104416 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.DOC

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SECTION 104416 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Revise this Section by deleting and inserting text to meet Project-specific requirements.

This Section uses the term "Architect." Change this term to match that used to identify the design professional as defined in the General and Supplementary Conditions.

Verify that Section titles referenced in this Section are correct for this Project's Specifications; Section titles may have changed.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes mounting brackets for fire extinguishers.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rating and classification, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for mounting brackets.

1.4 COORDINATION

Consider retaining this article if fire protection cabinets are specified by series only or for complex projects.

A. Coordinate type and capacity of fire extinguishers with fire protection mounting brackets to ensure fit and function.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Retain three subparagraphs below if required. Aluminum valves, handles, and levers are sometimes used for small- and medium-size fire extinguishers.

In remaining paragraphs, the letter A, B, C, D, or K indicates the class of fire on which an extinguisher is effective. Class A and Class B are preceded by a rating numeral indicating the extinguisher's relative extinguishing effectiveness. Extinguishers for Class C, Class D, and Class K fires are not required to have a rating numeral. See the Evaluations in Section 104400 "Fire Protection Specialties" for fire classifications and numerical rating explanation.

In retained paragraphs below, insert number to complete drawing designation. Use these designations on Drawings to identify each product.

Retain one or more of first three paragraphs below for water-type extinguishers. Potential for freezing exists with all types. Retain second paragraph if freeze potential is high.

Add other types and capacities to suit Project.

2.1 MOUNTING BRACKETS

Delete this article if mounting brackets separate from fire protection cabinets are not required.

Copy this article and re-edit for each product.

Insert number to complete drawing designation. Use these designations on Drawings to identify each product.

A. Mounting Brackets: Manufacturer's standard steel, designed to secure fire extinguisher to wall or structure, of sizes required for types and capacities of fire extinguishers indicated, with plated or red baked-enamel finish.

See Editing Instruction No. 1 in the Evaluations in Section 104400 "Fire Protection Specialties" for cautions about naming manufacturers. Retain one of two subparagraphs and list of manufacturers below. See Section 016000 "Product Requirements."

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. J. L. Industries, Inc.; a division of Activar Construction Products Group.

b. Larsen's Manufacturing Company.

c. Potter Roemer LLC.

d. Or approved equal.

B. Identification: Lettering complying with authorities having jurisdiction for letter style, size, spacing, and location.

1. Identify bracket-mounted fire extinguishers with the words "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" in red letter decals applied to mounting surface.

If more than one orientation is required, indicate location of each on Drawings.

a. Orientation: Vertical.

Add other types and capacities to suit Project.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install mounting brackets in locations indicated and in compliance with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

According to NFPA 10, maximum mounting height for fire extinguishers weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less is 60 inches (1524 mm); for those weighing more, it is 42 inches (1067 mm).

1. Mounting Brackets: 54 inches (1372 mm) above finished floor to top of fire extinguisher.

B. Mounting Brackets: Fasten mounting brackets to surfaces, square and plumb, at locations indicated.

END OF SECTION 104416