1. LA MTA Hardware Guide Specification 2-09
PART 1: GENERAL
1. 01 Summary
A. Section Includes:
1. Work under this section comprises the furnishing and installation
of hardware specified herein and noted on drawings for a
complete and operational system, including any electrified
hardware components, systems and controls.
2. Related documents, drawings and general provisions of contract,
including General and Supplementary Conditions, and Division 1.
3. Items include but are not limited to the following:
a. Hinges
b. Exit Devices
c. Locksets
d. Push/Pull Plates
e. Automatic Flush Bolts
f. Closers
g. Kick, Mop and Protection Plates
h. Stops and Overhead Controls
I. Thresholds, Gasket and Door Bottoms
j. Miscellaneous Accessories and Trim
B. Related Work:
Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.
Section 08110 - Hollow Metal Work.
Section 08210 - Wood Doors.
Sections within 08800 - Glazing.
Sections within 09900 - Painting.
1. 02 Substitutions
A. References to specific products are used to establish minimum
standards of utility and quality. Unless otherwise approved, furnish only
the specified products.
B. Requests for substitutions to be in accordance with Division 1, General
Requirements. Proposed substitutions must be submitted in writing and
hand delivered to the architect. Approvals must be by addendum ten
[10] days prior to bid opening. Review will include the lock shop rep.
C. Requests to be accompanied by two [2] copies of the manufacturer's
brochures and sample of each item in the appropriate design and finish.
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D. Should the contractor make any substitutions without the written consent
of the architect and owner, contractor shall remove all substituted
hardware, replacing same with the hardware as specified and at no
additional cost to the building owner.
1. 03 References
A. References specified in this section subject to compliance as directed
and shall meet requirements of Federal, State and local codes having
jurisdiction over this project including:
B. Hardware that is furnished and/or installed that does not meet code
requirements, shall be removed and replaced with correct material at no
additional expense to the building owner.
1. CCR - California Code of Regulations Title 24.
2. ADA - American Disabilities Act - Title III - Public
Accommodations.
3. NFPA 80 2007 - Standard for Fire Doors and Windows.
4. NFPA 101 2009 - Life Safety.
5. ITS - Intertek Testing Service [Warnock Hersey].
6. UL - Underwriters Laboratories.
7. ANSI/BHMA A156 Product Listing.
8. CBC - CA Bldg Code, Local Codes and Authority having
Jurisdiction.
9. UL 10C for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies and
UBC 7-2.
1. 04 Quality Assurance
A. Product Uniformity: Except where specified, all hinges, keyed cylinders,
electro-mechanical components, locksets, latchsets, exit devices,
closers, overhead stop/holders and component parts shall be furnished
by one manufacturer.
B. Rated Openings: Hardware used in labeled fire or smoke rated
openings to be listed for those types of openings and bear the identifying
label or mark indicating U.L. [Underwriter's Laboratories] approved for
fire. Exit devices in non-labeled openings shall be listed for panic.
C. Supplier: Shall be responsible for detailing hardware that meets project
standards and where appropriate, retrofit applications which require
inspection of openings prior to detailing and ordering respective
hardware items.
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D. Pre-Installation Conference: Prior to installation of hardware, arrange a
conference between supplier, installers, and related trades to review
materials, procedures, hardware mounting locations and related work.
E. Post-Installation Policing: Will be required by the hardware supplier,
contractor and architect to determine compliance with the hardware
specification and building standards. Punch list to be completed by MTA
Locksmith, hardware contractor and contractor.
F. Supplier Qualifications:
01. Hardware supplier must be a recognized, Factory Direct contract
distributor with a minimum five (5) years experience specializing in institutional
grade builder’s hardware of the type specified herein. Distributors with less than
two (2) years of history of furnishing builders hardware in the project's vicinity
will not be acceptable.
2. Supplier must have in his/her employment on a full time
basis, or as a consultant to the supplier, a Certified Hardware
Consultant [AHC] or person of equal experience who is
acceptable to the Architect and CM. This individual shall be
available for consultation and service to the architect, contractor,
and building owner during construction and on an ongoing
consulting service to the building owner following the completion
of the project.
3. Supplier who does not maintain personnel in a permanent
facility within a reasonable driving radius of the project area for
consultation and service with the architect, contractor and
building owner will not be acceptable.
1. 05 General Requirements
A. Coordination: Coordinate as necessary with other trades to assure
proper and adequate provision in the work of those trades for interface
with the work of this Section.
B. Sequencing and Scheduling: Any part of the finish hardware required by
the frame or door manufacturers or other suppliers, that is needed in
order to produce doors or frames is to be sent to those suppliers in a
timely manner.
C. Defective Hardware: All hardware shall be new and free from defects
affecting both serviceability and appearance. Working parts shall be
properly fitted, smooth working and without excessive play.
D. Function/Modification:
1. Should any hardware fail the intended operational requirements
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or require any modification to suit the intended location, this
matter, or any other necessary advance information shall be
brought to the attention of the architect for correction or advice in
ample time to avoid delay in the manufacture and delivery of the
hardware.
1. Modifications to specified hardware, required by reason of
construction characteristics, shall be furnished in the specified
operational, functional features, quality and finish. Modifications shall be
subject to acceptance of the architect at no additional cost to the building
owner.
2. Items of hardware not specified herein but necessary for completion of
the work shall be furnished at no additional cost to the district. Such
items shall be of the type specified and comparable to adjacent
hardware.
E. Doors and Frames: Hollow metal and wood doors shall be manufactured
to templates. If required, physical hardware items shall be furnished to
related manufacturers in sufficient time to avoid delay in work.
E. Electrical Coordination: Before electrically controlled or operated
hardware is ordered, voltages and wiring details shall be coordinated
with the contractor and related trades.
G. Existing [Modernization] Openings
Contractor is responsible for a field survey of doors, frames and
hardware to determine compatibility of specified hardware, including, but
not limited to: locksets, panic devices, strikes, flushbolts, overhead
stops, coordinators, closers, threshold/seal, hinge sizes and weights
including wide throw hinges.
Unless directed otherwise, Contractor to modify openings to meet ADA
elevation threshold requirements. Contractor to survey and where
necessary, furnish and install ADA approved ramp threshold systems
where applicable and approved by the architect. Work shall comply with
minimum ADA specifications as well as create a flat sub-surface for
specified thresholds.
Existing doors and frames to be modified for hardware as permitted by
UL, WHI and local code authority. Where required, contractor shall cut
and weld necessary reinforcements to existing jambs and doors, for
listed hardware as applicable and required. Contractor to patch sand and
repaint/refinish reused door(s) and frame(s) surfaces affected by the
removal of hardware, and any modification for replacement hardware.
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Whether listed or not, contractor shall furnish frame/door hinge, strike,
lock face, panic, closer and overhead auxiliary stop fillers where required
for a clean finished appearance. Related costs to field modify existing
frames and/doors shall be part of the Contractor's base bid and shall
include a $500.00 allowance each site for door and frame fillers.
Contractor to allow for the above dollar amount in the base bid.
Intertek Testing Service or UL inspection and certification is required for
the labeling of non-rated doors and frames, and the modification of any
labeled door and frame. Contractor is responsible for contacting and
coordinating this required labeling service.
The Contractor is responsible for the careful removal, treatment and
delivery of all existing replaced and any unused new hardware to the
building owner.
H. Bar Coding of Door/Frame openings
All door/frame openings will have a bar code label attached to the frame
near the upper door hinge. The bar code labels will be supplied to the
contractor by the MTA Key Shop. Contractor will supply a list of all
openings that includes the installed hardware, door number, location,
and bar code number in a Microsoft Excel 2003 compatible format.
1. 06 Submittals
A. Hardware Schedule: Submit typewritten copies of schedule in
accordance with Division 1, General Requirements. Schedule to be in
vertical format, listing each door opening including; location, handing of
opening, all hardware scheduled for each opening or otherwise required
to allow for proper function of door opening as intended, finish of
hardware, and respective manufacturers. Doors with closers or door
controls shall require the degree of door opening.
1. Supply six [6] copies of the schedules within fifteen [15] working
day from date of purchase order.
a. The hardware schedule shall conform to DHI's:
"RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING
HARDWARE SCHEDULES AND TEMPLATES."
b. Submit manufacturers' catalog cut sheets of all hardware
items scheduled and any required special mounting
instructions with the hardware schedule.
c. Include recommended mounting location data for each
type of scheduled door hardware. If specified, include
electrified hardware.
2. No hardware item shall be delivered until the hardware schedule
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has been approved by the architect.
3. Approval of the hardware schedule by the architect does not
relieve the hardware supplier from the responsibility of furnishing
the job complete.
B. Samples:
1. If directed by the architect, submit physical samples of each item
of hardware proposed in work.
2. Samples will be returned on the request of and at the expense of
the general contractor.
C. Manufacturer's Catalog Illustrations and Hardware Data:
1. Hardware Supplier shall submit, to the Architect, two [2] catalog
cuts of every item of hardware furnished for this project. Data
shall be contained in a binder appropriately divided by the
respective mfrs.
2. Cuts shall include manufacturer's illustrations and shall identify
finishes, sizes and product numbers. Abbreviations to be fully
explained.
D. Operational Data:
1. Deliver to the building owner through the architect,
a. One (1) set of factory catalogues for hardware
listed in the approved hardware list.
b. One (1) copy factory generated bitting list.
0 c. One (1) copy of approved door hardware shop drawings.
d. One (1) copy of door and hardware specifications.
E. Templates: Templates for door hardware items to be sent to related
door and frame suppliers within three [3] working days of receipt of
approved hardware schedule. Templates shall not be issued until the
door hardware schedule has been reviewed and approved by the
architect.
F. Certification Of Compliance: Submit any information necessary to
indicate compliance to any or all of these specifications as required.
G. Keying Schedule:
1. Submit three [3] copies of a separate detailed keying schedule to
the contractor.
2. Indicate keying of all cylinders, exit devices, locksets, and
padlocks. Include door and item numbers as set forth in the
approved hardware schedule.
3. Keying data shall follow "KEYING SYSTEMS AND
NOMENCLATURE" as established by DHI.
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4. Include with the schedule a keying schematic layout
5. Prior to placing a factory order, the key schedule shall be
approved in writing by the building owner and contractor.
6. Keying to be done by MTA Key Shop. Contractor shall supply
“construction I/C cores” for all locking hardware during
construction of the project. The change key and control keys for
the construction cores shall be delivered to the MTA Key Shop
before the project is turned over to MTA.
1. 07 Delivery, Storage and Handling
A. Packaging: Each unit of hardware shall be individually packaged in the
manufacturer's original containers as required by the respective
hardware manufacturers.
1. Packaging shall include factory original installation instructions,
fastenings and all items necessary for complete installation.
B. Wrapping: Wrap and cushion each item to prevent scratches and dents
during delivery and storage.
C. Environmental Packaging: Hardware shipped to the jobsite is to be
packaged in biodegradable packs, such as paper or cardboard boxes
and wrapping. If non-biodegradable packing is utilized, such as plastic,
plastic bags or Styrofoam, then the Contractor will be responsible for the
disposal of the non-biodegradable packing to a licensed or authorized
collector for recycling of the material.
D. Markings: Each package shall be clearly marked on the outside,
identifying contents with specific opening number corresponding to those
listed in the hardware schedule. Include door and item number for each
product.
E. Delivery: Except as dictated otherwise, deliver all hardware to the job
site. The contractor and hardware supplier's representative shall check
each item of hardware against the approved finish hardware schedule.
F. Storage: All hardware shall be stored in a locked storage space until
ready for installation. Hardware shall be protected against damage after
application and during construction period.
1. 08 Warranty
A. All door hardware shall be supplied with the following warranties against
defects in materials and workmanship commencing with substantial
completion of job. The following warranties are subject to listings of
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approved manufacturers.
1. Door Closers: Ten years.
3. Cylindrical Locksets: Seven years.
4. Exit Devices: Five years
7. Electromechanical: Two years.
B. One year warranty for the balance of listed hardware.
PART 2: PRODUCT:
2. 01 Manufacturers
A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
0 1. All materials or products specified herein shall be furnished as
specified. Refer Para. 1.02 SUBSTITUTIONS.
2. Any proposed deviation from listed standards will be
reviewed in writing by the building owner’s authorized
representatives.
PRODUCT SPECIFIED MFRS APPROVED MFRS
Cont Hinge McKinney Markar
Butt Hinge McKinney Hager, Bommer
Cylinders Stanley-Best Stanley-Best
Exit Device Von Duprin Corbin Russwin, Detex, Yale
Closer LCN Corbin Russwin, Norton, Yale
Push/Pull/KP McKinney Rockwood, Trimco
Flushbolts McKinney Rockwood, Trimco
Door Control McKinney Rockwood, Trimco
O.H. Stop Rixson Sargent
Door Stop McKinney Rockwood, Trimco
Thresh/Seal McKinney Pemko
Door Locks Sargeant Stanley-Best, Schlage, Corbin
2. 02 Fastenings
A. Furnish hardware with all necessary screws, bolts or other fastenings of
suitable type and size to anchor the hardware in position for long life and
heavy use. Fasteners shall include expansion shields, sex bolts, toggle
bolts, or other approved anchors according to material to which it is
applied and as recommended by the respective manufacturers.
B. With the exception of flat goods, self-drilling or self-tapping screws are
unacceptable in this work. Where used, only factory furnished self-
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drilling fasteners are permitted. All moving hardware including hinges,
locksets, panic devices, door closers and overhead stops are to be
installed with factory furnished machine screws. Exceptions must be
reviewed and approved by an authorized building owner’s representative
and submitted in writing to the project architect, hardware consultant and
construction manager prior to commencement of any work
C. Design of all fastenings shall harmonize with hardware as to material
and finish.
0 2. 03 Hinges
A. All hinges and pivots, including single and double acting types and
pocket hinges to be of one manufacturer as listed for continuity and
consideration of warranty.
B. Unless otherwise specified, furnish five-knuckle as specified; button tip,
full mortise template type hinges with non-rising loose pins.
C. Out-swinging exterior doors to be furnished with non-removable pins
[NRP] or Continuous Hinges where specified and required by owner.
D. Exterior doors to be furnished with heavy weight T4A3386, polished and
plated to BHMA 626 finish.
D. Interior doors to be furnished with standard weight TA2314, polished and
plated to BHMA 626 finish.
E. Furnish three [3] hinges up to 90 inches high and one [1] additional
hinge for every 30 inches or fraction thereof.
F. Furnish standard weight hinges on doors up to 36 inches in width, and
extra heavy weight on doors exceeding 36" or as indicated in the
hardware schedule.
G. Furnish 4.5 x 4.5 inch for all 1- 3/4 inch thick doors up to 36 inch wide,
and 5 x 4.5 over 36 inch wide. Doors over 1-3/4 inch thru 2-1/4 inch
thick, use 5 x 5 inch hinges. Furnish McK WT-T4A3386 5x6, 5x7 as
dictated at wide throw conditions.
H. Where required, furnish hinges of sufficient width to clear trim and/or
permit the door to swing 180 degrees as required by the specific
opening.
I. Furnish oil-impregnated bearing hinges at doors with door closers and/or
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overhead stops.
J. No Electrified hinges allowed. Provide Securitron EPT power transfer.
2. 03A Continuous Hinges
A. Hinge line to be available in concealed flush mount with or without inset,
full- surface and half-surface types as specified in the hardware sets.
Furnish wide throw hinges as required to clear trim permitting doors to
open 180 degrees.
B. All hinges to be made of 14 GA. type 304 Stainless Steel with concealed
teflon-coated stainless steel pin, and twin self-lubricated nylon bearings
at each knuckle.
C. All hinges to be UL listed up to and including three (3) hours.
D. All concealed hinges to be fire-rated 20, 45 and 90 minutes when
incorporated into proper door and frame labeled installations without
necessitating the use of fusible link pins.
E. All hinges to be available in standard and extra heavy-duty weight
mortise and wide throw where required.
F. All hinges to be factory cut for door size.
G. No Electrified hinges allowed. Provide Securitron EPT power transfer.
H. Continuous hinges only as directed by owner.
2. 04 Cylindrical Locks
A. All cylindrical locks, trim and cylinders to be the product of a single
manufacturer for continuity of design and consideration of warranty.
B. Locksets shall be Sargent 28-70-11 Line Series x LL trim.
C. All Locksets shall be able to withstand 2400 inch pounds of torque applied to
the locked lever without
gaining access.
D. Locksets shall be cycle tested per ANSI A156.2, 1996, to two million
cycles without any visible lever sag.
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E. Locksets shall be able to fit a standard 2-1/8 inch (55 mm) bore without
the use of thru-bolts. Standard rose size shall be 2-3/4 inches (70 mm)
in diameter.
F. Lockset levers shall be made of solid material with no plastic fillers.
G. Latchbolt head shall be one piece stainless steel.
I. Latchbolt assemblies shall be encased within the lock body.
I. Cylinders: prefix -70, small format interchangeable core. Provided with plastic
disposable cores only. Lock prepped for 7 pin cores.
J. Backsets: 2-3/4 inches.
K. Provide Strikes: Provide wrought boxes and strikes with proper lip length to
protect trim but not to project more than 1/8 inch beyond trim, frame or inactive
leaf. Where required, provide open back strike and protected to allow practical
and secure operation.
2. 04A Electric Strikes
A. Acceptable Manufacturers and Series: HES, Folger-Adam
B. Provide electric strikes for electrified openings designed for use with Sargent
11-Line cylindrical locks
C. Electric Strikes shall be UL Listed as Burglary-Resistant Electric Door Strikes
and where required shall be UL Listed as Electric Strikes for Fire Doors and
Frames. Provide non fail-safe type electric strikes.
D. Provide transformers and rectifiers for each strike as required. Verify voltage
with electrical contractor.
2. 05 Exit Devices
A. All exit devices and lever trim to be the product of a single manufacturer
for continuity of design and consideration of warranty.
B. Application for Exit devices on pairs of doors shall be two (2) Rim Exit
Devices x Keyed Removable Mullion.
C. Exit devices to be "UL" listed for life safety. All exit devices for labeled
doors shall have "UL" label for "Fire Exit Hardware". All devices
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mounted on labeled wood doors are to be thru-bolted or per the
manufacturer's listing requirements. All devices to conform to NFPA 80
and 101 requirements.
D. All trim to be thru-bolted to the lock stile case.
E. Lever trim to be the same as specified with locksets.
F. Exit devices shall comply with UBC Std-10-4 and CBC 1003.3.1.9.
2. 06 Closers
A. All closers to be the product of a single manufacturer for continuity of
design and consideration of warranty.
B. Closers shall be LCN with heavy-duty rigid arms. Furnish overhead
arm stop control as required.
C. Closers for exterior and interior shall be full rack-and-pinion with cast
aluminum alloy shell. Closers shall be surface mounted and shall project
no more than 2-1/8” from the surface of the door. Closers shall be non-
handed to permit installation on doors of either hand. Hydraulic fluid
shall be non-gumming and non-freezing. Closers shall have multi-size
spring power adjustment to permit setting of spring from 2 through 6 with
additional spring power available. Closers shall have two non-critical
valves, hex key adjusted, to independently regulate backcheck
cushioning and backcheck position. Closers shall be equipped with
adjustable closing speed and adjustable latch speed. Closers shall be
/corrosion resistant and shall have all external body components of
aluminum, zinc alloy or stainless steel material and all fasteners of
stainless steel.
D. Size all closers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
at the work site and respective openings. Contractor to return and
readjust all closers after building pressurization has occurred.
E. Supply appropriate arm assembly for each closer so that closer body
and arm are mounted on non-public side of door openings, including the
room side of corridors, restrooms, exterior and as listed.
F. Refer to 3.02.A.8 Installation for CBC opening force requirements.
2. 07 Push Plates, Door Pulls and Kickplates [McKinney]
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A. Supply 18 [.050] GA. thick bronze, brass, or stainless steel, beveled four
(4) sides. Doors with louvers or narrow bottom rails, kickplate height to
be 1 inch less than the dimension shown from the door bottom to the
bottom of the louver or glass.
1. Kickplates to be 10 inches high and Mop plates to be 6 inches
high, both by 2 inches or 1 inch less than the door width.
2. Required armor plates, edge guards and protective hardware to
be supplied in sizes as scheduled in the hardware sets.
2. 08 Door Stops [McKinney]
A. Every door to have a floor, wall or overhead stop control as dictated by
the respective opening conditions.
B. Furnish McKinney WS02 wall stops at all openings. Where wall stops
cannot be installed, furnish McKinney FS30 at doors [exceptions
openings requiring overhead control]. Install floor stops within four (4)
inches [measured from outside stop face] of the adjacent wall.
C. Where overhead stops and holders are specified, or otherwise required
for proper door operation, they are to be heavy duty and of extruded
brass or bronze with no plastic parts. No steel channels, arms or
brackets allowed.
2. 09 Silencers [McKinney]
A. Silencers to be furnished as follows:
1. Three [3] each at single doors and two [2] each at pairs of doors.
0 2. 10 Thresholds And Gasket [McKinney]
A. Supply materials and finishes as listed hardware sets. All thresholds
must be in accordance with the requirements of the ADA and ANSI
A117.1, and shall comply with CBC Section 1133B.2.4.1.
1. Furnish thresholds with machine screws and lead anchors.
Furnish all necessary anchoring devices for gasket and seal.
2. Thresholds may require modification depending on final drawings
and frame/floor details. Review final plans and elevations to
determine project requirements. Ensure shop drawing submittals
reflect thresholds listed in final drawings and/or as required per
required survey at existing openings where occurring.
2. 11 Finish
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A. Special care shall be taken to coordinate the finish of the various
manufacturers to insure a uniform finish. This finish shall match the
finish of the locksets.
1. Plated hardware shall be BHMA626 [US26D] or as detailed in
[BHMA630] US32D.
B. Painted hardware items shall be lacquered to closely match plated
hardware.
2. 12 Keying [Best]
A. Master key or Grand master key cylinders and key in groups.
B. Factory masterkey with manufacturer retaining permanent keying records.
C. Provide 6 masterkeys for each masterkey set. Provide 3 change keys for each
lock. Provide 2 control keys for core removal. Stamp keys "DO NOT
DUPLICATE."
D. Verify all keying requirements with the MTA Lockshop. If requested, meet with
Owner and Architect to review schedule.
E. Provide BEST ICP7WC1-626, high security removable core cylinders,
with Patented key control, for each lock with construction
masterkeying. Permanent cores shall be installed upon
completion of the project.
F. Cylinders shall meet the requirements of UL437.
2. 13 Electronic Hardware Systems
A. All wiring running from one hardware electrical component to another
electrical component to have shielded wiring.
B. All electrical components mounted on door to be capable of operation by
24VDC current carried by means of continuous concealed circuit hinge.
C. Voltage: unless otherwise specified all electrical components to operate
at 24VDC current for purposes of safety and silent operation. Verify with
manufacturer and coordinate with electrical.
D. Coordinate with listed manufacturer’s for required system riser/elevation
to be delivered to the project architect and contractor.
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2. 14 Proprietary Products
A. Refer to Para 1.02. Unless otherwise approved, furnish only the
specified products.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3. 01 Inspection
A. After installation has been completed, hardware supplier shall have a
qualified Hardware Consultant [AHC] inspect project to determine the
proper application of hardware according to the approved hardware and
keying schedules.
1. Check operation and adjustment of all hardware items.
2. Recommended hardware adjustments shall be made by the
contractor/installer.
0
1 3. 02 Installation
A. Installation of finish hardware is specified under other sections.
However, the following requirements apply to the work as follows:
1. Hardware shall be installed by a QUALIFIED MECHANIC skilled
in the application of institutional grade builder’s hardware.
2. Install all hardware in full compliance with MFR'S instructions.
When cutting and fitting is required to install hardware onto or
into surfaces, which are to be painted or finished, install each
item completely, then remove during application and re-install as
required.
3. Care shall be exercised not to mar or damage adjacent work.
Damaged work shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of
the architect and building owner.
4. Provide adequate backing in stud partitions for the attachment of
all respective finish hardware.
5. If door swing is changed from original drawings during
construction, the contractor shall make necessary changes at no
cost to the owner.
6. Latches and bolts shall be installed to automatically engage
strikes, whether activated by closers or manual push. In no
instance should unusual manual pressure be required to engage
latch or bolt in strikes. Install locks with keyways in proper
position, with levers, roses, and/or escutcheons firmly affixed.
Adjust strikes after silencers and/or seal are in place.
7. Predrill pilot holes in wood for screws. Drill and tap for surface
mounted hardware on metal. Set hinge leaf snug and flat in
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mortises, turn screws to flat seat [do not drive].
2. Closers are to have opening force adjusted to comply with current
applicable handicapped accessibility requirements as follows:
interior doors 5 pounds maximum pressure; exterior doors 5
pounds maximum pressure; fire doors 15 pounds maximum
pressure, per CBC Section 1133B.2.5. Per CBC Section
1133B.2.5, the authority having jurisdiction may increase the
maximum effort to operate fire doors to achieve positive latching,
but not to exceed 15 lbs. maximum.
3. Door closers when provided then the sweep period of the closer
shall be adjusted to so that from an open position of 70 degrees,
the door will take at least 3 seconds to move to a point 3” from
the latch, measured to the landing side of the door. Refer to
1133B2.5.1.
4. Mount closers and overhead stops/holders in accordance with
the manufacturer's template for the degree of swing indicated on
the drawings [180-degree swing where conditions allow].
5. Floor stops must be installed within (4) four inches of the adjacent
wall maximum, and within (4) inches from the strike edge of door
Policy 99-08. Wall surfaces to be properly reinforced for wall
stops where furnished.
6. All hardware shall meet the requirements of CBC Sections
1133B.2.1, 1133B.2.5.1 and 1003.3.1.8.
7. Door Sweeps and Seals to be installed with attachment screws
placed within a min. of one [1] inch from the end of the seal &
sweep.
8. Panic hardware shall comply with UBC standards 10-4 and shall
be mounted between 36” and 44” above the finish floor surface.
9. The unlatching force shall not exceed 15# applied in the direction
of travel. Panic devices shall comply with CBC Section
1003.3.1.9.
10. All hardware shall meet the requirements of CBC Sections
1133B.2.1, 1133B2.5.1 and 1003.3.1.8.
B. Hardware Locations: Review and verify mounting locations with the
Architect before issuing templates and door/hardware purchase orders.
Mounting height of latching hardware shall be 30” to 44” FF per CBC
Section 1133B.2.5.2. The following hardware locations shall be adhered
to unless modified by the architect. Minor adjustments are permitted to
meet specific door mfr’s standards.
1. 40 inches Locksets, Panic
Devices and Roller Latches-centerline of strike
from bottom of frame.
2. 42 inches Pull Plates-centerline of grip from bottom of frame.
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3. 42 inches Combination Push Bars-centerline from btm of
frame.
4. 44 inches Push Plates-centerline from bottom of frame.
5. Hinges Per manufacturer’s standard.
C. Threshold and Perimeter Seal:
1. Cut and fit thresholds to profile of door frames,
with mitered corners and hairline joints.
2. On exterior doors, set thresholds in a bed of
sealant.
3. Before installation, carefully read manufacturer's instructions to
assure tight and contiguous seal at the perimeter and corners of
doors and frames.
4. Specified thresholds are subject to modification. Review final
plans and elevations. Field survey and verify modernization
work.
5. Thresholds shall comply with CBC Section 1133B.2.4.1.
3. 03 Adjusting and Cleaning
A. At completion, all hardware shall be left clean and free from
disfigurement. Contractor shall make a final adjustment to all door
closers and other items of hardware. Where hardware is found
defective, repair, replace, or otherwise correct as directed.
1. Following the activation of building heating and air conditioning,
the contractor shall readjust all exterior and interior door closers.
B. Adjust and check each operating item of hardware and each door, to
ensure proper operation or function of every unit. Adjust hardware so
that moving parts operate freely, without bind, or excessive play.
Hardware shall be free of paint, corrosion, or damage of any kind.
3. 04 Protection
A. The contractor is responsible for the proper protection of all items
of hardware until the building owner accepts the project as complete.
3. 05 Owner's Stock
A. Refer to 1.06 for closeout requirements.
B. Contractor/Installer to deliver all unused new and/or replaced finish
hardware to the building owner’s designated representative.
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Modernizations - Refer to 1.05.g for additional survey requirements.
Site/Building/Opening Surveys must be conducted before shop drawings are submitted for
review and approval. Submittals must incorporate surveyed opening info or be subject to
immediate rejection by reviewer
• NOTE: all openings to be field inspected for correct hinge size, weight and wide throw
requirements needed for maximum dr swing.
• NOTE: Furnish closer brackets as dictated by door/frame & opening condition.
• NOTE: Refer to threshold elevations. Type to be verified by field survey.
• NOTE: Contractor to fill, patch, sand and repaint existing wood doors and frames affected
by the removal of hardware and the machining for replacement hardware to include:
locksets, panic, strikes, closers, hinges, oh stops, push-pull plates and as required.
• NOTE: Existing doors with vision lites that conflict with the application of listed panic
devices, shall be replaced with new doors.
• NOTE: Install panic at centerline of horizontal door rail where occurring.
NOTE: Modernization work: DSS recommends that with few exceptions, existing doors be replaced.
Review related labor cost and impact of modifying existing doors vs. benefits of new
replacement doors.
Please contact ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions of Southern California for door and hardware
specification assistance. tel: 714.779.3030 or discuss with your DSS Representative.
END OF SECTION
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