HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecs Statler Hall - Bookmarked2. ALTERNATE PROPOSAL
a. The undersigned, if awarded the Contract, proposes to perform work in addition to or in
place of the scope of the work shown and specified herein as associated with the Base Bid in accordance
with the following Alternate Proposals, which amounts are to be added or deducted to the amount of the
Base Bid as indicated for the Alternates specified in Division 1 of the Specifications.
b. If the Bidder desires to indicate that the acceptance of any Alternate or Alternates will
result neither in an addition to nor a deduction from the value of the work, he shall enter the phrase "No
Change" in response to such Alternate or Alternates.
c. It is understood that the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the
following Alternate Proposals within sixty (60) calendar days following the award of a construction
contract.
Alternate No. Description
ADD DEDUCT
ONE Deduct FX5 Site Lighting $
TWO Deduct Snowmelt System $
THREE Deduct Glass Floor $
FOUR Deduct Fireplace $
FIVE Install Door 217 $
SIX Skylight Repair Work $
ADDENDUM NO. 4 BID FORM BF-2R
6. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE
a. The undersigned agrees, if awarded the Contract, to furnish a "Construction Progress
Schedule" as detailed in General Requirement Section 01 32 16, Construction Schedules.
b. The Contractor shall submit with this Bid a bar chart schedule to include, at a minimum,
the following items:
Contract Award/Notice To Proceed
Submittals for Long Lead Items (including, but not limited to steel, curtain wall, glass flooring
and stone cladding)
Excavate and Place New Structural Footings
Install Structural Steel and Metal Deck
Install New Curtain Wall
Building Enclosure Complete
Commissioning
Sample:
Activity
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Activity 6
Date
7. BONDS
a. Performance and Payment Bonds. The undersigned agrees, if awarded the Contract to
execute and deliver to the Owner "Performance" and "Labor and Material Payment Bonds" in such form
as acceptable to the Owner and in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Sum. Such bonds will be
furnished by
(Name of Surety)
b. Bond Premium Rate _______________%
c. Bid Bond. A Bid Bond in the amount of $______________________ (10% of Bid
Amount) is attached to this Bid.
Addendum No. 1 BID FORM BF-6R
2. Notes or instructions shown on any one Drawing, apply where applicable, to all other
Drawings.
3. Reference to a technical society, institution, association or govemmental authority is
in accordance with following abbreviations:
a. ACI American Concrete Institution
b. AGA American Gas Association
c. AGCA Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
d. AlA American Institute of Architects
e. AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
f. AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Associates, Inc.
g. ANSI American National Standards Institute
h. ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
1. ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
J. ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
k. ASTM American Society for Testing Materials
1. AWSC American Welding Society Code
ill. AWWA American Water Works Association
n. IBR Institute of Boiler & Radiation Manufacturers
0. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
p. NYBFU New York Board of Fire Underwliters
q. NEC National Electric Code
r. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers' Association
s. NFPA National Fire Protection Association
t. SBI Steel Boiler Institute
u. SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National
Association
v. UFPO Underground Facilities Protective Organization
w. UL Underwliters' Laboratolies, Inc.
4. All references to codes, specifications and standards refen-ed to in the Specification
Sections and on the Drawings shall mean, and are intended to be, the latest edition,
amendment and/or revision of such reference standard in effect as of the date of these
Contract Documents.
5. Install All Work inCompliance with:
a. Building Code ofNew York State
b. National Electric Code
c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
d. Life Safety Code NFP A 1 01.
e. All local ordinances
f. Plans and Specifications in excess of code requirements and not contrary to
same.
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D. Use of the Site
1. The Contractor shall carry on the Work in the manner which will cause the least
intenuption to pedestrian and vehicular traffic and pennit access of emergency
vehicles at all times.
2. The Work shall be scheduled and perfonned in such a manner that at least one lane
of traffic will be maintained on all public streets. Two flag persons, equipped with
radio communication devices, must be provided for any activity blocking a traffic
lane. One lane of traffic must be maintained at all times. Where traffic must cross
open trenches, the Contractor shall provide suitable bridges and railings; including
pedestrian bridges.
3. The Contractor shall post flag persons and suitable signs indicating that construction
operations are under way and other warning signs as may be required.
4. The Contractor shall safeguard the use by the public and Owner of all adjacent
highways, roadways and footpaths, and shall conform to all laws and regulations
concerning the use thereof, especially limitations on traffic and the movement of
heavy equipment. Access to the site for delivery of construction materials and/or
equipment shall be made only at the locations shown in the Contract Documents or
approved by the Owner's Representative.
5. The Contractor shall immediately remove dirt and debris which may collect on
pern1anent roadways due to the Work.
6. The Contractor shall limit the extent of its activities to that area of the site defined on
the Contract Drawings as being within the Contract Limit Lines.
7. For that portion of the Work required under this Contract which must be performed
in other than the defined areas, including operations involving delive1y and removal
of materials, the Contractor shall schedule and coordinate its activities through the
Owner's Representative, to meet the approval of the Owner and minimize disruption
of the normal scheduled activities of the occupants of adjacent spaces.
8. All portions of the site, including the staging area and those areas affected by the
work, shall be returned to their original condition after completion of Work. Such
repair work shall include reseeding, if required, and shall be included in the
Contractor's Guaranty of Work.
9. Routes to and from the location of the Work shall be as indicated in the Contract or
as directed by the Owner's Representative. Temporary roadways shall be closed only
with prior approval of the Owner's Representative.
E. Parking
1. The Owner will designate an area at Palm Road Construction parking lot that the
Contractor may use for Contractor parking. The Contractor shall make all
arrangements, and bear the cost, for transportation from the designated parking area
to the construction site as necessary.
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SYSTEM TO BE INSPECTED FREQUENCY / LOCATION CONTI-
NUOUS
PERIO-
DIC
BCNYS REFERENCE
A Foundation Bearing
Verify excavations are at proper depth.At all bearing locations X 1704.7, Table 1704.7
Where bearing on structural fill, verify use of approved fill material. At all locations bearing on structural fill, each lift X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Review and accept backfilling and compaction procedures At all locations bearing on structural fill, each lift X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Strip footing fill compaction and moisture content testing One test of each lift of fill materials for each 20-foot length of strip footing.X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Spread footing fill compaction and moisture content testing.One test of each lift of fill materials for each spead footing X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
B Slab Subbase and Interior Fill
Observe and inspect preparation of slab subgrade and subbase, including
detection and removal of uncontrolled fill materials.
At each slab area for each lift X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1802
Subgrade Compaction and Moisture content testing One test for each 2000 sf of slab on grade but not less than 4 tests for
each area
X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Verify use of approved fill and subbase materials At each slab area for each lift X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Review and accept backfilling and compaction procedures At all locations bearing on structural fill, each lift X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Subbase Compaction and Moisture content testing One test for each 2000 sf of slab on grade but not less than 4 tests for
each area
X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
C Exterior Fill
Verify use of approved fill material. At each fill location for each lift X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Review and accept backfilling and compaction procedures At each fill location for each lift X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
Fill compaction and moisture content testing One test for each lift of fill materials for each 2,000 sf of fill area but not
less than 4 tests
X 1704.7, Table 1704.7, 1803.5
A Cast-In-Place Footings, Foundation Walls, Foundation Piers
Inspect reinforcing steel for compliance with approved shop drawings Prior to each placement X 1704, 1907.1, 1907.7, 1913.4
Inspect bolts to be installed in concrete prior to and during concrete
placement where allowable loads have been increased
Prior to first placement X 1911.5
Verify use of approved concrete mix design Prior to each placement X 1904, 1905.2-1905.4, 1913.2, 1913.3
Verify formwork for shape, location and dimensions of the concrete member
being formed.
Each placement X 1704.4, Table 1704.4
Inspect concrete placement for proper application techniques One visit per eack days placement X 1905.9, 1905.10, 1913.6, 1913.7, 1913.8
Perform slump tests One test at point of discharge for each type of concrete each time a set of
compression test cylinders is made; additional tests at each truck.
X Table 1704.4
Perform air content tests for air entrained concrete mixes One each time a set of compression test specimens are made.X Table 1704.4
Determine fresh concrete temperature Test hourly when air temperature is 40 F (4 deg C) and below, or when 80
F (27 deg C) and above; and each time a set of compression test
specimens made.
X Table 1704.4
Obtain compression test cylinders One set of six cylinders for each day's placement under 25 cu. yds. plus
additional sets for each 50 cu. yds. over and above the first 25 cu. yds. of
each concrete class placed in any one day
X Table 1704.4
Review maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques for
compliance with code and Constructon Document provisions
Each placement X 1905.11-13; 1913.9
Review test cylinder curing box or boxes Each project site X N/A
Determine concrete unit weight from compression cylinders Each set of cylinders, prior to compression test X N/A
Perform concrete compression tests Test two cylinders at 7 days, two cylinders at 28 days, and retain two
cylinders for later testing if required.
X Table 1704.4
SOILS
CONCRETE
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B Cast-In-Place Slabs-on-Grade and Slabs on Metal Deck
Inspect any reinforcing steel or welded wire fabric, including chairs or other
supports, for compliance with approved shop drawings. Verify that vapor
barrier is properly installed and undamaged.
Prior to each placement X 1907.1, 1907.7, 1913.4
Verify use of approved concrete mix design Prior to each placement X 1904, 1905.2-1905.4, 1913.2, 1913.3
Inspect concrete placement for proper application techniques Continuous during placement X 1905.9, 1905.10, 1913.6, 1913.7, 1913.8
Perform slump tests One test at point of discharge for each type of concrete each time a set of
compression test cylinders is made; additional tests at each truck.
X Table 1704.4
Perform air content tests for air entrained concrete mixes One each time a set of compression test specimens are made.X Table 1704.4
Determine fresh concrete temperature Test hourly when air temperature is 40 F (4 deg C) and below, or when 80
F (27 deg C) and above; and each time a set of compression test
specimens made.
X Table 1704.4
Obtain compression test cylinders One set of six cylinders for each day's placement under 25 cu. yds. plus
additional sets for each 50 cu. yds. over and above the first 25 cu. yds. of
each concrete class placed in any one day
X Table 1704.4
Review maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques for
compliance with code and Constructon Document provisions
Each placement X 1905.11-13; 1913.9
Review test cylinder curing box or boxes Each project site X N/A
Determine concrete unit weight from compresison cylinders Each set of cylinders, prior to compression test X N/A
Perform concrete compression tests Test two cylinders at 7 days, two cylinders at 28 days, and retain two
cylinders for later testing if required.
X Table 1704.4
C Cast-In-Place Beams, Columns, Structural Slabs, Walls
Inspect reinforcing steel for compliance with approved shop drawings Prior to each placement X 1704, 1907.1, 1907.7, 1913.4
Inspect reinforcing steel welding Prior to each placement X 1704.3, Item 5B
Inspect bolts to be installed in concrete prior to and during concrete
placement where allowable loads have been increased
Prior to each placement X 1911.5
Verify use of approved concrete mix design Prior to each placement X 1904, 1905.2-1905.4, 1913.2, 1913.3
Inspect concrete placement for proper application techniques Continuous during each placement X 1905.9, 1905.10, 1913.6, 1913.7, 1913.8
Perform slump tests One test at point of discharge for each type of concrete each time a set of
compression test cylinders is made; additional tests at each truck.
X Table 1704.4
Perform air content tests for air entrained concrete mixes One each time a set of compression test specimens are made.X Table 1704.4
Determine fresh concrete temperature Test hourly when air temperature is 40 F (4 deg C) and below, or when 80
F (27 deg C) and above; and each time a set of compression test
specimens made.
X Table 1704.4
Obtain compression test cylinders One set of six cylinders for each day's placement under 25 cu. yds. plus
additional sets for each 50 cu. yds. over and above the first 25 cu. yds. of
each concrete class placed in any one day
X Table 1704.4
Review maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques for
compliance with code and Constructon Document provisions
Each placement X 1905.11-13; 1913.9
Verification of in-situ concrete strength, prior to stressing of tendons in
posttensioned concrete and prior to removal of shores and forms from
beams and structural slabs
Each element 1704.4, Table 1704.4, 1906.2
Review test cylinder curing box or boxes Each project site X N/A
Determine concrete unit weight from compresison cylinders Each set of cylinders, prior to compression test N/A
Perform concrete compression tests Test two cylinders at 7 days, two cylinders at 28 days, and retain two
cylinders for later testing if required.
X Table 1704.4
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A Nonessential Facilities (Level 1 Inspection)
Verify proportions of site-prepared mortar X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify construction of mortar joints X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify size and location of structural elements X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify type, size and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage
of masonry to structural members, frames or other construction.
X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify specified size, grade and type of reinforcement X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify protection of masonry during cold weather or hot weather X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1; 2104.3;
2104.4
Verify grout space is clean prior to grouting X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify placement of reinforcement and connectors prior to grouting X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify construction of mortar joints prior to grouting X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Verify grout placement to ensure compliance with code and Construction
Document provisions
X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1
Observe preparation of any required grout specimens, mortar speciments
and/or prisms
X 1704.5.1; 1704.5.2; Table 1704.5.1; 2105.3
A Structural Steel
Verify that identification markings for high strength bolts, nuts and washers
conform to ASTM standards specified in the approved construction
documents
N/A X 1704.3, Table 1704.3
Review manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance for high-strength bolts,
nuts and washers
N/A X 1704.3, Table 1704.3
Inspect high-strength bolting bearing-type connections Visual, each connection X 1704.3.3; Table 1704.3
Review manufacturers' certified mill test reports for structural steel X 1708.4; Table 1704.3
Verify that weld filler material identification markings conform to AWS
specification in the approved construction documents
1704.3, Table 1704.3
Review manufacturers' certification of Compliance for weld filler materials 1704.3, Table 1704.3
Inspect complete and partial penetration field groove welds X 1704.3.1; Table 1704.3
Inspect single-pass field welds equal to or smaller than 5/16"X 1704.3.1; Table 1704.3
Test composite beam shear connectors' attachment Table 1704.3
Inspect steel frame joint details such as bracing and stiffening for
compliance with approved construction documents
X 1704.3.2; Table 1704.3
Inspect member locations for compliance with approved construction
documents
X 1704.3.2; Table 1704.3
Inspect joint details at each connection for compliance with approved
construction documents
X 1704.3.2; Table 1704.3
C Metal Decking
Verify that manufacturer is an SDI Certified manufacturer Prior to deck installation X N/A
Inspect components delivered to site for compliance with approved
documents
Each element X N/A
Inspect attachments for compliance with design documents and shop
drawings
Each area, after completion X Table 1704.3
MASONRY
METALS
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Measure thickness of sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to structural
elements and decks, compare to requirements
See 1704.10.1, 1704.10.5 713 and 720
Inspect mastic and intumescent fire-resistant coatings applied to structural
elements and decks
Periodic during construction 1704.11
Inspect materials, subsurface preparation and installation details for
compliance with design documents
X 1704.12
Inspect and test ductwork for leakage, pressure difference, flow
measurements, and detection and control verification
During ductwork erection, prior to concealment, after sufficient completion
& prior to occupancy
1704.14, 909.18.8.1
MASTIC AND INTUMESCENT FIRE-RESISTANT COATINGS
EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS)
SMOKE CONTROL
SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS
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CATEGORY CODE REFERENCES
Reinforced Concrete 1704.4
Prestressed Concrete Table 1704.4
Welding 1704.3; Table 1704.3,Item 5; Table 1704.4,Item 2;
1707.2; 2208
High-strength Bolting & Steel Frame Inspection 1704.3.3; Table 1704.3
Masonry 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1; Table 1704.5.3
Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials 1704.11
Excavation and Filling; Verification of Soils; Piling & Drilled
Piers; Modular Retaining Walls
1704.7; 704.8; 1704.9; 704.13
Inspection of Fabricators 1704.2
Exterior and Interior Architectural Wall Panels 1704.1
Exterior Insulation and Finish System 1704.12
Smoke Control 1704.14
1. Current ICC Spray-Applied Fire Proofing certification and one year of relevant experience.
2. EIT with relevant experience.
3. P.E. with relevant experience.
1. Current Level II certification in geotechnical engineering technology/construction from the National Institute for Certification
in Engineering Technologies (NICET). 2. EIT with relevant experience.
3. P.E. with relevant experience.
1. Precast: Current ICC Reinforced Concrete certification plus one year relevant experience.
2. Bar Joist: see welding requirements.
3. Metal Building: see welding requirements.
4. Structural Steel: see welding requirements.
1. P.E. with relevant experience. 2. EIT with relevant experience.
3. See the masonry requirements for the SI of masonry veneers subject to BCNYS Section 1704.10.
1. Registered Design Professional (RDP) with relevant experience. 2. EIT with relevant
experience.
1. See the requirements in BCNYS Section 1704.14.2 2. 2. The RDP responsible for
design.
Minimum Qualifications For Special Inspectors - Table 1704.1
1. Current ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector or ACI Concrete Construction Inspector.
2. Concrete field testing can be by an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician with Grade 1 certification.
3. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with relevant experience.
4. New York State Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with relevant experience.
Pretension Tendons: 1.Current ICC Reinforced Concrete certification and ICC prestressed concrete
certification and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician with Grade 1 certification plus one year relevant experience.
2. EIT with relevant experience.
3. P.E. with relevant experience.
Post-tension Tendons:
1. Current Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) certification.
2. EIT with relevant experience.
3. P.E. with relevant experience.
1. Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector. 2. Current ICC Structural Steel and Welding certificate plus one year of
relevant experience.
3. Current Level II certification from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (NDT).
4. Current NDT Level III provided previously certified as NDT level II.
1. Current ICC Structural Steel and Welding certification and one year of relevant experience.
2. EIT with relevant experience. 3. P.E. with relevant experience.
1. Current ICC Structural Masonry certification and one year of relevant experience.
2. EIT with relevant experience.
3. P.E. with relevant experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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SECTION 019113 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS
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. This section includes general administrative and procedural requirements for the
commissioning process to supplement other Division 01 commissioning process activity
Sections and other Sections in Divisions 23 and 26 that specify testing of components,
systems and assemblies.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 23 Section "Commissioning of HVAC" for commissioning process
activities for HVAC&R systems, assemblies, equipment, and components.
2. Division 26 Section "Commissioning of Electrical Systems" for commissioning
process activities for electrical systems, assemblies, equipment, and
components.
1.3 DESCRIPTION
A. Commissioning is a systematic process of confirming that all building systems perform
interactively according to the Owner’s Program Requirements and the Basis of Design
and continuing through construction, acceptance and the warranty period with actual
verification of performance.
B. Commissioning during design is intended to achieve the following specific objectives:
1. Verify the Owner’s Program Requirements and Basis of Design are clearly
documented and they meet the Owner’s goals and objectives.
2. Provide Design Review during AE design efforts.
3. Verify commissioning for the construction phase is adequately reflected in the bid
documents.
C. Commissioning during the construction phase of this project is intended to achieve the
following specific objectives:
1. Provide direction for the commissioning process during construction, particularly
providing resolution to issues and providing details not developed during design
(ex. scheduling, participation of various parties, lines of reporting and approvals,
coordination, etc.)
2. Verify that applicable equipment and systems are installed properly and receive
adequate operational checkout by installing contractors.
3. Verify and document proper performance of equipment and systems.
4. Verify that O&M documentation left on site is complete.
5. Verify that the Owner’s operating personnel are adequately trained.
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D. The Commissioning process does not take away from or reduce the responsibility of the
system designers to design a workable system nor the installing contractors to provide a
finished and fully functioning product.
E. The CxA directs and coordinates the commissioning activities and reports to the Owner.
All members in the construction process work together to fulfill their contracted
responsibilities and meet the objectives of the Owner’s Project Requirement’s as detailed
in the Contract Documents.
F. The CxA works with the CM/GC according to established protocols to schedule the
commissioning activities. The CxA will provide sufficient notice to the CM/GC and Owner
for scheduling commissioning activities. Meanwhile, the CxA will integrate these
activities into the master construction schedule. All parties will address scheduling
problems and make necessary notifications in a timely manner in order to expedite the
commissioning process.
G. The following narrative provides a brief overview of the commissioning tasks during
construction and the general order in which they occur.
1. Commissioning during construction begins with a Commissioning Kick-Off
Meeting – Construction Team conducted by the CxA where the commissioning
process is reviewed with the commissioning team members.
2. Additional meetings will be required throughout construction, scheduled by the
CxA with necessary parties attending, to plan, scope, coordinate, schedule future
activities and resolve problems.
3. Equipment documentation is submitted to the CxA through the submittal process,
including detailed start-up procedures.
4. In general, the checkout and performance verification proceeds from simple to
complex; from component level to equipment to systems and intersystem levels
with Prefunctional checklists being completed before functional testing begins.
5. The contractors, under their own direction, document and perform startup and
initial checkout. The CxA documents that startup was completed according to
the approved plans, when contracted. This may include the CxA witnessing
start-up of selected equipment, if contracted.
6. The CxA verifies installation integrity thru the use of checklists.
7. The CxA develops specific equipment and system functional performance test
procedures. The contractors review the procedures.
8. The procedures are executed by the contractors, under the direction of, and
documented by the CxA.
9. Items of non-compliance in material, installation or setup are corrected at the
contractor's expense and the system retested.
10. The CxA reviews the O&M documentation for completeness.
11. Commissioning is completed before Substantial Completion, whenever possible.
12. The CxA reviews and pre-approves the training plan provided by the contractors.
13. The contractors coordinate and provide training via qualified instructors.
14. Training occurs.
15. The Owner verifies that training has occurred and provides a written statement
that training has occurred.
16. Deferred testing is conducted, as specified or required.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Acceptance: A formal action, to declare that some aspect of the project meets defined
requirements, thus permitting subsequent activities to proceed.
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B. Acceptance Phase: Phase of commissioning after start-up and initial checkout when
functional performance tests, O&M documentation review and training occurs.
C. Architect/Engineer (AE): the prime Consultant (Architect) and Subconsultants who
comprise the design team, generally the HVAC Mechanical Designer/Engineer, the
Electrical Designer/Engineer and various other Subconsultants.
D. Approval: Acceptance that a piece of equipment or system has been properly installed
and is functioning in the tested modes according to the contract documents.
E. Basis of Design (BOD): A document that records concepts, calculations, decisions and
product selections used to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements and to satisfy
applicable regulatory requirements, standards and guidelines. The document includes
both narrative descriptions and lists of individual items that support the design process.
Also known as the Design Criteria.
F. Checklists: Verification checklists that are developed and used during all phases of the
commissioning process to verify that the Owner’s Project Requirements are being
achieved. This includes checklists for general verification, plus testing, training, and
other specific requirements.
G. Commissioning Authority (CxA): An entity identified by the Owner who plans, schedules
and coordinates the commissioning team to implement the Commissioning Process.
The Owner has engaged Horizon Engineering Associates, LLP as the CxA under a
separate contract.
H. Commissioning Plan: A document that outlines the organization, schedule, allocation of
resources, and documentation requirements of the commissioning process.
I. Commissioning Process: A quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a
project and includes verifying and documenting that the facility and its systems and
assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet
the Owner’s Project Requirements.
J. Commissioning Process Progress Report: A written document that details activities
completed as part of the commissioning process and significant findings from those
activities that is continuously updated during the course of a project.
K. Commissioning Report: A document recording the results of the commissioning
process, including the record documents, performance of the commissioned systems
and documents all sign-offs.
L. Commissioning Specifications: The contract document that details the objective, scope
and implementation of the construction and acceptance phases of the commissioning
process as developed in the Commissioning Plan.
M. Commissioning Team: A team comprised of the CxA, Owner, AE, Construction
Manager/General Contractor, Contractors, maintenance and operations personnel, and
occupants. Individuals, each having the authority to act on behalf of the entity he or
she represents, explicitly organized to implement the commissioning process through
coordinated action.
N. Contract Documents: The documents binding on parties involved in the construction of
this project (drawings, specifications, change orders, amendments, contracts, Cx Plan,
etc.)
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O. Contractor: the CM or subcontractors authorized representatives.
P. Construction Manager (CM): the prime contractor for this project. Generally refers to
all the CM’s subcontractors as well. Also referred to as the Contractor, in some
contexts.
Q. Data Logging: The monitoring and recording of flow, current, status, pressure, etc. of
equipment using ‘stand-alone’ data recorders separate from the control system or the
trending capacities of control systems.
R. Deferred Performance Tests (DPTs): Performance tests that are performed, at the
discretion of the CxA, after substantial completion, due to partial occupancy,
equipment, seasonal requirements, design, or other site conditions that disallow the
test from being performed.
S. Deficiency: A condition in the installation or function of a component, piece of
equipment or system that is not in compliance with the Contract Documents (that is,
does not perform properly or is not complying with the Owner’s Project Requirements).
T. Equipment Manufacturer: The multiple companies that will manufacturer equipment
and products for the commissioned systems and who will participate as required in the
commissioning activities.
U. Functional Performance Test: The testing of the dynamic function and operation of
equipment and systems using manual (direct observation) or monitoring methods.
Functional testing is the dynamic testing of systems (rather than just components)
under full operation. Systems are tested under various modes, such as during low
cooling or heating loads, high loads, component failures, unoccupied, varying outside
air temperatures, etc. The systems are run through all the control system’s sequence of
operation and components are verified to be responding as the sequences state. The
commissioning authority develops the functional test procedures in a sequential written
form, coordinates, oversees and documents the actual testing, which is usually
performed by the installing contractor or vendor.
V. General Contractor: The prime contractor for this project. Generally refers to all the
GC’s subcontractors as well. Also referred to as the Contractor, in some contexts.
W. HVAC&R: Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration.
X. Issues Log: A formal and ongoing record of problems or concerns – and their resolution
– that have been raised by members of the commissioning team during the course of
the commissioning process.
Y. Manual Test: Using hand-held instruments, immediate control system readouts or
direct observation to verify performance (contrasted to analyzing monitored data taken
over time to make the ‘observation’).
Z. Monitoring: The recording of parameters (flow, current, status, pressure, etc.) of
equipment operation using data loggers or the trending capabilities of control systems.
AA. Non-Compliance: See Deficiency.
BB. Non-Conformance: See Deficiency.
CC. Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR): A written document that details functional
requirements of the Project and the expectations of how the Project will be used and
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operated. This includes project and design goals, measurable performance criteria,
budgets, schedules, success criteria, and supporting information. (Also formerly known
as the Design Intent Document.)
DD. Owner’s Representative or Project Manager (Owner): The contracting and managing
authority for the Owner who oversees the design and/or construction of the project.
EE. Over-written Value: Writing over a sensor value in the control system to see the
response of a system.
FF. Phased Commissioning: Commissioning that is completed in phases (by floors, for
example) due to the size of a project or other scheduling issues, in order to minimize
the total construction time.
GG. Re-Commissioning Management Manual: A single manual that contains information
required for recommissioning the projects’ building systems.
HH. Sampling: Functionally testing only a fraction of the total number of identical or near
identical pieces of equipment.
II. Seasonal Performance Test: Performance tests that are deferred until the system(s)
will experience conditions closer to their design conditions based on weather
conditions.
JJ. Simulated Condition: Condition that is created for the purpose of testing the response
of a system (eg. Raising/lowering the set-point of a thermostat to see the response in a
VAV box).
KK. Simulated Signal: Disconnecting a sensor and using a signal generator to simulate a
sensor value for the purpose of testing a full range of conditions.
LL. Startup: The initial starting or activating of dynamic equipment, including completing
construction checklists.
MM. Systems Manual: A systems focused composite document that includes the operation
manual, maintenance manual, and additional information of use to the Owner during
the occupancy and operations phase.
NN. Systems, Subsystems, and Equipment: Where these terms are used together or
separately, they shall mean “as-built” systems, subsystems, and equipment.
OO. Test Procedures: The step-by-step process which must be executed to fulfill the test
requirements. The test procedures are developed by the CxA.
PP. Test Requirements: Requirements specifying what modes and functions, etc. shall be
tested. The test requirements are not the detailed test procedures. The test
requirements are specified in the Contract Documents.
QQ. Training Plan: A written document that details the expectations, schedule, budget and
deliverables of commissioning process activities related to training of project operating
and maintenance personnel, users, and occupants.
RR. Trending: Monitoring over a period of time.
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SS. Verification: The process by which specific documents, components, equipment,
assemblies, systems, and interfaces among systems are confirmed to comply with the
criteria described in the Owner’s Project Requirements.
TT. Warranty Period: Warranty period for the entire project, including equipment
components. Warranty begins at Substantial Completion and extends typically for at
least one year, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Contract Documents.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. The CxA will review and approve submittals related to the commissioned equipment for
conformance to the Contract Documents as it relates to the commissioning process, to
the functional performance of the equipment and adequacy for developing test
procedures. This review is intended primarily to aid in the development of functional
testing procedures and only secondarily to verify compliance with equipment
specifications. The CxA will notify the Contractor, Owner or AE as requested, of items
missing or areas that are not in conformance with Contract Documents and which
require resubmission.
B. The CxA will review the submittals once. The CxA will receive a copy of the final
approved submittals.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Test Equipment Calibration Requirements: Contractors will comply with test
manufacturer’s calibration procedures and intervals. Recalibrate test instruments
immediately after instruments have been repaired resulting from being dropped or
damaged. Affix calibration tags to test instruments. Furnish calibration records to
CxAupon request.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Commissioning Kick-Off Meeting – Construction Team: Contractors will attend a
meeting of the Commissioning Team, chaired by the CxA, to review the scope of
commissioning process activities and the Commissioning Plan with discussions on
milestones, activities, and assignments of responsibilities. The flow and type of
documents and the amount of submittal data given to the CxA will be determined.
Meeting minutes will then be distributed to all parties by the CxA.
B. Commissioning Meetings: Contractors will attend coordination meetings with the
Commissioning Team, chaired by the CxA, to review progress on the Commissioning
Plan, construction deficiencies, scheduling conflicts, and to discuss strategies and
processes for upcoming commissioning process activities.
C. Miscellaneous Construction Meetings: The CxA attends selected planning and job-site
meetings in order to remain informed on construction progress and to update parties
involved in the commissioning process.
D. Pre-testing Meetings: Contractors will attend pretest meetings with the Commissioning
Team, chaired by the CxA, to review startup reports, pre-test inspection results, testing
procedures, testing personnel and instrumentation requirements, and manufacturers’
authorized service representative services for each system, subsystem, equipment,
and component to be tested.
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E. Testing: Contractors will coordinate with testing personnel and agencies for timing and
access for CxA to witness test.
F. Manufacturers’ Inspection and Startup Services: Contractors will coordinate services of
manufacturers’ inspection and startup services.
G. Testing, Adjusting and Balancing: Contractors will coordinate with plan and schedule
for testing, adjusting and balancing for timing and access for CxA to witness process.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT
A. All standard testing equipment required to perform startup, initial checkout and
functional performance testing shall be provided by the Contractor for the equipment
being tested. For example, the mechanical contractor of Division 23 shall ultimately be
responsible for all standard testing equipment for the HVAC system and controls
system in Division 23, except for equipment specific to and used by TAB in their
commissioning responsibilities. A sufficient quantity of two-way radios shall be
provided by each subcontractor.
B. Special equipment, tools and instruments (specific to a piece of equipment and only
available from the vendor) required for testing shall be included in the base bid price to
the Owner and left on site, except for stand-alone data logging equipment that may be
used by the CxA.
C. Proprietary test equipment and software required by any equipment manufacturer for
programming and/or start-up, whether specified or not, shall be provided by the
manufacturer of the equipment. Manufacturer shall provide the test equipment,
demonstrate its use, and assist in the commissioning process as needed. Proprietary
test equipment (and software) shall become the property of the Owner upon completion
of the commissioning process.
D. Data logging equipment and software required to test equipment will be provided by the
CxA, but shall not become the property of the Owner.
E. All testing equipment shall be of sufficient quality and accuracy to test and/or measure
system performance with the tolerances specified in the Specifications. If not otherwise
noted, the following minimum requirements apply: Temperature sensors and digital
thermometers shall have a certified calibration within the past year to an accuracy of
0.5F and a resolution of + or - 0.1F. Pressure sensors shall have an accuracy of + or
- 2.0% of the value range being measured (not full range of meter) and have been
calibrated within the last year.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Submittals: See Section 1.5 – SUBMITTALS for requirements.
B. Checklists
1. The CxA will prepare Pre-Functional Checklists for all commissioned
components, equipment, and systems.
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C. Red-lined Drawings: The Contractor will verify all equipment, systems,
instrumentation, wiring and components are shown correctly on red-lined drawings.
Preliminary red-lined drawings must be available to the Commissioning Team for use
prior to start of the Functional Performance Testing. Changes, as a result of Functional
Testing, must be incorporated into the final as-built drawings, which will be created
from the red-lined drawings. The contracted party, as defined in the Contract
Documents will create the as-built drawings.
D. Operation and Maintenance Data: Contractor will provide a copy of O&M literature
within 45 days of each submittal acceptance for use during the commissioning process
for all commissioned equipment and systems. The CxA will review the O&M literature
once for conformance to project requirements. The CxA will receive a copy of the final
approved O&M literature once corrections have been made by the Contractor.
E. Demonstration and Training: Contractor will provide demonstration and training as
required by the specifications. A complete training plan and schedule must be
submitted by the Contractor to the CxA four weeks (4) prior to any training. A training
agenda for each training session must be submitted to the CxA one (1) week prior the
training session.
3.2 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Provide the OPR documentation to the CxA and Contractors for use in developing the
Commissioning Plan; testing plans and checklists.
B. Provide the Basis of Design documents, prepared by the architect and approved by the
Owner, for use in developing the Commissioning Plan; testing plans and checklists.
C. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in
Commissioning Team activities including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Commissioning meetings.
2. Construction phase coordination meetings.
3. Piping and ductwork testing and flushing verification meetings.
4. Procedures meeting for testing, adjusting and balancing.
5. Testing and demonstration of systems, subsystems and equipment.
6. Training in operation and maintenance of systems, subsystems and equipment.
7. Final review and acceptance meetings
D. Provide utility services required for the commissioning process.
E. Facilitate the coordination of the commissioning work between the CxA, the Contractor
and the Architect and Engineers to ensure that the commissioning activities are
incorporated into the master schedule.
F. Review and approve the commissioning plan.
G. Coordinate any seasonal or deferred testing.
H. Ensure that any seasonal, deferred testing and/or deficiency issues are addressed.
3.3 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Attend the Commissioning Kick-Off Meeting – Design Team, Commissioning Kick-Off
Meeting – Construction Team and selected team meetings.
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B. Perform submittal review, construction observation, as-built drawing preparation, other
items as contracted.
C. Provide the Basis of Design Document. The designers shall assist (along with the
contractors) in clarifying the operation and control of commissioned equipment in areas
where the specifications, control drawings or equipment documentation is not sufficient
for writing detailed testing procedures.
D. Participate in the resolution of system deficiencies identified during the commissioning,
according to the contract documents.
E. Construction Record documents and specifications.
F. Insure that the CxA’s submittals comments are incorporated into the Design
Professional’s submittal comments prior to sending to CM or GC for distribution.
G. Facility operating procedures for normal, abnormal, and emergency modes of
operation.
H. Participate in resolution of design non-conformance and design deficiencies identified
during the warranty-period commissioning process.
3.4 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Contractor shall assign representatives with expertise and authority to act on its behalf
and shall schedule them to participate in and perform commissioning process activities
including, but not limited to, the following brief overview:
1. Facilitate the coordination of commissioning and incorporate commissioning
activities into the overall project
2. Provide copies of all applicable submittals as required in Division 01 including all
changes thereto.
3. Provide detailed startup procedures.
4. Evaluate performance deficiencies identified in test reports and, in collaboration
with entity responsible for system and equipment installation, perform corrective
actions.
5. Cooperate with the CxA for resolution of issues recorded in the Issues Log.
6. Attend commissioning team meetings held on a scheduled basis.
7. Furnish a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders and
approved submittals and shop drawings related to commissioned equipment to
the CxA. Furnish a copy of the O&M literature to the CxA forty five (45) days after
final equipment submittals.
8. In each purchase order or subcontract written, include requirements for submittal
data, O&M literature, commissioning tasks and training.
9. Integrate and coordinate commissioning process activities with construction
schedule.
10. Review and accept construction checklists provided by the CxA.
11. Review and accept commissioning process test procedures provided by the CxA.
12. Complete commissioning process test procedures.
13. Submit training plan for approval, coordinate training and provide qualified
instructors for training of Owner personnel.
14. Assist the CxA as necessary in the seasonal testing, deferred testing an
deficiency resolution.
15. Ensure that subcontractors correct deficiencies and make necessary adjustments
to submittals, O&M manuals and red-lined drawings for applicable issues
identified in any seasonal testing.
3.5 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Roles and Responsibilities
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1. Provide all requested submittal data, including detailed start-up procedures and
specific responsibilities of the Owner, to keep warranties in force.
2. Assist in equipment testing per agreements with subcontractors.
3. Provide information requested by CxA regarding equipment sequence of
operation and testing procedures.
3.6 COMMISSIONING AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Roles and Responsibilities
1. The CxA is not responsible for the design concept, the design criteria,
compliance with codes, design or general construction scheduling, cost
estimating or construction management.
2. The CxA may assist with problem solving and non-conformance items or
deficiencies, but the CxA is not the Design Engineer / Engineer of Record, and
the commissioning process does not preclude the design engineer / Engineer of
Record of responsibilities for system evaluations, adequacy of systems to meet
the OPR, capacities of systems, quality control checks, or any of the other
elements and recommended final acceptance of systems to the Owner.
3. The primary role of the CxA is to coordinate and direct the commissioning
activities in a logical, sequential and efficient manner using consistent protocols
and forms, centralized documentation, clear and regular communications and
consultants with all necessary parties, frequently updated timelines and
schedules and technical expertise.
B. Commissioning Plan
1. The CxA shall develop a Commissioning Plan at the start of the project. The
Commissioning Plan shall outline the organization, schedule, allocation of
resources, and documentation requirements of the Commissioning Process.
2. The Commissioning Plan shall be a “living document” in which information is
added to or modified by the Commissioning Team during the course of the
Project.
3. At the end of the Project, the CxA shall provide the Owner with the Final
Commissioning Plan for the Owner’s use.
C. Document Review
1. Review the Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design developed by the
design professionals.
2. Perform a focused review of the drawings and specification during the Design
Development and near the end of the Construction Document Phase, if
contracted.
3. Develop full commissioning specifications for all systems and equipment to be
commissioned. The commissioning specifications will be subject to approval of
the design team and included in the final construction specifications.
4. Review submittals applicable to systems being commissioned for compliance for
commissioning needs, concurrent with the AE’s reviews.
D. Cx Team Meetings
1. Commissioning during construction will begin with a ‘Commissioning Kick-Off
Meeting – for Construction Team’ conducted by the CxA where the
commissioning process is reviewed with all of the commissioning team members.
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2. Additional meetings will be required throughout construction, and will be
scheduled by the CxA on a weekly basis with necessary parties of the
commissioning team attending, in order to plan, scope, coordinate, and schedule
future activities and resolve problems.
E. Coordination and Scheduling
1. Coordinate and direct commissioning activities in a logical, sequential and
efficient manner using consistent protocols and forms, centralized
documentation, clear and regular communications, and consultations with all
necessary parties.
2. Coordinate commissioning work with the CM/GC to ensure that commissioning
activities are being scheduled into the master project schedule.
F. Commissioning Progress
1. Perform site visits, as necessary, to observe component and system installations.
2. Attend selected planning and jobsite meetings to obtain information on
construction progress.
3. Review construction meeting minutes for revisions/substitutions relating to the
commissioning process.
G. Pipe Testing, Flushing and Cleaning
1. Review and approve the pipe testing, flushing and cleaning plan submitted by the
Contractor.
2. Witness all or part of the pipe testing, flushing and cleaning and be sufficiently
confident that proper procedures are being followed.
3. Document via the online Commissioning Issues Log any deficiencies in the
procedures or results.
H. Pre-Functional Checks
1. Verify proper installation of components, equipment, systems and assemblies.
Sampling procedures may NOT be employed on systems and equipment.
I. Equipment and System Startup and Verification
1. Review and approve component, equipment, system and assembly startup plan
developed and submitted by the Contractor.
2. Approve system startup by reviewing startup reports, if contracted; and by
selected site observation.
3. Review the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing execution plan for the project,
which shall be submitted by the TAB subcontractor.
4. Verify and document the accuracy of the air and water systems balancing by spot
testing the air and water reported field values with TAB subcontractors and by
reviewing completed reports.
J. Functional Performance Testing
1. With assistance from the Contractor, write Functional Performance Testing
procedures for all components, equipment or systems to be commissioned.
2. With the assistance of the Contractors, coordinate Functional Performance
Testing. Witness and approve Functional Performance Testing performed by the
Contractors.
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3. With the assistance of the Contractors, coordinate retesting as necessary until
satisfactory performance is achieved.
4. Witness seasonal or deferred Functional Performance Testing as necessary.
K. Issue/Deficiency Logs
1. The CxA shall prepare a formal, ongoing, online record of deficiencies, problems
and concerns – and their resolution – raised by members of the Commissioning
Team during the Commissioning Process.
2. Issues will be recorded on an online Commissioning Issues Log for the AE,
CM/GC and Contractors to resolve to the satisfaction of the Owner. Issues will
be added by the CxA. Team members are required to post their own responses
to issues pertaining to their work. Team members are required to respond to
issues added to the list within five (5) working days of being added by the CxA.
3. Issues will be revisited one (1) time to verify that the proper corrections have
been made. The Owner reserves the right to deduct from the Contractors’
contract costs associated with additional revisits required for outstanding issues.
4. When issues are resolved, they will be closed on the Issues Log by the CxA.
L. Operation and Maintenance Data
1. The CxA shall review of the documentation submitted by the Contractor as
required by the Specifications for completeness and accuracy. This
commissioning review supplements, but does not replace, the
Architect/Engineer’s review.
2. Review equipment warranties to ensure that the Owner’s responsibilities are
clearly defined.
M. Training
1. The CM/GC and Contractors will provide all documentation and qualified training
personnel for training.
2. The CxA will verify through the Contractor’s plan and schedule, training agendas,
and select observations that proper training procedures were followed on all
commissioned systems.
3. See appropriate section below pertaining to training.
N. Systems Manual Requirements
1. Index of Systems Manual with notation as to content storage location if not in
actual manual.
2. Executive Summary
3. A list of recommended operational record keeping procedures at the facility level,
including sample forms, trend logs, or others, and a rationale for each.
4. Maintenance procedures, schedules and recommendations.
5. Ongoing Optimization
6. Other Attachments
O. Post Occupancy Review
1. The CxA will return to the site within the 12-month warranty period to address the
following: review current building operations with facility staff and address
outstanding issues related to the Owner’s Project Requirements; Interview facility
staff and identify problems or concerns with operating the building; Identify
problems covered under warranty or under the original construction contract.
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2. The CxA will make suggestions for improvements in the content of the O&M
Manuals. Any required changes shall be made by the contractor responsible for
that section.
3. The CxA shall assist facility staff in developing reports, documents and requests
for services to remedy outstanding problems.
P. Commissioning Final Report
1. The CxA shall provide a final report following the completion of all Functional
Performance Testing. The report is to outline compliance and non-compliance to
the construction documents, as well as identify concerns relative to future
performance
3.7 GENERAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Prefunctional checklists are important to ensure that the equipment and systems are
installed and operational. They ensure that functional performance testing (in-depth
system checkout) may proceed without unnecessary delays. Each piece of equipment
receives full Prefunctional checkout. The Prefunctional testing for a given system must
be successfully completed prior to formal functional performance testing of equipment
or subsystems of the given system. The Commissioning Authority shall complete the
Pre-Functional checks in the field, with assistance from the installing Contractors
(where necessary).
B. The installing contractors, under the direction of the CxA, shall perform Functional
Performance Testing of systems and sub-system performance after Pre-Functional
checks have been completed and all outstanding issues resolved.
C. The installing contractor will perform tests specified in Division 1 commissioning
process activity Sections and other sections specifying testing procedures according to
approved testing procedures.
1. Verify and test performance using actual conditions whenever possible.
2. Simulate conditions by imposing an artificial load when it is not practical to test
under actual conditions. Set and document simulated conditions and methods of
simulation. After test, return settings to normal operating conditions.
3. Alter set points when simulating conditions is not practical.
D. The CxA shall witness and document the results of all functional performance tests
using the specific procedural forms developed for that purpose. Prior to testing, these
forms are provided to the Contractors for review and comment.
E. Deficiencies/Non-Conformance
1. The CxA will record the results of the functional test on the test form. All
deficiencies or non-conformance items shall be noted and reported to the Owner
and Contractors on a standardized form.
2. Corrections of minor deficiencies identified may be made during the tests at the
discretion of the CxA.
3. Every effort will be made to expedite the testing process and minimize
unnecessary delays, while not compromising the integrity of the procedures.
4. As tests progress and a deficiency is identified, the CxA discusses the issue with
the executing contractor.
5. When there is no dispute on the deficiency and the contractor accepts
responsibility to correct it, the CxA documents the deficiency and the contractor’s
response and intentions or corrections. The CxA and contractor then proceed to
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another test or sequence. Once the contractor corrects the deficiency, the test is
rescheduled and repeated in the anticipation of correct operation or function. If a
deficiency is identified, the cost of retesting will be as per section 3.7.
6. When there is a dispute about a deficiency, regarding whether it is a deficiency or
who is responsible, the CxA documents the deficiency and the contractor’s
response. The deficiency is then forwarded to parties assumed to be responsible
for the deficiency. Resolutions are made at the lowest management level
possible. Other parties are brought into the discussion as needed. Final
interpretive authority is with the AE. Final acceptance authority is with the Owner
and CxA. The CxA will then document the resolution process. Once the
interpretation and resolution have been decided, the appropriate party corrects
the deficiency. The CxA then reschedules the test as stated in the section
above. Costs of retesting are as stated below in the applicable section.
F. Cost of Retesting
1. The cost for the contractor to retest a Prefunctional or functional test, if they are
responsible for the deficiency, shall be theirs. If they are not responsible, any
cost recovery for retesting costs shall be negotiated with the CM/GC.
2. For a deficiency identified, not related to any Prefunctional checklist or start-up
fault, the following shall apply: The CxA will direct the retesting of the equipment
once at no “charge” to the CM/GC for their time. However, the CxA’s and
owner’s time for a second retest will be charged to the CM/GC, who may choose
to recover costs from the responsible contractor or subcontractor. Before
retesting occurs, the CM/GC will inspect the deficiency and respond to the CA
that the issue has been addressed.
3. The time for the CxA and owner to direct any retesting required because a
specific Prefunctional checklist or start-up test item, reported to have been
successfully completed, but determined during functional testing to be faulty, will
be back charged to the CM/GC, who may choose to recover costs from the party
responsible for misinformation or deficiency.
4. The contractor shall respond in writing to the CxA and owner at least as often as
commissioning meetings are being scheduled concerning the status of each
apparent outstanding discrepancy identified during commissioning. Discussion
shall cover explanations of any disagreements and proposals for their resolution.
5. Any required retesting by any contractor shall not be considered a justified
reason for a claim of delay or for a time extension by the CM/GC, contractors or
subcontractors.
G. Failure due to Manufacturer Defect
1. If 10% or three, whichever is greater, of identical pieces (size alone does not
constitute a difference) of equipment fail to perform to the Contract Documents
(mechanically or substantively) due to manufacturing defect, not allowing it to
meet its submitted performance spec, all identical units may be considered
unacceptable by the CM/GC, CxA or Owner. In such case, the Contractor shall
provide the Owner with the following.
2. Within one week of notification from the CM/GC or Owner, the Contractor or
manufacturer’s representative shall examine all other identical units making a
record of the findings. The findings shall be provided to the CM/GC or Owner
within two weeks of the original notice.
3. Within two weeks of the original notification, the Contractor or manufacturer shall
provide a signed and dated, written explanation of the problem, cause of failures,
etc. and all proposed solutions which shall include full equipment submittals. The
proposed solutions shall not significantly exceed the specification requirements
of the original installation.
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4. The CM/GC, CxA or Owner will determine whether a replacement of all identical
units or a repair is acceptable.
5. Two examples of the proposed solution will be installed by the Contractor and the
Contractor will be allowed to test the installations for up to one week, upon which
the CxA or owner will decide whether to accept the solution.
6. Upon acceptance, the Contractor and/or manufacturer shall replace or repair all
identical items, at their expense and extend the warranty accordingly, if the
original equipment warranty had begun. The replacement/repair work shall
proceed with reasonable speed beginning within one week from when parts can
be obtained.
H. Approval
1. The CxA notes each satisfactorily demonstrated function on the test form.
Formal approval of the functional test is made later after review by the CxA. The
CxA recommends acceptance of each test to the Owner using a standard form.
I. Deferred Testing
1. Unforeseen Deferred Testing – If any check or test cannot be completed due to
the building structure, required occupancy condition or other deficiency,
execution of checklists and functional testing may be delayed upon approval of
the Owner. These tests will be conducted in the same manner as the seasonal
tests, as soon as possible. Services of necessary parties will be negotiated.
2. Seasonal Testing - During the warranty period, seasonal testing (tests delayed
until weather conditions are closer to the system’s design) shall be completed as
part of this contract. The CxA shall coordinate this activity. Tests will be
executed, documented and deficiencies corrected by the appropriate contractors,
with facilities staff and the CxA witnessing. Any final adjustments to the O&M
manuals and record documents due to seasonal testing will be made by the
contractor.
3.8 SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED
A. Refer to individuals sections listed in Section 1.2 – SUMMARY for specific systems to be
commissioned.
3.9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. The specific content and format requirements for the standard O&M manuals are detailed
in Division 01. Special requirements for the controls contractor and TAB contractor are
found in Division 23.
B. AE Contribution – The AE will include in the beginning of the O&M manuals a separate
section describing the systems including the Basis of Design prepared by the AE.
C. CxA Review and Approval - Prior to substantial completion, the CxA shall review the
O&M manuals, documentation and record documents for systems that were
commissioned to verify compliance with the Specifications. The CxA will communicate
deficiencies in the manuals to the CM/GC, Owner or AE, as requested. Upon a
successful review of the corrections, the CxA recommends approval and acceptance of
these sections of the O&M manuals to the CM/GC, Owner or AE. The CxA also reviews
each equipment warranty and verifies that all requirements to keep the warranty valid are
clearly stated. This work does not supersede the AE’s review of the O&M manuals
according to the AE’s contract.
3.10 TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL
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A. The CM/GC and contractors shall be responsible for training coordination, scheduling
and ultimately for ensuring that training is completed.
B. The CxA shall oversee the training of Owner’s personnel for commissioned equipment
and systems.
1. The CxA shall interview the Owner’s staff to determine the special needs and
areas where training will be most valuable. The Owner and CxA shall decide
how rigorous the training should be for each piece of commissioned
equipment. The CxA shall communicate the results to the CM/GC and
contractors. Who will in turn communicate to the subcontractors and vendors
who also have training responsibilities.
2. In addition to these general requirements, the specific training requirements of
Owner personnel by contractors, subcontractors and vendors is specified in the
individual sections listed in Section 1.2 – SUMMARY.
3. Each Sub and vendor responsible for training will submit a written training plan
to the CM/GC and/or contractors for review and approval prior to training. The
CM/GC and/or contractors will submit one comprehensive training plan to the
CxA and Owner.
4. The plan will be reviewed by the CxA and Owner. Comments pertaining to its
deficiencies will be forwarded to the CM/GC and Contractors. The training plan
will be rewritten until approved by the CxA and Owner The final approved
training plan will cover the following elements:
a. Equipment (included in training)
b. Intended audience
c. Location of training
d. Objectives
e. Subjects covered (description, duration of discussion, special
methods, etc.)
f. Duration of training on each subject
g. Qualified instructor for each subject
i. Instructor qualifications
j. Methods (classroom lecture, video, site walk-through, actual
operational demonstrations, written handouts, etc.)
5. For the primary HVAC equipment, the Controls Subcontractor shall provide a
discussion of the control of the equipment during the mechanical or electrical
training conducted by each subcontractor or vendor.
6. Training documentation shall include the following items:
a. Copy of the training plan, including schedule, syllabus, and
agenda.
b. Copy of the Owner’s Program Requirements.
c. Copy of the Basis of Design.
d. Compiled operations manuals.
e. Compiled maintenance manuals.
f. Completed manufacturer training manuals.
g. Red-lined drawings.
i. Other pertinent documents.
7. The CxA develops criteria for determining that the training was satisfactorily
completed, including attending some of the training, etc. The CxA
recommends approval of the training to the Owner using a standard form. The
owner signs the approval form/letter template.
8. At one of the training sessions, the CxA presents a presentation discussing the
use of the blank functional test forms for re-commissioning equipment
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9. Video taping of the training sessions in DVD format will be provided by the
CM/GC, with tapes cataloged by the CM/GC and added to the O&M manuals, if
required by Division 1 specifications.
10. The mechanical design engineer shall at the first training session present the
overall system design concept and the design concept of each equipment
section. This presentation shall be one to two hours in length and include a
review of mechanical systems using the simplified system schematics (one-line
drawings).
3.11 REPORTING
A. The CxA will provide regular reports to the Owner, on a pre-determined frequency in
accordance with the project schedule. The CxA will regularly communicate with all
members of the commissioning team, keeping them apprised of commissioning progress
and scheduling changes through, memos, progress reports, etc.
B. The CxA will keep all documentation and log all commissioning-related issues that
require current or future attention including deficiencies. An agreed-upon form will track
the status of documentation and testing for each piece of equipment and system.
3.12 COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATION
A. The CxA oversees and maintains the development of commissioning documentation.
The commissioning documentation shall be kept in three ring binders, and organized by
system and sub-system when practical. All pages shall be numbered, and a table of
contents page(s) shall be provided. The commissioning documentation shall include, but
not be limited to, the following:
1. Plan for delivery and review of submittals, systems manuals, and other
documents and reports.
2. Identification of installed systems, assemblies, equipment, and components
including design changes that occurred during the construction phase.
3. Process and schedule for completing construction checklists and
manufacturer's prestart and startup checklists for systems, assemblies,
equipment, and components to be verified and tested.
4. Certificate of completion certifying that installation, prestart checks, and startup
procedures have been completed.
5. Certificate of readiness certifying that systems, subsystems, equipment, and
associated controls are ready for testing.
6. Test and inspection reports and certificates.
7. Corrective action documents.
8. Verification of testing, adjusting, and balancing reports.
9. Approved final test and balance report for the building being commissioned.
10. All accepted shop drawings of systems equipment. Shop drawings shall be full
size sheets folded as required to fit in binders.
11. All pre-functional performance test checklists, signed by personnel performing
and/or witnessing test, organized by system and sub-system.
12. All verification and functional performance test checklists/results, signed by
personnel performing and/or witnessing test, organized by system and sub-
system. This information may be used for calibrating the original energy
simulation model. The revised model will be used to create the baseline for
energy use in the building.
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SECTION 08 6300 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED SKYLIGHT REPAIR AND GLASS REPLACEMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Work Included: The Work of this Section shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Aluminum-framed Skylight Repair and Glass Replacement
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material
descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for metal-framed
skylights.
B. Shop Drawings: For metal-framed skylights. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and
attachments to other work.
1. Include details of and schedule of materials to be replaced.
C. Fabrication Sample: Of each framing intersection of assemblies, made from 12-inch lengths of
full-size components and showing details of the following:
1. Glazing.
2. Flashing and drainage.
D. Delegated-Design Submittal: For metal-framed skylight repairs indicated to comply with
performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by
the qualified professional engineer registered in the state of NY responsible for their
preparation.
E. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.
F. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified
testing agency, for metal-framed skylights.
G. Field quality-control reports.
H. Warranties: Sample of special warranties.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved
for installation of metal-framed skylight repairs required for this Project.
B. Product Options: Information on Drawings and in Specifications establishes requirements for
skylights' aesthetic effects and performance characteristics. Aesthetic effects are indicated by
dimensions, arrangements, alignment, and profiles of components and assemblies as they
relate to sightlines, to one another, and to adjoining construction. Performance characteristics
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are indicated by criteria subject to verification by one or more methods including testing
conducted by an independent testing agency and in-service performance.
1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except
with Architect's approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive
explanatory data to Architect for review.
C. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1.4 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or
replace components of metal-framed skylight repair work that fail in materials or workmanship
within specified warranty period.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal
weathering.
b. Adhesive or cohesive sealant failures.
c. Water leakage.
2. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
B. Special Finish Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair
or replace components on which finishes fail within specified warranty period. Warranty does
not include normal weathering.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to, checking, crazing, peeling, chalking, and
fading of finishes.
2. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide skylight system components from
Super Sky Products, LLC:
B. Components:
1. Removal of existing glass, retainers, flashings, gaskets, and associated
materials.
2. Installation of new Glass as indicated on drawings
3. Installation of new Pressure Bars, Glass Retainers, Flashings, and insulation as
indicated on drawings.
4. Installation of new Gaskets, spacers, and sealant as required.
C. Basis of Design: Super Sky Products: skylight retainers, caps, gaskets, and sealant for
complete skylight repair.
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2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. General: Metal-framed skylight repairs shall withstand the effects of the following without
failure due to defective manufacture, fabrication, installation, or other defects in construction:
1. Failure includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a. Deflection exceeding specified limits.
b. Thermal stresses transferring to building structure.
c. Framing members transferring stresses, including those caused by thermal and
structural movements to glazing.
d. Noise or vibration created by wind and by thermal and structural movements.
e. Loosening or weakening of fasteners, attachments, and other components.
f. Sealant failure.
B. Delegated Design: Design metal-framed skylights, including comprehensive engineering
analysis by a qualified NY licensed professional engineer, using performance requirements
and design criteria indicated.
C. Structural Loads:
1. Wind Loads: As indicated on Drawings.
2. Seismic Loads: As indicated on Drawings.
3. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces.
D. Condensation Resistance: Provide metal-framed skylight repairs with fixed glazing and
existing framing areas having condensation-resistance factor (CRF) of not less than 53 when
tested according to AAMA 1503.
2.3 FRAMING SYSTEMS
A. Fasteners and Accessories: Manufacturer's standard, corrosion-resistant, non-staining, non-
bleeding fasteners and accessories compatible with adjacent materials.
1. At pressure caps, use ASTM A 193/A 193M stainless-steel screws.
2. Use self-locking devices where fasteners are subject to loosening or turning out
from thermal and structural movements, wind loads, or vibration.
3. Reinforce members as required to receive fastener threads.
B. Exposed Flashing and Closures: Manufacturer's standard aluminum components not less than
0.040 inch thick.
C. Framing Gaskets: Manufacturer's standard.
D. Framing Sealants: As recommended in writing by manufacturer.
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1. Provide sealants for use inside of the weatherproofing system that have a VOC
content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA
Method 24).
2.4 GLAZING
Basis of Design Product: PPG Industries, Inc.: Solarban 70XL
1. Provide ¼” Solarban 70XL Heat Strengthened or Tempered outer lite with ½” air
space and a minimum 3/8” thick clear laminated Heat Strengthened inner lites with a
0.030” PVB interlayer.
2. Interspace content: argon.
3. Magnetic sputter vacuum deposition (MSVD) coated glass.
4. Visible Light transmittance: 64%, Winter nighttime U-Value: .28, Summer daytime U-
Value: .26, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: .27, Shading Coefficient: .32, Outdoor visible
reflectance: 12%.
B. Spacers, Setting Blocks, and Gaskets: Manufacturer's standard elastomeric types.
C. Glazing Sealants: As recommended in writing by manufacturer.
1. Provide sealants for use inside of the weatherproofing system that have a VOC
content as indicated when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA
Method 24).
D. Glazing Gaskets: Manufacturer's standard.
2.5 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate aluminum components before finishing.
B. Existing Assemblies and Repairs must have the following characteristics:
1. Profiles that are sharp, straight, and free of defects or deformations.
2. Accurately fitted joints with ends coped or mitered.
3. Physical and thermal isolation of glazing from framing members to best ability.
4. Accommodations for thermal and mechanical movements of glazing and framing to
maintain required glazing edge clearances.
C. Fabricate aluminum insulated sill closures with weep holes and for installation as continuous
component. Provide insulated sill closure as detailed.
D. After fabrication, clearly mark components to identify their locations in Project according to
Shop Drawings.
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2.6 ALUMINUM FINISHES
A. AAMA 611-98 Architectural Class I electrolytically deposited color anodized Type AA-
M10C22A44: medium bronze to match existing bronze framing.
1. Provide 10 year warranty for anodized finish.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for
installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. Verify existing
frame and connections are sound and in working orde r.
B. Proceed with installation repairs only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. Protect existing roof, interior, and area below opening during construction.
2. Remove existing caps/retainers, glass, and sealant to dumpster.
3. Field measure all glass and existing caps so replacement materials can be fabricated.
4. Wipe down existing skylight framing to remove surface dust.
5. Clean out the interior back-up drainage system and weeps to restore functionality.
6. Keep building weather-tight while work is ongoing. Remove only as many lites of glass
as can be replaced in one day, so as to minimize risk of water infiltration.
7. Any hidden or unforeseen conditions uncovered during the re-glaze process must be
immediately brought to the owner’s attention.
8. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
9. Do not install damaged previously installed components.
10. Fit joints between aluminum components to produce hairline joints free of burrs and
distortion.
11. Rigidly secure non-movement joints.
12. Install anchors with separators and isolators to prevent metal corrosion and electrolytic
deterioration and to prevent impeding movement of moving joints.
13. Seal joints watertight unless otherwise indicated.
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B. Metal Protection: Where aluminum will contact dissimilar materials, protect against galvanic
action by painting contact surfaces with protective coating or by installing nonconductive
spacers as recommended in writing by manufacturer for this purpose.
C. Install continuous aluminum insulated sill closure with weatherproof expansion joints and
locked and sealed or welded corners. Locate weep holes at rafters.
D. Inspect all components that drain water passing joints, condensation occurring within framing
members, and moisture migrating within skylight to exterior.
E. Install components plumb and true in alignment with established lines and elevations.
F. Install glazing as specified in Division 8 Section "Glazing."
G. Erection Tolerances: Prior to replacing glazing, inspect existing metal-framed skylights to
assure compliance with the following maximum tolerances:
1. Alignment: Limit offset from true alignment to 1/32 inch where surfaces abut in line,
edge to edge, at corners, or where a reveal or protruding element separates aligned
surfaces by less than 3 inches; otherwise, limit offset to 1/8 inch.
2. Location and Plane: Limit variation from true location and plane to 1/8 inch in 12 feet but
no greater than 1/2 inch over total length.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: General Contractor will engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests
and inspections.
1. Water-Spray Test: Before installation of interior finishes has begun, skylights shall be
tested according to AAMA 501.2 and shall not evidence water penetration. Test and re-
test until confirmation of weather-tight assembly.
B. Repair or remove work where test results and inspections indicate that it does not comply with
specified requirements.
C. Additional testing and inspecting, at GC's expense, will be performed to determine compliance
of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.
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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. Mechanical and electrified door hardware for:
a. Swinging doors.
2. Field verification, preparation and modification of existing doors and frames to receive
new door hardware.
B. Exclusions: Unless specifically listed in hardware sets, hardware is not specified in this
section for:
1. Windows
2. Cabinets (casework), including locks in cabinets
3. Signage
4. Toilet accessories
5. Overhead doors
C. Related Sections:
1. Division 01 Section “Alternates” for alternates affecting this section.
2. Division 07 Section “Joint Sealants” for sealant requirements applicable to threshold
installation specified in this section.
3. Division 09 sections for touchup finishing or refinishing of existing openings modified by
this section.
4. Division 13 Section “Radiation Protection” for requirements for lead-lining for door
hardware at openings indicated to receive radiation protection.
5. Division 26 sections for connections to electrical power system and for low-voltage
wiring.
6. Division 28 sections for coordination with other components of electronic access control
system.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. Fire/Life Safety
1. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
a. NFPA 70 – National Electric Code
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b. NFPA 80 - Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows
c. NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
d. NFPA 105 - Smoke and Draft Control Door Assemblies
2. State Fire Safety Code.
B. UL - Underwriters Laboratories
1. UL 10B - Fire Test of Door Assemblies
2. UL 10C - Positive Pressure Test of Fire Door Assemblies
3. UL 1784 - Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies
4. UL 305 - Panic Hardware
C. Accessibility
1. ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act.
2. ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
D. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute
1. Sequence and Format for the Hardware Schedule
2. Recommended Locations for Builders Hardware
3. Key Systems and Nomenclature
E. ANSI - American National Standards Institute
1. ANSI/BHMA A156.1 - A156.29, and ANSI A156.31 - Standards for Hardware and
Specialties
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. General:
1. Submit in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Division 01 requirements.
2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify on submittals deviations from
Contract Documents, issues of incompatibility or other issues which may detrimentally
affect the Work.
3. Prior to forwarding submittal, comply with procedures for verifying existing door and
frame compatibility for new hardware, as specified in PART 3, “EXAMINATION” article ,
herein.
B. Action Submittals:
1. Product Data: Product data including manufacturers’ technical product data for each
item of door hardware, installation instructions, maintenance of operating parts and
finish, and other information necessary to show compliance with requirements.
2. Riser and Wiring Diagrams: After final approval of hardware schedule, submit details of
electrified door hardware, indicating:
a. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring and including:
1) Details of interface of electrified door hardware and building safety and security
systems.
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2) Schematic diagram of systems that interface with electrified door hardware.
3) Point-to-point wiring.
4) Risers.
3. Samples for Verification: If requested by Architect, submit production sample or sample
installations of each type of exposed hardware unit in finish indicated, and tagged with
full description for coordination with schedule.
a. Samples will be returned to supplier in like-new condition. Units that are acceptable
to Architect may, after final check of operations, be incorporated into Work, within
limitations of key coordination requirements.
4. Door Hardware Schedule: Submit schedule with hardware sets in vertical format as
illustrated by Sequence of Format for the Hardware Schedule as published by the Door
and Hardware Institute. Indicate complete designations of each item required for each
door or opening, include:
a. Door Index; include door number, heading number, and Architects hardware set
number.
b. Opening Lock Function Spreadsheet: List locking device and function for each
opening.
c. Type, style, function, size, and finish of each hardware item.
d. Name and manufacturer of each item.
e. Fastenings and other pertinent information.
f. Location of each hardware set cross-referenced to indications on Drawings.
g. Explanation of all abbreviations, symbols, and codes contained in schedule.
h. Mounting locations for hardware.
i. Door and frame sizes and materials.
j. Name and phone number for local manufacturer's representative for each product.
k. Operational Description of openings with any electrified hardware (locks, exits,
electromagnetic locks, electric strikes, automatic operators, door position switches,
magnetic holders or closer/holder units, and access control components).
Operational description should include how door will operate on egress, ingress,
and fire and smoke alarm connection.
1) Submittal Sequence: Submit door hardware schedule concurrent with
submissions of Product Data, Samples, and Shop Drawings. Coordinate
submission of door hardware schedule with scheduling requirements of other
work to facilitate fabrication of other work that is critical in Project construction
schedule.
5. Key Schedule:
a. After Keying Conference, provide keying schedule listing levels of keying as well as
explanation of key system's function, key symbols used and door numbers
controlled.
b. Use ANSI A156.28 “Recommended Practices for Keying Systems” as guideline for
nomenclature, definitions, and approach for selecting optimal keying system.
c. Provide 3 copies of keying schedule for review prepared and detailed in
accordance with referenced DHI publication. Include schematic keying diagram
and index each key to unique door designations.
d. Index keying schedule by door number, keyset, hardware heading number, cross
keying instructions, and special key stamping instructions.
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e. Provide one complete bitting list of key cuts and one key system schematic
illustrating system usage and expansion.
1) Forward bitting list, key cuts and key system schematic directly to Owner, by
means as directed by Owner.
f. Prepare key schedule by or under supervision of supplier, detailing Owner’s final
keying instructions for locks.
6. Templates: After final approval of hardware schedule, provide templates for doors,
frames and other work specified to be factory prepared for door hardware installation.
C. Informational Submittals:
1. Qualification Data: For Supplier, Installer and Architectural Hardware Consultant.
2. Product Certificates for electrified door hardware, signed by manufacturer:
a. Certify that door hardware approved for use on types and sizes of labeled fire-rated
doors complies with listed fire-rated door assemblies.
3. Certificates of Compliance:
a. Certificates of compliance for fire-rated hardware and installation instructions if
requested by Architect or Authority Having Jurisdiction.
b. Installer Training Meeting Certification: Letter of compliance, signed by Contractor,
attesting to completion of installer training meeting specified in “QUALITY
ASSURANCE” article, herein.
c. Electrified Hardware Coordination Conference Certification: Letter of compliance,
signed by Contractor, attesting to completion of electrified hardware coordination
conference, specified in “QUALITY ASSURANCE” article, herein.
4. Product Test Reports: For compliance with accessibility requirements, based on
evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by
qualified testing agency, for door hardware on doors located in accessible routes.
5. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.
D. Closeout Submittals:
1. Operations and Maintenance Data : Provide in accordance with Division 01 and
include:
a. Complete information on care, maintenance, and adjustment; data on repair and
replacement parts, and information on preservation of finishes.
b. Catalog pages for each product.
c. Name, address, and phone number of local representative for each manufacturer.
d. Parts list for each product.
e. Final approved hardware schedule, edited to reflect conditions as-installed.
f. Final keying schedule
g. Copies of floor plans with keying nomenclature
h. As-installed wiring diagrams for each opening connected to power, both low voltage
and 110 volts.
i. Copy of warranties including appropriate reference numbers for manufacturers to
identify project.
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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Product Substitutions: Comply with product requirements stated in Division 01 and as
specified herein.
1. Where specific manufacturer’s product is named and accompanied by “No Substitute,”
including make or model number or other designation, provide product specified. (Note:
Certain products have been selected for their unique characteristics and particular
project suitability.)
a. Where no additional products or manufacturers are listed in product category,
requirements for “No Substitute” govern product selection.
2. Where products indicate “acceptable substitute” or “acceptable manufacturer”, provide
product from specified manufacturers, subject to compliance with specified
requirements and “Single Source Responsibility” requirements stated herein.
B. Supplier Qualifications and Responsibilities: Recognized architectural hardware supplier
with record of successful in-service performance for supplying door hardware similar in
quantity, type, and quality to that indicated for this Project and that provides certified
Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) available to Owner, Architect, and Contractor, at
reasonable times during the Work for consultation.
1. Warehousing Facilities: In Project's vicinity.
2. Scheduling Responsibility: Preparation of door hardware and keying schedules.
3. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of data for electrified door hardware, including
Shop Drawings, based on testing and engineering analysis of manufacturer's standard
units in assemblies similar to those indicated for this Project.
4. Coordination Responsibility: Coordinate installation of electronic security hardware with
Architect and electrical engineers and provide installation and technical data to
Architect and other related subcontractors.
a. Upon completion of electronic security hardware installation, inspect and verify that
all components are working properly.
C. Installer Qualifications: Qualified tradesmen, skilled in application of commercial grade
hardware with record of successful in-service performance for installing door hardware
similar in quantity, type, and quality to that indicated for this Project.
D. Architectural Hardware Consultant Qualifications: Person who is experienced in providing
consulting services for door hardware installations that are comparable in material, design,
and extent to that indicated for this Project and meets these requirement s:
1. For door hardware, DHI-certified, Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC).
2. Can provide installation and technical data to Architect and other related
subcontractors.
3. Can inspect and verify components are in working order upon completion of installation.
4. Capable of producing wiring diagrams.
5. Capable of coordinating installation of electrified hardware with Architect and electrical
engineers.
E. Single Source Responsibility: Obtain each type of door hardware from single manufacturer.
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1. Provide electrified door hardware from same manufacturer as mechanical door
hardware, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Manufacturers that perform electrical modifications and that are listed by testing and
inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction are acceptable.
F. Fire-Rated Door Openings: Provide door hardware for fire-rated openings that complies with
NFPA 80 and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Provide only items of door
hardware that are listed and are identical to products tested by Underwriters Laboratories,
Intertek Testing Services, or other testing and inspecting organizations acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction for use on types and sizes of doors indicated, based on
testing at positive pressure and according to NFPA 252 or UL 10C and in compliance with
requirements of fire-rated door and door frame labels.
G. Smoke- and Draft-Control Door Assemblies: Where smoke- and draft-control door
assemblies are required, provide door hardware that meets requirements of assemblies
tested according to UL 1784 and installed in compliance with NFPA 105.
1. Air Leakage Rate: Maximum air leakage of 0.3 cfm/sq. ft. (3 cu. m per minute/sq. m) at
tested pressure differential of 0.3-inch wg (75 Pa) of water.
H. Electrified Door Hardware: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by testing
agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
I. Means of Egress Doors: Latches do not require more than 15 lbf (67 N) to release latch.
Locks do not require use of key, tool, or special knowledge for operation.
J. Accessibility Requirements: For door hardware on doors in an accessible route, comply
with governing accessibility regulations cited in “REFERENCES” article, herein.
1. Provide operating devices that do not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of
wrist and that operate with force of not more than 5 lbf (22.2 N).
2. Maximum opening-force requirements:
a. Interior, Non-Fire-Rated Hinged Doors: 5 lbf (22.2 N) applied perpendicular to door.
b. Sliding or Folding Doors: 5 lbf (22.2 N) applied parallel to door at latch.
c. Fire Doors: Minimum opening force allowable by authorities having jurisdiction.
3. Bevel raised thresholds with slope of not more than 1:2. Provide thresholds not more
than 1/2 inch (13 mm) high.
4. Adjust door closer sweep periods so that, from open position of 70 degrees, door will
take at least 3 seconds to move to 3 inches (75 mm) from latch, measured to leading
edge of door.
K. Keying Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in
Division 01.
1. Attendees: Owner, Contractor, Architect, Installer, and Supplier’s Architectural Hardware
Consultant.
2. Incorporate keying conference decisions into final keying schedule after reviewing door
hardware keying system including:
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a. Function of building, flow of traffic, purpose of each area, degree of security
required, and plans for future expansion.
b. Preliminary key system schematic diagram.
c. Requirements for key control system.
d. Requirements for access control.
e. Address for delivery of keys.
L. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1. Review and finalize construction schedule and verify availability of materials, Installer's
personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.
2. Inspect and discuss preparatory work performed by other trades.
3. Inspect and discuss electrical roughing-in for electrified door hardware.
4. Review sequence of operation for each type of electrified door hardware.
5. Review required testing, inspecting, and certifying procedures.
M. Coordination Conferences:
1. Installation Coordination Conference: Prior to hardware installation, schedule and hold
meeting to review questions or concerns related to proper installation and adjustment of
door hardware.
a. Attendees: Door hardware supplier, door hardware installer, Contractor.
b. After meeting, provide letter of compliance to Architect, indicating when meeting
was held and who was in attendance.
2. Electrified Hardware Coordination Conference: Prior to ordering electrified hardware,
schedule and hold meeting to coordinate door hardware with security, electrical, doors
and frames, and other related suppliers.
a. Attendees: electrified door hardware supplier, doors and frames supplier, electrified
door hardware installer, electrical subcontractor, Owner, Architect and Contractor.
b. After meeting, provide letter of compliance to Architect, indicating when
coordination conference was held and who was in attendance.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Inventory door hardware on receipt and provide secure lock-up for hardware delivered to
Project site.
B. Tag each item or package separately with identification coordinated with final door
hardware schedule, and include installation instructions, templates, and necessary fasteners
with each item or package.
1. Deliver each article of hardware in manufacturer’s original packaging.
C. Project Conditions:
1. Maintain manufacturer-recommended environmental conditions throughout storage and
installation periods.
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2. Provide secure lock-up for door hardware delivered to Project, but not yet installed.
Control handling and installation of hardware items so that completion of Work will not
be delayed by hardware losses both before and after installation.
D. Protection and Damage:
1. Promptly replace products damaged during shipping.
2. Handle hardware in manner to avoid damage, marring, or scratching. Correct, replace
or repair products damaged during Work.
3. Protect products against malfunction due to paint, solvent, cleanser, or any chemical
agent.
E. Deliver keys to manufacturer of key control system for subsequent delivery to Owner.
F. Deliver keys to Owner by registered mail or overnight package service.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate layout and installation of floor-recessed door hardware with floor construction.
Cast anchoring inserts into concrete. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements
are specified in Division 03.
B. Installation Templates: Distribute for doors, frames, and other work specified to be factory
prepared. Check Shop Drawings of other work to confirm that adequate provisions are
made for locating and installing door hardware to comply with indicated requirements.
C. Security: Coordinate installation of door hardware, keying, and access control with Owner's
security consultant.
D. Electrical System Roughing-In: Coordinate layout and installation of electrified door
hardware with connections to power supplies and building safety and security systems.
E. Existing Openings: Where hardware components are scheduled for application to existing
construction or where modifications to existing door hardware are required, field verify
existing conditions and coordinate installation of door hardware to suit opening conditions
and to provide proper door operation.
F. Direct shipments not permitted, unless approved by Contractor.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or
replace components of door hardware that fail in materials or workmanship within specified
warranty period.
1. Warranty Period: Years from date of Substantial Completion, for durations indicated.
a. Closers:
1) Mechanical: 10 years.
2) Electrified: 2 years.
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b. Exit Devices:
1) Mechanical: 3 years.
2) Electrified: 1 year.
c. Locksets:
1) Mechanical: 3 years.
2) Electrified: 1 year.
d. Continuous Hinges: Lifetime warranty.
e. Key Blanks: Lifetime
2. Warranty does not cover damage or faulty operation due to improper installation,
improper use or abuse.
1.9 MAINTENANCE
A. Maintenance Tools:
1. Furnish complete set of special tools required for maintenance and adjustment of
hardware, including changing of cylinders.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Approval of manufacturers other than those listed shall be in accordance with QUALITY
ASSURANCE article, herein.
B. Approval of products from manufacturers indicated as “Acceptable Manufacturer” is
contingent upon those products providing all functions and features and meeting all
requirements of scheduled manufacturer’s product.
Item Scheduled Manufacturer Acceptable
Manufacturer
Hinges Ives (IVE) Hager, McKinney,
Stanley
Continuous Hinges Ives (IVE) Markar, Stanley
Electric Power Transfer Von Duprin (VON) ABH, Falcon
Flush Bolts & Coordinators Ives (IVE) Burns, Rockwood
Locksets & Deadlocks Schlage (SCH) Sargent
Exit Devices & Mullions Von Duprin (VON) Sargent
Power Supplies Schlage Electronics (SCE) Precision, Sargent,
Falcon
Cylinders & Keying Sargent (SAR) NO SUB
Door Closers LCN (LCN) Sargent
Electro-Mechanical
Automatic Operators
BESAM (BSM) Horton, LCN
Door Trim Ives (IVE) Burns, Rockwood
Overhead Stops Glynn-Johnson (GLY) Rixson, Sargent
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Stops & Holders Ives (IVE) Burns, Rockwood
Thresholds & Weatherstrip Zero (ZER) Pemko, Reese
Silencers Ives (IVE) Burns, Rockwood
Door Position Switches Schlage Electronics (SCE) GE, Sargent
Key Cabinets Telkee (TEL) HPC, Lund
C. Hand of Door: Drawings show direction of slide, swing, or hand of each door leaf. Furnish
each item of hardware for proper installation and operation of door movement as shown.
D. Where specified hardware is not adaptable to finished shape or size of members requiring
hardware, furnish suitable types having same operation and quality as type specified,
subject to Architect's approval.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Fasteners
1. Provide hardware manufactured to conform to published templates, generally prepared
for machine screw installation.
2. Furnish screws for installation with each hardware item. Finish exposed (exposed under
any condition) screws to match hardware finish, or, if exposed in surfaces of other work,
to match finish of this other work including prepared for paint surfaces to receive
painted finish.
3. Provide concealed fasteners for hardware units exposed when door is closed except
when no standard units of type specified are available with concealed fasteners. Do not
use thru-bolts for installation where bolt head or nut on opposite face is exposed in other
work unless thru-bolts are required to fasten hardware securely. Review door
specification and advise Architect if thru-bolts are required.
4. Install hardware with fasteners provided by hardware manufacturer.
B. Provide screws, bolts, expansion shields, drop plates and other devices necessary for
hardware installation.
1. Where fasteners are exposed to view: Finish to match adjacent door hardware material.
2.3 HINGES
A. Provide five-knuckle, ball bearing hinges.
1. Manufacturers and Products:
a. Scheduled Manufacturer and Product: Ives 5BB series.
b. Acceptable Manufacturers and Products: Hager BB series, McKinney TA/T4A
series, Stanley FBB Series.
B. Requirements:
1. 1-3/4 inch (44 mm) thick doors, up to and including 36 inches (914 mm) wide:
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a. Exterior: Standard weight, bronze or stainless steel, 4-1/2 inches (114 mm) high
b. Interior: Standard weight, steel, 4-1/2 inches (114 mm) high
2. 1-3/4 inch (44 mm) thick doors over 36 inches (914 mm) wide:
a. Exterior: Heavy weight, bronze/stainless steel, 5 inches (127 mm) high
b. Interior: Heavy weight, steel, 5 inches (127 mm) high
3. 2 inches or thicker doors:
a. Exterior: Heavy weight, bronze or stainless steel, 5 inches (127 mm) high
b. Interior: Heavy weight, steel, 5 inches (127 mm) high
4. Provide three hinges per door leaf for doors 90 inches (2286 mm) or less in height, and
one additional hinge for each 30 inches (762 mm) of additional door height.
5. Where new hinges are specified for existing doors or existing frames, provide new
hinges of identical size to hinge preparation present in existing door or existing frame.
6. Hinge Pins: Except as otherwise indicated, provide hinge pins as follows:
a. Steel Hinges: Steel pins
b. Non-Ferrous Hinges: Stainless steel pins
c. Out-Swinging Exterior Doors: Non-removable pins
d. Out-Swinging Interior Lockable Doors: Non-removable pins
e. Interior Non-lockable Doors: Non-rising pins
7. Width of hinges: 4-1/2 inches (114 mm) at 1-3/4 inch (44 mm) thick doors, and 5 inches
(127 mm) at 2 inches (51 mm) or thicker doors. Adjust hinge width as required for door,
frame, and wall conditions to allow proper degree of opening.
8. Doors 36 inches (914 mm) wide or less furnish hinges 4 ½ inches (114 mm) high; doors
greater than 36 inches (914 mm) wide furnish hinges 5 inches (127 mm) high, heavy
weight or standard weight as specified.
9. Provide hinges with electrified option where specified. Provide with sufficient number
and gage of concealed wires to accommodate electric function of specified hardware.
Locate electric hinge at second hinge from bottom or nearest to electrified locking
component.
10. Provide mortar guard for each electrified hinge specified, unless specified in hollow
metal frame specification.
11. Provide spring hinges where specified. Provide two spring hinges and one bearing
hinge per door leaf for doors 90 inches (2286 mm) or less in height. Provide one
additional bearing hinge for each 30 inches (762 mm) of additional door height.
2.4 CONTINUOUS HINGES
A. Aluminum Geared
1. Manufacturers:
a. Scheduled Manufacturer: Ives.
b. Acceptable Manufacturers: Markar, Stanley.
2. Requirements:
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a. Provide aluminum geared continuous hinges conforming to ANSI A156.25, Grade 2.
b. Provide aluminum geared continuous hinges, where specified in the hardware sets,
fabricated from 6063-T6 aluminum, with 0.25-inch (6 mm) diameter Teflon coated
stainless steel hinge pin.
c. Provide split nylon bearings at each hinge knuckle for quiet, smooth, self-lubricating
operation.
d. Provide hinges capable of supporting door weights up to 450 pounds, and
successfully tested for 1,500,000 cycles.
e. On fire-rated doors, provide aluminum geared continuous hinges that are classified
for use on rated doors by testing agency acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.
f. Provide aluminum geared continuous hinges with electrified option where specified.
Provide with sufficient number and gage of concealed wires to accommodate
electric function of specified hardware.
g. Install hinges with fasteners supplied by manufacturer.
h. Provide hinges with symmetrical hole pattern.
2.5 ELECTRIC POWER TRANSFER
A. Manufacturers:
a. Scheduled Manufacturer: Von Duprin
b. Acceptable Manufacturers: Falcon, ABH
B. Provide power transfer with number and gage of wires sufficient to accommodate electric
function of specified hardware.
C. Locate electric power transfer per manufacturer’s template and UL requirements, unless
interference with operation of door or other hardware items.
2.6 FLUSH BOLTS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Ives
2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Burns, Rockwood
B. Requirements:
1. Provide automatic, constant latching, and manual flush bolts with forged bronze or
stainless steel face plates, extruded brass levers, and with wrought brass guides and
strikes. Provide 12 inch (305 mm) steel or brass rods at doors up to 90 inches (2286
mm) in height. For doors over 90 inches (2286 mm) in height increase top rods by 6
inches (152 mm) for each additional 6 inches (152 mm) of door height. Provide dust-
proof strikes at each bottom flush bolt.
2.7 MORTISE LOCKS
A. Manufacturers and Products:
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1. Scheduled Manufacturer and Product: Schlage L9000 series
2. Acceptable Manufacturers and Products: Sargent 8200 series
B. Requirements:
1. Provide mortise locks certified as ANSI A156.13, Grade 1 Operational, Grade 1 Security,
and manufactured from heavy gauge steel, containing components of steel with a zinc
dichromate plating for corrosion resistance. Provide lock case that is multi-function and
field reversible for handing without opening case. Cylinders: Refer to “KEYING” article,
herein.
2. Provide locks with standard 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) backset with full 3/4 inch (19 mm)
throw stainless steel mechanical anti-friction latchbolt. Provide deadbolt with full 1 inch
(25 mm) throw, constructed of stainless steel.
3. Provide standard ASA strikes unless extended lip strikes are necessary to protect trim.
4. Provide electrical options as scheduled. Provide electrified locksets with micro switch
(RX) option that monitors retractor crank, and is actuated when rotation of inside or
outside lever rotates retractor hub. Provide normally closed contacts or normally open
contacts as required by security system.
5. Lever Trim: Solid brass, bronze, or stainless steel, cast or forged in design specified,
with wrought roses and external lever spring cages. Provide thru-bolted levers with 2-
piece spindles.
a. Lever Design: Schlage 03A.
b. Tactile Warning (Knurling): Where required by authority having jurisdiction. Provide
on levers on exterior (secure side) of doors serving rooms considered to be
hazardous.
2.8 AUXILIARY LOCKS
A. Deadlocks:
1. Manufacturers and Products:
a. Scheduled Manufacturer and Product: Schlage L400 series
b. Acceptable Manufacturers and Products: Sargent 4870 series.
2. Requirements:
a. Provide mortise deadlock series conforming to ANSI A156 and function as specified.
Cylinders: Refer to “KEYING” article, herein.
b. Provide deadlocks with standard 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) backset. Provide deadbolt
with full 1 inch (25 mm) throw, constructed of stainless steel.
c. Provide manufacturer’s standard strike.
2.9 EXIT DEVICES
A. Manufacturers and Products:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer and Product: Von Duprin 98/35 series.
2. Acceptable Manufacturers and Products: Sargent 80 series.
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B. Requirements:
1. Provide exit devices tested to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, and UL listed for Panic Exit
or Fire Exit Hardware. Cylinders: Refer to “KEYING” article, herein.
2. Provide touchpad type exit devices, fabricated of brass, bronze, stainless steel, or
aluminum, plated to standard architectural finishes to match balance of door hardware.
3. Touchpad: Extend minimum of one half of door width. Match exit device finish, stainless
steel for US26, US26D, US28, US32, and US32D finishes; and for all other finishes,
provide compatible finish to exit device. Provide compression springs in devices,
latches, and outside trims or controls; tension springs also acceptable.
4. Provide exit devices with deadlatching feature for security and for future addition of
alarm kits and/or other electrical requirements.
5. Provide exit devices with manufacturer’s approved strikes.
6. Provide exit devices cut to door width and height. Locate exit devices at height
recommended by exit device manufacturer, allowable by governing building codes, and
approved by Architect.
7. Mount mechanism case flush on face of doors, or provide spacers to fill gaps behind
devices. Where glass trim or molding projects off face of door, provide glass bead kits.
8. Provide cylinder dogging at non-fire-rated exit devices, unless specified less dogging.
9. Removable Mullions: 2 inches (51 mm) x 3 inches (76 mm) steel tube. Where scheduled
as keyed removable mullion that is removed by use of a keyed cylinder, which is self-
locking when re-installed.
10. Where lever handles are specified as outside trim for exit devices, provide heavy-duty
lever trims with forged or cast escutcheon plates. Provide vandal-resistant levers that
will travel to 90-degree down position when more than 35 pounds of torque are applied,
and which can easily be re-set.
a. Lever Style: Match lever style of locksets.
b. Tactile Warning (Knurling): Where required by authority having jurisdiction. Provide
on levers on exterior (secure side) of doors serving rooms considered to be
hazardous.
11. Provide UL labeled fire exit hardware for fire rated openings.
12. Provide factory drilled weep holes for exit devices used in full exterior application, highly
corrosive areas, and where noted in hardware sets.
13. Provide electrical options as scheduled.
2.10 POWER SUPPLIES
A. Manufacturers and Products:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer and Product: Schlage Electronics or Von Duprin PS900 seri es
2. Acceptable Manufacturers and Products: Sargent 3500 series.
B. Requirements:
1. Provide power supplies, recommended and approved by manufacturer of electrified
locking component, for operation of electrified locks, electrified exit devices, magnetic
locks, electric strikes, and other components requiring power supply.
2. Provide appropriate quantity of power supplies necessary for proper operation of
electrified locking components as recommended by manufacturer of electrified locking
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components with consideration for each electrified component using power supply,
location of power supply, and approved wiring diagrams. Locate power supplies as
directed by Architect.
3. Provide regulated and filtered 24 VDC power supply , and UL class 2 listed.
4. Options:
a. Provide power supply, where specified, with internal capability of charging sealed
backup batteries 24 VDC, in addition to operating DC load.
b. Provide sealed batteries for battery back-up at each power supply where specified.
c. Provide keyed power supply cabinet.
5. Provide power supply in an enclosure, complete, and requiring 120VAC to fused input.
6. Provide power supply with emergency release terminals, where specified, that allow
release of all devices upon activation of fire alarm system complete with fire alarm input
for initiating “no delay” exiting mode.
2.11 CYLINDERS
A. Manufacturer:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Sargent, No Substitute
B. Requirements: Provide cylinders/cores complying with the following requirements.
1. Furnished by same manufacturer as locks.
2. Cylinders/cores compliant with ANSI/BHMA A156.5; latest revision, Section 12, Grade 1;
permanent cylinders; cylinder face finished to match lockset, manufacturer’s series as
indicated.
C. Full-sized cylinders in the below-listed configuration(s), distributed throughout the Project as
indicated.
1. Conventional cylinder with interchangeable core (LFIC) core with keyway compatible
with existing system.
2. Keying:
D. Manufacturer-keyed permanent cylinders/cores, configured into existing keying system per
“KEYING” article herein.
E. Nickel silver bottom pins.
1. Identification:
F. Mark permanent cylinders/cores and keys with applicable blind code per DHI publication
“Keying Systems and Nomenclature” for identification. Blind code marks shall not include
actual key cuts.
G. Identification stamping provisions must be approved by the Architect and Owner.
H. Failure to comply with stamping requirements shall be cause for replacement of
cylinders/cores involved at no additional cost to Owner.
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1. Forward cylinders/cores to Owner, separately from keys, by means as directed by
Owner.
I. Replaceable Construction Cores.
1. Provide temporary construction cores replaceable by permanent cores, furnished in
accordance with the following requirements.
J. 12 construction change (day) keys.
1. Owner or Owner’s Representative will replace temporary co nstruction cores with
permanent cores.
2.12 KEYING
A. Keying System: Factory registered, complying with guidelines in ANSI/BHMA A156.28,
incorporating decisions made at keying conference.
B. Keying System: Existing system maintained by Owner or Owners representative,
incorporating decisions made at keying conference.
C. Keying Requirements – General
1. Permanent cylinders/cores keyed by the manufacturer according to the following key
system.
D. Keying system tied into existing system as directed by the Owner.
1. Forward bitting list and keys separately from cylinders, by means as directed by Owner.
Failure to comply with forwarding requirements shall be cause for replacement of
cylinders/cores involved at no additional cost to Owner.
E. Keys
1. Material: Nickel silver; minimum thickness of .092-inch (2.3mm)
2. Identification:
F. Coordinate with cylinder/core and key identification requirements above.
G. Failure to comply with stamping requirements shall be cause for replacement of keys
involved at no additional cost to Owner.
1. Quantity: Furnish in the following quantities.
H. Change (Day) Keys: 3 per cylinder/core.
I. Permanent Control Keys: 3.
J. Master Keys: 6.
K. Unused balance of key blanks shall be furnished to Owner with the cut keys.
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2.13 KEY CONTROL SYSTEM
A. Key Control System Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Telkee
2. Acceptable Manufacturers: HPC, Lund
B. Requirements:
1. Provide key control system, including envelopes, labels, tags with self-locking key clips,
receipt forms, 3-way visible card index, temporary markers, permanent markers, and
standard metal cabinet, all as recommended by system manufacturer, with capacity for
150% of number of locks required for Project.
a. Provide complete cross index system set up by hardware supplier, and place keys
on markers and hooks in cabinet as determined by final key schedule.
b. Provide hinged-panel type cabinet for wall mounting.
2.14 DOOR CLOSERS OPTION: when required to specify LCN 4010/4110 in an open CAST IRON
specification
A. Manufacturers and Products:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer and Product: LCN 4010/4110 series
2. Acceptable Manufacturers and Products: Sargent 281/281P10 series factory assembled
(without PRV).
B. Requirements:
1. Provide door closers certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 requirements by BHMA
certified independent testing laboratory. ISO 9000 certify closers. Stamp units with date
of manufacture code.
2. Provide door closers with fully hydraulic, full rack and pinion action with high strength
cast iron cylinder, and full complement bearings at shaft.
3. Cylinder Body: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) diameter, with 11/16 inch (17 mm) diameter double
heat-treated pinion journal.
4. Hydraulic Fluid: Fireproof, passing requirements of UL10C, and requiring no seasonal
closer adjustment for temperatures ranging from 120 degrees F to -30 degrees F.
5. Spring Power: Continuously adjustable over full range of closer sizes, and providing
reduced opening force as required by accessibility codes and standards.
6. Hydraulic Regulation: By tamper-proof, non-critical valves with separate adjustment for
latch speed, general speed, and backcheck.
7. Provide closers with a solid forged steel main arms and factory assembled heavy-duty
forged forearms for parallel arm closers.
8. Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Technology: Not permitted.
9. Finish for Closer Cylinders, Arms, Adapter Plates, and Metal Covers: Powder coating
finish which has been certified to exceed 100 hours salt spray testing as described in
ANSI Standard A156.4 and ASTM B117, or has special rust inhibitor (SRI).
10. Provide special templates, drop plates, mounting brackets, or adapters for arms as
required for details, overhead stops, and other door hardware items interfering with
closer mounting.
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2.15 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL AUTOMATIC OPERATORS
A. Manufacturers and Products:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer and Product: BESAM SW200i series
2. Acceptable Manufacturers and Products: Horton 4000LE series. Scheduled
Manufacturer and Product: LCN Senior Swing.
3.
B. Requirements:
1. Provide low energy automatic operator units that are electro-mechanical design
complying with ANSI A156.19.
a. Opening: Powered by DC motor working through reduction gears.
b. Closing: Spring force.
c. Manual, hydraulic, or chain drive closers: Not permitted.
d. Operation: Motor is off when door is in closing mode. Door can be manually
operated with power on or off without damage to operator. Provide variable
adjustments, including opening and closing speed adjustment.
e. Cover: Aluminum.
2. Provide units with manual off/auto/hold-open switch, push and go function to activate
power operator, vestibule interface delay, electric lock delay, hold-open delay
adjustable from 2 to 30 seconds, and logic terminal to interface with accessories, mats,
and sensors.
3. Provide drop plates, brackets, or adapters for arms as required to suit details.
4. Provide hard-wired motion sensors and/or actuator switches for operation as specified.
Provide weather-resistant actuators at exterior applications.
5. Provide key switches, with LED’s, recommended and approved by manufacturer of
automatic operator as required for function as described in operation description of
hardware sets. Cylinders: Refer to “KEYING” article, herein.
6. Provide complete assemblies of controls, switches, power supplies, relays, and
parts/material recommended and approved by manufacturer of automatic operator for
each individual leaf. Actuators control both doors simultaneously at pairs. Sequence
operation of exterior and vestibule doors with automatic operators to allow ingress or
egress through both sets of openings as directed by Architect. Locate actuators, key
switches, and other controls as directed by Architect.
7. Provide units with inputs for smoke evacuation doors, where specified, which allow
doors to power open upon fire alarm activation and hold open indefinitely or until fire
alarm is reset, presence detector input, which prevents closed door from opening or
door that is fully opened from closing, hold open toggle input, which allows remote
activation for indefinite hold open and close second time input is activated, vestibule
inputs, which allow sequencing operation of two units, and SPDT relay for interfacing
with latching or locking devices.
2.16 DOOR TRIM
A. Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Ives.
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2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Burns, Rockwood.
B. Requirements:
1. Provide push plates 4 inches (102 mm) wide by 16 inches (406 mm) high by 0.050 inch
(1 mm) thick and beveled 4 edges. Where width of door stile prevents use of 4 inches
(102 mm) wide plate, adjust width to fit.
2. Provide push bars of solid bar stock, diameter and length as scheduled. Provide push
bars of sufficient length to span from center to center of each stile. Where required,
mount back to back with pull.
3. Provide offset pulls of solid bar stock, diameter and length as scheduled. Where
required, mount back to back with push bar.
4. Provide flush pulls as specified. Where required, provide back-to-back mounted model.
5. Provide pulls of solid bar stock, diameter and length as scheduled. Where required,
mount back to back with push bar.
6. Provide pull plates 4 inches (102 mm) wide by 16 inches (406 mm) high by 0.050 inch (1
mm) thick, beveled 4 edges, and prepped for pull. Where width of door stile prevents
use of 4 inches (102 mm) wide plate, adjust width to fit.
7. Provide wire pulls of solid bar stock, diameter and length as scheduled.
2.17 OVERHEAD STOPS AND OVERHEAD STOP/HOLDERS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturers: Glynn-Johnson
2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Rixson, Sargent
B. Requirements:
1. Provide heavy duty concealed mounted overhead stop or holder as specified for exterior
and interior vestibule single acting doors.
2. Provide heavy duty concealed mounted overhead stop or holder as specified for double
acting doors.
3. Provide heavy or medium duty and concealed or surface mounted overhead stop or
holder for interior doors as specified. Provide medium duty surface mounted overhead
stop for interior doors and at any door that swings more than 140 degrees before
striking wall, open against equipment, casework, sidelights, and where conditions do
not allow wall stop or floor stop presents tripping hazard.
4. Where overhead holders are specified provide friction type at doors without closer and
positive type at doors with closer.
2.18 DOOR STOPS AND HOLDERS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Ives.
2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Burns, Rockwood.
B. Provide door stops at each door leaf:
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1. Provide wall stops wherever possible. Provide convex type where mortise type locks are
used and concave type where cylindrical type locks are used.
2. Where a wall stop cannot be used, provide universal floor stops for low or high rise
options.
3. Where wall or floor stop cannot be used, provide medium duty surface mounted
overhead stop.
2.19 THRESHOLDS, SEALS, DOOR SWEEPS, AUTOMATIC DOOR BOTTOMS, AND GASKETING
A. Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Zero.
2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Pemko, Reese.
B. Requirements:
1. Provide thresholds, weatherstripping (including door sweeps, seals, astragals) and
gasketing systems (including smoke, sound, and light) as specified and per
architectural details. Match finish of other items.
2. Size of thresholds::
a. Saddle Thresholds: 1/2 inch (13 mm) high by jamb width by door width
b. Bumper Seal Thresholds: 1/2 inch (13 mm) high by 5 inches (127 mm) wide by door
width
3. Provide door sweeps, seals, astragals, and auto door bottoms only of type where
resilient or flexible seal strip is easily replaceable and readily available.
2.20 SILENCERS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Ives.
2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Burns, Rockwood.
B. Requirements:
1. Provide "push-in" type silencers for hollow metal or wood frames.
2. Provide one silencer per 30 inches (762 mm) of height on each single frame, and two for
each pair frame.
3. Omit where gasketing is specified.
2.21 DOOR POSITION SWITCHES
A. Manufacturers:
1. Scheduled Manufacturer: Schlage Electronics.
2. Acceptable Manufacturers: GE-Interlogix, Sargent.
B. Requirements:
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1. Provide recessed or surface mounted type door position switches as specified.
2. Coordinate door and frame preparations with door and frame suppliers. If switches are
being used with magnetic locking device, provide minimum of 4 inches (102 mm)
between switch and magnetic locking device.
2.22 FINSHES
A. Finish: BHMA 626/652 (US26D); except:
1. Hinges at Exterior Doors: BHMA 630 (US32D)
2. Continuous Hinges: BHMA 628 (US28)
3. Push Plates, Pulls, and Push Bars: BHMA 630 (US32D)
4. Protection Plates: BHMA 630 (US32D)
5. Overhead Stops and Holders: BHMA 630 (US32D)
6. Door Closers: Powder Coat to Match
7. Wall Stops: BHMA 630 (US32D)
8. Weatherstripping: Clear Anodized Aluminum
9. Thresholds: Mill Finish Aluminum
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Prior to installation of hardware, examine doors and frames, with Installer present, for
compliance with requirements for installation tolerances, labeled fire-rated door assembly
construction, wall and floor construction, and other conditions affecting performance.
B. Existing Door and Frame Compatibility: Field verify existing doors and frames receiving new
hardware and existing conditions receiving new openings. Verify that new hardware is
compatible with existing door and frame preparation and existing conditions.
C. Examine roughing-in for electrical power systems to verify actual locations of wiring
connections before electrified door hardware installation.
D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Where on-site modification of doors and frames is required:
1. Remove existing hardware being replaced, tag, and store according to contract
documents.
2. Field modify and prepare existing door and frame for new hardware being installed.
3. When modifications are exposed to view, use concealed fasteners, when possible.
4. Prepare hardware locations in accordance with:
a. Steel Doors and Frames: For surface applied door hardware, drill and tap doors
and frames according to ANSI/SDI A250.6.
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b. Wood Doors: DHI WDHS.5 "Recommended Hardware Reinforcement Locations for
Mineral Core Wood Flush Doors."
c. Doors in rated assemblies: NFPA 80 for restrictions on on-site door hardware
preparation.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Mounting Heights: Mount door hardware units at heights to comply with the following,
unless otherwise indicated or required to comply with governing regulations.
1. Standard Steel Doors and Frames: ANSI/SDI A250.8.
2. Custom Steel Doors and Frames: HMMA 831.
3. Wood Doors: DHI WDHS.3, "Recommended Locations for Architectural Hardware for
Wood Flush Doors."
B. Install each hardware item in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations, using only fasteners provided by manufacturer.
C. Do not install surface mounted items until finishes have been completed on substrate.
Protect all installed hardware during painting.
D. Set units level, plumb and true to line and location. Adjust and reinforce attachment
substrate as necessary for proper installation and operation.
E. Drill and countersink units that are not factory prepared for anchorage fasteners. Space
fasteners and anchors according to industry standards.
F. Install operating parts so they move freely and smoothly without binding, sticking, or
excessive clearance.
G. Hinges: Install types and in quantities indicated in door hardware schedule but not fewer
than quantity recommended by manufacturer for application indicated or one hinge for
every 30 inches (750 mm) of door height, whichever is more stringent, unless other
equivalent means of support for door, such as spring hinges or pivots, are provided.
H. Intermediate Offset Pivots: Where offset pivots are indicated, provide intermediate offset
pivots in quantities indicated in door hardware schedule but not fewer than one intermediate
offset pivot per door and one additional intermediate offset pivot for every 30 inches (750
mm) of door height greater than 90 inches (2286 mm).
I. Lock Cylinders: Install construction cores to secure building and areas during construction
period.
1. Replace construction cores with permanent cores as indicated in keying section.
J. Wiring: Coordinate with Division 26, ELECTRICAL sections for:
1. Conduit, junction boxes and wire pulls.
2. Connections to and from power supplies to electrified hardware.
3. Connections to fire/smoke alarm system and smoke evacuation system.
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4. Connection of wire to door position switches and wire runs to central room or area, as
directed by Architect.
5. Testing and labeling wires with Architect’s opening number.
K. Key Control System: Tag keys and place them on markers and hooks in key control system
cabinet, as determined by final keying schedule.
L. Door Closers: Mount closers on room side of corridor doors, inside of exterior doors, and
stair side of stairway doors from corridors. Closers shall not be visible in corridors, lobbies
and other public spaces unless approved by Architect.
M. Closer/Holders: Mount closer/holders on room side of corridor doors, inside of exterior
doors, and stair side of stairway doors.
N. Power Supplies: Locate power supplies as indicated or, if not indicated, above accessible
ceilings or in equipment room, or alternate location as directed by Architect.
1. Configuration: Provide one power supply for each door opening with electrified door
hardware.
O. Thresholds: Set thresholds in full bed of sealant complying with requirements specified in
Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants."
P. Stops: Provide floor stops for doors unless wall or other type stops are indicated in door
hardware schedule. Do not mount floor stops where they may impede traffic or present
tripping hazard.
Q. Perimeter Gasketing: Apply to head and jamb, forming seal between door and frame.
R. Meeting Stile Gasketing: Fasten to meeting stiles, forming seal when doors are closed.
S. Door Bottoms: Apply to bottom of door, forming seal with threshold when door is closed.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Architectural Hardware Consultant: Engage qualified independent Architectural Hardware
Consultant to perform inspections and to prepare inspection reports.
1. Architectural Hardware Consultant will inspect door hardware and state in each report
whether installed work complies with or deviates from requirements, including whether
door hardware is properly installed and adjusted.
3.5 ADJUSTING
A. Initial Adjustment: Adjust and check each operating item of door hardware and each door
to ensure proper operation or function of every unit. Replace units that cannot be adjusted
to operate as intended. Adjust door control devices to compensate for final operation of
heating and ventilating equipment and to comply with referenced accessibility requirements.
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1. Spring Hinges: Adjust to achieve positive latching when door is allowed to close freely
from an open position of 30 degrees.
2. Electric Strikes: Adjust horizontal and vertical alignment of keeper to properly engage
lock bolt.
3. Door Closers: Adjust sweep period to comply with accessibility requirements and
requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Occupancy Adjustment: Approximately three months after date of Substantial Completion,
Installer's Architectural Hardware Consultant shall examine and readjust each item of door
hardware, including adjusting operating forces, as necessary to ensure function of doors,
door hardware, and electrified door hardware.
3.6 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Clean adjacent surfaces soiled by door hardware installation.
B. Clean operating items as necessary to restore proper function and finish.
C. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure door hardware is without
damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.
3.7 DEMONSTRATION
A. Provide training for Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain door
hardware and door hardware finishes. Refer to Division 01 Section "Demonstration and
Training."
3.8 DOOR HARDWARE SCHEDULE
A. Locksets, exit devices, and other hardware items are referenced in the following hardware
sets for series, type and function. Refer to the above-specifications for special features,
options, cylinders/keying, and other requirements.
B. Hardware Sets:
SpeXtra: 76154
Hardware Group No. 01
Provide each PR door(s) with the following:
Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
2 EA CONT. HINGE 112HD EPT 628 IVE
2 EA POWER TRANSFER EPT10 689 VON
2 EA ELEC PANIC
HARDWARE
RX-LC-QEL+-SD-9849-NL-OP-110MD 630 VON
2 EA RIM CYLINDER 64-34 626 SAR
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2 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
FOR USE WITH CYLINDER DOGGING
626 SAR
4 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
2 EA LONG DOOR PULL 9266F 36" 20" O 630 IVE
1 EA AUTO OPERATOR SW200I (PAIR DOOR) 689 BSM
1 EA THRESHOLD 546A MSLA-10 AL ZER
2 EA DOOR CONTACT 679-05HM BLK SCE
1 EA POWER SUPPLY PS914 900-2RS LGR VON
1 SET WEATHERSTRIPPING BY DOOR MANUFACTURER
1 EA NOTE CUSTOM WIRING DIAGRAM
OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION DAY TIME HOURS:
1. DURING DAY TIME HOURS DOORS ARE MANUALLY "DOGGED DOWN" TO OPERATE AS
PUSH/PULL OPERATION.
2. AUTO OPERATOR IS TIED INTO BUILDING SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM UPON ACTIVATION
BOTH DOORS WILL OPEN AND REMAIN OPEN TO ALLOW FRESH AIR INTAKE AND WILL CLOSE
ONLY UPON A RESET SIGNAL FROM THE SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
3. FREE EGRESS AT ALL TIMES VIA PANIC HARDWARE.
OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION NIGHT TIME HOURS:
1. DURING NIGHT TIME HOURS MANUALLY DOGGING IS RELEASED AND THE DOORS ARE
LOCKED. ENTRY WILL BE BY USE OF KEY.
2. AUTO OPERATOR IS TIED INTO BUILDING SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM UPON ACTIVATION
DOORS WILL OPEN AND REMAIN OPEN TO ALLOW FRESH AIR INTAKE AND WILL CLOSE ONLY
UPON A RESET SIGNAL FROM THE SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
3. FREE EGRESS AT ALL TIMES VIA PANIC HARDWARE.
Hardware Group No. 02
Provide each PR door(s) with the following:
Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
2 EA CONT. HINGE 112HD EPT 628 IVE
2 EA POWER TRANSFER EPT10 689 VON
2 EA ELEC PANIC
HARDWARE
RX-LC-QEL+-SD-9849-NL-OP-110MD 630 VON
2 EA RIM CYLINDER 64-34 626 SAR
2 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
FOR USE WITH CYLINDER DOGGING
626 SAR
1 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
FOR USE WITH KEYSWITCH
626 SAR
5 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
2 EA LONG DOOR PULL 9266F 36" 20" O 630 IVE
1 EA AUTO OPERATOR SW200I (PAIR DOOR) 689 BSM
1 EA WEATHER RING 8310-801 PLA LCN
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1 EA ACTUATOR, WALL
MOUNT
8310-853T 630 LCN
1 EA FLUSH MOUNT BOX 8310-867F 689 LCN
1 EA THRESHOLD 546A MSLA-10 AL ZER
1 EA KEYSWITCH 653-04 L2 630 SCE
2 EA DOOR CONTACT 679-05HM BLK SCE
1 EA POWER SUPPLY PS914 900-2RS LGR VON
1 SET WEATHERSTRIPPING BY DOOR MANUFACTURER
1 EA NOTE CUSTOM WIRING DIAGRAM
OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION DAY TIME HOURS:
1. DURING DAY TIME HOURS DOORS ARE MANUALLY "DOGGED DOWN" TO OPERATE AS
PUSH/PULL OPERATION. OUTSIDE WALL ACTUATOR IS POWERED ON VIA THE KEYSWITCH.
2. ENTRY BY EITHER MANUALLY OPENING DOORS OR BY DEPRESSING WALL ACTUATOR WHICH
WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPEN (1) LEAF OF THE PAIR.
3. AUTO OPERATOR IS TIED INTO BUILDING SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM UPON ACTIVATION
BOTH DOORS WILL OPEN AND REMAIN OPEN TO ALLOW FRESH AIR INTAKE AND WILL CLOSE
ONLY UPON A RESET SIGNAL FROM THE SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
4. FREE EGRESS AT ALL TIMES VIA PANIC HARDWARE.
OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION NIGHT TIME HOURS:
1. DURING NIGHT TIME HOURS MANUALLY DOGGING IS RELEASED AND THE DOORS ARE
LOCKED. ENTRY WILL BE BY USE OF KEY. OUTSIDE WALL ACTUATOR IS POWERED OFF VIA THE
KEYSWITCH.
2. AUTO OPERATOR IS TIED INTO BUILDING SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM UPON ACTIVATION
DOORS WILL OPEN AND REMAIN OPEN TO ALLOW FRESH AIR INTAKE AND WILL CLOSE ONLY
UPON A RESET SIGNAL FROM THE SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
3. FREE EGRESS AT ALL TIMES VIA PANIC HARDWARE.
Hardware Group No. 03
Provide each PR door(s) with the following: Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
2 EA CONT. HINGE 112HD EPT 628 IVE
2 EA POWER TRANSFER EPT10 689 VON
2 EA ELEC PANIC
HARDWARE
RX-LC-QEL+-SD-9849-NL-OP-110MD 630 VON
2 EA RIM CYLINDER 64-34 626 SAR
2 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
FOR USE WITH CYLINDER DOGGING
626 SAR
1 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
FOR USE WITH KEYSWITCH
626 SAR
5 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
2 EA LONG DOOR PULL 9266F 36" 20" O 630 IVE
1 EA AUTO OPERATOR SW200I (PAIR DOOR) 689 BSM
1 EA ACTUATOR, WALL
MOUNT
8310-853T 630 LCN
1 EA ACTUATOR, WALL
MOUNT
8310-855 630 LCN
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2 EA FLUSH MOUNT BOX 8310-867F 689 LCN
1 EA THRESHOLD 546A MSLA-10 AL ZER
1 EA KEYSWITCH 653-04 L2 630 SCE
2 EA DOOR CONTACT 679-05HM BLK SCE
1 EA POWER SUPPLY PS914 900-2RS LGR VON
1 SET WEATHERSTRIPPING BY DOOR MANUFACTURER
1 EA NOTE CUSTOM WIRING DIAGRAM
OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION DAY TIME HOURS:
1. DURING DAY TIME HOURS DOORS ARE MANUALLY "DOGGED DOWN" TO OPERATE AS
PUSH/PULL OPERATION. OUTSIDE WALL ACTUATOR IS POWERED ON VIA THE KEYSWITCH.
2. ENTRY BY EITHER MANUALLY OPENING DOORS OR BY DEPRESSING WALL ACTUATOR WHICH
WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPEN (1) LEAF OF THE PAIR.
3. AUTO OPERATOR IS TIED INTO BUILDING SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM UPON ACTIVATION
BOTH DOORS WILL OPEN AND REMAIN OPEN TO ALLOW FRESH AIR INTAKE AND WILL CLOSE
ONLY UPON A RESET SIGNAL FROM THE SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
4. FREE EGRESS AT ALL TIMES VIA PANIC HARDWARE.
OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION NIGHT TIME HOURS:
1. DURING NIGHT TIME HOURS MANUALLY DOGGING IS RELEASED AND THE DOORS ARE
LOCKED. ENTRY WILL BE BY USE OF KEY. OUTSIDE WALL ACTUATOR IS POWERED OFF VIA THE
KEYSWITCH.
2. AUTO OPERATOR IS TIED INTO BUILDING SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM UPON ACTIVATION
DOORS WILL OPEN AND REMAIN OPEN TO ALLOW FRESH AIR INTAKE AND WILL CLOSE ONLY
UPON A RESET SIGNAL FROM THE SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
3. FREE EGRESS AT ALL TIMES VIA PANIC HARDWARE.
Hardware Group No. 04
Provide each SGL door(s) with the following:
Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
3 EA HINGE 5BB1HW 5 X 4.5 652 IVE
1 EA ASYLUM LOCK L9082L 03A 626 SCH
2 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
626 SAR
1 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
1 EA SURFACE CLOSER 4040XP 689 LCN
1 EA FLOOR STOP FS436 626 IVE
1 SET SEALS 188FS BLK ZER
DOOR IS NOT CONSIDERED AN EGRESS DOOR
Hardware Group No. 05
Provide each SGL door(s) with the following:
Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
1 EA PIVOT SET 7226 SET 626 IVE
1 EA INTERMEDIATE PIVOT 7226 INT 626 IVE
1 EA EXIT DEVICE H-100-F X OUTSIDE KEY
X 10" SHORT BOTTOM FOR ADA
630 CRL
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1 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
626 SAR
1 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
1 EA OH STOP & HOLDER 90H 630 GLY
1 EA CONCEALED CLOSER 2031
x ST-2211
689 LCN
3 EA SILENCER SR65 GRY IVE
Hardware Group No. 06
Provide each PR door(s) with the following:
Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
2 EA PIVOT SET 7226 SET 626 IVE
2 EA INTERMEDIATE PIVOT 7226 INT 626 IVE
2 EA DEADBOLT DB-100-F
X 10" SHORT BOTTOM FOR ADA
630 CRL
2 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
626 SAR
2 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
2 EA OH STOP & HOLDER 90H 630 GLY
2 EA CONCEALED CLOSER 2031
X ST-2211
689 LCN
2 EA SILENCER SR65 GRY IVE
DOORS ARE NOT CONSIDERED EGRESS DOORS
Hardware Group No. 07
Provide each DAP door(s) with the following: Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
8 EA SPRING HINGE 3029-6X4.5 652 BOM
2 EA MANUAL FLUSH BOLT FB458
X TOP ROD LENGTH AS REQUIRED FOR
DOOR HEIGHT
626 IVE
1 EA DUST PROOF STRIKE DP2 626 IVE
1 EA CYL X TURN DEAD
LOCK
L460L L583-363 626 SCH
1 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
626 SAR
1 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
2 EA PUSH PLATE 8200 4" X 16" 630 IVE
1 EA PUSH PLATE 8200 4" X 16" CFC 630 IVE
1 EA PUSH PLATE 8200 4" X 16" CFT 630 IVE
2 EA OH STOP 100S 630 GLY
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Hardware Group No. 08
Provide each RU door(s) with the following: Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
1 EA NOTE ALL HARDWARE BY DOOR
MANUFACTURER
Hardware Group No. 09
Provide each SGL door(s) with the following:
Qty Description Catalog Number Finish Mfr
3 EA HINGE 5BB1 4.5 X 4.5 NRP 652 IVE
1 EA STOREROOM LOCK L9080L 03A 626 SCH
1 EA MORTISE CYLINDER 64-42
X CAM AS REQUIRED
626 SAR
1 EA PERMANENT CORE 6300 X KEYWAY AS REQUIRED 626 SAR
1 EA SURFACE CLOSER 4040XP CUSH 689 LCN
3 EA SILENCER SR64 GRY IVE
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SECTION 230800 - COMMISSIONING OF HVAC
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this section.
B. The OPR and BOD documentation are included by reference for information only.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This section includes commissioning process requirements for HVAC&R systems, assemblies,
and equipment.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 01 Section "General Commissioning Requirements" for general commissioning
process requirements.
1.3 DESCRIPTION
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for the description of
commissioning.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for definitions.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for CxA’s role.
B. Refer to Division 01 Section “Submittals” for specific requirements. In addition, provide the
following:
C. Certificates of readiness
D. Certificates of completion of installation, prestart, and startup activities.
E. O&M manuals
F. Test reports
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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Test Equipment Calibration Requirements: Contractors will comply with test manufacturer’s
calibration procedures and intervals. Recalibrate test instruments immediately after instruments
have been repaired resulting from being dropped or damaged. Affix calibration tags to test
instruments. Furnish calibration records to CxA upon request.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to coordination during the commissioning process.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT
A. All standard testing equipment required to perform startup, initial checkout and functional per-
formance testing shall be provided by the Contractor for the equipment being tested. For e x-
ample, the mechanical contractor of Division 23 shall ultimately be responsible for all standard
testing equipment for the HVAC&R system and controls system in Division 23, except for
equipment specific to and used by TAB in their commissioning responsibilities. A sufficient
quantity of two-way radios shall be provided by each subcontractor.
B. Special equipment, tools and instruments (specific to a piece of equipment and only available
from vendor) required for testing shall be included in the base bid price to the Owner and left on
site, except for stand-alone data logging equipment that may be used by the CxA.
C. Proprietary test equipment and software required by any equipment manufacturer for progra m-
ming and/or start-up, whether specified or not, shall be provided by the manufacturer of the
equipment. Manufacturer shall provide the test equipment, demonstrate its use, and assist in
the commissioning process as needed. Proprietary test equipment (and software) shall b e-
come the property of the Owner upon completion of the commissioning process.
D. Data logging equipment and software required to test equipment will be provided by the CxA,
but shall not become the property of the Owner.
E. All testing equipment shall be of sufficient quality and accuracy to test and/or measure system
performance with the tolerances specified in the Specifications. If not otherwise noted, the fol-
lowing minimum requirements apply: Temperature sensors and digital thermometers shall
have a certified calibration within the past year to an accuracy of 0.5 F and a resolution of + or -
0.1F. Pressure sensors shall have an accuracy of + or - 2.0% of the value range being meas-
ured (not full range of meter) and have been calibrated within the last year.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
A. With assistance from the installing contractors, the CxA will prepare Pre-Functional Checklists
for all commissioned components, equipment, and systems
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B. Red-lined Drawings: The contractor will verify all equipment, systems, instrumentation, wiring
and components are shown correctly on red-lined drawings. Preliminary red-lined drawings
must be made available to the Commissioning Team for use prior to the start of Functional
Performance Testing. Changes, as a result of Functional Testing, must be incorporated into the
final as-built drawings, which will be created from the red-lined drawings. The contracted party,
as defined in the Contract Documents will create the as-built drawings.
C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Contractor will provide a copy of O&M literature within 45
days of each submittal acceptance for use during the commissioning process for all
commissioned equipment and systems. The CxA will review the O&M literature once for
conformance to project requirements. The CxA will receive a copy of the final approved O&M
literature once corrections have been mad by the Contractor.
D. Demonstration and Training: Contractor will provide demonstration and training as required
by the specifications. A complete training plan and schedule must be submitted by the
contractor to the CxA four weeks (4) prior to any training. A training agenda for each training
session must be submitted to the CxA one (1) week prior the training session
3.2 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Perform commissioning tests at the direction of the CxA.
B. Attend construction phase controls coordination meetings.
C. Attend testing, adjusting, and balancing review and coordination meetings.
D. Participate in HVAC&R systems, assemblies, equipment, and component maintenance
orientation and inspection as directed by the CxA.
E. Provide information requested by the CxA for final commissioning documentation.
F. Include requirements for submittal data, operation and maintenance data, and training in each
purchase order or sub-contract written.
G. Prepare preliminary schedule for Mechanical system orientations and inspections, operation
and maintenance manual submissions, training sessions, pipe and duct system testing, flushing
and cleaning, equipment start-up, testing and balancing and task completion for owner.
Distribute preliminary schedule to commissioning team members.
H. Update schedule as required throughout the construction period.
I. Assist the CxA in all verification and functional performance tests.
J. Provide measuring instruments and logging devices to record test data, and provide data
acquisition equipment to record data for the complete range of testing for the required test
period.
K. Gather operation and maintenance literature on all equipment, and assemble in binders as
required by the specifications. Submit to CxA 45 days after submittal acceptance.
L. Coordinate with the CxA to provide 48-hour advance notice so that the witnessing of equipment
and system start-up and testing can begin.
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M. Notify the CxA a minimum of two weeks in advance of the time for start of the testing and
balancing work. Attend the initial testing and balancing meeting for review of the official testing
and balancing procedures.
N. Participate in, and schedule vendors and contractors to participate in the training sessions.
O. Provide written notification to the CM/GC and CxA Authority that the following work has been
completed in accordance with the contract documents, and that the equipment, systems, and
sub-system are operating as required.
1. HVAC&R equipment including all fans, air handling units, ductwork, dampers, terminals,
and all other equipment furnished under this Division.
P. The equipment supplier shall document the performance of his equipment.
Q. Provide a complete set of red-lined drawings to the CxA prior to the start of Functional
Performance Testing.
R. Test, Adjust and Balance Contractor
1. Attend initial commissioning coordination meeting scheduled by the Commissioning
Authority.
2. Submit the site specific testing and balancing plan to the CxA and AE for review and
acceptance.
3. Attend the testing and balancing review meeting scheduled by the C xA. Be prepared to
discuss the procedures that shall be followed in testing, adjusting, and balancing the
HVAC&R system.
4. At the completion of the testing and balancing work, and the submittal of the final testing
and balancing report, notify the HVAC&R contractor and the CM/GC.
5. At the completion of testing and balancing work, and the submittal of the final testing and
balancing report, notify the HVAC&R Contractor and the CM/GC.
6. Participate in verification of the testing and balancing report, which will consist of
repeating measurements contained in the testing and balancing reports. Assist in
diagnostic purposes when directed.
S. Equipment Suppliers
1. Provide all requested submittal data, including detailed start-up procedures and specific
responsibilities of the Owner, to keep warranties in force.
2. Assist in equipment testing per agreements with contractors.
3. Provide information requested by CxA regarding equipment sequence of operation and
testing procedures.
T. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for additional contractor
responsibilities.
3.3 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for Owner’s
Responsibilities.
3.4 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for Design Professional’s
Responsibilities.
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3.5 CxA'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for CxA’s Responsibilities.
3.6 TESTING PREPARATION
A. Certify in writing to the CxA that HVAC&R systems, subsystems, and equipment have been
installed, calibrated, and started and are operating according to the Contract Documents.
B. Certify in writing to the CxA that HVAC&R instrumentation and control systems have been
completed and calibrated, that they are operating according to the Contract Documents, and
that pretest set points have been recorded.
C. Certify in writing that testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures have been completed and
that testing, adjusting, and balancing reports have been submitted, discrepancies corrected,
and corrective work approved.
D. Place systems, subsystems, and equipment into operating mode to be tested (e.g., normal
shutdown, normal auto position, normal manual position, unoccupied cycle, emergency power,
and alarm conditions).
E. Inspect and verify the position of each device and interlock identified on checklists.
F. Check safety cutouts, alarms, and interlocks with smoke control and life-safety systems during
each mode of operation.
G. Testing Instrumentation: Install measuring instruments and logging devices to record test data
as directed by the CxA.
3.7 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING VERIFICATION
A. Prior to performance of Testing, Adjusting and Balancing work, provide copies of reports,
sample forms, checklists, and certificates to the CxA.
B. Notify the CxA at least ten (10) days in advance of testing and balancing Work, and provide
access for the CxA to witness testing and balancing Work.
C. Provide technicians, instrumentation, and tools to verify testing and balancing of HVAC&R
systems at the direction of the CxA.
1. The CxA will notify testing and balancing subcontractor ten (10) days in advance of the
date of field verification. Notice will not include data points to be verified.
2. The testing and balancing subcontractor shall use the same instruments (by model and
serial number) that were used when original data were collected.
3. Failure of an item includes, other than sound, a deviation of more than 10 percent.
Failure of more than 10 percent of selected items shall result in rejection of final testing,
adjusting, and balancing report. For sound pressure readings, a deviation of 3 dB shall
result in rejection of final testing. Variations in background noise must be considered.
4. Remedy the deficiency and notify the CxA so verification of failed portions can be
performed.
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3.8 GENERAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Provide technicians, instrumentation, and tools to perform commissioning test at the direction of
the CxA.
B. Scope of HVAC&R testing shall include entire HVAC&R installation, from central equipment for
heat generation and refrigeration through distribution systems to each conditioned space.
Testing shall include measuring capacities and effectiveness of operational and control
functions.
C. Test all operating modes, interlocks, control responses, and responses to abnormal or
emergency conditions, and verify proper response of building automation system controllers
and sensors.
D. The CxA along with the HVAC&R contractor, testing and balancing Subcontractor, and
HVAC&R Instrumentation and Control Subcontractor shall prepare detailed testing plans,
procedures, and checklists for HVAC&R systems, subsystems, and equipment.
E. Tests will be performed using design conditions whenever possible.
F. Simulated conditions may need to be imposed using an artificial load when it is not practical to
test under design conditions. Before simulating conditions, calibrate testing instruments.
Provide equipment to simulate loads. Set simulated conditions as directed by the CxA and
document simulated conditions and methods of simulation. After tests, return settings to normal
operating conditions.
G. The CxA may direct that set points be altered when simulating conditions is not practical.
H. The CxA may direct that sensor values be altered with a signal generator when design or
simulating conditions and altering set points are not practical.
I. If tests cannot be completed because of a deficiency outside the scope of the HVAC&R system,
document the deficiency and report it to the Owner. After deficiencies are resolved, reschedule
tests.
J. If the testing plan indicates specific seasonal testing, complete appropriate initial performance
tests and documentation and schedule seasonal tests.
3.9 HVAC&R SYSTEMS, SUBSYSTEMS, AND EQUIPMENT TESTING PROCEDURES
A. Equipment Testing and Acceptance Procedures: Testing requirements are specified in
individual Division 23 sections. Provide submittals, test data, inspector record, and certifications
to the CxA.
B. HVAC&R Instrumentation and Control System Testing: Field testing plans and testing
requirements are specified in Division 23 Sections "Instrumentation and Control for HVAC" and
"Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls." Assist the CxA with preparation of testing plans.
C. Pipe system cleaning, flushing, hydrostatic tests, and chemical treatment: Test
requirements are specified in Division 23 piping Sections. HVAC&R Contractor shall prepare a
pipe system cleaning, flushing, and hydrostatic testing plan. Provide cleaning, flushing, testing,
and treating plan and final reports to the CxA. Plan shall include the following:
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1. Sequence of testing and testing procedures for each section of pipe to be tested,
identified by pipe zone or sector identification marker. Markers shall be keyed to
Drawings for each pipe sector, showing the physical location of each designated pipe test
section. Drawings keyed to pipe zones or sectors shall be formatted to allow each
section of piping to be physically located and identified when referred to in pipe system
cleaning, flushing, hydrostatic testing, and chemical treatment plan.
2. Description of equipment for flushing operations.
3. Minimum flushing water velocity.
4. Tracking checklist for managing and ensuring that all pipe sections have been cleaned,
flushed, hydrostatically tested, and chemically treated.
D. HVAC&R Distribution System Testing: Provide technicians, instrumentation, tools, and
equipment to test performance of air, steam, and hydronic distribution systems; special exhaust;
and other distribution systems, including HVAC&R terminal equipment and unitary equipment.
E. The work included in the commissioning process involves a complete and thorough evaluation
of the operation and performance of all components, systems and sub-systems. The following
equipment and systems shall be evaluated:
1. Building Automation System (see below)
2. Cabinet Unit Heater
3. Ductwork
4. Fan
5. Fan Coil Unit
6. Finned Tube Radiation
7. Fire and Smoke Damper
8. Piping
9. Pump
10. Radiant Floor Heating
11. Smoke Purge Fan
12. Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
13. VAV Terminal Unit/Box
14. VFD
15. Snow Melt
3.10 DEFICIENCIES/NON-CONFORMANCE, COST OF RETESTING, FAILURE DUE TO
MANUFACTURER DEFECT
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to deficiencies/non-conformance, cost of retesting, or failure due to manufacturer
defect.
3.11 APPROVAL
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for approval procedures.
3.12 DEFERRED TESTING
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to deferred testing.
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3.13 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. The Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall conform to Contract Documents requirements
as stated in Division 01.
B. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for the AE and CxA roles
in the Operation and Maintenance Manual contribution, review and approval process.
3.14 TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to training.
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SECTION 260800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this section.
B. The OPR and BOD documentation are included by reference for information only.
C. Division 01 section ‘LEED Requirements’ for additional LEED requirements.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This section includes commissioning process requirements for Electrical systems, assemblies,
and equipment.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 01 Section "General Commissioning Requirements" for general commissioning
process requirements.
1.3 DESCRIPTION
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for the description of
commissioning.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for definitions.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for CxA’s role.
B. Refer to Division 01 Section “Submittals” for specific requirements. In addition, provide the
following:
C. Certificates of readiness
D. Certificates of completion of installation, prestart, and startup activities.
E. O&M manuals
F. Test reports
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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Test Equipment Calibration Requirements: Contractors will comply with test manufacturer’s
calibration procedures and intervals. Recalibrate test instruments immediately after instruments
have been repaired resulting from being dropped or damaged. Affix calibration tags to test
instruments. Furnish calibration records to CxA upon request.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to coordination during the commissioning process.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT
A. All standard testing equipment required to perform startup, initial checkout and functional per-
formance testing shall be provided by the Contractor for the equipment being tested. For e x-
ample, the electrical contractor of Division 26 shall ultimately be responsible for all standard
testing equipment for the electrical systems and controls systems in Division 26. A sufficient
quantity of two-way radios shall be provided by each contractor.
B. Special equipment, tools and instruments (specific to a piece of equipment and only available
from vendor) required for testing shall be included in the base bid price to the Owner and left on
site, except for stand-alone data logging equipment that may be used by the CxA.
C. Proprietary test equipment and software required by any equipment manufacturer for program-
ming and/or start-up, whether specified or not, shall be provided by the manufacturer of the
equipment. Manufacturer shall provide the test equipment, demonstrate its use, and assist in
the commissioning process as needed. Proprietary test equipment (and software) shall b e-
come the property of the Owner upon completion of the commissioning process.
D. Data logging equipment and software required to test equipment will be provided by the CxA,
but shall not become the property of the Owner.
E. All testing equipment shall be of sufficient quality and accuracy to test and/or measure system
performance with the tolerances specified in the Specifications. If not otherwise noted, the fol-
lowing minimum requirements apply: Temperature sensors and digital thermometers shall
have a certified calibration within the past year to an accuracy of 0.5 F and a resolution of + or -
0.1F. Pressure sensors shall have an accuracy of + or - 2.0% of the value range being meas-
ured (not full range of meter) and have been calibrated within the last year.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
A. With assistance from the installing contractors, the CxA will prepare Pre-Functional Checklists
for all commissioned components, equipment, and systems
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B. Red-lined Drawings: The contractor will verify all equipment, systems, instrumentation, wiring
and components are shown correctly on red-lined drawings. Preliminary red-lined drawings
must be made available to the Commissioning Team for use prior to the start of Functional
Performance Testing. Changes, as a result of Functional Testing, must be incorporated into the
final as-built drawings, which will be created from the red-lined drawings. The contracted party,
as defined in the Contract Documents will create the as-built drawings.
C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Contractor will provide a copy of O&M literature within 45
days of each submittal acceptance for use during the commissioning process for all
commissioned equipment and systems. The CxA will review the O&M literature once for
conformance to project requirements. The CxA will receive a copy of the final approved O&M
literature once corrections have been mad by the Contractor.
D. Demonstration and Training: Contractor will provide demonstration and training as required
by the specifications. A complete training plan and schedule must be submitted by the
Contractor to the CxA four weeks (4) prior to any training. A training agenda for each training
session must be submitted to the CxA one (1) week prior the training session
3.2 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Perform commissioning tests at the direction of the CxA.
B. Attend construction phase controls coordination meetings.
C. Participate in Electrical systems, assemblies, equipment, and component maintenance
orientation and inspection as directed by the CA.
D. Provide information requested by the CxA for final commissioning documentation.
E. Include requirements for submittal data, operation and maintenance data, and training in each
purchase order or sub-contract written.
F. Prepare preliminary schedule for Electrical system orientations and inspections, operation and
maintenance manual submissions, training sessions, equipment start-upand task completion for
owner. Distribute preliminary schedule to commissioning team members.
G. Update schedule as required throughout the construction period.
H. Assist the CxA in all verification and functional performance tests.
I. Provide measuring instruments and logging devices to record test data, and provide data
acquisition equipment to record data for the complete range of testing for the required test
period.
J. Gather operation and maintenance literature on all equipment, and assemble in binders as
required by the specifications. Submit to CxA 45 days after submittal acceptance.
K. Coordinate with the CxA to provide 48-hour advance notice so that the witnessing of equipment
and system start-up and testing can begin.
L. Notify the CxA a minimum of two weeks in advance of the time for start of the testing and
balancing work. Attend the initial testing and balancing meeting for review of the official testing
and balancing procedures.
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M. Participate in, and schedule vendors and contractors to participate in the training sessions.
N. Provide written notification to the CM/GC and CxA that the following work has been completed
in accordance with the contract documents, and that the equipment, systems, and sub-system
are operating as required.
1. Electrical equipment including switchgear, panel boards, motor control centers, lighting,
receptacles, dimmers and all other equipment furnished under this Division.
2. Fire alarm system
O. The equipment supplier shall document the performance of his equipment.
P. Provide a complete set of red-lined drawings to the CxA prior to the start of Functional
Performance Testing.
Q. Equipment Suppliers
1. Provide all requested submittal data, including detailed start-up procedures and specific
responsibilities of the Owner, to keep warranties in force.
2. Assist in equipment testing per agreements with contractors.
3. Provide information requested by CxA regarding equipment sequence of operation and
testing procedures.
R. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for additional Contractor
responsibilities.
3.3 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for Owner’s
Responsibilities.
3.4 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for Design Professional’s
Responsibilities.
3.5 CxA'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for CxA’s Responsibilities.
3.6 TESTING PREPARATION
A. Certify in writing to the CxA that Electrical systems, subsystems, and equipment have been
installed, calibrated, and started and are operating according to the Contract Documents.
B. Certify in writing to the CxA that Electrical instrumentation and control systems have been
completed and calibrated, that they are operating according to the Contract Documents, and
that pretest set points have been recorded.
C. Certify in writing that testing procedures have been completed and that testing reports have
been submitted, discrepancies corrected, and corrective work approved.
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D. Place systems, subsystems, and equipment into operating mode to be tested (e.g., normal
shutdown, normal auto position, normal manual position, unoccupied cycle, emergency power,
and alarm conditions).
E. Inspect and verify the position of each device and interlock identified on checklists.
F. Check safety cutouts, alarms, and interlocks with smoke control and life-safety systems during
each mode of operation.
G. Testing Instrumentation: Install measuring instruments and logging devices to record test data
as directed by the CxA.
3.7 GENERAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Provide technicians, instrumentation, and tools to perform commissioning test at the direction of
the CxA.
B. Scope of Electrical testing shall include the entire Electrical installation, from the incoming
power equipment throughout the distribution system. Testing shall include measuring, but not
limited to resistance, voltage, and amperage of system(s) and devices.
C. Test all operating modes, interlocks, control responses, and responses to abnormal or
emergency conditions, and verify proper response of building automation system controllers
and sensors.
D. The CxA along with the Electrical contractor and other contracted subcontractors, including the
fire alarm Subcontractor shall prepare detailed testing plans, procedures, and checklists for
Electrical systems, subsystems, and equipment.
E. Tests will be performed using design conditions whenever possible.
F. Simulated conditions may need to be imposed using an artificial load when it is not practical to
test under design conditions. Before simulating conditions, calibrate testing instruments.
Provide equipment to simulate loads. Set simulated conditions as directed by the CxA and
document simulated conditions and methods of simulation. After tests, return settings to normal
operating conditions.
G. The CxA may direct that set points be altered when simulating conditions is not practical.
H. The CxA may direct that sensor values be altered with a signal generator when design or
simulating conditions and altering set points are not practical.
I. If tests cannot be completed because of a deficiency outside the scope of the Electrical system,
document the deficiency and report it to the Owner. After deficiencies are resolved, reschedule
tests.
J. If the testing plan indicates specific seasonal testing, complete appropriate initial performance
tests and documentation and schedule seasonal tests.
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3.8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUBSYSTEMS, AND EQUIPMENT TESTING PROCEDURES
A. Equipment Testing and Acceptance Procedures: Testing requirements are specified in
individual Division 26 sections. Provide submittals, test data, inspector record, infrared camera
and certifications to the CxA.
B. Electrical Instrumentation and Control System Testing: Field testing plans and testing
requirements are specified in Division 26 Sections "Instrumentation and Control" and
"Sequence of Operations" Assist the CxA with preparation of testing plans.
C. Emergency Generator Testing and Acceptance Procedures: Provide technicians, load
banks, infrared cameras, instrumentation, tools and equipment to test performance of
designated systems and devices at the direction of the CxA. The CxA shall determine the
sequence of testing and testing procedures for each equipment item and pipe section to be
tested.
D. Fire Detection and Alarm System Testing: Provide technicians, instrumentation, tools and
equipment to test performance of designated systems and devices at the direction of the CxA.
The CxA shall determine the sequence of testing and testing procedures for each equipment
item to be tested.
E. Electrical Distribution System Testing: Provide technicians, load banks, infrared cameras,
instrumentation, tools and equipment to test performance of designated systems and devices at
the direction of the CxA. The CxA shall determine the sequence of testing and testing
procedures for each equipment to be tested
3.9 DEFICIENCIES/NON-CONFORMANCE, COST OF RETESTING, FAILURE DUE TO
MANUFACTURER DEFECT
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to deficiencies/non-conformance, cost of retesting, or failure due to manufacturer
defect.
3.10 APPROVAL
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for approval procedures.
3.11 DEFERRED TESTING
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to deferred testing.
3.12 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. The Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall conform to Contract Documents requirements
as stated in Division 01.
B. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for the AE and CxA roles
in the Operation and Maintenance Manual contribution, review and approval process.
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3.13 TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL
A. Refer to Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements” for requirements
pertaining to training.
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