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SECTION 06 20 00
FINISH CARPENTRY

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Delete text between // ______ // not
applicable to project. Edit remaining text
to suit project.
2. Use terminology as listed and
coordinate drawings to use the same term.
3. This section includes custom fabricated
architectural woodwork or millwork.
4. List additional items required by the
project.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1.1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Interior millwork for family prayer rooms (chapel) in hospitals.
B. Items specified:
1. // Seats and benches. //
2. // Communication Center Counter. //
3. // Folding Shelf: Dressing (Make-Up). //
4. // Counter Shelf. //
5. // Interview Booth. //
6. // Counter or Work Tops. //
7. // Wall Paneling. //
8. // Pegboard (Perforated Hardboard). //
9. // Mounting Strips, Shelves, and Rods. //

SPEC WRITER NOTE: The following items do

not occur frequently and require
specification paragraphs developed for
project conditions.

10. // Chair Rail. //

11. // Moldings and Staff Beads. //
12. // Base. //
13. // Wood Bumpers. //

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1.1.1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update and retain

references only when specified elsewhere
in this section.

A. Adhesive, Paint, and Finish VOC Limits: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
B. Woodwork Finish and Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
C. Fabricated Metal brackets, bench supports and countertop legs: Section
05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.
D. Framing, furring and blocking: Section 06 10 00, ROUGH CARPENTRY.
E. Wood doors: Section 08 14 00, WOOD DOORS.
F. Color and texture of finish: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
G. Stock Casework: Section 12 32 00, MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK.
H. Other Countertops: Division 11, EQUIPMENT and Division 12, FURNISHINGS.
I. Electrical light fixtures and duplex outlets: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

1.1.1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.
B. ASTM International:
1. A36/A36M-14 - Carbon Structural Steel.
2. A53/A53M-12 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated, Welded
and Seamless.
3. A240/A240M-15b - Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate,
Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications.
4. B26/B26M-14e1 - Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings.
5. B221-14 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Profiles, and Tubes.
6. E84-15b - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
C. American Hardboard Association (AHA):
1. A135.4-04 - Basic Hardboard.
D. Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI):
1. AWI-09 - Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards and Quality
Certification Program.
E. Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA):
1. A156.9-10 - Cabinet Hardware.
2. A156.11-14 - Cabinet Locks.
3. A156.16-13 - Auxiliary Hardware.
F. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

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1. A-A-1922A - Shield Expansion (Calking Anchors, Single Lead).

2. A-A-1936A - Adhesive, Contact, Neoprene Rubber.
3. FF-N-836E- Nut: Square, Hexagon, Cap, Slotted, Castle, Knurled,
Welding.
4. FF-S-111D(1) - Screw, Wood (Notice 1 inactive for new design).
5. MM-L-736C(1) - Lumber, Hardwood.
G. Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA):
1. HP1-09 - Hardwood and Decorative Plywood.
H. Military Specification (Mil. Spec):
1. MIL-L-19140E - Lumber and Plywood, Fire-Retardant Treated.
I. National Particleboard Association (NPA):
1. A208.1-09 - Wood Particleboard.
J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
1. LD 3-05 - High-Pressure Decorative Laminates.
K. U.S. Department of Commerce, Product Standard (PS):
1. PS1-07 - Construction and Industrial Plywood.
2. PS20-10 - American Softwood Lumber Standard.

1.1.1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Conduct preinstallation meeting at project site minimum 30 days before
beginning Work of this section.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit participant list to

ensure entities influencing outcome
attend.

1. Required Participants:
a. Contracting Officer's Representative.
b. // Architect/Engineer. // and Interior Designer. //
c. // VA Interior Designer. //
d. Contractor.
e. Installer.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit meeting agenda to

incorporate project specific topics.

2. Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days

before meeting.
a. Installation schedule.
b. Installation sequence.
c. Preparatory work.

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d. Protection before, during, and after installation.

e. Installation.
f. Terminations.
g. Transitions and connections to other work.
h. Other items affecting successful completion.
3. Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record
decisions affecting installation.

1.1.1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES.
B. Submittal Drawings:
1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.
2. Millwork items - Half full size scale for sections and details 1: 50
(1/4 inch) for elevations and plans.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of each product.
a. Finish hardware.
b. Sinks with fittings.
c. Electrical components.
2. List of acceptable sealers for fire retardant materials.
3. Installation instructions.
D. Samples:
1. Plastic Laminate Finished Plywood and Particleboard: 150 mm by
300 mm (6 by 12 inches) // long // square //, each type and
color //.
a. Submit quantity required to show full color // and texture //
range.
2. Approved samples may be incorporated into work.
E. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain sustainable

construction submittals appropriate to
product.

1. Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled

content percentage by weight.
2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials:
a. Show volatile organic compound types and quantities.

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b. Certify each // composite wood // and agrifiber // product

contains no added urea formaldehyde.
F. Certificates: Certify // each product complies // products comply //
with specifications.
1. Fire retardant treatment of materials.
2. Moisture content of materials.
G. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.
1. Fabricator // with project experience list //.
2. Installer // with project experience list //.

1.1.1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications:
1. Regularly fabricates specified products.
2. Fabricated specified products with satisfactory service on five
similar installations for minimum five years.
a. // Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses
for completed projects. //
B. Installer Qualifications:
1. Regularly installs specified products.
2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five
similar installations for minimum five years.
a. // Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses
for completed projects. //

1.1.1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.
B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand,
type, // color, // production run number, and manufacture date.
C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted,
damaged, or opened packaging.
D. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight // conditioned // facility.
E. Protect products from damage during handling and construction
operations.

1.1.1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:
1. Product Temperature: Minimum 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) for minimum
48 hours before installation.
2. Work Area Ambient Conditions: HVAC systems are complete,
operational, and maintaining facility design operating conditions

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continuously, beginning 48 hours before installation until

Government occupancy.
3. Install products when building is permanently enclosed and when wet
construction is completed, dried, and cured.
4. Do not install finish lumber or millwork in any room or space where
wet process systems such as concrete, masonry, or plaster work is
not complete and dry.
B. Field Measurements: Verify field conditions affecting // ______ //
fabrication and installation. Show field measurements on Submittal
Drawings.
1. Coordinate field measurement and fabrication schedule to avoid
delay.

1.1.1.9 WARRANTY

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Always retain

construction warranty. FAR includes
Contractor's one year labor and material
warranty.

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1.1.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Design acoustical panel complying with specified performance:
1. Surface Burning Characteristics: When tested according to ASTM E84.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select flame spread

rating to suit occupancy type, location
within project, and sprinkler coverage.

a. Flame Spread Rating: // 25 // 75 // 200 // maximum.

b. Smoke Developed Rating: 450 maximum.

2.1.1.2 MATERIALS
A. Grading and Marking: Factory mark with grade stamp lumber and plywood of
inspection agency approved by the Board of Review, American Lumber
Standard Committee.
B. Lumber:
1. Sizes:
a. Lumber Size references, unless otherwise specified, are nominal
sizes, and actual sizes within manufacturing tolerances allowed
by the standard under which product is produced.

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b. Millwork, standing and running trim, and rails: Actual size as

shown or specified.
2. Hardwood: MM-L-736, species as specified for each item.
3. Softwood: PS-20, exposed to view appearance grades:
a. Use C select or D select, vertical grain for transparent finish
including stain transparent finish.
b. Use Prime for painted or opaque finish.
4. Use edge grain Wood members exposed to weather.
5. Moisture Content:
a. 32 mm (1-1/4 inches) or less nominal thickness: 12 percent on 85
percent of the pieces and 15 percent on the remainder.
b. Other materials: According to standards under which the products
are produced.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Clearly identify in the

text items or parts to receive fire
retardant treatment. Verify species
specified is possible to be treated; many
cannot.

6. Fire Retardant Treatment: Mil. Spec. MIL-L-19140E.

a. Treatment and performance inspection by an independent and
qualified testing agency that establishes performance ratings.
b. Each piece of treated material bear identification of the
testing agency and indicate performance according to such rating
of flame spread and smoke developed.
c. Treat wood for maximum flame spread of 25 and smoke developed of
25.
d. Fire Resistant Softwood Plywood:
1) Grade A, Exterior, plywood for treatment.
2) Surface Burning Characteristics: When tested according to
ASTM E84.
a) Flame spread: 0 to 25.
b) Smoke developed: 100 maximum.
e. Fire Resistant Hardwood Plywood:
1) Core: Fire retardant treated softwood plywood.
2) Hardwood face and back veneers untreated.
3) Factory seal panel edges.
C. Plywood:
1. Softwood Plywood: DOC PS1.

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a. Plywood, 13 mm (1/2 inch) and thicker; minimum five ply

construction, except 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) thick plywood minimum
seven ply.
b. Plastic Laminate Plywood Cores:
1) Exterior Type, and species group.
2) Veneer Grade: A-C.
c. Shelving Plywood:
1) Interior Type, any species group.
2) Veneer Grade: A-B or B-C.
d. Other: As specified for item.
2. Hardwood Plywood: HPVA: HP.1.
a. Species of Face Veneer: As shown or as specified with each
particular item.
b. Grade:
1) Transparent Finish: Type II (interior) A grade veneer.
2) Paint Finish: Type II (interior) Sound Grade veneer.
c. Species and Cut: Plain sliced red oak // rotary cut white
birch // unless specified otherwise.
D. Particleboard: NPA A208.1, // Type 1, Grade 1-M-3 // Type 2, Grade
2-M-2 //.
1. Plastic Laminate Particleboard Cores:
a. // Type 1, Grade 1-M-3, // Type 2, Grade 2-M-2, // unless
otherwise specified.
b. // Type 2, Grade 2-M-2, exterior bond, for tops with sinks. //
E. Building Board (Hardboard):
1. ANSI/AHA A135.4, 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick unless specified otherwise.
2. Perforated hardboard (Pegboard): Type 1, Tempered perforated 6 mm
(1/4 inch) diameter holes, on 25 mm (1 inch) centers each way,
smooth surface one side.
3. // Wall paneling at gas chain rack: Type 1, tempered, Fire Retardant
treated, smooth surface on side. //
F. Plastic Laminate: NEMA LD-3.
1. Exposed Laminate Surfaces including Countertops, and Sides of
Cabinet Doors: Grade HGL.
2. Cabinet Interiors including Shelving: NEMA, CLS as a minimum, with
the following:
a. Plastic laminate clad plywood or particle board.

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b. Resin impregnated decorative paper thermally fused to particle

board.
3. Plastic Laminate Covered Wood Tops Backing: Grade HGP.
4. Postformed Surfaces: Grade HGP.
G. Stainless Steel: ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304.
H. Cast Aluminum: ASTM B26.
I. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B221.

2.1.1.3 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
B. Provide each product from one manufacturer // and from one production
run //.
C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Insert product requiring

recycled content.

1. // ______ // Recycled Content: // ______ // percent // post-consumer

// total // recycled content, minimum. // Select products with
recycled content to achieve overall Project recycled content
requirement. //

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Section 01 81 11, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
REQUIREMENTS includes comprehensive
product list setting VOC limits for
low-emitting materials.
2. Retain subparagraphs applicable to
products specified in this section.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified

in Section 01 81 11, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS for the
following products:
a. Non-flooring adhesives and sealants.
b. Aerosol adhesives.
c. Paints and coatings.
d. Wall base and accessories.
e. Composite wood and agrifiber.
D. Acoustical Panel: Fabric-covered glass fiber panel.
1. NRC 19 mm (3/4 inch) adhesive mounting direct to substrate.
2. Glass Fiber Panel: 25 mm (1 inch) thick minimum, self-supporting of
density required for minimum NRC.

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3. Fabric: Bonded directly to glass fiber panel face, flat wrinkle-free

surface, stain and soil resistant.
4. Adhesive: As recommended by panel manufacturers.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Detail millwork items on

Drawings to show size, shape, and design,
including standard stock moldings. See AWI
publication "WOOD MOLDING, a guide for
Interior Architectural Design." Detail
moldings.

2.1.1.4 FABRICATION
A. General:
1. AWI Custom Grade for interior millwork.
2. Finish woodwork, free from pitch pockets.
3. Trim, standard stock molding and members of same species, except
where special profiles are shown.
4. Plywood, minimum 13 mm (1/2 inch), unless otherwise shown on
Drawings or specified.
5. Edges of members in contact with concrete or masonry having a square
corner caulking rebate.
6. Fabricate members less than 4 m (14 feet) in length from one piece
of lumber, back channeled and molded a shown.
7. Fabricate interior trim and items of millwork to be painted from
jointed, built-up, or laminated members, unless otherwise shown on
Drawings or specified.
8. Plastic Laminate Work:
a. Factory glued to either a plywood or a particle board core,
thickness as shown on Drawings or specified.
b. Cover exposed edges with plastic laminate, except where
aluminum, stainless steel, or plastic molded edge strips are
shown on drawings or specified. Use plastic molded edge strips
on 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick or thinner core material.
c. Provide plastic backing sheet on underside of countertops,
vanity tops, thru-wall counter // and sills // including back
splashes and end splashes of countertops.
d. Use backing sheet on concealed large panel surface when
decorative face does not occur.
B. Seats and Benches:
1. Fabricate from 50 mm (2 inch) stock strips of plain-sawed White Oak,
or Maple.

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2. Solid seats securely glued together of spliced, doweled, or double

tongued and grooved wood pieces. Where open joints are indicated,
work each wood piece from solid stock.
3. Round top edges and corners where exposed.
C. Mounting Strips, Shelves and Rods:
1. Cut mounting strips from softwood stocks, 25 mm by 100 mm (1 by
4 inches), exposed edge slightly rounded.
2. Cut wood shelf from softwood 1 inch stock, of width shown, exposed
edge slightly rounded.
a. Option: Provide 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick plywood with 19 mm
(3/4 inch) softwood edge nosing on exposed edge, slightly
rounded.
3. Plastic laminate cover, 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick plywood or particle
board core with plastic molded edge and end strips. Size, finish and
number as shown on Drawings.
4. Rod or Closet Bar: L03131.
5. Combination Garment and Shelf Support, Intermediate Support for
Closet Bar: B04051 for rods over 1800 mm (6 feet) long.
D. Pegboard:
1. Perforated hardboard sheet size as shown on Drawings.
2. Spacing strip: 13 mm by 13 mm (1/2 by 1/2 inch); glued to hardboard
sheet.
a. Locate at perimeter of sheet edge.
b. Locate material intermediate spacing strips at 800 mm
(32 inches)o.c.
3. Cover exposed edge with 19 mm (3/4 inch) one quarter round edge trim
and finish flush with hardboard surface. Glue to spacing strip and
hard board.
E. Communications Center Counter:
1. Fabricate to AWI premium grade construction Section 400, CASEWORK.
2. Structural Framing Members: Softwood, standard sizes, space maximum
400 mm (16 inches) on center.
3. Species: Red oak for exposed hardwood trim and edging.
4. Cabinet Exposed Surfaces: Decorative plastic laminate including
interior of cupboard cabinet.
5. Frame: Overlay frame of apron with drawer and door face.
6. Hardware:
a. Drawer guides on drawers with pulls.

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b. Pulls and concealed hinges on doors.

c. Adjustable shelf standards with shelf rests.
7. Provide cut outs for electrical devices and outlets.
F. Interview Booth:
1. Fabricate to AWI premium grade construction.
2. Provide softwood for framing, space members not over 600 mm
(24 inches) on center. Provide softwood for counter concealed
members and mounting strip for writing surface.
3. Red oak for exposed hardwood trim.
4. Red oak veneer plywood for exposed wood finish.
5. Glue acoustical panel to plywood substrate.
6. Provide decorative plastic laminate writing surface pattern on
counter.
7. Fasten writing surfaces to divided panels with screws, to center
support with mounting strips screwed to panel, and top at underside.
G. Folding Shelves: Dressing (Make-Up) Type B Counter and Counter Shelf
Type A.
1. Red oak back stop and mounting strips.
2. Fabricate fold down shelf with plastic laminate finish over core.
3. Hardwood mounting strip at wall behind folding shelf bracket in
thickness to permit shelf to fold down without interfering back
stop. Secure to back stop.
H. Thru-Wall Counter or Pass-Thru Counter.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Do not use in fire rated

walls.

1. Fabricate counter as shown on Drawings. Return hardwood edge to

metal frame at ends. Fabricate to join other counters where shown.
2. Cut to fit metal frame profile.
3. // Fabricate to receive sliding pass window track when shown;
specified in Section 08 56 19, PASS WINDOWS. //
4. Provide angle and fabricated shelf bracket supports.
I. Receiving shelf in Agent Cashier:
1. Fabricate shelf as shown on Drawings over 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick
core.
2. Shelf Bracket: B04041.

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Identify other spaces

where wall paneling is used, and
conditions other than specified.

J. Wall Paneling in Rehabilitation Medicine Corrective Therapy Main Clinic:

1. Fire-retardant treated.
2. Hardwood Plywood:
a. Vertical V-grooved planked // V-groove random planked // flush
ungrooved.
b. Thickness: 19 mm (3/4 inch) unless shown otherwise.
c. // Unfinished // Prefinished, type of finish is specified in
Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
d. Use full height panels where possible without end joints.
3. Solid Hardwood:
a. White oak or red oak, number one common grade.
b. Tongue and groove, including end matched.
c. Thickness: Minimum 19 mm (3/4 inch).
d. Random Lengths minimum 600 mm (24 inches), 57 mm (2-1/4 inches)
wide.
4. Trim and Base:
a. Quarter round at ceiling and vertical edge.
b. Two-member base as shown on Drawings.
5. Furring Strips: Nominal 25 mm by 100 mm (1 inch by 4 inch) softwood.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate with Section

05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS, to specify
steel top support.

K. Desk in Credit Union:

1. Fabricate to AWI premium grade construction top with compartment as
shown on Drawings.
2. Assemble compartment to counter top with one screw in each
compartment.
L. Plastic Laminate Counter or Work Tops:
1. Thickness: 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) thick core unless shown otherwise.
a. Edges:
1) Decorative laminate for exposed edges of tops, back, and
endsplash, 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) wide.
2) Plastic or metal edges for top edges less than 38 mm
(1-1/2 inches) wide.
b. Assemble backsplash and end splash to counter top.

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c. Use one piece counters for straight runs.

d. Miter corners for field joints with overlapping blocking on
underside of joint.
2. Fabricate wood counter for work benches as shown on Drawings.
M. Wood Handrails:
1. AWI Premium Grade.
2. Species: Maple or Birch.
3. Fabricate in one piece and one length when practical.
4. Fabricate curved sections for ends of rails to return to wall and
where rails change slope or direction.
5. Joints are permitted only where rail changes direction or slope, or
where necessary for field erection or shipping.
6. Scarf or dowel all joints to provide a smooth and rigid connection.
Glue all joints.
7. Fit joints, to produce a hair-line crack.
8. Completely shop fabricated according to approved shop drawings.

2.1.1.5 ACCESSORIES
A. Hardware:
1. Rough Hardware:
a. Provide rough hardware with a standard plating, applied after
punching, forming and assembly of parts; galvanized, cadmium
plated, or zinc-coated by electric-galvanizing process.
Galvanized where specified.
b. Fasteners:
1) Bolts with Nuts: FF-N-836.
2) Expansion Bolts: A-A-1922A.
3) Screws: Fed. Spec. FF-S-111.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Add additional finish

hardware when required from ANSI A156.9
and A156.16.

2. Finish Hardware:
a. Cabinet Hardware: ANSI A156.9.
1) Door/Drawer Pulls: B02011. Door in seismic zones: B03182.
2) Drawer Slides: B05051 for drawers over 150 mm (6 inches)
deep, B05052 for drawers 75 mm to 150 mm (3 to 6 inches)
deep, and B05053 for drawers less than 75 mm (3 inches) deep.
3) Sliding Door Tracks: B07063.

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4) Adjustable Shelf Standards: B4061 with shelf rest B04083.

5) Concealed Hinges: B1601, minimum 110 degree opening.
6) Butt Hinges: B01361, for flush doors, B01381 for inset lipped
doors, and B01521 for overlay doors.
7) Cabinet Door Catch: B0371 or B03172.
8) Vertical Slotted Shelf Standard: B04103 with shelf brackets
B04113, sized for shelf depth.
b. Cabinet Locks: ANSI A156.11.
1) Drawers and Hinged Door: E07262.
2) Sliding Door: E07162.
c. Auxiliary Hardware: ANSI A156.16.
1) Shelf Bracket: B04041, japanned or enameled finish.
2) Combination Garment rod and Shelf Support: B04051 japanned or
enamel finish.
3) Closet Bar: L03131 chrome finish of required length.
4) Handrail Brackets: L03081 or L03101.
a) Cast Aluminum, satin polished finish.
b) Cast Malleable Iron, japanned or enamel finish.
d. Steel Channel Frame and Leg supports for Counter top. Fabricated
under Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.
e. Pipe Bench Supports:
1) Pipe: ASTM A53.
f. Fabricated Wall Bench Supports:
1) Steel Angles: ASTM A36 steel with chrome finish, or
ASTM A167, stainless steel with countersunk wood screws,
holes at 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) on center on horizontal member.
2) Use 38 mm by 38 mm by 5 mm (1-1/2 by 1-1/2 by 3/16 inch)
angle thick drilled for screw and bolt holes unless shown
otherwise. Drill 6 mm (1/4 inch) holes for anchors on
vertical member, maximum 200 mm (8 inches) on center between
ends or corners.
3) Stainless Steel Bars Brackets: ASTM A167, fabricated to
shapes shown on Drawings, Number 4 finish. Provide 50 mm by
5 mm (2 inch by 3/16 inch) bars unless shown otherwise. Drill
for anchors and screws. Drill countersunk wood screw holes at
64 mm (2-1/2 inches) on center on horizontal members and
minimum two 13 mm (1/4 inch) hole for anchors on vertical
member.

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g. Thru-Wall Counter Brackets:

1) Steel angles drilled for fasteners on 100 mm (4 inches)
centers.
2) Baked enamel prime coat finish.
h. Folding Shelf Bracket:
1) Steel Shelf bracket, approximately 400 mm by 400 mm (16 by
16 inches), folding type, baked gray enamel finish or chrome
plated finish.
2) Bracket legs nominal 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) wide.
3) Distance from center line of hinge pin to back of vertical
leg to be 44 mm (1-3/4 inches) or provide for wood spacer
when hinge line is at joint of vertical and horizontal leg.
4) Distance from face to face of bracket when closed: 50 mm
(2 inches).
5) Brackets shall automatically lock when counter is raised
parallel to floor and unlock manually.
6) Each bracket capable of supporting a minimum of 68 kg
(150 pounds), evenly distributed.
i. Edge Strips Moldings:
1) Driven type "T" shape with serrated retaining stem; vinyl
plastic to match plastic laminate color, stainless steel, or
3 mm (1/8 inch) thick extruded aluminum.
2) Stainless steel or extruded aluminum channels.
3) Stainless steel, number 4 finish; aluminum, mechanical
applied medium satin finish, clear anodized 0.1 mm (0.4 mils)
thick.
j. Rubber or Vinyl molding:
1) Rubber or vinyl standard stock and in longest lengths
practicable.
2) Design for closures at joints with walls and adhesive
anchorage.
3) Adhesive as recommended by molding manufacturer.
k. Primers: Manufacturer's standard primer for steel providing
baked enamel finish.
B. Adhesive:
1. Plastic Laminate: Fed. Spec. A-A-1936.
2. Interior Millwork: Unextended urea resin, unextended melamine resin,
phenol resin, or resorcinol resin.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1.1.1 PREPARATION
A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.
B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.
C. Remove existing // ______ // to permit new installation.
1. Retain existing // ______ // for reuse.
2. Dispose of // other // removed materials.
D. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently
installed product's performance.

3.1.1.2 INSTALLATION
A. Installation:
1. Prime millwork receiving transparent finish and back-paint concealed
surfaces.
2. Fasten trim with fine finishing nails, screws, or glue as required.
3. Set nails for putty stopping. Provide washers under bolt heads where
no other bearing plate occurs.
4. Seal cut edges of fire retardant treated wood materials with a
certified acceptable sealer.
5. Coordinate with plumbing and electrical work for installation of
fixtures and service connections in millwork items.
6. Plumb and level items unless shown otherwise.
7. Nail finish at each blocking, lookout, or other nailer and
intermediate points; toggle or expansion bolt in place where nails
are not suitable.
8. Apply adhesive uniformly for full contact between // ______ // and
substrate.
B. Seats and Benches:
1. Provide stainless steel countersunk screws to secure wood seats to
brackets, angle, or pipe supports.
2. Provide stainless steel or chrome plated steel bolts for anchorage
to walls. Use 6 mm (1/4 inch) toggle bolts in steel stud walls and
hollow masonry. Use 6 mm (1/4 inch) expansion bolts in solid masonry
or concrete.
3. Wall Benches: Fasten wall benches on stainless steel bar brackets,
150 mm (6 inches) near ends and maximum 900 mm (3 feet) on centers.
4. Corner Seats: Support on continuous angles secured to seat and
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5. Freestanding Benches: Provide pipe bench support within 200 mm

(8 inches) of ends and maximum 900 mm (3 feet) on centers.
C. Communication Center Counters and Interview Booths:
1. Secure framing to floor with expansion bolts.
2. Secure counter top to support with wood cleats or metal angles
screwed on 150 mm (6 inch) centers.
3. Conceal fasteners on corridor side. Exposed fasteners permitted
under counter top and in knee spaces on staff side.
D. Pegboard or Perforated Hardboard:
1. Install board with chromium plated steel round-head toggle bolts or
other fasteners capable of supporting board when loaded at
122 kg/sq. m (25 psf) of board.
2. Install board with spacers to allow insertion and removal of hooks
and accessories.
3. Install round trim, 6 mm (1/4 inch) at perimeter to finish flush
with face of board and close space between wall and hardboard.
E. Wall Paneling:
1. Solid Hardwood Boards:
a. Install furring strips, 25 by 75 mm (1 by 3 inch) at 400 mm
(16 inch) centers horizontally between top and bottom strips.
Fasten each stud with two screws.
b. Install paneling laid vertically with end joints staggered
between adjacent boards.
c. Tightly butt joints and blind nail each board at each furring
strip.
2. Plywood Paneling:
a. Install furring strips horizontally, 25 by 75 mm (1 by 3 inch)
under end joints of plywood and 300 mm (16 inches) on center
between end strips. Install cross furring strips centered
vertically at side joints of plywood paneling less than 13 mm
(1/2 inch) thick. Fasten each stud with two screws.
b. Install panels with long edge vertically and end joints aligned
where exposed to view.
c. Align V-grooves where end joints meet and maintain continuity of
pattern.
d. Apply continuous bead of adhesive to each furring strip to
securely bond panel according to adhesive manufacturer's
specifications.

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e. Nailing:
1) Nail in V-grooves to horizontal furring strips and at panel
edges and within 25 mm (1 inch) of ends except within 50 mm
(2 inches) of end when panel end abutts other surfaces. Do
not space nails in V-groves over 150 mm (6 inches), on
center.
2) Nail ungrooved panels at 400 mm (16 inches) centers to
horizontal furring strips between end or edge nails. Set
nails and fill hole with filler to match wood panel for
panels thicker than 13 mm (1/2 inch). // Set nails flush with
surface of panel thinner than 13 mm (1/2 inch). //
3) Use colored nails matching panel finish for prefinished
panels or panels less than 13 mm (1/2 inch) thick.
3. Edge Trim and Base: Install solid wood as shown on Drawings, species
same as wall paneling.
F. Shelves:
1. Install mounting strip at back wall and end wall for shelves in
closets where shown secured with toggle bolts at each end, not over
600 mm (24 inch) centers between ends.
a. Nail Shelf to mounting strip at ends and to back wall strip at
not over 900 mm (36 inches) on center.
b. Install metal bracket, ANSI A156.16, B04041, not over 1200 mm
(4 feet) centers when shelves exceed 1800 mm (6 feet) in length.
c. Install metal bracket, ANSI A156.16, B04051, not over 1200 mm
(4 feet) on centers where shelf length exceeds 1800 mm (6 feet)
in length with metal rods, clothes hanger bars ANSI A156.16,
L03131, of required length, full length of shelf.
2. Install vertical slotted shelf standards to studs with toggle bolts
through each fastener opening. Double slotted shelf standards is
acceptable where adjacent shelves terminate.
a. Install brackets providing supports for shelf not over 900 mm
(36 inches) on center and within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of shelf end
unless shown otherwise.
b. Install shelves on brackets so front edge is restrained by
bracket.
G. Interview Booths:
1. Anchor divider panel floor plates to floor with expansion bolts at
ends and not over 900 mm (36 inch) centers.

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2. Install writing surface on mounting strips secured to divider panels

and center support with screws if not shop assembled. Field assemble
according to shop drawings.
H. Handrails:
1. Install in one piece and one length when practical.
2. Where rails change slope or direction, install special curved
sections and ends of rails to return to wall, glue all field joints.
3. // Secure rails with wood screws at 450 mm (18 inches) on centers to
metal balustrades top rail. //
4. Install brackets within 300 mm (12 inches) of ends of handrails and
at every spaced intervals between not exceeding 1500 mm (5 feet) on
centers at intervals between as shown. Anchor brackets as detailed
and rails to brackets with screws.
I. Install with butt joints in straight runs and miter at corners.

3.1.1.3 CLEANING
A. Remove excess adhesive before adhesive sets.
B. Clean exposed surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.
C. Touch up damaged factory finishes.
1. Repair painted surfaces with touch up primer.

3.1.1.4 PROTECTION
A. Protect finish carpentry from // traffic and // construction operations.
B. Cover finish carpentry with reinforced kraft paper, and plywood or
hardboard.
C. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.
D. Repair damage.

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