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[DIVISION 8: DOORS AND WINDOWS]{.underline}

SECTION 08111 ‑ STANDARD STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

USE: Furnishing and installing metal doors and frames.

**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. ab1.1B: Select or add applicable specification sections. Do not list
specification sections from Division 8.

B. 1.1C: Decide whether or not to offer the Contractor this option.

C. ab1.2: Select or add applicable references.

D. 1.4A: Select applicable specification section.

E. 1.4B: 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 CO, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the
project file.

F. 1.4C: Insert number of copies of shop drawings required. Normally 5
copies are required. Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the
CO, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

G. 1.4D: Insert number of copies of test data required. Normally 5
copies are required. Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the
CO, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

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 01010.

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes: 12/01

Metric:

Technical Update: 01/94

SECTION 08111

STANDARD STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Furnishing and installing steel doors and frames.

B. Alternates and natives: Where the drawings indicate wood studs, the
Contractor may substitute steel studs, which conform to the
configurations indicated. The clear-opening dimension at rear of steel
door frame section may require adjustment to close against gypsum board.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. American National Standards Institute, Inc.:

ANSI A 115.1-90 Specifications for Preparation of 1-3/8 Inch and 1-3/4
Inch Standard Steel Doors and Steel Frames for Series 1000 Mortise Locks
and Latches

B. American Society for Testing and Materials:

ASTM A 153-82 Zinc Coating (Hot‑Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware (R 1987)

ASTM A 525 REV B-91 General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Zinc‑Coated
(Galvanized) by the Hot‑Dip Process

ASTM A 525M REV A-91 General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Zinc‑Coated
(Galvanized) by the Hot‑Dip Process (Metric)

ASTM D 1621‑73 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular
Plastics (R 1979)

ASTM D 1622‑88 Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular
Plastics

ASTM D 1623‑78 Test Method for Tensile and Tensile Adhesion Properties
of Rigid Cellular Plastics

ASTM D 2126‑87 Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to
Thermal and Humid Aging

C. National Fire Protection Association:

NFPA 80‑92 Standard for Fire Doors and Windows

NFPA 101‑91 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and
Structures

D. Steel Door Institute:

SDI 100‑83 Recommended Specifications ‑ Standard Steel Doors and Frames

SDI 107‑84 Hardware on Steel Doors (Reinforcement‑Application)

SDI 111‑B Standard Details for Dutch Doors

E. Underwriters\' Laboratories, Inc.:

UL 10B‑86 UL Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Door Assemblies Seventh
Edition

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:

A. Design and Performance Requirements:

1\. Doors: Finished doors shall be strong and rigid; neat in appearance;
and free from defects, waves, scratches, cuts, dents, ridges, holes,
warp or buckle. Molded members shall be clean cut, straight and true
with joints coped or mitered, well formed, and in true alignment.
Exposed welded and soldered joints shall be dressed smooth.

2\. Frames: Door frame sections shall be designed for use with the wall
construction indicated. Finish frames shall be strong and rigid; neat in
appearance; square, plumb, and true; and free from defects, warp and
buckle. Molded members shall be clean‑cut; straight and true. Corner
joints shall be well formed and in true alignment. Fastenings shall be
concealed where practicable. Exposed welded and soldered joints shall be
dressed smooth. All door frames in exterior walls shall be
double‑rabbeted design to receive screens or storm doors.

1.4 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 \[[ ]{.underline}\] copies of
manufacturer\'s descriptive data for the standard doors and frames to be
used on this project. Descriptive literature shall include data and
details on door and frame construction including internal reinforcement
and door edge construction.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit \[[ ]{.underline}\] copies of shop drawings of
doors and frames. Drawings shall indicate elevations of doors and
frames, details of door and frame construction to scale, metal gauges,
reinforcement, hardware provisions, and installation details. Include a
schedule showing locations of frames.

D. Test Data: Submit \[\_\_\] copies of test data for fire doors to be
used on this project. \[Testing shall have been performed by an
independent testing laboratory within \[\[\_\_\] years\] \[\[\_\_\]
months\] \[of submitting the report for approval.\]

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Labeling Requirements: Fire doors, frames, and hardware shall bear
the identifying label of the Underwriters\' Laboratories, Inc.; in lieu
of such label, the fire doors, frames, and hardware shall bear the label
of a nationally recognized testing agency.

B. Testing Requirements: The testing agency shall be adequately equipped
and competent to perform services equivalent to the inspection and
certification programs of the Underwriters\' Laboratories, Inc. The foam
cores shall have the following properties when tested in accordance with
the listed ASTM, visual, or other specified test methods:

1\. For continuous, rigid-polyurethane plastic foam core,
foamed‑in‑place, or in board form, bonded to the steel face sheets:

[Property]{.underline} [Requirements]{.underline} [Test
Method]{.underline}

Density, core 1.8 pcf, min ASTM D 1622

Compressive strength 20 psi, min; at 10% de‑formation, ASTM D 1621,

or at yield point, whichever Procedure A

occurs first

Tensile strength 20 psi, min; and not greater ASTM D 1623, Type B

than foam to steel face specimen (board form

sheet face bond strength polyurethane shall be

bonded with adhesive

used for bonding in

door)

Dimensional stab‑ [+]{.underline}5% volume change, max; and no ASTM D
2126,

ility visible distortion after 7 dimensions and visual

days exposure at -15E and 200EF examination measurements

Holes and voids No single hole or void larger Visual examination

than 1/4 inch in any direction,

and no more than eight holes up

to 1/4 inch in size in any

direction per 4 square feet of

surface area

2\. For rigid, molded polystyrene plastic foam bead board core, bonded
to the steel face sheets with a thermosetting adhesive:

[Property]{.underline} [Requirements]{.underline} [ Test
Method]{.underline}

Density 1.0 pcf, min ASTM D 1622

Compressive strength 10 psi, min; at 10% deformation, ASTM D 1621,

or at a yield point, whichever Procedure A

occurs first

Tensile strength 18 psi, min; and not greater ASTM D 1623, Type than
foam to foam face sheet B specimen

bond (Polystyrene steel shall

be bonded with adhesive used for

bonding in door)

Dimensional [+]{.underline}5% volume change, max, and no ASTM D 2126,

visible distortion after 7 days dimensions and

exposure at -15 E and 200EF visual examination

measurements only

Holes and Voids No single hole or void larger Visual examination

than 1/4 inch in any direction

and no more than eight holes up

to 1/4 inch in size in any

direction per 8 ft² of surface

area

C. Failure Criteria: Not limited to the following:

1\. Loosening of frame from supporting framing during normal usage.

2\. Rusting of door or frame.

3\. Wracking of frame sufficient to bind door.

4\. Loosening of hardware due to failure of reinforcement to perform its
function.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: Door frames of welded‑unit construction shall be strapped
together in pairs with the head of one frame inverted for bracing. As an
alternate method, temporary steel spreaders shall be securely fastened
to the bottom of each frame. Ship knockdown frames in bundles.

B. Storage: At the site, doors and frames shall be stored on platforms
under cover. The storage spaces shall be in dry and accessible
locations, adequately ventilated and free from dust or water. A 1/4-inch
space shall be provided between the frames. Do not remove temporary
spreaders until backs of welded frames are secured in place. When the
fiberboard wrapper on a door becomes wet, remove from carton and wipe
door dry.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. Anchors and Fasteners for Frames: Anchors shall be the
manufacturer\'s standard shapes and sizes, designed to anchor the frame
securely to the adjoining construction. Anchors shall be of steel,
zinc-coated or painted with rust‑inhibitive paint. Anchors shall not be
lighter than 18 gage.

1\. Wall Anchors: A minimum of three anchors shall be provided for each
jamb. Anchors shall be located opposite the top and bottom hinges and
midway between top and bottom anchors.

2\. Anchors for Fastening Frames to Wood or Metal Stud Partitions:
Welded or otherwise securely fastened to the back of frames. Anchors
shall be designed to be fastened to wood studs with nails, to closed
steel studs with sheet metal screws, and to open steel studs by wiring
or welding. A minimum of four anchors per jamb are required.

3\. Anchors for Fastening Frames to Previously Placed Concrete or
Masonry or to Rough Bucks: Secured to existing construction with
expansion bolts. Frames shall be fastened securely to anchors or rough
bucks.

4\. Floor Anchors: Floor anchors shall be provided at the bottom of each
jamb member. Anchors shall be adjustable and drilled for 3/8‑inch
diameter anchor bolts. Where floor fill occurs, the bottom of frames
shall terminate at the indicated finished floor levels and be supported
by adjustable extension clips resting on and anchored to the structural
slabs.

5\. Fasteners: Fasteners for trim applied to rough bucks shall be of
concealed type.

2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS:

A. Doors: Shall be hinged type. Doors shall be prepared to receive the
hardware specified in Section 08708 ‑ Finish Hardware. Where required,
doors shall have plastic foam panel reinforcement. Where required for
ventilating purposes, bottom of door shall be undercut, unless a louver
is specified and scheduled. Doors shall be 1‑3/4 inch thick, unless
indicated or scheduled otherwise.

1\. Type I steel doors shall be provided for interior light use and
shall be manufacturer\'s standard‑duty type of the sizes indicated.
Style of doors shall be as shown on drawings.

2\. Type II steel doors shall be provided for interior heavy use and
shall be manufacturer\'s heavy‑duty type of the sizes indicated. Style
of doors shall be as shown on drawings. Doors for exterior mounting
shall have top edge closed flush.

3\. Type III steel doors shall be provided at all exterior locations and
shall be manufacturer\'s extra heavy‑duty type of the sizes indicated.
Styles of doors shall be as shown on drawings. Doors for exterior
mounting shall have top edge closed flush.

B. Panel reinforcing: Shall be one of the following methods:

1\. Continuous vertical stiffeners of not lighter than 22-gage steel,
spaced not to exceed 6 inches oc and spot welded to both face sheets (or
face panels) at intervals not greater than 6 inches.

2\. An inner grid system consisting of vertical and horizontal members
of not lighter than 18-gage steel, welded or interlocked for maximum
strength and spaced not to exceed an average of 12 inches in either
direction, and spot welded to both face sheets (or face panels) at
intervals not greater than 6 inches.

3\. Continuous vertical or horizontal stiffeners of not lighter than
20-gage steel, spaced not to exceed 17 inches oc and spot welded to one
face at intervals not greater than 6 inches, alternating at front and
rear so that stiffeners occur at not more than 8‑1/2 inches oc. This
method of reinforcing shall be used for flush panel doors only.

4\. Continuous vertical or horizontal stiffeners of not lighter than
18-gage steel, spaced not to exceed 12 inches oc and spot welded to both
face sheets (or face panels) at intervals not greater than 6 inches.
This method of reinforcing shall be used for flush panel doors only.

5\. A continuous, formed, sheet-steel truss core, full height and width,
spot welded to face sheets (or face panels) at intervals not greater
than 6 inches in both directions.

6\. A continuous, moisture‑resistant honeycomb core, laminated to the
inside of both face panels with a water‑resistant adhesive. The
honeycomb materials shall have a crushing strength of not less than
4,500 psi and the lamination shall withstand not less than 1,500 psf of
surface in shear.

C. Shelves: Shelves, and the location of shelves for dutch doors, shall
conform to the recommended standard details and dimension indicated in
SDI 111‑B. Shelves shall be fabricated of minimum 18-gage stainless
steel of the size indicated. Brackets shall be stock‑type, fabricated of
the same type metal used to fabricate shelves.

D. Astragals: Pairs of exterior metal doors shall have an overlapped
metal astragal, except when the doors are equipped with rim‑type exit
hardware and provided with a removable mullion.

E. Moldings: Moldings around glazed panels shall be of such designs as
to provide a rigid and secure installation. Panel moldings on the
outside of exterior doors and on the corridor side of interior doors
shall be nonremovable. Other moldings may be stationary or removable.
Moldings on the inside of glass panels shall be secured to the
stationary moldings and muntins with ovalhead, countersunk sheet metal
or machine screws having small heads. At the Contractor\'s option,
snap‑on moldings may be used on the inside of glazed panels. Glazing in
fire‑rated doors shall be 1/4-inch wire glass.

F. Door Frames:

1\. Hollow Metal Frames: Frames shall be formed of 16-gage cold rolled
steel to sizes and shapes indicated and shall have full‑welded‑unit or
knock‑down field‑assembled type construction at corners. Steel frames
for doors and cased openings shall be provided at locations shown on
drawings.

2\. Joints of Welded‑Type Frames: Corner joints of frames for doors
shall be mitered or butted and face welded from the outside. Head and
jamb members shall have mechanically interlocked joints with contact
edges closed tight. Welds shall be dressed flush and smooth, and shall
present a neat appearance.

3\. Joints for Knock‑Down‑Type Frames: Corner joints shall be designed
for simple field assembly of header to jamb members by concealed tenons,
splice plates, or other type of concealed interlocking joints that will
produce square and rigid corners and a tight fit. Joints shall be
securely locked in place during erection and the alignment of adjoining
members shall be maintained. Provide lock nuts for bolted connections.

4\. Mullions and Transom Bars: Shall be closed or tubular construction
and shall member with heads and jambs and be butt‑welded or knock‑down
type for field assembly. Bottom of door mullions shall have adjustable
floor anchors and spreader connections.

5\. Stops and Beads: Formed from 20‑gage steel. They shall be furnished
with frames at interior glazed openings and other locations where
louvers, panels, or fixed glass are indicated in pressed steel frames.
Neoprene or felt gaskets shall be provided where indicated. Beads shall
be secured to frames with oval‑head, countersunk, cross‑recessed head,
self‑tapping sheet metal screws or concealed‑type clips and fasteners.
Either type shall be spaced approximately 12 to 16 inches oc. Beads
having a molded shape shall be mitered at corners. Square or rectangular
beads shall be mitered at corners.

6\. Strike Dust Guard: The strike jamb for single‑leaf doors shall be
provided with a door strike protected by a dust guard welded in place.

7\. Frames for Cased Openings: Fabricated of same material, gauge, and
assembly as specified for metal door frames, except door stops and
preparation for hardware shall be omitted.

G. Fire Door Frames: Steel astragal on pairs of labeled fire doors shall
be according to NFPA and Underwriters\' Laboratories, Inc. requirements.

2.3 FABRICATION:

A. Shop Finishing:

1\. Lead‑Based Paint: The use of lead‑based paint is prohibited.

2\. Shop‑Primed Finish: Steel surfaces of hollow-metal doors for
interior openings shall receive a phosphate treatment, and a shop coat
of rust‑inhibitive paint. The phosphate treatment shall be according to
manufacturer\'s written instructions. The prime coat shall be a type
especially developed for materials treated by phosphates and adapted to
application by dipping or spraying.

3\. Hot‑Dip, Zinc‑Coated and Shop‑Primed Finish: Steel surfaces of
hollow metal doors and frames for exterior door openings shall receive a
hot‑dip zinc coating, a phosphate treatment, and a shop coat of
rust‑inhibitive paint. The zinc coating shall be according to ASTM A 525
for steel sheets and ASTM A 386 for assembled steel products. The
minimum weight of zinc coating for steel sheets shall be 0.3 ounces/per
square foot of surface on each side (0.6 ounces total both sides). The
weight of coatings for assembled products shall be according to ASTM A
386 for the classes of materials to be coated. The phosphate treatment
shall be a type as recommended by the manufacturer. The prime coat shall
be a type especially developed for materials treated by phosphates and
adapted to application by dipping or spraying. Zinc-coated surfaces that
are damaged shall be repaired by the application of zinc dust primer and
shall be spot‑primed.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 PREPARATION:

A. General: Door and frame preparation for hardware shall be according
to the applicable requirements of ANSI A 115.1 and SDI l07. Doors and
frames shall be reinforced, drilled, and tapped to receive mortised
finish hardware. Drilling and tapping for surface‑applied hardware shall
be done at the project site and shall be according to SDI l07. Hardware
shall be located according to the requirements of SDI 100, as
applicable. Door frames shall be punched to receive a minimum of three
rubber door silencers on latch jamb of single doors and one silencer for
each leaf in heads of double door frames. Lock strikes shall be set out
to provide clearance for silencers.

1\. Reinforcing: Additional reinforcing of doors and frames for
surface‑applied hardware shall be built into the door or frame at the
factory. Minimum reinforcement thickness for surface‑applied hardware,
locks, latches, strikes and flush bolts shall be 16 gage; hinges, 10
gage; door closers, 9 gage.

3.2 INSTALLATION:

A. Steel Doors: Doors shall be hung accurately with proper clearances.
After erection and glazing, hardware shall be cleaned and adjusted.
Provide clearance of 1/8 inch at head, jambs and at meeting stiles of
pairs of doors, and 3/4 inch at sill unless indicated otherwise.

B. Steel Frames: Frames shall be set accurately in position, plumbed,
aligned and braced securely until permanent anchors are set. The bottom
of frames shall be anchored securely to floors with expansion bolts or
with powder‑actuated fasteners. Wall anchors shall be built‑in or
secured to adjoining construction as specified.

C. Fire Doors: Installation of fire doors and frames, including hardware
and operational characteristics, shall be according to NFPA 101, Life
Safety Code.

D. Weatherstripping: Install at exterior door openings to provide a
weathertight installation. See Section 08730 ‑ Weatherstripping and
Seals.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Requirements: Doors that have rusted shall be wire brushed until rust
is removed, cleaned thoroughly, and given a coat of rust‑inhibiting
paint of the same type used for shop coat.

[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. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item
in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION