SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 08110/08510
Steel Doors and Framing
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
- Section Includes: Fire rated, temperature rise framing system.
- GPX fire rated framing system.
- Related sections:
- Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.
- Section 08110: Steel Doors and Frames.
- Section 08510: Steel Windows.
- Section 08710: Finish Hardware.
1.02 REFERENCES
- American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM):
- ASTM E119 Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
and Materials.
- ASTM
E2074-00 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
- E2010-01 Methods
for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.
- National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA):
- NFPA
80: Fire Doors and Windows.
- NFPA
251: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
- NFPA
252: Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
- NFPA
257: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.
- Uniform Building Costs (UBC):
- UBC-7-1: Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
Materials.
- UBC-7-2: Methods for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
- UBC-7-4: Methods for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.
- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
- UL
9: Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
- UL
10C: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.
- UL
263: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
- Standard Council of Canada:
- ULC Standard CAN4-S101: Fire Tests of Building Construction
and Materials.
- ULC Standard CAN4-S104: Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
- ULC Standard CAN4-S106: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.
1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
- Performance Requirements:
- Fire Rating: 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes as specified.
- Frame Certification: Window/wall assemblies tested in accordance
with ASTM E 119, ASTM E163, NFPA 251, NFPA 257, UBC 7-1, UBC
7-4, UL 263, UL 9, CAN4-S101, CAN4-S106 Standard Tests Methods.
- Door Certification: Doors shall be tested in accordance with
ASTM E 152, NFPA 252, UBC 7-2, UL 10C, CAN4-S104 Standard Test
Methods for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
- Testing Laboratory: Fire tests shall be conducted by an approved
independent testing laboratory, similar to Warnock Hersey International
or Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
- Listings and Labels:
- Fire rated glazing shall be under current follow-up services
by an approved independent agency and maintain a current listing
or certification. Assemblies shall be labeled in accordance
with limits of listings.
- Appearance:
- Fire resistance rated wall/door assembly shall have a neat
finished appearance with minimum joints at decorative corner
intersections.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
- Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the
Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedure Section.
- Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layouts, profiles
and product components.
- Samples: Submit samples for finishes, colors and textures.
- Technical Information: Submit latest edition of manufacturer's
product data providing product description, technical data and
installation instructions.
1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
- General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirements Sections.
- Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions
and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.
- Delivery: Deliver materials to specified destinations in manufacturer
or distributor’s packaging undamaged, complete with installation
instructions.
- Storage and Protection: Store off ground, under cover, protected
from weather and construction activities and at temperature conditions
recommended by manufacturer.
1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS
- A. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements for openings
by field measurements before fabrication. Show recorded measurements
on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule
with construction progress to avoid construction delays.
1.07 WARRANTY
- Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project
warranty provisions.
- Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance,
manufacturer’s standard warranty document. Manufacturer’s
warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner
may have under the Contract Documents.
1. Warranty Period: 5 years from date of manufacture.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 FIRE RATED, TEMPERATURE RISE FRAMING SYSTEM
- Manufacturer: SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
Contact: 325 Newhall Street, San Francisco, CA 94124-2693; Telephone 415/824-4900
Fax 415/824-5900
web: www.safti.com
- Substitutions:
- Products by other manufacturers proposed as equivalent must
be submitted for written approval by the Architect ten (10)
days prior to bid date.
- Supporting technical data including: test reports, samples, published
specifications and the like must be submitted for comparison.
- The contractor shall warrant that the proposed substitution,
if accepted, will provide equivalent performance to the materials
specified herein.
2.02 MATERIALS
- Steel: Internal tube steel framing shall conform to ASTM A501.
Formed steel retainers shall be galvanized conforming to ASTM A527.
- Insulation: The framing system shall insulate against effects of
fire, smoke and heat transfer from either side. The perimeter of the
framing system to the rough opening shall be firmly packed with mineral
wool fire stop insulation.
- Fire Resistant Glazing Material: Assemblies shall be glazed with
Fire Resistant Glazing Material equal to SL II-XL 45, 60, 90 or 120.
- Individual Lites shall be permanently identified with a
listing mark.
- Glazing material installed in “Hazardous Locations”
(subject to human impact) shall be certified to meet the applicable
requirements for fire rated assemblies referenced in ANSI Z97.1
Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used In Buildings and/or
CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.
- Temperature Rise on the unexposed side of glazing material shall
be limited to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Visible daylight transmission shall be a minimum of 81%. Glazing
material shall be optically clear, colorless and free from unusual
distortion.
- STC rating shall be a minimum of 44.
- Fasteners: All fasteners shall be zinc-plated steel.
- Framing Covers:
1. Powder coated extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T5 (standard) or aluminum
alloy 5052 when anodized.
2. Ornamental metal (finish specified by the Architect: stainless
steel, bronze, etc.).
3. Wood, wood veneer or solid oak.
- Glazing Accessories: The glazing material perimeter shall be separated
for the perimeter framing system with approved flame retardant glazing
tape. The SuperLite II panel shall be caulked continuously around the
edge to the tube steel frame utilizing neutral cure silicone.
2.03 FABRICATION
- Window/wall assemblies shall be furnished knocked down for field
assembly. Window/wall and door assemblies shall be field glazed.
- Door assemblies shall be factory prepared for field mounting of hardware.
2.04 FINISHES
- Covers shall be chemically cleaned and pretreated: then, finished
with (choose one):
- Powder coated paint finish equal to Cardinal Industrial
Finishes. Colors as selected by the Architect from manufacturer’s
standard colors.
- KYNAR 500® coatings equal to Valspar of PPG (optional)
(subject to standard & custom color minimum quantity availability
and costs).
- Anodized (specific color).
- Wood veneer or wood cladding (natural stainable finish standard).
2.05 DOOR HARDWARE
- Hardware shall be supplied from door manufacturer’s standard
recommended hardware groups (consult the factory for use of hardware
other than that recommended by the manufacturer)
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
- Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s product data including
product technical bulletins and installation instructions.
3.02 EXAMINATION
- Site Verification of Conditions: Verify substrate conditions, have
been previously installed under other sections, and are acceptable
for product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions. Openings shall be plumb, square and within allowable
tolerances.
3.03 INSTALLATION
- Fire wall/door installation shall be a specialty contractor with
appropriate experience qualifications; and in strict accordance with
the approved shop drawings. Only experienced mechanics familiar with
this type of specialized work shall be employed.
3.04 CLEANING
- Cleaning: Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent
work areas. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions prior to owner’s acceptance. Remove construction
debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.
END OF SECTION