W912QR21R0008_Specs_PhaseB_Vol3-0000.pdf

Solicitation For Construction of the New VA Medical Center (VAMC) Project in Louisville, KY

P2: 453413

Design-Bid-Build RFP

Specifications Phase B Volume 3 Div. 10-21

Certified Final Design

03 December 2020

W912QR21R0008

ARIMS: 200A

Disposition: Maintain for 15yrs after construction

W912QR21R0008_Specs_PhaseB_Vol3-0000

Replacement VA Medical Center Louisville, Kentucky

Project Managers

Cynthia K. Pozolo, FAIA URS/SmithGroup Joint Venture Project Manager SmithGroup 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1700 Detroit, Michigan 48226 t 313.983.3600

Randy L. Kirschner, AIA, NCARB URS/SmithGroup Joint Venture Project Manager

AECOM

277 Nationwide Blvd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215 t 614.464.4500

CERTIFIED FINAL

VA101CFM-P-0157/603-320

USACE P2 No. 453413

Phase B New Hospital Buildings Specifications 10-11-13 — 21-30-13 (Vol. 3)

03 December 2020

VA 603-320, P2 453413

Louisville VAMC Replacement Phase B

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 31 32 Geotechnical Data 00 31 32a 9-12-14 Report of Geotechnical Exploration Rev 1

00 31 32b Supplemental Recommendations Summary Report of Geotechnical

Exploration (REV 1) 01 November 2018

00 31 32c Louisville VA Hospital Geophysical Report 2 29 16

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Special Provisions

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Construction Project Sign Details

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Communication Systems Matrix

00 80 00.03

LOD Matrix

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Initial Facility Maintenance Data (COBie) Workbooks (FMDW)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

00 80 00.04a

Hospital Building Medical Center

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Central Utility Plan (CUP) – Laundry

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

00 80 00.04c

North Parking Structure (Garage)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Miscellaneous

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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South Parking Structure (Garage)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Project Submittal Register – Phase A

00 80 00.06

Project Submittal Register – Phase B

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Delegated Design List – Phase A

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Delegated Design List – Phase B

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00

Project Schedule

01 33 00.00

Submittal Procedures

01 35 26.00

Government Safety Requirements

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01 35 26.01

FORM 16-1 Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging

01 35 26.02

CELRL FORM 1259 Activity Hazards Analysis

01 43 39 Exterior Wall Mockups 01 45 00.15

Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM)

01 45 04.10

Contractor Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 45 35 Special Inspections 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls 01 50 00.01 Federal Airport Authority (FAA) and/or Kentucky Airport Zoning

Commission (KAZC) Determination and Permit – Antenna Tower and Building

01 50 00.02 Federal Airport Authority (FAA) and/or Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission (KAZC) Determination and Permit – Elevated Water Tank

01 50 00.03 Property Transfers with KYTC 01 57 19.00

Temporary Environmental Controls and Permits

01 57 19.01

Permit Matrix

01 74 19 Construction and Demolition Waste Management 01 78 23 Operations and Maintenance Manuals 01 78 24.00

Facility Maintenance (FM)Data Requirements

01 79 00 Operations and Maintenance Training 01 81 11 Exterior Shell Air-Blast Performance Requirements 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 01 91 00a Appendix A Commissioning Status Tracking 01 91 00b Appendix B Commissioning Schedule Activities 01 91 18 Commissioning of Building Envelope Systems

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 30 01 Cast-in-Place Concrete for Garage Structures 03 30 02 Cast-in-Place Concrete for Site Structures 03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 03 45 00.02 Precast Architectural Concrete (Parking Structure)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 12 13 Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel Framing 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing

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05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 43 13 Medical Equipment Support Systems 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 50 00.02 Metal Fabrications (Parking Structure) 05 50 11 Metal Fabrications for Fall Protection Systems 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 05 52 20 Barrier Cable Systems 05 58 13 Column and Beam Covers 05 70 10 Decorative Metal Grilles 05 73 13 Glazed Decorative Railing Systems

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 63 Sheathing 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrications

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 05 23 Pressure Testing an Air Barrier System for Air Tightness 07 05 23a Appendix A Air Leakage Test Form Example 07 05 23b Appendix B Air Leakage Test Results Form 07 05 23c Appendix C Test Agency Qualifications Sheet 07 11 13 Bituminous Damproofing O7 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 26 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 54 Thermoplastic Sheet Waterproofing O7 14 13 Hot Fluid-Applied Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing 07 16 19 Metal Oxide Waterproofing 07 18 00.02 Traffic Coatings (Parking Structure) 07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Retarding 07 40 00.02 Roofing and Siding Panels (Parking Structure) 07 42 00 Metal Wall Panels 07 42 13 16.02

Metal Plate Wall Panels (Parking Structure)

07 42 29 Terra Cotta Panel Rain Screen Systems 07 42 53 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen Systems 07 42 53.02 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen Systems (Parking Structure) 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 07 54 19a Appendix A Example RRO Report 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 76 16 Roof Decking Pavers 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07 81 23 Intumescent Fireproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

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07 95 13 19.02

Parking Deck Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies (Parking Structure)

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 08 33 00.02 Coiling Grilles (Parking Structure) 08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 08 35 13.23 Accordion Folding Fire Doors 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 41 13.02 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts (Parking Structure) 08 41 26.01 Custom All-Glass Wall and Door System 08 42 29.23 Sliding and Bi-Folding Automatic Entrances 08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 08 42 43 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Entrances 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08 44 13.02 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls (Parking Structure) 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 56 19 Pass Windows 08 56 53 Blast and Ballistic Resistant Windows 08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 08 56 66 Security Window Screens 08 62 00 Unit Skylights 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing 08 88 16 Vision Control Glass 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic / Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 54 26 Linear Wood Wall and Ceiling Systems 09 54 81 Custom Interior Aluminum Beams and Fins 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 09 65 16.33 Rubber Sheet Flooring 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 65 66 Resilient Athletic Flooring 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Based) With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES-2)

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09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Based) High Performance Mortar Flooring (RES-3) 09 67 23.40 Resinous Poured in Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and RES-6B) 09 67 23.70 Epoxy Floor Coating (EPY-01, EPY-02) 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting 09 69 00 Access Flooring 09 77 01 Interior Glass Wall Panel System 09 77 14 Wood Veneer Acoustic Wall Panels 09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 09 91 00 Painting 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2) 09 96 59.10 High Build Glazed Specialty Coating (SC-01)

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10 11 23 Tackboards 10 13 00 Directories 10 14 00 Signage 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 22 13 Interior Wire Mesh Partitions 10 22 13.02 Exterior Wire Mesh Partitions (Parking Structure) 10 22 39 Folding Panel Partitions 10 22 39.01 Automatic Operable Vertically Retractable Acoustic Wall 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls (PBSW) 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protections 10 26 41 Bullet Resistant Panels 10 28 00 Toilet Bath and Laundry Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 44 13.02 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets (Parking Structure) 10 55 00.16 Private-Delivery Postal Specialties 10 56 26 Manual Mobile and Fixed Shelving 10 75 00 Flagpoles 10 82 19 Exterior Acoustical Barrier Screen Walls

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11 06 00 Medical Equipment Schedule 11 06 01 Project Room Contents Report 11 08 00 Commissioning of Equipment 11 11 00 Laundry Equipment 11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment - Parking/Barrier Gate Operators 11 12 00.02 Parking Control Equipment (Parking Structure) 11 13 00 Loading Dock Equipment 11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 11 24 11 Horizontal Lifeline Fall Protection Systems 11 24 14 Suspended Façade Access Equipment 11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Foodservice Equipment 11 40 21 Foodservice Equipment - Utility Distribution System 11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment

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11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 11 45 00 Miscellaneous Food Service Equipment 11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 11 53 00 Laboratory Equipment 11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Airflow Workstations 11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment 11 71 00 Healthcare Equipment 11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 11 73 11 Patient ICU Service Boom Systems 11 74 00 Dental Equipment 11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 11 82 00 Waste Handling Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 12 24 00.01 Motorized Window Shades 12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 35 53 Adaptable Laboratory Casework Systems 12 36 00 Laboratory Countertops and Accessories 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 01 00 Radiofrequency (RF) MRI Shielding System 13 01 01 DC MRI Magnetic Shielding System 13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 13 21 13.34 Automatic Clean Room Swinging Doors and Fixed Windows 13 21 13.38 Clean Room Pass-Through Chambers 13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 13 49 00 Radiation Protection 13 49 00 A Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 1) 13 49 00 B Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 2) 13 49 00 C Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 3) 13 49 00 D Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 4) 13 49 23 AC ELF Magnetic Shielding Systems 13 49 25 Main Computer Room Shielding

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 08 00 Commissioning of Conveying Equipment 14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes 14 91 82 Trash Chutes 14 92 00 Pneumatic Tube System

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

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21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 21 30 13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 08 00a Division 22 Sample PFC 22 08 00b Division 22 Sample FPT 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 22 20 00 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 22 31 11 Water Softeners 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 22 70 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems

VOLUME 5

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment 23 05 14 Variable Frequency Drives 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 08 00a Division 23 Sample PFC 23 08 00b Division 23 Sample FPT 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant

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23 08 11a Attachment A VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual Fifth Edition

23 08 11b Attachment B Appendix B of VHA Directive 1810 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 35 03 Dryer Vent Exhaust System 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 23 64 20 Heat Recovery Chillers 23 65 00 Cooling Towers 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 25 08 00 Commissioning of Advanced Utility Metering Systems

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 36.26 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Study 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 08 00a Division 26 Sample PFC 26 08 00b Division 26 FPT 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

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26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 26 25 11 Busways 26 26 10 Emergency Power Off System 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 32 13 Engine Generators 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 27 41 31 Cable Television Distribution System 27 51 16 Public Address (Overhead Paging) System 27 51 23 Clinical Intercom 27 51 25 Limited Area Networked Sound Masking System 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue System 27 53 13 Clock Systems 27 53 19 Distributed Antenna System

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 28 13 00 Physical Access Control and Security Management System 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 28 52 31 Emergency Communications Systems

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 31 23 19 Dewatering 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

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31 31 16 Termite Control 31 63 26 Drilled Pier 31 68 14 Soil and Rock Anchors for VA Medical Center (Building B)

Structure

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 14 13 Precast Concrete Unit Paving 32 17 13 Parking Bumpers 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 17 26 Tactile Warning Surfacing 32 31 13.02 Chain Link Fences and Gates (Parking Structure) 32 31 53 Perimeter Security Fences and Gates 32 33 13 Exterior Site Furnishings 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting 32 97 00 Vegetated Roof Assemblies

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 16 19 Elevated Water Storage Tank Structure 33 16 23 Ground Water Storage Tank Structure 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 33 40 13 Stormwater Pump Station 33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 08 00 Commissioning of Active Vehicle Barriers 34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 08 00 Commissioning of Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation Systems 48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation Systems

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SECTION 10 11 13

CHALKBOARDS AND MARKERBOARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section specifies chalkboards, markerboards, and presentation boards.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

B. Manufacturer, Color, and Style of Chalkboards Markerboards and

Presentation Boards: SCHEDULE FOR INTERIOR FINISHES (see drawings).

1.3 SUSTAINABILITY

A. Refer to Division 1 General Requirements specification sections for project sustainability requirements for work under this section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Provide boards that are the products of a single manufacturer, who has provided units as specified for a minimum of three (3) years.

1.5 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PRCOEDURES.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:

1. Volatile organic compounds per volume as specified in PART 2 -

PRODUCTS.

C. Shop Drawings: Identifying all parts by name and material and showing design, construction, installation, anchorage and relation to adjacent construction.

D. Manufacturer's Literature and Product Data:

1. Chalkboard.

2. Markerboard.

3. Presentation Board.

E. Samples:

1. Chalkboard and markerboard writing surface, 152 x 152 mm

(6 x 6 inches), each color, and texture mounted on backing.

2. Frame material, 305 mm (6 inch) length.

F. Preconstruction Submittal Manufacturer’s qualifications.

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1.6 WARRANTY:

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21, “Warranty of

Construction”.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

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

B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611.....................Anodized Architectural Aluminum

2603....................Voluntary Specification, Performance

Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and

Panels

C. American National Standards (ANSI):

Z97.1)..................Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings -

Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

B221....................Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes and Tubes

C1048...................Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass

E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

40 CFR 59...............Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water

Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight

Solids of Surface Coating

F. Composite Panel Association (CPA):

A208.1..................Particleboard

A135.4..................Basic Hardboard

G. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual

H. Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI)

1001....................Architectural Porcelain Enamel

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MARKERBOARD:

A. Provide markerboard with porcelain enamel writing surface and chalktray.

B. Provide factory assembled unit complete in one (1) piece, without joints whenever possible. When markerboard dimensions require delivery in separate sections, prefit components at factory, disassembled for delivery and fit joints at site.

C. Frame: Aluminum.

D. Marker Tray: Same material as frame and extend full length of markerboard.

E. Map Rail: Provide with tackable insert that extends full length of markerboard, and include map hooks with clips for holding sheets of paper. Provide two (2) map hooks for each 1219 mm (4 feet) of map rail.

F. Provide surface such that dry erase markings are removable with felt eraser or dry cloth without ghosting.

G. Provide face fabricated from ferromagnetic material.

2.2 PRESENTATION BOARD:

A. Provide presentation board mounted in wall hung cabinet with lockable double doors.

B. Mount doors to cabinet with piano hinges and provide catch or closure to keep doors closed when not in use.

C. Interior of Cabinet: Provide porcelain enamel dry erase markerboard writing surface with chalktray, flip chart that can be hung on an interior door panel, and fabric covered tack surface on interior door panels.

D. Cabinet: Fabricate of hardwood veneer as indicated.

E. Edge Detailing: rectilinear.

2.4 ACCESSORIES:

A. Provide each markerboard and presentation board with an eraser and four (4) different color compatible dry erase markers.

2.5 MATERIALS:

A. Writing Surface:

1. Provide markerboard writing surface composed of porcelain enamel fused to nominal 0.378 mm (28 gauge) thick steel. Laminate to a minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick core material with a steel or foil backing sheet.

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B. Aluminum:

1. Aluminum frame extrusions to be alloy 6063-T5 or 6063-T6, conform to

ASTM B221M (B221). Minimum 1.5 mm (0.06 inches) thick.

2. Provide straight, single lengths wherever possible.

3. Miter corners to have hairline closure.

C. Hardwood Finish:

1. Provide hardwood with a durable factory-applied transparent finish.

D. Glass:

1. Provide tempered glass in accordance with ANSI Z97.1 and conform to

ASTM C1048, Kind FT (fully tempered), Condition A (uncoated), Type

I, Class I (clear).

E. Adhesives:

1. Adhesives for Field Application: Mildew-resistant, nonstaining adhesive for use with specific type of panels, sheets, or assemblies; and for substrate application; as recommended in writing by visual display unit manufacturer.

2. Adhesives to have VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, (EPA Method 24).

2.5 GENERAL FINISH REQUIREMENTS:

A. Comply with NAAMM’s AMP 500 Series for Architectural and Metal Products for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping.

C. Appearance of Finished Work: Noticeable variations in same piece are unacceptable. Variations in appearance of adjoining components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast.

2.6 ALUMINUM FINISHES:

A. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A31, Class II, 0.010 mm (.39 mil) or thicker.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL:

A. Install units in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions with concealed fasteners.

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B. Verify partitions have received blocking and reinforcement before installation of markerboards and presentation boards.

C. Assemble units in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions.

D. Grounds Designed to Receive Clips for Snap-On Trim: Continuous and secured 305 mm (12 inches) on center.

E. Miter trim at corners, conceal fasteners. Modify trim as required to conform to surrounding construction details.

3.2 CLEANING

A. Clean in accordance with manufacturers’ written instructions.

B. Touch up factory-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.

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SECTION 10 11 23

TACKBOARDS

A. This section specifies bulletin boards and glass door bulletin boards, which include tackboards and related items.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

B. Manufacturer, Color, and Style Tackboard: SCHEDULE FOR INTERIOR

FINISHES (see drawings).

1.3 SUSTAINABILITY

A. Refer to Division 1 General Requirements specification sections for project sustainability requirements for work under this section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Provide bulletin boards that are the product of one (1) manufacturer that has provided bulletin boards as specified for a minimum of three

(3) years.

1.5 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:

1. No urea formaldehyde.

C. Shop Drawings: Identifying all parts by name and material and showing design, construction, installation, anchorage and relation to adjacent construction.

D. Manufacturer's Literature and Product Data:

1. Bulletin board.

2. Glass door bulletin board.

E. Samples:

1. Tackboard material, 305 x 305 mm (6 x 6 inches), each color, mounted on backing.

2. Frame material, 305 mm (6 inch) length.

F. Preconstruction Submittal Manufacturer’s qualifications.

1.6 WARRANTY:

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21, “Warranty of

Construction”.

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1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

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

B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611.....................Anodized Architectural Aluminum

2603....................Voluntary Specification, Performance

Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and

Panels

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

Z97.1...................Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings -

Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

B221 ...................Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes and Tubes

B429....................Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and

Tube

C208-12.................Cellulosic Fiber Insulation Board

C1036...................Flat Glass

C1048-12................Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass

F104....................Nonmetallic Gasket Materials

E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

40 CFR 59...............Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water

Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight

Solids of Surface Coating

F. Composite Panel Association (CPA):

A208.1..................Particleboard

A135.4..................Basic Hardboard

G. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500 Series..........Metal Finishes Manual

AMP 501.................Finishes for Aluminum

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2.1 BULLETIN BOARD:

A. Provide bulletin board that consists of a tackboard, snap on aluminum frame and grounds.

2.2 GLASS DOOR BULLETIN BOARD:

A. General: Factory-fabricated unit consisting of manufacturer’s standard wall-mounted cabinet with natural cork tackboard panel on back inside surface and operable glazed doors at front.

B. Wood-Framed Cabinet: Hardwood veneer as indicated with natural transparent finish.

C. Glazed Sliding Doors: Tempered glass; unframed; with extruded-aluminum top and bottom track; supported on nylon or ball-bearing rollers; with plastic top guide and rubber bumpers. Equip each door with ground finger pull and adjustable cylinder lock with two keys.

2.3 MATERIALS:

A. Hardboard: ANSI A135.4, tempered.

B. Fiberboard: ASTM C208.

C. Particleboard: ANSI A208.1, Grade M-1.

D. Hardwood Plywood: HPVA HP-1.

E. Natural-Cork Sheet: Seamless, single-layer, compressed fine-grain cork sheet; bulletin board quality; face sanded for natural finish.

F. Extruded-Aluminum Bars and Shapes: ASTM B221M (ASTM B221), Alloy 6063.

G. Aluminum Tubing: ASTM B429/B429M, Alloy 6063.

H. Clear Tempered Glass: ASTM C1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type I, Class 1, Quality Q3, with exposed edges seamed before tempering.

I. Fasteners: Provide screws, bolts, and other fastening devices made from same material as items being fastened, except provide hot-dip galvanized, stainless-steel, or aluminum fasteners for exterior applications. Provide types, sizes, and lengths to suit installation conditions. Provide security fasteners where exposed to view.

J. Adhesives:

1. Adhesives for Field Application: Mildew-resistant, nonstaining adhesive for use with specific type of panels, sheets, or assemblies; and for substrate application; as recommended in writing by visual display unit manufacturer.

2. Adhesives to have VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59 (EPA Method 24).

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2.4 COMPONENTS:

A. Tackboard: Cork face, 6 mm (1/4-inch) thick factory laminated to a hardboard or particleboard backing.

B. Frames (Trim): Extruded aluminum, 1.5 mm (0.060-inch) thick, snap-on type, approximate face width 44 mm (1-3/4 inch), depth and configuration as required to return to wall and engage clips.

C. Display Rail: Snap-on type, same materials as frames, approximate face width 25 mm (1 inch) with 6 mm (1/4-inch) thick cork insert.

D. Mullions: Snap-on type, same material and face width as frames, designed to finish flush with frame.

E. Grounds: Continuous zinc-coated (galvanized) steel or extruded aluminum members designed to support the tackboard and clips for snap-on frames, and map rail.

F. Clips: Manufacturer's standard as required to support frame, mullions, and display rail.

G. Tubular Frame (For glass door bulletin board): Extruded aluminum,

2.34 mm (0.092 inches) thick; tubular or open back in section, with flanges for concealed attachment, designed to support door hardware and tackboard.

H. Provide bulletin boards 3657 mm (12 feet) or less in length in one (1) piece. Provide larger units with one (1) joint at center. Fabricate joints with metal spline, with faces in same plane and edges that touch along entire length.

2.5 FABRICATION:

A. Fabricate bulletin boards to dimensions indicated on construction documents, and as specified for dimensions, design, and thickness and finish of materials.

B. Provide metals and shapes of thickness and reinforcement required to produce flat surfaces, and to impart strength for size, design, and application.

C. Fabricate cabinets and door frames with reinforced corners, mitered to a hairline fit, with no exposed fasteners.

D. Grind metal edges smooth.

2.6 GENERAL FINISH REQUIREMENTS:

A. Comply with NAAMM AMP 500 Series for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

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B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping.

C. Appearance of Finished Work: Noticeable variations in same piece are unacceptable. Variations in appearance of adjoining components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast.

2.7 ALUMINUM FINISHES:

A. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A31, Class II, 0.010 mm (0.4 mil) or thicker.

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL:

A. Install units in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions with concealed fasteners.

B. Inspect surfaces and related construction to receive units. Verify reinforcement and blocking has been provided in partitions before installation.

C. Install units as specified by the manufacturer.

D. Grounds Designed to Receive Clips for Snap-On Trim: Continuous and be secured 305 mm (12 inches) on center.

E. Miter trim at corners, conceal fasteners. Modify trim as required to conform to surrounding construction details.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF GLASS DOOR BULLETIN BOARDS:

A. Glass door bulletin board units to be factory assembled, except tackboard may be either field mounted or shop mounted on frame.

B. Mounting bolts or screws to be oval head of stainless steel. Space fasteners 508 mm (20 inches) on center, except not less than three fasteners each side, top and bottom. Heads of fasteners are not to show on the frame face.

3.3 CLEANING:

A. Clean tackboards in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions.

B. Touch-up factory applied finishes restoring damaged or soiled areas.

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SECTION 10 13 00

DIRECTORIES

A. This section specifies interior directories.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Electrical Work: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

B. Section 10 14 00, SIGNAGE.

C. Sign location plans and drawings, AG series.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Provide directories that are the product of a single manufacturer for each type of directory, that has provided units as specified for a minimum of three (3) years.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA

AND SAMPLES.

B. Samples: Directory panels and frames, with letters and symbols, each type.

1. Color samples of each color, 152 mm x 152 mm (6 inches x 6 inches).

Show anticipated range of color and texture.

2. Sample of typeface, arrow and symbols in a typical full size layout.

C. Manufacturer's Literature:

1. Manufacturer’s printed specifications, anchorage details, installation and maintenance instructions.

2. Manufacturer’s qualifications.

D. Directory location plan showing location and type of each directory.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE:

A. Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name markings. Protect materials from damage.

B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.

C. Deliver directories only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.

D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

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1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

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

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

A666-10 ................ Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless

Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar

B209-14 ................ Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

B209M-14 ............... Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

(Metric)

B221-14 ................ Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B221M-13 ............... Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)

C1048-12e1 ............. Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass

D1003-13 ............... Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent

Plastics

D4802-10 ............... Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic Sheet

C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611-14 ................. Anodized Architectural Aluminum

2603-13 ................ Voluntary Specification, Performance

Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and

Panels

D. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500 Series ......... Metal Finishes Manual

E. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):

MIL-PRF-8184F .......... Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified.

MIL-P-46144C ........... Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-14 .................. National Electric Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DIRECTORY TYPES:

A. Non-Illuminated Directories:

1. Extruded aluminum frame, with sheet metal rear cover, housing a changeable insert, under protective removable matte clear lens.

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2. Insert is digital print or text applied as vinyl copy.

a. Letter Style: Helvetica, capitals and lowercase.

B. Electronic Building Directories:

1. Freestanding metal enclosure with internal electronic directory and internal service keyboard. Separate hand-held service keyboard with

USB interface.

2. Portrait orientation 1-4-inch thick glass display touchscreen, singleface.

3. Internal UPS battery backup and surge protection system, high speed cooling fans, filtration filter, and internal speakers for sound projection.

4. Powdercoat paint finish.

5. Operates on standard computer operating system, compatible with facility operating system and displays programming from the facility web site, based on the VA.gov website platform.

C. Electronic Directories connect to power supplied to location at floor.

2.2 MATERIALS:

A. Aluminum:

1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209).

2. Extrusions and Tubing: ASTM B221M (B221) Alloy 6063.

B. Stainless Steel Sheet: ASTM A666, Type 304.

C. Clear Tempered Glass: ASTM C1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type I, Class 1

(clear) Quality q3 with exposed edges seamed before tempering.

D. Clear Acrylic Sheet: ASTM D4802, Category A-1 (cell cast sheet) with

Finish 1 (smooth or polished) colorless sheet with visible light transmittance of 92 percent measured according to ASTM D1003.

E. Fasteners: Provide screws, bolts, and other fastening devices made from same material as items being fastened.

F. Electrical Components: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency.

2.3 FABRICATION:

A. Fabricate directories to requirements indicated for dimensions, design, and thickness and finish of materials. Provide metals and shapes of thickness and reinforcement to produce flat surfaces, free of oil canning.

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B. Fabricate directory cabinets and door frames with reinforced corners, mitered and welded to a hairline fit, with no exposed fasteners.

Provide structural reinforcement to prevent racking and misalignment.

2.4 GENERAL FINISH REQUIREMENTS:

A. Comply with NAAMM AMP 500 for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping.

C. Appearance of Finished Work: Noticeable variations in same piece are unacceptable. Variations in appearance of adjoining components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast.

2.5 ALUMINUM FINISHES:

A. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A41, Class I, 0.018 mm

(0.70 mils) or thicker.

B. Powder-Coat Finish: AAMA 2603 except with minimum dry film thickness of

0.04 mm (1.5 mils).

3.1 INSTALLATION:

A. General: Install directories in locations and at mounting heights indicated on construction documents and approved shop drawings. Keep perimeter lines straight, level, and plumb.

B. Surface-Mounted Directories: Attach directories to wall surfaces with concealed clips, hangers, or grounds fastened at not more than 406 mm

(16 inches) o.c. Secure both top and bottom of directories to walls.

C. Floor-Mounted Directories: Attach directories to floor surfaces with concealed anchors.

3.2 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING:

A. Adjust directory components to operate smoothly without warp or bind and so that contact points meet accurately. Lubricate operating hardware as recommended by manufacturer.

B. Touch up factory-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.

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SECTION 10 14 00

SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section specifies interior signage for room numbers, directional signs exterior signage, code required signs and temporary signs.

B. This section specifies exterior signage.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

B. Electrical Work: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

C. Lighted EXIT signs for egress purposes are specified under Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

D. Directories: Section 10 13 00, DIRECTORIES.

E. Color and Finish of Interior Signs: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR

FINISHES.

F. Structural Steel Supports: Section 05 12 00, STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING.

G. Concrete Post Footings: Section 03 30 53, MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Provide signage that is the product of one manufacturer, who has provided signage as specified for a minimum of three (3) years. Submit manufacturer’s qualifications.

B. Installer’s Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the installation of signage of the type as specified in this Section.

Submit installer’s qualifications.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA

AND SAMPLES.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:

1. Volatile organic compounds per volume as specified in PART 2 -

PRODUCTS.

C. Interior Sign Samples: Sign panels and frames, with letters and symbols, for each sign type.

1. Sign Panel, 203 x 254 mm (8 x 10 inches), with letters.

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2. Color samples of each color, 152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 inches. Show anticipated range of color and texture.

3. Sample of typeface, arrow and symbols in a typical full-size layout.

D. Exterior Sign Samples: 152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 inches) samples of each color and material.

E. Manufacturer's Literature:

1. Showing the methods and procedures proposed for the anchorage of the signage system to each surface type.

2. Manufacturer’s printed specifications and maintenance instructions.

F. Sign Location Plan, showing location, type and total number of signs required.

G. Shop Drawings: Scaled for manufacture and fabrication of sign types.

Identify materials, show joints, welds, anchorage, accessory items, mounting and finishes.

H. Full size layout patterns for dimensional letters.

I. Manufacturer’s qualifications.

J. Installer’s qualifications.

K. Delegated-Design Submittal: For installed products indicated to comply with performance requires and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparations.

1. Structural calculations.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE:

A. Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon. Protect materials from damage.

B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.

C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.

D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

1.6 WARRANTY:

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21, “Warranty of

Construction”.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

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

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B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611-14 ................. Anodized Architectural Aluminum

2603-13 ................ Voluntary Specification, Performance

Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and

Panels

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

A117.1-09 .............. Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

A36/A36M-14 ............ Carbon Structural Steel

A240/A240M-15 .......... Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel

Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

A666-10 ................ Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless

Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar

A1011/A1011M-14 ........ Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-

Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength

B36/B36M-13 ............ Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

B152/B152M-13 .......... Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar

B209-14 ................ Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

B209M-14 ............... Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

(Metric)

B221-14 ................ Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B221M-13 ............... Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)

C1036-11(R2012) ........ Flat Glass

C1048-12 ............... Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass

C1349-10 ............... Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate

D1003-13 ............... Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

D4802-10 ............... Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic Sheet

D. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

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40 CFR 59 .............. Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water

Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight

Solids of Surface Coating

E. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):

MIL-PRF-8184F .......... Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified.

MIL-P-46144C ........... Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-14 .................. National Electrical Code

1.8 Design Requirements

A. Delegated Design: Engage a qualified Professional Engineer as defined under Division 1 “Quality Requirements” to design elements of the building systems under this section.

2.1 SIGNAGE GENERAL:

A. Provide signs of type, size and design shown on the construction documents.

B. Provide signs complete with lettering, framing and related components for a complete installation.

C. Provide graphics items as completed units produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary mounting accessories, fittings and fastenings.

D. Do not scale construction documents for dimensions. Verify dimensions and coordinate with field conditions. Notify Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) of discrepancies or changes needed to satisfy the requirements of the construction documents.

2.2 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Delegate-Design:

1. Structural Calculations: Engage a Professional Engineer (PE) who is registered in the state where the work is located to design sign structure and anchorage to withstand design loads.

B. Thermal Movements: For exterior signs, allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes 67 degrees C (120 degrees F) ambient and 100 degrees C (180 degrees F) material surfaces.

C. Provide installed electrical components and sign installations bearing the label and certifications of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., and comply with NFPA 70 as well as applicable federal codes for

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2.3 INTERIOR SIGN MATERIALS:

A. Aluminum:

1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209).

2. Extrusions and Tubing: ASTM B221M (B221).

B. Cast Acrylic Sheet: MIL-PRF-8184F; Type II, class 1, Water white non-glare optically clear. Matt finish water white clear acrylic shall not be acceptable.

C. Polycarbonate: MIL-P-46144C; Type I, class 1.

D. Vinyl: Premium grade 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) thick machine cut, having a pressure sensitive adhesive and integral colors.

E. Adhesives:

1. Adhesives for Field Application: Mildew-resistant, non-staining adhesive for use with specific type of panels, sheets, or assemblies; and for substrate application; as recommended in writing by signage manufacturer.

2. Adhesives to have VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, (EPA Method 24).

F. Typography: Comply with VA Signage Design Guide.

1. Type Style: Helvetica Medium and Helvetica Medium Condensed. Initial caps or all caps, as indicated in design drawings.

2. Arrow: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.

3. Letter spacing: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.

4. Letter spacing: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.

5. Provide text, arrows, and symbols in size, colors, typefaces and letter spacing shown in construction documents.