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READ AND **REMOVE THIS PAGE** BEFORE PLACING

THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THE CONTRACT

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[DIVISION 10: SPECIALTIES]{.underline}

SECTION 10990 ‑ MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALTIES

USE: Installation of many specialty items, such as handrail brackets,
corner guards, coat racks, folding gates, aluminum gratings, bulletin
board cabinets, public telephone mountings, cast aluminum letters,
continuous roof ridge vents, fiberglass vaults with cleanouts, etc.

**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;
if 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 10.

B. 1.2A: Select or add applicable phrases.

C. 1.2B: 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.

D. 1.2C: 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.

E. 1.2D: Insert number of copies of shop drawings 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. 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 section.
Measurement and payment will be addressed in Part 4 of \[Section 01009\]
\[or\] \[Section 01010\].

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes: 11/01

Metric:

Technical Update: 09/92

SECTION 10990

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALITIES

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Providing and installing all items specified herein
and where shown on the drawings.

Section 09999

1.2 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 \[\_\_\] copies of the
manufacturer\'s descriptive data for all items to be used on this
project.

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

D. Shop Drawings: Submit \[\_\_\] copies of shop \[and erection\]
drawings for all items to be used on this project. \[Drawings shall be
prepared by and bear the stamp of a \[registered
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\] engineer\] \[licensed architect.\] Drawings
shall be \[same\] \[larger\] scale as the full size Contract Drawings.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Failure Criteria: Not limited to the following:

1\. Wall‑mounted items coming loose from mounting.

2\. Mechanical items malfunctioning.

1.4 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Installation Conditions: All construction procedures required shall
have been completed in the affected areas of ceilings, walls and floors
prior to installation of all items listed below.

1.5 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Environmental Conditions: Where certain levels of heat and/or
ventilation are necessary prior to, during and after installation of
individual materials, these shall be provided in strict accordance with
the stipulated requirements.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. Stair and Ramp Handrail Brackets: Aluminum bracket for wall mounting
complete with 3/8 inch ‑ 16 x 1‑1/4 inch aluminum Phillips head machine
screw with washer. Bracket shall be 3 inches in diameter against wall
and project 2‑1/2 inches from wall to face of rail. Rear shall have 3/8
inch tapped hole to accommodate bolt projecting 1/2 inch from wall
surface.

B. Corner Guards: Heavy duty hydrocarbon rubber. Four‑inch sides x 7/8
inch thickness tapered, epoxy‑applied, black, lengths 8 feet ‑ 0 inches.
See plan locations.

C. Corner Guards: Clear polycarbonate corner protection, 2‑1/2 x 2‑1/2 x
54- inch long sections, with three pre‑drilled mounting holes per leg
with chrome‑plated sheet metal screws.

D. Coat Racks: Furnish and install Coat and Hat Racks. See floor plans
for locations of racks required.

1\. Shelves shall consist of four 3/4 inch OD. Wall bronze anodized
aluminum tubes, .065 closed and protected at ends by cast aluminum
brackets with bronze baked enamel finish.

2\. Brackets shall be pressure die cast aluminum with matching pressure
die cast caps of knurled inside surface to prevent tube movement.
Brackets shall be held at the wall on 14 gauge steel channel mounting,
plastic capped at both ends. \"U\" wall mount slide and bracket spaces
as per manufacturer\'s standard, color bronze.

3\. Hanger Style ([ ]{.underline}) hanger bar shall be 1 inch OD. Wall
anodized aluminum tube, .065 plugged at ends. Hangers shall be provided,
\"T\" top and spaced four per lineal foot of hanger bar, color black.

4\. Coat hanging tube shall be installed 5 feet ‑ 0 inches from floor.

5\. Channel mounts and brackets shall be evenly spaced within
manufacturer\'s tolerances and completely fill wall‑to‑wall recesses.

6\. Hangers shall be evenly spaced and hanger bar brackets fixed in
position.

E. Folding Gates: Twenty‑one inch deep 12 gauge cabinet with 35 pin
tumbler mortise type cylinders keyed alike by manufacturer, prime coated
for paint. Vertical bars 3/4 x 3/8 inch cold rolled steel channel
riveted together not over 6 inches oc. Lattice bars 5/8 x 3/16 inch cold
rolled flat bars. End bars box sections to receive ball bearing roller.
Top and bottom rolling track. Bottom track with rubber floor pads.
Self‑locking tie‑back arm. See drawing plans and details.

F. Aluminum Grating: One inch bearing bars spaced 1/4 inch apart,
extruded cross bars 4 inches oc. All bars in accordance with ASTM B 221.
Finish: Mill, acidic detergent cleaned. Aluminum angle frame with
anchors into concrete. Bearing bars 90 degrees to traffic. Fabricate in
2 sections of equal width with 4 feet ‑ 6 inches maximum spans for bars.

G. Bulletin Board Cabinet: Seventy‑two inch x 36 inches, 2 doors.
Perimeter 3 inches oak with natural finish. Corners shall be neatly
mitered. Inside case depth 1 inches. Sliding glass door shoe, channel
end track shall be heavy‑gauge extruded aluminum. Glass sliding doors
shall have ground‑in finger pulls and heavy‑duty lock. Cork panel shall
be natural color.

H. Public Telephone Mount: Model providing mounting for telephone
instrument, a sign and directory shelf. Molded fiberglass, beige finish.
Height 36 inches, width 17‑1/2 inch, depth 11 inches.

I. Cast Aluminum Letters: Deep ribbon, 4 inches and 6 inches heights,
3/8 inch and 7/16 inch strokes, 1-1/8 inches and 1-1/2 inches depths,
respectively, as indicated on the drawings. Natural aluminum finish.
Aluminum peg‑mounted application. Shop drawings of intended layout
required for approval. Full size drilling template for stud locations
shall be furnished with letters when shipped to site.

J. Roof Ridge Vent (continuous): Furnish and install 26 gauge galvanized
iron vents in 8 feet ‑ 0 inches minimum lengths. Vent shall have 15
square inches of venting area per lineal foot. Unit shall be a maximum
of 3 inches high from supporting surface. Cut to proper length, flash
ends and nail unit in place securely with annular‑ring nails. See
drawing detail No. 1 for configuration limitations. Shop drawings
required.

K. Fiberglass Vault with Cleanout: Furnish and install vault,
approximately 40% glass, 60% plastic. Isophthalic polyester with 13,000
psi ultimate tensile strength, 28,000 psi ultimate flexural strength,
24,000 psi compressive strength, Barcol hardness 36 min. Interior finish
shall be smooth gel coat 12‑15 mil thickness. Total wall thickness 1/4
inch. Seamless construction. Factory test by filling with water.
Cleanout shall be 8‑1/2 inch diameter and project at an angle from the
vault so as to be available for servicing from exterior of building.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 INSTALLATION:

A. Requirements: See individual specified items for required
installation.

[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