SECTION 13052

SAUNAS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Shop prefabricated, site assembled] [Site constructed] sauna room enclosure [and benches].

Heater equipment and thermostat.

[Light fixture and switch.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Sealant placed at exterior periphery of sauna enclosure [and sealant used within the sauna enclosure construction].

Section [______-____________]: Domestic water supply to faucet in sauna.

Division 16:	Electrical power to sauna heater and thermostat control.

[Section 16510 - Lighting Fixtures: Light fixture.]

REFERENCES

APA - American Plywood Association.

ASTM C665 - Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing.

FGMA - [Glazing Manual] [Glazing Sealing Systems Manual].

FS HH-I-521 - Insulation Blankets, Thermal, (Mineral Fiber for Ambient Temperatures).

RIS - Redwood Inspection Service - Standard Specifications for Grading Redwood Lumber.

SIGMA No. 64-7-2 - Specification for Sealed Insulating Glass Units.

UL - Underwriters' Laboratories.

WWPA - Western Wood Products Association.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Sauna: Shop prefabricated, prepackaged unit [assembly] [assemblies], conforming to the following nominal exterior dimensions:

Width:	[____] inches ([____] mm)

Depth:	[____] inches ([____] mm)

Height: [____] inches ([____] mm)

SUBMITTALS

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

Shop Drawings: Indicate room layout, equipment locations, dimensions, door and frame assembly, details of assembly, anchors, utility rough-in locations, and [_____________].

Product Data: Provide data on equipment, accessories, utility characterstics, and [________________].

Samples:	Submit [two] [_______] panels of wall finish materials, [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) in size illustrating color and texture.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate installation procedures, characteristics, location and coordination with required utilities.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

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

Operation Data: Describe recommended operation of heater unit.

Maintenance Data: Describe cleaning procedures for finishes and heater.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for enclosure construction and operating equipment.

Heater Equipment: Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for [UL] [____] approval in accordance with [________].

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

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

WARRANTY

Provide [two] [____] year warranty under provisions of Section [01700] [________].

Warranty: Include coverage for [heater] [thermostatic control] [and] [________________].

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

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

MATERIALS

Lumber (Sauna Interior):	[RIS graded Redwood Heart] [WWPA graded Clear Cedar] [________________] species, [S4S] [____] grade, tongue and groove, maximum moisture content of [12] [____] percent.

Lumber (Sauna Exterior):	[RIS graded Redwood Heart] [WWPA graded Clear Cedar] [________________] species, [S4S] [____] grade, tongue and groove, maximum moisture content of [12] [____] percent.

Lumber (Concealed Framing): [RIS graded Redwood] [WWPA graded Cedar] [________] Softwood.

Plywood:	APA Grade [C-D] [_____], softwood, Exposure [I] [____], [sanded] [unsanded], preservative treated.

Batt Insulation:	[FS HH-I-521, Type I - unfaced] [ASTM C665] preformed [glass] [mineral] fiber [batt] [roll]; friction fit.

Air and Vapor Barrier: Black polyethylene film [reinforced with glass fiber square mesh,] including seaming tape with permanent adhesive.

Glazing:	[SIGMA No. 64-7-2;] [two] [three] panes of [clear float glass] [wired glass] [clear polycarbonate], hermetically sealed insulated units with [glass elastomer] [glass to mastic] [________] edge seal; total unit thickness of [____] inch ([____] mm).

Fasteners: [Electro] [Hot-dipped] galvanized steel, size and type to suit condition.

Concealed Reinforcement and Accessories:	Steel, non-corrosive.

Sealant:	[Silicone base, mildew resistant, single component] [Type [____], specified in Section 07900].

Light Fixture: [Incandescent, [____] watt lamp, sealed vapor tight] [Type [____] [noted on Drawings] [specified in Section [________]].

EQUIPMENT

Heater: Electric unit, [floor] [wall] mounted; [____] kilowatt rating, [____] volt, [single] [three] phase, shock resistant elements, [with controls,] including [[volcanic] [________] rock to cover elements].

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

Heater: Electric steam generator unit, [floor] [wall] mounted; [____] kilowatt rating, [____] volt, [single] [three] phase, [with controls].

Thermostat: [Surface] [Recessed] mounted, low voltage type, reading in Fahrenheit (Celsius) degrees, with solid state temperature sensor.

Timer: [Mechanical] [Electric] type, [surface] [recessed] mounted, [sixty] [________] minute count-down type, with heater shut-off at 0 minutes.

ACCESSORIES

Water Bucket: [Unbreakable plastic] [Banded cedar] type.

Dipper: [Wood] [Plastic], [one] [____] cup ([1/4] [____] L size.

[SHOP FABRICATION] [COMPONENTS]

Wall Panels:	[____] inch ([____] mm) nominal thickness, total R Value of [____] (RSI Value of [____]).

Wall Construction:	As follows:

Interior Finish	[3/4 x 4] [________] inch ([19 x 89] [____] mm) tongue and groove boards

Air and Vapor Barrier	[10] [____] mil ([0.25] [____] mm) thick

Studding	[2 x 4] [____] inch ([38 x 89] [________] mm) nominal size

Insulation	R Value of [12] [____] (RSI

Value of [2.1] [____])

Exterior Finish	[[3/4 x 4] [________] inch [19 x 89] [____] mm) tongue and groove boards] [________]

Ceiling Panels: [____] inch ([____] mm) nominal thickness, total R Value of [____] (RSI Value of [____]).

Ceiling Construction: As follows:

Interior Finish	[3/4 x 4] [________] inch ([19 x 89] [____] mm) tongue and groove boards

Air and Vapor Barrier	[10] [____] mil ([0.25] [____] mm) thick

[Joists] [Furring]	[2 x 4] [____] inch ([38 x 89]	[________] mm) nominal size

Insulation	R Value of [20] [____] (RSI Value of [3.5] [____])

Exterior Finish	[[3/4 x 4] [________] inch ([19 x 89] [____] mm) tongue and groove boards] [________]

Flooring: [________________].

[Interior] [Exterior] Base Trim: [________________].

Door and Frame Unit:	[____] inch ([____] mm) nominal thickness, [wood] [________] construction R Value of [____] (RSI Value of [____]); with [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) size glazing, [with [hydraulic] [________] closer] and [non-metallic] [wood] push/pull hardware.

Benches:	[Same wood species as interior wall finish] [________________], [3/4 x 2-1/2] [________] inch ([19 x 63] [________] mm) board size, set [1/2] [____] inch ([13] [____] mm) apart, secured to framing with galvanized screws.

Heater Guard Rail: [Same wood species as interior wall finish] [________________], [3/4 x 1-1/2] [________] inch ([19 x 38] [________] mm) board size, set [1/2] [____] inch ([13] [____] mm) apart.

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

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

Verify that [surfaces] [openings] [________________] are ready to receive work and opening dimensions are as [indicated on shop drawings] [instructed by the manufacturer].

INSTALLATION - SHOP PREFABRICATED, SITE ASSEMBLED UNITS

Install prefabricated panels to final assembly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Lock panels into position.

Secure panels level and plumb.	Fit and secure benches.

Glaze glass units.

Install [thermostats] [wall switches] [temperature sensor] [and] [______________].

Coordinate installation of mechanical and electrical components; connect to utilities.

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

INSTALLATION - SITE CONSTRUCTED UNITS

Construct framing, finishing, and install components in accordance with Drawings.

Space studding at [16] [____] inches ([400] [____] mm) oc. Space ceiling framing at [16] [____] inches ([400] [____] mm) oc.

[Erect plywood sheathing [as detailed] [on interior [and exterior] face of studs].]

Construct assembly level and plumb.

Place insulation tightly into stud and joists spaces.

Place and secure sheet vapor barrier to interior face of [framing] [sheathing]. Lap and seal tight edges and ends of vapor barrier, over firm bearing.

Erect interior wall, ceiling [and floor] cladding [and benches]. Secure to framing with [concealed] fasteners.

Erect exterior wall cladding. Secure to framing with [concealed] fasteners.

Glaze glass units [in acccordance with FGMA requirements] [________________].

Carefully cut holes for [thermostats] [wall switches] [temperature sensor] [and] [______________] and install.

Coordinate installation of mechanical and electrical components; connect to utilities.

ADJUSTING

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

Adjust door and frame for smooth operation.

END OF SECTION