Division 10 - Specialties

VISUAL DISPLAY SURFACES 101100 - 1
SECTION 101100 - VISUAL DISPLAY SURFACES
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. Markerboards.
2. Tackboards.
B. Related Sections:
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Tackboard: Framed or unframed, tackable, visual display board assembly.
B. Visual Display Board Assembly: Visual display surface that is factory fabricated into 
composite panel form, either with or without a perimeter frame; includes chalkboards, 
markerboards, and tackboards.
C. Visual Display Surface: Surfaces that are used to convey information visually, including 
surfaces of chalkboards, markerboards, tackboards, and surfacing materials that are not 
fabricated into composite panel form but are applied directly to walls.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material 
descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for visual display 
surfaces.
1. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics and individual 
panel weights for sliding visual display units.
2. Include computer system requirements for electronic markerboards.
B. Shop Drawings: For visual display surfaces. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and 
attachments to other work.
1. Show locations of panel joints.
2. Show locations of special-purpose graphics for visual display surfaces.
3. Include sections of typical trim members.
4. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.
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C. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of visual display surface indicated, for units with 
factory-applied color finishes, and as follows:
1. Actual sections of visual display wall panel, display rail, and visual display wall 
covering.
2. Fabric swatches of fabric-faced tack assemblies.
3. Include accessory Samples to verify color selected.
D. Samples for Verification: For each type of visual display surface indicated.
1. Visual Display Surface: Not less than 8-1/2 by 11 inches, mounted on substrate indicated 
for final Work. Include one panel for each type, color, and texture required.
2. Trim: 6-inch- long sections of each trim profile.
3. Display Rail: 6-inch- long sections.
4. Rail Modular Support System: 6-inch- long sections.
5. Accessories: Full-size Sample of each type of accessory.
E. Product Schedule: For visual display surfaces. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
F. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.
G. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified 
testing agency, for surface-burning characteristics of fabrics.
H. Operation and Maintenance Data: For visual display surfaces and power-operated units to 
include in maintenance manuals.
I. Warranties: Sample of special warranties.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved 
for installation of motor-operated, sliding visual display units required for this Project.
B. Source Limitations: Obtain visual display surfaces from single source from single 
manufacturer.
C. Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to 
ASTM E 84 by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of 
applicable testing agency.
1. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.
2. Smoke-Developed Index: 50 or less.
D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, 
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
E. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site 
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1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver factory-built visual display surfaces, including factory-applied trim where indicated, 
completely assembled in one piece without joints, where possible. If dimensions exceed 
maximum manufactured panel size, provide two or more pieces of equal length as acceptable to 
Architect. When overall dimensions require delivery in separate units, prefit components at the 
factory, disassemble for delivery, and make final joints at the site.
B. Store visual display surfaces vertically with packing materials between each unit.
1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install visual display surfaces until spaces are 
enclosed and weathertight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, work above ceilings is 
complete, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and 
humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.
B. Field Measurements: Verify actual dimensions of construction contiguous with visual display 
surfaces by field measurements before fabrication.
1. Allow for trimming and fitting where taking field measurements before fabrication might 
delay the Work.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty for Porcelain-Enamel Face Sheets: Manufacturer's standard form in which 
manufacturer agrees to repair or replace porcelain-enamel face sheets that fail in materials or 
workmanship within specified warranty period.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Surfaces lose original writing and erasing qualities.
b. Surfaces exhibit crazing, cracking, or flaking.
2. Warranty Period: 50 years from date of Substantial Completion.
3. Warranty Period: Life of the building.
B. Special Warranty for Electronic Markerboards: Manufacturer's standard form in which 
manufacturer agrees to repair or replace electronic markerboards that fail in materials or 
workmanship within specified warranty period.
1. Warranty Period: Two years from date of Substantial Completion.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL
A. Porcelain-Enamel Face Sheet: ASTM A 424, enameling-grade steel, uncoated thickness 
indicated; with exposed face and edges coated with primer, 1.7-to-2.5-mil- (0.043-to-0.064-
mm-) thick ground coat, and color cover coat; and with concealed face coated with primer and 
1.7-to-2.5-mil- (0.043-to-0.064-mm-) thick ground coat.
1. Matte-Finish Cover Coat: Low reflective; chalk wipes clean with dry cloth or standard 
eraser. Minimum 2.0-to-2.5-mil- (0.051-to-0.064-mm-) thick cover coat. Cover and 
ground coats shall be fused to steel at manufacturer's standard firing temperatures but not 
less than 1250 deg F (677 deg C).
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be 
incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase company; P3 ceramicsteel Chalkboard.
2. Gloss-Finish Cover Coat: Gloss as indicated; dry-erase markers wipe clean with dry 
cloth or standard eraser. Minimum 3.0-to-4.0-mil- (0.076-to-0.102-mm-) thick cover 
coat. Cover and ground coats shall be fused to steel at manufacturer's standard firing 
temperatures but not less than 1475 deg F (802 deg C).
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be 
incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase company; P3 ceramicsteel 
Markerboard.
B. Porcelain-Enamel Face Sheet: Porcelain-enamel-clad, ASTM A 463/A 463M, Type 1, 
stretcher-leveled aluminized steel, with 0.024-inch (0.60-mm) uncoated thickness; with 
porcelain-enamel coating fused to steel at approximately 1000 deg F (538 deg C).
1. Matte Finish: Low reflective; chalk wipes clean with dry cloth or standard eraser.
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may 
be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.; Vitracite Chalkboard.
2. Gloss Finish: Low gloss; dry-erase markers wipe clean with dry cloth or standard eraser. 
Suitable for use as projection screen.
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may 
be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.; LCS Markerboard.
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C. Porcelain-Enamel Face Sheet: Manufacturer's standard steel sheet with porcelain-enamel 
coating fused to steel; uncoated thickness indicated.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers 
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, 
the following:
a. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.
b. PolyVision Corporation; a Steelcase company.
2. Matte Finish: Low reflective; chalk wipes clean with dry cloth or standard eraser.
3. Gloss Finish: Gloss as indicated; dry-erase markers wipe clean with dry cloth or standard 
eraser.
D. Melamine: Thermally fused, melamine-impregnated decorative paper complying with 
LMA SAT-1.
E. High-Pressure Plastic Laminate: NEMA LD 3.
F. Natural Cork Sheet: Seamless, single-layer, compressed fine-grain cork sheet; bulletin board 
quality; face sanded for natural finish.
G. Plastic-Impregnated Cork Sheet: Seamless, homogeneous, self-sealing sheet consisting of 
granulated cork, linseed oil, resin binders, and dry pigments that are mixed and calendared onto 
fabric backing; with washable vinyl finish and integral color throughout.
H. Vinyl Fabric: Mildew resistant, washable, complying with FS CCC-W-408D, Type II; 
weighing not less than 13 oz./sq. yd. (440 g/sq. m); with surface-burning characteristics 
indicated.
I. Polyester Fabric: Nondirectional weave, 100 percent polyester; weighing not less than 15 
oz./sq. yd. (508 g/sq. m); with surface-burning characteristics indicated.
J. Hardboard: ANSI A135.4, tempered.
K. Particleboard: ANSI A208.1, Grade M-1, made with binder containing no urea formaldehyde.
L. Fiberboard: ASTM C 208.
M. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), Alloy 6063.
2.2 MARKERBOARD ASSEMBLIES
A. Porcelain-Enamel Markerboards: Balanced, high-pressure, factory-laminated markerboard 
assembly of three-ply construction consisting of backing sheet, core material, and 0.013-inch-
(0.33-mm-) thick, porcelain-enamel face sheet with high low-gloss finish.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of 
available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work 
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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a. AARCO Products, Inc.
b. ADP Lemco, Inc.
c. Aywon.
d. Bangor Cork Company, Inc.
e. Best-Rite Manufacturing.
f. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.
g. Egan Visual Inc.
h. Ghent Manufacturing, Inc.
i. Marsh Industries, Inc.; Visual Products Group.
j. Platinum Visual Systems; a division of ABC School Equipment, Inc.
k. PolyVision Corporation; a Steelcase company.
l. Tri-Best Visual Display Products.
2. Hardboard Core: 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick; with 0.005-inch- (0.127-mm-) thick, aluminum 
foil 0.015-inch- backing.
3. Particleboard Core: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) with 0.005-inch- (0.127-mm-) thick, aluminum 
foil backing.
4. Fiberboard Core: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) with 0.001-inch- (0.025-mm-) thick, aluminum foil 
backing.
5. Manufacturer's Standard Core: Minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, with manufacturer's 
standard moisture-barrier backing.
6. Laminating Adhesive: Manufacturer's standard, moisture-resistant thermoplastic type.
B. Melamine Markerboards: Fabricated from 1/4-inch- (6-mm-) thick, sealed and primed 
hardboard panels permanently bonded with melamine or another high-pressure-laminate writing 
surface.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers 
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, 
the following:
a. AARCO Products, Inc.
b. Ghent Manufacturing, Inc.
c. Marsh Industries, Inc.; Visual Products Group.
C. High-Pressure-Laminate Markerboard Assembly: Balanced, high-pressure, factory-laminated 
chalkboard assembly of three-ply construction consisting of backing sheet, fiberboard core 
material, and high-pressure-laminate writing surface.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers 
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, 
the following:
a. Best-Rite Manufacturing.
b. EverProducts by Glenroy Inc.
c. Marsh Industries, Inc.; Visual Products Group.
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2.3 TACKBOARD ASSEMBLIES
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering 
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. A-1 Visual Systems.
2. AARCO Products, Inc.
3. ADP Lemco, Inc.
4. Aywon.
5. Bangor Cork Company, Inc.
6. Best-Rite Manufacturing.
7. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.
8. Egan Visual Inc.
9. EverProducts by Glenroy Inc.
10. Ghent Manufacturing, Inc.
11. Marsh Industries, Inc.; Visual Products Group.
12. Platinum Visual Systems; a division of ABC School Equipment, Inc.
13. PolyVision Corporation; a Steelcase company.
14. Tri-Best Visual Display Products.
B. Natural-Cork Tackboard 1/8-inch- (3-mm-) thick, natural cork sheet factory laminated to 3/8-
inch- (9.5-mm-) thick fiberboard backing.
C. Plastic-Impregnated-Cork Tackboard: 1/8-inch- (3-mm-) thick, plastic-impregnated cork sheet 
factory laminated to 3/8-inch- (9.5-mm-) thick hardboard particleboard backing.
D. Vinyl-Fabric-Faced Tackboard, vinyl-fabric-faced cork sheet factory laminated to 3/8-inch-
(9.5-mm-) thick fiberboard backing.
E. Polyester-Fabric-Faced Tackboard: Polyester fabric factory laminated to 3/8-inch- (9.5-mm-)
1/2-inch- (13-mm-) thick fiberboard backing.
2.4 FABRICATION
A. Porcelain-Enamel Visual Display Assemblies: Laminate porcelain-enamel face sheet and 
backing sheet to core material under heat and pressure with manufacturer's standard flexible, 
waterproof adhesive.
B. Visual Display Boards: Factory assemble visual display boards unless otherwise indicated.
1. Where factory-applied trim is indicated, trim shall be assembled and attached to visual 
display boards at manufacturer's factory before shipment.
2.5 GENERAL FINISH REQUIREMENTS
A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for 
recommendations for applying and designating finishes.
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B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, 
temporary protective covering before shipping.
C. Appearance of Finished Work: Noticeable variations in same piece are not acceptable. 
Variations in appearance of adjoining components are acceptable if they are within the range of 
approved Samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast.
2.6 ALUMINUM FINISHES
A. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A31, Class II, 0.010 mm or thicker.
B. Color Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A32/A34, Class II, 0.010 mm or thicker.
C. Baked-Enamel or Powder-Coat Finish: AAMA 2603 except with a minimum dry film thickness 
of 1.5 mils (0.04 mm). Comply with coating manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning, 
conversion coating, and applying and baking finish.
2.7 VISUAL DISPLAY SURFACE SCHEDULE
A. Visual Display Board: Factory assembled.
1. Markerboard: Porcelain-enamel, Melamine, High-pressure-laminate markerboard 
assembly.
a. Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors.
2. Corners: As indicated on Drawings.
3. Width: As indicated on Drawings.
4. Height: As indicated on Drawings.
5. Mounting: Wall Rail support system.
6. Mounting Height: As indicated on Drawings.
7. Factory -Applied Aluminum Trim: Manufacturer's standard as selected by Architect 
from full range of manufacturer’s finishes.
a. Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors and color 
densities.
8. Factory -Applied Wood Trim: With transparent finish.
9. Factory-Applied Vinyl Trim: As selected by Architect from full range of industry 
colors.
10. Accessories:
a. Chalktray: As selected by Architect.
b. Map rail with accesoner selected by Architect.
B. Tackboard: Factory assembled.
1. Tack Surface: Vinyl-fabric-faced tackboard assembly.
a. Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors.
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2. Corners: As indicated on Drawings.
3. Width: As indicated on Drawings.
4. Height: As indicated on Drawings.
5. Mounting: As indicated on Drawings.
6. Mounting Height: As indicated on Drawings.
7. Edges: As indicated on Drawings.
a. Factory -Applied Aluminum Trim: Manufacturer's standard style, with finish 
selected by Architect.
1) Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors and color 
densities.
b. Factory -Applied Wood Trim: with opaque or transparent finish as indicated on 
drawing.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for 
installation tolerances, surface conditions of wall, and other conditions affecting performance of 
the Work.
B. Examine roughing-in for electrical power systems to verify actual locations of connections 
before installation of motor-operated, sliding visual display units.
C. Examine walls and partitions for proper preparation and backing for visual display surfaces.
D. Examine walls and partitions for suitable framing depth where sliding visual display units will 
be installed.
E. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for surface preparation.
B. Clean substrates of substances that could impair the performance of and affect the smooth, 
finished surfaces of visual display boards, including dirt, mold, and mildew.
C. Prepare surfaces to achieve a smooth, dry, clean surface free of flaking, unsound coatings, 
cracks, defects, projections, depressions, and substances that will impair bond between visual 
display surfaces and wall surfaces.
1. Prime wall surfaces indicated to receive, visual display tack wall panels or visual display 
wall coverings and as recommended in writing by primer/sealer manufacturer and wall 
covering manufacturer.
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2. Prepare surfaces to receive visual display wall coverings and test for moisture according 
to requirements specified in Division 09 Section "Wall Coverings."
3. Prepare substrates indicated to receive visual display wall covering as required by 
manufacturer's written instructions to achieve a smooth, dry, clean, structurally sound 
surface that is uniform in color.
a. Moisture Content: Maximum of 4 percent when tested with an electronic moisture 
meter.
b. Plaster: Allow new plaster to cure. Neutralize areas of high alkalinity. Prime with 
primer as recommended in writing by primer/sealer manufacturer and wall 
covering manufacturer.
c. Metals: If not factory primed, clean and apply metal as recommended in writing 
by primer/sealer manufacturer and wall covering manufacturer.
d. Gypsum Board: Prime with primer as recommended in writing by primer/sealer 
manufacturer and wall covering manufacturer.
e. Painted Surfaces: Treat areas susceptible to pigment bleeding.
D. Prepare recesses for sliding visual display units as required by type and size of unit.
3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. General: Install visual display surfaces in locations and at mounting heights indicated on 
Drawings,. Keep perimeter lines straight, level, and plumb. Provide grounds, clips, backing 
materials, adhesives, brackets, anchors, trim, and accessories necessary for complete 
installation.
3.4 INSTALLATION OF FACTORY-FABRICATED VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS AND 
ASSEMBLIES
A. Visual Display Boards: Attach visual display boards to wall surfaces as indicated on Drawings.
B. Visual Display Boards: Attach concealed clips, hangers, and grounds to wall surfaces and to 
visual display boards with fasteners at not more than 16 inches (400 mm) o.c. Secure both top 
and bottom of boards to walls.
1. Field-Applied Aluminum Trim: Attach trim over edges of visual display boards and 
conceal grounds and clips. Attach trim to boards with fasteners at not more than 24 
inches (610 mm) o.c.
a. Attach chalktrays to boards with fasteners at not more than 12 inches (300 mm)
o.c.
2. Field-Applied Wood Trim: Install trim according to requirements in Division 06 Section 
"Finish Carpentry."
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3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Clean visual display surfaces according to manufacturer's written instructions. Attach one 
cleaning label to visual display surface in each room.
B. Touch up factory-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.
C. Cover and protect visual display surfaces after installation and cleaning.
3.6 DEMONSTRATION
A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to 
adjust, operate, and maintain motor-operated, sliding visual display units.
END OF SECTION 101100
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TOILET COMPARTMENTS 102113 - 1
SECTION 102113 - TOILET COMPARTMENTS
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. Stainless-steel toilet compartments configured as toilet enclosures entrance screens and 
urinal screens.
2. Solid-polymer toilet compartments configured as toilet enclosure entrance screens and
urinal screens.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for supports that attach ceiling-hung 
compartments floor-and-ceiling-anchored compartments and post-to-ceiling screens to 
overhead structural system.
2. Division 06 Section "Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry" for blocking overhead support of 
floor-and-ceiling-anchored compartments and overhead support of post-to-ceiling 
screens.
3. Division 10 Section "Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories" for toilet tissue dispensers, 
grab bars, purse shelves, and similar accessories.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material 
descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes.
B. LEED Submittals if noted as Project Requirements:
1. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and Credit MR 4.2: For products having recycled 
content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and 
preconsumer recycled content. Include statement indicating costs for each product 
having recycled content.
C. Shop Drawings: For toilet compartments. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and 
attachments to other work.
1. Show locations of cutouts for compartment-mounted toilet accessories.
2. Show locations of reinforcements for compartment-mounted grab bars.
3. Show locations of centerlines of toilet fixtures.
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4. Show overhead support or bracing locations.
D. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of unit indicated. Include Samples of hardware and 
accessories involving material and color selection.
E. Samples for Verification: For the following products, in manufacturer's standard sizes unless 
otherwise indicated:
1. Each type of material, color, and finish required for units, prepared on 6-inch- (152-mm)
square Samples of same thickness and material indicated for Work.
2. Each type of hardware and accessory.
F. Product Certificates: For each type of toilet compartment, from manufacturer.
G. Maintenance Data: For toilet compartments to include in maintenance manuals.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with requirements in GSA's CID-A-A-60003, "Partitions, Toilets, Complete."
B. Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to 
ASTM E 84, or another standard acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, by a qualified 
testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.
1. Flame-Spread Index: 200 or less.
2. Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
C. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural & 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities"
andICC/ANSI A117.1 for toilet compartments designated as accessible.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: Verify actual locations of toilet fixtures, walls, columns, ceilings, and 
other construction contiguous with toilet compartments by field measurements before 
fabrication.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B 26/B 26M.
B. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M).
C. Brass Castings: ASTM B 584.
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D. Brass Extrusions: ASTM B 455.
E. Steel Sheet: Commercial steel sheet for exposed applications; mill phosphatized and selected 
for smoothness.
1. Electrolytically Zinc Coated: ASTM A 879/A 879M, 01Z (03G).
2. Hot-Dip Galvanized: ASTM A 653/A 653M, either hot-dip galvanized or galvannealed.
F. Stainless-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 666, Type 304, stretcher-leveled standard of flatness.
G. Stainless-Steel Castings: ASTM A 743/A 743M.
H. Zamac: ASTM B 86, commercial zinc-alloy die castings.
2.2 STAINLESS-STEEL UNITS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering 
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated 
on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:
1. Bradley Corporation; Mills Partitions.
2. General Partitions Mfg. Corp.
3. Hadrian Manufacturing Inc.
4. Rockville Partitions Incorporated.
5. Sanymetal; a Crane Plumbing company.
C. Door, Panel, and Pilaster Construction: Seamless, metal facing sheets pressure laminated to 
core material; with continuous, interlocking molding strip or lapped-and-formed edge closures; 
corners secured by welding or clips and exposed welds ground smooth. Provide with nosightline system. Exposed surfaces shall be free of pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, 
discolorations, telegraphing of core material, or other imperfections.
1. Core Material: Manufacturer's standard sound-deadening honeycomb of resinimpregnated kraft paper in thickness required to provide finished thickness of 1 inch (25 
mm) for doors and panels and 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) for pilasters.
2. Grab-Bar Reinforcement: Provide concealed internal reinforcement for grab bars 
mounted on units.
3. Tapping Reinforcement: Provide concealed reinforcement for tapping (threading) at 
locations where machine screws are used for attaching items to units.
D. Urinal-Screen Construction:
1. Flat-Panel Urinal Screen: Matching panel construction.
2. Integral-Flange, Wall-Hung Urinal Screen: Similar to panel construction, with integral 
full-height flanges for wall attachment, and maximum 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) thick.
3. Wedge-Shaped, Wall-Hung Urinal Screen: Similar to panels, V-shaped, fabricated for 
concealed wall attachment, and maximum 6 inches (152 mm) wide at wall and minimum 
1 inch (25 mm) wide at protruding end.
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E. Facing Sheets and Closures: Stainless-steel sheet of nominal thicknesses as follows:
1. Pilasters, Braced at Both Ends: Manufacturer's standard thickness, but not less than 
0.038 inch (0.95 mm).
2. Pilasters, Unbraced at One End: Manufacturer's standard thickness, but not less than 
0.050 inch (1.27 mm).
3. Panels: Manufacturer's standard thickness, but not less than 0.031 inch (0.79 mm).
4. Doors: Manufacturer's standard thickness, but not less than 0.031 inch (0.79 mm).
5. Flat-Panel Urinal Screens: Thickness matching the panels.
6. Integral-Flange, Wall-Hung Urinal Screens: Manufacturer's standard thickness, but not 
less than 0.031 inch (0.79 mm).
7. Wedge-Shaped, Wall-Hung Urinal Screens: Manufacturer's standard thickness, but not 
less than 0.038 inch (0.95 mm).
F. Pilaster Shoes and Sleeves (Caps): Stainless-steel sheet, not less than 0.031-inch (0.79-mm)
nominal thickness and 3 inches (76 mm) high, finished to match hardware.
G. Urinal-Screen Post: Manufacturer's standard post design of material matching the thickness and 
construction of pilasters; with shoe and sleeve (cap) matching that on the pilaster.
H. Brackets (Fittings):
1. Stirrup Type: Ear or U-brackets; stainless steel.
2. Full-Height (Continuous) Type: Manufacturer's standard design; stainless steel.
I. Stainless-Steel Finish: Manufacturer's standard textured finish on exposed faces. Protect 
exposed surfaces from damage by application of strippable, temporary protective covering 
before shipment.
2.3 SOLID-POLYMER UNITS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering 
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated 
on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:
1. Bradley Corporation; Mills Partitions.
2. Comtec Industries/Capitol Partitions.
3. General Partitions Mfg. Corp.
4. Hadrian Manufacturing Inc.
5. Rockville Partitions Incorporated.
6. Santana Products, Inc.
7. Sanymetal; a Crane Plumbing company.
C. Door, Panel, Screen, and Pilaster Construction: Solid, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or
polypropylene (PP) panel material, not less than 1 inch (25 mm) thick, seamless, with eased 
edges, no-sightline system, and with homogenous color and pattern throughout thickness of 
material.
1. Integral Hinges: Configure doors and pilasters to receive integral hinges.
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2. Heat-Sink Strip: Manufacturer's standard continuous, extruded-aluminum or stainlesssteel strip fastened to exposed bottom edges of solid-polymer components to prevent 
burning.
3. Color and Pattern: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
D. Pilaster Shoes and Sleeves (Caps): Manufacturer's standard design; polymer or stainless steel.
1. Polymer Color and Pattern: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
E. Urinal-Screen Post: Manufacturer's standard post design of material matching the thickness and 
construction of pilasters with shoe and sleeve (cap) matching that on the pilaster.
F. Brackets (Fittings):
1. Stirrup Type: Ear or U-brackets, clear-anodized aluminum.
2. Full-Height (Continuous) Type: Manufacturer's standard design.
a. Polymer Color and Pattern: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full 
range.
G. Overhead Cross Bracing for Ceiling-Hung Units: As recommended by manufacturer and 
fabricated from solid polymer.
2.4 ACCESSORIES
A. Hardware and Accessories: Manufacturer's standard design, heavy-duty operating hardware 
and accessories.
1. Material: Clear-anodized aluminum.
2. Hinges: Manufacturer's standard paired, self-closing type that can be adjusted to hold 
doors open at any angle up to 90 degrees.
3. Latch and Keeper: Manufacturer's standard surface-mounted latch unit designed for 
emergency access and with combination rubber-faced door strike and keeper. Provide 
units that comply with regulatory requirements for accessibility at compartments 
designated as accessible.
4. Coat Hook: Manufacturer's standard combination hook and rubber-tipped bumper, sized 
to prevent in-swinging door from hitting compartment-mounted accessories.
5. Door Bumper: Manufacturer's standard rubber-tipped bumper at out-swinging doors and 
entrance-screen doors.
6. Door Pull: Manufacturer's standard unit at out-swinging doors that complies with 
regulatory requirements for accessibility. Provide units on both sides of doors at 
compartments designated as accessible.
B. Overhead Bracing: Manufacturer's standard continuous, extruded-aluminum head rail with 
antigrip profile and in manufacturer's standard finish.
C. Anchorages and Fasteners: Manufacturer's standard exposed fasteners of stainless steel or 
chrome-plated steel or brass, finished to match the items they are securing, with theft-resistanttype heads. Provide sex-type bolts for through-bolt applications. For concealed anchors, use 
stainless steel, hot-dip galvanized steel, or other rust-resistant, protective-coated steel.
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2.5 FABRICATION
A. Overhead-Braced Units: Provide manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant supports, leveling 
mechanism, and anchors at pilasters to suit floor conditions. Provide shoes at pilasters to
conceal supports and leveling mechanism.
B. Floor-Anchored Units: Provide manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant anchoring 
assemblies with leveling adjustment nuts at pilasters for structural connection to floor. Provide 
shoes at pilasters to conceal anchorage.
C. Ceiling-Hung Units: Provide manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant anchoring assemblies 
with leveling adjustment nuts at pilasters for connection to structural support above finished 
ceiling. Provide assemblies that support pilasters from structure without transmitting load to 
finished ceiling. Provide sleeves (caps) at tops of pilasters to conceal anchorage.
D. Floor-and-Ceiling-Anchored Units: Provide manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant 
anchoring assemblies with leveling adjustment at tops and bottoms of pilasters. Provide shoes 
and sleeves (caps) at pilasters to conceal anchorage.
E. Urinal-Screen Posts: Provide manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant anchoring assemblies 
with leveling adjustment at tops and bottoms of posts. Provide shoes and sleeves (caps) at posts 
to conceal anchorage.
F. Door Size and Swings: Unless otherwise indicated, provide 24-inch (610-mm) wide, inswinging doors for standard toilet compartments and 36-inch- (914-mm) wide, out-swinging 
doors with a minimum 32-inch- (813-mm) wide, clear opening for compartments designated as 
accessible.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. General: Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions. Install units rigid, 
straight, level, and plumb. Secure units in position with manufacturer's recommended 
anchoring devices.
1. Maximum Clearances:
a. Pilasters and Panels: 1/2-inch (13-mm).
b. Panels and Walls: 1-inch (25-mm).
2. Stirrup Brackets: Secure panels to walls and to pilasters with no fewer than three 
brackets attached at midpoint and near top and bottom of panel.
a. Locate wall brackets so holes for wall anchors occur in masonry or tile joints.
b. Align brackets at pilasters with brackets at walls.
B. Overhead-Braced Units: Secure pilasters to floor and level, plumb, and tighten. Set pilasters 
with anchors penetrating not less than 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) into structural floor unless 
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otherwise indicated in manufacturer's written instructions. Secure continuous head rail to each 
pilaster with no fewer than two fasteners. Hang doors to align tops of doors with tops of panels, 
and adjust so tops of doors are parallel with overhead brace when doors are in closed position.
C. Floor-Anchored Units: Set pilasters with anchors penetrating not less than 2 inches (51 mm)
into structural floor unless otherwise indicated in manufacturer's written instructions. Level, 
plumb, and tighten pilasters. Hang doors and adjust so tops of doors are level with tops of 
pilasters when doors are in closed position.
D. Ceiling-Hung Units: Secure pilasters to supporting structure and level, plumb, and tighten. 
Hang doors and adjust so bottoms of doors are level with bottoms of pilasters when doors are in 
closed position.
E. Floor-and-Ceiling-Anchored Units: Secure pilasters to supporting construction and level, 
plumb, and tighten. Hang doors and adjust so doors are level and aligned with panels when 
doors are in closed position.
F. Urinal Screens: Attach with anchoring devices to suit supporting structure. Set units level and 
plumb, rigid, and secured to resist lateral impact.
3.2 ADJUSTING
A. Hardware Adjustment: Adjust and lubricate hardware according to hardware manufacturer's 
written instructions for proper operation. Set hinges on in-swinging doors to hold doors open 
approximately 30 degrees from closed position when unlatched. Set hinges on out-swinging 
doors[ and doors in entrance screens] to return doors to fully closed position.
END OF SECTION 102113
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SECTION 102800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES
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. Public-use washroom accessories.
2. Underlavatory guards.
3. Custodial accessories.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 09 Section "Tiling" for ceramic toilet and bath accessories.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include the following:
1. Anchoring and mounting requirements, including requirements for cutouts in other work 
and substrate preparation.
2. Material and finish descriptions.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Source Limitations: For products listed together in the same Part 2 articles, obtain products 
from single source from single manufacturer.
B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, 
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
1.5 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate accessory locations with other work to prevent interference with clearances required 
for access by people with disabilities, and for proper installation, adjustment, operation, 
cleaning, and servicing of accessories.
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1.6 WARRANTY
A. Special Mirror Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to 
replace mirrors that develop visible silver spoilage defects and that fail in materials or 
workmanship within specified warranty period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 304, 0.031-inch (0.8-mm) minimum nominal thickness 
unless otherwise indicated.
B. Brass: ASTM B 19, flat products; ASTM B 16/B 16M, rods, shapes, forgings, and flat products 
with finished edges; or ASTM B 30, castings.
C. Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, Designation CS (cold rolled, commercial steel), 0.036-
inch (0.9-mm) minimum nominal thickness.
D. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, with G60 (Z180) hot-dip zinc coating.
E. Galvanized-Steel Mounting Devices: ASTM A 153/A 153M, hot-dip galvanized after 
fabrication.
F. Fasteners: Screws, bolts, and other devices of same material as accessory unit and tamper-andtheft resistant where exposed, and of galvanized steel where concealed.
G. Chrome Plating: ASTM B 456, Service Condition Number SC 2 (moderate service).
H. Mirrors: ASTM C 1503, Mirror Glazing Quality, clear-glass mirrors, nominal 6.0 mm thick.
I. ABS Plastic: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin formulation.
2.2 PUBLIC-USE WASHROOM ACCESSORIES
A. Toilet Tissue (Roll) Dispenser No. 09507, Manufactured by Kimberly Clark.
B. No. 09755, Manufactured by Kimberly Clark.
Grab Bar 1 1/4” – 1 1/2” diameter, stainless steel, manufactured by Bobrick or approved equal.
Sanitary-Napkin Disposal Unit: 6140 , Manufactured by Rubbermaid.
Diaper-Changing Station: Acceptable manufacturers include: Baby Changing station by Koala Bear 
Kare; and Diaper Deck by American Infant Care Products (AICP), or approved equal.
G. Mirror Unit: Acceptable manufacturer Bobrick, stainless steel channel frame B156E size as 
indicated on drawings.
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2.3 UNDERLAVATORY GUARDS
A. Manufacturered by: Truebro by IPS Corporation or approved equals, Antimicrobial, molded 
plastic, white:
B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated 
on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install accessories according to manufacturers' written instructions, using fasteners appropriate 
to substrate indicated and recommended by unit manufacturer. Install units level, plumb, and 
firmly anchored in locations and at heights indicated.
B. Grab Bars: Install to withstand a downward load of at least 250 lbf (1112 N), when tested 
according to ASTM F 446.
3.2 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Adjust accessories for unencumbered, smooth operation. Replace damaged or defective items.
B. Remove temporary labels and protective coatings.
C. Clean and polish exposed surfaces according to manufacturer's written recommendations.
END OF SECTION 102800