SECTION 08 4333
BULLET-RESISTANT ALUMINUM STOREFRONTS
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GENERAL
1.1
1.2
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
Bullet-resistant aluminum storefront assemblies.
B.
Related Sections:
1.
Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.
REFERENCES
A.
American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
1.
611 - Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.
2.
2605 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior
Performing Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
B.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Structures.
C.
American Welding Society (AWS) D1.2/D1.2M - Structural Welding Code - Aluminum.
D.
ASTM International (ASTM) (www.astm.org):
1.
B221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Profiles, and Tubes.
2.
C509 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material.
3.
C864 - Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal Gaskets, Setting
Blocks, and Spacers.
4.
E283 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls
and Doors.
5.
E330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls,
and Doors under the Influence of Wind Loads.
6.
E331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Doors, and Curtain
Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Differential.
E.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 361 - Safe Rooms for Tornadoes and Hurricanes:
Guidance for Community and Residential Safe Rooms.
F.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 752 - Bullet Resisting Equipment.
G.
US General Services Administration (GSA) P-100 - Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings
Service.
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1.4
1.5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.
Design Requirements: Design [exterior] systems to withstand:
1.
Design wind pressure in accordance with [ASCE 7,] [Building Code,] [____,] with maximum
allowable deflection of L/175, tested in accordance with ASTM E330.
2.
Movement caused by an ambient temperature range of 120 degrees F and a surface
temperature range of 160 degrees F.
B.
Performance Requirements:
1.
Air infiltration: Maximum 0.06 CFM per square foot of fixed area at static pressure differential of
6.24 PSF tested to ASTM E283.
2.
Water infiltration: No uncontrolled water leakage, tested to ASTM E331 at minimum test
pressure of 12.0 PSF.
3.
Uniform structural loading: No glass breakage or permanent damage to fasteners or system
components, tested to ASTM E330 at 1.5 times design pressure.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Submittals for Review:
1.
Shop Drawings: Include frame profiles and sizes, type and spacing of frame anchors,
reinforcement size and locations, details of joints and connections, and welding details.
2.
Product Data: Include product description for storefront assemblies including bullet-resistant
rating.
3.
Samples: [2 x 2] [__ x __] inch coating samples [showing available colors.] [in specified color.]
B.
Sustainable Design Submittals:
1.
Recycled Content: Certify percentages of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content.
2.
Regional Materials: Indicate cost of products harvested, extracted, recovered, or manufactured
within 500 mile radius of Project site.
C.
Closeout Submittals:
1.
Maintenance Data: Include instructions for cleaning of glazed panels.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
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DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
Do not cover with non vented coverings that create excessive humidity.
B.
Remove wet coverings immediately.
PART 2
2.1
2.2
Storefront Assemblies:
1.
Ballistic Level [4,] [5,] [8,] tested to UL 752.
2.
GSA P-100, Classifications C Blast Resistant.
3.
Rated to FEMA 361.
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Contract Documents are based on Model TH600 by ARMORTEX, 5926 Corridor Parkway, Schertz,
Texas, 800-880-8306, www.armortex.com.
B.
Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]
MATERIALS
A.
Aluminum Extrusions:
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2.
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2.4
2.5
ASTM B221, 6061-T6 alloy and temper; minimum 38.0 KSI ultimate tensile strength and
minimum 35.0 KSI yield strength.
Recycled content: Minimum [__] percent, with minimum [__] percent classified as post
consumer.
ACCESSORIES
A.
Internal Fasteners: Type 18-8 stainless steel.
B.
Interior Glazing Gaskets: ASTM C509, Type II, Option 1 and ASTM C864; closed cellular neoprene,
40 to 50 Shore A durometer.
C.
Exterior Glazing Gaskets: ASTM C864; solid neoprene, 65 to 75 Shore A durometer.
D.
Glazing: Accept 1-1/4 to 2-1/16 inch thick glazing materials.
FABRICATION
A.
Fabricate frames from extruded aluminum with 2-1/2 inch face width x 6 inch overall depth.
B.
Fabricate with tight joints and connections providing hairline joints and true alignment of adjacent
members.
C.
Glazing not removable from threat side of assembly.
D.
Welding: In accordance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M. Grind exposed welds flush and smooth.
FINISHES
A.
Aluminum: AAMA 611, Architectural Class I anodized, [clear.] [dark bronze.]
**** OR ****
B.
PART 3
3.1
3.2
Aluminum: AAMA 2605, fluoropolymer coating containing minimum 70 percent PVDF resins, [____]
color [to be selected from manufacturer's full color range].
EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
A.
Install door and frame assemblies in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved Shop
Drawings.
B.
Set plumb, square, and level.
C.
Secure to adjacent construction using fastener type best suited to application.
D.
Field alterations to door and frame assemblies other than drilling and tapping for surface-mounted
hardware not permitted unless approved in advance by manufacturer and Architect.
ADJUSTING
A.
Touch up minor scratches and abrasions to match factory finish.
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