Contract \# **TW-0928**AQ-1486A

November 21, 1997

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 06401-S

[INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK]{.underline}

[Page]{.underline}

[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 Description of Work

1.02 References

1.03 Submittals

1.04 Quality Assurance

1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1.06 Project Conditions

1.07 Coordination

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials

2.02 Cabinet Hardware and Accessory Materials

2.03 Installation Materials

2.04 Fabrication, General

2.05 Laminate Clad Cabinets (Plastic-Covered Casework)

2.06 Countertops

2.07 Video and Large Conference Rooms Custom Wood Cabinets 8

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Preparation

3.02 Installation

3.03 Adjusting and Cleaning

3.04 Protection

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 06401-S

[INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK]{.underline}

# PART 1 - GENERAL

## 1.01 [DESCRIPTION OF WORK]{.underline}

A. [Furnish and install]{.underline} architectural woodwork as shown on
Contract documents, and as specified herein.

1\. Laminate-clad cabinets (plastic-covered casework).

2\. Custom fabricated Video and Large Conference rooms countertops and
cabinets.

3\. Plastic-laminate countertops.

4\. Hardware.

B. [Related Sections]{.underline}: Refer to the following sections for
related work:

1\. Division 6, Section "Rough Carpentry" for the following:

a\. Furring, blocking, and other carpentry work concealed in the wall.

b\. Interior carpentry exposed to view.

2\. Division 7, Section "Joint Sealants" for caulking gap between
woodwork and substrates.

3\. Division 9, Section "Painting" for field painting of cabinets.

## 1.02 [REFERENCES]{.underline}

A. [American Laminator's Association (ALA)]{.underline}

B. [American National Standards Institute (ANSI)]{.underline}

A208.1 Wood Particleboard

A208.2 Medium Density Fiberboard for Interior Use

C. [American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)]{.underline}

B18.6.1 Wood Screws (Inch Series)

D. [American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)]{.underline}

D 523 Test Method for Specular Gloss

E. [Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)]{.underline}

AWI Quality Standards 6th Edition Version 1.1

F. [Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BMHA)]{.underline}

A156.9 Cabinet Hardware

A156.18 Materials and Finishes

G. [Federal Specification (FS)]{.underline}

1\. FF-N-105 Nails, Brads, Staples, and Spikes: Wire, Cut and Wrought

2\. FS-MM-L736 Lumber and Hardwood

3\. FS-MMM-A-130 Adhesive, Contact

H. [Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA)]{.underline}

HP 1 Interim Voluntary Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood

I. [National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)]{.underline}

LD 3 High-Pressure Decorative Laminates

J. [National Particleboard Association (NPA)]{.underline}

9 Voluntary Standard for Formaldehyde Emission from Medium Density
Fiberboard (MDF)

## 1.03 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Submit the following in accordance with
provisions of Division 1, Section 01300-S "Descriptive Submittals."

B. [Product data for each type]{.underline} of product and process
specified and incorporated into items of architectural woodwork during
fabrication, finishing, and installation.

C. [Shop drawings showing location]{.underline} of each item,
dimensioned plans and elevations, large-scale details, attachment
devices, and other components.

1\. Show details half-size.

2\. Show locations and sizes of furring, blocking, and hanging strips,
including concealed blocking and reinforcing specified in other
Sections.

3\. Show locations and sizes of cutouts and holes for plumbing fixtures,
faucets, soap dispensers, and other items installed in architectural
woodwork.

D. [Samples for initial selection]{.underline} of the following in form
of manufacturer\'s standard color charts consisting of actual units or
sections of units showing full range of colors, textures, and patterns
available for each type of material indicated.

1\. Plastic laminate.

2\. Sealant color.

3\. Cabinet wood Samples to match door species, grain and finish

E. [Product certificates]{.underline} signed by woodwork manufacturer
certifying that products comply with specified requirements.

## 1.04 [QUALITY ASSURANCE]{.underline}

A. [Fabricator Qualifications]{.underline}: Firm experienced in
producing architectural woodwork similar to that indicated for this
Project, and with record of successful in-service performance, as well
as sufficient production capacity to produce required units without
delaying Work.

B. [Single-Source Responsibility for Fabrication and
Installation:]{.underline} Engage qualified woodworking firm to assume
undivided responsibility for fabricating, finishing, and installing
woodwork specified in this Section.

C. [Quality Standard]{.underline}: Except as otherwise indicated, comply
with the following standard:

[AWI Quality Custom]{.underline} : \"Architectural Woodwork Quality
Standards" of the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) for grades of
interior architectural woodwork, construction, finishes, and other
requirements.

D. [Source of Cabinet Accessories]{.underline}: Provide accessories
obtained from one single source for each type of hardware and
accessories so that finishes match.

## 1.05 [DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING]{.underline}

A. [Protect woodwork]{.underline} during transit, delivery, storage, and
handling to prevent damage, soilage, and deterioration.

B. [Do not deliver]{.underline} woodwork until painting and similar
operations that could damage, soil, or deteriorate woodwork have been
completed in installation areas. If woodwork must be stored in other
than installation areas, store only in areas whose environmental
conditions meet requirements specified in Article 1.06, "Project
Conditions."

## 1.06 [PROJECT CONDITIONS]{.underline}

A. [Environmental Limitations]{.underline}: Do not deliver or install
woodwork until building is enclosed, wet-work is completed, and HVAC
system is operating and will maintain temperature and relative humidity
at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.

B. [Field Measurements]{.underline}: Where woodwork is indicated to be
fitted to other construction, check actual dimensions of other
construction by accurate field measurements before fabrication, and show
recorded measurements on final shop drawings. Coordinate fabrication
schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying Work.

1\. Verify locations of concealed framing, blocking, reinforcements, and
furring that support woodwork by accurate field measurements before
being enclosed. Record measurements on final shop drawings.

2\. Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying Work,
guarantee dimensions for accurate fit and proceed with fabricating
woodwork without field measurements. Provide allowance for trimming at
site and coordinate construction to ensure that actual dimensions
correspond to guaranteed dimensions.

## 1.07 [COORDINATION]{.underline}

[Coordinate sizes and locations]{.underline} of framing, blocking,
furring, reinforcements, and other related units of Work specified in
other sections to ensure that interior architectural woodwork can be
supported and installed.

# PART 2 - PRODUCTS

## 2.01 [MATERIALS]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Provide materials that comply with
requirements of AWI quality standard for each type of woodwork and
quality grade indicated and, where the following products are part of
interior woodwork, with requirements of referenced product standards
that apply to product characteristics indicated:

1\. [Medium-Density Fiberboard]{.underline}: ANSI A208.2.

2\. [Particleboard]{.underline}: ANSI A208.1, Grade M-2.

3\. [Formaldehyde Emission Level for Medium-Density
Fiberboard:]{.underline} Comply with requirements of NPA 9.

B. [High-Pressure Decorative Laminate]{.underline}: NEMA LD 3, grades as
indicated, or if not indicated, as required by woodwork quality
standard.

[Available Manufacturers]{.underline}: provide high pressure laminates
by one of the following:

Formica Corp.

Nevamar Corp.

Pioneer Plastics Corp.

Ralph Wilson Plastics Co.

Substitutions only under provisions of Division 1, Section 01600-S.

C.  [Adhesive for Bonding Plastic Laminate]{.underline}: Waterbase
    contact cement.

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A.  [Thermoset Decorative Overlay:]{.underline} Decorative surface of
    thermally fused polyester or melamine-impregnated web, bonded to
    specified substrate and complying with ALA 1992.

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A.  Video and Large Conference rooms cabinets: Wood veneer to match door
    species, grain and finish.

## 2.02 [CABINET HARDWARE AND ACCESSORY MATERIALS]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Provide cabinet hardware and accessory
materials associated with architectural cabinets.

B.  [Cabinet Hardware Schedule]{.underline}: Refer to Contract Drawings
    for schedule of required cabinet hardware for architectural
    cabinets.

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B.  [Hardware Standard]{.underline}: BHMA A156.9

D. [Exposed Hardware Finishes]{.underline}: For exposed hardware,
provide finish that complies with BHMA A156.18 for type of finish.

E. [For concealed hardware]{.underline} provide manufacturer\'s standard
finish that complies with product class requirements of BHMA A156.9.

## 2.03 [INSTALLATION MATERIALS]{.underline}

A. [Screws]{.underline}: Select material, type, size, and finish
required for each use. Comply with ASME B18.6.1 for applicable
requirements.

B.  [Nails]{.underline}: Select material, type, size, and finish
    required for each use. Comply with FS FF-N-105 for applicable
    requirements.

C. [Anchors]{.underline}: Select material, type, size, and finish
required for each substrate for secure anchorage. Provide nonferrous
metal or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts on inside face of
exterior walls and elsewhere as required for corrosion resistance.
Provide toothed steel or lead expansion bolt devices for
drilled-in-place anchors.

## 2.04 [FABRICATION, GENERAL]{.underline}

A. [Interior Woodwork Grade]{.underline}: Provide interior woodwork
complying with referenced quality standard and of the following grade.

[Grade]{.underline}: Custom.

B. [Wood Moisture Content]{.underline}: Comply with requirements of
referenced quality standard for wood moisture content in relation to
relative humidity conditions existing during time of fabrication and in
installation areas.

C. [Fabricate woodwork]{.underline} to dimensions, profiles, and details
indicated. Ease edges to radius indicated for the following:

Corners of cabinets: 1/16-inch (1.59-mm).

D. [Complete fabrication]{.underline}, including assembly, finishing,
and hardware application, before shipment to Project site to maximum
extent possible. Disassemble components only as necessary for shipment
and installation. Where necessary for fitting at site, provide ample
allowance for scribing, trimming, and fitting.

E. [Shop-cut openings]{.underline}, to maximum extent possible, to
receive hardware, appliances, plumbing fixtures, electrical work, and
similar items. Locate openings accurately and use templates or
roughing-in diagrams to produce accurately sized and shaped openings.
Smooth edges of cutouts and, where located in countertops and similar
exposures, seal edges with water-resistant coating.

F. [Furnish and deliver]{.underline} to the building all hardware items
not shop installed, complete with templates, keys, screws and hardware
manufacturer's installation directions.

## 2.05 [LAMINATE CLAD CABINETS (PLASTIC-COVERED CASEWORK)]{.underline}

A. [Quality Standard]{.underline}: Comply with AWI Section 400.

1\. [AWI Type of Cabinet Construction]{.underline}: Flush overlay.

[Reveal Dimension]{.underline}: As indicated on Contract documents.

2\. [Colors, Patterns, and Finishes]{.underline}: As selected at time of
submittals from manufacturer's standard color samples, unless noted
otherwise elsewhere in Contract documents.

B. [Laminate Cladding for Exposed Surfaces]{.underline}: High-pressure
decorative laminate complying with the following requirements:

1\. [Horizontal Surfaces Other Than Tops]{.underline}: GP-28,
0.028-inch- (0.071-mm-) nominal thickness.

2\. [Postformed Surfaces]{.underline}: PF 42, 0.042-inch- (1.07-mm-)
nominal thickness.

3\. [Vertical Surfaces]{.underline}: GP-28, 0.028-inch- (0.071-mm-)
nominal thickness.

4\. [Edges]{.underline}: GP-28, 0.028-inch (0.071-mm-) nominal
thickness.

C. [Materials for Semi-exposed Surfaces:]{.underline} Provide surface
materials indicated below.

1\. [Surfaces Other than Drawer Bodies]{.underline}: High-pressure
decorative laminate, Grade GP-28, 0.028-inch (0.071-mm) nominal
thickness.

2\. [Drawer Sides and Backs]{.underline}: Thermoset decorative overlay.

3\. [Drawer Bottoms]{.underline}: Thermoset decorative overlay.

## 2.06 [COUNTERTOPS]{.underline}

A. [Quality Standard]{.underline}: Comply with AWI Section 400.

B. [Type of Top]{.underline}: High-pressure decorative laminate
complying with the following:

1\. [Grade]{.underline}: GP-50, 0.050-inch (1.27-mm) nominal thickness.

2\. [Colors, Patterns, and Finishes]{.underline}: As selected at time of
submittals from manufacturer's standard color samples, unless noted
otherwise elsewhere in Contract documents.

3\. [Edge Treatment]{.underline}: As indicated on Contract documents.

4\. [Core Material]{.underline}: Medium-density particleboard.

2.07 Video and Large Conference Rooms Custom Wood Cabinets

A. [Quality Standard]{.underline}: Comply with AWI Section 400

B. [Type of Counter Top]{.underline}: Solid Surfacing Material

1\. [Colors, Patterns and Finishes]{.underline}: As shown on "Finish Key
and Specifications of Materials", drawing 105632/A1

2\. [Edge Treatment]{.underline}: As shown on "Finish Key and
Specifications of Materials", drawing 105632/A1

# PART 3 - EXECUTION

## 3.01 [PREPARATION]{.underline}

A. [Condition woodwork]{.underline} to average prevailing humidity
conditions in installation areas before installing.

B. [Before installing]{.underline} architectural woodwork, examine
shop-fabricated work for completion and complete work as required,
including back priming and removal of packing.

## 3.02 [INSTALLATION]{.underline}

A. [Quality Standard]{.underline}: Install woodwork to comply with AWI
Section 1700.

B. [Install woodwork plumb]{.underline}, level, true, and straight with
no distortions. Shim as required with concealed shims. Install to
tolerance of 1/8-inch in 96-inches (3.18-mm in 2438-mm-) for plumb and
level (including tops).

C. [Scribe and cut woodwork]{.underline} to fit adjoining work, and
refinish cut surfaces or repair damaged finish at cuts.

D. [Anchor woodwork]{.underline} to anchors or blocking built in or
directly attached to substrates. Secure to grounds, stripping and
blocking with countersunk, concealed fasteners and blind nailing as
required for complete installation.

E. [Cabinets]{.underline}: Install without distortion so that doors and
drawers fit openings properly, and are accurately aligned. Adjust
hardware to center doors and drawers in openings, and to provide
unencumbered operation. Complete installation of hardware and accessory
items as indicated.

Install cabinets with no more than 1/8-inch in 96-inch (3.18-mm in
2438-mm-) sag, bow, or other variation from a straight line.

F. [Tops]{.underline}: Anchor securely to base units and other support
systems as indicated. Caulk space between backsplash and wall with
specified sealant.

1\. Install countertops with no more than 1/8 inch in 96-inch (3.18-mm
in 2438-mm-) sag, bow, or other variation from a straight line.

2\. Secure backsplashes to tops with concealed metal brackets at
16-inches (406.4-mm-) o. c.

## 3.03 [ADJUSTING AND CLEANING]{.underline}

A. [Repair damaged and defective woodwork]{.underline} where possible to
eliminate functional and visual defects; where not possible to repair,
replace woodwork. Adjust joinery for uniform appearance.

B. [Clean]{.underline}, lubricate, and adjust hardware.

C. [Clean woodwork]{.underline} on exposed and semi-exposed surfaces.
Touch up shop-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.

## 3.04 [PROTECTION]{.underline}

[Provide final protection]{.underline} and maintain conditions, in a
manner acceptable to Sandia Delegated Representative that ensures that
woodwork is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial
Completion.

END OF SECTION