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Access Panels - Guide Specifications

SECTION 08 31 16         (1995 - 08310)

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Metal Access Panels

B. Options and Accessories

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 08 31 16-Floor Doors

B. Section 08 31 16-Sidewalk Doors

1.03 REFERENCES

A. NFPA8O-Fire Doors

B. Fire-rated access panels tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and labeled with 1-1/2 hour "B" fire rating far wall applications.

C. Fire-rated access panels tested and certified by Warnock Hersey International (WH I), and labeled with 3 hour rating for non-combustible and 1 hour rating for combustible floor/ceiling assemblies.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fire Resistance Ratings

1. Whenever a fire-rated access panel is indicated, provide complete access panel assembly with door, frame, hinge and latch as tested and labeled by U.L. and/or W.H.I.

B. Size Variations

1 Obtain Architects acceptance of manufacturer’s standard size units which may vary slightly from sizes indicated.

C. Coordination

1. Furnish inserts and anchoring devices which must be built into other work for installation of access doors.

2. Coordinate delivery with other work to avoid delay.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Units listed as follows are provided by JL. Industries, Inc., 4450 West 78th StreetCircle, Bloomington, MN 55435, (952) 835-6850. Fax: (952) 835-2218

2.02 FIRE RATED ACCESS PANELS

A. Where indicated on drawings, provide J.L.’s FD Series, model number _______,with door dimensions of ________ x________Access panel to be equipped with universal (turn ring or keylock) latch mechanism.

2.03 NON-RATED ACCESS PANELS

A. Where indicated on drawings, provide J.L.s Series with door dimensions of x________ Access panel to be equipped with screwdriver-operated cam latch.

2.04 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

A. Mortise Prep option for FD Series

B. Cylinder lock option for non-rated access panels.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Verify that openings are correctly dimensioned to receive doors.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install per manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.03 ADJUST AND CLEAN

A. Adjust latching (locking) mechanism to operate smoothly.

B. Leave work area clean and free of debris.

C. Remove and replace panels or frames which are bowed, warped or damaged

 
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