SECTION 08112

STANDARD STEEL FRAMES

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Non-rated] [fire rated] [thermally insulated] steel frames.

[Interior] [Exterior] glazed light frames.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [______-____________]: Placement of [anchors] [________] into wall construction.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____-_________]: Masonry mortar fill of metal frames.

Section 08111 - Standard Steel Doors.

Section 08211 - Wood Doors.

Section 08212 - Stile and Rail Doors.

Section 08712 - Door Hardware.

Section 08800 - Glazing.

Section 09900 - Painting: Field painting of frames.

REFERENCES

ANSI A117.1 - Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to and Usable by Physically Handicapped People.

ANSI/SDI-100 - Standard Steel Doors and Frames.

ASTM A525 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process.

ASTM E152 - Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

DHI - Door Hardware Institute: The Installation of Commercial Steel Doors and Steel Frames, Insulated Steel Doors in Wood Frames and Builder's Hardware.

NFPA 80 - Fire Doors and Windows.

NFPA 252 - Fire Tests for Door Assemblies.

UL 10B - Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Shop Drawings: Indicate frame elevations, reinforcement, and finish.

Product Data: Indicate frame configuration, anchor types and spacings, location of cut-outs for hardware, reinforcement.

Samples:	Submit [two] [_______] samples of frame, [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) in size illustrating factory finished frame colors and surface texture.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special installation instructions.

Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that [Products] [________] meet or exceed [specified requirements] [________].

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Conform to requirements of ANSI/SDI-100 and ANSI A117.1.

Maintain [one copy] [[____] copies] of [each] document on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum [three] [_______] years [documented] experience.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Fire Rated Frame Construction: Conform to [ASTM E152] [NFPA 252] [UL 10B].

Installed Frame Assembly: Conform to [NFPA 80] [_________] for fire rated class same as fire door.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, protect, and handle products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

Accept frames on site in manufacturer's packaging. Inspect for damage.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Verify that field measurements are as [indicated [on shop drawings].] [instructed by the manufacturer.]

COORDINATION

Coordinate work under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Coordinate the work with frame opening construction, door and hardware installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

FRAME MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

FRAMES

Frames: To suit ANSI/SDI-100 Grade and Model of door specified in Section [08111.] [________.]

****** [OR] ******

Exterior Frames:	[18] [16] [____] gage ([1.2] [1.5] [____] mm) thick material, base metal thickness.

Interior Frames:	[18] [16] [____] gage ([1.2] [1.5] [____] mm) thick material, base metal thickness.

ACCESSORIES

Silencers: Resilient [rubber] [________], [fitted into drilled hole.] [stick-on type.]

Removeable Stops: Rolled [steel] [aluminum] [channel] [________] shape, [butted] [mitered] corners; prepared for countersink style [tamper proof] screws.

Bituminous Coating: [Fibered asphalt emulsion.] [________.]

Primer: [Zinc chromate] [_________] type.

FABRICATION

Fabricate frames [as welded unit.] [for knock down field assembly.] [for drywall slip-on type.]

Mullions for Double Doors: [Fixed] [Removable] type, of same profiles as jambs.

Transom Bars for Glazed Lights: Fixed type, of same profiles as jamb and head.

Fabricate frames with hardware reinforcement plates welded in place. [Provide mortar guard boxes.]

Reinforce frames wider than [48] [____] inches ([1 200] [____] mm) with roll formed steel channels fitted tightly into frame head, flush with top.

Terminate door stops [6] [_________] inches ([150] [_________] mm above finished floor. Cut stop at [45] [90] degree angle and close.

Prepare frame for silencers.	Provide [three] [____] single silencers for single doors [and mullions of double doors] on strike side. Provide [two] [____] single silencers on frame head at double doors without mullions.

[Configure exterior frames with special profile to receive recessed weatherstripping.]

[Fabricate frames to suit masonry wall coursing with [4] [2] [____] inch ([100] [50] [____] mm) head member.]

FINISH

Steel Sheet: Galvanized to ASTM A525 [G60.] [A60.]

Primer: [Air dried.] [Baked.]

[Factory Finish:	[Baked enamel] [Thermosetting epoxy] [_________] of [_________] color [as selected].]

Coat inside of frame profile with bituminous coating to a thickness of [1/16] [____] inch ([1.5] [____] mm).

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify substrate conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify that opening sizes and tolerances are acceptable.

INSTALLATION

Install frames in accordance with ANSI/SDI-100 and DHI.

Coordinate with [masonry] [wallboard] [_________] wall construction for anchor placement.

[Coordinate installation of glass and glazing.]

Coordinate installation of frames with installation of hardware specified in Section [08710] [________] and doors in Section [08111.] [________.]

Install roll formed steel reinforcement channels between two abutting frames. Anchor to structure and floor.

ERECTION TOLERANCES

Maximum Diagonal Distortion: [1/16] [1/8] [_________] inch ([1.5] [3] [_________] mm) measured with straight edges, crossed corner to corner.

SCHEDULE

Frame Types A, C, and E:	16 gage, primed ready for site finish.

Frame Types B and D: 18 gage, baked enamel finish.

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