Exhibit_12 _1_Oct_15.pdf

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SECTION 12 21 00

WINDOW BLINDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 701 (2004) Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Hardware; G Installation

Drawings showing fabrication and installation details. Show layout and locations of track, direction of draw, mounting heights, and details.

SD-03 Product Data

Window Blinds; G

Installation

Manufacturer's data composed of catalog cuts, brochures, product information, and maintenance instructions.

SD-04 Samples

Valance; G

Samples of each type and color of window treatment. Provide metal, wood, plastic, horizontal louver blind slats and vertical louvers as specified. 6 inch in length for each color. Track must be 6 inch in length. Shade material must be minimum 6 by 6 inch in size.

SD-06 Test Reports

Window Blinds

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Fire resistance, Flame Spread, and smoke contribution data.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Provide window treatment, conforming to NFPA 701, complete with necessary brackets, fittings, and hardware. Each window treatment type must be a complete unit provided in accordance with paragraph WINDOW TREATMENT PLACEMENT SCHEDULE. Mount and operate equipment as per manufacturer's instructions. Windows to receive a treatment must be completely covered.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver components to the jobsite in the manufacturer's original packaging with the brand or company name, item identification, and project reference clearly marked. Store components in a dry location that is adequately ventilated and free from dust, water, or other contaminants and has easy access for inspection and handling. Store materials flat in a clean dry area with temperature maintained above 50 degrees F. Do not open containers until needed for installation unless verification inspection is required.

1.5 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Become familiar with details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.

1.6 WARRANTY

Provide manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a 1 year period.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 WINDOW BLINDS

Provide each blind, including hardware, accessory items, mounting brackets and fastenings, as a complete unit produced by one manufacturer. All parts must be one color, unless otherwise indicated, to match the color of the blind slat. Treat steel features for corrosion resistance.

2.1.1 Horizontal Blinds

Provide horizontal blinds with 2 inch or 1 inch slats as indicated slats Blind units must be capable of nominally 180 degree partial tilting operation and full-height raising. Blinds to be inside or outside mount as indicated. Furnish tapes for Type I slats with longitudinal reinforced vinyl plastic in 1-piece turn ladder construction. Tapes for Type II slats must be braided polyester or nylon.

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2.1.1.1 Head Channel and Slats

Provide head channel made of steel or aluminum with corrosion-resistant finish nominal 0.018 inch for Type I or 0.024 inch for Type II. Provide slats of aluminum, not less than 0.008 inch thick, and of sufficient strength to prevent sag or bow in the finished blind. Provide a sufficient amount of slats to assure proper control, uniform spacing, and adequate overlap. Enclose all hardware in the head rail.

2.1.1.2 Controls

The slats must be tilted by a transparent tilting wand, hung vertically by its own weight, and must swivel for easy operation. The tilter control must be of enclosed construction. Provide moving parts and mechanical drive made of compatible materials that do not require lubrication during normal expected life. The tilter must tilt the slats to any desired angle and hold them at that angle so that any vibration or movement of ladders and slats will not drive the tilter and change the angle of slats. Include a mechanism to prevent over tightening. Provide a wand of sufficient length to reach to within 5 feet of the floor.

2.1.1.3 Intermediate Brackets

Provide intermediate brackets for installation, as recommended by the manufacturer, of blinds over 48 inch wide.

2.1.1.4 Bottom Rail

Provide bottom rail made of steel, corrosion-resistant, with baked-on polyester paint, color coordinated with slats, and formed with a double-lock seam into a closed oval shape for optimum strength. Provide end caps to match the rail in color.

2.1.1.5 Braided Ladders

Provide braided ladders of 100 percent polyester yarn of a color to match the slat color. Space ladders a maximum of and a minimum 15.2 slats per foot of drop in order to provide a uniform overlap of the slats in a closed position.

2.1.1.6 Hold-Down Brackets

Provide universal type hold-down brackets for sill or jamb mount where indicated on placement list.

2.1.1.7 Audio Visual Blinds

In addition to requirements for blinds, each unit must include light traps at sides, and sill. Furnish privacy blinds that provide light enhancing capabilities by means of hidden slat holes. Construct light traps from aluminum or sheet steel, not less than 0.02 inch thick, U-shaped, with legs not less than 1.75 inch long for Type I blinds or 0.75 inches long for Type II blinds. Round or bead edges in contact with blinds. Finish inside surfaces of light traps in a dull gray or black color.

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2.1.2 Vertical Blinds

Provide vertical blind units capable of nominally 180 degree partial tilting operation and full stackback. The blinds must be listed by the manufacturer as designed for heavy duty strength applications including heavy duty hardware. Provide vertical blinds to be ceiling or wall mounted with outside or inside brackets as indicated. Blinds must be length indicated.

Outside mount type installation must provide adequate overlap to control light and privacy.

2.1.2.1 Louvers

Provide louvers that are fire resistant solid vinyl, UV stable, and impact resistant; with or without a bottom chain as indicated. Fabric louvers shall be flame retardant fabric having straight, flat, unfrayed edges and flat, without noticeable twists. A weight must be provided at the bottom of the fabric louver without the insert discoloring the fabric. Provide louvers with or without a bottom chain as indicated. Groovers extruded from solid vinyl with clear non-yellowing channel lips to accept fabric inserts.

Fabric inserts must be flame retardant and colorfast. Louvers that are 3- 1/2 inch must overlap not less than 3/8 inch. Those with 2 inch must overlap not less than 1/4 inch. Both must be dimensionally stable.

2.1.2.2 Carriers

Provide carriers to support each louver. Provide carriers made of molded plastic to transverse on self-fabricated wheels for smooth, easy operation.

The hook of the carrier must have an automatic latch to permit easy installation and removal of the louver, and to securely lock the louver for tilting and traversing.

2.1.2.3 Head rail System

Provide head rail system not less than 0.047 inch thick and made of anodized aluminum alloy or 0.027 inch thick phosphate treated steel with a baked on ivory gloss enamel paint finish. The head rail must extend the full width of the blind and be closed with an end cap at each end. One cap must contain the traversing and tilting controls. The opposite cap will house the pulley for the traversing cord.

2.1.2.4 Valance

Attach the manufacturer's standard valance to the head rail by metal or plastic holders that grip the top and bottom edge of the valance and accept an insert of the same material as the slats. Provide sufficient clearance behind the valance to permit the louvers to tilt without interference. The head rail cover must extend the full width of the blind. Returns must be provided for blinds mounted on surface.

2.1.2.5 Controls

Provide tilting and traversing controls that hang compactly at the side of the blinds and reach within 5 feet of the floor. The tilt/traverse control must tilt all vanes simultaneously to any desired angle and hold them at that angle. Provide louvers that traverse one way to the right, one way to

SECTION 12 21 00 Page 5 the left or two-way split as indicated. The traversing control cord must be minimum 0.070 inch in diameter with a minimum breaking strength of 125 pounds. Anchor the cord to a lead carrier linked to all adjacent carriers. Provide louvers that traverse along the head rail by pulling one side of the looped cord fastened to a cord tension pulley or a fiberglass wand that tilts the louvers by turning the wand and traverses the louvers by using the wand as a drapery control. Sliding glass doors must have a one way draw with stackback occurring opposite door openings.

2.1.2.6 Connectors and Spacers

The connector must be flexible, smooth and flat to slide unhindered when carriers move independently of each other, and to nest compactly when carriers are stacking. The length of the links must relate to the louver width in order to equally space the traversing louvers, to maintain uniform and adequate overlap of louvers, and to fully cover the width of the opening.

2.1.2.7 Intermediate Brackets

Furnish intermediate installation brackets for blinds over 62 inches wide.

2.2 COLOR

Provide color, pattern and texture in accordance with Section 09 06 90 COLOR SCHEDULE. . Color listed is not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other manufacturers.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 WINDOW TREATMENT PLACEMENT SCHEDULE

Provide window treatment at all exterior window and provide window treatment as indicated in the following schedule:

Room Window Drapery Draw Window Number/Name Covering Type Type/Direction Type Quantity _____

3.2 IDENTIFICATION

In accordance with the numbering plan, mark each opening and the corresponding window treatment with identical numbers. For multiple windows separated by mullions, the space required by each blind must be numbered separately. Use brass, aluminum, plastic, durable paper plates, or stamp to place corresponding numbers on unexposed surfaces of openings and inside or on top of the head rail track.

3.3 INSTALLATION

3.3.1 Horizontal Blinds

Perform installation in accordance with the approved detail drawings and manufacturer's installation instructions. Install units level, plumb, secure, and at proper height and location relative to window units. Furnish and install supplementary or miscellaneous items in total, including clips, brackets, or anchorages incidental to or necessary for a sound, secure, and

SECTION 12 21 00 Page 6 complete installation. Do not start installation until completion of room painting and finishing operations.

3.3.2 Audio Visual Blinds

Perform installation in accordance with the approved detail drawings and manufacturer's installation instructions. Install units level, plumb, secure, and at proper height and location relative to window units. Furnish and install supplementary or miscellaneous items in total, including clips, brackets, or anchorages incidental to or necessary for a sound, secure, and

3.3.3 Vertical Blinds

manufacturer's installation instructions. Install units level, plumb, secure, and at proper height and location relative to window units. Furnish and install supplementary or miscellaneous items in total, including clips, brackets, or anchorages incidental to or necessary for a sound, secure, and

3.3.4 Valance

manufacturer's installation instructions. Install units level, plumb, secure, and at proper height and location relative to window units. Furnish and install supplementary or miscellaneous items in total, including clips, brackets, or anchorages incidental to or necessary for a sound, secure, and

3.4 CLEAN-UP

Upon completion of the installation, free window treatments from soiling, damage or blemishes; and adjust them for form and appearance and proper operating condition. Repair or replace damaged units as directed by the Contracting Officer. Isolate metal parts from direct contact with concrete, mortar, or dissimilar metals. Ensure blinds installed in recessed pockets can be removable without disturbing the pocket. The entire blind, when retracted, must be contained behind the pocket. For blinds installed outside the jambs and mullions, overlap each jamb and mullion 0.75 inch or more when the jamb and mullion sizes permit. Include all hardware, brackets, anchors, fasteners, and accessories necessary for a complete, finished installation.

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CURTAINS AND DRAPES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D 3691 (2002) Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and

Drapery Fabrics

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Drawings; G

Drapery fabric; G

Submit a range of three samples, 36 by 36 inches or larger, to match the fabric quality, weight, pattern, and color shown or specified. Once selected, label approved samples to identify locations for their use in the project. Maintain identification and approval markings until final acceptance of the work.

Motor and Controller; G Finished drapery

Provide one full size window sample installation including hardware. Install the finished drapery on a stationary traverse rod or track at the location indicated.

Flame resistance

Drapery hardware

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Motor and Controller Special fabrication

Before fabrication, submit the manufacturer's printed instructions for fabrics requiring special fabrication methods.

Drapery system, Data Package 1; G Motor and Controller

Submit in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE DATA.

1.3 DRAWINGS

Submit drawings indicating:

Windows and other locations requiring drapery.

Extent of drapery, to ceiling or to specific height above windows.

Location of each different drapery fabric when more than one type.

Pattern or color is to be provided.

Width of window and width of drapery extension if bay window.

Indicate Motor and Controller location and any integrated components or accessories.

1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Submit data for completed drapery system in accordance with Section 01 78 23OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA. Include laundering and dry cleaning instructions for fabrics requiring special care. Furnish separate instruction sheet for each material (one for fiberglass, one for Verel, etc.). For fabrics that are not permanently or inherently flame resistant, furnish instruction to include frequency and process required for retreating the fabric to renew the effectiveness of the flame resistant treatment. Head each sheet with name and number of room or rooms where each material is hung.

In lieu of instruction sheets, provide instructions on small, permanent labels (either iron-on type or sewn-on) affixed to back of the heading of each panel.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver draperies and hardware to the site in sealed containers clearly labeled with manufacturer's name and contents. Store in a safe, dry, clean, and well ventilated area. Do not open containers until needed for installation, unless verification inspection is required.

2.1 MATERIALS

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2.1.1 Fabrics

2.1.1.1 Drapery Fabric

ASTM D 3691. Provide fabric manufactured from man-made or natural fibers.

Fabric physical characteristics must be as indicated.

2.1.1.2 Drapery Lining

Insulated, soft blackout (if indicated), color as indicated.

2.1.1.3 Flame Resistance

NFPA 701. Drapery fabric and lining must pass the small and large scale test. Treatment to enhance flame resistance must be permanent type. If treated, fabric must pass the small and large scale test after being subjected to the accelerated dry cleaning or laundering cycles specified in

NFPA 701.

2.1.2 Sewing Thread

Pre-shrunk mercerized cotton (50/3) or monofilament in equivalent size, except do not use monofilament in the heading.

2.1.3 Heading

2.1.3.1 Heading Hooks

Slip-in-type, bright zinc-plated, chromium-plated, or nickel-plated steel, as indicated and of a size adequate to hold the heading upright. Provide one hook for each pleat.

Provide 10% surplus hooks for possible lost or damaged hooks.

2.1.3.2 Snap-Tape System (Ripplefold)

Heavy vinyl or nylon tape with locking fasteners attached to tape to form desired pleat spaces and fullness. Cut tapes to size and sew to drapery fabric to form the heading.

2.1.4 Drapery Hardware

Stationary and traverse wall-mounted rods and ceiling mounted tracks as indicated of heavy-duty type. Traverse rods or tracks may be manually operated, motorized, center close two-way, one-way draw, left-to-right or right-to-left as indicated. Rods and tracks must be cold-rolled, commercial quality steel minimum 0.030 inch thick or extruded aluminum minimum 0.050 inch thick. Rod and track cross section width and depth must be sufficient to carry the drapery without sagging. Track configuration (number of channels) must be such so as to permit drapery operation as specified or indicated. Finish steel components with a white baked enamel, vinyl, or epoxy coating as standard with the manufacturer. Finish aluminum components with an anodic clear (natural) or bronze coating or a baked enamel, vinyl, or epoxy coating as standard with the manufacturer and as indicated.

Provide smooth and non-sticking sliding surfaces. Provide one-piece rod and track up to 16 feet long. Provide steel brackets and intermediate supports.

Provide one manufacturer's design throughout.

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2.1.4.1 Track Sets

Include ceiling track, sliding or rolling carriers, and caps for stationary draperies; ceiling track, sliding or rolling carriers, master sliding or rolling carriers, ball bearing end pulleys, and traverse cord with cord tension pulleys for traverse draperies.

2.1.4.2 Rod Sets

Include wall-hung rod, sliding or rolling carriers, brackets, and intermediate supports with 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inch projection for stationary draperies; wall-hung rod, sliding or rolling carriers, master sliding or rolling carriers, ball bearing end pulleys, brackets, intermediate supports with 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inch projection, and traverse cord with cord tension pulleys for traverse draperies.

2.1.4.3 Traverse Cord

Size No. 4 with fiberglass center. Provide cord tension pulley, metal tube type, with mounting bracket, helical spring, and ball bearing pulley wheel.

Finish color, white or off-white.

2.1.4.4 Hand Traverse Cordless Track System

Extra heavy duty track assembly with baton on room side of draperies where it is readily visible and easily used. Ceiling mounted or side-wall mounted as indicated in extruded aluminum track anodized in clear (natural) or bronze finish indicated.

2.1.4.5 Motor and Controller

Where indicated provide motors for single or double track systems, complete with remote controller and manufacturer's instructions for installation and operation. Verify motor size is adequate for drapery system to be installed. Coordinate with existing and new electrical system for power supply and location of motor mounting. Coordinate thermostatic setting instructions for automated systems.

2.1.4.6 Snap-Tape System Track

Dovetail slots in clear folding linkage. Provide one-piece molded plastic snap tab type carriers with snap-on components sewn to drapery heading.

2.1.5 Fasteners

Provide zinc or cadmium plated.

2.2 FABRICATION

Prior to cutting and fabrication, field measure each drapery location paying particular attention to field conditions affecting the work.

2.2.1 Drapery Fabrication

2.2.1.1 Panels

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Make from full or half widths of fabric to give a minimum of 250 percent fullness. Percent fullness is defined as 2 1/2 times the rod width plus overlaps and returns. Provide conventional French pleats. Draperies must be length indicated. Floor length draperies must hang one inch above finish floors. Sill length draperies must hang 1/2 inch above window sills and heating-air conditioning units. Apron length draperies must hang one inch below bottom of window aprons. Provide table-sized drapery panels with a plus or minus tolerance of 1/4 inch accurately laid-out before cutting. Cut fabric to allow for pleats and for outside ends to return to the walls. For traverse draperies, allow for a minimum overlap of 3 inches at the center.

Accurately match patterned fabrics to provide identical designs horizontally and vertically on each window within each room. Where variations in length or placement of windows occur in a room, match patterns horizontally. When fabricating panels from fabrics that require special methods or instructions, conform to the workroom instructions provided by the fabric manufacturer. Sew seams and hems using a firm interlocking stitch at a stitch rate per inch appropriate to fabric being sewn. Sew with enough slack present so that thread shrinkage due to laundering and dry cleaning will not pucker seams and hems. Do not expose seam and hem raw edges.

2.2.1.2 Headings

Pleat evenly to required widths. Make headings 4 inches high with triple French pleats, and double fold. Include permanent finish stiffener of buckram, crinoline, or pellon across entire heading. Paper stiffening is not acceptable. Machine stitch pleats for a depth of at least 3-3/4 inches. Do not use horizontal stitching across the width of the heading.

2.2.1.3 Seams

Join widths by serging, overlock, and safety stitch. Retain selvage when practical.

2.2.1.4 Hems

Double fold hems (top and bottom) and blind stitch so as not to show on the panel face. Make side seams 1-1/2 inches wide and bottom seams 4 inches deep with weights sewn 1/2 inch above hem bottom. Provide weights at corners and each vertical seam. When lining is attached to the drapery fabric, single fold heading is acceptable, however, double fold the bottom hem.

2.2.2 Lining Fabrication

Lock stitch lining to the back of the fabric panel. Hem fabric panel and lining panel separately at the bottom.

2.2.3 Tie-Backs

Make from same material as draperies, 3 inches wide by minimum 30 inches long or as required for installation. Fabricate from a double thickness of fabric, press flat to provide specified width, and locate seam at the bottom fold so as to permit the tie-back to be reversible. Provide bone or plastic ring end fastenings to loop over tie-back hooks.

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2.2.4 Valances

Rod-hung, fabricated in the same manner as draperies and of same material.

If indicated provide box-type, with sides and top constructed of one inch thick softwood pine , and 3/8 inch thick plywood front. Cover front, sides and bottom edges of valance with batting, stretch fabric and trim evenly and neatly over valance exterior, and fasten to the inside. Provide same fabric as draperies. Paint interior of valance. Shape valance bottom front edge straight. Make valance of required width to span the window, and indicated height. Make depth of valance adequate to ensure proper appearance and to permit proper operation of traverse draperies.

3.1 EXAMINATION

Ensure that work of other trades and cleaning operations are completed.

Test completed installation to ensure smooth and continuous operation of all draperies, hardware and accessories.

3.2 INSTALLATION

Install draperies in rooms and areas indicated or as scheduled herein.

Include all material indicated, specified, or necessary for a complete finished drapery installation. Contractor is responsible for the required quantities of draperies and hardware.

3.2.1 Hardware

Install in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions and as specified herein. Install ceiling tracks parallel to walls and windows, fasten at each end, at 16 inches from each end and with additional intermediate fasteners spaced not more than 48 inches apart. Install wall rods with end brackets and provide intermediate support brackets 24 inches from each end with additional intermediate support brackets spaced not more than 48 inches apart. Provide fasteners for installation as follows:

Fastener Structural Material

Wood or sheet metal screw Wood

Self tapping screw Metal

Case hardened, self-tapping Sheet metal sheet metal screw

Screw or bolt in expansion Solid masonry shield

Toggle or molly bolt Hollow masonry, wallboard, plaster

3.2.2 Draperies

Install with a minimum clearance of 1/4 inch between the ceiling and top of drapery heading. Floor length draperies must hang one inch above finished floors; sill length, 1/2 inch above window sills and heating-air conditioning units; and apron length, one inch below bottom of window

SECTION 12 22 00 Page 7 aprons. Insert heading hooks at rear of each pleat, placed to obtain the clearance specified. Press well before hanging, except fiberglass. Dress-down and adjust hung draperies to provide best form and appearance.

Traverse draperies must operate smoothly and easily over the full range of travel. Remove incorrectly sized drapery and remake to correct size.

Remove damaged, spotted, or otherwise defective fabric and repair to original state or replace with new material.

3.2.3 Valances

Install with top edge parallel to ceiling.

3.3 DRAPERY SCHEDULE

All exterior windows or as scheduled.

Provide window covering as follows:

Room Window Drapery Draw Window Number/Name Covering Type Type/Direction Type Quantity

3.3.1 IDENTIFICATION

In accordance with the numbering plan, mark each opening and the corresponding window treatment with identical numbers. For multiple windows separated by mullions, the space required by each blind must be numbered separately. Use brass, aluminum, plastic, durable paper plates, or stamp to on top of the head rail track.

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ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

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

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Installation

Drawings showing fabrication and installation details. Show layout and locations of track, direction of draw, mounting heights, and details.

Window Shades; G

Manufacturer's data composed of catalog cuts, brochures, product information, and maintenance instructions.

Samples of each type and color of window treatment. Shade material must be minimum6 by 6 inch in size.

Window Shades

Fire resistance

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1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Provide window treatment, complete with necessary brackets, fittings, and hardware. Each window treatment type must be a complete unit provided in accordance with paragraph WINDOW TREATMENT PLACEMENT SCHEDULE. Mount and operate equipment as per manufacturer's instructions. Windows to receive a treatment must be completely covered.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver components to the jobsite in the manufacturer's original packaging with the brand or company name, item identification, and project reference clearly marked. Store components in a dry location that is adequately ventilated and free from dust, water, or other contaminants and has easy access for inspection and handling. Store materials flat in a clean dry area with temperature maintained above 50 degrees F. Do not open containers until needed for installation unless verification inspection is required.

1.5 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Become familiar with details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.

1.6 WARRANTY

Provide manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a 1 year period.

2.1 WINDOW SHADES

Roller tube must operate smoothly and be of sufficient diameter and thickness to prevent excessive deflection. Provide brackets that are appropriate for mounting method indicated. The shade cloth must meet the performance described in NFPA 701, small scale test. Treat steel features for corrosion resistance.

2.1.1 Light Filtering Shades

Conform light filtering shades to the following: Roller tube must be wood or steel and operate by spring or clutch and bead operation mechanism.

Provide fascia mounting brackets made of steel to support roller tube and fascia panel. Provide fascia panel channel shaped, extruded aluminum with standard enamel finish. Provide shade made from a single piece of PVC coated fiberglass cloth.

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2.1.2 Room Darkening Shades

Conform room darkening (black-out) window shades to the following:

a. Roller tube must be aluminum, controlled by webbing tape or crank operated gear box with steel rods. Provide shop fabricated light traps, consisting of a head box to house the shade roller, and U-shaped channels to serve as guides for the shade along the sides and to receive the bottom edge of the shade along the sill.

b. Provide light trap made of sheet steel having a minimum thickness of22 gauge or anodized, extruded, aluminum. The legs of the channels must be not less than 1-3/4 inches long and separated by the minimum distance that will permit free operation of the shade.

Edges of light trap coming into contact with the shade cloth must be smooth pile light seal. The exposed face of the head box must be hinged or removable for access to the shade roller. The interior or unexposed surfaces of the light trap must have a finish coat of flat black enamel. The exposed portions of the light trap must have a factory-applied priming coat of gray paint.

c. Finish painting is specified in Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND

COATINGS. Provide manufacturer's standard shade roller. Cloth must be of type for blackout purposes. Make the shade from a single piece of canvas duck cloth laminated to vinyl. When not finished with a selvage, the vertical edges of the shade must be bound or hemmed using a high-grade thread. Make needle holes lightproof by applying a suitable filler.

d. Fit the bottom edge of the shade with a steel operating bar. Shades will engage positively with bottom rail through operating bar or chain pull. Paint bars with flat black enamel. Make pull cords of No. 4 braided nylon or beaded chain having not less than 175 pounds breaking strength.

2.2 COLOR

Provide color, pattern and texture in accordance with Section 09 06 90 COLOR

SCHEDULE.

3.1 WINDOW TREATMENT PLACEMENT SCHEDULE

All exterior windows and window covering as follows:

Room Window Drapery Draw Window Number/Name Covering Type Type/Direction Type Quantity

3.2 IDENTIFICATION

In accordance with the numbering plan, mark each opening and the corresponding window treatment with identical numbers. For multiple windows separated by mullions, the space required by each shade must be numbered separately. Use brass, aluminum, plastic, durable paper plates, or stamp to on top of the mounting brackets.

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3.3 INSTALLATION

manufacturer's installation instructions. Install units level, plumb, secure, and at proper height and location relative to window units. Furnish and install supplementary or miscellaneous items in total, including clips, brackets, or anchorages incidental to or necessary for a sound, secure, and

3.4 CLEAN-UP

Upon completion of the installation, free window treatments from soiling, damage or blemishes; and adjust them for form and appearance and proper operating condition. Repair or replace damaged units as directed by the Contracting Officer. Isolate metal parts from direct contact with concrete, mortar, or dissimilar metals. Ensure shades installed in recessed pockets can be removable without disturbing the pocket. The entire shade, when retracted, must be contained inside the pocket. For shades installed outside the jambs and mullions, overlap each jamb and mullion 0.75 inch or more when the jamb and mullion sizes permit. Include all hardware, brackets, anchors, fasteners, and accessories necessary for a complete, finished installation.

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MANUFACTURED METAL CASEWORK

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2008) Structural Welding Code - Steel

AWS D1.3/D1.3M (2008) Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel

ASTM A 1008/ (2008a) Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, A 1008M Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-

Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardened

ASTM A 167 (1999; R 2004) Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

ASTM A 325 (2007a) Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM A 325M (2007) Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 830 Mpa Minimum Tensile Strength (Metric)

ASTM C 1036 (2006) Standard Specification for Flat Glass

ASTM D 4689 (1999; R 2005) Standard Specification for Adhesive, Casein-Type

ASTM D 4690 (1999; R 2005) Standard Specification for Urea

Formaldehyde Resin Adhesives

ASTM F 594 (2002) Standard Specification for Stainless Steel

Nuts

ASTM F 836M (2002) Standard Specification for Style 1 Stainless

Steel Metric Nuts

BUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (BHMA)

BHMA A156.11 (2004) American National Standard for Cabinet Locks

BHMA A156.5 (2001) Auxiliary Locks & Associated Products

BHMA A156.9 (2003) Cabinet Hardware

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KITCHEN CABINET MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (KCMA)

KCMA A161.1 (2000) Performance & Construction Standards for

Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA LD 3 (2005) Standard for High-Pressure Decorative Laminates

NEMA LD 3.1 (1995) Performance, Application, Fabrication, and

Installation of High-Pressure Decorative Laminates

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE ASSOCIATION (SEFA)

SEFA 7 (1996) Recommended Practice for Laboratory and Hospital Service Fittings

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

FS FF-B-588 (Rev E) Bolt, Toggle: and Expansion Sleeve, Screw

FS FF-S-325 (Int Amd 3) Shield, Expansion; Nail, Expansion; and

Nail, Drive Screw (Devices, Anchoring, Masonry)

FS TT-C-520 (Rev B; Am 1) Coating Compound, Bituminous, Solvent

Type, Underbody (for Motor Vehicles)

FS TT-E-489 (Rev J; Notice 1) Enamel, Alkyd, Glass, Low VOC

Content

FS TT-F-336 (Rev E) Filler, Wood, Paste

FS WW-P-541 (1990e; Am 1) Plumbing Fixtures submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that

Submit fabrication drawings for steel and wood cabinets in accordance with the paragraphs entitled, “Steel Cabinet Fabrication," of this section.

Submit Installation Drawings for steel and wood cabinets in accordance with the paragraph entitled, "Installation," of this section.

Submit Manufacturer's catalog data for the following items:

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Cabinets Corrosion-Resistant Steel Glass Adhesives Filler Material Fasteners Steel Sinks Service Fixtures Accessories and Hardware Plastic Laminate Countertops

Samples must include:

Accessories and Hardware, one each.

Submit Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts in accordance with paragraph entitled, "General," of this section.

SD-07 Certificates

Submit certificates for the following items showing conformance with the referenced standards contained in this section.

Corrosion-Resistant Steel Glass Adhesives Filler Material Fasteners Steel Sinks Service Fixtures Accessories and Hardware

Submit Manufacturer's Instructions for in accordance with

1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Cabinets must be delivered, stored, and handled in a manner that will prevent damage and disfigurement.

1.4 DESIGN

Cabinets must be metal, factory-fabricated and finished in the manufacturer's standard sizes and finishes of the type, design, and configuration indicated. Construct cabinets as specified and meet the requirements of KCMA A161.1. Wall and base cabinet assemblies must consist of individual units joined into continuous sections. Accomplish fastenings to permit removal and replacement of individual units without affecting the remainder of the installation. Provide counters with watertight sink rim when indicated. Drawers must be removable and will be equipped with

SECTION 12 31 00 Page 4 position stops to avoid accidental complete withdrawals. Fix or adjust shelves as indicated.

2.1 GENERAL

Submit Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts for metal cabinets showing the manufacturer's recommended color and finish selections.

Submit Manufacturer's Instructions for metal cabinet systems including special provisions required to install equipment components and system packages. Special notices must detail impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

Cabinets must be the manufacturer's standard sizes of type and design indicated. Both wall and base cabinet assemblies will consist of individual units joined into continuous sections as indicated. Accomplish fastenings to permit removal and replacement of individual units without affecting the remainder of the installation.

2.2 MATERIALS

Steel for cabinet construction must conform to ASTM A 1008/A 1008M.

Corrosion-Resistant Steel must conform to ASTM A 167, Type 304 Finish 4.

Glass must conform to ASTM C 1036, Type I, Class 1, Quality q3, 1/4 inch thick, for unframed sliding glass doors; other glass must conform to ASTM C 1036, Type II, Class 1, Quality q8, 7/32 inch thick.

Adhesives for application of plastic laminate must be a thermosetting urea-resin Type II conforming to ASTM D 4690 as recommended by the manufacturer of the laminate. Adhesive for wood members will conform to ASTM D 4689.

Filler Material must conform to FS TT-F-336.

Provide Plastic Laminate that conforms to NEMA LD 3. Provide Style, Type, Grade, Class and Finish indicated.

Provide Accessories and Hardware that conforms to the following requirements, as applicable:

Extension drawer slides: BHMA A156.9, Type B85071

Semiconcealed hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81201, 1-1/2 inches

Full surface hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81131, 1-1/2 inches

Knob pulls: BHMA A156.9, 1-inch diameter, Type B12132

Bar type pulls: BHMA A156.9, 4-inch overall length, Type B12012

Semiconcealed hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81201, 40 millimeter

Full surface hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81131, 40 millimeter

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Knob pulls: BHMA A156.9, 25 millimeter diameter, Type B12132

Bar type pulls: BHMA A156.9, 100 millimeter overall length, Type B12012

Locks, keying, and keys: As directed

Catches: Magnetic, 5-pound pull

Sliding door set:

Impregnated fiberboard track Nylon glides

Fasteners must conform to the following:

Screws: Comply with ANSI Standards, Group, Type and Class as applicable

Anchoring Devices: FS FF-S-325, Group, Type, and Class as applicable

Toggle bolts: FS FF-B-588, Type I, Class A, Style 2

Nuts: ASTM F 594, corrosion-resistant steel

Bolts: ASTM A 325, heavy, hexagon head bolts corrosion-resistant steel

Nuts: ASTM F 836M, corrosion-resistant steel

Bolts: ASTM A 325M, heavy, hexagon head bolts corrosion-resistant steel

Corrosion-resistant Steel Sinks: 18-gage corrosion-resistant steel, integral with corrosion-resistant steel countertop or 18-gage corrosion-resistant steel, nonintegral, self-rimming.

Drain holes in center of bowl.

Underside coated with 1/8-inch thick sound deadener

Die-form, seamless, raised edges at front and ends.

Cove corners to 1/2-inch radius.

Equip with strainers and tail pieces.

Sound deadening must conform to FS TT-C-520.

Service Fixtures must conform to the following requirements:

a. Provide fixtures in accordance with the water conservation policy as stated in the Standard Plumbing Codes, Appendix J.

b. Faucets:

(1) Splashback mounted, cast brass, chrome plated, FS WW-P-541

(2) Deck mounted, cast brass, chrome plated, FS WW-P-541

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c. Gas, air, and vacuum, distilled water, steam, and de-ionized water cocks: cast brass, chrome plated, ground key type

d. Drains, strainers, and taps: brass, chrome plated, FS WW-P-541

e. Index buttons: plastic, color codes in accordance with SEFA 7

f. Special items: nipples and locknuts with each fixture must be as directed.

Metal pretreatment coatings: FS TT-C-490, Type I, Type II, or Type III Enamel or FS TT-E-491, Class 2 as indicated.

2.3 STEEL CABINET FABRICATION

2.3.1 General

Wall and base cabinets must be of essentially the same construction, fabricated from cold-rolled furniture steel not lighter than 22-gage, except that backs of cabinets and backs of doors may be 24-gage steel. Wall cabinets will have corner mullions of full-wrap construction consisting of three 90-degree bends, with no raw edges or flanges exposed. Provide base cabinets that are equipped with fixed top rails and have an integral sub-base forming a recessed toe space 4 inches high and not less than 2-1/2-inches deep. Welds must be flush and ground smooth on exposed surfaces.

Heads of screws and bolts will not show in exposed exterior surfaces. Doors and drawer fronts must be double-wall, panel-type construction, not less than 1/2-inch thick, with a sound-absorbing material cemented between the walls. Equip doors and drawers with rubber or plastic silencers or bumpers.

Drawers must have removable fronts, will be mounted on metal guides and equipped with position stops to avoid accidental complete withdrawal.

Shelving must be fixed or adjustable as indicated, and will be formed on four sides with two additional 90-degree bends on front edge.

2.3.2 Workmanship

Align end panels, top rails, bottoms and vertical posts at intersections in same plane, without overlap. Exposed welds must be ground flush and smooth.

Welding must conform to AWS D1.1/D1.1M and AWS D1.3/D1.3M.

Additional casework construction requirements:

a. Welded assembly.

b. Fabricate with enclosed uprights or posts full height or width at front, include sides, backs, bottoms, soffits, ceilings under sloping tops, headers and rail, assembled to form an integral unit.

c. Form sides to make rabbeted stile 3/4 to 1-1/8 inch wide, closed by channel containing shelf adjustment slots.

d. Make bottom of wall units flush, double panel construction.

e. Make top and cross rails of "U" shaped channel.

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f. Provide enclosed backs and bottoms in cabinets, including drawer units.

g. Provide finish panel on exposed cabinet backs.

h. Do not use screws and bolts in construction or assembly of casework, except to secure hardware, applied door stops, accessories, removable panels and where casework is required to be fastened end to end or back to back.

i. Fabricate casework, except benches, and desks with finished end panels.

j. Close flush exposed soffits of wall hung shelving, knee spaces in counters, and toe spaces at bases.

k. In base units with sinks provide on piece, lowered backs.

l. In base units with doors provide removable backs.

m. Provide built-in raceways or tubular or channel shaped members of casework for installation of wiring and electric work. Mount junction boxes on rear of cabinets. Electric work is specified in electrical sections of specifications.

n. Provide reinforcing for hardware.

o. Size Dimensions:

(1) Used dimensions shown or specified within tolerances specified.

(2) Tolerance:

(a) Depth: 13 inches in lieu of 12 inches, 18 inches in lieu of 16 inches, except wall hung units above counter 21 inches to 24 inches in lieu of 22 inches.

(b) Width: Minus one inch.

(c) Height: one inch plus or minus for wall hung cabinets and counter mounted cabinets, excluding sloping tops, one inch plus for floor standing cabinets, excluding base and sloping tops. Full height cabinets shown back to back same height.

(d) Manufacturer's tolerance for the length, depth or height: Not to exceed 0.0625 inches.

2.3.3 Minimum Thickness of Steel

U.S.

STANDARD THICKNESS

GAGE (INCH)

Drawer fronts, backs, 20 0.035 bodies, closure plates or scribe and

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Base pedestals, casework 18 0.047 top sides, back, and bottom panels, closure scribe and filler strips 3 inch or more. Reinforcement for drawers with locks. Table legs, spreaders and stretchers, when fabricated of cold rolled tubing. Metal for desks; except legs and aprons. Door exterior and interior panels, flush or glazed. Cross rails of base units Front bottom rails, back bottom rails; rails may be 0.059 inch 16 gage thick. Uprights or posts. Top corner gussets.

Aprons, apron division, 16 0.059 reinforcing gussets, table legs, desk legs and aprons, spreaders and stretchers when formed without welding. Toe base gussets, drawer slides, and other metal work. Front top rails and back rails except top back rails may be 0.047 inch 18 gage thick

Drawer runners door tracks 14 1.88

Base unit bottom corner gussets and 12 0.104 leg sockets.

Reinforcement for hinge reinforcement 11 3 inside doors and cabinets.

2.3.4 Cabinets

Cabinets must have sheet steel fronts, backs, sides, tops, and bottoms.

Form sides with rabbeted stiles 1-1/8-inches wide, closed by welded channel containing embossed louvers spaced 1-1/2 inches on center, for adjustable shelves.

Provide cabinets that have a steel channel-shaped top rail, 18-gage steel cross rails, and Z-shaped rear rail to engage 16-gage steel hanging bracket.

At base cabinets, provide 1-1/2-inch long leveling screws for adjusting to floor variations that are accessible through plugged openings in bottom;

install 14-gage gussets to support the screws.

At base cabinets, provide removable backs, knee space panels, or access doors where piping occurs.

2.3.5 Doors

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Provide doors that are double-pan construction with 5/8-inch thick telescoped inner pan into outer pan with exposed vertical edge formed into channel shape having returned lip over inner pan and offset to receive lip.

Coat panels with 1/8-inch thick asphaltic sound deadener.

Fasten reinforcement for hardware attachment to inner pan and conceal.

Fit hinged doors with pairs of hinges, knob pulls, locks, and bumpers.

Bevel inside edge of cutout in front panel of glass door.

Set glass in continuous rubber gasket between panels.

Equip sliding doors with tracks, guides, bumpers, and bar pulls.

Doors for the exposed fronts of metal cabinets must be sound-deadened metal.

Additional considerations for doors:

a. Hollow metal type, flush and glazed doors not less than 5/8 inch thick.

b. Fabricate flush metal doors of two panels formed into pans with corners welded and ground smooth. Provide flush doors with a sound deadening core.

c. Fabricate glazed metal doors with reinforced frame and construct either from one piece of steel, or have separate stiles and rails mitered and welded at corners, and welds ground smooth.

(1) Secure removable glazing members with screws to back of doors.

(2) Install glass in rubber or plastic glazing channels.

d. Provide sheet steel hinge reinforcement inside doors.

e. Sliding doors: Provide stops to prevent bypass.

f. Doors removable without use of tools except where equipped with locks.

2.3.6 Drawers

Provide drawer fronts that are double-pan construction with 5/8-inch thick telescoped inner pan into outer pan with exposed vertical edge formed into channel shape having return lip over inner pan and offset to receive lip.

Weld drawer bodies to front through flanges on sides and bottom, and to back through flanges at rear.

Extend flanges outward or downward, top of side, and backrolled.

Cove corners to 1/2-inch radius.

Drawer accessories must consist of slides, bar pulls, and lock and stop devices.

Additional considerations for drawers:

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a. Drawer fronts flush hollow metal type not less than (5/8 inch) thick with sound deadening core. Fabricate of two panels formed into pans.

Weld and grind smooth corners of drawer fronts.

b. Form bodies from one piece of steel, weld to drawer front.

c. Provide reinforcement for locks and provide rubber bumpers at both sides of drawer head to cushion closing.

d. Equip with roller suspension guides.

2.3.7 Shelves

Fabricate shelves from sheet steel with front and rear edges flanged down 3/4 inch and hemmed back at 30 degrees to underside of shelf. Fabricate shelves from corrosion-resistant steel sheet if indicated with front and rear edges flanged down 3/4 inch and hemmed back at 30 degrees to underside of shelf.

Support shelves with 16-gage shelf clips inserted in slots in front stile and in form channel in back.

Notch flanges at sides to match and engage with embossments on side panels.

Additional considerations for shelves:

a. Capable of supporting an evenly distributed minimum load of (25 pounds per square foot) without visible distortion.

b. Flange shelves down 3/4 inch on edges, with front and bearing edges flanged back 1/2 inch.

c. For shelves over 42 inches in length and over 12 inches in depth install 1-1/2 x 1/2 x 0.0359 inch thick sheet steel hat channel reinforcement welded to underside midway between front and back and extending full length of shelf.

d. Weld shelves to metal back and ends unless shown adjustable.

e. Provide means of positive locking shelf in position, and to permit adjustment without use of tools.

f. On pharmacy on sloping shelf provide 1/2 inch wide clear acrylic plastic raised edge, 1/8 inch thick, secured to front edge of shelf.

2.3.8 Dustcover Tops

Front face height must be 1 inch.

Slope dustcover tops upward 30…