Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Design Development

Capital Improvement Projects 2004-2005

OUTLINE SPECIFICATION

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS

Advertisement for Bids
Instructions to Bidders, AIA A701
Supplementary Instructions to Bidders
Soil Investigation Data (Provided for Information of Bidders Only)
Bid Form
Bid Bond, AIA A310.
Contractor's Substitution Form
Request for Substitution Form
Architects Reply to Contractors Request for Substitutions

AGREEMENT FORMS
Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, AIA A101/Cma, 1992).
Performance Bond, AIA A312: Amount Equal to 100% of Contract Amount.
Labor and Material Payment Bond, AIA A312: Amount Equal to 100% of Contract Amount.

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA A201/Cma).
Supplementary Conditions, including requirements of the Owner.
Minimum Wage Rates.

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work:

A. Project Description

B. Contract(s):

1. 101 Site: The scope of this Contract is intended to include all layout, site demolition
and removals, earthwork outside new and existing building footprints, sub base
preparation of new building pads, dewatering, sub base courses for roads, parking areas
and sidewalks, asphalt paving and concrete paving, site storm and sanitary sewers,
fencing, traffic and parking markings, and site signage, topsoil stripping, stockpiling and
distribution, athletic field work, landscaping and associated General Requirements
required to produce a complete project.

2. 102 Foundations & Flatwork: The scope of this Contract is intended to include all
layout, licensed surveying, building foundation excavating and backfilling, shoring,
dewatering, sub base courses for foundations and slab-on-grade, formwork,
reinforcement, concrete, embedded metal fabrications, water/damp proofing, vapor

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barrier and perimeter insulation, expansion controls and joint sealants and associated
General Requirements required to produce a complete project.

3. 103 Structural Steel & Metal Decking : The scope of this Contract is intended to
include layout, all components of structural steel frame and related appurtenances, hung
lintels, certain metal fabrications, metal decking with related appurtenances, roof opening
framing, roof top unit support framing, erection of all components, touch up painting of
primed surfaces and associated General Requirements required to produce a complete
project.

4. 104 Building Shell: The scope of this Contract is intended to include layout, all
exterior and interior masonry, reinforcement, metal fabrications, embedded metal
fabrications, carpentry, roofing, roofing accessories and flashing, curtain walls,
aluminum framing, storefronts, glazing, windows, hollow metal doors and frames,
hardware, GWB systems, louvers and vents, joint sealants and associated General
Requirements required to produce a complete project.

5. 105 Interior Construction: The scope of this Contract is intended to include layout,
asbestos abatement and demolition, metal fabrications, building insulation, carpentry,
hollow metal work, wood doors and frames, access doors, hardware, GWB systems,
millwork, flooring, entry mats, ceilings, painting, special wall finishes, fire proofing, fire
protection equipment, fire stopping, interior equipment, cleaning, elevator and associated
General Requirements required to produce a complete project.

6. 106 Plumbing: The scope of this Contract is intended to include all layout, new and
renovation, all extensions of existing plumbing and natural gas systems, excavation and
backfilling, sleeves, cutting and patching, concrete, removals, piping systems,
identification, hangers and supports, cleanouts, roof and floor drains, valves, wall
hydrants, fixtures, insulation and associated General Requirements required to produce a
complete project.

7. 107 Mechanical: The scope of this Contract is intended to include all layout, new
and renovation HVAC work, all extension of existing HVAC, excavating and
backfilling, sleeves, cutting and patching, temporary protection of existing systems,
HVAC piping systems, anchors and supports, valves, hydronic system and accessories,
fittings, cabinet unit heaters, ductwork, kitchen exhaust ductwork, fire and smoke
dampers, grilles, registers, diffusers, filters, unit ventilators, roof ventilators, controls,
insulation and associated General Requirements required to produce a complete project.

8. 108 Electrical: The scope of this Contract is intended to include all layout, new and
renovation, all extensions of existing electrical systems, excavation and backfill, sleeves,
cutting and patching, concrete, removals, raceways, raceways, fire stopping, underground
ducts and manholes, low voltage wires and cables, control transmission media, boxes and
cabinets, wiring devices, identification, switchgear, switchboards, grounding, panel
boards, luminaire systems, lighting controls, fire alarm systems, public access system,
telecommunications, CCTV, snow melting cable system, testing and associated General
Requirements required to produce a complete project.

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9. 109 Food Service: The scope of this Contract is intended to include - Pending some
info from spec dept.

C. Work By Others

D. Owner Furnished Products:

E. Pre-Ordered Products

F. Contractor's Use Of Premises

1. Special Owner Requirements

2. Owner's existing parking lots and roadways may/may not be used for parking
construction worker's vehicles (but only as directed by the Owner).
01011 NYSED 155.5 Regulations

A. Requirements of 8NYCRR155.5, Uniform Safety Standards for School Construction and

Maintenance Projects, that are required in construction documents. The Contractor shall
comply with these requirements in addition to any and all similar requirements in the Contract
Documents.
01020 Allowances:

A. Allowance Items: TO BE DETERMINED.

B. Amount of Each Allowance Includes:

1. Net Cost of Each Product.

2. Delivery and Unloading at Site.
3. Applicable Taxes.
4. Where Specifically Indicated: Labor to Install.

C. Included in Contractor's base bid (additional to amounts of allowances) are costs for:

1. Handling at Site, Including Uncrating and Storage.

2. Protection from Elements and From Damage.
3. Labor Installing and Finishing.
4. Other Expenses Required to Complete Installation.
5. Overhead and Profit.
01031 Alteration Work: Examination of the existing building, temporary protection requirements,
removals and relocations, material salvage, material disposal, cutting and patching of existing
building, and cutting and patching of existing roofing.
01040 Coordination: Priority of construction space as reflected in coordination drawings prepared by
ductwork contractor/subcontractor and annotated by contractors/subcontractors for electrical
work, plumbing work, and fire protection work under direction of the General Contractor.

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01045 Cutting and Patching: Responsibility for cutting, fitting and patching required to complete the
work.
01051 Grades, Lines and Levels: Responsibility for laying out the work. Existing site surveys will be
provided by the Owner, for information of the Contractors/Subcontractors.
01060 Reference Standards: Publications which include minimum requirements set by authority,
custom, or general consent; establishing accepted industry criterion.
01070 Abbreviations: Acronyms of construction association, codes, and reference specifications;
abbreviations used on drawings.
01090 Definitions:

A. Owner:
B. Construction Manager (CM):
C. Architect:
D. Other terms
01100 Alternates: This section describes the changes to be made under each alternate.

A. Alternate proposals shall include the difference in price (addition or deduction) from the Base
Bid, for substituting, omitting or adding to materials or construction required by the Bidding
Documents as part of the Base Bid construction work.

B. The difference in price shall include all omissions, additions, adjustments of all trades as may
be necessary because of each change.

C. Alternate __: TO BE DETERMINED.

01200 Project Meetings: Conducted by Architect/CM; attended by Owner, Contractor, and
CM/Architect; held at least twice a month.
01310 Construction Progress Schedule: Contractor to prepare and submit to CM, updated monthly.
01311 Network Analysis: An Approved Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path Method (CPM) of
construction scheduling or other approved network method of construction scheduling, will be
developed by the Construction Manager from detailed scheduling information provided by the
Contractors and shall be used to schedule the progress of the Work. All work shall be done in
accordance with the Approved Project Schedule, and the Contractors shall cooperate with the
Construction Manager in development, implementation, and updating the Approved Project
Schedule as frequently as directed, but not less than monthly.
01320 Progress Reports: Each Contractor to keep daily project report and submit to Construction
Manager.
01340 Submittals: Contractors/Subcontractors to prepare and submit shop drawings, product data and
samples to Construction Manager in accordance with construction schedule. CM to review and
submit compliant submittals to Architect for review.
01370 Schedule of Values: Contractors to submit schedule of values as the basis for Contractor's
application for payment.

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01380 Construction Photographs: CM shall take construction photographs.

01400 Quality Control: Prior to beginning work, installers are to examine and accept base surfaces to
which materials are applied.
01410 Testing Laboratory Services: Owner will employ and pay costs for testing of soil composition,
paving, concrete, structural steel, metal deck inspections, field testing of exterior windows and
curtain wall, and other performance verification inspections.
01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls

A. Temporary Power and Lighting

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain temporary power and
lighting system. Owner shall pay electric energy costs (Allowance in Base Contract for
consumption costs).

2. All contractors provide and maintain temporary power extensions and equipment from
building’s permanent electrical system.

3. All Contractors: Provide and maintain temporary extensions and equipment; provide and
maintain additional electric service if needs exceed capacity of electric service provided;
provide higher wattage lamp where required.

B. Temporary Water:

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide and maintain 3/4" hose bib(s), centrally
located throughout Project Site(s), for the use of all Contractors, including paying all
costs for installation, fees, permits, usage and maintenance. Obtain temporary water from
existing facilities at each site. Provide temporary water by water truck, storage tanks or
other similar methods prior to the time that piped water service is available.

2. All Contractors: Pay the cost of keeping the temporary water system operational after
regular working hours or on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. Provide all hose and other
extensions from connections and all labor, materials and supplies required to supply
water.

C. Temporary Toilet Facilities

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide and maintain ample chemical toilet
accommodations for all persons employed on the Project.
2. When toilet rooms are substantially completed and ready to be used as temporary toilets,
[TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide same in two (2) separate rooms (male and
female).
a. Permanent fixtures upon the written approval of Architect and CM.
b. Contractors are expressly forbidden from using the existing facilities.
3. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide temporary light and temporary light
maintenance for all temporary toilets.

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D. Materials Hoists: All contractors shall furnish, install, maintain and operate, at the expense of
each Contractor, all hoisting requirements.

E. Temporary Elevator Service for Workmen or Materials: The Contractor shall not utilize
permanent elevators during construction on this project.

F. Temporary Enclosures

1. In the event [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractors fail to provide their respective portion of
the weathertight, insulated enclosure of the building by the dates specified in the
Milestone Schedule, utilizing the permanent building enclosure systems, the delinquent
contract shall provide an equivalent level of weathertightness and insulation by utilizing
temporary enclosure system.
2. Each Contractor shall provide and maintain any temporary enclosures necessary to
properly execute the Work prior to the dates specified in the Milestone Schedule.

G. Temporary Fence Enclosures: Minimum 6 ft. high chain link fabric fence provided and
maintained by [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor, including concrete “jersey” barriers where
required.

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide associated appurtenances such as flashers,

signage, jersey barricades and traffic cones.
2. Modifications, cost of repair and/or temporary removal and reinstallation shall be
performed and/or paid for by Contractor responsible for same.
3. Any Contractor desiring use of portions of adjacent streets for their operations shall
supply all traffic engineering and traffic control plans required to secure jurisdictional
agency approval of lane closings; pay all costs to relocate the existing fence system;
assume all responsibility for repairing the modified fence system; provide all signage,
flashers, additional fencing and barricades indicated on the Contractor’s traffic control
plan and restore the fence to its original position upon completion of their operations.

H. Temporary Roadways, Staging Areas and Parking Areas: [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor
temporary roadway, staging areas and parking area work.

I. Maintenance of Permanent Roadways

1. Each Contractor shall wash all tires of mud and debris prior to entering onto a permanent
roadway or parking lot, and remove, at least once each day, all dirt and debris which may
collect on permanent roadways.
2. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall power wash all permanent roadways at the
completion of earth-moving operations.

J. Traffic Control: In the event that work under a Contract requires any street closing or traffic re-
routing, that Contract shall make all necessary arrangements with the local and state traffic
authorities, provide and implement all traffic control plans, pay all fees and costs, and acquire
all permits.

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K. Maintenance of Temporary Roadways, Staging Areas and Parking Areas: [TO BE SPECIFIED]
Contractor shall continuously maintain all temporary roadways, staging areas and parking areas
free of snow, ice, water, dust and mud including, but not limited to, regular regrading of stone
surfaces and provision of additional stone as directed.

L. Water Control: [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor provide, maintain and operate pumps and other
services as required to keep the Work free of water at all times.

1. All Contractors shall dispose of all water with due care; shall not infringe on the rights of
others on the Site, of adjacent property owners and of the public; and shall pay all cost in
connection with the removal of such water.

M. Fire Prevention Control

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide fire prevention control through completion
of the project, including the provision of fire extinguishers in each area of work, as
required by law.
2. All Contractors shall comply with the safety provisions of the National Fire Protection
Association’s “National Fire Codes” pertaining to the Work and, particularly, in
connection with any cutting or welding performed as part of the Work.

N. Pollution and Dust Control

1. All Contractors shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations governing pollution
control; take all necessary precautions to prevent silt and waste of any kind from being
deposited resulting in silting and reduction of quality of streams. Refrain from the
disposal of volatile fluid wastes into storm or sanitary sewer systems, approved sewage
disposal systems or any waterway and from burning trash or other waste materials.
2. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall control dust at all times and construct and maintain
temporary dust barriers.

O. Temporary Field Office

1. Each Contractor may provide a temporary office structure for their use.
2. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide temporary telephone equipment and
connect Architect/CM temporary field office to the School’s permanent telephone
system. Include provisions for fax machine and high speed data connection.
3. Each Contractor shall be responsible to provide temporary phone service.

P. Rubbish Removal:

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide dumpsters and trash receptacles as required
for removal of all trash and construction debris. Promptly remove filled containers,
provide empty containers, relocate containers that interfere with the progress of the
Work, and pay all associated costs.
2. Each Contractor shall be responsible to deposit trash and debris into these containers and
clean their work areas on a daily basis.

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Q. Project Identification: [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide and maintain Project
Identification signs (size 4’ x 8’); design as directed. Include an allowance of $ _______ to
provide miscellaneous construction signs.

R. Moisture and Condensation Control: [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide for
ventilation of all structures until completion and acceptance of the Work and shall control such
ventilation to avoid excessive rates of drying of construction materials.

1. Until the building(s) is enclosed and/or temporary heating system operational, each
Contractor shall provide such ventilation as may be recommended by manufacturers of
products being installed.
2. Upon building enclosure and/or activation of the temporary heating system, [TO BE
SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide ventilation, moisture and condensation control
through completion of the project.

S. Protective Services: Each contractor may provide security service at contractor’s expense and
assumes full responsibility for thefts or damage to their work.

T. Temporary Stairs, Ladders and Ramps

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary stairs needed to
facilitate movement of equipment, personnel and materials between various levels of
building at no cost to other contractors.
2. Temporary ladders, ramps, scaffold, chutes, etc. required for proper execution of Work
shall be provided by Contractor requiring same.

U. Snow and Ice Removal

1. [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide snow and ice removal through completion
of the project.
2. Snow removal for individual Contractors’ work areas, materials storage areas, staging
areas and field office areas shall be performed by the Contractor requiring same.

V. Temporary Heat and Ventilation

1. Temporary heat and ventilation facilities shall be provided for the free use of all
contractors, unless otherwise noted.
2. Permanent HVAC system components shall not be used for heating and ventilating
during construction unless approved by CM. The Contractor utilizing permanent HVAC
system components shall vacuum ductwork, replace filters and otherwise clean and
refurbish all such components prior to substantial completion.
3. Cost of Temporary Heat and Ventilation
a. Additions:
1) Each Contractor shall provide, operate and pay for temporary heat and
ventilation equipment as required to properly execute the Work of the
Contract until the Weathertight Building Enclosure Milestone.

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2) [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide weathertight, insulated

enclosure of the entire building no later than the Weathertight Building
Enclosure Milestone.
3) [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall provide, operate and maintain all
temporary heat and ventilation required within the building, from the
Weathertight Building Enclosure Milestone through the completion of the
project. If permanent system used, refurbish, clean and replace system
components as required. Pay cost of fuel. Maintain humidity levels within
building consistent with materials and systems manufacturer’s
recommendations.
4) [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor shall energize the permanent building
electrical system, and provide wiring sufficient to power the temporary heat
and ventilation system, no later than Weathertight Building Enclosure
Milestone.
b. Alterations: The Owner shall provide normal heat and ventilation in accordance
with the School operation schedule. Each contractor shall provide, operate and
pay for any additional temporary heat and/or ventilation required to comply with
the requirements of this Section.
01600 Materials, Products, and Equipment: Quality requirements relating to compliance of material,
product, and equipment items with the Specifications; material delivery and storage; and
installation coordinated and complied with by each Contractor.
01701 Project Closeout: Substantial completion and final completion notifications by Contractors and
inspection by Architect and Construction Manager; closeout submittals, adjustments and
payment.
01710 Cleaning: Cleaning during construction is by each contractor with final cleaning provided by
the [TO BE SPECIFIED] Contractor will provide dumpsters on-site for regular removal of trash
and debris from the premises for legal off-site disposal.
01720 Project Record Documents: Each Contractor to maintain contract documents at site for Owner,
Architect and Construction Manager as coordinated by Construction Manager. Documents shall
be kept up-to-date and available for verification.
01730 Operations and Maintenance Data: Each Contractor to provide manuals, shop drawings,
instructions for maintenance, and instruction of Owner's personnel.
01750 Warranties: One-year warranty and period for correction of the Work as per General
Conditions. Extended warranties as required by various specification sections.
01800 Finish Notes, Finish Schedule, and Color Legend: Finish notes, finish schedule, and color
selection legend to convey the design intent of the Architect.

DIVISION 2 - SITE CONSTRUCTION

02082 Asbestos Abatement (Refer to draft)

02083 Lead Paint Removal (Refer to draft)
02301 Earthwork For Site Improvements (Refer to draft)

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02330 Site Clearing, Preparation And Removals (Refer to draft)

02522 Granite Curbs (Refer to draft)
02751 Cement Concrete Pavement (Refer to draft)
02780 Unit Pavers And Walls (Refer to draft)
02870 Site Furnishings (Refer to draft)
02905 Transplanting (Refer to draft)
02923 Seeding And Sodding (Refer to draft)
02930 Exterior Plants (Refer to draft)

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 Concrete Formwork (Refer to draft)

03200 Concrete Reinforcement (Refer to draft)
03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Refer to draft)

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

04230 Reinforced Unit Masonry

A. Materials: Refer to Section "Unit Masonry" for masonry materials and accessories not included
in this section.
1. Reinforcement Bars: ASTM A615, Grade 40 for No. 3 to No. 6

B. Reinforced Concrete Unit Masonry

1. Pattern Bond: 1/2-running bond
04720 Cast Stone

A. Window Sills
B. Column Enclosures
04810 Unit Masonry Assemblies

A. Brick Unit Masonry

B. Concrete Masonry Units
C. Mortar & Grout
D. Weeps
E. Metal Stud Exterior Wall Backup
F. Cavity Drainage
G. Embedded Flashing Materials
H. Masonry Ties and Reinforcement
I. Through-Wall Flashing

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J. Refer to Division 7 Sections “Building Insulation” and “Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers”
for cavity insulation and air barriers.
04901 Clay Masonry Restoration and Cleaning

A. Cleaning paint from brick at High School.

DIVISION 5 - METALS

05120 Structural Steel (Refer to draft)

05210 Steel Joists (Refer to draft)
05310 Metal Decking (Refer to draft)
05400 Cold-Formed Metal Framing: Exterior wall metal stud back-up work
05500 Metal Fabrications:

A. Miscellaneous trim
B. Miscellaneous framing & supports
05510 Metal Stairs:

A. Straight Run, Steel-Framed Stairs

1. Cast Abrasive Nosings
2. Concrete Fill Pan Treads

B. Steel pipe handrails & railing attached to metal stairs

C. Steel pipe handrails attached to walls adjacent to metal stairs

05521 Pipe and Tube Railings:

A. Aluminum Rails
B. Steel Rails
05530 Gratings

A. Metal Bar Gratings

1. Welded Steel
2. Removable Sections
05730 Ornamental Formed Metal

A. Beam Wraps: Aluminum.

B. Column Covers: Aluminum sheet or metal-faced composite panels (Alucobond)
C. Lighting Coves.
D. Heating-Cooling Unit Enclosures.
E. Exterior Sun Shades (specified in Division 10 if manufactured rather than custom formed)

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05811 Architectural Joint Systems:

A. Building Interior
1. Floor-to-floor
2. Floor-to-wall
3. Wall-to-wall
4. Ceiling-to-ceiling

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 Rough Carpentry:

A. Wood Preservative

B. Fire Retardant Treatment

C. Dimension Lumber

D. Miscellaneous Lumber:
1. Blocking, nailers, rooftop equipment bases and support curbs, cants, furring, grounds,
etc.
2. Telephone and electrical equipment backing panels

E. Fasteners
06402 Interior Architectural Woodwork

A. Interior Standing & Running Trim

B. Plastic Laminate Cabinets

1. Cabinet Hardware
2. Plastic Laminate Countertops

C. Wood Cabinets and Cabinet Accessories

D. Flush Wood Paneling

E. Plastic Laminate Window Stools

F. Closet & Utility Shelving

G. Interior Door Frames

06910 Wood Restoration and Cleaning

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DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07162 Crystalline Waterproofing

A. Cement based waterproofing for horizontal and vertical services of elevator pits. Portland
cement-based system for waterproofing concrete or masonry through a crystallization process;
consisting of premixed powder requiring the addition of water and, if required by manufacturer,
a bonding additive.
07163 Metal-Oxide Waterproofing

A. Metal-oxide, negative-side, cementitious waterproofing

B. Locations of use:
1. Interior surfaces of elevator pits.
2. Interior surfaces of exterior walls below grade.
07170 - Bentonite Waterproofing

A. Geotextile/Bentonite Sheets
B. Composite HDPE/Bentonite Membrane
C. Composite Geotextile-HDPE/Bentonite Membrane
D. Bentonite Panels
07210 Building Insulation:

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Foundation wall (supporting backfill) and perimeter (under slab) insulation.
2. Cavity wall insulation.
3. Concealed building insulation.
4. Perimeter fire-containment (safing) systems.

B. Foundation and Perimeter Insulation: Extruded polystyrene for use in perimeter insulation at
foundations and slab on grade, or as foundation wall insulation at full basement.
1. Drainage panels at basement walls with foundation drains.
2. ASTM C578, Type IV for vertical uses, Type VII for horizontal uses.

C. Cavity Wall Insulation: Extruded polystyrene.

1. ASTM C578, Type IV.

D. Fibrous Insulation: Fiberglass blanket thermal and noise barrier insulation, installed in metal
stud partitions and exterior walls: ASTM C665.
1. Type 1 at interior walls; Type III, Class A, foil faced at exterior walls.
2. Mineral fiber fire safing insulation at top of fire-rated partitions filling deck flutes,
equivalent to "Thermafiber" insulation by USG.

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E. Perimeter Fire-Containment Systems: For gaps between the perimeter edge of fire-resistance-
rated floor assemblies and non-fire-resistance-rated exterior curtain walls.
1. Perimeter fire-containment system with the fire-test-response characteristics indicated.
2. Systems tested and labeled per UBC Standard 26-9 and UL 2079 by UL or another
testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
07240 – Water Managed Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems

A. Water managed Class PB EIFS applied over sheathing and metal stud framing
1. “InsulScreen 2100 System” by USG Co
2. Weather-Resistive Barrier: Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier
3. Sheathing: Glass-mat faced gypsum sheathing (“DensGlass Gold Exterior Sheathing” by
G-P Gypsum Co)
4. Insulation: Molded-Polystyrene Board
07272 - Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers

A. Fluid-Applied, Vapor-Permeable Membrane Air Barrier: Synthetic polymer membrane;

“STO Gard” by STO Corp
07412 Metal Wall Panels:

A. Basis-of-Design:
1. Centria Forma-Bond Non-Insulated Panels;
2. Corrugated Omni-Panels by Laminators Inc.
3. SL-2000 (Dry Joint Route and Return) by Sobotec Ltd

B. Concealed-Fastener, Lap-Seam: Reveal-Joint

C. Flush-Profile Metal Liner Panels

D. Foamed-Insulation-Core Metal Wall Panels - Concealed-Fastener

E. Honeycomb-Core Metal Wall Panels: Wrapped-Edge

F. Metal-Faced Composite Wall Panels

07530 Adhered PVC Sheet Roofing:

A. Description: PVC material, insulation (aged R-30) mechanically attached to substrate,

membrane flashing; by Sarnafil or HPG.
1. UL Class A rating.
2. FM Class 1 Rating.
3. Manufacturer certification of installation.
4. Warranted to resist __ MPH wind loads without damage.
5. 10-year roofing system material-and-labor warranties by manufacturer and Contractor.

B. Thermal Barrier Board: Type-X, water-resistant gypsum backing board, ASTM C630, 5/8 inch
thick.

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C. Membrane Underlayment Board: 1/2 inch minimum thickness fiberglass-faced gypsum roof
board; Dens-Deck Roof Board by Georgia-Pacific.

D. Insulation Board: Isocyanurate insulation boards with fiberglass facers; tapered and non-
tapered boards.
07531 Adhered EPDM Sheet Roofing:

A. Description: EPDM material, insulation (aged R-30) mechanically attached to substrate,

membrane flashing.
1. U.L. Class A rating.
2. Manufacturer certification of installation.
3. Warranted to resist __ MPH wind loads without damage.
4. 20-year material warrantee, 10-year labor warrantee.

B. Thermal Barrier Board: Type-X, water-resistant gypsum backing board, ASTM C630.

C. Membrane Underlayment Board:

1. OSB fabricated with exterior phenolic resins and complying with DOC PS2, Exposure-1
classification
2. 1/2 inch minimum thickness fiberglass-faced gypsum roof board; Dens-Deck Roof Board
by Georgia-Pacific

D. Insulation Board: Isocyanurate insulation boards with fiberglass facers; tapered and non-tapered
boards.

E. Walkway Pads (where shown).

07533 Loose-Laid and Ballasted EPDM Sheet Roofing

A. Description: EPDM material, insulation (aged R-30) loosely-laid over substrate with aggregate
ballast, membrane flashing.
1. U.L. Class A rating.
2. Manufacturer certification of installation.
3. Warranted to resist __ MPH wind loads without damage.
4. 20-year material warrantee, 10-year labor warrantee.

B. Thermal Barrier Board: Type-X, water-resistant gypsum backing board, ASTM C630.

C. Membrane Underlayment Board:

1. OSB fabricated with exterior phenolic resins and complying with DOC PS2, Exposure-1
classification
2. 1/2 inch minimum thickness fiberglass-faced gypsum roof board; Dens-Deck Roof Board
by Georgia-Pacific

D. Insulation Board: Isocyanurate insulation boards with fiberglass facers; tapered and non-tapered
boards.

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E. Walkway Pads (where shown).

07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim:

A. Downspouts: Material and configuration to be determined.

B. Parapet Scuppers: Aluminum
C. Base Flashing: Aluminum
D. Counterflashing: Aluminum
E. Roof Drain Flashing: Lead-coated copper
07710 Manufactured Roof Specialties:

A. Roof Edge Flashings

1. Roof edge fascia
2. Gravel stops
3. Counterflashing and reglets
07716 Roof Expansion Joint Assemblies:

A. Metal-Flanged, Elastic Bellows Type: Prefabricated neoprene-elastic sheet over foam bellows
secured to stainless steel nailing flanges; acceptable for use with indicated roofing system;
equivalent to "Expand-O-Flash" by Manville Sales Corp. Install over preservative treated
wood blocking.

B. Aluminum Assemblies

C. Seismic Roof Expansion Joint System

07720 Roof Accessories:

D. Hatch-Type Heat and Smoke Vents: Single-leaf

E. Roof Supports (Mechanical spec?)

1. Pipe Roof Supports
2. Duct Roof Supports

F. Preformed Flashing
1. Vent stack flashing (specified in applicable roofing section?)
07841 Through-Penetration Firestop Systems:

A. Firestopping for the following:

1. Penetrations through fire-resistance-rated floor and roof construction.
2. Penetrations through fire-resistance-rated walls and partitions.
3. Penetrations through smoke barriers.
4. Sealant joints in fire-resistance-rated construction.

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B. F-rated (time) and T-rated (temperature rise) firestop systems as determined per ASTM E 814,
but not less than that equaling or exceeding the fire-resistance rating of the constructions
penetrated.
07842 Fire-Resistive Joint Systems:

A. Fire-resistive joint systems for the following:

1. Floor-to-floor joints.
2. Floor-to-wall joints.
3. Head-of-wall joints.
4. Wall-to-wall joints.

B. Fire Resistance of Joint Systems: Assembly ratings and movement capabilities indicated, but
with assembly ratings not less than that equaling or exceeding fire-resistance rating of
constructions in which joints are located, as determined by UL 2079.
07920 Joint Sealants:

A. General Interior Caulking: Acrylic latex material, required at interior joint work with little or
no movement, such as around door frames; product equal to Sonolac by Sonneborn in colors
selected by Architect.

B. Plumbing Fixtures: Sealant for interior plumbing fixtures, silicone material, required at all
plumbing fixtures, equivalent to Dow Corning 786 in colors to match fixtures.

C. Exterior Sealants:
1. General Exterior Use: Multi-component polyurethane material, required at all joints to
close building to elements; equivalent to Dymeric 511 by Tremco.
2. Metal-To-Metal, Glass-To-Metal, Glass-To-Glass: Non-acid curing silicone equivalent to
Dow Corning 790.
3. Colors selected by Architect as compatible with adjacent material colors.

D. Accessories: Primer, joint backing rod, bond breaker tape, joint filler.

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08114 Custom Steel Doors and Frames:

A. Doors and frames including the following:

1. Steel doors.
2. Steel door frames.
3. Fire-rated door and frame assemblies.

B. Standards:
1. Comply with requirements of ANSI/SDI A250.8.
2. Fire door assemblies to comply with NFPA 80.

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C. Frames:
1. Exterior: Minimum 14 gauge, all welded frames, hot-dip galvanized and prime painted.
2. Interior: Minimum 16 gauge, all welded for openings up to 3'-0" wide; 14 gauge when
over 3'-0".
a. Hot-dip galvanized and prime painted at doors to wet areas (showers, pools,
janitor's closets).
b. Prime paint finish where not galvanized.

D. Doors: Fully welded, seamless hollow metal doors with formed steel channels at 6" o.c. and
sound-deadening infill.
1. Doors: Minimum 16 gauge faces at exterior doors, 18 gauge at interior doors.
2. Provide closed tops and bottoms and thermal rated infill (U = 0.24 minimum) at exterior
doors.

E. Glass: Tempered; wired at fire doors (Section 08800).

F. Factory prepared and reinforced for all hardware.

G. Labeled fire doors and frames, where indicated, resistance rating to match wall in which they
are installed.
08211 Flush Wood Doors:

A. Standards: ANSI/NWWDA I.S.-1A and AWI Architectural Door Standards 1300.

B. AWI Premium Grade, solid core hardwood veneer doors 1-3/4 inches thick, AWI PC-5, 5-ply
construction, bonded particleboard core, rotary cut hardwood veneer as selected by the
Architect.
1. Fire Doors: Labeled mineral core AWI FD-5 wood doors, where indicated, bearing UL
approved metal labels; resistance rating to match wall in which they are installed.
2. Louvers: Chevron type, except metal louvers with fusible link damper at rated doors
3. Sound-Rated Doors: STC for door and frame assembly equal to 50 or better

C. Finish: AWI Transparent Finish

1. Grade: Custom.
2. Finish: AWI System TR-4 conversion varnish or TR-6 catalyzed polyurethane.
3. Staining: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
4. Sheen: Satin.

D. Light Openings:
1. Wood stops, except metal stops at rated doors.
2. Glass: Tempered; wired at fire doors (Section 08800).

E. Factory prepared and reinforced for all hardware.

F. Special Warranty: Life of installation.

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08311 Access Doors and Frames:

A. Provide access doors for access to concealed plumbing; heating, ventilating and air
conditioning work; electrical work; and elsewhere shown.

B. Construction: All steel construction, fire-rated and non-rated as required by fire-rating of

partition in which access door is located.

C. Fire Rated Access Doors: UL listed. Frames 16 gauge steel with formed edges and mitered
corners. Door panel 20 gauge steel with flat surface, key locks, constant force closure springs
and an interior release handle.

D. Masonry, Tile, Or Gypsum Board Walls: Frame 16 gauge steel, panel 14 gauge steel, equipped
with key-operated lock.

E. Fire-Resistive Acoustical Or Suspended Gypsum Board Ceilings: Panel 16 gauge steel,

recessed 1" to 1-1/2" to allow tile or gypsum board to be fitted into cover panel. Doors over 24"
wide reinforced to prevent sagging. Flush screwdriver-operated cam latch to hold panel
securely closed.

F. Finish: Factory prime painted; finish painted at project site.

08331 Overhead Coiling Doors:

A. This Section includes overhead coiling insulated service doors.

B. General: Cold-rolled steel sheets; motor-operated with emergency manual operation; locking
device.

1. Exterior Locations: Galvanized steel sheets; rigid cellular thermal insulation enclosed
completely within metal door faces; weatherstripping around door perimeter.

2. Service Doors: Safety interlock switch to disengage power supply when door is locked;
automatic safety sensor edge at door bottom to immediately stop and reverse closing
door travel; ADA-compliant audible alarm and visual indicator lights when door is in
motion.

C. Finishes: Manufacturer's standard powder-coat-applied finish of colors and gloss as selected by

Architect from manufacturer's full range of colors and glosses.
08334 Overhead Coiling Grilles:

A. General: Overhead coiling grille curtain consisting of a network of horizontal rods, or rods
covered with tube spacers, spaced as indicated. Interconnect rods by vertical links, spaced as
indicated and rotating on the horizontal rods. Includes hood.
1. Stainless steel construction.
2. Motor-operated with emergency manual operation.
3. Locking device.

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B. Safety:
1. Safety interlock switch to disengage power supply when door is locked
2. Automatic safety sensor edge at door bottom to immediately stop and reverse closing
door travel.
3. ADA-compliant audible alarm and visual indicator lights when door is in motion.

C. Finish: Bright, Cold-Rolled, Unpolished: No. 2B

08411 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts:

A. This Section includes exterior systems and interior systems.

B. Frames: Extruded aluminum, 1/8" thick walls, thermally broken, size and profile as detailed;
shear-block system.

C. Doors: Wide stile (5”) extruded aluminum with 1/8" thick walls.

D. Glass: As indicated and as specified in Section 08800.

E. Finish:
1. Clear anodized
2. Color anodized; colors as selected by Architect
3. AA-C12C42R1x fluoropolymer [2][3]-coat coating system; colors as selected by
Architect
08520 Aluminum Windows:

A. Types:
1. Fixed, extruded aluminum windows with integral thermal-break construction, 1/8" thick
walls, equivalent to Series 2250T by Wausau; sizes and configurations as shown.
2. Casement, extruded aluminum windows with integral thermal-break construction, 1/8"
thick walls.
3. Projected, extruded aluminum windows with integral thermal-break construction, 1/8"
thick walls.

B. Glass: As indicated and as specified in Section 08800.

C. Finish:
1. Clear anodized
2. Color anodized; colors as selected by Architect
3. AA-C12C42R1x fluoropolymer [2][3]-coat coating system; colors as selected by
Architect

D. Provide SED (New York State Education Dept) standard signage and hardware on all rescue
windows.

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08710 Door Hardware:

A. Hardware: Hinges, security devices, locksets and latchsets, exit devices, weatherstripping,
closers, kick and mop plates, stops and holders, thresholds, as selected.
1. Products to be named by Hardware Consultant.

B. Finishes:
1. Interior: Satin-chrome on steel, ANSI/BHMA A156.18 finish 652 (formerly US26D).
2. Exterior (not fire-rated): Satin-chrome on brass or bronze, ANSI/BHMA A156.18 finish
626 (formerly US26D).
3. Satin stainless steel, ANSI/BHMA A156.18 finish 630 (formerly US32D).
4. Where satin stainless steel is not available, use similar finish as approved by Architect.
5. Closer Covers: Plated or painted to match finish of door or frame on which it is
installed.

C. Keys and Keying:

1. Master Keyed as directed by Owner.
2. Key cabinet
3. Key control system.

D. Hardware is to comply with State, local, and ADA requirements.

08800 Glazing:

A. This Section includes glazing with the following products and for applications specified in
other Sections where glazing requirements are specified by reference to this Section:

B. Glass: Clear and tinted float glass, clear and tinted tempered glass, translucent glass, low-E
coated glass, fritted patterned glass, spandrel glass, and fire-rated glass.
1. “Fireglass” by Technical Glass Products

C. Insulating Glass: Units 1-inch thick with 1/4-inch tinted outer lite, 1/2-inch airspace, 1/4-inch
clear interior lite with low-E coating on third surface.

D. Glazing materials: Sealing tape, glazing sealants, glazing gaskets, glazing compound.
08911 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls:

A. Aluminum framed curtain wall; stick system.

1. Designed to conform to code requirements.
2. Certified test results required.
3. Design for interior and exterior glazing as applicable to accessibility.

B. Aluminum extrusions, minimum 1/8" thick walls, integral thermal-break construction, of sizes
and profiles detailed.

C. Fire-stop material at floor intersections (“perimeter fire-containment systems” in Section

07210).

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D. Vision panels and insulated spandrel panels as detailed

E. Operable sash units as specified in Section 08520; located as shown on drawings.

F. Finish:
1. Clear anodized
2. Color anodized; colors as selected by Architect
3. AA-C12C42R1x fluoropolymer [2][3]-coat coating system; colors as selected by
Architect

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09253 Gypsum Sheathing:

A. Glass-mat gypsum sheathing board attached to steel framing members of exterior walls.
1. Dens-Glass Gold by G-P Gypsum Corporation, thickness as shown.

B. Refer to Division 7 Section “Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier” for air-infiltration barrier.
09260 Gypsum Board Assemblies:

A. General: Gypsum board construction, including board products, 20 gage metal studs at interior
partitions, furring, and finishing; ready for decoration (painting); in accordance with
requirements of local jurisdictional authorities.
1. See Section 09265 for gypsum shaft-wall assemblies at elevator shafts, duct shafts, and
stair towers.
2. Applications: Single layer, multi-layer, exterior soffits and ceilings, tile backing panels.

B. Types:
1. Fire-resistant-rated 5/8-inch Type-X gypsum board.
2. Abuse-resistant gypsum board, ASTM C36, manufactured to produce greater resistance
to surface indentation and through-penetration than standard gypsum panels; where
shown.
3. Glass-mat water-resistant backing board (fire-rated 5/8-inch Type-X) in toilet areas and
shower areas on both walls and ceilings, except as otherwise indicated
4. Cementitious backer units (glass-reinforced cement board) as substrate for ceramic tile in
shower areas. (May be specified in Section 09310)
5. Sag-resistant gypsum wallboard; 1/2” thick
6. Flexible gypsum wall board, 1/4” thick, for curved walls
7. Exterior gypsum board panels for ceilings and soffits
a. Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board - 1/2” regular type or 5/8” Type X
b. Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing Board- 5/8” Type X

C. Metal Backing Plates: 0.0375-inch-thick steel sheet for blocking and bracing in length and
width shown; welded to metal studs as support for wall mounted fixtures and equipment.

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D. Sound-Rated Partitions: Full height mineral fiber batt insulation in stud cavities and acoustic
sealant beads around entire partition perimeter and at penetrations

E. Accessories:
1. Fasteners are to be galvanized.
2. Galvanized metal corner beads, casing beads, and control joints as required.
3. Steel channels and furring at masonry walls and suspended ceilings and soffits.

F. Gypsum Board Finish Levels: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 (Cafeteria)
09265 Gypsum Board Shaft-Wall Assemblies:

A. Shaft-wall assemblies include, as shown:

1. Shaft enclosures
2. Chase enclosures.
3. Stair enclosures.
4. Horizontal enclosures

B. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Fire-response-tested assemblies determined by testing

assemblies per ASTM E 119

C. STC-Rated Assemblies: STC ratings determined according to ASTM E 90 and classified

according to ASTM E 413.

D. Materials: Steel framing, manufacturer's proprietary gypsum liner panels in 1-inch thickness
with moisture-resistant paper faces, gypsum wallboard, cementitious backer units, and
accessories as required by fire-resistance-rated assembly indicated. Acoustical sealant as
recommended by shaft-wall assembly manufacturer for application indicated.
09310 Ceramic Tile:

A. Section includes tile for floors, bases, walls, and wainscots, including the following:
1. Ceramic mosaic tile.
2. Glazed wall tile.
3. Stone thresholds installed as part of tile installations
4. Cementitious backer units (may be specified in Section 09260)

B. Tile Standard: ANSI A137.1, Standard Grade.

C. Mortar and Grout:

1. Latex-portland cement mortar and grout complying with ANSI A118.4 and A118.6.
a. Sanded cement grout on floors, sealed; unsanded on walls.
b. Colors of grout, as selected by Architect.
2. Portland Cement Mortar (Thickset) Installation Materials: Comply with ANSI A108.1C
and the following:
a. Mix: Portland cement and sand in a ratio from 1:3 to 1:5.
b. Latex additive (water emulsion) used in lieu of gaging water,

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D. Installation:
1. General: Thinset in accordance with ANSI A108.5
2. Shower Areas: Thickset in accordance with ANSI A108.1C
09402 Epoxy Terrazzo

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Thin-set epoxy terrazzo.
2. Precast epoxy terrazzo base units.

B. Terrazzo:
1. Custom colored, 3/8 inch thick, epoxy terrazzo floors in patterns shown.
2. Background epoxy color and aggregate colors and sizes: TO BE DETERMINED
3. Minimum 0.6 static coefficient of friction per ASTM C 1028.

C. Base: Precast cove base matching terrazzo.

D. Joints:
1. Area Dividers: Zinc angle strips with 1/8 inch exposed edge.
2. Control Joint Dividers: Zinc angle strips with 1/16 inch exposed edge, set back-to-back
with separation between strips filled with custom colored, flexible, low-modulus epoxy
filter. Color is to match background epoxy color of adjacent area of terrazzo as shown.
09445 - Terrazzo Tile

A. Applications
1. Concrete floors

B. Marble Terrazzo Tile

1. Fritztile "Classic 200 Series"
2. Fritztile "Classic CLN-1000 Graniflex"
3. "Classic 600 Series"
09511 Acoustical Panel Ceilings:

A. Mineral Composition Ceiling Panels:

1. Water-Felted, Mineral-Base Acoustical Panels with Membrane-Faced Overlay
a. “Clean Room Mylar” by Armstrong
b. “Clean Room VL” by Armstrong
2. Glass-Fiber-Base Acoustical Panels with Membrane-Faced Overlay
a. Optima Open Plan - Tegular by Armstrong
1) 2 ft. x 2 ft. panels (Colonial Village)
2) 2 ft. x 4 ft. panels (West Street)
3. High-Density Ceramic-Base Acoustical Panels with Scrubbable Finish
4. Specialty Panels: Ecophon

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B. Non-Fire-Resistant-Rated Double Web Steel Suspension System: Manufacturer's standard

system roll-formed from prefinished cold-rolled steel sheet with [15/16"] [9/16”] wide exposed
faces on structural members:
1. Structural Classification: Intermediate Duty.
2. Finish: Painted white.
3. Provide attachment devices sized for 5 times the design load indicated in accordance
with ASTM C635, Table 1, Direct Hung.
4. Provide all required hangers and framing components to suspend system from buildings
structural components, do not attach to buildings mechanical or electrical systems.
5. Light fixtures and ceiling-mounted equipment to be independently supported.
6. Edge moldings to be screw attached to substrate at intervals not over 16" o.c. nor more
than 3" from ends.
7. Ceiling systems to be level to a tolerance of 1/8" in 12'-0".

C. Accessories
1. Hold-Down Clips for Non-Fire-Resistance-Rated Ceilings
2. Impact Clips
09651 Resilient Tile Flooring:

A. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT): ASTM F 1066, Class 1 or Class 2 as appropriate for colors
shown, equal to Excelon by Armstrong.
1. 12" x 12" x 1/8" gauge
2. Field area of one color, accent areas of second color as shown.
3. Colors and patterns as selected by Architect.

B. Solid Vinyl Floor Tile

09653 Resilient Wall Base and Accessories:

A. Vinyl Resilient Base For Sheet Flooring And Carpeted Areas: Vinyl base, 4" high x 1/8" gage,
complying with ASTM F1861, Type TV (vinyl thermoplastic), Group 1 (solid, homogenous);
installed from coils not less than 96 feet long (not from 4' sections);
1. Corners: Outside corners preformed; inside corners mitered or coped.
2. Styles:
a. Style B, cove type at sheet flooring.
b. Style A, straight type without cove at carpeting.
3. Colors: Matching VCT and flooring where installed; as determined by Architect.
4. Finish: Matte

B. Resilient Molding Accessory: Vinyl or rubber

1. Cap for cove carpet
2. Cap for cove resilient sheet floor covering
3. Carpet edge for glue-down applications
4. Nosing for carpet
5. Nosing for resilient floor covering
6. Reducer strip for resilient floor covering
7. Joiner for tile and carpet

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09681 Carpet Tile:

A. Commercial Grade, dense level loop carpet tile made of 100% nylon fiber and intended for
glue-down installation over concrete-substrate:
1. Pile Height: 1/4 inch.
2. Pile Face Weight: 28 oz./ sq. yd. minimum.
3. Class III extra heavy traffic cushion bonded to tile.
4. Dyeing Method: Solution dyed.
5. Fiber Treatments: Static deterrent (3.5 KV max. at 70 degrees F at 20% relative
humidity); anti-microbial and stain resistant.

B. Fire Performance Characteristics:

1. Class 1 interior floor finish according to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, having passed
ASTM E648 (NFPA 253), Flooring Radiant Panel Test, with a minimum critical radiant
flux of 0.45 watts per square centimeter.
2. Passed ASTM E662 (NFPA 258), Smoke Density Chamber Test, with a maximum
specific optical density of 450.
3. Passed CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630 (DOC FF-1-70), Methenamine Pill Test.
09720 Wall Coverings

A. Vinyl wall covering

B. Wood-veneer wall coverings
09775 Wall Panel Systems

A. Solid Composite Sheet Wall Covering Panels: Products by Trespa North America LTD.
09841 Acoustical Wall Panels:

A. Back-Mounted Acoustical Wall Panels :Edge-Reinforced w/ Glass-Fiber Board - “AP

Acoustical Panel” by Decoustics (West Street)

B. Facing Material: Fabric from same dye lot; color and pattern; as indicated on Drawings -
“Maharam”
09911 Exterior Painting / 09912 Interior Painting

A. Quality:
1. Paint rated as Class A interior finish in accordance with ASTM E84, with a flame spread
index of 0-25 and a smoke developed value not exceeding 450.
2. Paint and paint application is to comply with OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations
regarding VOC's, lead paint exposure and removal, paint disposal, paint storage, and
ventilation.
3. Paint quality no less than manufacturer's best quality, based on accepted industry
categories of Good, Better, Best regarding volume of solids content.
4. Exposed concrete block to receive fill coat prior to painting.
09923 Special Wall Coatings

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A. Epoxy Coatings
09931 - Wood Stains And Transparent Finishes
09960 - High-Performance Coatings

A. Coatings for exposed steel

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10100 Visual Display Surfaces

10125 Bulletin Boards and Display Cases
10155 Toilet Compartments

A. Phenolic-Core Units
10200 Louvers and Vents:

A. Fixed, Extruded Aluminum Louvers

B. Louver Screens: Bird screening, insect screening
C. Blank-Off Panels
10265 Impact-Resistant Wall Protection

A. Corner Guards
1. Surface-Mounted, Resilient, Plastic Corner Guards
2. Flush-Mounted, Resilient, Plastic Corner
3. Fire-Rated, Resilient, Plastic Corner Guards
4. Surface-Mounted, Opaque-Plastic Corner Guards
5. Surface-Mounted, Transparent-Plastic Corner Guards
6. Surface-Mounted, Metal Corner Guards

B. End-Wall Guards
1. Surface-Mounted, Resilient, Plastic End-Wall Guard
2. Flush-Mounted, Resilient, Plastic End-Wall Guard
3. Fire-Rated, Resilient, Plastic End-Wall Guard
4. Surface-Mounted, Metal, End-Wall Guards

C. Impact-Resistant Wall Coverings

1. Semi-Rigid, Impact-Resistant Sheet Wall Covering
2. Pre-Laminated, Impact-Resistant Wall Panels
10350 Flagpoles

A. Braced Roof Mounted

B. Ground-Set

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10431 Signs

A. Panel Signs: Room Signs, Accessible Parking Signs, Occupancy Signs, Symbols of
Accessibility, Toilet Room Signs, Wayfinding Signs
B. Dimensional Characters
C. Cast-Metal Plaques
10436 - Post And Panel Signs
10505 Metal Lockers

A. Knocked-Down, Metal Lockers

B. All-Welded, Corridor Metal Lockers
C. Athletic Metal Lockers
10520 Fire Protection Specialties

A. Portable fire extinguishers. (by Owner?)

B. Fire-protection cabinets for portable fire extinguishers.

C. Fire-protection accessories.
1. Mounting Brackets. (for extinguishers outside of cabinets).
2. Break-Glass Strike.
3. Door Locks.
10651 Operable Panel Partitions:

A. Partition Types
1. Manually operated, individual panel partitions
2. Electrically operated, continuously hinged panel partition (Gym)

B. Acoustical Performance:
1. Sound Transmission: STC TO BE DETERMINED
2. Noise Reduction: NRC TO BE DETERMINED

C. Surface-Burning Characteristics:
1. Flame Spread: 25 or less.
2. Smoke Developed: 450 or less.

D. Fire Growth Contribution: Textile wall coverings shall comply with the acceptance criteria of
the local Building Code.
10801 Toilet and Bath Accessories:

A. Toilet Accessory Groups shown on drawings.

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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11132 Projection Screens

A. Front Projection Screens

1. Surface-Mounted, Metal Encased, Manually Operated Screens
2. Surface-Mounted, Wood Encased, Manually Operated Screens
3. Surface-Mounted, Metal Encased, Electrically Operated Screens
4. Surface-Mounted, Wood Encased, Electrically Operated Screens
5. Suspended, Electrically Operated Screens
6. Recessed, Electrically Operated Screens without Ceiling Closure
7. Recessed, Electrically Operated Screens with Automatic Ceiling Closure

B. Rear Projection Screens

11400 Food Service Equipment:

A. Prepared by Food Service Consultant.

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12355 - Institutional Casework

A. Wood-faced cabinets of stock design

B. Plastic-laminate-faced wood cabinets of stock design
C. Countertops
12484 Floor Mats and Frames
12491 Horizontal Louver Blinds:
12494 Roller Shades

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

14240 Hydraulic Elevators: (TO BE DETERMINED.)

A. Regulatory Agencies: National Electric Code, ANSI A17.1, all applicable local, state and
national codes and regulation, mandatory requirements for physically handicapped (ADA).

B. Passenger Elevator
1. Type: Holeless, beside-the-car, single-acting, dual cylinder.
2. Live Load Capacity: 2500 lbs.
3. Service Speed: 100 fpm.
4. Group Auxiliary Operations
a. Standby Power Operation
b. Independent Service
c. Automatic Dispatching of Loaded Car
d. Priority Service - Keyswitch

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5. Door Reopening Devices - Infrared Array

6. Car Enclosures
a. Subfloor: Underlayment grade, exterior plywood, prepared for tile flooring
b. Car Fixtures: Satin stainless steel, No. 4
c. Side and Rear Wall Panels: Plastic laminate
d. Reveals: Satin stainless steel, No. 4 finishes
e. Door Sills
f. Ceiling
g. Handrails: Satin stainless steel, # 4
h. Floor: Resilient tile
7. Hoistway Entrances: Single-speed side sliding
a. Frames: Satin stainless steel, No. 4
b. Doors and Transoms: Satin stainless steel, No. 4

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

15010 - Basic Mechanical Requirements (Refer to draft)

15025 - Division Of Work, Division 15/16 (Refer to draft)
15030 - Electrical Requirements For Mechanical Equipment (Refer to draft)
15050 - Basic Mechanical Materials And Methods (Refer to draft)
15055 - Basic Piping Materials And Methods (Refer to draft)
15100 - Valves (Refer to draft)
15125 - Expansion Compensation (Refer to draft)
15135 - Meters And Gauges (Refer to draft)
15140 - Supports And Anchors (Refer to draft)
15170 - Motors (Refer to draft)
15190 - Mechanical Identification (Refer to draft)
15250 - Mechanical Insulation (Refer to draft)
15411 - Water Distribution Piping (Refer to draft)
15420 - Drainage And Vent Systems (Refer to draft)
15440 - Plumbing Fixtures (Refer to draft)
15459 - Interceptors (Refer to draft)
15493 - Laboratory Drainage And Vent Systems (Refer to draft)
15510 - Hydronic Piping (Refer to draft)
15530 - Refrigerant Piping (Refer to draft)
15540 - HVAC Pumps (Refer to draft)
15782 - Rooftop Heating And Cooling Units (Refer to draft)

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15830 - Terminal Units (Refer to draft)

15850 – Fans And Ventilators (Refer to draft)
15891 - Metal Ductwork (Refer to draft)
15910 - Ductwork Accessories (Refer to draft)
15932 - Air Outlets And Inlets (Refer to draft)
15990 - Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing (Refer to draft)

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16010 - Basic Electrical Requirements (Refer to draft)

16011 - Removals, Relocations and Rearrangements (Refer to draft)
16025 - Division of Work, Division 15/16 (Refer to draft)
16050 - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods (Refer to draft)
16110 - Raceways (Refer to draft)
16115 - Firestopping (Refer to draft)
16120 - Low Voltage Wires and Cables (100-160 Volts) (Refer to draft)
16121 - Control/Signal Transmission Media (Less Than 70 Volts) (Refer to draft)
16135 - Boxes and Cabinets (Refer to draft)
16143 - Wiring Devices (Refer to draft)
16190 - Equipment Bases, Pads, and Supporting Devices (Refer to draft)
16195 - Electrical Identification (Refer to draft)
16420 - Electrical Service Entrance (Refer to draft)
16425 - Switchboards (Refer to draft)
16452 - Grounding (Refer to draft)
16460 - Low Voltage Transformers (Refer to draft)
16470 - Panelboards (Refer to draft)
16575 - Protective Devices (Refer to draft)
16479 - Service Entrance TVSS (Refer to draft)
16481 - Motor Controllers (Refer to draft)
16485 - Contactors (Refer to draft)
16515 - Luminaire Systems (Refer to draft)
16520 - Automatic Line Voltage Lighting Control Equipment (Refer to draft)
16705 - Conduit Rough-In Systems (Refer to draft)

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16780 - Broadband Television Distribution System (Refer to draft)

16856 - Electric Self-Regulating Snow Melting Cable Systems (Refer to draft)
16721 - Fire Alarm Systems (Refer to draft)
16730 - Clocks (Refer to draft)
16742 - Telephone System (Refer to draft)
16770 - Public Address System (Refer to draft)
16782 - Security/Closed-Circuit TV Systems (Refer to draft)
16791 - Structured Telecommunications Cabling Systems (Refer to draft)

END OF OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS

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