CONSTRUCTION STANDARD SPECIFICATION

SECTION 12700

[SYSTEMS FURNITURE]{.underline}

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Summary [2](#summary)

1.02 References [2](#references)

1.03 Definitions [3](#definitions)

1.04 Submittals [3](#submittals)

1.05 Quality Assurance [3](#quality-assurance)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Manufacturer [3](#manufacturer)

2.02 Anchors And Attachment Devices [4](#__RefHeading___Toc29714518)

2.03 Touch-Up Material [4](#touch-up-material)

2.04 Seating [4](#touch-up-material)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Examination [4](#examination)

3.02 Preparation [5](#preparation)

3.03 Installation [5](#installation)

3.04 Disassembly [6](#disassembly)

3.05 Repair [6](#repair)

CONSTRUCTION STANDARD SPECIFICATION

SECTION 12700

[SYSTEMS FURNITURE]{.underline}

# PART 1 - GENERAL

## 1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes installation and disassembly of systems furniture.

B. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1\. Labor, equipment, and material to install systems furniture.

2\. Labor and equipment to install, or disassemble systems furniture.

3\. Labor, equipment, and material to:

a\. Protect and transport components from Sandia National Laboratories'
(SNL) warehouse, Vendor's warehouse, or other location specified by the
Sandia Delegated Representative (SDR) to final installation location.

b\. Dismantle, package, protect, and transport components to SNL\'s
warehouse.

## 1.02 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

70 National Electrical Code

C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

Listing 1286 Office Furnishings

D. ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities,
Part II: ABA Application and Scoping.

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## 1.03 DEFINITIONS

Systems Furniture: Assembly of furniture, partitions, lighting, cabling,
and wiring.

## 1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Certification for Refurbished Products: Provide written documentation
certifying that refurbished products comply with UL Listing 1286.

B. Design Calculations for Wall Channels: Provide written documentation
certifying that a licensed structural engineer has provided calculations
and design for wall reinforcement that allows the use of wall channels.

## 1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide fabric-covered panels
with the following surface-burning characteristics as determined by
testing identical products per ASTM E84 by UL, or another testing and
inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1\. Flame Spread: 25 or less.

2\. Smoke Developed: 450 or less.

B. Electrical Fixtures, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as
defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Refurbished Steelcase Avenir Products: Provide certification that
products comply with UL Listing 1286.

# PART 2 - PRODUCTS

## 2.01 MANUFACTURER

A. New Installations:

[Haworth:]{.underline} Provide Haworth Premise Furniture Line with
"X-Series" storage, unless indicated that the products are furnished by
SNL.

1.  [Laminate Color:]{.underline} H-AE, Maple

2.  [Main Metal Color:]{.underline} TR-LE, Metallic Silver

3\. [Primary Panel Skin Color:]{.underline} FZ-1, Iowa Manowa

> 4\. [Secondary Panel Skins Color:]{.underline} ZR-4, Yippie Kio

5.  [End Panel, Base Cove, Misc. Non-metal Finish:]{.underline} TR-E,
    Smoke

\- OR -

[Steelcase:]{.underline} Provide Steelcase Answer Furniture Line with
Universal Storage Bins (Avenir to Answer conversion bracket) and
"Universal" storage.

1\. [Laminate Color:]{.underline} 2412, Natural Cherry

2\. [Primary Panel Skin Color:]{.underline} N005, Milano Olivine.

3\. [Secondary Panel Skins Color:]{.underline} P382, Design Tex, Rain.

4\. [Frame Trim Plastic:]{.underline} 6685, Champagne.

5\. [Misc. Metal Paint:]{.underline} 4750, Champagne.

B. Existing Installations: For modifications to existing Steelcase
Avenir and Herman Miller systems furniture configurations, use:

1\. [Haworth:]{.underline} Provide Haworth Premise Furniture Line,
unless indicated that the products are furnished by SNL.

\- OR -

2\. [Steelcase:]{.underline} Provide Steelcase Answer Furniture Line,
unless indicated that the products are furnished by SNL.
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2.02 ANCHORS AND ATTACHMENT DEVICES

1\. Fasteners and Anchors: Approved by manufacturer for use in intended
application to support fully-loaded partition components.

2\. Do not use wood plugs, lead wool, lead lag-screw shields, or plastic
threaded shields.

## 2.03 TOUCH-UP MATERIAL

Touch-up material: Manufacturer's recommended product.

0.  SEATING

Reference SNL's Just-in-Time (JIT) catalog for seating options from both
furniture Vendors.

# PART 3 - EXECUTION

## 3.01 EXAMINATION

Examine floors and conditions for compliance with requirements,
installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting performance of
systems furniture. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected.

## 3.02 PREPARATION

A. Protect existing work.

B. Cleaning: Before installing systems furniture, vacuum floor and
remove dust, dirt, and debris.

## 3.03 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install systems furniture in accordance with manufacturer's
installation instructions, requirements of this specification, ADA and
ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, Part II: ABA
Application and Scoping requirements and Contract Drawings.

> 1\. Haworth: Haworth Premise Systems Furniture, Specification Guide.
>
> 2\. Steelcase: Steelcase Systems Furniture Answer Solutions
> Specification Guide.

B. Coordinate with work of other trades that are affected by systems
furniture installation.

1\. Install systems furniture after floor coverings and suspended
acoustical ceilings have been installed.

2\. Electrical/communication terminations shall be performed by a
qualified electrician assigned to the task by SNL.

C. Install panel runs level, plumb, and straight with perpendicular
intersections.

D. Install panels level with integral, concealed adjustable devices with
not more than 1/4 inch between panel base and finish floor. Do not use
shims. Install vertical and horizontal panel joints flush.

E. Adjust panel components and hardware, insuring that proper rigidity
and balance are maintained.

F. Furnish and install anchoring devices as required, and secure panels
to walls using concealed fasteners.

Attach partition components to existing building components with anchors
approved for the application as recommended by manufacturer.

G. Wall channels are permitted and must be installed in accordance to
manufacturers guidelines. The channels must be installed with the bottom
of the channel starting at floor level. Any set of channels wider than
36" must be accompanied by a horizontal brace that is secured into the
studs of the wall.

H. Keep furniture assembly areas and egress paths clear of boxes, parts
and debris. Do not block building exits or exiting corridors. Remove
trash daily to avoid trip hazards and fire potential.

I. Protect all existing site landscaping, building wall finishes and
flooring from damage during the furniture installation. The furniture
installation Contractor shall repair or replace, at their cost, damage
to SNL property during the furniture installation.

## 3.04 DISASSEMBLY

A. Disassemble systems furniture using procedures, sequencing and
workmanship to minimize damage to components.

B. Deliver systems furniture to SNL\'s warehouse in approximately the
same component assemblies as issued.

C. Small components shall be boxed, taped to, or bagged with major
assembly component, and each unit shall contain only one type of
component set.

D. Deliver assemblies on proper sized pallets, and stack to prevent
damage and spillage during transportation.

1\. Place panels on pallets with cardboard, or other separators of
sufficient thickness between panels to prevent damage.

2\. Panels on pallet shall be graduated with larger panels on the bottom
and smaller panels on top. Stack no more than twelve panels high.
Worksurfaces, bins, and accessory components shall be palletized to
prevent damage.

## 3.05 REPAIR

Repair damaged or defaced work, or replace with new work as acceptable
to SDR at no charge to SNL.

A. Panels or system furniture parts that are damaged by Contractor shall
be repaired, or replaced at Contractor\'s expense.

B. Repairs shall comply with requirements of Quality Assurance Article.

END OF SECTION