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THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THE CONTRACT

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[DIVISION 7: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION]{.underline}

SECTION 07214 ‑ LOOSE FILL INSULATION

USE: Furnishing and installing cores of masonry block exterior walls of
building.

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
blank spaces enclosed by brackets \[\_\_\_\_\_\] provide for information
to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

B. **TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES,** the
specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text). The
remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

C. DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines
of asterisks; all \[brackets\], [underlining]{.underline}, **boldface**,
and *italics*, within the paragraphs; and this page. (Open Reveal Codes
\[alt F3\] to do this accurately.)

D. [To Edit "(Footer B)":]{.underline} (Corel 8). **ENTIRE FOOTER SHOULD
BE BOLDED.** Click in the footer and delete the "Project Name (ftr B)"
text and replace it with the **Name of the Project (upper and lower
case)**. Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

E. The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and
revised. User's technical comments are appreciated. Also, other related
or similar specification that are written "from scratch" that could
benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST
110, or call (303) 987-6868.

**DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:**

**REQUIRED SPEC MODIFICATIONS:**

[GENERAL NOTES]{.underline}

A. Whenever entire articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs are not
applicable, the articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs should be deleted;
when necessary, reletter or renumber articles, paragraphs or
subparagraphs.

B. THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING THE ENTIRE
SECTION.

[TECHNICAL NOTES]{.underline}

A. 1.1B: Select or add applicable specification sections. Do not list
specification sections from Division 7.

B. 1.2: Select or add applicable references.

C. 1.3A: Select applicable specification section.

D. 1.3B: Insert number of copies of the manufacturer\'s descriptive data
required. Normally 5 copies are required. Distribution after review is
normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to
the project file.

E. 1.3C: Insert number of copies of the manufacturer\'s installation
instructions required. Normally 5 copies are required. Distribution
after review is normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor,
and 1 copy to the project file.

F. 1.3D: Insert number of copies of Certificates of Conformance
required. Normally 5 copies are required. Distribution after review is
normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to
the project file.

G. 1.3E: Insert number of samples required. Normally 2 samples are
required. Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the COR, and 1
copy to the Contractor.

H. 4.1 and 4.2: When a \"lump sum\" Contract is used, delete the title
\"PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT\", and both articles from this
specification section. Measurement and payment will be addressed in Part
4 of Section 01009 or Section 01010.

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes: 12/01

Metric:

Technical Update: 09/92

SECTION 07214

LOOSE FILL INSULATION

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: The work of this section consists of providing and
installing loose fill insulation in cores of exterior masonry block and
elsewhere.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM C 177‑85 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and
Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded Hot- Plate
Apparatus

ASTM C 518‑91 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and
Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter
Apparatus

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. General: Submittals shall be according to \[Section 01009 - General
Information and Requirements.\] \[and\] \[Section 01300 - Submittals.\]
\[and\] \[Section 01365 - Certificates of Conformance.\]

B. Manufacturer\'s Literature: Submit \[\_\_\] current copies of the
manufacturer\'s descriptive data, including descriptive literature, and
insulating characteristics of insulation be used on this project.

C. Installation Instructions: Submit \[\_\_\] copies of the
manufacturer\'s installation instructions and protection of insulation
to be used on this project.

D. Certificates of Conformance: Submit \[\_\_\] copies of written
certification from the supplier of the Contractor-furnished insulation
to be used on this project that it conforms to the requirements of this
specification section.

E. Samples: Submit \[2\] pints of loose fill insulation to be used on
this project. Samples shall be actual material to be used on this
project.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Failure Criteria: Not limited to the following:

1\. Evidence of leakage of insulation from wall.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: Deliver materials to the site in the original sealed
containers or packages bearing the manufacturer\'s name and brand
designation. The containers or packages shall bear the referenced
specification number, type, and class as applicable. Inspect materials
delivered to the site for damage and unload and store with a minimum of
handling.

B. Storage: Storage spaces shall be dry locations, not subject to open
flame or sparks, and permitting easy access for inspection and handling.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. General: Provide loosefill type insulation conforming to one of the
following referenced specifications for the respective type:

1\. ab Perlite Loose Fill: Shall be according to FS HH‑I‑574

2\. Vermiculite Loose Fill: Shall be according to FS HH‑I‑585, Type
\[I\] \[II\], Class 2.

3\. Polystyrene Loose Fill: Polystyrene granules, approximately 1/8‑inch
in diameter, produced by granulating polystyrene board, according to FS
HH‑I‑524, Type I or II, Class A.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 EXAMINATION:

A. Installation Conditions: Wall surfaces of cavities against which
insulation is to be applied shall be clean and dry. Check surfaces for
protruding mortar, concrete, or other obstacles that may interfere with
the installation of the insulation. Remove such obstacles, if present,
before insulation is applied.

3.2 PREPARATION:

A. Sealing Openings: All holes in the wall through which insulation can
escape shall be plugged with permanent materials. Doors, windows,
electrical outlets, and other apertures for conduits, pipes and all
other wall openings shall be tightly caulked or otherwise permanently
sealed prior to the installation of insulation.

B. Protection: Before any insulation is poured, Contractor shall verify
that all work affecting the walls involved has been completed and his
workmen and subcontractors warned against puncturing the wall in any
manner to prevent the loss of insulation.

3.3 INSTALLATION:

A. General: Install insulation according to the manufacturer\'s approved
instructions and the requirements of this specification. Insulate
exterior single‑wythe hollow‑masonry‑unit walls by completely filling
the cells of the units with loose‑fill insulation. Bring up insulation
completely to the elevations indicated for the underside of window
sills, bond beams, lintels, through‑wall flashing and similar
interruptions through the wall before installing these items. Extend
insulation over entire surface to be insulated.

B. Interface with Other Products: Bring up insulation alternately with
the masonry, with not more than a 2‑ft high section of wall completed
before insulation is poured into the cells of the masonry units.
Completely fill cells with insulation. Pour the insulation from the top
of each height of wall section completed, allowing it to assume its
natural density. Do not tamp insulation. Maintain inspection ports to
show presence of insulation at the extremities of each pour area. Close
ports as directed after complete coverage has been confirmed.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Field Inspections: Following installation of loose‑fill insulation,
insure that all exterior walls are filled to the top, all electrical
outlet boxes and fixtures are sealed, and insulation has not leaked
through unsealed openings.

[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for
payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section
will be made. Contractor shall include consideration for this item in
the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION