Specifications

St. David Catholic School Manning Architects

Gym and Classroom Replacement N10.024.00

New Orleans, Louisiana July 20, 2012

BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 16100 -7

sleeves with mortar, both sides of wall.

(d) New Concrete: Concrete inserts with machine screws and bolts.

(e) Existing Concrete: Expansion bolts.

(f) Structural Steel: Spring-tension clamps.

(g) Light Steel Framing: Sheet metal screws.

(h) Fasteners for Damp, Wet, or Weather-Exposed Locations: Stainless steel.

(i) Light Steel: Sheet-metal screws.

(j) Fasteners: Select so load applied to each fastener does not exceed 25 percent of its

proof-test load.

3.08 IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Install at locations for most convenient viewing without interference with operation and

maintenance of equipment.

Coordinate names, abbreviations, colors, and other designations used for electrical identification

with corresponding designations indicated in the Contract Documents or required by codes and

standards. Use consistent designations throughout Project.

Install continuous underground plastic markers during trench backfilling, for exterior

underground power, control, signal, and communication lines.

3.09 FIRESTOPPING

Penetrations through rated construction shall be sealed with a material capable of preventing the

passage of flames and hot gases when tested in accordance with ASTM-EB14.

1. Notify the Architect for inspection of all completed fire and/or smoke barrier walls

before any construction is installed that would conceal construction and prevent a

proper inspection. Access to random selected areas may be required by the Architect at

the time of final inspection if this notification is not given.

2. Provide detailed instructive cut sheets of the fire penetration sealing system used to the

Architect at the time of inspection. Random selective sampling by the Contractor will be

observed by the Architect and the Fire Marshal’s inspector.

3.10 MOUNTING HEIGHTS

Unless otherwise noted on the drawings or required by the Architect, the following

mounting heights shall apply. Unless noted otherwise, mounting heights are to the

centerline of the device:

1. Receptacles 18” above floor