior finish carpentry to fit adjoining work.

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BOXELDER JOB CORPS CCC INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

2. Countersink fasteners, fill surface flush, and sand where face fastening is una-voidable.

3. Install to tolerance of 1/8 inch in 96 inches (3 mm in 2438 mm) for level and plumb. Install adjoining interior finish carpentry with 1/32-inch (0.8-mm) max-imum offset.

3.3 TRIM INSTALLATION

A. Install with minimum number of joints practical, using full-length pieces from maxi-mum lengths of lumber available. Cope at returns and miter at corners to produce tight-fitting joints. Use scarf joints for end-to-end joints.

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BOXELDNER JOB CORPS CCC JOINT SEALANTS

SECTION 079210

JOINT SEALANTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes sealants for the following applications, including those specified by reference to this Section:

1. Exterior joints in the following vertical surfaces and nontraffic horizontal surfaces:

a. Joints between different materials indicated.

b. Perimeter joints between materials listed above and frames of windows.

c. Other joints as indicated.

2. Interior joints in the following vertical surfaces and horizontal nontraffic surfaces:

1. Perimeter joints of exterior openings where indicated.

2. Perimeter joints between interior wall surfaces and frames of interior windows.

3. Other joints as indicated.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide elastomeric joint sealants that establish and maintain watertight and airtight continuous joint seals without staining or deteriorating joint substrates.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of joint sealant through one source from a single manufacturer.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Deliver materials to Project site in original unopened containers or bundles with labels indicating manufacturer, product name and designation, color, expiration date, pot life, curing time, and mixing instructions for multicomponent materials.

B. Store and handle materials in compliance with manufacturer's written instructions to prevent their deterioration or damage due to moisture, high or low temperatures, contaminants, or other causes.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants under the following conditions:

1. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted by joint sealant manufacturer.

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2. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted by joint sealant manufacturer or are below 40 deg F.

3. When joint substrates are wet.

B. Joint-Width Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants where joint widths are less than those allowed by joint sealant manufacturer for applications indicated.

C. Joint-Substrate Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants until contaminants capable of interfering with adhesion are removed from joint substrates.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Silicone containing products are not allowed.

B. Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, backings, and other related materials that are compatible with one another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by sealant manufacturer based on testing and field experience.

C. Colors of Exposed Joint Sealants: Manufacturer’s standard color that is the closest to the lightest adjacent substrate.

2.2 ELASTOMERIC JOINT SEALANTS

A. Elastomeric Sealant Standard: Comply with ASTM C 920 and other requirements indicated for each liquid-applied chemically curing sealant in the Elastomeric Joint-Sealant Schedule at the end of Part 3, including those referencing ASTM C 920 classifications for type, grade, class, and uses.

1. Multicomponent Nonsag Urethane Products: Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO), provide products by one of the following:

a. Vulkem 922; Mameco International.

b. Dynatrol II; Pecora Corporation.

c. Flexiprene 2000; Polymeric Systems, Inc.

d. Sikaflex - 2c NS; Sika Corporation.

e. NP 2; Sonneborn Building Products Div., ChemRex Inc.

f. Dymeric 511; Tremco.

2. Type and Grade: M (multicomponent) and NS (nonsag).

3. Class: 25.

4. Additional Movement Capability: 50 percent movement in extension and

50 percent in compression for a total of 100 percent movement.

5. Use Related to Exposure: NT (nontraffic).

6. Uses Related to Joint Substrates: M, G, A, and, as applicable to joint substrates indicated, O.

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a. Use O Joint Substrates: Color anodic aluminum, galvanized steel, and ceramic tile.

B. Additional Movement Capability: Where additional movement capability is specified in the Elastomeric Joint-Sealant Schedule, provide products with the capability, when tested for adhesion and cohesion under maximum cyclic movement per ASTM C 719, to withstand the specified percentage change in the joint width existing at the time of installation and remain in compliance with other requirements of ASTM C 920 for uses indicated.

C. Stain-Test-Response Characteristics: Where elastomeric sealants are specified in the Elastomeric Joint-Sealant Schedule to be nonstaining to porous substrates, provide products that have undergone testing according to ASTM C 1248 and have not stained porous joint substrates indicated for Project.

2.3 LATEX JOINT SEALANTS

a. Latex Sealant Standard: Comply with ASTM C 834.

1. Products: Unless otherwise directed by the CO, provide products by one of the following:

a. Chem-Calk 600; Bostik Inc.

b. NuFlex 330; NUCO Industries, Inc.

c. LC 160 All Purpose Acrylic Caulk; Ohio Sealants, Inc.

d. AC-20; Pecora Corporation.

e. PSI-701; Polymeric Systems, Inc.

f. Sonolac; Sonneborn Building Products Div., ChemRex, Inc.

g. Tremflex 834; Tremco.

2.4 JOINT-SEALANT BACKING

A. General: Provide sealant backings of material and type that are nonstaining; are compatible with joint substrates, sealants, primers, and other joint filers; and are approved for applications indicated by sealant manufacturer based on field experience and laboratory testing.

B. Cylindrical Sealant Backings: ASTM C 1330, of type indicated below and of size and density to control sealant depth and otherwise contribute to producing optimum sealant performance:

1. Type C: Closed-cell material with a surface skin.

C. Bond-Breaker Tape: Polyethylene tape or other plastic tape recommended by sealant manufacturer for preventing sealant from adhering to rigid, inflexible joint-filler materials or joint surfaces at back of joint where such adhesion would result in sealant failure. Provide self-adhesive tape where applicable.

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

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A. Primer: Material recommended by joint sealant manufacturer where required for adhesion of sealant to joint substrates indicated, as determined from preconstruction joint-sealant-substrate tests and field tests.

B. Cleaners for Nonporous Surfaces: Chemical cleaners acceptable to manufacturers of sealants and sealant backing materials, free of oily residues or other substances capable of staining or harming joint substrates and adjacent nonporous surfaces in any way, and formulated to promote optimum adhesion of sealants with joint substrates.

C. Masking Tape: Nonstaining, nonabsorbent material compatible with joint sealants and surfaces adjacent to joints. Leave no residue.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine joints indicated to receive joint sealants, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for joint configuration, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting joint-sealant performance.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Surface Cleaning of Joints: Clean out joints immediately before installing joint sealants to comply with joint sealant manufacturer's written instructions and the following requirements:

1. Remove all foreign material from joint substrates that could interfere with adhesion of joint sealant, including dust, paints (except for permanent, protective coatings tested and approved for sealant adhesion and compatibility by sealant manufacturer), old joint sealants, oil, grease, waterproofing, water repellents, water, surface dirt, and frost.

2. Clean porous joint substrate surfaces by brushing, grinding, blast cleaning, mechanical abrading, or a combination of these methods to produce a clean, sound substrate capable of developing optimum bond with joint sealants. Remove loose particles remaining from above cleaning operations by vacuuming or blowing out joints with oil-free compressed air. Porous joint surfaces include the following:

3. Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete.

a. Concrete.

b. Masonry.

4. Clean nonporous surfaces with chemical cleaners or other means that do not stain, harm substrates, or leave residues capable of interfering with adhesion of joint sealants.

a. Metal.

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b. Glass.

c. Glazed surfaces of ceramic tile.

B. Joint Priming: Prime joint substrates where recommended in writing by joint sealant manufacturer, based on preconstruction joint-sealant-substrate tests or prior experience. Apply primer to comply with joint sealant manufacturer's written instructions. Confine primers to areas of joint-sealant bond; do not allow spillage or migration onto adjoining surfaces.

C. Masking Tape: Use masking tape where required to prevent contact of sealant with adjoining surfaces that otherwise would be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning methods required to remove sealant smears.

Remove tape immediately after tooling without disturbing joint seal.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF JOINT SEALANTS

A. General: Comply with joint sealant manufacturer's written installation instructions for products and applications indicated, unless more stringent requirements apply.

B. Sealant Installation Standard: Comply with recommendations of ASTM C 1193 for use of joint sealants as applicable to materials, applications, and conditions indicated.

C. Install sealant backings of type indicated to support sealants during application and at position required to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths of installed sealants relative to joint widths that allow optimum sealant movement capability.

1. Do not leave gaps between ends of sealant backings.

2. Do not stretch, twist, puncture, or tear sealant backings.

3. Remove absorbent sealant backings that have become wet before sealant application and replace them with dry materials.

D. Install bond-breaker tape behind sealants where sealant backings are not used between sealants and back of joints.

E. Install sealants by proven techniques to comply with the following and at the same time backings are installed:

1. Place sealants so they directly contact and fully wet joint substrates.

2. Completely fill recesses provided for each joint configuration.

3. Produce uniform, cross-sectional shapes and depths relative to joint widths that allow optimum sealant movement capability.

F. Tooling of Nonsag Sealants: Immediately after sealant application and before skinning or curing begins, tool sealants according to requirements specified below to form smooth, uniform beads of configuration indicated; to eliminate air pockets; and to ensure contact and adhesion of sealant with sides of joint.

1. Remove excess sealants from surfaces adjacent to joint.

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2. Use tooling agents that are approved in writing by sealant manufacturer and that do not discolor sealants or adjacent surfaces.

3. Provide concave joint configuration per Figure 5A in ASTM C 1193, unless otherwise indicated.

G. Installation of Preformed Expanding Foam Sealants: Install each length of sealant immediately after removing protective wrapping, taking care not to pull or stretch material, producing seal continuity at ends, turns, and intersections of joints. For applications at low ambient temperatures where expansion of sealant requires acceleration to produce seal, apply heat to sealant in compliance with sealant manufacturer's written instructions.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean off excess sealants or sealant smears adjacent to joints as the Work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials approved in writing by manufacturers of joint sealants and of products in which joints occur.

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect joint sealants during and after curing period from contact with contaminating substances and from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes so sealants 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 joint sealants immediately so installations with repaired areas are indistinguishable from the original work.

3.6 JOINT-SEALANT SCHEDULE

A. Multicomponent Nonsag Urethane Sealant

1. Applications: Exterior vertical joints between different materials or systems.

B. Latex Sealant

1. Applications: General Interior joints on vertical substrates.

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ALUMINUM WINDOWS

SECTION 085113

ALUMINUM WINDOWS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Extruded aluminum windows with fixed sash and operating sash.

2. Factory glazing.

3. Operating hardware.

4. Insect screens.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Design Requirements: Drawings and Specifications establish requirements for aesthetic, including dimensions, arrangements, alignment, and profiles of components and assem-blies as they relate to sightlines, to one another, and to adjoining construction.

B. Performance Requirements: As specified in PART 2.

C. Manufacturer's “Certificate of Compliance” must be submitted certifying product meets requirements of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-11 CW-PG30-HS. AAMA Certif-icate of Compliance will be required on all windows.

D. Design and Size: Windows to withstand both positive and negative structural loads when tested in accordance with ASTM E 330, using test loads equal to 1.5 times the design test pressure (45 psf).

E. Structural Performance: Provide aluminum windows capable of withstanding the effects of the following loads, based on testing units representative of those indicated for Project that pass AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, Uniform Load Structural Test.

1. Design Wind Loads: Determine design wind loads applicable to Project from basic wind speed indicated in miles per hour (meters per second) at 33 feet (10 m) above grade, according to ASCE 7, Section 6.5, "Method 2-Analytical Procedure," based on mean roof heights above grade indicated on Drawings.

a. Basic Wind Speed: 90 mph (40 m/s)

b. Risk Category: II

c. Exposure Category: C.

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F. Deflection: Not to exceed l/175 of unsupported spans, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 330 using test loads equal the design pressure (30 psf), both positive and nega-tive, and must be without permanent deformation of any component, glass breakage, or anchorage failure.

G. Air Infiltration: Limit air infiltration through assembly to 0.24 L/s/m² (0.05 cfm/ft²) of wall area, measured at a reference differential pressure across assembly of 1.57 psf when measured in accordance with ASTM E 283.

H. Water Leakage: None, when measured in accordance with ASTM E 547 and ASTM E

331 at a water test pressure of 6.00 psf.

I. System Internal Drainage: Drain any water entering joints, condensation occurring in glazing channel, or migrating moisture occurring within system to the exterior, by means of a weep drainage network.

J. Deglazing: No disengagement of glazing surrounds members of operable panels, when tested according to ASTM E 987 at 50 lbs on vertical rails and 70 lbs on other rails.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Administrative requirements for submittal procedures. Submit the following for review and approval:

1. Product Data: Provide component dimensions, information on glass and glazing, and descriptions of hardware and accessories.

2. Shop Drawings: Indicate opening dimensions, elevations of different types, framed opening tolerances, and installation requirements.

a. Include full-scale head, jamb, meeting stile, and sill sections.

3. Color Samples: Submit samples of frame coating for approval, showing full range of color variations.

4. Submit current unexpired copies of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 cer-tified structural test reports.

5. Submit current specifications of technical compliance of factory-applied paint fin-ish.

7. Test Reports: Manufacturer's published reports and independent testing agency reports must be AAMA Certified and demonstrate compliance with specified re-quirements. Include the following:

a. Reports of independent testing agency, demonstrating compliance of pro-posed units with specified performance requirements. Test reports shall de-scribe window and door systems completely.

b. Written test procedure and drawings, including details of units and mount-ing in test chamber.

8. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Include complete preparation, installa-tion, and cleaning requirements.

9. Sample warranties.

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B. Contract Closeout Submittals:

1. Submit warranties. Ensure that forms have been completed in Owner's name and registered with manufacturer. Produce original warranties by manufacturer.

2. Maintenance Manuals: Produced by manufacturer, listing procedures and recom-mended frequency for inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining windows specific to this project. Address all hardware, gaskets, and sealants. Describe cleaning proce-dures for glass and metal surfaces.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08.

1. Maintain one copy of document on-site.

B. Manufacturer and Installer: Company specializing in fabrication of commercial alumi-num windows of types required, with no fewer than five years of experience.

1. Check availability of all specified materials upon contract signing, and order promptly so work is not delayed.

2. Installer Qualifications: All mechanics on this project shall be completely familiar with these contract documents and procedures shown on installation sequence shop drawings before installing units.

C. Testing Agency Qualifications: Manufacturer's testing and/or independent testing agency, acceptable to the CO, with experience and capability to conduct testing indicated, as doc-umented according to ASTM E 548.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Delivery: Scheduled delivery to coincide with glazing schedules so that minimum han-dling is required.

1. Deliver products to project site and store in manufacturer's delivered state until openings are ready for window and door installation. Do not open any conceal-ment except as required by inspection for shipping damage.

2. Inspect frames for damage, including finish damage, fracture of thermal breaks, or frame corner seals.

B. Storage: Store all product according to AAMA CW-10, in areas least subject to traffic or falling objects. Provide space around frames and keep storage area clean, dry, and well-ventilated to avoid condensation and other moisture-induced damage to frame finish.

C. Handling: Stack individual units on edge, leaned slightly against upright supports, with separators between each.

1.6 WARRANTY

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A. Provide manufacturer's warranties against defective materials or workmanship, as fol-lows:

1. Windows: 2 years.

2. Glass warranty: 5 years.

3. Finish: 10 years.

B. Warranties must convey ownership to the project owner: Boxelder Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CHARACTERISTICS

A. Windows shall be single fixed with rolling sash, aluminum frame with Thermal Break, including 7/8” double-pane glazing.

1. Aluminum shall be of proper alloy for commercial window construction. All ex-truded sections shall be of 6063-T5 aluminum alloy.

2. Main frame and sash members shall be a nominal thickness as required by

ANSI/AAMA 101. Main frame shall be 3.250" in depth. Vertical sash members shall be hollow extrusions. Main frames and sash members are to be extruded aluminum with a structural thermal barrier of high-density, low thermal conduc-tivity polyurethane, poured and debridged.

3. Lock shall consist of a cam latch at the interlocking meeting rail, along with an independent spring-loaded latch for the sash.

4. Weatherstripping shall be .250 polypile with mylar fins, conforming to AAMA

701.2 (Specification for Pile Weatherstrip). Weatherstripping shall be doubled at all points of contact of the sash and main frames, and at the interlocking meeting rail.

B. All aluminum windows must be provided by sole source manufacturer capable of provid-ing the aluminum windows.

C. All aluminum horizontal sliding windows shall be single roll-sash operation.

2.2 MANUFACTURERS

A. Series 525 Horizontal Sliding Window Type, as manufactured by Thermal Windows, Inc., or equal.

1. Performance Requirements: AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 CW-PG30-

HS.

2. Construction: Thermally broken.

3. Provide screens.

4. Glazing: Double; clear; Low-E.

5. Max U Factor: 0.40 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F (2.3 W/sq. m x K or less.

6. Solar Heat-Game Coefficient (SHCG): Provide aluminum windows with a whole-window SHGC maximum of 0.40, determined according to NFRC 200 procedures.

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B. Windows: Tubular aluminum sections, factory-fabricated, factory-finished, thermally broken, vision glass, infill panels, related flashings, anchorage and attachment devices.

2.3 COMPONENTS

A. Frames: Profile as indicated, thermally improved with interior portion of frame insulated from exterior portion; applied glass stops of snap-on type.

1. Attachment Accessories: Aluminum, as detailed and required for attachment to wall structure at head, jamb, and sill.

B. Insect Screen Frame: Extruded aluminum frame of rectangular sections; nominal size similar to operable glazed unit.

1. Provide for each operable exterior sash or ventilator.

2. Design windows and hardware to accommodate screens in a tight-fitting arrange-ment, removable from the interior, with a minimum of exposed fasteners and latches. Fit screen within window frame, allowing clear access to operating hard-ware without requiring removal or opening of screen or wickets.

3. Insect Screens: 14/18 mesh, aluminum strands.

4. Provide frames with manufacturer's finish to match the window assembly.

C. Operable Sash Weatherstripping: Nylon pile; permanently resilient, profiled to achieve effective weather seal.

D. Fasteners: Stainless Steel.

E. Sealant and Backing Materials: Provide window manufacturer’s standard, permanently elastic, non-shrinking, and non-migrating type recommended by sealant manufacturer for joint size and movement.

2.4 MATERIALS

A. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B 221/ASTM B 221M, 6063 alloy, T5 temper.

B. Concealed Steel Items: Profiled to suit mullion sections; galvanized in accordance with

ASTM A 123/A 123M to 2.0 oz/sq ft (600 g/sq m), as required.

C. Fastener materials:

1. Fasteners for Structural Angle to Window Sub-frame: Pan Head slotted machine screws, with split-ring lock and flat washers and hex nuts, size as required, mini-mum 5/16 inch diameter.

D. Plastic Components: Resist QUV exposure with UV-B 313 bulbs, 4 hour CON at 50° C/4 hour UV at 40° C, in accordance with ASTM G 154 for 2,000 hours without embrittle-ment, cracking, or fading, and shall have a verifiable 5-year successful field track record.

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1. Recommended for exterior use by plastics manufacturer.

2. Polyurethane for Poured and Debridged Thermal Breaks: Obtain from source providing material used successfully in poured and debridged thermal breaks for at least five years.

E. Sealants: Compatible with perimeter joint caulking. Seals with double-faced tape not al-lowed.

1. Frame Corner Sealant: Butyl rubber sealant, compatible with contiguous sealants.

2.5 HARDWARE

A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard hardware fabricated from aluminum, stainless steel, or carbon steel complying with AAMA 907, or other corrosion-resistant material compatible with aluminum; designed to smoothly operate, tightly close, and securely lock aluminum windows; sized to accommodate sash or ventilator weight and dimensions. Do not use aluminum in frictional contact with other metals.

1. Sash lock: Meeting rail locks and auto-locks at jambs of sliders.

2. Pulls: Manufacturer's standard type.

3. Sweep Lock at meeting rails.

4. Limit Stops: Manufacturer's standard type.

2.6 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate components with smallest possible clearances and shim spacing around pe-rimeter of assembly, to enable window installation and dynamic movement of perime-ter seal.

1. Accurately fit and secure joints and corners. Make joints flush, hairline, and weatherproof.

2. Arrange fasteners and attachments to ensure concealment from view.

3. Provide internal reinforcement in mullions as required to meet loading require-ments.

B. Provide internal drainage of glazing spaces to exterior through weep holes on all opera-ble windows.

C. Perimeter Seals: Provide outer head and jamb perimeter seals.

1. Cap ends of extrusions with system compatible sealants.

2. Do not penetrate or interrupt continuity of perimeter seals.

D. Assemble insect screen frames with mitered and reinforced corners. Secure wire mesh tautly in frame. Fit frame with spring-loaded steel pin retainers and/or tension springs.

E. Double weatherstrip operable units.

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1. Install weatherstripping continuously around opening and butt together tightly at corners. Discontinuities in backing retainer grooves at intersections shall not ex-ceed 1/8 inch (3 mm).

2. Mechanically secure weatherstripping to prevent slippage when operating sash and to prevent other displacement.

3. Provide single line of weatherstripping along inboard face of operable sash at sill, placed approximately, 1/4 inch (6 mm) below top edge of inboard vertical leg of sill track.

4. Weatherstripping: Replaceable without disassembly of sash or unit frame, or re-moval of unit frame from opening.

F. Polyurethane Poured and Debridged Thermal Breaks:

1. Design and fabricate sash, frame, and sub-frame with continuous integral thermal barrier, permanently bonded to extrusions, providing solid, continuous, integral, non-conducting area at all frame and sash members.

2. Cavity Profile: Symmetric and incorporate mechanical interlock.

3. Provide "Braded" thermal cavity preparation to ensure adhesion of thermal break poured in all water barrier extrusions.

4. Do not expose polyurethane to sunlight in permanent installation.

5. Shield plastic components, such as parting blocks, in unit construction from direct exterior exposure at sills, jambs, and meeting stiles using aluminum covers. Other exterior visible components shall match frame color.

6. Filled and debridged sections shall not distort or fracture due to handling, storage, fabrication, or in-service use.

7. Frame Corner Sealant: Compatible with polyurethane.

8. Do not drill or punch holes, including weep holes, through thermal break.

9. Replace damaged thermal breaks.

G. Match components to ensure continuity of line.

2.7 FINISHES

A. High Performance Organic Finish: AAMA 2605, thermally cured powder coating organic paint system.

1. Color as selected from manufacturer's standard colors.

B. Apply 1 coat of bituminous coating or install PVC shim separations to concealed alumi-num and steel surfaces in contact with dissimilar materials.

2.8 GLASS & GLAZING INSTALLATION

A. Conform to latest edition of glazing standards of GANA Glazing Manual and GANA

Sealant Manual.

1. Install glass in fixed and operating units in accordance with manufacturer's rec-ommendations.

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2. Do not permit edges of insulated glass to contact any solvents.

3. Do not allow glass to touch framing system; replace chipped or scratched glass.

4. Keep glazing rabbet clean and dry during installation of glass.

5. Install outboard glazing tape to provide continuous support to glass.

6. Place setting blocks at quarter points of sill member without blocking any weep holes.

7. Set glass centered in opening to allow at least 1/8 inch clearance between sides of glass and anti-walk pads, and to provide at least 1/2 inch bite on glass by glazing stops.

B. Sealed Insulated Glass: Sealed insulated glass in all operable sashes shall be factory-glazed with a marine (wrap-around) reusable vinyl-glazing channel. The fixed lite win-dows shall be inside-glazed, using a thermoplastic extruded glazing bead. The insulated glass units shall be 7/8” overall thickness with two panes of 0.125” (1/8”) double-strength glass, separated by a .625” (5/8”) airspace. Exterior pane shall be .125” (1/8”) Clear and the interior pane shall be 0.125” (1/8”) Clear; 2nd surface Low-E.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: Examine openings for aluminum windows to ensure that they are proper size, plumb, square, and level before installation of frames is started.

1. Verify that adjoining air and vapor seal materials are ready to receive aluminum windows.

B. Immediately before placing into opening, inspect frames for any damage, including fin-ish damage and fracture of thermal breaks or frame corner seals.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean down masonry prior to installation of window unit assemblies.

B. Coat aluminum in direct contact with concrete, masonry, steel, or other non-compatible material with bituminous paint, zinc rich primer, or other suitable insulating material.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Securely install windows and doors in accordance with AAMA 101, manufacturer's in-structions, and approved shop drawings.

1. Shim frames to perimeter opening, to accommodate construction tolerances and other irregularities.

2. Install sill shims at three points to support to sill track. Use wedge shim directly over sill flashing to offset slope of flashing. Set wedge and uniform thickness

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shims into bed of sealant and place over any shims below flashing. Do not dam-age or dent flashing during shim installation.

3. Align windows plumb and level, free of warp or twist. Maintain dimensional tol-erances and alignment with adjacent work.

4. Maintain relation to established lines and grades indicated on approved shop drawings.

B. Use anchorage devices to securely fasten unit assemblies to wall construction without distortion or imposed stresses.

1. Use approved means of frame anchorage to allow for thermal expansion and con-traction of frames. Fit support angles tightly against sub-frame and sill flashing without gaps and support directly on substrate without shims.

2. Do not penetrate horizontal portion of flashing or active weep areas of unit frame with fasteners. Install frames without use of exterior exposed fasteners.

C. Provide thermal isolation where components penetrate or disrupt building insulation.

D. Install operating hardware not pre-installed by manufacturer.

E. Install perimeter sealant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

F. Install perimeter trim and interior closures.

G. Do not drill or punch holes, including weep holes, through thermal break.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Either with a window unit selected from the initial delivery or a mock-up unit of each type to be used within the project, conduct a field test in strict compliance with AAMA 502-8 method A and Method B. Each opening will be tested to achieve performance of ASCE 7-16 calculated requirements (psf) for water resistance, which shall not exceed .667 % of the product's capable water based on AAMA 101/I.S.2. Allowable rates of air leakage for field testing shall be 1.5 times applicable AAMA 101/I.S.2 rate for the Prod-uct Type and Performance Class (Example: Performance test at 1.57 psf allows .30 cfm/ft²; 502B test allows .45 cfm/ft²). Both separate openings to be tested under “Con-tract” testing by a designated independent testing agency.

1. Schedule installation sufficiently in advance of need to allow adequate time for cure of sealants, testing and reconstruction, if needed, without delaying the pro-ject.

B. Notify CO one week before testing so that they may be represented during all testing.

C. Perform tests specified in Field Quality Control Article.

1. If window unit fails test, Contractor shall propose corrections for approval of CO.

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2. Modify construction and perform additional tests as required to achieve specified minimum acceptable results. If corrections are not adequate, construct new mock-up at written direction of CO. Coordinate construction of mock-up with other in-volved trades.

3. Approved mock-ups may become part of completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

3.5 ERECTION TOLERANCES

A. Comply with the following tolerances:

1. Maximum Variation from Level or Plumb: 1/16 inches every 3 ft non-cumulative or 1/8 inches per 10 ft, whichever is less.

2. Maximum Longitudinal or Diagonal Warp: Plus or minus 1/8 inch from 10 foot straight edge.

3.6 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Adjust hardware for smooth operation and secure weather-tight closure.

B. Cleaning:

1. Wash surfaces by method recommended and acceptable to sealant and window manufacturer; rinse and wipe…