July 22, 1994

Contract #TW0592

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 08110-S

[STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES]{.underline}

Page

[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 Description Of Work 2

1.02 Submittals 2

1.03 Quality Assurance 3

1.04 Delivery, Storage, And Handling 3

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Manufacturers 3

2.02 Materials 4

2.03 Doors 4

2.04 Hollow Metal Panels 5

2.05 Frames 5

2.06 Door Louvers 7

2.07 Stops And Moldings 8

2.08 Fabrication, General 8

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Examination 9

3.02 Installation 9

3.03 Adjust And Clean 10

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 08110-S

[STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES]{.underline}

# PART 1 - GENERAL

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

A. This section includes commercial-quality steel doors and frames for
doors and related openings, hollow metal panels, and louvers in these
doors and frames.

B. [Related Sections]{.underline}: The following sections contain
requirements that relate to this Section.

1\. Division 8 Section \"Finish Hardware\" for door hardware installed
in doors and frames.

2\. Division 8 Section \"Wood Doors\" for solid-core wood doors
installed in steel frames.

3\. Division 9 Section \"Painting\" for field painting of doors and
frames.

4\. Instrumentation Drawings:

1\. See Drawing 104613 E3 , Access Control System Details, for PIN pad
(Hirsch) requirements.

2\. See Drawings 104593 E6, 104593 E9, and 104593 E14, Access Control
Plan, Area 6, for integral conduit on electrically operated double
doors.

## 1.02 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

A. [Product Data]{.underline}: Manufacturer\'s specifications for
fabrication and installation, including data substantiating that
products comply with requirements.

B. [Shop Drawings]{.underline}: For fabrication and installation of
steel doors and frames work. Include details of each frame type,
elevations of door design types, conditions at openings, details of
construction, location and installation requirements of finish hardware
and reinforcements, and details of joints and connections.

1\. Provide a schedule of doors and frames using same reference numbers
for details and openings as those on the Contract Drawings.

## 1.03 [QUALITY ASSURANCE]{.underline}

A. Provide steel doors and frames manufactured in accordance with
SDI-100 by a single firm specializing in the production of this type of
work.

B. [Fire-Rated Door Assemblies]{.underline}: Units that comply with NFPA
80 and that are labeled and listed by UL or Factory Mutual (FM).

C. Provide doors and frames from same manufacturer.

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

A. Deliver doors and frames palleted, wrapped, and crated to provide
protection during transit and job storage.

B. Inspect doors and frames upon delivery for damage. Minor damages may
be repaired provided refinished items are equal in all respects to new
work and acceptable to the SDR; otherwise, remove and replace damaged
items as directed.

C. Store doors and frames at the building site under cover. Place units
on minimum 4-inch-high wood blocking. Avoid use of nonvented plastic or
canvas shelters that could create a humidity chamber. If cardboard
wrappers on doors become wet, remove cartons immediately. Provide
1/4-inch spaces between stacked doors to promote air circulation.

# PART 2 - PRODUCTS

## 2.01 [MANUFACTURERS]{.underline}

A. [Available Manufacturers]{.underline}: Subject to compliance with
requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated
in the work include, but are not limited to, the following.

1\. [Steel Doors and Frames]{.underline}

a\. Amweld Building Products Division

b\. Ceco, Inc.

c\. Curries Mfg., Inc.

d\. Elco Metal Products, Inc.

e\. Pioneer Industries/Division of CORE Industries, Inc.

f\. Security Metal Products, Inc.

g\. Steelcraft Mfg., Inc.

## 2.02 [MATERIALS]{.underline}

A. [Cold-Rolled Steel Sheets]{.underline}: Commercial quality, level,
carbon steel, complying with ASTM A366.

B. [Hot-Rolled Steel Sheets and Strips]{.underline}: Commercial quality
carbon steel, pickled and oiled, complying with ASTM A569, free of
scale, pitting, or surface defects.

C. [Galvanized Steel Sheets]{.underline}: Zinc-coated carbon steel
sheets of commercial quality, complying with ASTM A 526 and ASTM A525
with A60 or G60 coating designation, mill phosphatized.

D. [Supports and Anchors]{.underline}: Fabricate of not less than
16-gage sheet metal. Galvanized after fabrication units to be built into
exterior walls, complying with ASTM A153, Class B.

E. [Inserts, Bolts, and Fasteners]{.underline}: Manufacturer\'s standard
units, except hot-dip galvanized items to be built into exterior walls,
complying with ASTM A153, Class C or D as applicable.

F. [Shop-Applied Paint]{.underline}: Rust-inhibitive primer, either
air-drying or baking, suitable as base for specified finish paints on
steel surfaces.

## 2.03 [DOORS]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Provide flush design doors, 1-3/4 inches
thick, seamless hollow construction, unless otherwise indicated.

1\. For single-acting swing doors, bevel strike edge 1/8 inch in 2
inches. For double-acting swing doors, round vertical edges with
2-1/8-inch radius.

2\. Unless otherwise required for acoustical or thermal doors, provide
filler of fiberboard, mineral-wool board, or other insulating material
solidly packed full door height to fill voids between inner core
reinforcing members.

3\. Reinforce doors with rigid tubular frame where stiles and rails are
less than 8 inches wide. Form tubular frame with 16-gage steel, welded
to outer sheets.

B. [New Doors in Existing Frames]{.underline}: Coordinate door
hinge/strike locations with existing frames.

C. [Exterior Doors]{.underline}: Fabricate exterior doors of two outer,
galvanized, stretcher-leveled steel sheets not less than 16 gage.
Construct doors with smooth, flush surfaces without visible joints or
seams on exposed faces or stile edges, except around glazed or louvered
panel inserts. Provide weep-hole openings in the bottom of doors to
permit escape of entrapped moisture.

1\. Reinforce inside of doors with vertical galvanized sheet steel
sections not less than 22 gage. Space vertical reinforcing 6 inches o.c.
and extend full door height. Spot weld at not more than 5 inches o.c. to
both face sheets.

a\. Continuous truss-form inner core of 28-gage galvanized sheet steel
reinforcing may be provided as inner reinforcement, in lieu of above.
Spot well truss-form reinforcement 3 inches o.c. vertically and
horizontally over entire surface of both sides.

2\. Reinforce tops and bottoms of doors with 16-gage horizontal steel
channels welded continuously to outer sheets. Close top edge to provide
flush, waterproof weatherseal, as integral part of door construction.
Close bottom edge with inverted steel channels.

D. [Interior Doors]{.underline}: Fabricate interior doors of two outer,
cold-rolled, stretcher-leveled steel sheets not less than 18 gage.
Construct doors with smooth, flush surfaces, without visible joints or
seams on exposed faces, except around glazed or louvered panel inserts
and stile edges.

1\. Reinforce inside of doors with vertical, hot-rolled, not less than
22-gage steel sections. Space vertical reinforcing 6 inches o.c. and
extend full door height. Spot weld at not more than 5 inches o.c. to
both face sheets.

a\. Continuous truss-form inner core of 28-gage sheet metal reinforcing
may be provided as inner reinforcement in lieu of above. Spot weld
truss-form reinforcement 3 inches o.c. vertically and horizontally over
entire surface of both sides.

2\. Reinforce tops and bottoms of doors with 18-gage, horizontal steel
channels, spot welded 2 inches o.c. to outer sheets. Close top edge to
provide flush surface. Close bottom edge with inverted steel channels.

E. [Finish Hardware Reinforcing]{.underline}: Minimum gages of steel
reinforcing plates for the following hardware:

1\. [Hinges and Pivots]{.underline}: 7-gage thick by 1-1/2 inches wide
by 6 inches longer than hinge, secured by not less than six spot welds.

2\. [Lock Face, Flush Bolts, Closers, and Concealed
Holders]{.underline}: 10 gage.

3\. [All Other Surface-Mounted Hardware]{.underline}: 16 gage.

F. [Door Numbers]{.underline}: Permanently stamp each door on the hinge
side with the same reference numbers as those on the Contract Documents.

## 2.04 [HOLLOW METAL PANELS]{.underline}

A. Provide hollow metal panels of same materials, construction, and
finish as specified for doors.

## 2.05 [FRAMES]{.underline}

A. Fabricate frames of full-welded unit construction with corners
mitered, reinforced, continuously welded full depth and width of frame.
Knock-down type frames are not acceptable.

1\. Form frames of minimum 14-gage galvanized steel sheets for exterior,
and either cold- or hot-rolled sheet steel of the following minimum
gages for interior:

a\. [Openings up to and including 4\'-0\" wide]{.underline}: 16 gage.

b\. [Openings over 4\'-0\" wide]{.underline}: 14 gage.

B. [Existing Doors in New Frames]{.underline}: Coordinate frame
hinge/strike locations with existing doors.

C. [Finish Hardware Reinforcement]{.underline}: Minimum gages of steel
reinforcing plates for the following hardware:

1\. [Hinges and Pivots]{.underline}: 7-gage thick by 1-1/2 inches wide
by 6 inches longer than hinge, secured by not less than 6 spot welds.

2\. [Strikes, Flush Bolts, Closers]{.underline}: 10 gage

3\. [Surface-Mounted Hold-Open Arms and Panic Devices]{.underline}: 10
gage

D. [Mullions and Transom Bars]{.underline}: Provide closed or tubular
mullions and transom bars where indicated. Fasten mullions and transom
bars at crossings and to jambs by butt welding. Reinforce joints between
frame members with concealed clip angles or sleeves of same metal and
thickness as frame.

1\. Provide false head member to receive lower ceiling where frames
extend to finish ceilings of different heights.

E. [Head Reinforcing]{.underline}: Where installed in masonry, leave
vertical mullions in frames open at top for grouting.

F. [Jamb Anchors]{.underline}: Furnish jamb anchors as required to
secure frames to adjacent construction, formed of not less than 18-gage
galvanized steel.

1\. [Masonry Construction]{.underline}: Adjustable, flat, corrugated, or
perforated, T-shaped to suit frame size, with leg not less than 2 inches
wide by 10 inches long. Furnish at least 3 anchors per jamb up to
7\'-6\" height; 4 anchors up to 8\'-0\" jamb height; one additional
anchor for each 24 inches or fraction thereof over 8\'-0\" height.

2\. [Metal Stud Partitions]{.underline}: Insert type with notched clip
to engage metal stud, welded to back of frames. Provide at least 4
anchors for each jamb for frame up to 7\'-6\" in height; 5 anchors up to
8\'-0\" jamb height; one additional anchor each 24 inches or fraction
thereof over 8\'-0\" height.

3\. [In-Place Concrete or Masonry]{.underline}: Anchor frame jambs with
minimum 3/8-inch concealed bolts into expansion shields or inserts at 6
inches from top and bottom and 26 inches o.c., unless otherwise shown.
Reinforce frames at anchor locations. Except for fire-rated openings,
apply removable stop to cover anchor bolts unless otherwise indicated.

G. [Floor Anchors]{.underline}: Provide floor anchors for each jamb and
mullion that extends to floor, formed of not less than 16-gage
galvanized steel sheet, as follows:

1\. [Monolithic Concrete Slabs]{.underline}: Clip-type anchors, with two
holes to receive fasteners, welded to bottom of jambs and mullions.

H. [Head Anchors]{.underline}: Provide two anchors at head of frames
exceeding 42 inches wide for frames mounted in steel stud walls.

I. [Head Strut Supports]{.underline}: Provide 3/4-inch by 2-inch
vertical steel struts extending from top of frame at each jamb to
supporting construction above, unless frame is anchored to masonry or to
other structural support at each jamb. Bend top of struts to provide
flush contact for securing to supporting construction above. Provide
adjustable wedged or bolted anchorage to frame jamb members in
compliance with UL 63.

J. [Structural Reinforcing Members]{.underline}: Provide as part of
frame assembly, where indicated at mullions, transoms, or other
locations that are to be built into frame.

K. [Head Reinforcing]{.underline}: For frames over 4\'-0\" wide in
masonry wall openings, provide continuous steel channel or angle
stiffener, not less than 12 gage for full width of opening, welded to
back of frame at head.

L. [Spreader Bars]{.underline}: Provide removable spreader bar across
bottom of the frames, tack welded to jambs and mullions.

M. [Rubber Door Silencers]{.underline}: Except on weatherstripped doors,
drill stop in strike jamb to receive 3 silencers on single-door frames
and drill head jamb stop to receive 2 silencers on double-door frames.
Install plastic plugs to keep holes clear during construction.

N. [Plaster Guards]{.underline}: Provide 26-gage steel plaster guards or
dust cover boxes, welded to the door reinforcement or frame, at back of
finish hardware cutouts where mortar or other materials might obstruct
hardware operation and to close off interior of openings.

O. [Frame Numbers]{.underline}: Permanently stamp each frame on the
hinge side with the same reference numbers as those on the Contract
Documents.

## 2.06 [DOOR LOUVERS]{.underline}

A. Fabricate louvers and mount flush into doors without overlapping
moldings on surface of door facing sheets. Provide internal support as
recommended by louver manufacturer. Prime paint after fabrication,
except stainless steel.

1\. [Exterior Louvers]{.underline}: Not less than 16-gage galvanized
steel sheet. Fabricate units with stationary, weatherproof Z-shaped
blades and U-shaped frames, not less than 1-3/8 inches thick. Space
louver blades not more than 1-1/2 inches o.c. Assemble units by welding.
Provide removable insect screens on interior side of frame, consisting
of 14 by 18 bronze wire mesh in rigid, formed metal frame.

2\. [Interior Louvers]{.underline}: Not less than 18-gage cold-rolled
steel sheet. Fabricate units with stationary, sightproof inverted
V-shaped blades and U-shaped frames, not less than 1-3/8 inches thick.
Space louver blades not more than 3 inches o.c. Assemble units by
welding.

## 2.07 [STOPS AND MOLDINGS]{.underline}

A. Provide stops and moldings around solid, glazed, and louvered panels
where indicated.

B. Form fixed stops and moldings integral with frame, unless otherwise
indicated.

C. Provide removable stops and moldings where indicated or required,
formed of not less than 20-gage steel sheets matching steel of frames.
Secure with countersunk flat or oval head machine screws spaced
uniformly not more than 12 inches o.c. Form corners with butted hairline
joints.

D. Coordinate width of rabbet between fixed and removable stops with
type of glass or panel and type of installation indicated.

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

A. Fabricate hollow metal units to be rigid, neat in appearance, and
free from defects, warp, or buckle. Accurately form metal to required
sizes and profiles. Wherever practicable, fit and assemble units in the
manufacturer\'s plant. Clearly identify work that cannot be permanently
factory-assembled before shipment, to assure proper assembly at the
project site. Weld exposed joints continuously; grind, fill, dress, and
make smooth, flush, and invisible.

B. [Exposed Fasteners]{.underline}: Unless otherwise indicated, provide
countersunk flat or oval heads for exposed screws and bolts.

C. [Thermal-Rated (Insulating) Assemblies]{.underline}: At exterior
locations and elsewhere as shown or scheduled, provide doors and frames
that have been fabricated as thermal insulating assemblies and tested in
accordance with ASTM C236 or C976.

1\. Unless otherwise indicated, provide exterior assemblies U-value
rating of 0.24 BTU/hour or better (hour by sq. ft. by degree F).

D. [Sound-Rated (Acoustical) Assemblies]{.underline}: Wherever shown or
scheduled, provide door and frame assemblies that have been fabricated
as sound-reducing type, tested in accordance with ASTM E90, and
classified in accordance with ASTM E413.

1\. Unless otherwise indicated, provide acoustical assemblies with sound
ratings of STC 33 or better.

E. [Finish Hardware Preparation]{.underline}: As follows:

1\. Prepare doors and frames to receive finish hardware, including
cutouts, reinforcing, mortising, drilling, and tapping in accordance
with final Finish Hardware Schedule and templates provided by hardware
supplier. Comply with applicable requirements of ANSI A115 series
specifications for door and frame preparation for hardware.

2\. Locate finish hardware as shown on final shop drawings, or if not
shown, in accordance with \"Recommended Locations for Builder\'s
Hardware for Custom Steel Doors and Frames,\" published by Door and
Hardware Institute.

F. [Shop Painting]{.underline}: Clean, treat, and paint exposed surfaces
of steel doors and frames, including galvanized surfaces, but excluding
stainless steel surfaces.

1\. Clean steel surfaces of mill scale, rust, oil, grease, dirt, and
other foreign materials before application of paint.

2\. Apply pretreatment to cleaned metal surfaces, using cold phosphate
solution (SSPC-PT2), hot phosphate solution (SSPC-PT4), or basic zinc
chromate-vinyl butyryl solution (SSPC-PT3).

3\. Apply shop coat of primer within time limits recommended by
pretreatment manufacturer. Apply a smooth coat of even consistency to
provide a uniform dry film thickness of not less than 0.7 mils.

# PART 3 - EXECUTION

## 3.01 [EXAMINATION]{.underline}

A. Examine substrate and conditions under which steel doors and frames
are to be installed. Do not proceed with installation until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

## 3.02 [INSTALLATION]{.underline}

A. [Frames]{.underline}: Provide steel frames for doors, transoms, side
lights, borrowed lights, and other openings, of size and profile as
indicated.

1\. Install frames and accessories in accordance with shop drawings,
manufacturer\'s data, SDI 105 and as herein specified.

2\. [Setting Masonry Anchorage Devices]{.underline}: Provide masonry
anchorage devices where required for securing frames to in-place
concrete or masonry construction.

a\. Set anchorage devices opposite each anchor location, in accordance
with details on final shop drawings and anchorage device manufacturer\'s
instructions. Leave drilled holes rough, not reamed, and free from dust
and debris.

3\. Floor anchors may be set with powder-actuated fasteners instead of
masonry anchorage devices and machine screws, if so indicated on final
shop drawings.

4\. Protect inside (concealed) faces of frames in masonry construction
with fibered asphalt emulsion coating. Apply approximately 1/8\" thick
over shop primer and allow to thoroughly dry before handling.

5\. [Placing Frames]{.underline}: Set frames accurately in position,
plumbed, aligned, and braced securely until permanent anchors are set.
Comply with provisions of SDI 105 unless otherwise indicated. After wall
construction is complete, remove temporary brace and spreaders, leaving
surfaces smooth and undamaged.

a\. At in-place concrete or masonry construction, set frames and secure
in place with machine screws and masonry anchorage devices.

b\. Place frames at fire-rated openings in accordance with NFPA Standard
No. 80.

c\. In masonry construction, grout all frames solid with minimum 2000
psi grout.

d\. Make field splices in frames as detailed on final shop drawings,
welded and finished to match factory work.

e\. Remove spreader bars only after frames or bucks have been properly
set and secured.

B. [Door]{.underline}: Fit non-fire-rated doors accurately in their
respective frames, with the following clearances:

1\. [Jambs and Head]{.underline}: 1/8 inch.

2\. [Meeting Edges, Pairs of Doors]{.underline}: 1/8 inch.

3\. [Bottom]{.underline}: 3/4 inch, where no threshold or carpet.

4\. [Bottom]{.underline}: 1/2 inch, at threshold or carpet.

C. Place fire-rated doors with clearances as specified in NFPA Standard
No. 80.

## 3.03 [ADJUST AND CLEAN]{.underline}

A. [Final Adjustments]{.underline}: Check and readjust operating
hardware items just prior to final inspection. Leave work in complete
and proper operating condition. Remove and replace defective work,
including doors or frames that are warped, bowed, or otherwise
unacceptable.

B. [Prime Coat Touch-Up]{.underline}: Immediately after erection, sand
smooth any rusted or damaged areas of prime coat and apply touch-up of
compatible air-drying primer.

END OF SECTION