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Composite Door Specs
From: "MARK NEDZBALA"
To: "william"
Cc: "hphazen"; "bjholman"; "ghzinkgraf";
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 5:25 PM
Subject: Section #08380, Impact Traffic Doors
William Gibbs
Carlson Products
Wichita, KS
William:
The impact traffic door, type 10, manufactured by Carlson Products
has been tested and approved by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Attached is a draft specification section with this product included.
Please contact me if there are questions.
Mark Nedzbala, AIA
U.S. Postal Service
Facilities Headquarters
Arlington, VA
SECTION 08380
IMPACT TRAFFIC DOORS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Double action impact resistant traffic doors, security type.
2. Door hardware.
3. Security features.
B. Related Documents: The Contract Documents, as defined in Section 01110 - Summary of Work, apply to the Work of this Section. Additional requirements and information necessary to complete the Work of this Section may be found in other Documents.
C. Related Sections:
1. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Steel door frames for traffic doors.
2. Section 08711 - Controlling Hardware: Automatic door operators.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM D635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
2. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.32 SUBMITTALSA. Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Procedures for submittals.
1. Product Data: Indicate door materials, thickness, configuration, and hardware.
2. Shop Drawings:
a. Indicate dimensions, details of construction, and installation.
b. Indicate relationship to adjoining related Work where cutting, fitting, reinforcement, and anchorage is required for complete installation.
3. Samples:
a. Manufacturer's standard color chart for color selection by Contracting Officer.
4. Assurance/Control Submittals:
a. Certificates: Manufacturer's certificate that Products meet or exceed specified requirements.
b. Qualification Documentation: Submit documentation of experience indicating compliance with specified qualification requirements.
1.43 QUALITY ASSURANCEA. Qualifications:
1. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified with minimum 5 years documented experience.
2. Installer: Company specializing in performing the Work of this Section with minimum 5 years documented experience.
1.54 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Transport, handle, store, and protect Products.
B. Deliver product in manufacturer's original unopened packages with labels legible and intact.
C. Labels shall identify manufacturer, brand name, model size, finish, and location of installation.
D. Store double action doors and accessories in unopened packages in protected dry area to prevent damage from environmental and construction operations.
E. Handle double action doors with care to prevent damage.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. Subject to compliance with project requirements, manufacturers offering Products which may be incorporated in the Work include the following:
1. Carlson Products, Wichita, KS (800) 234-1069.
2. Chase/Durus Industries, Incorporated, Redmond, OR (800) 547-6856.
3. EconoMax Manufacturing, Inc., Portland, OR (503) 661-2389
4. Frommelt Industries, Incorporated, Milwaukee, WI (800) 553-4834.
5. Jamison Door Company, Hagerstown, MD (800) 532-3667.
6. W.B. McGuire Company, Hudson, NY (800) 624-8473.
7. PermaTech, Incorporated, Buffalo, NY (800) 362-7325
8. RubbAir Door Company, Ayer, MA (800) 966-7822.
B. Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Product options and substitutions. Substitutions: Not Permitted.
2.2 TRAFFIC DOORS
A. Model:
1. Carlson: Type 10.
2. Chase/Durus: Series 200
3. EconoMax: "Proline" Model 600-SEC.
4. Frommelt: Series 4800MPO
5. Jamison: Series 2000.
6. McGuire: Model 2450 Fendor (202-036).
7. PermaTech: PermaGuard Traffic Door
8. RubbAir: Series STEEL-LITE.
B. Color: Selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's standard colors.
C. Door Body:
1. Per manufacturer’s USPS approved construction.
2. Panel skin rate of burning, ASTM D635: "HB" (horizontal burning), no combustion.
3. Panel skin flame spread index, ASTM E84: 275 maximum.
D. Hardware: The upper pivot shall consist of a V-cam capable of carrying a door weighing 200 pounds. Lift shall be 1-3/8 inches with gravity self-closing action. Door shall be adjustable back and forth and/or up and down.
E. Gaskets: All gasket materials shall be factory applied and shall include wings to prevent accumulation of dirt. Gaskets shall be on leading edge, back and bottom of each door panel.
F. Top and Hinge Seal Covers: Shall be made of block reinforced nylon, with black anodized aluminum metal. Stainless steel screws shall be used for fastening to frame. Top and bottom hinge covers shall be field installed.
G. Viewing Area: View windows shall be 1/4 inch burglar resistant laminated glass or polycarbonate with abrasive resistant surface. Light will be sealed at the factory. The exposed surface of the light shall be recessed 1/8 inch from the face of the door. The anodized aluminum frame shall also be recessed with a center bar. The viewing area will be the size indicated on the drawings. Maximum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the viewing area shall not exceed 52 inches.
H. Fasteners: All fasteners and washers, including jamb fasteners shall be made of stainless steel.
I. Black Spring Polyethylene Bumper: 36 inch high on traffic side of door (right side door), black polyethylene flat kick plate 36 inch high on opposite of door.
1. At Carrier Vestibule: Bumper and kickplate as described above.
2. At Mail Vestibule: Bumpers on both sides of doors with no kickplate.
J. Steel Door Frames: Specified in Section 05500.
2.3 SECURITY FEATURES
A. In addition to the items specified above, the following features shall be included in the door units:
1. Lower hinge guard.
2. Upper and lower cane bolts, minimum 5/8-inch round steel, 18 inches long from tip to elbow.
3. Chain hole with grommet - 1-5/8 inch, heavy-duty steel chain and padlock.
4. Dirt free retainer sleeves for each lower cane bolt, with a depth of at least 1 inch.
2.4 AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS
A. Specified in Section 08711.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATIONA. Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Verification of existing conditions before starting work.
B. Verification of Conditions: Verify that field measurements, surfaces, substrates and conditions are as required, and ready to receive Work.
1. Verify that openings are prepared with headers level, jambs plumb, floor level, without projections, and are correctly dimensioned to receive double action doors.
C. Report in writing to Contracting Officer prevailing conditions that will adversely affect satisfactory execution of the Work of this Section. Do not proceed with Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
D. By beginning Work, Contractor accepts conditions and assumes responsibility for correcting unsuitable conditions encountered at no additional cost to the United States Postal Service.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install door unit assembly to manufacturer's published instructions and final shop drawings.
B. Fit and align door assembly level and plumb.
C. Use anchorage devices to securely fasten door assembly to door frame construction without distortion or imposed stresses.
3.3 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust door assembly to provide smooth operation from closed to full open position.
3.4 CLEANING
A. Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Cleaning installed Work.
B. Remove protective material from pre-finished surfaces.
C. Remove labels and visible markings.
D. Wash down surfaces with a solution of mild detergent in warm water, applied with soft, clean wiping cloths. Wipe surfaces clean.
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