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SECTION 10 00 00 - SPECIALTIES
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Owner Preferences: Solid core phenolic, polymer based solid surfacing, and solid plastic toilet compartment and
screen systems. No Stainless Steel panels are allowed with written authorization from the Project Manager. All
panels must be the manufacturer's standard panels pre-machined for field installation. The solid phenolic core panels
must have a matte finish melamine surface. The solid plastic panels must be filled with methyl methacrylate. Ceiling
hung mounting is preferred
Minimum standard spacing of toilet partitions shall be 3 ft. o.c., Minimum standard depth to be 5’- 0”. Partitions to be
standard floor mounted, metal toilet partitions. Where added support is needed in stalls for persons with disabilities,
specify that pilasters, for these stalls only, extend to the floor.
All toilet stalls designated usable by individuals with disabilities shall be 60”x 60”. The water closet must be located
18” (inches) from the wall or partition. A fraction of ¼” (inches) either way is an approved installation tolerance.
In some renovation work where tight toilet room dimensions indicate a problem, these can be addressed at the Office
of Engineering Design and Construction for solutions. A memorandum describing any departures for ADAAG and/or
University standards for accessibility will be included with construction documents and a copy provided to the ADA
Coordinator for the University.
Install splash guards between all urinals.
Submit manufacturer's specifications and product data, shop drawings, sample panels, color samples, hardware and
accessories, and operation and maintenance manuals.
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Submit manufacturer's specifications and product data, shop drawings, sample panels, color samples, hardware and
accessories, and operation and maintenance manuals.
Accessories -- Hardware, accessories and mounting brackets: Chromium plated nonferrous cast alloy in
manufacturer's standard styles.
Soap Dispensers, paper towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, trash receptacles and feminine product dispensers
will be surface mounted. All of these items will be provided by the University through the Facilities department and
installed by the contractor. For restroom layout and design considerations the design team will receive a list of
products from the USA Project Manager.
Toilet accessories to conform to requirements of ANSI A117.1 and UFAS for making facilities and accessories
accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped.
Toilet accessories to conform to requirements of ASTM F446 for grab bars and accessories for test methods,
anchorage and functional performance.
Provide products of the same manufacturer for each type of accessory unit and for units exposed in the same areas,
unless otherwise acceptable to the Architect.
Stamped names and labels on exposed faces of units will not be permitted, except where otherwise indicated.
Toilet accessories material to be Stainless Steel: AISI Type 302/304 with polished No. 4 finish, 22 gage minimum.
Sheet Steel to be Cold-rolled complying with ASTM A366, 20 gage minimum. Provide surface preparation and metal
pretreatment as required for applied finish.
Mirror Glass to be ASTM C1036, Type I, Class 1, Quality q2, 0.25” thick, with silvering, electro-plated copper coating,
and protective organic coating.
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CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL
Mirrors over lavatories:
Specify framed mirrors without shelves. If possible, locate mirrors on walls opposite lavatories. Specify long mirrors,
for use by persons with disabilities, with bottom 2 ft. above floor and with top located at same height as smaller
mirrors. Check and coordinate mirror locations to prevent image reflection through room entrances.
Provide 18" x 36" mirror at all single lavatories. Provide single 30" x 36" mirror at double lavatories. At three or more
lavatories provide gang type mirror, 36” high and approximate length of lavatory run
Provide article shelf just below mirrors. Gage: 18 gage stainless steel 6" wide with raised front and back edges.
Provide tilt mirrors at handicap lavatories.
Grab Bars:
The Design Associate should follow the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) that
defines requirements for installing grab bars in public bathing and toileting facilities
The diameter of grab bars should be 1¼ to 1½ inch (30-40 mm) (or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping
surface).
There shall be a 1½ inch (40 mm) clearance from the wall.
Grab bars should not rotate in their fittings.
The required mounting height is universally 33 to 36 inches (840-910 mm) from the centerline of the grab bar to the
finish floor.
ADA-style grab bars and their mounting devices should withstand more than 250 pounds (1112 N) of force. Side grab
bars must be a minimum of 42 inches long and mounted 12 inches from the rear wall, and rear grab bars must be a
minimum of 36 inches long and mounted a maximum of 6 inches from the side wall.
Grab bars should be constructed of 18-gauge (1.2mm), type 304 satin-finish stainless steel tubing with concealed
mounting flange 1⁄8" (3mm) thick, type 304 stainless steel plate, 2" W x 3 1⁄8" H (50 x 80mm), with screw holes for
concealed anchors. Covers to be 22-gauge (0.8mm), type 304 stainless steel with satin finish, 3 1⁄4" (85mm)
diameter. Cover snaps over mounting flange to conceal screws.
Sanitary napkin disposals:
Install in the partition wall where applicable to be shared between stalls.
Garment Hooks:
Each toilet stall shall have a garment hook. The hooks shall be mounted on the partition; hooks in stalls for use by
individuals with disabilities shall be on the partition, reachable from the water closet and approximately 54 in. above
the floor. Hook can incorporate door bumper hook.
Mop Sinks:
Provide floor mounted mop sinks.
Mop and Broom holders:
Install mop and broom holders in each Custodial Work Station with six holders and five hooks (Bobrick B-224 or
approved substitute). Mount such that two mop holders will occur over mop sink. Install locker in custodial
workstations.
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Splash Guards:
Install splash guards on all walls adjacent to mop sinks in Custodial Work Stations, to faucet height.
Diaper Changing Station:
At all Assembly area and areas open to the public, provide one diaper changing station for each toilet room.
OWNER TO PROVIDE / CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL
Jumbo Toilet Tissue Holders
Paper Towel dispensers
Soap Dispensers
Hand Sanitizer Dispenser:
WHITE BOARDS
Furnish a written guarantee to the University signed by an officer of the manufacturer of the chalkboard stating that all
chalkboards which do not retain the original writing quality, the original erasing quality, and the original visual acuity
for 20 years after date of acceptance will be replaced and installed without charge to the University.
Whiteboards shall be porcelain enameled steel of construction equal to, or better than, the following:
Writing surface shall have a minimum of 2 coats of porcelain enamel on 24 gauge cold rolled stretcher-leveled
enameling steel.
Core shall be 3/8 inch tempered hardboard or 80 pcf density particle board.
Backing shall be aluminum .015 inch thick.
Trim shall be aluminum in manufacturer’s standard sections; include chalk trough and map rail complete with map
hooks, 4 hooks per section.
Mount on primed wood grounds. Except for approved special conditions, all chalkboards shall be mounted with the
chalk trough 36 inches above the floor and with a vertical dimension of 48 inches from chalk trough to top of board.
For electrically operated boards provide access panels for servicing motors, drives and controls. Switches shall be
key operated. Coordination with Division 16 is required.
Anchors shall be screw anchors, toggle bolts, hollow wall anchors, or other approved type to suit construction on
which compartments are hung. Wood, lead, and plastic plugs are prohibited. Fasteners shall be vandal-proof type
screws.
Provide marker tray to all boards.
METAL WALL LOUVERS:
Louvers and vents for air distribution systems should be specified in Division 15H. The HVAC Contractor shall be
required to furnish and install all interior louvers and vents. If such items are an integral part of the exterior design of
a building and are not connected directly to an air distribution system, specify that the General Contractor purchase
and install them.
DOOR LOUVERS:
Include these in the specifications for doors.
IDENTIFYING DEVICES
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The University has a standardized modular grid system for all campus signage. All signage must meet ADA
requirements. The Associate shall follow the guideline issued by the Engineering Design and Construction
department. Review and approvals of the identifying devices must be made by the Engineering
Construction department before preparing final drawings and specifications for signage.
Design and
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND CABINETS
Cabinets to be non lockable type.
All portable fire extinguishers and non-valved cabinets shall be furnished and installed by the General Contractor. All
portable fire extinguishers and components shall conform with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Pamphlet
10, latest edition. Each extinguisher shall be approved by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) and bear their label with
current dated inspection attached.
The selection and locations of fire extinguishers are subject to the review and approval of the University Architect and
designated University personnel. Extinguishers meeting the described requirements, including those manufactured
by Fire Chief, Kidde, and General, will be considered for acceptance.
Refer to NFPA pamphlet 10, chapters 2, 3, and 4. Chapter 2 is used to determine the classification of potential fires
and the rating or relative fire extinguishing effectiveness of various types of extinguishers. Chapter 3 assists in
selection of extinguishers which is dependent upon the character of anticipated fires, property construction and
occupancy, the vehicle or hazard to be protected, ambient temperature conditions, and other factors. The
maintenance of extinguishers is determined by Chapter 4.
Fire Extinguisher cabinets shall be painted steel, flanged recessed (similar to fire hose cabinets), lockable and
comparable to the preferred Duo Panel Break Glass style of cabinet. The full fire rating and acoustical rating of the
structure walls must be maintained.
Penetration of walls by cabinets or other penetrations, unless openings and voids are sealed with fireproof materials,
is prohibited. Fire-rated walls must not have the rating reduced by penetration s or reduction of thickness.
An acceptable means of identifying fire extinguisher location must be done by an arrow type sign. See Appendix A,
a-1-6-5 of NFPA pamphlet 10.
All fire extinguishers are to be new, complete, tested, certified, ready for use, and conform to the following:
CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHERS: Red enameled-steel or aluminum equipped with valve, discharge
hose and horn, squeeze-grip lever, and mounting bracket, if not cabinet installed./ Minimum rating 5 BC.
MULTI-PURPOSE EXTINGUISHERS: Red enameled-steel pressurized type equipped with pressure
gauge, discharge nozzle, squeeze-grip lever, and mounting bracket, if not cabinet installed. These
extinguishers are dry chemical for Class A, B, and C fires. Minimum rating 4A 60 BC.
For computer rooms, expensive laboratory installations and similar locations, which must be protected from damage,
provide FM 200 with at least 9 lbs. 2A 10BC rating.
Submit for approval product data, and O&M submittals.
The contractor is responsible for coordinating the partition types with the dimensions of the recessed fire extinguisher
cabinets. The contractor must provide the appropriate size recessed cabinet for each fire extinguisher location shown
on the contract documents. The contractor is also responsible for field measuring the partitions to ensure that each
recessed cabinet will fit.
Extinguishers in the hallways and common areas shall be mounted in semi recessed cabinets in accordance with
ADA specifications. The top of the extinguisher shall be no higher than 44” from the floor. Extinguishers mounted in
mechanical and equipment rooms need not have a cabinet. In accordance with NFPA 10, each 10 lb extinguisher
covers 3000 square feet with additional extinguishers in labs and elevator rooms.
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Parking Decks should have extinguishers permanently mounted. As a minimum, parking decks shall have at least
one at the top and bottom of every ramp and at each door to or at the top and bottom of each stairway.
If not already provided, a fire extinguisher is to be mounted on a wall mounted bracket with a sign in each mechanical
room.
DEMOUNTABLE PARTITIONS:
If outlets, switches, etc. are furnished by the partition manufacturer, specify devices of same quality as those
specified in Division 16. (Note limitations and prohibitions regarding conduit types and sizes.)
TOILET AND SHOWER ACCESSORIES
EMERGENCY SHOWERS AND EYE WASHES
Provide emergency showers with floor drains and eyewashes within 100 feet or within 10 seconds of a chemical
substance deemed hazardous.
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