SECTION VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS

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1 SECTION VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this Section DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Extent of chalkboards, markerboards and tackboards indicated on drawings. B. Types of chalkboards, markerboards and tackboards specified in Section include following: 1. Porcelain enamel markerboards. 2. Vinyl fabric-faced cork tackboards QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer: Furnish all chalkboards and tackboards by single manufacturer for entire project. B. Surface Burning Characteristics: 1. Use only tackboards labeled and listed by testing and inspection agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. 2. Provide tackboard surfaces identical in composition to those with surface burning characteristics indicated below, determined by testing in compliance with ASTM E 84. a. Flame Spread: Not more than 25. b. Smoke Developed: Not more than SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawings: 1. Submit shop drawings for each type chalkboard and tackboard. 2. Include sections of typical trim members and dimensioned elevations. 3. Show anchors, grounds, reinforcement, accessories, layout and installation details. B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data and installation instructions for each material and component part, including data substantiating that materials comply with requirements. C. Samples: 1. Submit full range of color samples for each type chalkboard, tackboard, trim and accessory required. 2. Provide 12" square samples of sheet materials and 12" lengths of trim members for color verification after selections made. D. Certification: Submit manufacturer's certification that materials furnished for Project comply with specified requirements SPECIAL PROJECT WARRANTY A. Porcelain Enamel Chalkboard/Markerboard Warranty: 1. Furnish manufacturer's written warranty, agreeing to replace, for lifetime of building, porcelain enamel chalkboards which do not retain original writing and erasing qualities, become slick and shiny, or exhibit crazing, cracking or flaking; provided manufacturer's instructions with regard to handling, installation, protection and maintenance followed. 2. Replacement limited to material replacement only; labor for removal and reinstallation not included Visual Display Boards

2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of following: 1. Manufacturers of Porcelain Enamel Markerboards: a. American Visual Display d. Polyvision b. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc. e. Best Rite c. Best Rite f. New Line Products 2. Manufacturers of Tackboards: a. American Visual Display. b. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc MATERIALS c. Polyvision d. BestRite A. Porcelain Enamel Chalkboards/Markerboards: Balanced, high pressure laminated porcelain enamel chalkboards of 3-ply construction consisting of facing sheet, core material and backing. 1. Facing Sheet: a. 24-gage enameling grade steel sheet especially processed for temperatures used in coating porcelain on steel. b. Coat exposed face with 3-coat process consisting of primer, ground coat and color cover coat, and concealed face with 2-coat process consisting of primer and ground coat. c. Fuse cover and ground coats to steel at manufacturer's standard firing temperatures, but min. 1,200ºF (649ºC). 2. Optional Proprietary Facing Sheet: a. Contractor's option to provide 24-gage "Vitracite", porcelain enamel clad, type 1 stretcherleveled aluminized steel facing sheet, manufactured by Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc. in lieu of facing sheet construction specified above. b. Fuse porcelain enamel coating to sheet facing steel at approximately 1,000ºF (538ºC). 3. Cover Coat: Manufacturer's standard gloss finish cover coat for liquid markers, color selected by Architect from manufacturer's standards. 4. Core: Manufacturer's standard ⅜ thick particleboard core material, ANSI A208.1, Grade 1-M Backing Sheet: Manufacturer's standard 0.005" thick aluminum sheet backing. 6. Laminating Adhesive: Manufacturer's standard moisture-resistant thermoplastic type adhesive. B. Vinyl Fabric-Faced Tackboards: 1. Mildew resistant, washable, vinyl fabric, FS CCC-W-408, Type II, laminated to ¼ thick cork sheet. 2. Provide only fabric with max. flame spread rating of 25 when tested per ASTM E Provide color and texture scheduled or selected from manufacturer's standards. C. Metal Trim and Accessories: 1. Fabricate frames and trim of min " thick aluminum alloy, size and shape indicated, to suit type of installation. 2. Provide straight, single length units wherever possible; keep joints to min. 3. Miter corners to neat, hairline closure. 4. Where size of boards or other conditions exist which require support in addition to normal trim, provide structural supports or modify trim as indicated, or as selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard structural support accessories to suit condition indicated. 5. Clear Anodized Finish: Exposed aluminum trim, accessories and fasteners with manufacturer's standard satin anodized finish with clear anodic coating complying with AA requirements for Class II Architectural Coating (AA-A31). 6. Chalktray: Furnish manufacturer's standard continuous box type aluminum chalktray with slanted front and cast aluminum end closures for each chalkboard Visual Display Boards

3 7. Map Rail: Furnish map rail at top of each unit, complete with following accessories: a. Display Rail: Provide continuous cork display rail approximately 2" wide, as indicated, integral with map rail. b. End Stops: Provide one end stop at each end of map rail. c. Map Hooks: Provide 2 map hooks with flexible metal clips for each 4' of map rail or faction thereof. d. Flagholder: Provide one flagholder for each room FABRICATION A. Porcelain Enamel Chalkboards/Markerboards: Laminate facing sheet and backing sheet to core material under pressure with manufacturer's recommended flexible, waterproof adhesive. B. Assembly: 1. Provide 4'-0" high units except as otherwise indicated. 2. Provide factory-assembled chalkboard and tackboard units, except where field-assembled units required. 3. Make joints only where total length exceeds max. manufactured length. 4. Fabricate with min. number of joints, balanced around center of board, as acceptable to Architect. 5. Provide manufacturer's standard vertical joint system between abutting sections of chalkboard. 6. Provide manufacturer's standard mullion trim at joints between chalkboard and tackboard. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 PREPARATION A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication where possible, to ensure proper fitting of work. 1. Allow for trimming and fitting wherever taking of field measurements before fabrication might delay work INSTALLATION A. Deliver factory-built units completely assembled in one piece without joints, whenever possible. 1. Where dimensions exceed panel size, provide 2 or more pieces of equal length as acceptable to Architect. 2. When overall dimensions require delivery in separate units, prefit components at factory, disassemble for delivery, and make final joints at site. 3. Use splines at joints to maintain surface alignment. B. Install units in locations and mounting heights indicated and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 1. Keep perimeter lines straight, plumb, and level. 2. Provide all grounds, clips, backing materials, adhesives, brackets, anchors, trim and accessories necessary for complete installation. 3. Install using both clips and adhesive C. Coordinate job-site assembled units with grounds, trim, and accessories. 1. Join all parts with neat, precision fit ADJUST AND CLEAN A. Verify that accessories required for each unit properly installed and operating units function properly. B. Clean units in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. END OF SECTION Visual Display Boards

4 SECTION DISPLAY STRIPS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division1 Specification sections, apply to work of this Section DESCRIPTION OF WORK B. Extent of display strips indicated on drawings QUALITY ASSURANCE C. Manufacturer: Furnish all display strips by single manufacturer for entire project SUBMITTALS D. Shop Drawings: 1. Include sections of typical components and dimensioned elevations. 2. Show anchors, grounds, reinforcement, accessories, layout and installation details. E. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data and installation instructions for each material and component part, including data substantiating that materials comply with requirements. F. Samples: 1. Provide 12" length of display strip and one each of accessories. PART 2 PRODUCTS 1.05 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of following: 1. Manufacturers of Display Strips: a. Poly vision b. BestRite Chalkboard Co. c. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc. d. Greensteel Inc. e. ADP Lemco Corp. f. Platinum Visual, ABC School Eq 1.06 MATERIALS B. Metal Display Strip: 1. Fabricate of min " thick aluminum alloy, with continuous cork insert, approximately 1" wide, having following accessories. 2. Fabricate of min " thick aluminum alloy, with continuous cork insert, approximately 2" wide, having following accessories. a. End Stops: Provide one end stop at each end of map rail. b. Map Hooks: Provide 2 map hooks with flexible metal clips for each 4' of map rail or faction thereof. c. Flagholder: Provide one flagholder for each room. 3. Provide straight, single length units wherever possible; keep joints to min. 4. Miter corners to neat, hairline closure Display Strips

5 5. Finish: d. Clear Anodized Finish: (1) Exposed aluminum trim, accessories and fasteners with manufacturer's standard satin anodized finish with clear anodic coating complying with AA requirements for Class II Architectural Coating (AAA31). PART 3 EXECUTION 1.07 INSTALLATION A. Install units in locations and mounting heights indicated, or if not indicated, 6" below ceiling to top of strip, and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 1. Keep perimeter lines straight, plumb, and level. 2. Provide all grounds, clips, backing materials, adhesives, brackets, anchors, trim and accessories necessary for complete installation ADJUST AND CLEAN A. Verify that accessories required for each unit properly installed and operating units function properly. B. Clean units in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. END OF SECTION Display Strips

6 SECTION COMPARTMENTS AND CUBICLES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this Section SUMMARY A. Extent of compartments and cubicles is indicated on drawings. B. Provide one of the following types of toilet compartments: 1. Plastic laminate finish. C. Styles of toilet compartments include: 1. Floor-anchored, overhead braced. D. Toilet accessories, such as toilet paper holders, grab bars, purse shelves, specified elsewhere in Division SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's detailed technical data for materials, fabrication, and installation, including catalog cuts of anchors, hardware, fastenings, and accessories. B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for fabrication and erection of toilet partition assemblies not fully described by product drawings, templates, and instructions for installation of anchorage devices built into other work. C. Samples: 1. Submit full range of color samples for each type of unit required. 2. Submit 6" square samples of each color and finish on same substrate used in work, for color verification after selections made. 3. Upon request from Architect submit one (1) sample each of following: (a) Hardware (Complete) (b) Pilaster (12" x 12") (c) Divider panel (12" x 12") (d) Continuous mounting bracket 1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Field Measurements: 1. Take field measurements prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication where possible, to ensure proper fitting of work. 2. Allow for adjustments within specified tolerances wherever taking of field measurements before fabrication might delay work. B. Coordination: Furnish inserts and anchorages to be built into other work for installation of toilet partitions and related work; coordinate delivery with other work to avoid delay. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following: 1. AmproProducts, Inc. 2. Columbia Partitions, Inc. 3. Comtec Inc. 4. Flush Metal Partishions Compartments & Cubicles

7 5. Rockville Partitions, Inc. 6. Sanymetal Products Co. 7. American Sanitary Partition Corp. 8. Global Steel Products Corp MATERIALS A. General: Provide materials, which have been selected for surface flatness and smoothness. Exposed surfaces, which exhibit pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations, telegraphing of core material, or other imperfections on finished units are not acceptable. B. Plastic Laminate: NEMA Std. LD-3, min " thick, color and pattern as indicated or, if not indicated, selected by Architect from manufacturer's standards. C. Core Material for Plastic Laminate: 1. Solid phenolic core with face laminate fused in fabrication to substrate with no glue line or seam visible. a. Doors and pilasters min. 3/4" finished thickness; divider panels min. 1/2" finished thickness. D. Pilaster Shoes: ASTM A 167, Type 302/304 stainless steel, min. 3" high, 20 gage, finished to match hardware. E. Continuous Brackets: 1. Full height extruded aluminum 6063-T5, mill finish, min lbs./l.f. or stainless steel or manufactures standard plastic. 2. Use for pilaster to wall connections, pilaster to partitions and partitions to walls. 3. Pre-drill wall brackets with holes 6" o.c. along full length of bracket, no hole less than 3" from end of bracket. F. Hinges: 1. Stainless Steel though bolt. G. Hardware and Accessories: 1. Manufacturer's standard design, heavy-duty operating hardware and accessories of stainless steel. H. Overhead Bracing: Continuous extruded aluminum, anti-grip profile, with clear anodized finish. I. Anchorages and Fasteners: 1. Manufacturer's standard exposed fasteners of stainless steel, chromium-plated steel, or brass finished to match hardware, with theft-resistant type heads and nuts. 2. For concealed anchors, use hot-dip galvanized, cadmium-plated, or other rust-resistant protectivecoated steel FABRICATION A. General: 1. Furnish standard doors, panels, screens, and pilasters fabricated for partition system, unless otherwise indicated. 2. Furnish units with cutouts, drilled holes, and internal reinforcement to receive partition-mounted hardware, accessories, and grab bars, as indicated. B. Door Dimensions: Unless otherwise indicated, furnish 24" wide inswinging doors for ordinary toilet stalls and 32" wide (clear opening) outswinging doors at stalls equipped for use by handicapped. C. Plastic Laminate Partitions and Screens: 1. Pressure-laminate one-piece face sheets to core material with no splices or joints, and with edges straight and sealed. 2. Seal exposed core material at cutouts to protect against moisture. D. Overhead-Braced Partitions: 1. Furnish galvanized steel supports and leveling bolts at pilasters, as recommended by manufacturer to suit floor conditions. 2. Make provisions for setting and securing continuous extruded aluminum anti-grip overhead-bracing at top of each pilaster. 3. Furnish shoe at each pilaster to conceal supports and leveling mechanism Compartments & Cubicles

8 E. Hardware: Furnish hardware for each compartment in partition system, as follows: 1. Hinges: (a) Cutout inset type, adjustable to hold door open at any angle up to 90º. (b) Provide gravity type, spring-action cam type, or concealed torsion rod type, to suit manufacturer's standards. 2. Latch and Keeper: Manufacturer's standard stainless steel surface-mounted latch unit, designed for emergency access, with combination rubber-faced door strike and keeper. 3. Door Pull: Manufacturer's standard stainless steel unit for out-swing doors. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. General: 1. Comply with manufacturer's recommended procedures and installation sequence. 2. Install partitions rigid, straight, plumb, and level. 3. Thru-bolt brackets to pilasters with one-way sex bolts. 4. Attachment of brackets to adjacent wall construction: (a) Toggle bolts directly behind vertical edge of pilaster, spaced 12" o.c. along full length of bracket. (b) No. 5 plastic anchors and No. 14 x 1-1/4" cadmium plated phillips head screws at each 12" interval alternately spaced between toggle bolt connections. 5. Face attachment of pilasters to masonry partitions: Toggle bolt to masonry with sex bolts and grommets 12" o.c. B. General: 1. Comply with manufacturer's recommended procedures and installation sequence. 2. Install partitions rigid, straight, plumb, and level. 3. Provide max. clearances of 1/2" between pilasters and panels, and 1" between panels and walls. 4. Secure panels to walls with min. of two stirrup brackets attached near top and bottom of panel. 5. Locate wall brackets so that holes for wall anchorages occur in masonry or tile joints. 6. Secure panels to pilasters with min. of two stirrup brackets located to align with stirrup brackets at wall. 7. Secure panels in position with manufacturer's recommended anchoring devices. C. Overhead-Braced Partitions: 1. Secure pilasters to floor, and level, plumb, and tighten installation with devices furnished. 2. Secure overhead-brace to each pilaster with min. of two fasteners. 3. Hang doors and adjust so tops of doors parallel with overhead-brace when doors in closed position. D. Floor-Supported Partitions: 1. Set pilaster units with anchorages having min. of 2" penetration into structural floor, unless otherwise recommended by partition manufacturer. 2. Level, plumb, and tighten installation with devices furnished. 3. Hang doors and adjust so tops of doors level with tops of pilasters when doors in closed position ADJUST AND CLEAN A. Hardware Adjustment: 1. Adjust and lubricate hardware for proper operation. 2. Set hinges on inswinging doors to hold open approx. 30º from closed position when unlatched. 3. Set hinges on outswinging doors (and entrance swing doors) to return to fully closed position. B. Clean exposed surfaces of partition systems using materials and methods recommended by manufacturer, and provide protection necessary to prevent damage during remainder of construction period. END OF SECTION Compartments & Cubicles

9 SECTION LOUVERS AND VENTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section SUMMARY A. This Section includes following: 1. Fixed Louver gable-end B. Air intake louvers for HVAC terminal units are specified with units in Division 15. C. Related Sections: The following sections contain requirements that relate to this section. 1. Division 7 Section "Joint Sealers" for sealants installed in perimeter joints between louver frames and adjoining construction DEFINITIONS A. Louver Terminology: Refer to AMCA Publication for definitions of terms for metal louvers not otherwise defined in this section or referenced standards SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Structural Performance: Design, engineer, fabricate, and install exterior metal wall louvers to withstand the effects of loads and stresses from wind and normal thermal movement, without evidencing permanent deformation of louver components including blades, frames, and supports; noise or metal fatigue caused by louver blade rattle or flutter; and permanent damage to fasteners and anchors: 1. Wind Load: (a) Uniform pressure (velocity pressure) of 40 lbf per sq. ft. acting inwards or outwards. 2. Normal thermal movement is defined as that resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient temperature. Base design calculations on actual surface temperatures of metals due to both solar heat gain and night time sky heat loss. 3. Temperature Change (Range): 100ºF (55.5ºC) SUBMITTALS A. Product data for each product indicated. B. Shop drawings of louver units and accessories. Include plans, elevations, sections, and details showing profiles, angles, spacing of louver blades; unit dimensions related to wall openings and construction; free areas for each size indicated; and profiles of frames at jambs, heads and sills. 1. Where installed products are indicated to comply with certain structural design loadings, include structural computations, material properties, and other information needed for structural analysis which has been prepared by, or under the supervision of, a qualified professional engineer. 2. Wiring diagrams detailing wiring for power and control systems; differentiating clearly between manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring. C. Samples for initial selection purposes in form of manufacturer's color charts showing full range of colors available for those units with factory-applied color finishes. D. Product test reports evidencing compliance of units with performance requirements indicated. E. Product certificates signed by louver manufacturers certifying that their products which comply with Project requirements are licensed to bear AMCA Seal based on tests made in accordance with AMCA Standard 500 and complying with AMCA Certified Ratings Program Louvers and Vents

10 F. Qualification data for firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Single Source Responsibility: Obtain louvers and vents from a single source where alike in one or more respects with regard to type, design, and factory-applied color finish. B. Qualify welding processes and welding operators in accordance with D1.2 "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum" and D1.3 "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel." 1. Certify that each welder employed in unit of Work of this section has satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and, if pertinent, has undergone recertification. 2. Testing for recertification is Contractor's responsibility. C. SMACNA Standard: Comply with SMACNA "Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" recommendations for fabrication, construction details, and installation procedures PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Field Measurements: Check actual louver openings by accurate field measurements before fabrication; show recorded measurements on final shop drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delay of the Work. 1. Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the Work, guarantee opening dimensions and proceed with fabrication of louvers and vents without field measurements. Coordinate wall construction to ensure that actual opening dimensions correspond to guaranteed dimensions. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Louvers: (a) Airline Products Co. Div., Danzer Metal Works Co. (b) Airolite Co. (c) Airstream Products Div., Penn Ventilator Co., Inc. (d) American Warming and Ventilating, Inc. (e) Arrow United Industries. (f) Construction Specialties, Inc. (g) Industrial Louvers, Inc MATERIALS A. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B 209, Alloy 3003 or 5005 with temper as required for forming, or as otherwise recommended by metal producer to produce required finish. B. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221, Alloy 6063-T5 or T-52. C. Fasteners: Of same basic metal and alloy as fastened metal, unless otherwise indicated. Do not use metals which are corrosive or incompatible with materials joined. 1. Use types, gages, and lengths to suit unit installation conditions. 2. Use Phillips flat-head machine screws for exposed fasteners, unless otherwise indicated. D. Anchors and Inserts: Of type, size, and material required for type of loading and installation indicated. Use nonferrous metal or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts for exterior installations and elsewhere as required for corrosion resistance. Use toothed steel or expansion bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors. E. Bituminous Paint: SSPC-Paint 12 (cold-applied asphalt mastic) Louvers and Vents

11 2.03 FABRICATION, GENERAL A. General: Fabricate louvers and vents to comply with requirements indicated for design, dimensions, materials, joinery, and performance. 1. Preassemble louvers in shop to minimize field splicing and assembly. (a) Disassemble units as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. (b) Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation. 2. Maintain equal louver blade spacing, including separation between blades and frames at head and sill, to produce uniform appearance. B. Fabricate frames, including integral sills, to fit in openings of size indicated with allowances made for fabrication and installation tolerances of louvers, adjoining construction, and perimeter sealant joints. C. Include supports, anchorages, and accessories required for complete assembly. D. Provide vertical mullions of type and at spacings indicated but not further apart than recommended by manufacturer, or 72 inches o.c., whichever is less. At horizontal joints between louver units provide horizontal mullions except where continuous vertical assemblies are indicated. E. Provide sill extensions and loose sills made of same material as louvers for drainage to exterior and to prevent water penetrating to interior. F. Join frame members to one another and to fixed louver blades as follows, unless otherwise indicated, or size of louver assembly makes bolted connections between frame members necessary: 1. With fillet welds, concealed from view FIXED EXTRUDED ALUMINUM WALL LOUVERS A. Horizontal Nondrainable Fixed Blade Louvers: Extruded aluminum frames and louver blades, complying with the following requirements: 1. Louver Depth: 4 inches, unless otherwise indicated. 2. Louver Blade Angle: 45 degrees. 3. Louver Blade Profile: Plain blade Z with no center baffle. 4. Louver Blade and Frame Thickness: Frame Type: Exterior flange, unless otherwise indicated FINISHES, GENERAL A. Comply with NAAMM "Metal Finishes Manual" for recommendations relative to application and designations of finishes. B. Finish louvers after assembly ALUMINUM FINISHES A. Finish designations prefixed by "AA" conform to the system established by the Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes. B. Class I Color Anodized Finish: AA-M12C22A42/A44 (Mechanical Finish: as fabricated, nonspecular; Chemical Finish: etched, Medium Matte; Anodic Coating: Class II Architectural, film thicker than 0.7 mil with integral color or electrolytically deposited color) complying with AAMA or AAMA Color: (a) white Louvers and Vents

12 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 PREPARATION A. Coordinate setting drawings, diagrams, templates, instructions and directions for installation of anchorages which are to be embedded in concrete or masonry construction. Coordinate delivery of such items to project site INSTALLATION A. Locate and place louver units plumb, level, and in proper alignment with adjacent work. B. Use concealed anchorages where possible. Provide brass or lead washers fitted to screws where required to protect metal surfaces and to make a weathertight connection. C. Form closely fitted joints with exposed connections accurately located and secured. D. Provide perimeter reveals and openings of uniform width for sealants and joint fillers, as indicated. E. Repair finishes damaged by cutting, welding, soldering, and grinding operations require for fitting and jointing. Restore finishes so there is no evidence of corrective work. Return items which cannot be refinished in field to shop, make required alterations and refinish entire unit, or provide new units. F. Protect galvanized and nonferrous metal surfaces from corrosion or galvanic action by application of a heavy coating of bituminous paint on surfaces which will be in contact with concrete, masonry, or dissimilar metals. G. Install concealed gaskets, flashings, joint fillers, and insulation, as louver installation progresses where required to make louver joints weathertight. Comply with Division 7 Section "Joint Sealers" for sealants applied during installation of louver ADJUSTING AND PROTECTION A. Protect louvers and vents from damage of any kind during construction period including use of temporary protective coverings where needed and approved by louver manufacturer; remove protective covering at time of Final Acceptance. B. Restore louvers and vents damaged during installation and construction period, so that no evidence remains of correction work. If results of restoration are unsuccessful, as judged by Architect, remove damaged units and replace with new units. 1. Clean and touch-up minor abrasions in finishes with air-dried coating that matches color and gloss of, and is compatible with, factory-applied finish coating. C. Test operation of adjustable wall louvers and adjust as needed to produce fully functioning units which comply with requirements CLEANING A. Periodically clean exposed surfaces of louvers and vents, which are not protected by temporary covering, to remove fingerprints and soil during construction period; do not let soil accumulate until final cleaning. B. Before final inspection, clean exposed surfaces with water and with a mild soap or detergent not harmful to finishes. Rinse thoroughly and dry surface. END OF SECTION Louvers and Vents

13 SECTION FLAGPOLES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this Section SUMMARY A. Extend and location of each type of flagpole shown on drawings SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data and installation instructions for each type flagpole required. B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings of flagpoles and bases, showing general layout, jointing and complete anchoring and supporting systems. C. Samples: Submit samples of each finished metal for flagpoles, and accessories as may be requested QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturing Standards: Provide each flagpole as complete unit produced by single manufacturer, including fittings accessories, bases and anchorage devices. B. Design Criteria: 1. Provide flagpoles and installations constructed to withstand 100 mph wind velocity when flying flag of appropriate size. 2. Capable of mounting one 3 x5 flag and one 6 x10 flag 3. Use heavy pipe sizes if required for flagpole type and height shown. C. Pole Construction: 1. Construct pole and ship to site in one piece if possible. 2. If more than one piece necessary, provide snug-fitting, precision joints with self-aligning, internal splicing sleeve arrangement for weather-tight, hairline field joints DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Spiral wrap flagpoles with heavy Kraft paper or other protective wrapping and prepare for shipment in hard fiber tube or other protective container. B. Deliver flagpoles and accessories completely identified for installation procedure. C. Handle and store flagpoles to prevent damage or soiling. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of following: 1. Aabec Pole Div., Morgan-Francis Co. 2. Acme Flagpole Div., Lingo Inc. 3. American Flagpole, Div. of Kearney-National. 4. Baartol Co., Inc. 5. Concord Industries, Inc. 6. Eder Flag Manufacturing Co Flagpoles

14 2.02 FLAGPOLE TYPE A. Aluminum Flagpoles 1. Fabricate from seamless extruded tubing, complying with ASTM B 241, alloy 6063-T6, having min. wall thickness of 3/16" (0.1875"), min. tensile strength of 30,000 psi and yield point of 25,000 psi. 2. Heat-treat and age-harden flagpoles after fabrication. 3. Pole Height: exposed height 40 feet 4. Provide Entasis tapered aluminum flagpoles FLAGPOLE MOUNTING A. Provide manufacturer's standard base system for type flagpole installation required. B. Base Plate: 1. For anchor-bolt mounting, furnish manufacturer's standard cast metal shoe base of same material as flagpole. 2. Furnish and install anchor bolts and lightning ground spike as required. C. Foundation Tube: 1. For ground-set flagpoles, proved 16-gage minimum galvanized corrugated steel tube, or 12 gage rolled steel tube, sized to suit flagpole and installation. 2. Furnish complete with welded steel bottom base and support plate, lightning ground spike, and steel centering wedges, all welded construction. 3. Provide loose hardwood wedges at top for plumbing pole after erection. 4. Galvanize steel parts after assembly, including foundation tube. 5. Provide manufacturer's standard flash collar, finished to match flagpole. 6. Provide steel ground protector extending 12" above ground and 6" below ground for steel flagpoles where base or flash collars not provided SHAFT FINISH A. Aluminum: Fine, directional, mechanical satin polish (NAAMM-M32), finished as follows: 1. Buff and seal aluminum surfaces with clear, hardcoat wax BLACK 2.05 FITTINGS A. Finial Ball: Manufacturer's standard flush seam ball, size as indicated, or if not indicated, to match pole butt diameter. 1. Stainless steel, bright polished. B. Truck: Ball-bearing non-fouling, revolving, double-track assembly of cast metal, finished to match pole shaft. C. Cleats: Two 9" cast metal cleats with fasteners, finished to match pole shaft. D. Halyards: Provide 2 continuous halyards for each flagpole, as follows: 1. Nylon, braided, with metal core. 2. Size: (a) 5/16" (No. 10). E. Halyard Flag Snaps: Provide 2 swivel snaps per halyard, as follows: 1. Chromium-plated bronze PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. Excavation: 1. Excavate for foundation concrete to neat clean lines in undisturbed soil. 2. Provide forms where required due to unstable soil conditions. 3. Remove wood, loose soil, rubbish and other foreign matter from excavation, and moisten earth before placing concrete Flagpoles

15 B. Concrete: 1. Provide concrete composed of Portland cement, coarse and fine aggregate and water, mixed in proportions to attain min. 28-day compressive strength of 3000 psi, complying with ASTM C Place concrete immediately after mixing. 3. Perform chuting to avoid segregation of mix. 4. Compact concrete in place by use of vibrators. 5. Moist-cure exposed concrete for min. 7 days, or use non-staining curing compound in cold weather. 6. Finish trowel exposed concrete surfaces to smooth, dense surface. 7. Provide positive slope for water runoff to base perimeter. C. Flagpole Installation: 1. Install flagpoles as shown and in compliance with final shop drawings and manufacturer's instructions. 2. Provide positive lightning ground for each flagpole installation. 3. Paint portions of ground-set flagpole below grade with heavy coat of bituminous paint. END OF SECTION Flagpoles

16 SECTION LETTERS AND PLAQUES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this Section DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Extent of specialty signs shown on drawings. B. Forms of specialty signs required include following: 1. Metal letters and numbers. 2. Cast metal plaques RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Division 1 Section Allowances for Dedication Plaques QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Uniformity of Manufacturer: For each sign form and graphic image process indicated, furnish products of single manufacturer SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawings: 1. Submit shop drawings for fabrication and erection of specialty signs. 2. Include plans, elevations, and large scale details of sign wording and lettering layout. 3. Show anchorages and accessory items. 4. Submit min. four (4) copies of complete list itemizing all rooms showing room name and number, including disabled accessibility signs. (a) Indicate door number where sign located or other identifying designation. (b) Indicated number of lines and size of sign required for text required. (c) (d) Utilize room names and numbers shown on drawings for initial submittal. After review of initial submittal by Architect and Owner, submit final list for review and approval. 5. Furnish location template drawings for items supported or anchored to permanent construction. 6. Furnish full-size spacing templates for individual building-mounted letters and numbers. 7. Furnish full-size rubbings for metal plaques. B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data and installation instructions for each type of sign required. C. Samples: 1. Submit samples of each sign form and material showing finishes, colors, surface textures and qualities of manufacturer and design of each sign component including graphics. 2. Submit full-size sample units. 3. Acceptable units may be installed as part of Work Letters and Plaques

17 1.06 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. Meet requirements of ANSI A117.1 and provisions of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as applicable. B. Disability Compliance: Meet requirements of Georgia Code Chapter "Accessibility Code for Buildings and Facilities. C. Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Specifications Roads and Bridges, latest edition. D. U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices", latest edition. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of following: 1. Manufacturers of Metal Letters and Plaques: (a) Andco Industries, Inc. (b) A.R.K. Ramos Manufacturing Company, Inc. (c) ASI Sign Systems, Inc. (d) Colite Industries, Inc. (e) Leeds Architectural Letters, Inc. (f) Matthews. (g) Metal Arts, Div. L & H Manufacturing Co. (h) Metallic Arts. (i) Shadid Foundry and Manufacturing Co. (j) Spanjer Brothers, Inc. (k) The Southwell Company MATERIALS A. Aluminum Sheet: Alloy and temper recommended by aluminum producer or finisher for type of use and finish indicated, min. strength and durability properties specified in ASTM B 209 for 5005-H15. B. Aluminum Extrusions: Alloy and temper recommended by aluminum producer or finisher for type of use and finish indicated, and min. strength and durability properties specified in ASTM B 221 for 6063-T5. C. Aluminum Castings: Alloy and temper recommended by aluminum producer or finisher for casting process used and for use and finish indicated. D. Bronze Plate: Copper alloy UNS C28000, Muntz metal, 60% copper. E. Bronze Castings: Copper alloy UNS C83600, complying with ASTM B 584. F. Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip: AISI Type 302, complying with ASTM A 167. G. Fasteners: Unless otherwise indicated, concealed fasteners fabricated from metals non-corrosive to either sign material or mounting surface. H. Anchors and Inserts: 1. Non-ferrous metal or hot-dipped galvanized anchors and inserts for exterior installations and elsewhere as required for corrosion resistance. 2. Toothed steel or lead expansion bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors. 3. Inserts, as required, set into concrete or masonry work Letters and Plaques

18 2.03 METAL LETTERS AND NUMBERS A. Provide metals letters and numbers to comply with requirements indicated for manufacturing process, materials, finish, style, 1. Location Interior. size and message content at entrance to council room and office suites. 2. Cast Letters and Numbers: (a) Form letters and numbers by casting. (b) Produce characters with smooth, flat faces; sharp corners; precisely-formed lines and profiles, free from pits, scale, sand holes or other defects. (c) Cast lugs into back of characters and tap to receive threaded mounting studs. (d) Metal: (1) Bronze. Oil rubbed Bronze (613) (e) Letter Style: Prismatic Roman CAST METAL PLAQUES A. Fabricate cast plaques to comply with requirements specified for metal, border style, background texture and finish and to comply with requirements shown for thickness, size, shape, and copy. B. This Item not shown on drawings, Architect,Owner will locate this at time of completion. C. 1. Produce castings free from pits, scale and sand holes or other defects. 2. Hand tool and buff borders and raised copy to produce manufacturer's standard satin polished finish. 3. Size Min 30 inch by 42 inch 4. Copy : copy shall contain the name of the school the date of erection, the names of the members and administrative of the Board of Education, the names of the architects the name of the General Contractor. 5. Metal: (a) Bronze. 6. Border Style: (a) Projected bevel. 7. Letter faces shall be ground smooth and polished to a satin finish, Edges are to be filed and ground smooth and all traces of texture removed. 8. Background Texture: (a) Manufacturer's standard leatherette finish. 9. Background Finish: (a) Dark statuary finish to comply with requirement specified in "Finish" article for bronze finishes except provide background texture finish specified above in lieu of mechanical finish indicated FINISHES A. Colors and Surface Textures: For exposed sign material that requires selection of materials with integral or applied colors, surface textures or other characteristics related to appearance, provide color matches indicated, or if not indicated, as selected by Architect from manufacturer's standards. B. Metal Finishes: Comply with NAAMM "Metal Finishes Manual" for finish designations and application recommendations. 1. Aluminum Finishes: (a) Baked Enamel Finish: AA-M4xC12C42Rlx (manufacturer's standard non-directional mechanical finish including sanding and filing, cleaning with inhibited chemicals, conversion coated with acidchromate-fluoride-phosphate treatment; and painted with organic coating specified below). (b) Organic Coating: Provide manufacturer's standard thermosetting enamel system consisting of prime coat and finish coat. 2. Bronze Finishes: (a) Natural Satin Finish: NAAMM-M31-06x (fine satin directional textured mechanical finish with clear organic coating specified below). (b) Clear Organic Coating: (1) Manufacturer's standard clear coating Letters and Plaques

19 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. General: Use mounting methods of type described and in compliance with manufacturer's instructions, unless otherwise indicated. B. Install sign units level, plumb and at height indicated, with sign surfaces free from distortion or other defects of appearance. C. Wall-Mounted Panel Signs: 1. Attach panel signs to wall using methods indicated below: (a) Silicone Adhesive Mounting: gypsum surfaces (1) Standard liquid silicone adhesive recommended by sign manufacturer to attach sign units to irregular, porous or vinyl-covered surfaces. (2) Double-sided vinyl tape where recommended by sign manufacturer to hold sign in place until adhesive fully cured. (b) Mechanical Fasteners: CMU ( Concrete Masonry Units) (1) Provide screws and plastic shields or similar devices, size and type recommended by manufacturer. (2) Color of exposed portion of fastener match sign surface it penetrates. (c) Shim Plate Mounting: (1) Provide concealed aluminum shim plates ⅛" thick, with predrilled and countersunk holes, at locations indicated and where other mounting methods not practicable. (2) Attach plate with fasteners and anchors suitable for secure attachment to substrate. (3) Attach panel sign units to plate using method specified above. D. Masonry Wall Mounted Wood Signs: 1. Provide min. ⅜" dia. galv. metal expansion bolts in bracket, spaced max 24" o.c., to fit masonry joint locations. 2. Provide holes in masonry joints to match bolt locations, carefully drilling to avoid displacing masonry. 3. Set sign to within ⅜" of face of wall using temporary shims until anchored to brackets. 4. Set sign plum, true and level. E. Bracket-Mounted Units: 1. Provide manufacturer's standard brackets, fittings and hardware as appropriate for mounting signs which project at right angles from walls and ceilings. 2. Attach brackets and fittings securely to walls or ceilings with concealed fasteners and anchoring devices to comply with manufacturer's directions. F. Metal Letters and Numbers: 1. Mount letters and numbers using standard fastening methods recommended by manufacturer for letter form, type of mounting, wall construction, and condition of exposure indicated. 2. Provide heavy paper template to establish letter spacing and locate holes for fasteners. 3. Flush Mounting: Mount letters with backs in contact with wall surface. 4. Projected Mounting: Mount letters at projection distance from wall surface indicated. G. Cast Metal Plaques: 1. Mount using standard fastening methods recommended by manufacturer for type of wall surface indicated. (a) Concealed Mounting: (1) Mount by inserting threaded studs into tapped lugs on back of plaque. (2) Set in predrilled holes filled with quick-setting cement. (b) Face Mounting: Mount using exposed fasteners with rosettes attached through face of plaque into wall surface CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. At completion of installation, clean soiled sign surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 1. Protect units from damage until acceptance by Owner. END OF SECTION Letters and Plaques

20 SECTION PANEL SIGNAGE PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 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: 1. Room-identification signs. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Accessible: In accordance with the accessibility standard. 1.4 COORDINATION A. Furnish templates for placement of sign-anchorage devices embedded in permanent construction by other installers. 1.5 LOCATIONS A. Room Identification: 1. Provide one sign for every interior door location except disabled accessible toilets. 2. Install signs on wall at latch side of doors outside of space identified, centered 60" above finished floor. B. Disabled Accessible Toilets: 1. Provide one sign for every battery or individual toilet room containing provisions for disabled. 2. Install signs on wall at push/pull or latch side of door outside of toilet, centered 60" above finished floor. 1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product. B. Shop Drawings: For panel signs. 1. Include fabrication and installation details and attachments to other work Panel Signage

21 2. Show sign mounting heights, locations of supplementary supports to be provided by others, and accessories. 3. Show message list, typestyles, graphic elements, including raised characters and Braille, and layout for each sign at least. 4. Show locations of electrical service connections. 5. Include diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring. C. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of sign assembly, exposed component, and exposed finish. 1. Include representative Samples of available typestyles and graphic symbols. D. Samples for Verification: For each type of sign assembly showing all components and with the required finish(es), in manufacturer's standard size unless otherwise indicated and as follows: 1. Room-Identification Signs: Full-size Sample. E. Sign Schedule: Provide one sign for each interior door indicated on Drawings schedule. 1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS A. Maintenance Data: For signs to include in maintenance manuals. 1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS A. Field Measurements: Verify locations of anchorage devices embedded in permanent construction by other installers by field measurements before fabrication, and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. 1.9 WARRANTY A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of signs that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Deterioration of finishes beyond normal weathering. b. Deterioration of embedded graphic image. c. Separation or delamination of sheet materials and components. 2. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Accessibility Standard: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities and ICC A117.1 for signs Panel Signage

22 2.2 SIGNS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Ace Sign Systems, Inc. 2. APCO Graphics, Inc. 3. ASE, Inc. 4. ASI Sign Systems, Inc. 5. Best Sign Systems Inc. 6. Fossil Industries, Inc. 7. InPro Corporation. 8. Mohawk Sign Systems. 9. Vista System. B. Room-Identification Sign: Sign with smooth, uniform surfaces; with message and characters having uniform faces, sharp corners, and precisely formed lines and profiles; and as follows: 1. Laminated-Sheet Sign: Sandblasted polymer face sheet with raised graphics laminated over subsurface graphics to phenolic backing sheet to produce composite sheet. a. Composite-Sheet Thickness: Manufacturer's standard for size of sign. b. Color(s): As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range. 2. Sign-Panel Perimeter: Finish edges smooth. a. Edge Condition: Square cut. b. Corner Condition in Elevation: Rounded to radius. 3. Mounting: Surface mounted to wall with. Mechanical fasteners stainless steel 4. Text and Typeface: Accessible raised characters and Braille Times Roman. 2.3 ACCESSORIES A. Fasteners and Anchors: Manufacturer's standard as required for secure anchorage of signage, noncorrosive and compatible with each material joined, and complying with the following: 1. furnish stainless-steel devices unless otherwise indicated. 2. Exposed Metal-Fastener Components, General: a. Fabricated from same basic metal and finish of fastened metal unless otherwise indicated. b. Fastener Heads: For nonstructural connections, use oval countersunk screws and bolts with tamper-resistant spanner-head slots unless otherwise indicated. 3. Sign Mounting Fasteners: a. Through Fasteners: Exposed metal fasteners Stainless steel finish, with type of head indicated, installed in predrilled holes. 4. Inserts: Furnish inserts to be set by other trades into concrete or masonry work. B. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D Panel Signage