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HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
P.O. Box 260005
Conway, SC 29528-6005
DESIGN GUIDELINES
SCOPE
BUDGET
QUALITY
February 2000
Revised September 2001
Revised January 2002
Revised November 2004
Revised January 18, 2005
Revised April 20, 2005
Revised January 24, 2008
Revised May 6, 2008
Revised July 15, 2008
Revised August 27, 2008
Revised February 27,2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer Statement for Design Guidelines and Specifications.................................................................... 4
Educational Specifications for Elementary/Middle/High Schools ................................................................... 5
Minimum Standards for Athletic Facilities/Playgrounds ............................................................................... 15
Service and Warranties ............................................................................................................................... 21
Required Training Sessions......................................................................................................................... 22
District Points of Concern and Requirements .............................................................................................. 23
Required District Inspections ....................................................................................................................... 29
Recommendations for New Schools and Renovated Spaces
Roofs ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Walls.................................................................................................................................................. 32
Kitchens ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Paint Recommendations.................................................................................................................... 35
HVAC................................................................................................................................................. 37
Plumbing............................................................................................................................................ 40
Electrical ............................................................................................................................................ 43
Security.............................................................................................................................................. 46
Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Riser Rooms............................................................................................. 47
Door Specifications............................................................................................................................ 48
Door Hardware Specification Guidelines ........................................................................................... 49
Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Doors.............................................................................................. 63
Aluminum Stile and Rail Doors and Framing ..................................................................................... 67
Toilet Partitions .................................................................................................................................. 71
Lockers - Student Corridor and Athletic ............................................................................................. 75
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Operable Wall Specifications ............................................................................................................. 75
Accordion Wall Specifications............................................................................................................ 75
Carpet and Rubber Wall Base ........................................................................................................... 75
Fence................................................................................................................................................. 76
Floor Finishes .................................................................................................................................... 78
Cabinetry ........................................................................................................................................... 79
Windows ............................................................................................................................................ 80
Multipurpose Wall Specifications ....................................................................................................... 81
Media Center ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Stormwater Drainage Maintenance.................................................................................................... 83
Landscaping ………………………………………….. .......................................................................... 84
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DISCLAIMER STATEMENT FOR
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS
All specifications shall be drafted so as to assure cost effective procurement of the school district’s actual
needs and shall not be unduly restrictive. The requirements regarding the non-restrictiveness of
specifications shall apply to, among others, all specifications prepared by architects, engineers, designers,
draftsmen, and land surveyors for school district contracts.
Brand Name Specification means a specification limited to one or more items by the manufacturer's name
or catalog number.
Brand Name or Equal Specification means a specification which uses one or more manufacturer's name or
catalog numbers to describe the standard of quality, performance, and other characteristics needed to meet
school district requirements, and which provide for the submission of equivalent products.
Specification means any description of the physical, functional, or performance characteristics, or of the
nature of a supply, service, equipment, or construction item. A specification includes, as appropriate,
requirements for inspecting, testing, or preparing a supply, service, equipment, or construction item for
delivery. Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "specification" and "purchase description" are
used interchangeably.
The purpose of a specification is to serve as a basis for obtaining a supply, service, equipment, or
construction item adequate and suitable for the school district's needs in a cost effective manner, taking
into account, to the extent practicable, the cost of ownership and operation as well as initial acquisition
costs. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT SPECIFICATIONS PERMIT MAXIMUM
PRACTICABLE COMPETITION CONSISTENT WITH THIS PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE
DRAFTED WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF CLEARLY DESCRIBING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
REQUIREMENTS. ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE WRITTEN IN A NONRESTRICTIVE MANNER SO
AS TO DESCRIBE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET.
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BASIC COMPONENTS OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF 700-800 CAPACITY***
(w/ Core designed for 1,050)
(Prototype - Burgess Elementary)
#
TYPE
CAPACITY
MIN. SQ FEET
5
4
15
8
2
4
1
1
1
1
CD classrooms @ 20 to 1
Kindergarten classrooms @ 25 to 1
Primary classrooms @ 21 to 1
Elementary classrooms @ 24 to 1
*Self-contained @ 12 to 1
Resource @ 12 to 1
Multi-Use Classroom
Music
Art
Computer lab
**Design Capacity
100
100
315
192
24
48
1,200
1,200
800
800
800
800
1,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
779
TOTAL SQ
FEET
6,000
4,800
12,000
6,400
1,600
3,200
1,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
39,000
* Time out rooms may be provided depending upon need.
** Design Capacity and Maximum Capacity are the same in the elementary schools because teachers have the same
class of students throughout the entire school day and therefore do not get a typical “planning period”.
***The number and type of classrooms needed to achieve a desired capacity will vary based on the current district
approved pupil/teacher ratio for each grade.
Physical Education
•
•
•
•
PE Facility
Multipurpose Room w/ stage
Coaches’/Teachers’ offices
Storage
Administration
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Principal
Bookkeeper
Receptionist
Secretary
2 Assistant Principals
ISS
Conference Room
Guidance – 4 Counselors
•
•
•
•
Office Space
Conference rooms(2)
Testing room
Storage
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Clinic
• Examining room
• Conference room
Media
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reading area
Studio
Computer lab
Workroom
Library Office
Book storage
Adult restrooms
MDF Room
Food Service
•
•
•
•
•
•
Kitchen
Serving
Cafeteria
Coolers/Freezers
Dry storage
Receiving
Teacher Work Spaces x 3
Itinerate Teacher Spaces x3
Speech
Parent Resource Center
Resource Officer
General Storage
TOTAL SQ.FEET, INCLUDING CIRCULATION, NOT TO EXCEED: 101,000
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BASIC COMPONENTS OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF 800 – 900 CAPACITY***
(w/ Core designed for 1,050)
(Prototype - Ocean Bay or Palmetto Bays)
#
TYPE
CAPACITY
MIN. SQ FEET
5
4
18
9
4
4
1
1
1
1
CD classrooms @ 20 to 1
Kindergarten classrooms @ 25 to 1
Primary classrooms @ 21 to 1
Elementary classrooms @ 24 to 1
*Self-contained @ 12 to 1
Resource @ 12 to 1
Multi-Use Classroom
Music
Art
Computer lab
**Design Capacity
100
100
378
216
48
48
1,200
1,200
800
800
800
800
1,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
890
TOTAL SQ
FEET
6,000
4,800
14,400
7,200
3,200
3,200
1,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
43,800
* Time out rooms may be provided depending upon need.
** Design Capacity and Maximum Capacity are the same in the elementary schools because teachers have the same
class of students throughout the entire school day and therefore do not get a typical “planning period”.
***The number and type of classrooms needed to achieve a desired capacity will vary based on the current district
approved pupil/teacher ratio for each grade.
Physical Education
•
•
•
•
PE Facility
Multipurpose Room w/ stage
Coaches’/Teachers’ offices
Storage
Administration
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Principal
Bookkeeper
Receptionist
Secretary
2 Assistant Principals
ISS
Conference Room
Guidance – 4 Counselors
•
•
•
•
Office Space
Conference rooms (2)
Testing room
Storage
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Clinic
• Examining room
• Conference room
Media
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reading area
Studio
Computer lab
Workroom
Library Office
Adult restrooms
Book storage
MDF Room
Food Service
•
•
•
•
•
•
Kitchen
Serving
Cafeteria
Coolers/Freezers
Dry storage
Receiving
Teacher Work Spaces x 3
Itinerate Teacher Spaces x3
Speech
Parent Resource Center
Resource Officer
General Storage
TOTAL SQ.FEET, INCLUDING CIRCULATION, NOT TO EXCEED: 107,000
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BASIC COMPONENTS OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF 1,050 CAPACITY***
#
5
4
18
16
4
4
2
2
2
2
TYPE
CD classrooms @ 20 to 1
Kindergarten classrooms @ 25 to 1
Primary Classrooms @ 21 to 1
Elementary Classrooms @ 24 to 1
*Self-contained @ 12 to 1
Resource @ 12 to 1
Multi-Use Classroom (Science, etc.)
Music
Art
Computer lab
**Design Capacity
CAPACITY
100
100
378
384
48
48
MIN. SQ FEET
1,200
1,200
800
800
800
800
1,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
TOTAL SQ FEET
6,000
4,800
14,400
12,800
3,200
3,200
2,000
3,000
3,000
2,000
54,400
1,058
* Time out rooms may be provided depending upon need.
** Design Capacity and Maximum Capacity are the same in the elementary schools because teachers have the same
class of students throughout the entire school day and therefore do not get a typical “planning period”.
***The number and type of classrooms needed to achieve a desired capacity will vary based on the current district
approved pupil/teacher ratio for each grade.
Physical Education
•
•
•
•
PE Facility
Multipurpose Room w/ stage
Coaches’/Teachers’ offices
Storage
Administration
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Principal
Bookkeeper
Receptionist
Secretary
2 Assistant Principals
ISS
Conference Room
Guidance – 4 Counselors
•
•
•
•
Office Space
Conference rooms (2)
Testing room
Storage
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Clinic
• Examining room
• Conference room
Media
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reading area
Studio
Computer lab
Workroom
Library Office
Book storage
MDF Room
Adult restrooms
Food Service
•
•
•
•
•
•
Kitchen
Serving
Cafeteria
Coolers/Freezers
Dry storage
Receiving
Teacher Work Spaces x 3
Itinerate Teacher Spaces x3
Speech
Parent Resource Center
Resource Officer
General Storage
TOTAL SQ.FEET, INCLUDING CIRCULATION, NOT TO EXCEED: 140,000
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BASIC COMPONENTS OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS
#
10
3
10
3
10
3
5
4
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
TYPE
grade regular classrooms @ 22 to 1
th
6 grade science labs @ 22 to 1
7th grade regular classrooms @ 22 to 1
7th grade science labs @ 22 to 1
8th grade regular classrooms @ 22 to 1
8th grade science labs @ 22 to 1
Resource @ 12 to 1
Self-contained @12 to 1
Art @ 22 to 1
Computer labs @ 22 to 1
Band @ 25 to 1
Home Arts @ 22 to 1
Chorus @ 25 to 1
Industrial Technology @ 22 to 1
Physical Education @ 50 to 1
Business @ 22 to 1
*Maximum capacity
Capacity modifier
**Design Capacity
6th
CAPACITY
220
66
220
66
220
66
60
48
22
88
25
22
25
22
50
22
1242
x .90
1,118
* Maximum Capacity is the total student capacity of all classroom space, based on current pupil/teacher ratios, that would be
available if teachers did not have a planning period and were “floated” from room to room. It is extremely important to note
that this is NOT an ideal capacity. A facility this crowded would cause a loss of instructional quality as well as create serious
deficiencies in the quality of the students’ experience. Filling a school to this level also taxes the school’s core facilities.
** Design Capacity in both middle and high schools is equal to 90% of the Maximum Capacity at that facility. This
calculation is based on giving every teacher a planning period and making efficient use of all instructional space.
Physical Education
• Gym (SF adjusted by project to reflect adequate seating)
• P.E. Lockers
• Team lockers
• Training room
• Coaches’/Teachers’ offices
• Laundry
• Storage
• Health Classroom
Auditorium
• 320 seat lecture hall
• Storage
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Administration
• Principal
• Bookkeeper
• Receptionist
• Secretary
• 3 Assistant Principals
• ISS
• OSIRIS/Attendance
• Mail Room
• Conference Room
Guidance – 3 Counselors
• Office Space
• Conference rooms
• Testing room
• Storage
• Waccamaw Mental Health
• Records Vault
Clinic
Media
• Examining room
• Conference room
• Office Space
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reading area
Studio
Computer lab
Workroom
Library Office
Book storage
Adult restrooms
MDF Room
Food Service
• Kitchen
• Serving
• Cafeteria
• Coolers/Freezers
• Dry storage
• Receiving
• Office Space
Teacher Work Spaces x 3
Itinerate Teacher Spaces x 2
Speech
Resource Officer
General Storage
TOTAL SQ. FEET, INCLUDING CIRCULATION, NOT TO EXCEED: 140,000
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BASIC COMPONENTS OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
#
35
8
8
3
1
1
2
1
1
7
1
1
4
2
TYPE
Regular classrooms @ 23 to 1
Science labs @ 23 to 1
Special education @ 12 to 1
Physical education @ 30 to 1
ROTC @ 23 to 1
Fine Arts/Drama @ 23 to 1
Art @ 23 to 1
Instrumental Music @ 40 to 1
Choral Music @ 40 to 1
Vocational Labs @ 23 to 1
Driver Education @ 12 to 1
Distance Learning @ 23 to 1
Computer Labs @ 25 to 1
Journalism @ 23 to 1
*Maximum capacity
Capacity modifier
**Design Capacity
CAPACITY
805
184
96
90
23
23
46
40
40
161
12
23
100
46
1689
x .90
1,520
* Maximum Capacity is the total student capacity of all classroom space, based on current pupil/teacher ratios that would be
available if teachers did not have a planning period and were “floated” from room to room. It is extremely important to note
that this is NOT an ideal capacity. A facility this crowded would cause a loss of instructional quality as well as create serious
deficiencies in the quality of the students’ experience. Filling a school to this level also taxes the school’s core facilities.
** Design Capacity in both middle and high schools is equal to 90% of the Maximum Capacity at that facility. This calculation is
based on giving every teacher a planning period and making efficient use of all instructional space.
Physical Education
• Gym (SF adjusted by project to reflect adequate seating)
• Multipurpose Room/Auxiliary Gym
• Weight Room
• P.E. Lockers
• Team lockers
• Training room
• Coaches’/Teachers’ offices
• Laundry
• Storage
•
Auditorium
• 700 seat capacity
• Storage
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Administration
• Principal
• Bookkeeper
• Receptionist
• Secretary
• 4 Assistant Principals
• ISS
• Conference Space
• OSIRIS/Attendance
• Mail Room
Guidance – 4 Counselors
• Office Space
• Conference rooms
• Testing room
• Storage
• Waccamaw Mental Health
• Records Vault
Clinic
Media
• 2 Examining rooms
• 2 Conference rooms
• Office Space
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reading area
Studio
Computer lab
Workroom
Library Office
Book storage
Adult restrooms
MDF Room
Food Service
• Kitchen
• Serving
• Cafeteria
• Coolers/Freezers
• Dry storage
• Receiving
• Office Space
Teacher Work Spaces/Lounge x 4
Itinerate Teacher Spaces x 2
Speech
Community/Large Meeting Room
Bus Office
Resource Officer
General Storage
TOTAL SQ. FEET, INCLUDING CIRCULATION, NOT TO EXCEED: 230,000
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HORRY COUNTY MINIMUM STANDARDS
FOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES/PLAYGROUNDS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
MULTIPURPOSE PLAYFIELD
•
•
•
90’ x 120’
Properly graded with irrigation and well
Grass covering entire playing area
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
•
•
5,500 sq. ft.
Athletic flooring
CHILD DEVELOPMENT/KINDERGARTEN PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Jiggle Foot Dinosaur Sculpture
Gator Walk Sculpture
4 Wheeler Play Structure
Jiggle Foot Triceratops Sculpture
Tunnel Slide
Loop Climber
Crawl Tunnel
Elbow Slide
Double Wide Plastic Slide
Arched Chain Climber
Tic-Tac-Toe Panel below deck
Village Seat Panel
Ladder Panel
Village Counter Panel
Safety Panel w/ Wheel Above; Mirror Panel Below
Transfer Station
Wheelchair Turning Area
Landing area consists of hardwood chips
PRIMARY PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Swings
Beam Run
Stretch Pole
Vertical Ladder
Balance Beam
Challenge Ladder
Spring-up Bars
Parallel Bars
Jump Touch Beam
Pull-up Bars
Sit-up Bench
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Spiral Slide
Arch Climber
Bubble Panel
Snake Pole
Faces Panel
Transfer Station
Wheelchair Turning Area
Double Wide Plastic Slide
Landing area consists of hardwood chips
ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
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•
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•
•
•
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•
•
•
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•
•
•
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•
•
•
•
Swings
Beam Run
Stretch Pole
Vertical Ladder
Balance Beam
Sit-up Bench
Challenge Ladder
Spring-up Bars
Parallel Bars
Jump Touch Beam
Pull-up Bars
See Saw Snake
Track Ride
Double Ring Trek
Turning Bar
Log Roll
Chinning Bar
Trapeze Ladder
Landing area consists of hardwood chips
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HORRY COUNTY MINIMUM STANDARDS
FOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES/PLAYGROUNDS
MIDDLE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
SPORTS:
Fall
Football
Cheerleading
Winter
Basketball
Cheerleading
Spring
Soccer
PRACTICE FIELD
GYM
•
•
•
One 100 yard long/50 yard wide area
Properly graded with irrigation
Grass covering entire playing area
•
Includes volleyball, basketball
• Regulation basketball court with markings
• One regulation volleyball court
• Seating
• Restroom facilities for spectators, other than locker area
• Concession area
• Ticket booth
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HORRY COUNTY MINIMUM STANDARDS
FOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES/PLAYGROUNDS
HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
SPORTS:
Fall
Football
Cross Country
Girls Tennis
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Winter
Basketball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Spring
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Track
Boys Tennis
Golf
FOOTBALL
Seating Requirements
• All seats should be constructed of aluminum or concrete
• Seating capacities adequate for first round of playoffs
AAAA
4,000
AAA
3,500
AA
2,300
A
1,000
Grading
Drainage
Irrigation
Sod
•
1 percent grade (minimal)
•
Water must run to designated drainage areas off the playing surface and away from stadium
•
•
•
All heads must be even or below playing surface.
Each head coverage shall overlap another zone.
Entire playing surface must have coverage.
•
•
Fields must have grass, which covers the entire playing surface
If grass is going on a new field or grass is being replaced, Bermuda 419 should be used.
Press Box
•
Adequate space to accommodate the following: Home and Away crews (two per team), clock judge,
announcer, and spotter. A fence or rail must surround the top of the press box.
Concession Stand(s)
• Shall include a home side concession stand with restrooms
• Shall include a visitor side concession stand with restrooms
Field House
• A game day field house shall be included
Ticket Booth
• One booth with two ticket windows
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Lighting
Fencing
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•
•
Four poles – 70’ high
Foot-candle = 50 maintained
Metal or concrete poles
•
•
4’ barrier separating spectators from playing field
6’ fence surrounding entire stadium complex to include two separate double gate sections for entrance
and emergency exits. (Must be an easy access for emergency vehicles to enter and leave playing
area.)
CROSS COUNTRY
•
Course must be complete with start and finish line (3.1 miles)
TENNIS
GYM
•
•
•
Four regulation courts with proper markings
6’ fence surrounding tennis complex
Lighting
•
Includes volleyball, basketball, wrestling
• Regulation basketball court with markings
• One regulation volleyball court
• Seating
• Restroom facilities for spectators, other than locker area
• Concession area
• Ticket booth
AUXILIARY GYM
•
•
•
•
4,000 sq. ft.
Seating for 150
Basketball goals
Sufficient for P.E. activities, volleyball, wrestling
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
•
Fields must be properly graded so that water runs off playing surface
Dimensions
• Baseball – 290’ Left/Right Field
305’ Centerfield
• Softball – 185’ Home to outfield
Fence
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•
•
6’ outfield fence
4’ down baselines
Backstop softball 15’
baseball 20’
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Irrigation
Seating
Lighting
•
•
•
All heads must be even or below playing surface.
Each head coverage shall overlap another zone.
Entire playing surface must have coverage.
•
•
100 per field
Portable aluminum
•
•
•
•
Baseball foot-candles infield = 45 maintained
Baseball foot-candles outfield = 20 maintained
Softball foot-candles infield = 45 maintained
Softball foot-candles outfield = 20 maintained
Dug-outs
•
40’ x 10’ long to include a 10’ x 10’ storage area
Restrooms/Concessions
• There must be a place where restrooms may be used by spectators
• Two toilets – women; one toilet, one urinal – men
• Concession/scoreboard operator space
SOCCER
TRACK
•
•
Will practice on practice field area
Games will be played on football game field
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Completely marked eight-lane track
Type 4 asphalt
Straightaway for sprints (start and finish lines)
Runway complete with landing area
Shot and discus circle
Safety net for discus area
High jump approach and landing area
Long jump approach and landing area
PRACTICE FIELD
•
•
•
One 100 yard long/50 yard wide area
Properly graded with irrigation
Grass covering entire playing area
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SERVICE AND WARRANTIES
Since service intensive systems require local support, constraints are imposed on maximum distances allowed to the nearest
contractors/subcontractors/suppliers maintained office:
Roofing
Door Hardware Supplier
Door Hardware Installer
Fire Alarm
HVAC Subcontractor
HVAC Equipment Supplier
100 miles
100 miles
100 miles
100 miles
100 miles
100 miles
The school district contracts for construction require a one-year labor and materials warranty on all work. In addition, the
following warranties should be specified:
Door Hardware (parts only)
Roof System (materials and labor)
Roof System (materials, NDL)
HVAC Compressors (parts only)
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3 years
5 years (watertight)
20 years with watertight warranty
5 years
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REQUIRED TRAINING SESSIONS
Training sessions must be performed prior to and on a separate day from final required district inspections. Training sessions
will take place at each new or renovation project. The contractor, appropriate subcontractor, staff members, and the appropriate
representative from maintenance must be present for training sessions. A minimum of one week’s notice must be given for all
training sessions. Training must be scheduled when the principal and school facilities manager can be present. The following
training sessions are required and must be noted in specifications:
1.
Fire alarm training. This training must be videotaped by the contractor.
2.
Electrical training. This training must be videotaped by the contractor.
3.
Mechanical training for units. This training must be videotaped by the contractor.
4.
Plumbing training. This training must be videotaped by the contractor.
5.
Irrigation system training (minimum two staff members and plumber from HCS Maintenance department). This training
must be videotaped by the contractor.
6.
Kitchen Equipment training. This training must be videotaped and include full demonstration of actual cooking on all
equipment with food.
7.
Audiovisual equipment, such as, but not limited to, auditorium/multipurpose sound, lighting, stage curtains, projection
operations, etc.
8.
Cleaning products and practices.
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DISTRICT POINTS OF CONCERN AND REQUIREMENTS
The following items of concern to the School District have been noted on previous projects and must be addressed in future
projects on the drawings and specifications as generalized standards.
1.
From observation by the School District of buildings now near completion, it is noted that projects have moved forward more
quickly when the contractor has installed the service road around the building pad at the very beginning of construction.
This allows all weather access and the owner highly recommends it.
2.
Water/sewer, DHEC, and lift station approvals have usually taken more time than anticipated; therefore, the owner expects
these items to be addressed early on. Permits required by the state and local level such as, but not limited to, land
disturbance permits, wetland permits, etc., must be obtained as the guidelines require before the project goes out for bid.
Architect needs to schedule meeting with water utility company prior to bidding project. The District would like to
have backflow preventors and as many utility items as possible installed by site contractor.
3.
Sod, trees, and bushes should not be installed until irrigation system is installed and operational. Mesh backing on sod is
not allowed on any Horry County Schools’ projects.
4.
All under slab electrical turn-ups shall have rigid elbows and be asphalt coated.
5.
It is recommended that curing compound be used in all areas where directed by architect.
6.
Motor joints in concrete block should be uniform, not irregular. Block work shall be faced to corridor side. Many times we
approve a sample wall and continued work does not have the same quality of the sample approved. We expect a job
consistent with the sample wall that is approved.
7.
Through wall flashing must be installed in all areas directed on plans as work progresses and not after the fact.
8.
Through wall flashing needs to be protected. Any torn flashing must be repaired or replaced at the time it is damaged.
9.
Make sure there is adequate waterproofing on cavity side of wall.
10. Structural rebar must be placed in wall before wall is pumped.
11. Refrigerant tubing must be placed into PVC pipes prior to after placing pipe in wall. This can help prevent damage to
insulation.
12. Key cores for exterior metal doors must be on right hand side.
13. Doorframes must be sanded, re-primed, and repainted in any damaged or rusted areas.
14. Carpet should not be installed until finishes have been completed. The owner will not accept carpet that has been steam
cleaned, dry cleaned, or cleaned in any other method than vacuuming. Any carpet that has been saturated due to leaks,
cleaning, etc., must be replaced. Due to problems with mold and mildew, carpet that has been wet is considered damaged
and cannot be accepted by the owner. Woven carpet is not permitted. Architect must specify a carpet that seams well.
15. Owner prefers multipurpose flooring to be installed after furniture delivery when building is complete and multipurpose room
is no longer needed for staging.
16. Painted corridors should be protected with felt or plastic during terrazzo installation.
17. Security keypad boxes must be located on the inside of the building. Exterior boxes are not acceptable.
18. Room numbers for operational and signage purposes will be approved by the District and may be different from architect’s
numbering on plans. The district will approve a list of room numbers and names. Any rooms unaccounted for on the
District approved list shall maintain the same number as used on the architect’s plans. If there is a question, call your
representative from the school district. The actual school room numbers that are used for signage are to be used for
labeling for data, phone, and T.V. The architect must meet with the building principal during design phase and architect
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shall verify that room numbers on plans and actual signage numbers are the same. Contract documents must reflect
correct signage and room number schedule.
19. Corner cabinets are preferred, if possible, in classrooms. See the Technology specs for T.V. height and locations in all
areas. Note that general purpose areas still require brackets (gyms, commons, auditorium, media center, front lobby, etc.).
Refer to Technology specs for more information.
20. Contractors’ builders risk insurance cannot be transferred to the owner until substantial completion has been achieved. The
fire alarm must be operational and keys turned over to owner. The contractor should notify owner in order to have phone
lines for fire alarm activated. The security personnel from the district will be responsible for installing the security panel and
making the connection from the panel to the dial out. Our security personnel must be notified well in advance of OSF
inspections.
21. Permanent power and water can be turned on in the school district’s name. The contactor is responsible for the bill until the
district has a Certificate of Occupancy and has accepted the building. Please notify owner two weeks before water and
power are needed.
22. Switchgear must be kept dry at all times both before and after roof has been installed.
23. Electrical boxes and conduits in rough-in stages must be covered with tape at all times to prevent debris from getting inside.
24. Mechanical units must be protected from dust at all times. Mechanical units should not be run during installations that
create dust such as cabinetry and terrazzo. When mechanical units are turned on and running, filters must be in place and
changed on a regular basis by the contractor. Should proper filters not be in place, units should not be turned on. If these
conditions are not met, the school district will require cleaning of the units, ductwork, and the coils before accepting the
building.
25. Lay down areas for all materials must be identified and indicated defined on plans and in specs on all renovation projects
the blue prints.
26. The school district requires a clean jobsite, both interior and exterior. We have noted on past projects that those kept clean
and free from debris were much safer, more organized, and had smoother completions.
27. The building must be climatized before terrazzo floors can be installed. We have experienced terrazzo delays due to the
moisture content of the floor. Terrazzo installation is very messy. Walls and doorframes need to be protected during the
process. Terrazzo installation usually takes more time than anticipated. Normal finish schedule does not apply to terrazzo
installation. We have also discovered that most of the distributors for the multipurpose flooring are requiring even a lower
level of moisture than the terrazzo installers. Please keep this in mind when drying out the building. All door magnet hold
opens shall be provided under specification Section 08710. The General Contractor must closely coordinate rough-ins for
these magnets. Lockable interior corridor doors shall be used in areas of the school so that evening activities can take
place in public areas and still maintain the ability to secure other areas of the school.
28. Safety is the most important factor on school renovation projects when school is in session. Construction barriers and
warning signage must be installed before construction begins and must be maintained at all times. Students must not have
access to the construction site. Any safety fencing that is damaged or down must be replaced immediately. Emergency
exits must be maintained with appropriate signage. Emergency exits must never be blocked. A clear exit pathway must be
maintained at all times from every exit door during construction. If it is absolutely necessary to block these areas in order to
do specific work, this work must be performed before or after working hours. Any work that will cause excessive noise,
vibration to the building, or distraction must be done before or after hours as well.
29. OCRM monitors our projects on a regular basis. It is essential that the silt fence be in place and in good shape at all times.
30. Exit devices must be through bolted. Wide style doors must be installed in order to accommodate the type exit devices we
use.
31. Smoking is not allowed in school buildings or on any school property including inside vehicles. This is very
important on renovation projects. The contractor shall be required to establish a break area out of sight of students and
faculty where workers can eat. It is extremely important not to eat on other areas of school property.
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32. The discovery period is extremely important for renovation projects. It is very important to take note of illegal penetrations
above ceiling, code issues that include missing or broken exit lights, missing egress signs, and other items that may be
missing or not functioning. IDF and MDF rooms may be too full for additional equipment or locations of these closets may
have moved from their original locations. There may not be adequate power and data for the amount of computers that are
currently being used in classrooms. Provisions should be made to restore power, phone and data to walls that are being
demolished. Drawings should show items to be removed and where these items should be restored. In renovation projects
where the administration area is being renovated, strong consideration needs to be given to the effect renovations will have
on the fire alarm system, the security system, phones, bells, and speakers. Some older classrooms do not currently have
overhead speakers but will need them after renovations. Wiring for these speakers must be provided on plans. All existing
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues must be looked at closely during the discovery period. Verbal interviews with
staff and managers will be very important to gather information. These are merely examples of items that contractors have
overlooked in the bid process previously. In these instances both the owner and the contractor had added costs. It is
important to get as much input as possible up front. It is important to relay all discovery items in writing to the owner. The
owner’s representative will accompany architects and engineers during discovery.
33. It is also important in renovations to gain important information from the principal with regard to testing dates and activities
held at the school so that these items can be addressed in planning and in specifications. Note on specs and plans that the
contractor is responsible for planning his work schedule around the school instructional day. It is essential that work be
done after school hours, weekends, holidays, and breaks. Interruption of the instructional day will not be permitted. All
contractors and subcontractors must wear identification tags. Workers without tags will not be permitted in the building or
on school grounds.
34. Contractors need to be informed that the district will have Clemson Extension perform random inspections on termite
treatment.
35. The district requires a detailed cleaning spec for all areas of the building in the specifications. The contactor will be
responsible for additional coats of wax over and above what was used in the past. Classrooms will require five heavy coats
and hallways will require eight coats of wax. The floors must be burnished after all coats of wax are applied. Cleaning in all
areas must be very detailed and performed by a professional cleaning crew and also must be coordinated with furniture
deliveries and installations.
36. In renovation projects, the CONTRACTOR is responsible for removing and protecting all furniture and boxed items from
rooms being renovated. The CONTRACTOR is also responsible for replacing these items in an orderly fashion after
renovations are complete. Items must be stored and protected in a manner that avoids all damage. When doing partial
work in an occupied classroom, the contractor is responsible for covering any and all items that are subject to dust or
damage. This must be noted on drawings and in specifications.
37. As-built drawings for the lift station must be done by a certified engineer and must include the engineer’s stamp.
38. Any sheetrock that becomes wet due to lack of protection during construction must be replaced. The entire area from floor
to ceiling must be replaced and the insulation behind it must be replaced also. There are no exceptions to this.
39. VCT shall be specified for all classrooms. VCT shall also be specified for all corridors in the BASE BID.
40. Expansion joint covers must be specified for block walls.
41. Landscaping must consist of trees and shrubs that are native to the area and approved. Centipede sod is required for
sodded areas. Straw must be used for mulching. Pine bark is not acceptable. Irrigation systems must be insulated and
also have some type of weather protection, such as a house, rock, etc.
42. Doors must be wood doors only. Laminate doors are not permitted.
43. Fiberglass fuel tanks are not permitted.
44. Any drains under parking lots, asphalt drive areas, or concrete areas must be concrete or RCP pipe.
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45. Grease traps must be heavy duty pressure type round manhole frame with C/S bolted lids and must be water, gas, and
steam tight.
46. Clocks are District provided. Refer to technology specifications.
47. No pencil blocks are to be installed in classrooms. The District provides electric sharpeners.
48. Kiln areas must be equipped with exhaust hoods. See note about this in electrical section. Kilns are to be specified by the
architect and provided and installed by the contractor in the base bid.
49. Storefront installed in areas must never be specified at ground level. There must be a minimum of two courses of block
from floor level before installation of storefront begins.
50. In the media center, two sets of four power and four data must be located on the half wall between studio and production
areas under the glass that divides the two rooms. A 5” PVC conduit must be provided in the bottom block closest to the
floor level under the window to allow for the transfer of wiring from one room to another. Wiring must be on the studio side
of the glass that looks into production.
51. Sanitary napkin disposals must be provided in all female group toilets in elementary, middle, and high schools. Napkin
disposals must also be provided in each stall at the elementary, middle and high schools.
52. Recessed soap dispensers are required in all group toilets and adult bathrooms.
53. There must be provisions for interior and exterior security lights at the end of each corridor and main entrances to the school
that is designed to burn all the time so it can be used to identify objects picked up on security cameras.
54. Covered walks should consist of a single walk to the parent drop off area and a covered walk from the school to the bus
drop off. The termination point of the bus drop off should be in a T-shape and approximately 30’ long adjacent to the bus
drive. Light fixtures shall be installed under all canopy areas. (The T-shape canopy shall be used depending on site layout.
In renovations, an L-shape may have to be used.)
55. No schools will have outside basketball courts.
56. Curbing should only be provided for bus loading areas related to covered walkways and at parent drop off drives.
57. Elementary schools shall have two assistant principals’ offices. Middle schools shall have three assistant principals’ offices.
High Schools shall have five assistant principals’ offices. When possible, for monitoring purposes, these offices shall have
glass looking out to hallways. There are no private toilets in these offices.
58. Each classroom will have 16’ of marker board and 8’ of tack board.
59. Only administrative offices and media centers shall have carpet.
60. Architect shall provide Owner with carpet specifications and vendor.
61. Standard signage is required for both renovations and new schools. Signage shall include interior and exterior signage.
Exterior signage should consist of brick or block base per plan. School name lettering shall be of contrasting color and of
size to be clearly visible. A marquis with transparent lockable door should be included. The marquis should be large
enough to accommodate a short message such as “PTA meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m.” (4 lines of 8” tall changeable letters in
locking case). Ground lighting must be included for all signage. All interior signage must be mechanically fastened.
Numbering the signage schedule must be approved by the District.
62. Fire extinguisher cabinets must be metal with Lexan door. Plastic bubble type cabinets are not permitted.
63. All costs for U.L. monitoring, testing and certification required for fire alarm systems must be included in the base bid
contract and provided by the contractor for one year. All fire pits must have signage chains and locks.
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64. Sprinkler riser rooms must be supervised and labeled for each section. A diagram of the school must be provided on the
wall and must indicate all labeling.
65. All PIV valves FDCs must have signage.
66. All PIV valves are required to have tamper switches.
67. Back flow preventers must have tamper switches tied into the fire alarm system as required by the State Fire Marshal. Back
flow preventer fills must be locked and valves must be signed, chained and locked. Above ground pits must have heater.
Riser rooms must have heaters also.
68. Sky lights are not permitted in any ceilings.
69. Ceiling tiles must be standard tiles and must be white in color. Decorative tiles are not permitted. Ceiling tiles must be fire
rated and be standard Armstrong 2’ x 2’ #824 white tiles, standard Armstrong 2’ x 4’ #823 white tiles, standard Armstrong 2’
x 2’ #770 white tiles, standard 2’ x 4’ #769A white tiles, USG 2’ x 2’ #2110 white tiles, USG 2’ x 4’ #2310 white tiles, or
approved equal.
70. ALL DUCT BRANCH CIRCUITS MUST BE R-6 ACOUSTICAL FLEX AND MUST BE FLEXMASTER ACOUSTICAL TYPE 8
OR APPROVED EQUAL. TO AVOID NOISE LEVELS IN CLASSROOMS, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO USE THIS
ACOUSTICAL FLEX.
71. As stated previously, the numbers for rooms on the plans must be the true room signage numbers. To avoid confusion, the
architect’s room numbers and the school door signage numbers must be one in the same. Numbers and the signage
schedule must be approved by the District. Electrical panels must be numbered to the true school signage numbers and all
phone and data must be labeled with true school’s room signage numbers. The fire alarm program and all smoke detectors
must be labeled with the true school signage numbers. It will be less confusing for everyone to have only one set of
numbers.
72. Heat pumps must be labeled in a clockwise fashion starting at the admin area at the front entrance beginning with HP01,
HP02, HP03, etc. All ventilation equipment must be labeled MAU01, MAU02, MAU03, etc.
73. Gang toilet lights must be controlled from the main administrative office or must all be set on motion detectors. Building
Administrators need to be able to control corridor and gang toilet lights from inside the main administrative office. Fans must
be controlled from the building automation system. Key switches for lights and fans are not permitted.
74. Gang toilet lavatories must be hands free Bradley “Express” Lavatory System SS-Series, with infrared activation system and
built in soap dispensers or approved equal. Soap dispensers in all other toilets must be wall-recessed soap dispensers.
Sinks in gang toilets must be viewable from the corridor.
75. Through wall flashing must be SANDELL COATED COPPER consisting of a full sheet of copper weighing 3 oz. per square
foot coated on both sides with a special rubberized asphalt compound weighing not less than 6 oz. per square foot or
approved equal. Manufacturer’s specifications for application and installation must be followed. Please note: through wall
flashing must be as stated above except in locations where a roof terminates at a masonry wall. In these locations the wall
shall have a 16 oz. copper through wall flashing. The flashing shall turn up a minimum height of 8 inches inside the wall,
come through the exterior brick or block and turn down a minimum of 1 ½ inches on the face of the masonry wall.
76. In renovation work, a low fume asphalt or substance to reduce tar odor must be used.
77. Epoxy floors in kitchens, gang toilets, and any miscellaneous areas must have a minimum of two sealer coats.
78. Hoses are required to be installed with kitchen serving line equipment. Can be provided by the plumber.
79. Science case work in science labs must be keyed the same for all cabinet or drawer locks in a given room. Each science
lab must be keyed different on a per lab basis to all other labs.
80. Architect is to have utilities located and verified during design phase and must be shown on construction documents.
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81. The contractor is responsible for locating utilities on private school property prior to beginning construction and this must be
noted clearly on the plans and specifications.
82. Architect must complete and submit the Architect’s Checklist with the construction review documents provided to the
District. Architect must complete Ready for Construction form and deliver to the Construction Management staff prior to
bidding the project.
83. Hardware specifications must be strictly followed. Please note that the architect or contractor is responsible for corrections
to any variance from hardware specifications.
84. Architect must provide a color board for District approval. Architect must meet with building principal for input during the
design phase.
85. Accommodations for book theft detection should be made in all Horry County Schools media centers. District may provide
equipment specifications.
86. The District will change HVAC filters during the warranty period. The District does not want the mechanical contractor to
change filters.
87. Products included in this document are intended to establish minimum requirements for quality. THE OWNER MUST BE
NOTIFIED PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF A SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT.
88. A copy of shop drawings should be sent to the Owner’s Project Supervisor at the same time it is sent to the architect for
approval.
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REQUIRED DISTRICT INSPECTIONS
A final walk through with maintenance will be required prior to the district acceptance of the new or renovated facility. All items
listed below must be commissioned and approved by appropriate district personnel. This walk through will take place after all
training sessions are complete. The contractor shall provide and turn over a set of as-built plans to the maintenance department
staff at the walk through. As-built drawings on C.D. Rom can be provided at a later date with close out documents. Maintenance
staff will sign for the as-built drawings they received at the inspection. This document shall be turned in with close out
documents. At the time of the inspection, confirmation will be given that items in the building are as as-built drawings indicate.
The general contractor and subcontractor representing each area for the walk through must be present. An appropriate
representative from the maintenance department will also be present. The following areas will be addressed on the final
inspection:
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Roofing
HVAC and Test & Balance Reports
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Alarm
Kitchen Equipment
Paint
Technology
Doors, Toilet Partitions, Lockers
Hardware
Floor Finishes
Fencing
Irrigation
Final inspections must be done separately and on a different day from training sessions.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW SCHOOLS
ROOFS
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Low slope applications; Cold or hot – Modified Bituminous Membrane roofs shall be installed over
the spe cified insulation, with a minim um of 2 plies of prefab ricated, reinforced, homogeneous
Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) block copoly mer modified asphalt membrane secured to a
prepared substrate. Both reinfo rcement mats shall be impregnated and coated each side with a
high quality SBS modified bitumen blend. The roof system shall pass ASTM D 5849, Resi stance
to Cyclic Joint Displacement at 14 0F. Passing results shall show no signs of membrane cracking
or interply delamination aft er 500 cycles as m anufactured and 200 cycles after heat co nditioning
according to ASTM D 51 47. The mo dified base ply membrane shall be gl ass fiber or polyesterreinforced pl y sheet m anufactured fo r torch ap plication, col d-adhesive ap plication, o r m opped
application meeting or exceeding requirements of ASTM D 6163 (glass fiber reinforced) or ASTM
D 6164 (polyester reinforced), Type I or II, Grade S.
The interplay adhesive material for t he
modified bitu men mem brane ba se sheet shall b e ambient te mperature asphalt that is VOC
compliant, cold adhe sive, or adhered using to rch grade mem brane; the interplay ad hesive
material for the modified bitumen surface ply shall be cold adhesive or adhered using torch grade
membrane. The m odified ca p sheet m embrane sha ll be glass fi ber or polye ster-reinforced ply
sheet man ufactured fo r t orch a pplication o r cold-adhesive a pplication meeti ng o r ex ceeding
requirements of ASTM D 6163 (gl ass f iber rei nforced) or ASTM D 6 164 (polyester reinforced),
Type I or II, Grade S. The modifie
d cap sheet shall have factory embed ded white ceramic
granules. Design shall meet NRCA standards including 12” minimum flashing heights, equipment
flashing, and throug h-wall flashing, et c. As a minimum, the ro of system s must be in stalled to
comply with FMG 44 70/4450 an d me et the FMG wind u plift requi rements for ea ch school
location, FMG Data Sheet 1-29 fo r above roof deck components and FMG Data Sheet 1-49 for
perimeter flashing and meet UL 790 Class A Fire Rating.
Minimum acceptable slo pe for such systems will be ¼” per foot and should be incorporated into
the buildin g design a s to avoid the e xpense of ta pered in sulation. Wh en a sin gle laye r of
insulation i s used, a ¼” Gypsum ro of cove r bo ard equal to Dens Deck by Geo rgia Pa cific
moisture resistant will be i nstalled as recove ry board. The reco very board must be in stalled to
cover the joints of the base layer of insulation.
Steep slop e appli cations (4/12 o r ste eper) – Standing se am Kynar finish ed structu ral m etal
roofing system or architectural system over deck, utilizing seams that are a minimum of 2 inches
above the pl ane of the roof panel secured by me ans of con cealed cleats. Kynar finishe d
aluminum is preferred if the bu dget all ows. In gen eral, a mi nimum sl ope of 3 inche s pe r foot
should be maintained. Exposed fasteners are not permitted.
Low slope applications (3/12 or flatter) – When a standing seam metal roof is used must have a
minimum rib height of 2 ½”.
* A double lock rib is required in both low slope (3/12 or flatter) and steep slope (4/12 or
steeper) standing seam applications.
Through-wall flashing – In all locatio ns whe re a roof terminate s at maso nry wall, the wall shall
have a 16 oz. Copper through-wall flashing. The flashing shall turn up a minimum height of eight
inches inside the wall, co me through the exterior brick or block and turn down a minimum of one
and one half inches on the face of the masonry wall. Joints shall be welded or soldered to make
a wate rtight connection a nd be in spected by t he a rchitect o r hi s re presentative before being
covered. The flashing shall be installed in the masonry wall so t hat it will be located a mini mum
height of eight to ten inches above the finished roof.
Roof Drains and Downspouts – All roof drains shall be cast iron and flashed with 4 lb. lead or soft
copper. All roof drains sh all have a minimum 48” sump with 24” copper gravel gua rds installed
with g ranule surfacing. T he d ownspouts from the gutters sh all b e pip ed into the sto rm drain
system. Cast iron roof drains and rims are required. PVC rims are not allowed.
Parapet walls and wall caps – All para pet walls shall be covered with a high te mperature ice and
water shield for use under metal, have continuo us wind clips, and tapered cants installe d before
caps are installed on the wall. All wall caps shall have standing seam connections fabricated and
installed in accordance with SMACNA and ANSI SPRI ES-1.
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Expansion jo ints – All ex pansion joint s, whethe r roof to roof o r roof to wal l, whenever and
wherever possible, shall be curbed and covered with vinyl water barrier and standing seam metal
joints fabricated and installed in accordance with SMACNA.
Roof Scuttle s – All roof scuttles a re to be Bilco Alu minum or stainle ss steel constructed roof
scuttles.
Warranties – All roofing sy stems, whether modified bituminous membrane, standing seam metal,
or single ply, etc., shall be installed according to manufacturer’s specification and meet state and
local building codes. All manufacturers’ warranties shall be full system and in clude all material s
specified fro m the de ck up, incl uding metal co mponents, with a twenty yea r weathe r-tightness
warranty. The warranty shall include inspections during the second and fifth year with
preventative maintenance performed by the manufacturer. After the inspection, a report shall
be delivered to the Buil ding Owner identifying all corrective a ctions by the m anufacturer and any
corrective action required by the Owner.
In renovation work whe re asphalt is bei ng use d, a low fume asp halt or altern ate sub stance to
reduce asphalt/tar odor shall be used. Utilize lo w or no fuming asphalt kettle whenever roofing
bitumen is being heated. Kettle to be a n incineration type apparatus as manufactured by Reeves
Roofing Equi pment Co. (Afterburn er Kettle) or G arlock Eq uipment Co. (F ume Gu ard) or a
filtration type appa ratus as manufactured by Nati onal Tool and E quipment Co. (Fume Recovery
System).
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WALLS
Masonry type: Concrete block interior with brick exterior. The District prefers to use utility brick. Split free block should not be
used unless it is needed to match an existing building or renovation. Interior walls to be finished to acceptable tolerances and
painted except in areas such as restrooms and kitchens. FRP must be used in kitchens and staff restrooms from floor to ceiling
level. Waterborne epoxy must be used in the remainder of kitchen and restroom areas, such as storage and miscellaneous
areas. Administrative walls may be metal stud cavity with gypsum wallboard. Classroom wall finishes shall be concrete block.
*See Paint Recommendation section for specifics on paint pertaining to new schools versus renovations.
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KITCHENS
All kitchens are required to have an exterior doorbell at loading dock door. Doorbell specified must be a heavy duty commercial
and must be located to buzz adjacent to kitchen manager’s office.
EXHAUST HOODS
Variable Volume Specifications
The variable shall automatically control the speed of the exhaust (and make-up if applicable) fan to ensure optimal hood
performance. The system includes the following components: I/O Processor, Keypad, Temperature Sensors, Optic Sensors,
Electric Motor Starters (VFB’s which replace magnetic starters for 3 phase motors), and Cables.
The hood manufacturer shall integrate this pre-engineered system into new construction kitchen hoods. The I/O Processor,
Keypad, and Electronic Motor Starters (VFB’s) shall be mounted in the exhaust collar, and the Optic Sensors shall be mounted
inside the ends of the hood with air purge units (APU) mounted on the top of the hood.
Standard System Components
• I/O Processor
• Keypad
• Temperature Sensor
• Optic Sensor with air purge unit
• Electronic motor starters (VFB’s)
• Plug and Play Cables
Responsibilities
The hood manufacturer is to pre-mount all variable volume system components at the factory. All variable volume system
components shall be factory pre-wired. The variable volume system shall be pre-programmed at the factory.
The electrical contractor shall field wire the I/O processor inside the utility cabinet with an input of 115/1 or 230/1 VAC from a
dedicated circuit. The output wiring shall be connected to the hood lights. The electrical contractor shall field wire the electric
motor starters inside the utility cabinet by connecting 3-phase input power from the circuit breakers. The output wiring shall be
connected to the respective fan motor. The input and output wiring shall be run in separate conduit for each starter. (Note: If
there is a heated MUA unit, separator circuit must feed the controls. Do not use the motor circuit. Also, a control cable with at
least 4 conductors shall be run from the MUA to the I/O Processor.) The electrical contractor shall connect Plug-n-Play cables
from I/O Processor to each hood. Electrical contractor shall start up the system by pressing the light and fan switch on the
keypad to verify hood lights function and fans proceed to minimum speed. Correct fan rotation as necessary.
Test and balance contractor shall air balance the system by pressing the 100% switch on the keypad. Speed adjustments on the
direct drive fans to be made at the electronic motor starts (VFB).
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Exhaust hood duct over equipment from the top of hood to the roof curb must to be stainless steel.
Exhaust hood heights 6’8” AFF.
Exhaust hood preferred brand name is Green Hec or Captive-Aire (U.L. Listed).
Use variable volume drive on hood.
Do not use bottom discharge make-up air.
WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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4.
Walk-in cooler and freezer preferred brand name is Bally Engineered Systems, Bally Boxes, Bally conditioned units, Bally
evap., or approved substitute.
Walk-in cooler and freezer stainless steel floors with nonskid strips (no painted or concrete floor).
Lighting to comply with DHEC specifications. DHEC may require additional lighting. Verify with DHEC.
Condenser units located on ground should be fenced in.
MANAGER’S OFFICE
1. Manager’s Office must have view of entire facility (serving line, deliveries, and preparation area).
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2.
HVAC for manager’s office shall be a separate unit from preparation area.
WALLS, FLOORS, DOORS (NEW SCHOOLS ONLY)
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5.
FRP shall be used floor to ceiling in kitchen, preparation area, serving area, and dishwasher area.
Epoxy poured floors such as a Dex-O-Tex type product.
Door at the back of kitchen shall have fly fan.
Use only Pants/EQ duct over dishwasher and must be stainless steel to roof curb, and be insulated.
All roll-up doors to be electrical, not manual. The only exception would be the dish return unless it is in a fire rated wall.
OSF guidelines should be followed.
WATER BOILERS
1.
Preferred brand is A.O. Smith or approved substitute.
*Factory built rack systems are not allowed.
2.
Brass fittings to be used on boilers, water heaters and storage tanks. (No galvanized pipe fittings to be used).
3.
Water heaters must have two-temp booster recovery systems for HW 420 HW520 - HW670.
GAS EQUIPMENT
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2.
3.
4.
Use of Gas Equipment is preferred. Natural gas is preferred where available.
Valves - Jenkins - Conbraco - Ball valves to be full port on hot water lines.
Electric water heaters to be used is A.O. Smith with brass pipe nipples used in place of galvanized.
Kitchen/Gas Appliances: Vulcan-Hart or Hobart, or approved equal
Automatic Slicers - Hobart
Convection Ovens - Blodgett - Hobart
Braising Pans - Groen
Hot Plate - Southbend - Hobart - Franklin Chef
Fat Fryer - Pitco with standing pilot only with dump station filter system - no electronic ignition systems
Convection Steamer - VS X 10 Vulcan Hart with water filtering system
Dishwashers – Hobart
Buffalo Chopper - Hobart
* Items listed above are preferred brands. Substitutions will be considered but must be approved.
5.
Water Boilers (No PVI, they will not last with the high temperature we use). We use only A.O. Smith with two-temp boosterrecovery systems, used with kitchen dishwashers. Use brass pipe nipples in place of any galvanized fittings on
storage tanks.
GAS PIPING - UNDERGROUND
1.
Use polyethylene pipe only.
SERVING LINE EQUIPMENT
Serving line equipment must meet all DHEC, OSF and Building Code requirements. Hoses for serving equipment must be
provided by the contractor. All drain areas must be covered with grids.
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PAINT RECOMMENDATIONS
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6.
All interior walls of new schools should be painted with semi-gloss interior/exterior waterborne acrylic Devflex 4208 or
approved equal. Walls shall have a minimum of three coats of paint.
Interior doors and openings should be painted with interior/exterior waterborne acrylic gloss Devflex or approved equal.
Door frames and interior window frames shall have a minimum of three coats of paint.
Exterior hollow metal doors and frames should be painted with interior/exterior waterborne acrylic gloss Devflex or approved
equal. Exterior doors and frames must have a minimum of three coats of paint.
Prior to painting, all surfaces must be prepared with appropriate primers.
All recommended products are Sherwin Williams, ICI Devoe, Rose Talbert, DTM acrylic coating, or approved equal.
Architects shall specify surface preparation and finish.
*THE SAME PRODUCTS AS LISTED ABOVE MAY BE USED IN RENOVATION PROJECTS; HOWEVER, PROPER
PRIMERS MUST BE USED IN CASES OF OLD WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN PAINTED AND REPAINTED MANY TIMES WITH
OIL OR OIL EPOXY PAINT.
Painting Requirements for Renovations
Previously Coated Surfaces
Maintenance painting will frequently not permit or require complete removal of all old coatings prior to repainting. However, all
surface contamination such as oil, grease, loose paint, mill scale dirt, foreign matter, rust, mold, mildew, mortar, efflorescence,
and sealers must be removed to assure sound bonding to the tightly adhering old paint. Glossy surfaces of old paint films must
be clean and dull before repainting. Thorough washing with an abrasive cleanser will clean and dull in one operation, or wash
thoroughly and dull by sanding. Spot prime any bare areas with an appropriate primer. Recognize that any surface preparation
short of total removal of the old coating may compromise the service length of the system. Check for compatibility by applying a
test patch of the recommended coating system, covering at least 2 to 3 square feet. Allow to dry one week before testing
adhesion per ASTM D3359. If the coating system is incompatible, complete removal is required.
Painting Requirements for New Schools
Block (Cinder and Concrete)
Remove all loose mortar and foreign material. Surface must be free of laitance, concrete dust, dirt, form release agents,
moisture curing membranes, loose cement, and hardeners. Concrete and mortar must be cured at least 30 days at 75°F. The
pH of the surface should be between 6 and 9, unless the products to be used are designed to be used in high or low pH
environments, such as Loxon. On tilt-up and poured-in place concrete, commercial detergents and abrasive blasting may be
necessary to prepare the surface. Fill bug holes, air pockets, and other voids with a patching compound such as ConSeal.
*ALL HAND RAILING MUST BE HEAVILY SANDED WITH ROUGH SAND PAPER IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE PRODUCT
WITH SOMETHING TO STICK TO.
New Construction Painting Schedule
Interior Painting Schedule
A. CEMENT BLOCK WALLS - Concrete Masonry Unit
Surface Prep: Block (Cinder and Concrete) S-W 3
Pre-Primer: Loxon® Block Surfacer
Prime Coat: Loxon® Block Surfacer
Intermediate: DTM Acrylic Coating Semi-Gloss
Finish Coat: DTM Acrylic Coating Semi-Gloss
B. SHEETROCK WALLS - Gypsum Board
Surface Prep: Drywall - Interior & Exterior S-W 3
Pre-Primer: Builders Solution Interior Primer/Surfacer
Prime Coat: Builders Solution Interior Primer/Surfacer
Intermediate: DTM Acrylic Coating Semi-Gloss
Finish Coat: DTM Acrylic Coating Semi-Gloss
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C. METAL DOOR CASINGS/DOORS - Steel
Surface Prep: Power Tool Cleaning S-W 15
Pre-Primer: Pro-Cryl® Universal Primer
Prime Coat: Pro-Cryl® Universal Primer
Intermediate: Waterbased Industrial Enamel
Finish Coat: Waterbased Industrial Enamel
Exterior Painting Schedule
A. BRICK LINALS - Steel
Surface Prep: Hand Tool Cleaning S-W 14
Pre-Primer: Pro-Cryl® Universal Primer
Prime Coat: Pro-Cryl® Universal Primer
Intermediate: DTM Acrylic Coating Semi-Gloss
Finish Coat: DTM Acrylic Coating Semi-Gloss
B.
METAL DOORS (Pre-primed)
Surface Prep: Hand Tool Cleaning S-W 14
Intermediate: Waterbased Industrial Enamel
Finish Coat: Waterbased Industrial Enamel
C. EXTERIOR STUCCO (DRYVIT) - Stucco
Surface Prep: Not Selected
Prime Coat: Loxon® Exterior Acrylic Masonry Primer
Intermediate: A-100® Exterior Latex Gloss
Finish Coat: A-100® Exterior Latex Gloss
D. EXTERIOR SHEETROCK – Exterior Drywall
Surface Prep: Drywall – Interior & Exterior S-W 8
Prime Coat: Loxon® Exterior Acrylic Masonry Primer
Intermediate: A-100® Exterior Latex Satin
Finish Coat: A-100® Exterior Latex Satin
E.
EXTERIOR METAL CANOPY DECKING - Galvanized
Surface Prep: Galvanized Metal S-W 10
Prime Coat: Pro-Cryl® Universal Primer
Intermediate: Spraylastic® Exterior Semi-Gloss Waterborne Dryfall
Finish Coat: Spraylastic® Exterior Semi-Gloss Waterborne Dryfall
F.
METAL CANOPY POSTS - Steel
Surface Prep: Hand Tool Cleaning S-W 14
Prime Coat: Pro-Cryl® Universal Primer
Intermediate: Waterbased Industrial Enamel
Finish Coat: Waterbased Industrial Enamel
G. KITCHEN/BATH/WASHROOMS (OPTIONAL) - Concrete Masonry Unit
Surface Prep: Block (Cinder and Concrete) S-W 3
Prime Coat: Loxon® Block Surfacer
Intermediate: Waterbased Tile-Clad® Epoxy
Finish Coat: Waterbased Tile-Clad® Epoxy
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HVAC
HVAC Duct Work
ALL DUCT BRANCH CIRCUITS MUST BE R-6 ACOUSTICAL FLEX AND MUST BE FLEXMASTER ACOUSTICAL TYPE 8 OR
APPROVED EQUAL. THIS TYPE FLEX MUST BE USED TO REDUCE NOISE LEVELS IN CLASSROOMS.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
All ductwork is to meet S.M.N.C.A. Guidelines.
All ductwork is to be metal duct (No Ductboard).
All duct is to be sealed before duct wrap goes on with sealant. Any duct wrap that gets wet must be removed and replaced
at no charge to the owner.
Flex duct can be used on supply grills and return grills.
Do not exceed 8’ on all flex lines.
On flex duct, support with hangers every six feet.
Duct Insulation
1.
All duct is to be externally wrapped (No Duct Lining).
2.
Use 2” or larger duct wrap.
3.
Use fiber cloth and staples on wrap with 1½ seam.
4.
Mastic all duct seams, even take off and grills.
a) Insulation blankets on supply
b) Use grill 3 way registers to prevent air blowing on walls or on thermostat
5.
On return side duct from unit to return grill, no open plenum.
Diffusers & Grills
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use 2’ x 2’ drop in louvered grills in support ceilings, open size 22” x 22”, 20” x 20”, or 20” x 30” as needed for particular
application. Large standard size grills and filters only.
Each classroom is to have its own return filtered grill.
ALL RETURNS ARE TO BE FILTERED AT THE GRILL (STANDARD FILTER SIZES ONLY). ALL GRILLS AND ALL
FILTERS MUST BE STANDARD COMMERCIAL SIZE. NO SPECIAL ORDER OR ODD SIZED GRILLS AND FILTERS.
MOST COMMONLY USED SIZES BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE 20” X 20” AND 20” X 30”.
Try to use the same size filters throughout the job, minimize size differences.
Equipment
1.
Equipment shall be UL approved.
2.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SERVICEABLE. MAINTAIN AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF 24” SERVICEABILITY AROUND
THE UNIT. A MINIMUM OF 36” SERVICEABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR EXTERIOR MAKE UP AIR UNITS ON THE
GROUND AND ROOF. ROOF PADDING IS REQUIRED AROUND ALL ROOF TOP UNITS.
3.
All air handlers to have overflow pan with float switch. Pan should be a minimum of 2” larger than unit on all sides. Depth
should be a minimum of 2 ½”. Units and pans must have a minimum of four supports for additional weight when full.
4.
All pea traps are to be copper with clean out or blow out (if PVC is used, use schedule #40 and support every 5’ or less).
5.
Drain lines are to be insulated from unit out to end, with proper slope. A minimum of 1/8” per foot is required and must be
directed into the storm drain.
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6.
All outside equipment shall have chain link fences around outside with clearance for maintenance. Large and small units
shall have a minimum of 3’ clearance around the unit. Access to panels that open must not be blocked. Service gates
must be a minimum of 3’.
7.
All systems in mechanical rooms must be elevated on concrete slabs or house cleaning pads.
8.
Design drop ceiling grid made in a 4’x4’ area to take out, in areas under mechanical units for services and maintenance of
unit.
9.
All equipment to have coil guard for protection.
10.
Provide for easy access to above ceiling mechanical units: use of wall mounted ladders is suggested. Above ceiling units
must have 2’ perimeters access.
11.
Provide lighted attic space with receptacles at light fixtures were equipment is located in attic space.
12.
A/C drain lines to be run by A/C contractor with no dry wells.
13.
Air handler disconnects to be accessible from electrical service panel of unit.
14.
Acceptable Equipment Choices are:
a) Trane
b) Lennox
c) McQuay
*Substitutions will be considered but must be approved by the District.
15.
Units must not be running during painting, sanding, terrazzo floor installation, or any other activity that would cause dust in
duct work or cause coils to become dusty.
16.
Choices for Air Recovery System must be a heat pipe or DX Coil Systems.
*Substitutions will be considered but must be approved.
Note: 1st Wringer plus with heat pipe outside of building, 2nd Hot water coil in air handler if installed in attic with hot water heater in another area.
17.
Interior HVAC equipment must not be exposed to weather in lay down areas for long periods of time before installation.
18.
A cover must be provided for all exterior refrigeration units.
19.
No direct fire gas heaters are to be used in any duct or dehumidification units.
20.
Testing and Balance Reports must be complete before OSF Inspection and must be done by a firm totally independent of
the mechanical contractor.
Filters
1.
Filters must be changed by the general contractor immediately prior to occupancy. District responsible for providing and
changing filters during the warranty one year period.
2.
This District will not accept dirty coils. Coils must be cleaned and photographed prior to District occupancy.
Energy Management Systems
1.
2.
3.
4.
Stay with our present systems (Landis & Staefa.)
Put the E.P. in mechanical room, not an office or work area.
Label all equipment, etc.
System needs to be able to shed loads, duty cycle, optimum start/stop, and have demand limit.
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Hanger Support
1.
2.
All metal used should be painted or galvanized.
Stamps on ductwork should be at least 22 Ga. or better.
Cooling Tower (if used)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Tower should be closed circuit cooler type.
Tower should be all stainless steel with induced draft (type 304). Chain length fencing is required around chillers with
minimum of 5’ clearance. Chillers drainage must be routed to storm drains.
Basin heaters to prevent freezing.
Tower to sit on concrete rail pad. Size of pad must be adequate.
Tower needs to have bottom drain 2”.
Any metal used must be all stainless.
HVAC Refrigerant Lines
1.
2.
3.
4.
All lines that penetrate any wall must be in a sleeve and must be insulated. Lines that do not penetrate a wall must have
continuous insulation and must be totally sealed.
All lines to be soldiered must contain nitrogen and must be kept clean and free of moisture by means of caps or otherwise.
Final test requires 250-lbs. pressure for 24 hours.
Must not exceed manufacturer’s recommended length.
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PLUMBING
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6.
The plumber is to supply hoses for kitchen serving line equipment.
Potable hot and cold water pipe shall be copper.
Small water heaters may be used in isolated application. The kitchen and athletic locker room's hot water system should be
re-circulating. All water heaters shall be controlled by Energy Management System. Water heaters shall not be controlled
by heat run TEC’s.
Central hot water heaters for locker room showers, etc. shall be gas fired. The kitchen dishwashing system shall be either
A. O. Smith, RayPak, or approved substitute (No PVI).
Automatic trap primers shall only be used for floor drains. The primer shall be the passive type fed off of local sink traps.
No mechanical trap primers shall be used Traps shall be filled with vegetable oil after construction.
Sinks and faucets shall be total sink as manufactured by Bradley or equal.
Gang Toilet Lavatories (hands free automatic)
Gang toilet lavatories are to be Bradley “Express” Lavatory System SS-Series, with infrared activation and built-in soap
dispensers, or approved equal.
Grease Trap Requirements
R-6460 Series
Pressure Type Round Manhole Frames with C/S Bolted Lids
Water-, Gas-, and Steam-tight
Heavy Duty – Round for Slab Construction.
Drainage
All soil, waste, drain, and vent PVC piping shall be at least schedule 40 or better below the slab and to the point of connection of
the sanitary sewer system. All laboratories to be chemical resistant acid waste piping.
Domestic Cold Water and Hot Water
All domestic cold and hot water piping shall be hard drawn copper. Type K copper must be used below the slab and Type L
above finished floor, with soldered wrought copper fittings. All domestic water lines shall be run overhead. Hot and cold water
should be provided in each gang toilet and all miscellaneous restrooms. Please provide a mixing valve so that hot water can be
predetermined.
Valves
All ball valves shall be Hammond, Jenkins, Apollo by Conbraco, or approved substitute. No gate valves are permitted.
Cut off valves shall be placed throughout the building to allow for isolation of small areas for easier repair and maintenance.
Isolation valves shall be installed at all toilet locations.
Valves must be easily accessible.
Where valve access boxes are used, they shall be key lockable and keys shall be provided to the school.
All lavatory and sink stop valves shall be polished chrome-plated heavy cast construction. Sweat valves are accepted or if
threaded valves are used, they shall be used with chrome plated brass nipples.
Wall Hydrants
Provide Woodford chrome plated, self-draining, anti-freeze exterior wall hydrants. Wall Hydrants shall have internal vacuum
breaker. Hydrant keys shall be provided to the school when construction is completed. Approved equals are Josam, or J.R.
Smith.
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Electric Water Heater
Provide energy efficient glass-lined water heater as manufactured by A.O. Smith, Ruud, Bradford White, or approved substitute.
All hot and cold connections to water heaters shall have a dielectric union.
Valve and Line Identification
Provide 1 ¼” standard hexagonal bronze identification tags as manufactured by Seton Nameplate Company. This must be done
on each to identify the type of service at an area easily accessible.
Lines are to be identified Hot or Cold with directional arrows.
A valve chart shall be provided and attached to wall in the mechanical room where the main water supply enters the building.
Isolation valves shall be installed at all toilet locations.
Plumbing Fixtures
All plumbing fixtures are as manufactured by American Standard or approved substitute, if they can provide exact replacements
for a period of 10 years.
Brass flange provided by the manufacturer for drain connection between urinal and drain-piping system shall be used.
PVC or plastic flanges shall in no case be permitted on urinal drains
Drain traps on sinks, lavatories, etc., shall be 17-gauge brass with chrome or satin finish.
Flush valves shall be Sloan, Delaney, Zurn, or approved substitute.
Electric water coolers are to be of quality same as or equal to Halsey Taylor, Elkay, or Oasis brands.
All faucets shall be manufactured by Chicago, T & S brass, or approved substitute. In boys and girls restrooms, all lavatories
shall have a grid strainer type drain. Metering faucets are not acceptable. Wrist handles should only be used where required by
code.
Hot Water
Hot or tepid water must be installed as required by OSF and DHEC in all areas. The District prefers to have hot water in janitor
closets, special education classrooms, art rooms and adult restrooms.
The District prefers hot water shall be installed in administrative areas, teacher workrooms, health room, media center, janitor
closets, special education classrooms, art rooms, and adult restrooms only.
Washer/Dryer Hookups
Hookups shall be provided in kitchen and P.E. storage areas and other areas as may be required for specialty programs such as:
Special Ed, Home Economics, Culinary, Cosmetology, Nursing, etc.
Backflow Preventer
Provide a backflow preventer as manufactured by Watts #709, Febco, Conbraco, or approved substitute.
Backflow preventer shall be installed on main water supply with ample space for testing and servicing the unit.
Any kitchen reels, can wash areas, dish wash areas, or any other areas that have mixing valves must have check valves on cold
water in the ceiling.
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Piping Outside of Building
A locator wire shall be run with all outside PVC or any non-metallic piping.
Clean outs to grade shall have concrete clean out rings or collars for protection to clean outs.
Any and all irrigation sprinkler systems shall be run with no less than schedule 40 PVC pipe, and a locator wire ran along with
piping.
An as-built drawing shall be submitted to the Horry County Schools Maintenance Department on all irrigation systems. Training
for the irrigation system is required. A minimum of two staff members and one of the plumbers from Maintenance must be
present. All irrigation system must have a lock with keys on the time clock box. Three keys are required and must be turned
over to the District lock and key supervisor.
Blueprints and Submittals
All plumbing shall be run according to the blue prints. Any approved changes needed shall be marked on drawings and a
complete set of as-builts must be provided to Horry County Schools with close-out documents.
A complete set of job submittals must be provided to the architect and district project representative.
Future Connections
For future expansion, provide 1” cold water and 4” sewer stub outs at the end of each wing. Cap ends of connection and stub
out shall be a minimum of 10’ from building avoiding walkways, etc., for the purpose of the hookup of future portable classrooms.
Smoke Test
At the time of final inspection, a smoke test shall be conducted on the entire sanitary sewer system to check for sewer
gas leaks.
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ELECTRICAL
1.
The District prefers standard fixtures in all areas.
2.
Fluorescent light fixture should be 2’ x 4’ lay-in type, with electronic ballast, and 3500K, T8 lamps.
3.
Classroom and office fluorescent fixtures should be four-tube type, two outside tubes on one switch and two inside tubes on
one switch.
4.
Hall fluorescent fixtures should be two tube 2’ x 4’ lay-in type; they shall be switched on/off in office area, and also bitted key
switch at end of hall (3-way system).
5.
Restroom light fixture should be 2’ x 4’ flush mounted, two tubes, switched with the hall fixtures. Each restroom should also
include one night light fixture, perhaps located in the hard ceiling.
6.
All schools shall have emergency generators, either LP or natural gas. Generators shall be large enough to run emergency
lights, phone system, intercom system, freezer, cooler, night lights in toilets, and power outlet that may be needed by
emergency personnel of Red Cross. Red Cross requires a 110V 20-amp circuit.
7.
Ceiling area above 15’ should have metal halide fixtures with self-extinguishing safe T-lamps open for extension pole lamp
replacement. Where they are used, pre-strike lamps must be added to insure entry and exit. Night lighting where
necessary in these areas, should be unswitched and equipped with pre-strike lamps.
8.
Exterior wall mounted lighting should be metal halide with Polycarbonate lenses, they should be photo controlled with a
contractor carrying the fixture load, and located in the electrical equipment room. Photocells shall carry the contractor coil
loads only.
9.
Parking lot lights should be on Energy Management System with photo control and overrides, also should be 400-watt M.H.
Cobra-head lights. No box lighting is permitted. Pole heights must be a minimum of 30’ (preference of school district) in
height.
10. All classrooms and all student gathering places (media center, lecture halls, auditoriums, multipurpose rooms, etc.) must
have a minimum of two duplex receptacles on each wall that is not an orange receptacle for computers. These are for other
type equipment such as lamps and vacuum cleaners so as not to trip off computer circuits. All plugs must have neutral
pigtails.
11. All hallways shall have a 110-volt receptacle in them with an absolute maximum of 50’ apart.
12. All receptacles shall be rated not less than 20 amps (Federal Spec Grade).
13. No back to back electrical outlets should be allowed, 2’ minimum spacing. (See Technology specs for specifics on
computer, power, and data layout.)
14. All HVAC units shall have 110 volt GFI outlet located within 50’ or within eyesight for servicing.
15. Art kilns must have an exhaust hood, must be specified by the architect and must be installed by the contractor.
16. Teacher’s lounge and all workrooms should have six circuits from panel room. Receptacles should be 42” A.F.F. and
located not to exceed 6’ apart all around the room with a minimum of six circuits.
17. All receptacles, switch, etc., plate should be stainless steel jumbo over-sized type.
18. All switches should be rated not less than 20 amps and 277 volts.
19. All gang and public toilets shall have electronic hand dryers in eyesight of hallway (Pinnacle hand dryers or approved
substitute).
20. All vocational shop areas shall have a central location Red “OFF” button for emergency shut down of shop equipment.
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21. All timed overrides shall be 2 hours, no hold.
22. All electrical panels shall have bolt in type branch breakers, with a minimum of ten branch spaces, and sized so the demand
load does not exceed 70% of the panel board rating. Also panels to have space conduit stubbed out for future use for
branch circuits. Power factor correction must be provided for.
23. All 120/208-volt panels shall have lighting surge protection on all phases.
24. All gang toilet and corridor light switches shall be located in the main administrative office area. This allows an administrator
to conveniently control all main lighting from one location.
25. All disconnects shall be heavy duty, non-fused, and located within 6’ of equipment.
26. Interior raceways shall be EMT.
27. All nonmetallic conduit under slabs shall have ridged galvanized 90 degree bends and rigid riser nipples and
coated with asphalt.
28. The main electrical service shall be underground to a riser pole or pad mounted transformer, as required by the power
company.
29. All panels shall be accessible from the halls and they shall be mounted in shallow electrical rooms to avoid storage room
type situations. Electrical rooms shall open outward into the hall to give the panels their clearance. One overhead exhaust
fan shall also be installed with a set 90-degree thermostat to avoid heat build up. C FM must be sized to room with louvered
doors.
30. Add phone outlets and electrical outlets in all areas indicated in Technology specs in each file server room.
31. Mark all future raceways on an on site framed future raceway drawing located in the main mechanical room.
32. Size each computer power panel with spare spaces to allow each receptacle located on the back wall of each classroom to
add two future additional 110V computer circuits, “for future computer lab additions”. Each classroom must have a
telephone outlet as required in Technology specs.
33. Multipurpose rooms should have (4 each side) incandescent up-down wall mount lights with two wall dimmers located back
stage by the stage light dimmer control.
34. The multipurpose room stage should have an electric projection screen, 10'X 10' to be operated at a remote location on
adjacent wall. Multipurpose room shall have a separate sound system.
35. The cafeteria cashier’s stand (Point of Sale terminal) should have a computer outlet with a raceway back to the kitchen
manager. The kitchen manager’s office also needs a network raceway back to the hall cable tray system. (See Technology
specs)
36. Teachers’ workroom needs to be provided with adequate power for refrigerator, microwave, coffeepot, Coke machine,
snack machine, and computer, as well as TV and phone. A 120V and a 240V outlet shall be located at copier locations.
Teachers’ workroom should have a minimum of two computer outlets. A canteen area must be designated with dedicated
outlets for several Coke, cracker, and ice cream machines.
37. Panels are to be G.E., Square-D, Cutterhamer/Westinghouse, Siemans, or approved equal.
38. Add two 2” conduits from the file server room to the nearest cable tray. Cable tray shall be provided in all corridors sized to
contain all low voltage wires. The basket type cable tray is preferred.
39. All branch circuits to be copper wire only.
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40. All feeders shall be copper from transformer to panels and sub-feeders shall be copper also. Aluminum wiring is not
permitted.
41. All steel in building shall be grounded.
42. All dry type transformers shall be grounded and XO shall be grounded.
43. On as-built drawings, all changes shall be shown on drawings. All inside circuits and all outside circuit wiring shall be
shown also.
44. Exit signs shall be LED low voltage.
45. Provide conduits for ETV, CATV, and telephone to locations coordinated with utility or agency.
Lighting/Surge Protection
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AC Lighting/Surge Protectors shall be installed at the AC power input terminals for the fire alarm control power extenders
and any other peripheral equipment associated with the fire alarm panel. Recommended manufacturer: Ditek.
•
Low Voltage Lighting/Surge Protectors (clamping voltage within +15 volts of circuit operating voltage) shall be installed at
the following locations:
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At addressable loop input terminals of the control panel.
At notification appliance circuit input terminals of the control panel and power extenders.
At any point where addressable loop or notification appliance circuits exit/enter from one building to another.
An Earth Ground connection shall be provided at any point where Lighting/Surge Protection is installed.
Documentation and Training
Videotaping of electrical training is required to be provided by the contract. The contractor must submit three copies of the
training tape to Owner with closeout documents.
The contractor shall compile and provide to the owners three complete manuals on the completed system to include operation,
maintenance, and programming instructions, point programming and I/O correlation records, and as-built wiring diagrams. In
addition to the above manuals, the contractor shall provide the services of the manufacturer’s trained representative for a period
of eight hours per school to instruct the owner’s designated personnel on the operation and maintenance of the entire system.
Testing equipment and setting breaks must be done prior to the training.
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SECURITY
Security
• Boxes for security are to be located on documents and installed by contractor.
• Security shall be provided by the Owner through existing contract. Supervision of Security and security locations shall
be coordinated through the Maintenance Department.
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FIRE ALARMS AND SPRINKLER RISER ROOMS
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All costs for U.L. monitoring, testing and certification required for fire alarm systems must be included in the base bid
contract and provided by the contractor for one year. All fire pits must have signage chains and locks.
Sprinkler riser rooms must be supervised and labeled for each section. A diagram of the school must be provided on
the wall and must indicate all labeling.
All PIV valves FDCs must have signage.
All PIV valves are required to have tamper switches.
Back flow preventers must have tamper switches tied into the fire alarm system as required by the State Fire Marshal.
Back flow preventer fills must be locked and valves must be signed, chained and locked. Above ground pits must have
heater. Riser rooms must have heaters also.
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DOOR SPECIFICATIONS
Doors
Interior doors are wood only, except where metal is required by OSF. All exterior doors are to be 18 gauge galvanized. All
interior doors are to be stave core 5 ply door with birch veneer finish, stained, and sealed to a semi-gloss. All frames, both
interior and exterior, are to be 16 gauge welding type. All exterior frames are to be galvanized. All doors are to be pre-machined
and pre-fitted to jamb. All frames, both interior and exterior, are to be sealed on all surfaces before installation.
For new construction, exterior doors shall be 1-3/4” thick FRP flush insulated panel doors equal to Commercial Door Systems
F500HD. FRP face sheets to have finish color throughout. Factory installed hardware except for closers. Glazing, louvers, etc.,
to be factory installed and field-replaceable. FRP clad doors are to be hung in box-type tubular aluminum framing (no open back
frame stock). Minimum aluminum frame thickness shall be .125”. Aluminum frames to be manufactured by the door
manufacturer.
Any metal doors used should be 16 gauge. Solid wood stave doors may be preferred in retrofits since they can be planed to
better fit existing openings. Interior doors should be stain grade wood stave. All classroom doors should have a small vision
panel per ADA. Mineral core doors and knockdown frames should be avoided. Laminate doors are not permitted.
Door closers, pulls, hold-opens, etc. should be through bolted. Exterior doors should be properly weather-stripped. Rain shields
should be used on all doors that are not protected by building overhangs.
Do not use doors at main entrance to gang toilets except where the toilets may need to be secure for use only by the public.
Storefronts
Storefronts will be made of aluminum. Minimum thickness for storefronts is .125 inches. STOREFRONT MUST NOT BE AT
GROUND LEVEL. Need at least two courses of block from ground level at all storefront. The only exception would be at entry
doors.
Rolling Fire Doors
Features that will be required:
1. Visible means of egress.
2. Must have Auto-Set Type closure. Walls can be opened and closed without being reset by contractor or manufacturer.
3. All panels can be tested at the same time with one switch.
Acoustical Ceiling Specifications
All acoustical tiles used must be standard 2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’ only. Decorative tiles are not permitted. 2’ x 4’ tiles must be Armstrong
#823A, #769A, USG #2310, or approved equal. 2’ x 2’ tiles must be Armstrong #824, #770, USG #2110, or approved equal.
Media Center and Classrooms:
Provide 2' x 4' acoustical tiles. Architect shall specify grid and detail wall molding. Panels must have Bio Block paint on front and
back of panels to inhibit or retard surface growth of mold or mildew.
Corridors:
Provide 2' x 4' acoustical tiles. Architect shall specify grid detail and 2' x 4' wall molding. Bio Block paint finish on front and back
#1773.
Administrative Area:
Provide 2' x 2' acoustical tiles. Architect shall specify grid detail and wall molding.
Locker Rooms, Wet Areas, and Kitchen Area:
Provide Armstrong Fine Fissured Ceramaguard 2' x 2' Panels. Architect shall specify grid and wall molding. Bio Block paint
finish on front and back of panels.
Substitutions will be considered but must be approved.
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DOOR HARDWARE SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES
Revised 10/22/07
USE THIS DOCUMENT: Please be advised, this document has been prepared under the
direction of the Horry County Schools Construction Project Management Department, and shall
be part of the project’s Design Checklist. This document shall be included in the project manual
and reviewed with the Construction Project Management Department, for project specific
applications, along with the submittal of the Construction Documents for review. Architects shall
also include a “Lock Function” column in the Door & Frame Schedule page. The lock function
shall be included in this schedule when the Hardware Sets are prepared and included with the
Construction Documents.
Please be advised, should an individual, or any business/design entity, choose to substitute or
change this guideline specification, without the prior written approval from the Horry County
Schools Construction Project Management Department, that individual or business entity shall
be responsible for removing, replacing, and incur any related cost for the required changes with
the guideline specific hardware. It is understood by Horry County Schools certain applications
may not always be appropriate for every application, but a written request for a specific change
to this document shall be submitted to the Construction Project Management Department for
consideration of approval.
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Work under this section comprises the furnishing and installation of finish and security hardware specified herein
and noted on drawings for a complete and operational system, including any electrified door hardware components
including finish and security hardware and auto operators for entrance doors.
Items include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Hinges / Continuous Hinges
2. Flush Bolts
3. Exit Devices
4. Locksets and Cylinders
5. Push Plates - Pulls
6. Coordinators
7. Closers / ADA Operators
8. Kick, Mop and Protection Plates
9. Stops, Wall Bumpers, Overhead Controls
10. Thresholds, Gasketing and Door Bottoms
11. Silencers
12. Miscellaneous Trim and Accessories
13. Electrified Hardware Items, Controls and Power Supplies
14. Computer Managed Locksets
1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of contract, including General and Supplementary conditions and Division 1
specifications sections apply to this section.
1.3 RELATED WORK
Work specified elsewhere that should be examined for its effect upon this section.
1. Division 1 Alternates
2. Section 08410, Aluminum Entrances and Storefront
3. Section 08110, Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
4. Section 08210, Wood Doors
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5. Section 08800, Glazing
6. Section 09900, Paints and Coatings as applicable.
7. Division 16 Electrical
1.4 REFERENCES SPECIFIED in this section subject to compliance by:
NFPA-80-1995 - Standard for Fire Doors and Windows.
NFPA-101-1994 - Life Safety Code.
NFPA – 70 – National Electrical Code
ADA - The Americans with Disabilities Act - Title III - Public Accommodations
ANSI-A117.1-1992 American National Standards Institute - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
ANSI-A156.5-American National Standards Institute - Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
UFAS - Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards
UL 10 C – UBC 7.2 – Positive Pressure Testing
ANSI-A250.6-1997/SDI -107" Hardware on Steel Doors" (reinforcement- application).
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
International Building Code as Adopted
U.L. - Underwriter's Laboratories
WHI - Warnock Hersey International, Division of Intertek Testing Services
Current State and Local Codes including Authority Having Jurisdiction. .
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Indicate door and frame elevations and sections, materials, gauges, finishes, door
thickness, door swing, stile and rail dimensions, veneers, undercuts, fabrication and erection details,
locations of finish hardware by dimension and locations/details of all openings and louvers. Do not proceed
with any fabrication until all details are approved.
B. Hardware Schedule: Submit copies of schedule in accordance with Division 1 – “ Submittals “, General
Requirements. Schedule to be in vertical format, listing each door opening, including: Keying Information,
handing of opening, all hardware scheduled for opening or otherwise required to allow for proper function
of door opening as intended, and finish of hardware. At doors with door closers or door controls include
degree of door opening. All submittals (schedules, cut sheets, wiring diagrams, operational descriptions and
elevation drawing ) shall be reviewed by Horry County Schools Construction Representative and the Horry
County Maintenance Department Hardware Representative, prior to ordering of material. The Hardware
Supplier shall submit the schedules and all templates within two (2) weeks from date purchase order is
received by the door openings supplier – installer.
C. Manufacturer’s Catalog Cuts: Submit manufacturer's cut/catalog sheets on all hardware items and any
required special mounting instructions with the hardware schedule.
D. Certification of Compliance: Submit any information necessary to indicate compliance to these
specifications.
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E. Wiring Diagrams: Provide complete wiring diagrams: Riser diagrams, Point-to-point diagrams, for each
opening requiring electrified hardware. Provide a copy with each hardware schedule submitted for
approval. Supply a copy with delivery of hardware to job site and another copy to the Owner at time of job
completion. All electrical components shall be listed by opening in the hardware submittals.
F. Operational Descriptions: Provide complete operational descriptions of electronic components listed by
opening in the hardware submittals. Operational descriptions shall detail how each electrical component
functions within the opening, and incorporating all conditions of ingress and egress. Provide a copy with
each hardware schedule submitted for approval. Supply another copy with delivery of hardware to job site
and another copy to owner at time of job completion.
G. Elevation Drawings: Provide elevation drawings of electronic hardware and systems identifying locations
of the system components with respect to their placement in the door opening. Provide a copy with each
hardware schedule submitted for approval. Supply another copy with delivery of hardware to job site and
another copy to the Owner at time of job completion.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Door Openings Supplier shall be a qualified direct distributor of products to be furnished. In addition, the
distributor shall have in their regular employment a certified Architectural Hardware Consultant (A.H.C) or
person of equivalent experience, who will be available at reasonable times to consult with the Architect,
Contractor, and/or Owner regarding any matters affecting the door opening assembly. The Hardware
Supplier shall make periodical visits to the job site while the finish hardware is being installed, and on
completion of the project, the Supplier shall inspect the installed hardware for correct operation and
installation.
B. All hardware used on labeled fire or smoke rated openings shall be listed for those types of openings and
bear the identifying label or mark indicating UL (Underwriter's Laboratories) or Warnock Hersey (WHI)
approved for fire. Non-labeled openings to be listed for panic application. All hardware applications used
on labeled fire or smoke rated openings shall be in compliance with the Positive Pressure Fire Test: UL10C
and with UBC7-2 1997.
C. Pre-Installation Meetings: The Contractor shall initiate and conduct a jobsite meeting with the supplier
and installer, and all related trades for mechanical hardware, and a meeting for electronic hardware. The
Hardware Supplier shall schedule the Manufacturer’s representatives of the following products to provide
training for product installation: Closers, Exit Devices, and Locksets. These meetings shall convene at
least one month prior to commencement of the related work. All approved shop drawings and schedules
shall be made available to all related trades as required for work to be performed. Prior to installation of
wiring and installation of power supplies for electronic hardware, arrange a conference between the
supplier, the installers and all related trades to review materials, procedures, review door opening functions,
and coordinating related work.. The Owner’s Construction Project Manager and the Maintenance
Department Hardware Representative shall attend all pre-install meetings. The Owner’s Construction
Project Manager and the Maintenance Department Hardware Representative shall attend all electrical preinstallation meetings.
D. All hardware products furnished to the project, shall be furnished by an authorized distributor of each
product to insure quality compliance, service and Warranty of products. Product representatives of the
following products: Locksets, Closers, Exit Devices, Electrified Hardware, shall conduct a certified
training session at the pre-install meeting for product hardware installation training.
E. All wood and composite doors shall be furnished with solid blocking at mortise lockset location, and at exit
device location (hinge and center case). All metal doors shall be furnished with hardware reinforcements
integral with the door for mortise locksets, door closers, and exit devices. All aluminum doors and frames
shall be furnished with hardware reinforcements integral with the door for locksets, door closers, and exit
devices.
F. Keying Conference: A keying Conference shall be conducted within 14 days after approval of all hardware
submittals, and before ordering the locks and cylinders, on each Building Project. Attendance to this
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conference shall be: The Project Architect, the General Contractor, Hardware Supplier, the Horry County
Schools Construction Representative, the Horry County Schools Maintenance Department Hardware
Representative. Exact quantities for GGMK, GMK, MK and change keys shall be discussed, as well as
determining the level of the key system, and verifying door openings with keyed function. The Hardware
Supplier shall prepare and submit the Keying Schedule with one week following the Keying Conference.
The Hardware Supplier shall review quantity of Proximity Cards required for each project at this meeting.
This conference shall be separate from the meeting described in 2.2 Lock Cylinders & Keying, paragraph
C.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Finish Hardware
1. Furnish all hardware with each unit clearly marked and numbered in accordance with the
hardware schedule. Include door and item number for each.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Pack each item complete with all necessary parts and fasteners.
Properly wrap and cushion each item to prevent scratches and dents during delivery and storage.
Inventory hardware jointly with the General Contractor, Hardware Distributor and Installer until each
is satisfied that all products and counts are correct. Any shortages shall be replaced immediately.
The General Contractor shall provide secure lock up in a clean, dry, well-lit space for finish and
security hardware storage as delivered to the Project. Control handling and installation of hardware and
security items to insure the installation will not be delayed due to hardware losses, both before and
after installation.
Hardware shipped to the jobsite is to be packaged in biodegradable packs such as paper or cardboard
boxes and wrapping. If non-biodegradable packing such as plastic, plastic bags or large amounts of
styro-foam is utilized, the Contractor shall be responsible for the disposal of the non-biodegradable
packing to a licensed or authorized collector for recycling of the non-biodegradable packing. The
Contractor shall provide a copy of the recycling receipt to the Horry County Schools Construction
Representative.
The Manufacturers Representative and Owners Representative shall make several inspections of the
installation of Finish and Security Hardware during that phase of construction. Any deficiencies
in installation of all products in this Section shall be corrected before installation continues.
1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Deliver all openings components to the job site in a timely manner so not to delay progress of other trades.
1.9 WARRANTY
A. Hardware Warranty:
Part of respective manufacturers’ regular terms of sale. Provide manufacturers’ warranties:
1. Hinges: Life of Building
2. Mortise locksets shall carry manufacturer’s 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects and
workmanship.
3. Door closers shall carry manufacturer’s 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Exit devices
shall carry manufacturer’s 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects and workmanship.
4. Continuous gear hinges shall carry manufacturer’s Lifetime warranty to be free from defects in
material and workmanship.
5. ADA operators shall carry manufacturer’s 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects and
workmanship.
6. Balance of items shall carry a manufacturer’s 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects and
workmanship.
B. During the warranty period, replace defective work, including labor, materials and other costs incidental to
the work. Inspect the work within 24 hours after receipt of notice from the Horry County Schools
Construction Representative.
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A. Furnish finish hardware with all necessary screws, bolts and other fasteners of suitable size and type to
anchor the hardware in position for a long life under hard use.
B. Furnish fastenings where necessary with expansion shields, toggle bolts and other anchors, and according
to the material to which the hardware is to be applied and the recommendations of the hardware
manufacturer. Generally, furnish fasteners for machine screw installation. Do not provide hardware which
as been prepared for self-tapping sheet metal screws, except as specifically indicated. All closers and exit
devices on labeled wood doors shall be thru-bolted. All thresholds shall be fastened with provided
screws and anchors. Where specified in the hardware sets, security type fasteners of the type called for are
to be supplied. Where brackets are specified in the hardware sets, furnish brackets only as manufactured by
the product manufacturer specified.
C. Design of all fastenings shall harmonize with the hardware as to material and finish.
D. Provide products as hereafter specified. Substitutions other than those manufacturers listed as Approved
Equals must be approved, in writing, via addenda, prior to bid. Procedure for substitutions shall be as
outlined in Division 1. No substitutions will be considered after award of contract.
2.1 HINGES
A. Provide full mortise type, five knuckle exposed tip design ball bearing hinges as specified.
Continuous
Geared Hinges shall be furnished as half surface type for all Exit doors, and any high-use interior doors
such as stairwells, auditoriums, gymnasium, or cross corridors as specified Unless otherwise scheduled,
the required weight, size and butt hinge type shall be as follows:
1.
Butt hinges required per door leaf:
a.
b.
c.
Doors up to 5'0" in height 2 hinges
Doors over 5'0" to 7'6" in height 3 hinges
Doors over 7'6" to 9'0" in height 4 hinges
2. Size and weight requirements:
a.
b.
Doors over 36" in width, shall have extra-heavy weight hinges, 5 inches in width.
At Exterior openings, hinge pins shall be stainless steel.
B. Finish: Except as otherwise indicated, provide all hinges with the following finish:
a.
b.
Exterior US32D (630) Satin Stainless Steel
Interior US26D (652) Satin Chrome
Approved Manufacturers:
Butt Hinges:
Ives 5BB1/5BB1HW
Hager BB1279/ BB1168/ BB1191/BB1199
Bommer BB5000/ BB5004/ BB5002/ BB5006
McKinney TB2714/ T4B3786/ TB2314 / T4B3386
Continuous Hinges:
Select SL54HD
Pemko CHS- HD
Ives 054HD
2.2 LOCK CYLINDERS AND KEYING
A. General: All locks and cylinders shall be furnished with temporary keyed construction cores for the
contractor’s use during the construction period of the project. Construction control and operating keys
and cores shall not be part of the Owner’s permanent keying system, or furnished on the same keyway as
the Owner’s permanent keying system. Permanent cores and keys shall be keyed to the approved keying
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schedule. All cylinder housings and cores shall be KeyMark by Medeco, 6-pin in an A4 System. Cores
shall be furnished as small or large format depending on the Owner’s choice, or the pre-existing conditions
of the project.
1.
2.
3.
4.
All cylinders shall be rim or mortise type with interchangeable cores. All cylinder components shall
be constructed of extruded brass. All cylinders, cores, and housings shall match the lock finish.
All cylinders shall use a .150” space dimension between tumbler pin chambers shall be capable of
using industry standard tumbler pins. Cylinder shall contain standard pins, a portion of which (both
bottom and top pins) shall be spooled to resist pick attacks.
All Cut keys, key blanks and cylinders shall be so constructed to be capable of being keyed in the same
system, allowing the convenience of one master key to operate all types of listed cylinders. All cut
keys and key blanks shall be utility patented and controlled by a contract between the end user and the
manufacturer. Key blanks for this project shall be delivered directly from the factory to the Owner.
All interchangeable core type cylinders shall have a keyway with lower angled portion, such that the
keyway exits the plug at an angle preventing access to the core’s pin ejector holes (located in the
bottom of the core) by insertion of a lock picking tool or tools through the keyway.
B. Permanent keys and cores shall be stamped with applicable key mark for identification. These visual key
control codes shall not include the actual key cuts. All permanent keyed cores, cylinders, keys and key
blanks shall be delivered directly to the Horry County Schools Hardware Maintenance Representative from
the Manufacturer via Registered Delivery, Return Receipt Required.
C. The Horry County Schools Hardware Maintenance Representative shall determine the specific keyway
prior to the submittal of the Keying Schedule. Within seven (7) days of receipt of the contract, the
Hardware Supplier shall request the specific keyway information from the Horry County Schools Hardware
Maintenance Representative for the purpose of establishing the parameters of the complete system . This
information shall be included in the Key Schedule prepared after the Keying Conference described in
Section 1.6, paragraph F. Furnish keys in the following quantities:
15 each Masterkeys per set
20 each Grand Master Keys for each system/school
5 each Change Keys per change key set
6 each Construction Master keys
200 each key blanks
D. At project completion, the Hardware Supplier shall install the permanent keyed cores. Permanent
cores shall be installed prior to final O.S.F. inspection. Permanent core installation shall be
coordinated and scheduled, in writing, with the General Contractor. All construction cores and keys
shall be returned to the Hardware Supplier.
2.3 KEY CONTROL SYSTEM
A. Provide a key control system including envelopes, labels, tags with self-locking key clips, receipt forms,
three-way visible card index, temporary markers, permanent markers, and standard metal cabinet, all as
recommended by system manufacturer, with capacity for 150 percent of the number of locks required for
the Project.
B. Provide complete cross- index system. The Key Control system shall be set up by the Hardware
Supplier, using Horry County School assigned room numbers. The completed cross index, along with
the cabinet shall be furnished to the General Contractor following the installation of the permanent cores.
C. Provide hinged-panel type cabinet for wall mounting.
D. All miscellaneous keys must be properly tagged and turned into the Horry County Schools Maintenance
Department Hardware Representative.
2.4 LOCKS, LATCHES AND BOLTS
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A. Mortise Lock and Latches shall be mortise type, ANSI A156.13, series 1000. Mortise Sets shall be Grade 1
operational and security, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door. Trim Design shall be lever with return to within
½” of door face. Finish shall be: 626 (US26D), unless otherwise noted. Furnish latch bolts with ¾"
minimum throw. Deadbolts shall have 1” throw. All strikes shall be curved lip, furnished with dust box as
standard. Locksets furnished on additions to existing schools shall match the existing locks and trim,
unless otherwise specified in the hardware sets. The Owner approval required to match existing.
B. Provide knurled levers or abrasive strips to all rooms that are considered hazardous, and are not specified
with storeroom keyed function. This includes but is not limited to all electrical, mechanical and
telecommunications rooms.
D. Auxiliary Locks shall be Grade 1 .Schlage Deadlock B500 series x BD.Specifier Note:Confirm function,
along with written approval for use, from Horry County Schools if a thumb-turn function is suggested.
E. Staff Toilets located in Corridors shall be furnished as follows:
Elementary School Projects: Series 4000, Grade 1 , Privacy F76 x Schlage Indicator Bolt B571.
Middle and High School Projects: Series 4000, Grade 1 Storeroom F86 x Schlage Indicator Bolt B571.
Toilet rooms within Early Childhood Areas shall have passage function, F01, only.
Toilet rooms within Special Education Areas shall have Series 4000, Grade 1 passage function F75 x
Schlage Indicator Bolt B571.
F. Acceptable Keyed Lockset functions shall be:
Storeroom (F07) Schlage L9080; Best 40H EW; COR ML2057.
Classroom (F05) Schlage L9070; Best 40H J; COR ML 2055.
Classroom Security: Schlage L9071; Best 40H INL; COR ML2072.
Computer Managed Lockset at all IDF and MDF rooms : PDL3500DBL
Specifier Note:
The following functions will not be acceptable: Office or classroom
Lockset functions: All locking functions shall be furnished with free egress at all times. All classroom
doors shall be furnished with security classroom function: “Latchbolt retracted by lever from either side
unless outside lever is locked by key from either side”. All exterior doors from classroom s shall be
furnished with a function that allows for the following: “ Latchbolt retracted by lever from either side.
Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key from either side. Outside Lever shall remain locked at all times.
Turning inside lever simultaneously retracts deadbolt and latchbolt. Inside lever is always free for
immediate egress”. Use of thumbturns on locksets for classroom doors and egress doors located
within classrooms are unacceptable. Thumb-turns shall not be utilized in any other applications, unless
the thumb-turn is a classroom type function, where it will only function to retract a bolt, such as on a
restroom door. If a thumb-turn is specified in this circumstance, or for any special application, the thumbturn function must be approved, in writing, by the Horry County Schools Construction Representative and
the Horry County Maintenance Department Hardware Representative, prior to the specification being
published in the project manual by the Architect.
G. Padlocks: Provide a hardware set for each project to include the following padlock as
manufactured by: Kryptonite _______________. Add Medeco _____________. Verify with the Horry
County Schools Maintenance Hardware Representative for the quantity required for each project. The
Owner will not accept an “Add” change order for padlocks not included with the Hardware Submittal.
H. Acceptable Manufacturers:
Schlage L9000 series x 93N.
Best 40series x 03J.
Corbin Russwin ML2000 series x LWM.
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2.5 CLOSERS
A. General: One manufacturer for all closer units throughout the Project Work, including surface closers,
overhead-concealed closers, and electromagnetic hold-open closers.
B. Size of Units: Except as otherwise specifically indicated, comply with the manufacturer’s
recommendations for size of door control unit, depending upon size of door, exposure to weather and
anticipated frequency of use.
C. Surface Closers:
1.
Door Closers shall be heavy-duty type, Grade 1.
2.
Cylinder piston diameter shall be 1 ½” diameter steel.
3.
Closer main arm shall be forged on all closers. Parallel arms shall be rigid forearms.
4.
Shaft/Pinion shall be minimum 5/8” diameter and double heat-treated.
5.
All closers shall have “all-weather” hydraulics to operate in temperatures from –30degrees to 120
degrees F. without valve adjustments and conforms to positive pressure fire test standards UL10C &
UBC 7-2.
6.
All stop arm and spring stop arm closers shall have bronze bushings and shoulder bolts . Where stop
type arm is specified, closer shoe shall have a cast-in solid stop. Where spring stop arm is specified,
arm shall provide an additional five-degree cushion.
7.
Pressure Relief Valves shall not be acceptable.
8.
Spring power shall be continuously adjustable over the full range of closer sizes, and allow for
reduced opening force for the physically handicapped, where applicable. Closing speed shall
meet 3 seconds minimum from open position of 70 degree to a point 3 inches from the latch.
Interior doors, other than fire-rated label doors, shall be furnished sized for 5lb maximum
opening force. Fire-rated label doors shall be sized for self-closing and self-latching. Size 3
closer recommended for 3’ wide interior fire doors per NFPA80. At exterior doors, closers shall
be adjusted for ADA, but shall also be required to reliably allow the door to close and latch. .
The Contractor shall notify the Horry County Schools Construction Project Supervisor if both
ADA compliance, and reliable closing and latching of exterior doors cannot be achieved from the
manufacturer’s available spring power adjustment.
9.
Closers shall be ISO 2000 certified. Units shall be stamped with date-of-manufacture code.
10. Closers mounted on wood doors shall be thru-bolt mounted unless doors are provided with closer
block or solid wood blocking.
11. Provide plates, brackets, and special templating as specified and per the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
12. Acceptable manufacturers: LCN 4041series x EDA; Ryobi D4551 x EDA.
13. All exterior surface mount door closers shall be located on the interior side of the door, and shall
include a heavy duty forged parallel arm, mounted for maximum possible swing. Parallel arm
mounting is preferred.
D. ADA Operators: Where low kinetic energy, as defined by ANSI/BHMA Standard A156.19, power
operators are specified for doors required to be accessible to the disabled. ADA operators shall be
specified and furnished as electric powered type, complying with the ADA for opening force and time to
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close standards. Full closing force shall be provided when the power or assist cycle ends. All power
operator systems shall include the following features and functions:
1.
Provisions for separate conduits to carry high and low voltage wiring in compliance with the National
Electrical Code, section 725-31.
2.
The operator shall be designed to prevent damage to the mechanism if the system is actuated while the
door is latched or if the door is forced closed during the opening cycle.
3.
All covers, mounting plates and arm systems shall be powder coated and successfully pass a minimum
of 100 hours testing as outlined in ANSI/BHMA Standard A156.18.
4.
UL listed for use on labeled doors.
5.
All operators shall be non-handed with spring power over a range of at least four sizes; either 1
through 4 or 2 through 5.
6.
Provisions in the control box or module shall provide control (inputs and outputs) for: electric strike
delay, auxiliary contacts, sequential operation, fire alarms systems, actuators, swing side sensors, stop
side sensors.
7.
The electrical contractor shall provide a power shut-off switch to the operator control box. The ADA
operator supplier shall indicate this switch on the wiring diagrams submittal as reference only.
8.
All electrically powered operators shall include the following features or functions:
a. “second chance feature”: when an obstruction or resistance to the opening swing is encountered,
the operator will pause at that point, then attempt to continue opening the door. If the obstruction
or resistance remains, the operator will again pause the door.
b. Easily accessible main power and maintain hold-open switches will be provided on the operator.
c. An electronically controlled clutch to provide adjustable opening force.
d. A microprocessor to control all motor and clutch functions.
e. An on-board power supply capable of delivering both 12V and 24V outputs up to a maximum of
1.0 ampere combined load.
f. All input and output power wiring shall be protected by slow blow fuses. These fuses shall be
easily replaceable without special tools or component replacement.
9.
Electrical control functions shall be provided by a control module in lieu of a separate control box.
Only two Actuators shall be required to create the complete, stand alone, powered door system(s).
ADA operators shall be UL and NEC compliant, include soft-start motor control and meet the
following Standards: ANSI A156.19, Section 2.1 / ANSI A117.1, Section 4.13.13 / UL 325 / UL
Listed for Fire Rated Door Operators with Automatic Closers, File (GUJY).
10. All door closers, closer controls and ADA Operators shall be the products of one manufacturer.
11. ADA Operators shall be surface mounted as specified in the Hardware Sets. Acceptable manufactures
shall meet all of the above specified features and descriptions. Acceptable manufacturers for
electrically powered operators: LCN 4640/4630 series; Dor-o-matic Senior Swing.
2.6 EXIT DEVICES
A. General: All devices shall be the products of one manufacturer to provide for proper installation and
servicing. Devices shall be furnished non-handed and capable of direct field conversion of all available
trim functions. All devices shall carry a three-year warranty against manufacturing defects and
workmanship.
1. Furnish all devices with stainless steel touch bars.
2. Furnish all exit devices with deadlocking latchbolts or guarded latch (GL) feature.
3. Furnish all non-label devices with “less dogging” or as keyed cylinder dogging. The
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exit device dogging feature shall be determined by Horry County Schools on a
project by
project basis.
4. Furnish all exit devices with cast metal end caps.
5. Furnish roller strikes with all exit devices.
6. Mullions: furnish mullion stabilizers and mullion keyed locking feature with all removable
mullions.
7. All Exit Devices and Mullions shall be from one manufacturer.
8. Lever trim shall be solid cast material with a break-away feature to limit damage to the unit from
vandalism.
9. Acceptable Manufacturers: Von Duprin 99/98 series devices; Precision 2100 series x deadlocking
latchbolts and roller strikes. Keyed removable mullions shall be as manufactured by Von Duprin
KR4954/9954 series, and shall include stabilizer kits. Mullions shall be by the same manufacturer as
the exit devices.
10. Exit Device Application and Functions:
a. Exterior Pairs: Rim “DT” x Keyed Removeable Mullion x Rim “NL”
b. Exterior Single: Rim “NL” / Rim “EO”/ Rim “DT”
c. Interior Non-Label Locking Pair: Surface Vertical Rod x Less Bottom Rod
d. Interior Non-Label Pair:
e. Interior Single Label/Non-Label: Rim “L” / “NL”
f. Interior Corridor Label Pairs Shall be Hollow Metal. Devices shall be Surface Vertical Rod, Less
Bottom Rod: “L”/ “EO”
2.7 DOOR TRIM UNITS
A. Fasteners: provide manufacturers’ standard exposed fasteners for door trim units (kick plates, edge trim,
viewers, knockers, mail drops and similar units): either machine screws or self-tapping screws. Thru-bolt
mount all pulls, unless otherwise specified in hardware sets.
B. Fabricate edge trim of stainless steel, not more than ½” nor less than 1/16” smaller in length than door
dimension.
C. Fabricate protection plates (armor, kick or mop) not more than 2” less door width on stop side and not more
than 1” less door width on pull side x the height indicated.
D. Metal Plates: Stainless Steel .050” (U.S.18ga.), unless otherwise specified.
E. Approved Manufacturers: Ives/ Rockwood/Trimco
2.8 MISCELLANEOUS
A. Provide manual or automatic flush bolts, including coordinators and mounting brackets at pairs of doors as
specified. Flushbolt heads shall have a minimum of ½” diameter rod and shall be a minimum of 12”
length rod. Size rod length according to door height. Approved Manufactures: Ives/ Trimco/ Rockwood.
B. Generally provide door stops or controls at each door leaf. Provide wall, floor, or stops and holders as
specified. Approved Manufacturers: Ives / Trimco/ Rockwood
C. Provide overhead controls, stops or holders as specified. Overhead stop shall be made of stainless steel and
shall be surface mounted at existing frames, and as specified for new construction. Approved
Manufacturers: Glynn Johnson/ Rixson.
D. Wall mounted Magnetic Door Holders/Release: Verify voltage requirements and furnish as specified in
Hardware Sets. Approved Manufacturers: Glynn Johnson/ Rixson.
2.9 THRESHOLDS /WEATHERSTRIP
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A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, provide continuous weatherstripping at each edge of every exterior
door leaf. Provide type, size and profiles shown or specified. Provide non-corrosive fasteners as
recommended by manufacturer for application intended. Except as otherwise indicated provide ADA
standard aluminum thresholds of type, size and profile specified.
B. Replaceable Seal Strips: Provide only those units where resilient or flexible seal strip is easily replaceable
and readily available from manufacturers stock.
C. Acceptable Manufactures: National Guard/Pemko/Zero /Reese.
D. Provide thresholds that are 1” wider than frame depth. Unless return closed ends are specified, furnish
thresholds 2” longer than the opening width for notching around the frame. Hardware installer shall be
responsible for notching thresholds to the frame by field measuring after the door opening assembly is
installed.
2.10 DOOR SILENCERS
A. At all hollow metal frames furnish gray resilient rubber silencers. Quantity: Three each at single door
openings; two each at double door openings.
2.11 OWNERS SERVICE AND STOCK ITEMS
A. Provide four (4) Final Field use Finish and Security Hardware Schedules with Cut Sheets, Service
Instructions and any materials pertinent to the service and maintenance of the Hardware and Systems.
B. Provide four (4) Sets of all Electrical Drawings illustrating Riser and Point-to-Point Diagrams.
C. Furnish the Owner with all specialized tools supplied with the hardware products.
D. Furnish 12 each un-combinated cores for Owner’s stock.
2.12 COMPUTER MANAGED LOCKSETS
A. Provide exit device trim, ETPDL-S1G/Trilogy as manufactured by Alarm Lock, for Exterior entry doors as
specified. Provide mortise lock PDL3500DBL as manufactured by Alarm Lock for all MDF and IDF
rooms. All locations/applications shall be reviewed with the Horry County Schools’ Construction
Representative and the Horry County Maintenance Department Hardware Representative, prior to
ordering Trilogy trim. Specifier Note: Quantity of Computer Managed Locksets, per projects, shall be
determined prior to project manual being published for construction bidding.
1. Trilogy exit device trim shall be furnished compatible for use with the specified exit devices in 2.6 Exit
Devices, or compatible with the existing exit device, where specified. The exit device trim shall be
furnished with digital and proximity reader access control.
2. Keypad: Vandal resistant all metal weather resistant 12-button programmable for multi-level access
functions including group or individual user codes, master, and management codes, passage and
emergency or service code, lockout and remote over-ride capability and allowable entry time for 5 to
15 seconds. The circuit board shall be encapsulated and hermetically sealed from weather and
elements.
3. Trilogy shall accept most HID Proximity cards and keyfobs. Users are individually programmed to
use card only, code only, or for the highest security, both card and code shall be programmed.
4. Proximity card data shall be added to the software by uploading from the lock by using the ALPRE
Proximity card enroller or entering directly from a computer, using DL-Windows software. An audit
trail shall be used with Real Time Clock for up to 40,000 event s with time and date stamped. The
system shall be furnished with up to 500 lock/unlock schedules with time zone support.
5. Audit Trail: Lock entry activity log is capable to be polled to the Data transfer Module (AL-DTM-III),
any PC using Alarm Lock’s DL-Windows software, and/or shall be on-site printed using the hand held
infrared printer (AL-IRI).
6. Locks shall be designed to have 2000 user codes: Master, Manger, Supervisor, and basic user codes.
7. Operation: Clutch mechanism permits turning the lever without retracting the latch and reduce stress
on the spindle.
8. Door thickness: Lock shall be furnished for 1 ¾’ door thickness unless otherwise specified.
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9.
Cylinders and keying shall be specified under 2.2 LOCK CYLINDERS AND KEYING. Furnish a
rim cylinder adaptor kit for the specified cylinder manufacturers.
10. Trilogy Exit Device trim shall be non-handed, field reversible.
B. Outside Trim: Exit device outside trim model ETPDLSIG/xx ( by exit device manufacturer) x US 26D,
shall be furnished in the quantity specified for each school project, as determined by Horry County
Schools. The outside trim shall adapt to the exit device manufacturers specified within in this specification.
Use of the Alarm Lock Trilogy Exit trim does not alter or invalidate the UL Safety or Fire Rating of the
Exit Device. The Trilogy Trim shall be properly installed per Alarm Lock factory instructions and the
manufacturer’s specifications.
1. Cable and Software: Furnish Computer interface cable model AL-PCI2-U for serial and USB
connections, include DL-Window Software. Furnish in quantity specified for each school as
determined by Horry County Schools. All programming shall be performed by the factory authorized
distributor, and/or the factory representative. Data for programming the software shall be provided by
Horry County Schools Key Shop.
2. Data Transfer: Furnish Data Transfer Module AL-DTMIII in quantity specified for each school
project as determined by Horry County Schools.
3. Cards: Furnish proximity and Photo ID Cards ALHID1386, or type specified as determined by the
Horry County Schools. Furnish 50 cards per exit device outside trim/lock specified. See Section 1.6,
paragraph F, regarding the Keying Conference.
4. Power: Trilogy Exit Device Trim shall be operated by five (5) each “AA” Alkaline batteries, furnished
and installed in the Battery Pack. The Battery Pack mounts to the interior door, located over or under
the panic device touch bar, depending upon the exit device brand being furnished.
C. Installation: Install Trilogy Exit Device Outside Trim per the manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations. See 3.1 Installation, paragraph H. The Hardware Supplier, along with the
Trilogy representative, shall be present, and conduct installation and adjusting training for
hardware installers at the Pre-Installation Meeting. See 1.6 Quality Assurance, paragraph C.
Trilogy software installation and programming shall be performed by a factory authorized
distributor, and/or the factory representative. Data for programming the software shall be provided
by Horry County Schools.
2.13 KEY LOCK BOX
A. Furnish one each secure storage box for two each building keys for emergency personnel use. This box shall
be located per the architect at the exterior of the building. Manufacturer: Knox Box Co.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Mount hardware units at heights indicated in the following applicable publications, except as specifically
indicated or required to comply with governing regulations and except as otherwise directed by the
Architect. Mounting Height of exit devices, with the exception of full glass aluminum doors, shall not
interfere with lite kits shown on elevations. “Recommended Locations for Builders Hardware for Standard
Steel Doors and Frames” by the Door and Hardware Institute.
B. Install each hardware item in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations. Install only with fasteners and/or brackets furnished with each hardware item,
or exact match if additional fasteners are required. Any substitute fastener shall be approved by
Horry County Schools Maintenance Department Hardware Representative prior to installation.
Where cutting and fitting is required to install hardware onto or into surfaces that are later to be painted or
finished in another way, coordinate removal, storage, and reinstallation or application of surface protection
with finishing work specified in the Division 9 Section. Do not install surface mounted items until finishes
have been completed on the substrates involved.
1.
Gaskets: install jamb-applied gaskets before door closers, overhead stops, rim strikes, etc. Install
sweeps across bottoms of doors before astragals. Trim astragals to tops of sweeps.
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2.
Locate floor stops not more than 4 inches from the wall.
3.
Drill pilot holes for fasteners in wood doors and/or frames.
C. Set units level, plumb, and true to line and location. Adjust and reinforce the attachment substrate as
necessary for proper installation and operation.
D. Drill and countersink units that are not factory prepared for anchorage fasteners. Space fasteners and
anchors in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer’s installation instructions..
E. Set thresholds for exterior doors in full bed of butyl rubber or polyisobutylene mastic sealant complying
with requirements specified in Division 7 Section “Joint Sealers”.
F. Weatherstripping and Seals: Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations to the extent
installation requirements are not otherwise indicated.
G
Instruct Owner’s personnel in the proper adjustment and maintenance of door hardware and hardware
finishes.
H. Certified installers: Contractor’s personnel and Section 8710 supplier/installer shall be certified prior to
installation of exit devices, computer- managed exit device trim, locksets, closers, and electrified
hardware, including ADA operators, and electric door releases. Certification shall be obtained by
attendance of manufacturer’s training at the pre-install meeting. The manufacturer’s representative shall
provide written certification to the installers and a copy of the certification shall be provided to the
Contractor, Horry County Schools Construction Representative and the Horry County Schools
Maintenance Department Hardware Representative. Hardware Installers working on the project site not
certified by attending the above specified training, shall be removed from the project site.
I.
All conduit, outlet and backboxes, provisions for 120 VAC power, wiring types required for access control
system, pulling of correct wiring to appropriate locations, fire alarm system installation and interface,
coordination of electrical applications shall be furnished by the Electrical Contractor (Division 16).
3.2 ADJUST AND CLEAN
A. Adjust and check each operating item of hardware and system of each door to ensure proper operation or
function of every unit. Replace units which cannot be adjusted to operate freely and smoothly as intended
for the application made.
B. Clean adjacent surfaces soiled by Hardware Installation. Avoid the use of caustic cleaners which may mar
the finish of the Hardware.
C. Final Adjustment: Wherever hardware installation is made more than one month prior to acceptance or
occupancy of a space or area, return to work one week before final acceptance and make final check and
adjustment of all hardware in such space or area. Clean operating items as necessary. Adjust door closers
after HVAC Test and Balance to insurer proper door control.
D. Instruct Owners Personnel in the proper adjustment and maintenance of Hardware and Systems during the
final adjustment period.
E. Continued Maintenance Service: Approximately six (6) months after acceptance of the Project, the
Installer, accompanied by the Owners representative and the Finish and Security Hardware
Representative(s) shall return to the project and survey the project, readjusting any items as required to
restore the hardware to it’s original function. Replace any failed products failed due to faulty design,
materials or installation. Prepare and deliver to the Owners representative a written report of any potential
problems in the performance of the hardware with recommended service procedures to insure continued
correct function of the products.
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3.3 INSPECTION
A. Door Hardware Supplier’s Field service
1.
The Hardware Supplier/AHC shall inspect door hardware items for correct installation and adjustment
prior to Owner’s permanent core installation. The hardware Installer shall be present for this
inspection. The Owner shall give written notice to the Contractor 5 days prior to inspection. The
Hardware Supplier/AHC shall submit a written report of the inspection, including any exceptions noted
during the inspection, and shall include the certified AHC stamp or seal, to the Contractor, Architect,
the Horry County Schools Construction Representative, and the Horry County Schools Maintenance
Department Hardware Representative. The inspection shall include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Fasteners
Templating for correct latch/strike engagement, degree of opening/holding
Function: locks/exits
Operation: closers, exits, locks, cylinders, hinges
The Hardware Installer shall reply to the inspection report within three (3) working days after the
inspection report. The Installer’s response shall include a list of the required repairs or alterations, and
the date repair work shall be performed. All repairs, and or alterations shall be performed within one
week after the Installers response report.
3. The written inspection report and the Installers repair report shall become part of the
Contractor’s punch list report. All reports shall be submitted to the project Architect, and the Horry
County Schools Construction Representative.
4.0 HARDWARE SETS
Insert the Hardware Sets prepared by an Architectural Hardware Consultant.
END FINISH HARDWARE SECTION 08710.
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FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYESTER DOORS
Front entry FRP doors must have top and bottom glass panels.
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.02
Drawings and General provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1
Specification sections, apply to work specified in this section.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A.
The fiberglass doors and aluminum frames required for this work are indicated on the drawings and include, but is
not necessarily limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.03
Aluminum frames
FRP Flush Doors
FRP Panel
The installation of new opening systems that include aluminum frames, fiberglass doors, fiberglass panels,
and door hardware.
(OPTIONAL FOR RENOVATIONS) The removal of existing doors, frames, glass, etc. as noted.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. For Finish Hardware, See Section 08700.
B. For Caulking, See Section 08810.
C. For Glazing, See Section 08800.
1.04
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Standards: Comply with the requirements and recommendations in applicable specification and standards by
AAMA, except to the extent where more stringent requirements are indicated herein.
B. Performance: A minimum ten-year record of production manufacturing of frames, doors and panels, and
completion of similar type and size projects is required.
C. Instruction: The manufacturer or his representative will be available for consultation to all parties engaged in the
project including instruction to installation personnel.
D. Field Measurement: The supplier shall field verify all information prior to fabrication and furnishing of materials.
Omitted details due to lack of verification shall be furnished at no additional cost to Owner.
E. Regulations and Codes: Comply with the current edition in force at the project location of all local, state, and
federal codes and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.
1.05
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data, specifications and instructions for each type of door and
frame required in accordance with Section 01340 and the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
B.
Include details of core stile and rail construction, trim for lites and all other components.
Include details of finish hardware mounting.
Include samples of each aluminum alloy to be used on this project. Where normal finish color and texture
variations are expected, include two or more samples to show the range of such variations.
Include one sample of typical fabricated section, showing joints, fastenings, quality of workmanship,
hardware and accessory items before fabrication of the work proceeds.
Submit shop drawings for the fabrication and installation of the doors and frames, and associated components.
Details to be shown full scale. Include glazing details and finish hardware schedule.
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1.06
PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
Deliver materials to job site in their original, unopened packages with labels intact. Each door and frame will be
tagged with a mark or number, which correlates with designation system used for shop drawings. Inspect
materials for damage and advise manufacturer immediately of any unsatisfactory materials.
B. Package door assemblies in individual corrugated cartons so no portion of the door has contact with the outer
shell of the container. Package and ship frames pre-assembled to the greatest possible extent.
C. Store material in a secure, weatherproof space.
D. Handle doors and frames with care. Do not walk or place other materials on top of stacked doors. Contractor
shall use all means necessary to protect doors from damage prior to, during, and after installation. All damaged
doors shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no cost to the Owner.
1.07
PROJECT WARRANTY
A.
Provide a written warranty signed by manufacturer agreeing to replace, at no cost to the Owner, any doors,
frames, hardware, or factory hardware installation, which fail in materials or workmanship, within the warranty
period. Failure of materials or workmanship includes: excessive deflection; faulty operation of entrances;
deterioration of finish, or construction, in excess of normal weathering; and defects in hardware installation.
1.
2.
FRP doors will carry a 25 year limited warranty on doors structural integrity, mainframe, and the lamination
between face sheets and core.
System manufacturer will guarantee THE ENTIRE SYSTEM for a period of 10 years.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01
ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A.
2.02
Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products manufactured by:
1. Commercial Door Systems (CDS) – Philadelphia, PA – 215-244-9080 – www.commercialdoorsystems.com
2. Insolrae Bldg. Products – Southampton, PA – 215-673-6050
3. or other manufacturers meeting these specifications and approved in writing by Owner prior to bid date.
MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES
A.
Aluminum Members: Alloy and temper as recommended by manufacturer for strength, corrosion resistance,
and application of required finish and control of color; ASTM B 221 for extrusions, ASTM B209 for sheet/plate
with a minimum wall thickness of 0.125”.
B. Components: Furnish door and frame components from the same manufacturer. The use of a different
manufacturer of door and frame components is not permitted.
C. Fasteners: Provide Aluminum, non-magnetic stainless steel or other non-corrosive metal fasteners, guaranteed
by the manufacturer to be compatible with the doors, frames, stops, panels, hardware, anchors, and other items
being fastened. For exposed fasteners (if any), provide Oval Phillips Head screws with finish matching the item
to be fastened. The use of sex bolts or thru bolts will not be accepted.
D. Glazing Gaskets: For glazing factory-installed glass, and for gaskets which are factory-installed in “captive”
assembly of glazing stops, manufacturer’s standard stripping of molded neoprene, complying with ASTM D
2000 (designation 2BC415 to 3BC620), or molded PVC complying with ASTM C 509 Grade 4.
2.03
FABRICATION
A.
Sizes and Profiles: The required sizes for door and frame units, and profiles requirements are shown on the
drawings.
B. Coordination of fabrication: Field measure before fabrication, and show recorded measurements on final shop
drawings.
C. Complete the cutting, fitting, forming, drilling, and grinding of all metal work prior to assembly. Remove burrs from
cut edges, and ease edges and corners to a radius of approximately 1/64”.
D. No welding or joinery of doors or frames will be provided except with owner request.
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E.
2.04
Maintain continuity of line and accurate relation of planes and angles. Secure attachments and support at
mechanical joints, with hairline fit at contacting members.
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYESTER FRP FLUSH DOORS – F500HD
A.
Materials and Construction
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
2.05
ARCHITECTURAL PANELS
A.
FRP Panels
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.06
Model: P25 one quarter inch, P75 one inch or thickness as shown.
FRP face sheets with finish color throughout.
FRP option: Construct insulated panels of two .120” minimum thickness sheets with core of minimum 2 ½
pound PSI density polystyrene.
Class A option for flame spread and smoke developed rating on interior faces of exterior panels and both
faces of interior panels as shown. Flame spread no greater than 25, smoke developed no greater than 450
per ASTM E-84.
ALUMINUM FRAMING SYSTEMS
A.
Tubular Framing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.07
Construct 1-3/4 thick doors of 6063-T6 aluminum alloy with minimum stiles of 5-1/2” tube, top rails
minimum of 6” and bottom rails minimum of 10”. Provide joinery 3/8” diameter full width tie rods through
extruded splines top and bottom as standard .125” tubular shaped stiles and rails reinforced to accept
hardware as specified. Provide hex type aircraft nuts for joiner without welds, glues, or other methods for
securing internal door extrusions. Furnish reglets to accept face sheet to permit a flush appearance.
Door face sheeting .120” thickness fiberglass reinforced polyester. Provide Model F500HD doors
with an abuse resistance engineered surface of the standard colors: white, light gray, red, blue, green,
beige, dark gray, dark bronze, or black as selected.
Core of door assembly will be minimum 25-pound PSI density polystyrene with a flame spread
rating of no more than 25. Meeting stiles on pairs of doors top and bottom weather bar with FIN-SEAL wool
pile brush weather stripping.
Manufacture doors with cutouts for vision lites, louvers, or panels, as scheduled. Factory to furnish
and install all glass, louvers, and panels prior to shipment.
Pre-machine doors in accordance with templates from the specified hardware manufacturers and
approved hardware schedule. Factory install hardware except door closers.
Framing system shall be by the door manufacturer and of the size and type shown. Framing shall be type
6063-T6 aluminum alloy with minimum wall thickness of .125” and .625” high applied door stops with screws
and weather stripping. Frame members are to be box type with four (4) enclosed sides. Open back
framing will not be acceptable.
Caulk joints before assembling from members. Secure joint with fasteners and provide a hairline butt joint
appearance. Prefit doors using “stick” materials are not acceptable.
Applied stops for side, transom and borrowed lites and panels, with fasteners exposed on interior or
unsecured portion only. Pre-machine and reinforced frame members for hardware in accordance with
manufacturer’s standards and the approved hardware schedule. Factory install hardware except closers.
Anchors appropriate for wall conditions to anchor framing to wall materials. A minimum of five anchors up to
7’4” on jamb members and one additional anchor for each foot over 7’4”. Secure head and still members of
transom, side lites, and similar conditions.
Factory pre-assemble side lite to the greatest extent possible, and mark frame assemblies according to
location.
Provide framing in a knock-down condition and attach to door assembly. Mark frames members according to
location.
GLAZING
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A.
2.08
Design system for replacement of glass
1. Manufacturer’s standard flush glazing system of recessed channels and captive glazing gaskets or applied
stops as shown.
2. Allow for thermal expansion on exterior units.
3. Glass as shown and factory glazed into doors.
ALUMINUM FINISHES
A.
Anodized surfaces; AAM12C22A41 Clear 215-R1; AAM12C22A42 Light Bronze 311, Medium Bronze 312, Dark
Bronze 313, and Black 315. Special painted finishes as specified.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01
INSTALLATION
A.
Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications for the installation of the doors and frames.
Factory install hardware, glass, and louvers in doors. Factory assembled side-lites and transoms to the greatest
extent possible.
B. Set units plumb, level and true to line, without harp or rack of doors or frames. Anchor securely in place.
Separate aluminum and other metal surfaces with bituminous coatings or other means as approved by architect.
C. Set thresholds in a bed of mastic and backseal.
D. Clean surfaces promptly after installation doors and frames, exercising care to avoid damage to the protective
coating.
E. Ensure that the doors and frames will be without damage or deterioration (other than normal weathering) at the
time of acceptance.
F. Provide Owner with all adjustment tools and instruction sheets. Arrange an inservice session for Owner at
Owner’s convenience. Provide a minimum one year written warranty on all labor related to this section. Any
workmanship which is defective or deficient shall be corrected to the Owner’s satisfaction and at no additional cost
to the Owner.
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ALUMINUM STILE AND RAIL DOORS AND FRAMING
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and General provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1
Specification sections, apply to work specified in this section.
1.02
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A.
B.
1.03
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A.
B.
C.
1.04
The elevation of each type of door and frame is shown on the drawings and in the schedules.
The following types of doors and frames are required:
1. Aluminum stile and rail doors
2. Aluminum frames
For Finish Hardware, See Section 08700.
For Caulking, See Section 08810.
For Glazing, See Section 08810.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Standards: Comply with the requirements and recommendations in applicable specification and standards by
AAMA, except to the extent where more stringent requirements are indicated herein.
B. Performance: A minimum ten-year record of production manufacturing of frames, doors and panels, and
completion of similar type and size projects is required.
C. Instruction: The manufacturer or his representative will be available for consultation to all parties engaged in the
project including instruction to installation personnel.
D. Field Measurement: The supplier shall field verify all information prior to fabrication and furnishing of materials.
Omitted details due to lack of verification shall be furnished at no additional cost to Owner.
E. Regulations and Codes: Comply with the current edition in force at the project location of all local, state, and
federal codes and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.
1.05
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data, specifications and instructions for each type of door and
frame required in accordance with Section 01340 and the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
B.
1.06
Include details of core stile and rail construction, trim for lites and all other components.
Include details of finish hardware mounting.
Include samples of each aluminum alloy to be used on this project. Where normal finish color and texture
variations are expected, include two or more samples to show the range of such variations.
Include one sample of typical fabricated section, showing joints, fastenings, quality of workmanship,
hardware and accessory items before fabrication of the work proceeds.
Submit shop drawings for the fabrication and installation of the doors and frames, and associated components.
Details to be shown full scale. Include glazing details and finish hardware schedule.
PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
B.
Deliver materials to job site in their original, unopened packages with labels intact. Inspect materials for damage
and advise manufacturer immediately of any unsatisfactory materials.
Package door assemblies in individual corrugated cartons so no portion of the door has contact with the outer
shell of the container. Package and ship frames pre-assembled to the greatest possible extent.
1.07
PROJECT WARRANTY
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A.
Provide a written warranty signed by manufacturer, installer and contractor, agreeing to replace, at no cost to the
Owner, any doors, frames, hardware, or factory hardware installation, which fail in materials or workmanship,
within the warranty period. Failure of materials or workmanship includes: excessive deflection; faulty operation of
entrances; deterioration of finish, or construction, in excess of normal weathering; and defects in hardware
installation. The minimum time period of limited warranty is 25 years for doors manufactured with polystyrene
core and only 10 years for doors manufactured with urethane core from project acceptance.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01
ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A.
2.02
Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products manufactured by Commercial Door
Systems (CDS).
MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES
A.
Aluminum Members: Alloy and temper as recommended by manufacturer for strength, corrosion resistance, and
application of required finish and control of color; ASTM B 221 for extrusions, ASTM B209 for sheet/plate with a
minimum wall thickness of 0.125”.
B. Components: Furnish door and frame components from the same manufacturer. The use of a different
manufacturer of door and frame components is not permitted.
C. Fasteners: Provide Aluminum, non-magnetic stainless steel or other non-corrosive metal fasteners, guaranteed
by the manufacturer to be compatible with the doors, frames, stops, panels, hardware, anchors, and other items
being fastened. For exposed fasteners (if any), provide Oval Phillips Head screws with finish matching the item to
be fastened.
D. Glazing Gaskets: For glazing factory-installed glass, and for gaskets which are factory-installed in “captive”
assembly of glazing stops, manufacturer’s standard stripping of molded neoprene, complying with ASTM D 2000
(designation 2BC415 to 3BC620), or molded PVC complying with ASTM C 509 Grade 4.
2.03
FABRICATION
A.
Sizes and Profiles: The required sizes for door and frame units, and profiles requirements are shown on the
drawings.
B. Coordination of fabrication: Field measure before fabrication, and show recorded measurements on final shop
drawings.
C. Complete the cutting, fitting, forming, drilling, and grinding of all metal work prior to assembly. Remove burrs from
cut edges, and ease edges and corners to a radius of approximately 1/64”.
D. No welding or joinery of doors or frames will be provided except with owner request.
E. Maintain continuity of line and accurate relation of planes and angles. Secure attachments and support at
mechanical joints, with hairline fit at contacting members.
2.04
STILE AND RAIL DOORS
A.
Materials and Construction
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Stile and rails of type 6063-T5 aluminum alloy 1-3/4” minimum thickness and with tubular extrusions with a
minimum .125” wall thickness. Overall stiles and rail requirements for MID-PANEL RAIL DOORS type
R500MP are: 6-1/2” wide top rail, 4 ½” wide stiles and a 10” minimum bottom rail.
True mortise and tenon joinery at corners with full width 3/8” diameter tie rods secured with locking washers
and hex nuts.
No welding of joinery is used, except by owner request.
Exterior glazing stops are permanent and integral to stile and rail extrusions. Provide interior glazing stops
with counter punched holes and flat head screws. No applied snap-on stops are permitted. Factory to
furnish and install glass, panels, and louvers.
Mid-Rail Option: 12” mid-rail as shown. Fasten with mortise/tenon joinery and 3/8” tie rod/locking hex nuts.
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6.
7.
2.05
Mid-Panel Option: Mid-Panels constructed of aluminum tubes with extruded spline and interlocking edges to
secure face sheets. Poured-in-place urethane core of minimum five pounds per cubic foot density. Urethane
core to be free of CFC. Fasten with mortise/tenon joinery and 3/8” tie rod/locking hex nuts. Aluminum, FRP
or other face sheet as shown.
Pre-machine doors in accordance with templates from the specified hardware manufacturers and approved
hardware schedule. Factory installed hardware.
ALUMINUM FRAMING SYSTEMS
A.
Tubular Framing
1. Framing system from the door manufacturer of the size and type shown: .125” minimum wall thickness and
type 6063-T5 aluminum alloy. .625” high applied door stops with screws and weather stripping. Frame
members are to be box type with four (4) enclosed sides. Open back framing will not be acceptable.
2. Caulk joints before assembling from members. Secure joint with fasteners and provide a hairline butt joint
appearance. Prefit doors using “stick” materials are not acceptable.
3. Applied stops for side, transom and borrowed lites and panels, with fasteners exposed on interior or
unsecured portion only. Pre-machine and reinforced frame members for hardware in accordance with
manufacturer’s standards and the approved hardware schedule. Factory installed hardware.
4. Anchors appropriate for wall conditions to anchor framing to wall materials. A minimum of five anchors up to
7’4” on jamb members and one additional anchor for each foot over 7’4”. Secure head and still members of
transom, side lites, and similar conditions.
5. Factory pre-assembled side lite to the greatest extent possible, and mark frame assemblies according to
location.
6. Provide framing in a knock-down condition and attach to door assembly. Mark frames members according to
location.
B.
Insert Framing Systems
1. Model: CDS 225 and CDS 226.
2. Insert frame as shown, using an integral stop fitted with weather stripping.
3. Corner joints of miter design, secure with furnished aluminum clips, and screw into place.
4. Reinforce and pre-machine insert frame members for hardware in accordance with manufacturer’s standards
and the approved hardware schedule.
5. Anchors of a suitable type to fasten insert framing to existing frame materials, using a minimum of five
anchors on jambs up to 7’4” height, three on headers. One additional anchor for each additional lineal foot of
frame.
C. Frame Capping
1. Model: C2 and C4.
2. 0.90 wall thickness capping as indicated on drawings with insert frame as shown. Finish of capping to match
framing.
2.06
GLAZING
A.
2.07
Design system for replacement of glass
1. Manufacturer’s standard flush glazing system of recessed channels and captive glazing gaskets or applied
stops as shown.
2. Allow for thermal expansion on exterior units.
3. Glass as shown and factory glazed into doors.
ALUMINUM FINISHES
A.
Anodized surfaces; AAM12C22A41 Clear 215-R1; AAM12C22A42 Light Bronze 311, Medium Bronze 312, Dark
Bronze 313, and Black 315. Special painted finishes as specified.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01
INSTALLATION
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A.
Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications for the installation of the doors and frames.
Factory installed hardware, glass, and louvers in doors. Factory assembled side-lites and transoms to the
greatest extent possible.
B. Set units plumb, level and true to line, without harp or rack of doors or frames. Anchor securely in place.
Separate aluminum and other metal surfaces with bituminous coatings or other means as approved by architect.
C. Set thresholds in a bed of mastic and backseal.
D. Clean surfaces promptly after installation doors and frames, exercising care to avoid damage to the protective
coating.
E. Ensure that the doors and frames will be without damage or deterioration (other than normal weathering) at the
time of acceptance.
F. Provide Owner with all adjustment tools and instruction sheets. Arrange an inservice session for Owner at
Owner’s convenience. Provide a minimum one year written warranty on all labor related to this section. Any
workmanship which is defective or deficient shall be corrected to the Owner’s satisfaction and at no additional cost
to the Owner.
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TOILET PARTITIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.2
1.3
SUMMARY
A.
Provide Overhead-Braced and Floor-Anchored, Solid Phenolic Toilet Partitions and Privacy Screens as indicated
on Drawings and as specified herein. Grab Bars provided under Toilet and Bath Accessories.
B.
Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for supports that attach units to overhead structural system.
2. Division 10 "Toilet and Bath Accessories" for toilet paper holders, grab bars, purse shelves, and similar
accessories.
REFERENCES
A.
1.4
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: Submit manufacturer's detailed technical data for materials, fabrication, and installation, including
catalog cuts of anchors, hardware, fasteners, and accessories.
B.
Shop Drawings: For fabrication and installation of Toilet Partition and Screen assemblies. Include plans,
elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.
C. Samples for Initial Selection:
1. Submit manufacturer's color chart with manufacturer's full range of Standard Colors. Color shall be selected
on a basis of four (4) stalls or more per color.
2. Submit certification that materials furnished comply with requirements specified.
D. Samples for Verification:
1. Submit 6" square Samples of each color and finish on same substrate used in work, for color verification after
selections have been made.
2. Submit one (1) Sample of the following:
a. Hardware (Complete)
b. Pilaster (12" x 12")
c. Divider Panel (12" x 12")
d. Full High Aluminum Mounting Bracket (57.5")
e. Continuous Full High 14 Gauge Stainless Steel Hinge (57.5")
1.5
E.
Maintenance Instructions: Provide manufacturer's printed Instructions for Maintenance of Installed Work.
F.
Written Warranty
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
Field Measurements: Verify dimensions in areas of installation by field measurements before fabrication and
indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid
delaying the work.
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1.
1.6
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
1.7
Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the Work, establish
dimensions and proceed with fabricating units without field measurements. Coordinate supports, adjacent
construction, and fixture locations to ensure actual dimensions correspond to Establish Dimensions.
Delivery, store, and handle compartments as recommended by manufacturer to protect from damage.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
A.
Provide manufacturer's written two part warranty: The entire Toilet Partition shall be warranted for fifteen (15)
years, against breakage, corrosion and delamination, to include Hardware; replaced without charge, excluding
labor. Panels, Pilasters and Doors shall be warranted for twenty-five (25) years against breakage, corrosion and
delamination, replaced without charge, excluding labor.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
COLUMBIA PARTITIONS SUPER HD - 8433, by Partition Systems, Inc., or equal
2.2
MATERIALS
A.
General: Provide material which has been selected for surface flatness and smoothness. Exposed surfaces
which exhibit pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations, telegraphing of core material, or other
imperfections on finished units are not acceptable. Solid Phenolic shall meet or exceed all requirements for Class
"A" Flame Spread Rating calculated according to ASTM E-84-91A, and shall carry a UL Class "A" Fire Rating
Certification.
B.
Material shall be Solid Phenolic with a High Pressure Melamine matte finish surface made as an integral part of
the core material. Laminated surfaces are not acceptable.
1. Doors - Minimum .75" (19 mm) Finished Thickness
2. Divider Panels - Minimum .50" (13mm) Finished Thickness
3. Pilasters - Minimum .75" (19 mm) Finished Thickness
C. Colors: To be selected by Project Architect from Manufacturer's Standard Colors. Must also be approved by
District representative.
D. Pilaster Shoes: ASTM 167, Type 302/304 Stainless Steel, minimum 4" high, 18 gauge, finished with #3
Directional Polish, attached with Stainless Steel through bolts.
E.
Continuous Brackets must be used: Full High (57.5") Extruded 6063-T5 Aluminum with a satin anodized finish.
The minimum weight shall be 1.685 pounds per lineal foot. Inside of opening of Bracket shall be .50" for panels,
.75" for pilasters. All holes for mounting to wall and panel/pilaster shall be pre-drilled. Holes are to be spaced at
9" O.C. along the full length of the bracket for a total of fourteen (14) holes for mounting to the wall and seven (7)
holes for mounting to the panel/pilaster. Each bracket is to have minimum wall thickness of .125". Each bracket
is to be packaged in a separate poly tube, and is to be labeled by stock number and manufacturer.
F.
Heavy Duty Continuous Hinges must be used: Continuous 14 gauge stainless steel hinge (57.5"). Hinge shall be
3" wide and shall have five (5) stainless steel wire springs for self-closing action. Pivot pin shall be .250" in
diameter, and shall be made of Type 302/304 stainless steel. Hinges shall provide emergency access by lifting
the door. Hinges shall be pre-drilled for mounting to door and pilaster. Mounting holes shall be at 9" O.C. for
through bolting with stainless steel fasteners. Each hinge is to be packaged in a separate poly tube, and is to be
labeled by stock number, manufacturer, and left or right hand.
G. Strike and Keeper: Heavy duty cast stainless steel with a satin finish. The Strike and Keeper shall be 2.50" high,
with the mounting holes at 1.50" O.C., and the wall thickness shall be a minimum of .125". The Strike and Keeper
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shall have an integral rubber bumper door stop. The stock number shall be molded into the back of the Strike and
Keeper for ease in identification. Each Strike and Keeper shall be packaged in a separate poly bag, and is to be
labeled by stock number and manufacturer. Furnish one per door.
H. Slide Latch: Heavy Duty Cast Stainless Steel with a Satin finish. The Slide Latch shall be surface mounted. The
slide bar shall be .150" thick, 1.020" wide and 3.720" long. Latch shall have an internal Stainless Steel buffering
spring to prevent damage when door is inadvertently slammed against the Latch. Mounting holes are to be
spaced at 3.50" O.C. Latch knob is to be riveted to the slide bar and then welded to insure that the knob will not
come off. The stock number is to be molded into the back of the Slide Latch for ease in identification. Each Slide
Latch shall be packaged in a separate poly bag, and is to be labeled by stock number and manufacturer. Furnish
one per door.
I.
J.
Coat Hook: Heavy duty cast stainless steel with a satin finish. Coat hook and bumper shall be 2.340" high, 1.230"
wide and shall protrude out from the door 3.05". The hook portion shall have a finished diameter of .250" The
stock number shall be molded into the back of the coat hook and bumper for ease in identification. Each coat
hook and bumper shall be packaged in a separate poly bag, and is to be labeled by stock number and
manufacturer. Furnish one per door.
Door Stop: Heavy duty cast stainless steel with a satin finish. Plated Zamac Door Stops are unacceptable. Door
Stop shall have a 2.125" base diameter and shall protrude 1.80" from the wall. The bumper at the end of the Door
Stop shall be .20" thick. The diameter of the shaft shall be .6875". The stock number shall be molded into the
back of the Door Stop for ease in identification. Each doorstop shall be packaged in a separate poly bag, and is to
be labeled by stock number and manufacturer. Furnish one for each Disabled Accessible door.
K.
Pull Handle: Heavy duty cast stainless steel with a satin finish. Plated Zamac Door Pulls are unacceptable. Pull
Handle shall protrude from the face of the door .940" and shall be 4.735" long. The pull handle shall have
mounting holes drilled and tapped for 10/24 threads at 3.50" O.C. The pull handle shall be .655" wide and shall be
mounted back to back with the Slide Latch. The stock number shall be molded into the back of the Pull Handle for
ease in identification. Each pull handle shall be packaged in a separate poly bag, and is to be labeled by stock
number and manufacturer. Furnish one for each Disabled Accessible door.
L.
Overhead Bracing (Headrail): Continuous Heavy Duty Extruded 6063-T5 Aluminum Headrail with Anti-Grip
profile. Headrail shall have integral reinforcing channel and curtain track. Headrail shall have a satin anodized
finish. Provide Headrail Corner Brackets, Wall Brackets, and Headrail End Caps as required. The Headrail and
Headrail Brackets shall have a minimum wall height of 2". The minimum wall thickness of the Headrail and
Headrail Brackets shall be .125". Each Headrail Bracket is to be packaged in a separate poly bag, and is to be
labeled by stock number and manufacturer.
M. Anchorages and Fasteners: All fasteners shall be chrome plated brass with theft proof heads, through-bolted
unless noted otherwise. No chrome-plated steel will be acceptable.
2.3
FABRICATION
A.
General: Provide standard doors, panels, screens, and pilasters fabricated for partition system, complete with all
accessories and hardware listed above and as required for installation of fully functional system, unless otherwise
noted. Provide units with cutouts and drilled holes to receive partition-mounted hardware, accessories, and grab
bars as indicated.
B.
Overhead-Braced and Floor-Anchored Partitions:
1.
2.
3.
Furnish Heavy Duty Cast Stainless Steel "Z" Bars, complete with Stainless Steel threaded rods, lock washers
and leveling-adjusting nuts at pilaster, to permit structural connection at floor.
Make provision for setting and securing continuous Extruded Aluminum Anti-Grip Headrail at top of each
pilaster.
Furnish Stainless Steel Shoe at each pilaster to conceal supports and leveling mechanism.
C. Doors: Unless otherwise indicated, provide 24" (610 mm) wide in-swinging doors for standard Toilet Partitions
and 36" (914 mm) wide out-swinging doors with a minimum 32" (813 mm) wide clear opening for Partitions
indicated to be Handicapped Accessible.
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D. Floor Anchored Privacy Screens: Furnish Privacy Screens consisting of a pilaster and a panel of the same
construction and finish as the Toilet Partitions. Furnish in accordance with the drawings.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1
INSTALLATION
A.
General: Comply with manufacturer's written installation instruction. Install Partitions rigid, straight, plumb, and
level. Provide clearances of not more than .50" (13 mm) between pilasters and panels, and not more than 1.0"
(25 mm) between panels and walls. No evidence of drilling, cutting, and patching shall be visible in finished work.
B.
Attach Continuous Wall Brackets to the wall with the following:
1.
2.
At solid masonry: #14 x 1.50" long Stainless Steel Phillips Pan head Screws and Plastic #14/16 Anchors at
9" O.C. vertical spacing.
At cavity masonry: .25" diameter x required length Stainless Steel toggle bolts at 9" O.C. vertical spacing.
C. Overhead-Braced and Floor-Anchored Partitions: Secure pilasters to floor and level, plumb, and tighten. Secure
continuous headrail to each pilaster with not less than two (2) Through-Bolted Stainless Steel fasteners. Hang
doors and adjust so tops of doors are parallel with overhead brace when doors are in closed position.
D. Screens: Attach with anchoring devices according to manufacturer's written instructions and to suit supporting
structure. Set units level and plumb and to resist lateral impact.
3.2
ACCESSORIES
A.
3.3
Mount accessories to Partition units in accordance with manufacturer's instruction.
ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A.
B.
Hardware Adjustment: Adjust and lubricate hardware according to manufacturer's written instructions for proper
operation.
Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure Toilet Partitions and Screens are without damage or
deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.
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LOCKERS - STUDENT CORRIDOR AND ATHLETIC
All lockers in the building shall be of all steel fully welded that meets or exceeds Debourgh specifications including lifetime
warranty. Lock system must be master built-in combination locks installed according to manufacturer’s specifications. Upper
lockers must be sloped. Locks must be located at an acceptable height for students.
OPERABLE WALL SPECIFICATIONS
Modernfold:
Acousti-Seal 931 or 932
Use #17 Track
STC 47 Minimum
Hufcor:
Classic 7500 or 7600
Use #38 Track
STC 47 Minimum
Panelfold:
610 or 620 Series
Use #5 Track
STC 47 Minimum
* Substitutions will be considered but must be approved.
ACCORDION WALL SPECIFICATIONS
Modernfold:
SM8
STC 39 Minimum
Hufcor:
Model 3900
STC 39 Minimum
Panelfold:
Fabricwal
STC 39 Minimum
* Substitutions will be considered but must be approved.
CARPET AND RUBBER WALL BASE
Carpet and rubber wall base will be specified by architect and supplied by the contractor and approved by the District
representative. Woven carpet cannot be used.
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FENCE
CHAIN LINK FENCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Any deviation in these specifications shall be indicated in each solicitation.
General Note:
1.
When using regular galvanized chain link fencing, 9 gauge steel wire is required.
2.
When using vinyl coated chain link fencing, 9 gauge core and a 6 gauge finish is required.
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01
DESCRIPTION
A.
1.02
Provide chain link fencing. The work includes:
1. chain link fence systems.
2. gates and related hardware.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
B.
Provide chain link fences as complete units produced by manufacturer, including necessary erection accessories,
fittings, and fastenings.
Installation performed only by experienced chain link fence installers.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01
MATERIAL
A.
Chain link fabric: one piece width, full height up to 12’ 0”, 2” mesh, 9 gauge steel wire.
1. Finish: galvanized steel chain link fabric.
2. Selvages:
a. Top and bottom selvages knuckled for fabric 72” high and under.
B.
Framework: provide round pipe, except as otherwise indicated.
1. Galvanized steel pipe. Schedule 40
C. Fittings/Hardware:
1. Galvanized steel.
2.02
COMPONENTS (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL FENCE)
* These sizes are nominal sizes, schedule 40.
A.
End, corner, and pull post: up to 6’ 0” fabric height.
1. 3” OD
B.
Line posts: up to 6’ 0” fabric height.
1. 2” OD
C. Gate posts: gate leaves 7’ 0” wide or less.
1. 3” OD
D. Gate posts: gate leaves over 7’ 0” wide.
1. 4” OD
E. Top and brace rails
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1. 1 5/8” OD
F.
Gate frames: up to 6’ 0” high and leaf width 8’ 0’ or less.
1. 1 5/8” OD
G. Bottom tension wire: 7 gauge (.177”) coiled spring wire, finish matching fabric finish.
2.03
GATES
A.
Fabricate gate perimeter frames of tubular members assembled by welding or with special fittings at corners.
Provide additional horizontal and vertical members to ensure proper operation and for attachment of fabric,
hardware, and accessories.
B.
Gate fabric: Metal and finish matching fence fabric.
C. Gate hardware: Provide manufacturer’s standard hardware, complete with latches, stops, keepers, and hinges.
Provide hardware of sufficient design and strength for satisfactory gate operation.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01
INSPECTION
A.
3.02
Examine final grades and installation conditions. Do not start chain link fence system work until unsatisfactory
conditions are corrected.
PREPARATION
A.
Lay out complete fence line.
B.
Locate and mark post positions. Space line posts equally and at maximum 10’ 0” on center spacing.
C. Provide corner posts at positions where fence changes direction more than 10 degrees.
3.03
INSTALLATION
A.
Install the chain link fence in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instruction.
B.
Provide a rigid, plum, finish fence structure with fabric tight and in tension.
C. Drill post holes into firm, undisturbed, or compacted earth.
1. Hole diameter: minimum 3 times the post diameter.
2. Post depth: minimum of 36”.
3. Concrete depth: minimum of 30”.
4. Stop concrete 2” below ground level.
5. Gate post depth: minimum of 36” depth.
6. Level excavated post hole soil from the site.
D. Install gate, end, corner, pull, and line posts in concrete foundations.
E.
Align each post both vertically and laterally.
1. Set keeps, stops, sleeves, and other accessories into concrete as required.
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FLOOR FINISHES
Concrete poured in place over a moisture barrier and compacted fills. Thickness of slab shall be a minimum of 4". Carpet is to
be installed in administrative areas and media center only. VCT (vinyl composition tile) in all classrooms with two-color pattern
included. VCT with six-color pattern to be included in base bid for corridors and cafeteria. Thin set epoxy terrazzo with a sixcolor pattern must be specified as an alternate in corridors and cafeteria. Concrete slab in all areas receiving thin set epoxy
terrazzo flooring shall have manufacturers approved finish. Curing of concrete that will be accepting these finishes must be in
accordance with manufacturer's most current specifications. It is recommended that Terrazzo Installer be approved by NTMA
(National Terrazzo Manufacturers Association). Architect must verify that manufacturers approved specifications are the most
current to product being used. Multipurpose room shall have teraflex flooring or approved substitute. Rubber base shall abut
terrazzo, VCT, carpet, and teraflex. All kitchens and bathrooms shall have epoxy poured floors such as a Dexotex type.
Concrete floors receiving epoxy poured floor finish shall have a light smooth trowel finish. All footings under corridor walls must
be isolated footings. No thickened slabs are allowed. Saw joints in corridors must not exceed 12' in any direction.
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CABINETRY
All cabinetry shall have laminate tops and laminate faces. All hardware shall be standard hardware that can be purchased locally
from local distributors. All OSF guidelines for millwork heights should be followed. The owner would prefer that all K-3
classrooms have elevated cubbies with coat hooks below, kindergarten classrooms to have 30 cubbies, grades 1-3 classrooms
to have 30 cubbies. All 4-5 classrooms shall have 30 wall cubbies with 26 hooks underneath.
All 4th and 5th grades shall have equal storage space. Fourth and fifth grade classes with no storage closets will have wall
cabinets 8' long and 12" deep with shelving. Shelving inside storage closets will be equal to wall cabinets. All classrooms shall
have a teacher cabinet. Teacher cabinets and all admin cabinets, including the nurse’s office, must have locks. All classroom
cabinet locks must be keyed the same.
Teacher cabinets will be specified in job. In new schools and renovation projects, where possible, teacher cabinets will be
designed to hold a TV on top with a chase to hide power and data. Corner cabinets are to be utilized in new schools and
whenever possible in renovations. See Technical specifications for TV information.
All cabinets, cubbies, and storage cabinets must be constructed of a good grade plywood/wood with laminate tops where
applicable. PARTICLE CORE MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WINDOWS
Heavy-duty aluminum frame, double insulated. Glass and tint specified should be such that it is easily obtained through local
suppliers. Degree of tint must be strong enough to prevent glare on marker boards and to avoid damage to books and materials
due to direct sunlight. Windows with internal blinds are not permitted. Glass tint shall be limited to three tints (solar grey, bronze,
or light green). Skylights are not permitted.
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MULTIPURPOSE WALL SPECIFICATIONS
Wall between multipurpose room and cafeteria is a solid block wall with 2 to 3 sets of double doors.
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MEDIA CENTER
All media centers shall have a studio/production area with a large window for viewing between media and production.
Shelving/case work shall be located under large viewing glass area to allow for computer and equipment. At floor level under
viewing area and shelving shall be a 5” conduit opening to allow pass through wiring from production and studio. Power and data
for this cabinet must be specified in electrical drawings. Production area must have a counter area with sink and wall cabinets.
Media center shall have a staff toilet.
Circulation Desk
Circulation desk must have front exterior privacy panel to hide equipment wiring and work area. Counter must also contain
handicap accessible check out station.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Elementary - 32" height
Middle - 40" height
High - 40" height
Grommets must be provided in all casework in the media center for cords to accommodate computer, keyboard, monitor,
and print drawer.
5. Drawers, adjustable shelves
6. Shelves behind desk
7. Area for legs and feet
8. Two computer drops
9. Outlets must include electrical outlets for computer and printer and additional electrical outlets for miscellaneous equipment.
10. Shelf depth should be 12"
11. Counter height shelves for free standing storage
AV Equipment Storage Room
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Door to both hallway and Library Media Center
Counters and cabinets above on one wall with strip of outlets between counter and cabinet
Two computer drops
Large open shelves for equipment storage on other three walls. Shelves should be ceiling height.
Outlets in the baseboard of wall shelves every 10 feet.
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STORMWATER DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION
In reference to retention ponds, ongoing maintenance for storm water compliance shall include:
1.
Vegetation around the pond bank shall be maintained so as not to become a nuisance but shall be thick enough and
maintained to prevent erosion of the ponds' banks.
2.
Outlet control structures shall be kept free of debris and trash and shall be inspected at least once per week.
3.
Every year the bottom of the ponds shall be measured for silt and sediment buildup. Periodically during construction, the
contractor shall be responsible for measuring the bottom of the ponds for silt and sediment buildup. When the sediment
has built up to approximately 1.0 ft. above the pond bottom elevation as shown on the design plans, the silt shall be
dredged out of the pond to return the pond to original grade and disposed of offsite in an upland spoils pit.
4.
All catch basins shall be inspected monthly for sediment build-up and assure no foreign objects are restricting positive flow
through the system.
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LANDSCAPING
All vegetation specified by the architect must be native to the area and hardy. No small flowers or flower beds are permitted.
Mesh backing on sod is not permitted on any Horry County Schools’ projects. Landscaping vegetation and watering plans are to
be specified by the architect and approved by Horry County Schools.
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