USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA / NASA UFGS-12 31 00 (January 2008) -------------------------------- Preparing Activity: NASA Superseding UFGS-12 30 00.00 40 (June 2006) UFGS-12 35 30.00 10 (April 2006) UFGS-12 35 30.00 20 (April 2006) UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS References are in agreement with UMRL dated January 2009 SECTION 12 31 00 MANUFACTURED METAL CASEWORK 01/08 NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for metal casework. NOTE: This guide specification must be used in conjunction with and coordinated with the referenced sections. Multiple borrow sources may be required for large projects; in that case, more than one test fill may need to be constructed. Test fills are generally listed as a lump sum item on the bidding schedule. Edit this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed items, choose applicable items(s) or insert appropriate information. Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether or not brackets are present. Comments and suggestions on this guide specification are welcome and should be directed to the technical proponent of the specification. A listing of technical proponents, including their organization designation and telephone number, is on the Internet. Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR). PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 REFERENCES NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the publications cited in the text of the guide specification. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only and listed in this paragraph by organization, designation, date, and title. Use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature when you add a RID outside of the Section's Reference Article to automatically place the reference in the Reference Article. Also use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature to update the issue dates. References not used in the text will automatically be deleted from this section of the project specification when you choose to reconcile references in the publish print process. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only. AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)AWS D1.1/D1.1M(2008) Structural Welding Code - SteelAWS D1.3/D1.3M(2008; Errata 2008) Structural Welding Code - Sheet SteelASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)ASTM A 1008/A 1008M(2008a) Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake HardenedASTM A 167(1999; R 2004) Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and StripASTM A 325(2007a) Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile StrengthASTM A 325M(2008) Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 830 Mpa Minimum Tensile Strength (Metric)ASTM C 1036(2006) Standard Specification for Flat GlassASTM D 4689(1999; R 2005) Standard Specification for Adhesive, Casein-TypeASTM D 4690(1999; R 2005) Standard Specification for Urea Formaldehyde Resin AdhesivesASTM F 594(2008) Standard Specification for Stainless Steel NutsASTM F 836M(2002) Standard Specification for Style 1 Stainless Steel Metric NutsBUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (BHMA)BHMA A156.11(2004) American National Standard for Cabinet LocksBHMA A156.5(2001) Auxiliary Locks & Associated ProductsBHMA A156.9(2003) Cabinet HardwareKITCHEN CABINET MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (KCMA)KCMA A161.1(2000) Performance & Construction Standards for Kitchen and Vanity CabinetsNATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)NEMA LD 3(2005) Standard for High-Pressure Decorative LaminatesNEMA LD 3.1(1995) Performance, Application, Fabrication, and Installation of High-Pressure Decorative LaminatesSCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE ASSOCIATION (SEFA)SEFA 7(1996) Recommended Practice for Laboratory and Hospital Service FittingsU.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)FS FF-B-588(Rev E) Bolt, Toggle: and Expansion Sleeve, ScrewFS FF-S-325(Int Amd 3) Shield, Expansion; Nail, Expansion; and Nail, Drive Screw (Devices, Anchoring, Masonry)FS TT-C-490(1990; Am 2) Cleaning Methods for Ferrous Surfaces and Pretreatments for Organic CoatingsFS TT-C-520(Rev B; Am 1) Coating Compound, Bituminous, Solvent Type, Underbody (for Motor Vehicles)FS TT-E-489(Rev J; Notice 1) Enamel, Alkyd, Glass, Low VOC ContentFS TT-E-491(Rev C) Enamel; Gloss, Synthetic (for Metal and Wood Furniture)FS TT-F-336(Rev E) Filler, Wood, PasteFS WW-P-541(1990e; Am 1) Plumbing Fixtures1.2 SUBMITTALS NOTE: Review Submittal Description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required for the project. Submittals should be kept to the minimum required for adequate quality control. A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the submittal requires Government approval. Some submittals are already marked with a “G”. Only delete an existing “G” if the submittal item is not complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s Quality Control system. Only add a “G” if the submittal is sufficiently important or complex in context of the project. For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G" designation to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy, Air Force, and NASA projects. Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed item for Army projects. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES: _{SD-02 Shop Drawings} Submit fabrication drawings for steel and wood cabinets in accordance with the paragraphs entitled, "[Wood Cabinet] [Particle Board Cabinet] [Steel Cabinet] [Counter Top and Back Splash] _Fabrication ," of this section. Submit _{Installation Drawings} for steel and wood cabinets in accordance with the paragraph entitled, "Installation," of this section. _{SD-03 Product Data} Submit Manufacturer's catalog data for the following items: _{Cabinets Corrosion-Resistant Steel Glass Adhesives Filler Material Fasteners Steel Sinks Service Fixtures Accessories and Hardware Plastic Laminate Countertops SD-04 Samples} Samples must include: _{Accessories and Hardware}, one each. Submit _{Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts} in accordance with paragraph entitled, "General," of this section. _{SD-07 Certificates} Submit certificates for the following items showing conformance with the referenced standards contained in this section. _{Corrosion-Resistant Steel Glass Adhesives Filler Material Fasteners Steel Sinks Service Fixtures Accessories and Hardware SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions} Submit _{Manufacturer's Instructions} for in accordance with paragraph entitled, "General," of this section. 1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Cabinets must be delivered, stored, and handled in a manner that will prevent damage and disfigurement. Provide temporary skids under units weighing more than [_____] kilogram pounds. 1.4 DESIGN Cabinets must be metal, factory-fabricated and finished in the manufacturer's standard sizes and finishes of the type, design, and configuration indicated. Construct cabinets as specified and meet the requirements of KCMA A161.1. Wall and base cabinet assemblies must consist of individual units joined into continuous sections. Accomplish fastenings to permit removal and replacement of individual units without affecting the remainder of the installation. Provide counters with watertight sink rim when indicated. Drawers must be removable and will be equipped with position stops to avoid accidental complete withdrawals. Fix or adjust shelves as indicated. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL Submit _{Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts} for metal cabinets showing the manufacturer's recommended color and finish selections. Submit _{Manufacturer's Instructions} for metal cabinet systems including special provisions required to install equipment components and system packages. Special notices must detail impedances, hazards and safety precautions. Cabinets must be the manufacturer's standard sizes of type and design indicated. Both wall and base cabinet assemblies will consist of individual units joined into continuous sections as indicated. Accomplish fastenings to permit removal and replacement of individual units without affecting the remainder of the installation. 2.2 MATERIALS Steel for cabinet construction must conform to ASTM A 1008/A 1008M. _{Corrosion-Resistant Steel} must conform to ASTM A 167, Type [302] [304] [316] Finish 4. _Glass must conform to ASTM C 1036, Type I, Class 1, Quality q3, 6 millimeter1/4 inch thick, for unframed sliding glass doors; other glass must conform to ASTM C 1036, Type II, Class 1, Quality q8, 5 millimeter 7/32 inch thick. _Adhesives for application of plastic laminate must be a thermosetting urea-resin Type II conforming to ASTM D 4690 as recommended by the manufacturer of the laminate. Adhesive for wood members will conform to ASTM D 4689. _{Filler Material} must conform to FS TT-F-336. NOTE: Review NEMA LD 3 and insert style, type, grade, class, and finish as required. Provide _{Plastic Laminate} that conforms to NEMA LD 3, Style [_____], Type [_____], Grade [_____], Class [_____], Finish [_____]. Provide _{Accessories and Hardware} that conforms to the following requirements, as applicable: Extension drawer slides: BHMA A156.9, Type B85071 Semiconcealed hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81201, 1-1/2 inches Full surface hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81131, 1-1/2 inches Knob pulls: BHMA A156.9, 1-inch diameter, Type B12132 Bar type pulls: BHMA A156.9, 4-inch overall length, Type B12012 Semiconcealed hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81201, 40 millimeter Full surface hinges: BHMA A156.9, Type B81131, 40 millimeter Knob pulls: BHMA A156.9, 25 millimeter diameter, Type B12132 Bar type pulls: BHMA A156.9, 100 millimeter overall length, Type B12012 Locks, keying, and keys: As directed Catches: Magnetic, 22 newton 5-pound pull Sliding door set: Impregnated fiberboard track Nylon glides _Fasteners must conform to the following: Screws: Comply with ANSI Standards, Group, Type and Class as applicable Anchoring Devices: FS FF-S-325, Group, Type, and Class as applicable Toggle bolts: FS FF-B-588, Type I, Class A, Style 2 Nuts: ASTM F 594, corrosion-resistant steel Bolts: ASTM A 325, heavy, hexagon head bolts corrosion-resistant steel Nuts: ASTM F 836M, corrosion-resistant steel Bolts: ASTM A 325M, heavy, hexagon head bolts corrosion-resistant steel NOTE: Sink for inset-type installation must be as specified in Section 22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE. Corrosion-resistant _{Steel Sinks}: [1.3 millimeter 18-gage corrosion-resistant steel, integral with corrosion-resistant steel countertop] [1.3 millimeter 18-gage corrosion-resistant steel, nonintegral, self-rimming] Drain holes in center of bowl Underside coated with 3 millimeter 1/8-inch thick sound deadener Die-form, seamless, raised edges at front and ends Cove corners to 13 millimeter 1/2-inch radius Equip with strainers and tail pieces Sound deadening must conform to FS TT-C-520. _{Service Fixtures} must conform to the following requirements: a. Provide fixtures in accordance with the water conservation policy as stated in the Standard Plumbing Codes, Appendix J. b. Faucets: (1) Splashback mounted, cast brass, chrome plated, FS WW-P-541 (2) Deck mounted, cast brass, chrome plated, FS WW-P-541 c. Gas, air, and vacuum, distilled water, steam, and de-ionized water cocks: cast brass, chrome plated, ground key type d. Drains, strainers, and taps: brass, chrome plated, FS WW-P-541 e. Index buttons: plastic, color codes in accordance with SEFA 7 f. Special items: nipples and locknuts with each fixture must be as directed. NOTE: Delete any of the following types that are not applicable: Type I, zinc phosphate Type II, iron phosphate Type III, organic-paint, varnish, lacquer [Metal pretreatment coatings: FS TT-C-490, Type I] [Metal pretreatment coatings: FS TT-C-490, Type II] [Metal pretreatment coatings: FS TT-C-490, Type III] [Enamel: FS TT-E-491, Class 2] 2.3 STEEL CABINET _FABRICATION 2.3.1 General Wall and base cabinets must be of essentially the same construction, fabricated from cold-rolled furniture steel not lighter than 0.85 millimeter22-gage, except that backs of cabinets and backs of doors may be 0.70 millimeter 24-gage steel. Wall cabinets will have corner mullions of full-wrap construction consisting of three 90-degree bends, with no raw edges or flanges exposed. Provide base cabinets that are equipped with fixed top rails and have an integral sub-base forming a recessed toe space 100 millimeter 4 inches high and not less than 65 millimeter 2-1/2-inches deep. Welds must be flush and ground smooth on exposed surfaces. Heads of screws and bolts will not show in exposed exterior surfaces. Doors and drawer fronts must be double-wall, panel-type construction, not less than 15 millimeter 1/2-inch thick, with a sound-absorbing material cemented between the walls. Equip doors and drawers with rubber or plastic silencers or bumpers. Drawers must have removable fronts, will be mounted on [metal guides] [renewable fiber] [plastic guides] and equipped with position stops to avoid accidental complete withdrawal. Shelving must be [fixed] [adjustable] as indicated, and will be formed on four sides with two additional 90-degree bends on front edge. 2.3.2 Workmanship Align end panels, top rails, bottoms and vertical posts at intersections in same plane, without overlap. Exposed welds must be ground flush and smooth. Welding must conform to AWS D1.1/D1.1M and AWS D1.3/D1.3M. Additional casework construction requirements: a. Welded assembly. b. Fabricate with enclosed uprights or posts full height or width at front, include sides, backs, bottoms, soffits, ceilings under sloping tops, headers and rail, assembled to form an integral unit. c. Form sides to make rabbeted stile 19 to 28 mm 3/4 to 1-1/8 inch wide, closed by channel containing shelf adjustment slots. d. Make bottom of wall units flush, double panel construction. e. Make top and cross rails of "U" shaped channel. f. Provide enclosed backs and bottoms in cabinets, including drawer units. g. Provide finish panel on exposed cabinet backs. h. Do not use screws and bolts in construction or assembly of casework, except to secure hardware, applied door stops, accessories, removable panels and where casework is required to fastened end to end or back to back. i. Fabricate casework, except benches, and desks with finished end panels. j. Close flush exposed soffits of wall hung shelving, knee spaces in counters, and toe spaces at bases. k. In base units with sinks provide on piece, lowered backs. l. In base units with doors provide removable backs. m. Provide built-in raceways or tubular or channel shaped members of casework for installation of wiring and electric work. Mount junction boxes on rear of cabinets. Electric work is specified in electrical sections of specifications. n. Provide reinforcing for hardware. o. Size Dimensions: (1) Used dimensions shown or specified within tolerances specified. (2) Tolerance: (a) Depth: 325 mm 13 inches in lieu of 300 mm 12 inches, 450 mm18 inches in lieu of 400 mm 16 inches, except wall hung units above counter 525 mm 21 inches to 600 mm 24 inches in lieu of 550 mm 22 inches. (b) Width: Minus 25 mm one inch. (c) Height: 25 mm one inch plus or minus for wall hung cabinets and counter mounted cabinets, excluding sloping tops. 25 mm one inch plus for floor standing cabinets,excluding base and sloping tops. Full height cabinets shown back to back same height. (d) Manufacturer's tolerance for the length, depth or height: Not to exceed 1.58 mm 0.0625 inches 2.3.3 Minimum Thickness of Steel                                                       U.S.                                                     STANDARD   THICKNESS                                                       GAGE    (MILLIMETER)          Drawer fronts, backs,                         20         0.89          bodies, closure plates or scribe and          filler strips less than 75 mm wide,          sloping top, shelf reinforcement          channel and shelves.  Toe space or          casework soffits and ceilings          and ceilings under sloping tops.          Base pedestals, casework                      18         1.20          top sides, back, and bottom panels,          closure scribe and filler strips 75 mm          or more.  Reinforcement for drawers with          locks.  Table legs, spreaders and stretchers,          when fabricated of cold rolled          tubing.  Metal for desks; except legs and          aprons.  Door exterior and interior panels,          flush or glazed.  Cross rails of base units.          Front bottom rails, back bottom rails; rails          may be 1.49 mm 16 gage thick.  Uprights          or posts.  Top corner gussets.          Aprons, apron division,                       16         1.49          reinforcing gussets, table legs,          desk legs and aprons, spreaders and          stretchers when formed without welding.  Toe          base gussets, drawer slides, and other metal          work.  Front top rails and back rails except          top back rails may be 1.2 mm 18 gage thick.          Drawer runners door tracks                    14         1.88          Base unit bottom corner gussets and           12         2.64          leg sockets.          Reinforcement for hinge reinforcement         11         3          inside doors and cabinets.                                                       U.S.                                                     STANDARD   THICKNESS                                                       GAGE      (INCH)          Drawer fronts, backs,                         20       0.035          bodies, closure plates or scribe and          filler strips less than 3 inch wide,          sloping top, shelf reinforcement          channel and shelves.  Toe space or          casework soffits and ceilings          and ceilings under sloping tops.          Base pedestals, casework                      18       0.047          top sides, back, and bottom panels,          closure scribe and filler strips 3 inch          or more.  Reinforcement for drawers with          locks.  Table legs, spreaders and stretchers,          when fabricated of cold rolled          tubing.  Metal for desks; except legs and          aprons.  Door exterior and interior panels,          flush or glazed.  Cross rails of base units          Front bottom rails, back bottom rails; rails          may be 0.059 inch 16 gage thick.  Uprights          or posts.  Top corner gussets.          Aprons, apron division,                       16       0.059          reinforcing gussets, table legs,          desk legs and aprons, spreaders and           stretchers when formed without welding.  Toe          base gussets, drawer slides, and other metal          work.  Front top rails and back rails except          top back rails may be 0.047 inch 18 gage thick          Drawer runners door tracks                    14       1.88          Base unit bottom corner gussets and           12       0.104          leg sockets.          Reinforcement for hinge reinforcement         11         3          inside doors and cabinets. 2.3.4 Cabinets Cabinets must have sheet steel fronts, backs, sides, tops, and bottoms. Form sides with rabbeted stiles 28 millimeter 1-1/8-inches wide, closed by welded channel containing embossed louvers spaced 40 millimeter 1-1/2 incheson center, for adjustable shelves. Provide cabinets that have a steel channel-shaped top rail, 1.3 millimeter 18-gage steel cross rails, and Z-shaped rear rail to engage 1.6 millimeter 16-gage steel hanging bracket. At base cabinets, provide 40 millimeter 1-1/2-inch long leveling screws for adjusting to floor variations that are accessible through plugged openings in bottom; install 1.9 millimeter 14-gage gussets to support the screws. At base cabinets, provide removable backs, knee space panels, or access doors where piping occurs. 2.3.5 Doors Provide doors that are double-pan construction with 16 millimeter 5/8-inch thick telescoped inner pan into outer pan with exposed vertical edge formed into channel shape having returned lip over inner pan and offset to receive lip. Coat panels with 3 millimeter 1/8-inch thick asphaltic sound deadener. Fasten reinforcement for hardware attachment to inner pan and conceal. Fit hinged doors with pairs of hinges, knob pulls, locks, and bumpers. Bevel inside edge of cutout in front panel of glass door . Set glass in continuous rubber gasket between panels. Equip sliding doors with tracks, guides, bumpers, and bar pulls. [Doors for the exposed fronts of metal cabinets must be[sound-deadened metal][_____].] Additional considerations for doors: a. Hollow metal type, flush and glazed doors not less than 16 mm 5/8 inch thick. b. Fabricate flush metal doors of two panels formed into pans with corners welded and ground smooth. Provide flush doors with a sound deadening core. c. Fabricate glazed metal doors with reinforced frame and construct either from one piece of steel, or have separate stiles and rails mitered and welded at corners, and welds ground smooth. (1) Secure removable glazing members with screws to back of doors. (2) Install glass in rubber or plastic glazing channels. d. Provide sheet steel hinge reinforcement inside doors. e. Sliding doors: Provide stops to prevent bypass. f. Doors removable without use of tools except where equipped with locks. 2.3.6 Drawers Provide drawer fronts that are double-pan construction with 16 millimeter 5/8-inch thick telescoped inner pan into outer pan with exposed vertical edge formed into channel shape having return lip over inner pan and offset to receive lip. Weld drawer bodies to front through flanges on sides and bottom, and to back through flanges at rear. Extend flanges outward or downward, top of side, and backrolled. Cove corners to 15 millimeter 1/2-inch radius. NOTE: Delete locks when not applicable. When width of drawer exceeds 610 millimeter 24 inches, two pulls are required. Drawer accessories must consist of slides, bar pulls, and lock and stop devices. Additional considerations for drawers: a. Drawer fronts flush hollow metal type not less than 16 mm (5/8 inch) thick with sound deadening core. Fabricate of two panels formed into pans. Weld and grind smooth corners of drawer fronts. b. Form bodies from one piece of steel, weld to drawer front. c. Provide reinforcement for locks and provide rubber bumpers at both sides of drawer head to cushion closing. d. Equip with roller suspension guides. 2.3.7 Shelves NOTE: Stainless steel must be specified when sanitation is critical. [Fabricate shelves from sheet steel with front and rear edges flanged down 20 millimeter 3/4 inch and hemmed back at 30 degrees to underside of shelf. ] [Fabricate shelves from corrosion-resistant steel sheet with front and rear edges flanged down 20 millimeter 3/4 inch and hemmed back at 30 degrees to underside of shelf. ] Support shelves with 1.6 millimeter 16-gage shelf clips inserted in slots in front stile and in form channel in back. Notch flanges at sides to match and engage with embossments on side panels. Additional considerations for shelves: a. Capable of supporting an evenly distributed minimum load of 122 kg/m2 (twenty-five pounds per square foot) without visible distortion. b. Flange shelves down 19 mm 3/4 inch on edges, with front and bearing edges flanged back 13 mm 1/2 inch. c. For shelves over 1050 mm 42 inches in length and over 300 mm 12 inches in depth install 38 mm by 13 mm by 0.9 mm 1-1/2 x 1/2 x 0.0359 inch thick sheet steel hat channel reinforcement welded to underside midway between front and back and extending full length of shelf. d. Weld shelves to metal back and ends unless shown adjustable. e. Provide means of positive locking shelf in position, and to permit adjustment without use of tools. f. On pharmacy on sloping shelf provide 13 mm 1/2 inch wide clear acrylic plastic raised edge, 3 mm 1/8 inch thick, secured to front edge of shelf. 2.3.8 Dustcover Tops Front face height must be 25 millimeter 1 inch. Slope dustcover tops upward 30 degrees from front to back of cabinet. Equip dustcover tops for attaching from inside of cabinet. Additional considerations for sloping tops: a. Provide sloping tops for casework where shown. b. Where ceilings interfere with installation of sloping tops. Provide filler plates as specified. c. Omit sloping tops or filler plates whenever ceiling material is turned down and furred-in at face of casework. d. Provide exposed ends of sloping tops with flush closures. e. Fasten sloping tops with sheet metal screws inserted from cabinet interior; space fastener as recommended by manufacturer. 2.3.9 Finish Prime and factory finish steel cabinets with two coats of synthetic enamel, baking quality, conforming to FS TT-E-489 , Class B. Colors will be as selected. 2.3.10 Welded Cabinets Conform to KCMA A161.1, all welded construction. NOTE: Delete when not applicable. [2.3.11 Doors and Drawer Fronts Doors and Drawer Fronts may be as specified for wood cabinets in lieu of metal pan construction.] 2.3.12 Undercounter Table and Bench Frames Requirements for undercounter table and bench frames: a. Using welded construction. b. Open frame type with aprons and legs when required. c. Aprons: (1) Channels shaped welded at corners, with leg sockets and reinforcing triangular corner gussets welded in corners; 05-03M12301-9. (2) Pierce sockets to receive leg bolts and notch gussets to receive legs. (3) Upper flange perforated or slotted to receive screws at200 mm 8 inch centers, and back channels when installed against wall. Sizes lots for 6 mm 1/4 inch anchor bolts. (4) Pierce aprons to receive drawer formation, rail at top of drawer opening. Install channel shaped apron division welded at ends,762 mm30 inches apart to front and back aprons, or at each side of drawer. (5) Fabricate metal components from sheet steel. (6) Use 1.5 mm 0.0598 inch thick sheet for gussets and channel aprons. (7) Use 1.2 mm 0.0478 inch thick sheet for other items. (8) At knee space, provide exposed metal sides and metal closure plate for soffit. Where shown at knee space, provide exposed metal back secured with continuous angle closures at both side. d. Legs: (1) Cold rolled tubing or 1.5 mm 0.0598 inch formed steel. (2) Leveling-anchoring device at floor. (3) Stud bolt at top for attachment to leg socket. e. Leg Braces: (1) Tables and benches not anchored to walls. (2) Brace back against front legs near bottom with steel angle channel or tubular braces. (3) Fasten braces together with steel straps. f. Leg Shoes: (1) Fit laboratory casework legs at bottom with either stainless steel, aluminum, or chromium plated brass shoes, not less than 25mmone inch in height. (2) Fit other legs with a movable molded vinyl shoe 1 00 mm 4 inches high and coved at bottom. 2.3.13 Closures and Filler Strips at Pipe Spaces Requirements for closures and filler strips at pipe spaces: a. Flat steel strips or plates. b. Openings less than 200 mm 8 inches wide: 1.2 mm0.047 inch thick. c. Openings more than 200 mm 8 inches wide 0.9 mm 0.359 inches wide. 2.4 MISCELLANEOUS CABINETS NOTE: Delete inapplicable paragraphs, or state appropriate options. 2.4.1 Combination Sink-and-Base Cabinet A combination sink-and-base cabinet unit may be furnished in lieu of the base cabinet and inset sink indicated provided the combination unit affords facilities and space equal to those indicated and provided the combination unit matches the adjacent units in materials and construction. Sink, with matching drainboards, must be [corrosion-resistant steel] [porcelain-enamel steel] and will be equipped with a chromium-plated [swinging-spout faucet, chromium-plated water-control valves,] [automatic faucet] and chromium-plated cup strainer. Make joints between sink and drainboard and between drainboard and counter top watertight. 2.4.2 Special Purpose Cabinets Special-purpose cabinets, such as cabinets for eye-level oven units, countertop range units, and built-in refrigerators and desks, must be furnished as indicated and be of same materials and construction as adjacent cabinets. Provide space adjacent to sink for a dishwasher, as indicated. 2.5 _{ACCESSORIES AND HARDWARE} Furnish accessories such as utility shelves and racks for extracts, condiments, and towels; bins for sugar and flour; breadboxes; and trays for cutlery and flatware as indicated. Hardware must be corrosion resistant. Exposed hardware must have a chromium-plated finish or a corrosion-resistant finish as approved. Paint semi-concealed hinges on cabinets where paint finish is required to match the cabinets. Equip doors with [bullet-type catches] [spring hinges] [magnetic-type catches]. Provide door and drawer pulls as indicated. 2.6 _CABINETS The work includes providing new factory-finished kitchen wall and base cabinets with: [high pressure decorative laminate (HPDL)] [granite countertops] [marble countertops] [synthetic resins countertops] [frp countertops] [stainless steel countertops] [tile countertops] [[_____] countertops] [And bathroom vanity cabinets [with HPDL countertops][to receive combination lavatory-countertops as specified in Section 22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE]]. The cabinets must conform to KCMA A161.1, requirements specified herein, and bear the "KCMA Certified Cabinet" seal of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. In lieu of this, manufacturer must submit test reports from an approval laboratory that cabinets meet requirements of KCMA A161.1. Provide _Countertops that conform to NEMA LD 3.1 and requirements specified herein. 2.6.1 Cabinet Locks Requirements for cabinet locks: a. Where locks are shown. b. Locked pair of hinged door over 900 mm 36 inches high: (1) BHMA A156.5, similar to E0261, key one side. (2) On active leaf use three-point locking device, consisting of two steel rods and lever controlled cam at lock, to operate by lever having lock cylinder housed therein. (3) On inactive leaf use dummy lever of same design. (4) Provide keeper holes for locking device rods and cam. (5) Use two point locking device both doors of cabinet 6D similar to BHMA A156.5, E0251, key one side. c. Door and Drawer: BHMA A156.11 cam locks. (1) Drawer and Hinged Door up to 900 mm 36 inches high: E07261. 05-03M 12301-11 (2) Pin-tumbler, cylinder type lock with not less than four pins. Disc tumbler lock "duo A" with brass working parts and case, as manufactured by Illinois Lock Company are acceptable. (3) Sliding Door: E07161. d. Key locks differently for each type casework and master key for each service, such as Nursing Units, Psychiatric, Administrative, Pharmacy. (1) Key drug locker inner door different from outer door. (2) Provide two keys per lock. (3) Provide six master keys per service or Nursing Unit. e. Marking of Locks and Keys: (1) Name of manufacturer, or trademark which can readily be identified legibly marked on each lock and key change number marked on exposed face of lock. (2) Key change numbers stamped on keys. (3) Key change numbers to provide sufficient information for manufacturer to replace key. 2.6.2 Cabinet Hardware Comply with BHMA A156.9. Requirements for cabinet hardware: a. Door/Drawer Pulls: B02011. (1) One for drawers up to 575 mm 23 inches wide. (2) Two for drawers over 575 mm 23 inches wide. (3) Sliding door flush pull, each door: B02201. b. Door in seismic zones: B03352. (1) Do not provide thumb latch on doors equipped with three point locking device. (2) Use lever operated two point latching device on paired doors over 900 mm 36 inches high if three point locking or latching device is not used. c. Cabinet Door Catch: (1) Install at bottom of wall cabinets, top of base cabinets and top and bottom of full height cabinet doors over 1200 mm 48 inches. (2) Omit on doors with locks. d. Drawer Slides: (1) Use B05051 for drawers over 150 mm 6 inches deep. (2) Use B05052 for drawers 75 to 150 mm 3 to 6 inches deep. (3) Use B05053 for drawers less than 75 mm 3 inches deep. 2.7 FINISH 2.7.1 Cabinet Finish Provide cabinets with a factory-applied durable finish in accordance with KCMA A161.1 requirements and of a type standard with the manufacturer. 2.8 COLOR, TEXTURE, AND PATTERN NOTE: Coordinate editing of color reference sentence(s) with the Government. Generally, Section 09 06 90 COLOR SCHEDULE or drawing is used when the project is designed by an Architect or Interior designer. Select color from manufacturers standard colors or identified as a manufacturers color in this specification only when the project is very simple and has minimal finishes. When the Government directs that color be located in the drawings add a note that states: "Where color is shown as being specific to one manufacturer, an equivalent color by another manufacturer may be submitted for approval. Manufacturers and materials specified are not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other manufacturers. The word "color" as used herein includes surface color and pattern." Prior to specifying a custom color finish, research to determine if additional cost and lead time is feasible. Note there is often a minimum order requirement; this requirement will also affect future orders. When a manufacturer's name, stock number, pattern, and color is used, be certain that the product conforms to this specification, as edited. Color must be [in accordance with Section 09 06 90 COLOR SCHEDULE.] [as indicated on the drawings.] [selected from manufacturers standard colors.] [[______.] Color listed is not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other manufacturers.] 2.9 DISPENSING TRAYS AND BINS Requirements for dispensing trays and bins: a. Design trays and bins to fit cabinets where shown. b. Fabricate of steel, polypropylene, fiberglass reinforced polyester resin, or other suitable material. c. Lock securely in place without the use of tools. d. Fit at angle to provide gravity feed where shown. e. Dispensing Trays: (1) Equip trays with two longitudinal dividers adjustable to three position. (2) Approximate dimensions: 150 mm6 inches in width 75 mm3 inches) (in depth, and length to suit cabinets depth furnished. f. Dispensing Bins: (1) Open front, except for retaining rim. 05-03M 12301-14 (2) Approximate dimensions: 150 mm6 inches in width, 125 mm 5 inches in depth, and length to suit cabinets furnished. 2.10 ELECTRICAL FIXTURES Requirements for dispensing electrical fixtures: a. Comply with requirements of Division 16 specifications for fixtures, receptacles, wiring and junction boxes required for fixtures and receptacles, included with casework. b. Suitable for use with electrical system specified and shown. c. Factory install in casework. 2.11 SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR INTERCHANGEABLE CASEWORK Requirements for dispensing suspension systems for interchangeable casework: a. Suspension system must provide for independent suspension of interchangeable under-counter cabinets and of countertops. Provide for removal or exchange of under counter cabinets of various heights, widths and types, and for vertical adjustment of counter tops to heights indicated on drawings. b. Suspension Frames: Fabricate of 32 mm 1-1/4 inch square or 25 mm 1 inch x 38 mm 1-1/2 inch rectangular, 2.6 mm 0.104 inch 12 gauge steel tubing welded to form full rectangle. Provide integral, adjustable leveling device in steel leg with non marring foot cap. c. Mounting channels and support frames must allow for pipe chases and service channels when required. d. Cabinets to have an 1.49 mm .059 inch steel shaped form welded across entire width of back to engage continuous slot in wall mounting channel. Provide final positive location and locking of case in position with two fastening devices through case stile at front. e. Paint all construction materials that are exposed. 2.12 WHEELED CARRIER Provide a wheeled carrier to facilitate installation, removal, and transport of interchangeable cases as part of the interchangeable laboratory furniture system. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION NOTE: Installation of sinks must be per the requirements of Section 22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE. Install casework as described in manufacturers installation drawings in accordance with design intent. a. Level base cabinets by adjusting leveling screws. b. Scribe and fit scribe strips to irregularities of adjacent surfaces. Gap opening must not exceed 0.63 millimeter 0.025 inch. c. Secure cases permanently to floor and wall construction, where applicable. d. Secure wall cases in position with screws to blocking, where applicable. e. Bolt adjoining cases together. f. Doors must be aligned, hardware adjusted, and surfaces cleaned. Submit _{Installation Drawings} for metal cabinets. Drawings must include location of cabinets, details of cabinets related and dimensional positions, and locations for roughing in plumbing, including sinks, faucets, strainers and cocks. 3.1.1 Coordination Before installing casework, verify wall and floor surfaces covered by casework have been finished. Verify location and size of mechanical and electrical services as required. Verify reinforcement of walls and partitions for support and anchorage of casework. 3.1.2 Fastenings and Anchorage Do not anchor to wood ground strips. Provide hat shape metal spacers where fasteners span gaps or spaces 05-03M 12301-16. Use 6 mm 1/4 inch diameter toggle or expansion bolts, or other appropriate size and type fastening device for securing casework to walls or floor. Use expansion bolts shields having holding power beyond tensile and shear strength of bolt and breaking strength of bolt head. Use 6 mm 1/4 inch diameter hex bolts for securing cabinets together. Use 6 mm 1/4 inch by minimum 38 mm 1-1/2 inch length lag bolt anchorage to wood blocking for concealed fasteners. Use not less than No. 12 or 14 wood screws with not less than 38 mm 1-1/2 inch penetration into wood blocking. Space fastening devices 300 mm 12 inches on center with minimum of three fasteners in 900 or 1200 mm 3 or 4 foot unit width. Anchor floor mounted cabinets with a minimum of four bolts through corner gussets. Anchor bolts may be combined with or separate from leveling device. Secure cabinets in alignment with hex bolts or other internal fastener devices removable from interior of cabinets without special tools. Do not use fastener devices which require removal of tops for access. Where units abut end to end anchor together at top and bottom of sides at front and back. Where units are back to back anchor backs together at corners with hex bolts placed inconspicuously inside casework. Where type, size, or spacing of fastenings is not shown or specified, show on shop drawings proposed fastenings and method of installation. 3.1.3 Closures and Filler Plates Close openings larger than 6 mm 1/4 inch wide between cabinets and adjacent walls with flat, steel closure strips, scribed to required contours, or machined formed steel fillers with returns, and secured with sheet metal screws to tubular or channel members of units, or bolts where exposed on inside. Where ceilings interfere with installation of sloping tops, omit sloping tops and provide flat steel filler plates. a. Secure filler plates to casework top members, unless shown otherwise. b. Secure filler plates more than 150 mm six inches in width top edge to a continuous 25 by 25 mm one by one inch 0.889 mm .035 inches thick steel formed steel angle with screws. c. Anchor angle to ceiling with toggle bolts, 05-03M 12301-17 Install closure strips at exposed ends of pipe space and offset opening into concealed space. Paint closure strips and fillers with same finishes as cabinets. Caulk and seal laboratory furniture as specified in Section 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS 3.1.4 Cabinets Install in available space; arranged for safe and convenient operation and maintenance. Align cabinets for flush joints except where shown otherwise. Install cabinets level with bottom of wall cabinets in alignment and tops of base cabinets aligned. Install corner cabinets with hinges on corner side with filler or spacers sufficient to allow opening of drawers. Plug Buttons: a. Install plug buttons in predrilled or prepunched perforations not used. b. Use chromium plate plug buttons or buttons finish to match adjacent surfaces. Cabinets 6D: Ground to nearest cold water pipe in accordance with NFPA, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally recognized laboratory approved ground specified system. Cabinets PH77: a. Install undercounter unit, PH77U, on base to bring cabinet to same height as adjacent cabinets. b. Install wall hung units, PH77N, as for wall cabinets, bolt together with security type bolts. c. Install stacked units, PH77D, bolted together and to base with security type bolts. 3.2 CLEANING Remove crating and packing materials from premises. Wipe down surfaces to remove fingerprints and markings and leave in clean condition. 3.3 INSPECTION Examine casework grounds and supports for adequate anchorage, foreign material, moisture, and unevenness that could prevent quality casework installation. Ensure that electrical and plumbing rough-ins for casework are complete. Do not proceed with installation until defects are corrected.