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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division
01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this
Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.
1.02
REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified
by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be
applicable to this Project.
C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and
standards.
1.03
QUALITY ASSURANCE
[DELETE BELOW IF NO RATED ASSEMBLIES.]
[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE AND IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING]
A. Fire Resistance Ratings: Where indicated, provide materials and construction which are
identical to those of assemblies whose fire resistance rating has been determined per ASTM
E 119 by a testing and inspecting organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
[DELETE BELOW IF NOT APPLICABLE TO ASSEMBLIES INDICATED. INDICATE RATING, TESTING AGENCY,
AND TESTING AGENCY'S DESIGN DESIGNATION ON DRAWINGS.]
1. Provide fire resistance rated assemblies identical to those indicated by reference to GA
File No's. in GA 600 "Fire Resistance Design Manual" or to design designations in U.L.
"Fire Resistance Directory" or in listing of other testing agencies acceptable to authorities
having jurisdiction.
1.04
SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. Submit product data consisting of manufacturer's product Specifications and installation
instructions for each product, including data showing compliance with the requirements.
B. Record Documents:
1. Provide record approved product data.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
GENERAL
A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and local
requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
2.02
MANUFACTURERS
A. Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products which may be
incorporated in the Work include:
1. Dale/Incor Inc.
2. Dietrich Industries Inc.
3. Marino/Ware
4. Unimast Inc.
5. USG Corp.
2.03
STEEL FRAMING FOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS
A. Design Criteria: Design metal stud partitions to have deflection not to exceed l/240 under a 5
psf lateral load. Where height of stud required exceeds the deflection criteria shown in
manufacturer's printed engineering charts, provide heavier gauge studs, or closer spacing, as
required for actual span conditions.
B. Steel Studs and Runners: ASTM C 645, with flange edges of studs bent back 90 degrees
and doubled over to form 3/16 inch minimum lip (return) and complying with the following
requirements for minimum thickness and depth:
1. Thickness: 0.0270 inch (22 gauge, or structurally equivalent), unless otherwise indicated.
[NORMALLY RETAIN ABOVE (22 GA) AS THE MDACC STANDARD REQUIRED FOR USE ON REMODELING
PROJECTS, AND DELETE PARAGRAPH BELOW. USE OF STUDS ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE THE
EQUIVALENT OF 22 GA IS ACCEPTABLE. USE OF 25 GA IS PERMITTED ONLY IN BUILDINGS NOT OWNED
BY MDACC, AND WHERE IT IS THE BUILDING OWNER’S STANDARD IN IT’S LEASE SPACE]
2. Thickness: 0.0179 inch (25 gauge, or structurally equivalent) where indicated.
[MDACC TYPICALLY REQUIRES USE OF 20 GAUGE OR ITS STRUCTURAL EQUIVALENT (BELOW) AT DOOR
JAMBS]
3. Thickness: 0.0329 inch (20 gauge, or structurally equivalent) where indicated.
4. Thickness: As indicated.
[RETAIN OR REVISE DEFAULT REQUIREMENT FROM CHOICES ABOVE AND BELOW. DELETE, RETAIN OR
REVISE EXCEPTIONS OR RETAIN "AS INDICATED" IF BOTH DEFAULT AND EXCEPTIONS DELETED.
COORDINATE DEPTH WITH GAUGE SELECTED TO ENSURE REQUIRED SPANS CAN BE ACHIEVED]
5. Depth: 3-5/8 inches, unless otherwise indicated.
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6. Depth: 6 inches where indicated.
7. Depth: 4 inches where indicated.
8. Depth: 2-1/2 inches where indicated.
9. Depth: 1-5/8 inches where indicated.
10. Depth: As indicated.
C. Steel Rigid Furring Channels: ASTM C 645, hat shaped, depth and minimum thickness of
base (uncoated) metal as follows:
1. Depth: 7/8 inch.
2. Depth: 1-1/2 inch.
3. Thickness: 0.0329 inch (20 gauge), unless otherwise indicated.
[NORMALLY RETAIN ABOVE (20 GAUGE) AND DELETE PARAGRAPHS BELOW UNLESS SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR THE PROJECT.]
4. Thickness: 0.0179 inch (25 gauge) where indicated.
5. Thickness: 0.0270 inch (22 gauge) where indicated.
6. Thickness: As indicated.
D. Furring Brackets: Serrated arm type, adjustable, fabricated from corrosion resistant steel
sheet complying with ASTM C 645, minimum thickness of base (uncoated) metal of 0.0329
inch, designed for screw attachment to steel studs and steel rigid furring channels used for
furring.
[REFER TO MFRS' TECHNICAL LITERATURE FOR LIMITATIONS IN USE OF THEIR RESILIENT FURRING
CHANNELS.]
E. Steel Resilient Furring Channels: Manufacturer's standard product designed to reduce sound
transmission, complying with ASTM C 645 for base metal, finish and widths of face and
fastening flange, fabricated to form 1/2 inch deep channel of the following configuration:
1. Single Leg Configuration: Assymetric shaped channel with face connected to a single
flange by a single slotted leg (web).
[RETAIN ABOVE OR BELOW OR BOTH, IF THIRD REQUIREMENT RETAINED.]
2. Double Leg Configuration: Hat shaped channel, with 1-1/2 inch wide face connected to
flanges by double slotted or expanded metal legs (webs).
3. Configuration: Either one indicated above.
[BELOW AVAILABLE IN DEPTHS OF 1, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2, AND 3 INCHES. USG PRODUCT HAS SLOTTED WEB.]
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F. Z Furring Members: Manufacturer's standard zee shaped furring members with slotted or
nonslotted web, fabricated from hot dip galvanized steel sheet complying with ASTM A 525,
Coating Designation G60; with a minimum base metal (uncoated) thickness of 0.0179 inch,
face flange of 1-1/4 inch, wall attachment flange of 7/8 inch, and of depth required to fit
insulation thickness indicated.
G. Fasteners: Provide fasteners of type, material, size, corrosion resistance, holding power and
other properties required to fasten steel framing and furring members securely to substrates
involved; complying with the recommendations of gypsum drywall manufacturers for
applications indicated.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local requirements,
referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
B. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published recommendations.
3.02
INSTALLATION OF STEEL FRAMING, GENERAL
[ASTM C 840 INCLUDES REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ASTM C 754.]
A. Steel Framing Installation Standard: Install steel framing to comply with ASTM C 754 and
with ASTM C 840 requirements that apply to framing installation.
1. Steel Stud Systems to Receive Metal Lath: Comply with requirements of ML/SFA 920,
"Guide" "Specifications for Metal Lathing and Furring" applicable to each installation
condition and type of metal stud system indicated.
B. Install supplementary framing, blocking and bracing at terminations in the Work and for
support of fixtures, equipment services, heavy trim, grab bars, toilet accessories, furnishings,
and similar construction to comply with details indicated and with recommendations of
gypsum board manufacturer, or if none available, with "Gypsum Construction Handbook"
published by United States Gypsum Co.
[INDICATE ISOLATION DETAILS ON DRAWINGS OR INSERT DETAILED DESCRIPTION HERE.]
C. Isolate steel framing from building structure to prevent transfer of loading imposed by
structural movement, at locations indicated below to comply with details shown on Drawings:
1. Where edges of suspended ceilings abut building structure horizontally at ceiling
perimeters or penetration of structural elements.
2. Where partition and wall framing abuts overhead structure.
[RETAIN BELOW ONLY IF DETAILS PROVIDED ON DRAWINGS; OTHERWISE DESCRIBE CONNECTION
REQUIRED IN DETAIL.]
a.
Provide slip or cushioned type joints as detailed to attain lateral support, avoid axial
loading, and maintain structural performance of partition.
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[RETAIN BELOW IF NO DETAILS PROVIDED]
b.
At non-load bearing partitions constructed to underside of floor or roof deck,
provide for ½ inch of deflection at studs. Attach studs to slotted track, or hold studs
down from top of deep leg track and do not attach to track.
c.
Provide UL-listed components for use in fire resistance rated head of partition joint
systems indicated.
D. Do not bridge building expansion and control joints with steel framing or furring members;
independently frame both sides of joints with framing or furring members or as indicated.
3.03
INSTALLATION OF STEEL FRAMING FOR FURRED CEILINGS AND SOFFITS
[THIS ARTICLE IS FOR FURRED CEILINGS AND SOFFITS, NOT FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS WHICH ARE
INCLUDED IN GYP BD SECTION]
[DELETE THIS ARTICLE IF NO SUSPENDED AND FURRED CEILINGS.]
[DELETE BELOW IF NO WOOD FRAMING (CEILING JOISTS/BEAMS, STUDS, ETC.).]
A. Screw furring members to wood framing.
B. Secure hangers to structural support by connecting directly to structure where possible,
otherwise connect to cast in concrete inserts or other anchorage devices or fasteners as
indicated.
C. Do not connect or suspend steel framing from ducts, pipes or conduit.
D. Keep hangers and braces two inches clear of ducts, pipes and conduits.
[REVISE BELOW TO INDICATE SPECIFIC TYPE OF HANGER IF DIFFERENT FROM HANGERS USED TO
SUSPEND FRAMING.]
E. Sway brace suspended steel framing with hangers used for support.
F. Install suspended steel framing components in sizes and at spacings indicated but not less
than that required by referenced steel framing installation standard.
G. For exterior soffits provide cross bracing and additional framing indicated or required to resist
wind uplift.
3.04
INSTALLATION OF STEEL FRAMING FOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS
A. Install runners (tracks) at floors, ceilings and structural walls and columns where gypsum
drywall stud system abuts other construction.
1. Where studs are installed directly against exterior walls, install asphalt felt strips between
studs and wall.
[BELOW IS BASED ON RECOMMENDATION IN GA-216 FOR ALL FRAMING. ASTM C 840 REQUIRES ONLY
THAT FRAMING AND SUBSTRATES BE INSTALLED SO THAT, AFTER GYPSUM BOARD HAS BEEN
INSTALLED, THE FINISHED SURFACE WILL BE IN AN EVEN PLANE. DELETE BELOW IF ASTM C 840
REQUIREMENT ACCEPTABLE.]
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B. Installation Tolerances: Install each steel framing and furring member so that fastening
surface does not vary more than 1/8 inch from plane of faces of adjacent framing.
C. Extend partition framing full height to structural supports or substrates above suspended
ceilings, except where partitions are indicated to terminate at suspended ceilings. Continue
framing over frames for doors and openings and frame around ducts penetrating partitions
above ceiling to provide support for gypsum board.
[RETAIN ABOVE WITH BELOW OR REVISE TO MAKE BELOW DEFAULT REQUIREMENT AND ABOVE THE
EXCEPTION; OR DELETE BOTH IF NOT APPLICABLE (SUCH AS NO SUSPENDED CEILINGS).]
D. Terminate partition framing at suspended ceilings where indicated.
E. Install steel studs and furring in sizes and at spacings indicated but not less than that required
by referenced steel framing installation standard.
1. For single layer construction: Unless otherwise indicated, 16 inches on center.
F. Install steel studs so that flanges point in the same direction and gypsum boards can be
installed in the direction opposite to that of the flange.
G. Frame door openings to comply with details indicated, with GA 219 and with applicable
published recommendations of gypsum board manufacturer. Attach vertical studs at jambs
with screws either directly to frames or to jamb anchor clips on door frames; install runner
track section (for cripple studs) at head and secure to jamb studs.
[RETAIN BELOW IF SUSPENSION CEILINGS NOT CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING DOOR OPENING AND
CLOSING FORCES. QUALIFY IF EXCEPTIONS.]
1. Extend vertical jamb studs through suspended ceilings and attach to underside of floor or
roof structure above.
[INSTALLATION OF FRAMING FOR ABOVE AND BELOW SHOULD BE FULLY DETAILED.]
H. Frame openings other than door openings to comply with details indicated, or if none
indicated, in same manner as required for door openings; and install framing below sills of
openings to match framing required above door heads.
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