SECTION 11150

PARKING CONTROL EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Automatic] [Manual] parking gate access and exit devices, controllers, and barriers.

[Preformed steel curb frames.]

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [______-____________]: Placement of preformed curb frames.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [02510 - Asphalt Concrete Paving] [02520 -Portland Cement Concrete Paving]: Pavement requiring cutting for loop detection wire.

Section [______-____________]: Concrete foundation [and [preformed steel] curb] work.

Section [______-____________]: Prefabricated attendant booth.

Section 09900 - Painting: Painting of steel curb frames.

Section [______-____________]: Building security system interface with gate controllers.

Section [______-____________]: Conduit placement from each activating device to gate arm unit.

Section [______-____________]: Power supply to [disconnect] [junction box] in gate arm unit.

Section 16180 - Equipment Wiring Systems: Electrical characteristics and wiring connections.

REFERENCES

ASTM A446 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot Dip Process, Structural (Physical) Quality.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Parking Control System: [Attended] [Automatic] operation at entrance and [attended] [automatic] operation at exit.

Design for protection against interference or damage by lightning or other electrical influence. Include fuse, over-voltage protection, flash-over protection, and line

filter.

Entry - Automatic Gate Arm Control: Electrically operated upon [discharge of ticket from dispenser] [insertion of coded card] [insertion of pass key] [detection of vehicle by sensing loop buried in pavement.] [Activate automatic arm reversing switch if an obstacle is sensed in the down motion.]

Exit - Automatic Gate Arm Control: Electrically operated upon detection of vehicle by sensing loop buried in pavement. [Activate automatic arm reversing switch if an obstacle is sensed in the down motion.]

SUBMITTALS

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

Shop Drawings: Indicate plan layout of equipment access lanes, [curbing,] [mounting bolt dimensions,] conduit and outlet locations, power requirements, wiring diagrams, and [________].

Product Data: Provide data on operating equipment, characteristics and limitations, operating temperature ranges, and [________].

Samples:	Submit [two] [____] samples of access cards and [________], illustrating size [, coding method] and [________].

Samples:	Submit [two] [____] samples [6] [____] inches ([150] [____] mm) long of preformed steel curb frame.

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Record actual locations of concealed conduit and [________].

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Operation Data: Provide operating data for the operating equipment, [clock timer,] [changing security access code,] and [________].

Maintenance Data: Provide lubrication and periodic maintenance requirement schedules and [________].

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this section [with minimum [__________] years [documented] experience] [approved by manufacturer].

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for emergency vehicle access.

Conform to [applicable] [________] code for paint finish and marking on gate arm.

Products Requiring Electrical Connection: Listed and classified by [Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.,] [testing firm acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction] as suitable for the purpose specified and indicated.

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 placement of equipment [and steel curb] frames and anchors.

Coordinate the placement of conduit and accessories and the power wiring to operating equipment and [________].

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Furnish service and maintenance of operating equipment for a period of [two] [________] years from date of Substantial Completion.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Furnish under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Provide [two] [____] extra gate arms.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

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

MATERIALS

Steel:	ASTM A446; galvanized to [G90.] [____.]

Wood: [Clear fir.] [Clear cedar.] [________.]

ARM AND SUPPORT

Gate Arm: [Wood] [Aluminum] [________], single arm, [internal] [external] counterbalance, [[____] ft ([____] mm) extension,] [with safety rubber bottom edge [and automatic arm reversing switch]]. Provide break line in arm.

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

Gate Arm: [Wood] [Aluminum] [________], articulating arm with internal counterbalance, [with safety rubber bottom edge [and automatic arm reversing switch]].

Arm Clamp: [Cast metal] [________], quick change clamp and hub bracket, to permit rapid replacement of arm without fitting or drilling.

End Support Post: [2] [____] inch ([50] [____] mm) [square] [round] steel tubular section; [37] [____] inches ([940] [____] mm) high, 0.135 inch (3.4 mm) minimum wall thickness; with closed cap and baseplate.

[Padlocking Feature:	Accommodate locking gate arm in either open or closed position.]

MANUAL GATE

Gate Arm Post: Steel tubular section; [37] [____] inches ([940] [____] mm) high, [6] [____] inches ([150] [____] mm) [square] [round], minimum wall thickness of 0.135 inch (3.4 mm); steel post cap, welded and sealed.

Base Plate: Steel, welded to post, [____] inches ([____] mm) larger than post, with anchor bolts.

Pivot [, Limit Stops,] [and Counterbalancing]: Steel construction, enclosed in arm clamp, galvanized, with [oil impregnated bronze] [________] bearing.

AUTOMATIC GATE

Cabinet:	[14] [____] gage ([1.8] [____] mm) steel, weather tight seams; thermally insulated to permit heater to maintain cabinet temperature to equipment operating minimum, flush access doors and panels, tamper proof hardware, weather tight gaskets, [master keyed] [________] locks. Conceal mounting bolts inside units.

Arm Control:	Mechanism to raise and lower arm by instant reversing electric motor, enclosed speed reducer operated by self contained, plug-in replaceable controller. Design mechanism with slip clutch to prevent breakage if arm is forced, and to permit manual operation if required. Arm movement to stop and start at reduced speed. Components of [cadmium] [zinc] coated steel.

Electrical Components: Self-contained, plug-in, replaceable components. Include wiring for control units, zinc plated connection box, grounded convenience outlet, switch for automatic or manual operation, switch to disconnect power unit, thermostatically controlled minimum [250] [____] Watt heater strip, and thermal protection disconnect for motor.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS

Electrical Characteristics:

[[____] hp ([____] kW)] [[____] kW] [[____] rated load amperes].]

[[____] volts, [single] [three] phase, 60 Hz.]

[[____] amperes maximum [fuse size] [circuit breaker size] [overcurrent protection].] [[____] minimum circuit capacity].]

[[____] percent minimum power factor at rated load.]

[Refer to Section 16180.]

Motor:	[Refer to Section 15170.] [NEMA MG1, [____].]

Controls: [________].

Wiring Terminations:	Provide terminal lugs to match branch circuit conductor quantities, sizes, and materials indicated. Enclose terminal lugs in terminal box sized to NFPA 70.

Disconnect Switch: Factory mount disconnect switch [in control panel.] [on equipment under provisions of Section 16180.]

TICKET DISPENSER

Cabinet: 14 gage (1.8 mm) steel, weather tight seams; thermally insulated to permit heater to maintain cabinet temperature to equipment operating minimum, flush access doors and panels, tamper proof hardware, weather tight gaskets, [master keyed] [________] locks. Conceal mounting bolts inside units.

Operation: Ticket dispenser activated by [manual push button] [vehicle detector] [loop] [master control panel]. Ticket presented to user without opening car door or touching metal part of dispenser.

Ticket Capacity:	Minimum [5000] [____].	Include [low ticket indicator light] [and] [automatic shut down when empty].

Dispenser Mechanism, Time Recorder [24 hour] [AM and PM] Readout, and Controller Mechanism: Self-contained, plug in, easily replaceable units.

Ticket Dispenser: Imprint [and punch] [and magnetically encode] ticket with dispenser number, 'in' time and date. Include [illuminated] [printed] ["please take ticket"] [________] sign at location visible from vehicle.

Sound audible signal bell when ticket is dispensed and stop when ticket is removed from slot.

Equip dispenser with thermal circuit breaker, on/off switch, grounded convenience outlet, [battery back-up,] and thermostatically controlled minimum [250] [____] Watt electric heater.

[CARD] [KEY] CONTROL

Control Unit: To activate gate arm by [insertion of coded card] [pass key]; [________] manufactured by [____________].

Cabinet:	14 gage (1.8 mm) steel, weather tight seams; thermally insulated to permit heater to maintain cabinet temperature to equipment operating minimum, flush access doors and panels, tamper proof hardware, weather tight gaskets, [master keyed] [________] locks. Conceal mounting bolts inside units.

[Card] [Key] [Coin] Slot: Mount [____] inches ([____] mm) above vehicle pavement surface, [illuminate and protect with projecting weather shield].

Coded Cards:	[Laminated plastic] [Cardboard] with [embossed] [or] [magnetic] coding [for [one] [________] month validation periods]. Supply [____] cards [for each time period]. [Include anti-pass-back card control.]

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

Pass Keys:	Supply [____] keys.

VEHICLE DETECTION

Vehicle Detection: For use in temperature range of [-40 to 160] [________] degrees F ([-40 to 71] [________] degrees C); to consist of detector unit in conjunction with sensing loop to activate [ticket dispenser] [barrier gate] when vehicle enters or exits.

Loop Wire: 14 gage, XHWN or THWN copper; loop size of [48 x 72] [____x____] inches ([1 200 x 1 800] [____x____] mm).

Loop Groove Fill: [Same material as pavement.] [Hot poured asphalt.] [Cold poured rubberized asphalt emulsion.] [Cement grout.] [________.]

ACCESSORIES

Curb Frames:	Formed steel type, [____] inch ([____] mm) high above pavement, [____] inch ([____] mm) thick, [galvanized] [plain] finish; [________] manufactured by [____________].

Tire Spikes:	Cast steel frame and fingers, counter- balanced with fingers hinged and protruding in one direction,perimeter frame with anchors for casting into concrete; [________] manufactured by [____________].

FINISHES

Gate Arm: Two coat enamel with [reflective] [black and [yellow] [white] diagonal stripes] [________] both sides of arm.

Gate Posts and Cabinets: Baked enamel on steel, [________] color [as selected].

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

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

Verify that anchor bolts, [curbs] and [________]	are ready to receive work and dimensions are as [indicated on shop drawings.] [instructed by the manufacturer.]

Verify that electric power is available and of the correct characteristics.

INSTALLATION

Install parking control system and components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

[Install formed steel curb frames [and tire spike device] [as indicated.] [in accordance with shop drawing location.] [________.]

Cut grooves in pavement surface, install vehicle detection loops and lead-in wires, and fill grooves with loop filler.

Install internal electrical wiring, conduit, junction boxes, transformers, circuit breakers, and auxiliary components required.

ADJUSTING

Adjust work under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Adjust system components for smooth operation.

SCHEDULES

Main Street Gate: Automatic key card operation, single gate arm, single gate exit arm activated with loop detector in pavement, heated cabinets, directional tire spikes outside exit arm.

Employee Gate: Automatic coded card operation, double entrance, each with gate arms, double gate exit arm activated with key card.

END OF SECTION