SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 05810

[EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES]{.underline}

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Related Documents
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1.02 References
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1.03 Summary
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1.04 Submittals
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1.05 Quality Assurance
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Manufacturers
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2.02 Materials
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2.03 Expansion Joint Cover
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2.04 Metal Finishes
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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Preparation
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3.02 Installation
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3.03 Cleaning and Protection
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3.04 Interior Expansion Joint Cover Schedule
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3.05 Exterior Expansion Joint Cover Schedule
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SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 05810

[EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES]{.underline}

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 [RELATED DOCUMENTS]{.underline}

A. Drawing and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to
this Section.

1.02 [REFERENCES]{.underline}

A. [Aluminum Association (AA)]{.underline}

AA-M10

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

B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

B 221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Allow Extruded Bars, Rods,
Wire, Shapes and Tubes

D 2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive
Applications

E 119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

E 1399 Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and
Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems

C. [National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers
(NAAMM]{.underline})

NAAMM \"Metal Finishes Manual\"

D. [National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)]{.underline}

NFPA 251

E. [Uniform Building Code (U.B.C.)]{.underline}

U.B.C. 43-1

F. [Underwriter Laboratory (UL)]{.underline}

UL263

1.03 [SUMMARY]{.underline}

A. [This Section includes the following]{.underline}:

1\. Floor expansion joint cover assemblies.

2\. Wall expansion joint cover assemblies.

3\. Ceiling expansion joint cover assemblies.

4\. Fire-rated expansion joint cover assemblies.

5\. Compression seals.

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

1\. Division 3 Section \"Cast-In-Place Concrete\" for cast-in anchorage
and frames for expansion joints cover assemblies in concrete floors.

2\. Division 9 Sections for walls, partitions, ceilings, and floor
finishes with expansion joints.

1.04 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Submit the following according to Conditions
of the Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.

B. Product data for each type of expansion joint cover assembly
specified, including manufacturer\'s product specifications,
installation instructions, details of construction relative to
materials, dimensions of individual components, profiles, and finishes.

C. Shop drawings showing fabrication and installation of expansion joint
cover assembly including plans, elevations, sections, details of
components, joints, splices, and attachments to other units of Work.
Include details of drainage components and routing scheme to building
exterior for exterior covers.

D. Samples for verification purposes in full-size units of each type of
expansion joint cover assembly indicated; in sets for each finish,
color, texture, and pattern specified, showing full range of variations
expected in these characteristics.

1\. Install elastomeric material for joints samples to verify color
selected.

1.05 [QUALITY ASSURANCE]{.underline}

A. [Single-Source Responsibility]{.underline}: Obtain expansion joint
cover assemblies specified in this Section from one source from a single
manufacturer. Coordinate compatibility with expansion joint cover
assemblies specified in other sections. Interior and exterior joint
covers may be from separate manufacturers.

B. [Fire-Test-Response Characteristics]{.underline}: Where indicated,
provide expansion joint cover assemblies identical to those assemblies
whose fire resistance has been determined per ANSI/UL 263, NFPA 251,
U.B.C. 43-1, or ASTM E 119 , including hose stream test of vertical wall
assemblies, by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities
having jurisdiction.

1\. Fire-Resistance Ratings: Not less than the rating of adjacent
construction.

C. All materials used shall not contain asbestos fibers or lead paint.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 [MANUFACTURERS]{.underline}

A. [Available Products]{.underline}: Subject to compliance with
requirements, products that may be incorporated in the Work include, but
are not limited to, the products specified in the Expansion Joint Cover
schedule at end of this Section.

2.02 [MATERIALS]{.underline}

A. [Aluminum]{.underline}: ASTM B 221, alloy 6063-T5 for extrusions;
ASTM B 209 alloy 6061-T6, sheet and plate.

1\. Protect aluminum surfaces to be placed in contact with cementitious
materials with a protective coating.

B. [Extruded Preformed Seals]{.underline}: Single or multicellular
elastomeric profiles as classified under ASTM D 2000, designed with or
without continuous, longitudinal, internal baffles. Formed to fit
compatible frames, in color indicated or, if not indicated, as selected
by Sandia Delegated Representative (SDR) from manufacturer\'s standard
colors.

C. [Fire Barriers]{.underline}: Designed for indicated or required
dynamic structural movement without material degradation or fatigue when
tested according to ASTM E 1399. Tested in maximum joint width condition
with a field splice as a component of an expansion joint cover per
ANSI/UL 263, NFPA 251, U.B.C. 43-1, or ASTM E 119, including hose stream
test of vertical wall assemblies by a nationally recognized testing and
inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

D. [Accessories]{.underline}: Manufacturer\'s standard anchors,
fasteners, set screws, spacers, flexible moisture barrier and filler
materials, drain tubes, lubricants, adhesive, and other accessories
compatible with material in contact, as indicated or required for
complete installations.

2.03 [EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Provide expansion joint cover assemblies of
design, basic profile, materials, and operation indicated. Provide units
comparable to those indicated or required to accommodate joint size,
variations in adjacent surfaces, and dynamic structural movement without
material degradation or fatigue when tested according to ASTM E 1399.
Furnish units in longest practicable lengths to minimize number of end
joints. Provide hairline mitered corners where joint changes directions
or abuts other materials. Include closer materials and transition
pieces, tee-joints, corners, curbs, cross-connections, and other
accessories as required to provide continuous joint cover assemblies.

B. [Moisture Barrier]{.underline}: Provide manufacturer\'s continuous,
standard, flexible vinyl moisture barrier under exterior covers at
locations indicated. Provide additional accessories as required for
complete system drainage to building exterior for exterior covers.

C. [Fire-Rated Joint Covers]{.underline}: Provide expansion joint cover
assemblies with manufacturer\'s continuous, standard, flexible fire
barrier seals under covers at locations indicated to provide
fire-resistive rating not less than the rating of adjacent construction.

D. [Coverless Fire Barrier]{.underline}: Provide manufacturer\'s
continuous standard flexible fire barrier seals at locations indicated
to provide fire-resistive rating not less than the rating of adjacent
construction.

E. [Metal Floor-to-Floor Joint Cover Assemblies]{.underline}: Provide
continuous extruded metal frames of profile indicated with seating
surface and concealed bolt and anchors embedded in concrete. Provide
assemblies formed to receive cover plates of design indicated. Furnish
depth and configuration to suit type of construction and to produce a
continuous flush wearing surface with adjoining finish floor surface.

1\. Self-Centering Cover Plates: Concealed centering device with the
cover plate secured in or on top of frames as to have free movement on
both sides.

2\. Floor Cover Plate Wearing Surfaces: Provide cover plates with the
following type of wearing surfaces.

a\. Fluted.

F. [Floor-to-Wall Joints]{.underline}: Provide one frame on floor side
of joint only. Provide wall side frame where required by manufacturer\'s
design.

G. [Wall, Ceiling, and Soffit Joint Cover Assemblies]{.underline}:
Provide interior wall and ceiling expansion joint cover assemblies of
same design and appearance.

H. [Joint Cover Assemblies with Preformed Seals]{.underline}: Provide
joint cover assemblies consisting of continuously anchored aluminum
extrusions and continuous extruded preformed seals of profile indicated
or required to suit types of installation conditions shown. Furnish
extrusions designed to be embedded in or attached to concrete with lugs.
Vulcanize or heat-weld splices (if any) to ensure hermetic joint
condition.

1\. Cover Plate: Include extruded aluminum cover plate fastened to one
side of joint and extend plate to lap each side of joint to permit free
movement with cover in close contact with adjacent contact surfaces.

I. Compression Seals: Preformed, elastomeric extrusions having internal
baffle system in sizes and profiles shown or as recommended by the
manufacturer. Provide lubricant and adhesive for installation
recommended by the manufacturer.

2.04 [METAL FINISHES]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Comply with NAAMM \"Metal Finishes Manual\"
for finish designations and application recommendations, except as
otherwise indicated. Apply finishes to products in factory after
fabrication. Protect finishes on exposed surfaces before shipment.

B. [Aluminum Finishes]{.underline}: Finish designations prefixed by AA
conform to the system established by the Aluminum Association for
designating aluminum finishes.

1\. Mill Finish: AA-M10 (unspecified mill finish).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 [PREPARATION]{.underline}

A. [Manufacturer\'s Instructions]{.underline}: In addition to
requirements of these specifications, comply with manufacturer\'s
instructions and recommendations for phases of Work, including preparing
substrate, applying materials, and protecting installed units.

B. Coordinate and furnish anchorages, setting drawings, templates, and
instructions for installation of expansion joint cover assemblies to be
embedded in or anchored to concrete or to have recesses formed into
edges of concrete slab for later placement and grouting-in of frames.

C. [Fastening to In-Place Construction]{.underline}: Provide anchorage
devices and fasteners where necessary to secure expansion joint cover
assemblies to in-place construction, including threaded fasteners with
drilled-in expansion shields for masonry and concrete where anchoring
members are not embedded in concrete. Provide fasteners of metal, type,
and size to suit type of construction indicated and provide for secure
attachment of expansion joint cover assemblies.

3.02 [INSTALLATION]{.underline}

A. [Cutting, Fitting, and Placement]{.underline}: Perform cutting,
drilling, and fitting required to install expansion joint covers.
Install joint cover assemblies in true alignment and proper relationship
to expansion joints and adjoining finished surfaces measured from
established lines and levels. Allow adequate free movement for thermal
expansion and contraction of metal to avoid buckling. Set floor covers
at elevations to be flush with adjacent finished floor materials. Locate
wall, ceiling, roof, and soffit covers in continuous contact with
adjacent surfaces. Securely attach in place with required accessories.
Locate anchors at interval recommended by manufacturer, but not less
than 3 inches from each end and not more than 24 inches on center.

B. [Continuity]{.underline}: Maintain continuity of expansion joints
cover assemblies with a minimum number of end joints and align metal
members mechanically using splice joints. Cut and fit ends to produce
joints that will accommodate thermal expansion and contraction of metal
to avoid buckling of frames. Adhere flexible filler materials (if any)
to frames with adhesive or pressure-sensitive tape as recommended by
manufacturer.

C. [Extruded Preformed Seals]{.underline}: Install seals complying with
manufacturer\'s instructions and with minimum number of end joints. For
straight sections provide preformed seals in continuous lengths.
Vulcanize or heat-weld field splice joints in preformed seal material to
provide watertight joints using procedures recommended by manufacturer.
Apply adhesive, epoxy, or lubricant-adhesive approved by manufacturer to
both frame interfaces before installing preformed seal. Seal transitions
to manufacturer\'s instructions.

D. [Fire Barriers]{.underline}: Install fire barriers, including
transitions and end joints, according to manufacturer\'s instructions so
that fire-rated construction is continuous.

3.03 [CLEANING AND PROTECTION]{.underline}

A. Do not remove protective covering until finish work in adjacent areas
is complete. When protective covering is removed, clean exposed metal
surfaces to comply with manufacturer\'s instructions.

3.04 [INTERIOR EXPANSION JOINT COVER SCHEDULE]{.underline} (for 1-1/2
inch joints)

A. [FEJ1 (Floor)]{.underline}:

1\. Balco 6FS or 6FVS (where applicable) or approved substitute.

B. [CEJ1 (Ceiling)]{.underline}:

1\. Acoustical panel: Balco SC or CSC (where applicable) or approved
substitute.

2\. Gypsum Board: Balco FWG or CFWG (where applicable) or approved
substitute.

C. [WEJ1 (Wall)]{.underline}: Non fire-rated and fire-rated.

1\. Balco FWG or CFWG (where applicable) or approved substitute. Add UL
fire-rated component where required to maintain fire resistance of
adjacent construction.

3.05 [EXTERIOR EXPANSION JOINT COVER SCHEDULE]{.underline} (for 1-1/2
inch joints)

A. [EFEJ1 (Floor)]{.underline}:

1\. Construction Specialties Group FSS-300 or approved substitute.

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