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	SECTION 08110
	STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES
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	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Republic Builders Products SDI-100 standard steel doors, frames, and stick assemblies. . This section is based on the products of Republic Builders Products, which is located at: 155 Republic Drive McKenzie, TN 38201 Toll Free: 800-733-3667 Tel: 731-352-3383 www.republicdoor.com [ Additional Product Info and Data ]
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any paragraphs below not applicable to project.
		A.	Steel doors and steel frames.
		B.	Steel frame components for stick assemblies.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 04800 - Masonry Assemblies.
		B.	Section 08210 - Wood Doors.
		C.	Section 08710 - Door Hardware.
		D.	Section 08800 - Glazing: Glass for door lights and borrow lights.
		E.	Section 09250 - Gypsum Board.
		F.	Section 09900 - Painting: Field painting of doors and frames.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section; add others as required.
		A.	ANSI A250.8 - SDI-100 Recommended Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and Frames; 1998.
		B.	ANSI A250.3 - Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Factory Applied Finish Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames.
		C.	ANSI A250.10 - Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Prime Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames; 1998.
		D.	ANSI A250.11, Recommended Erection Instructions for Steel Frames.
		E.	ASTM A 366/A 366M - Standard Specification for Commercial Steel (CS) Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled; 1997.
		F.	ASTM A 653/A 653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process; 1998.
		G.	ASTM E-90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.
		H.	DHI A115.1G - Installation Guide for Doors and Hardware; 1994.
		I.	NFPA 80 - Standard for Fire Doors and Windows; 1999.
		J.	NFPA 252 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Door Assemblies; 1995.
		K.	UL 10B - Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies; 1997.
		L.	UL 10C - Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets and specifications.
		C.	Shop Drawings: Include schedule identifying each unit, with door marks or numbers referencing drawings. Show layout, profiles, product components and anchorages.
		D.	Certificates: Product certificates signed by the manufacturer certifying material compliance with ANSI A250.8, specified performance characteristics and criteria, and physical requirements.
		E.	Installation Instructions: Manufacturer's printed installation instructions, if other than as specified in SDI-105.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	All products shall conform to the requirements of ANSI A250.8, "SDI 100 Recommended Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and Frames".
		B.	Acoustical Doors shall have a minimum Sound Transmission Classification (STC) Rating of 38 and be tested in accordance with ASTM E-90-87, "Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements".
		C.	Insulated Doors shall have:
			1.	A "U Factor" of 0.10 for a Polyurethane core.
			2.	A "U Factor" of 0.13 for a Polystyrene core.
		D.	Fire Rated Doors:
			1.	Doors shall be tested in accordance with UL 10B, "Fire Tests of Door Assemblies", NFPA 252, "Fire Tests of Door Assemblies", and UL 10C, "Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies".
			2.	Doors must have an approved marking or physical label, applied by an authorized facility, in accordance with the procedure set forth by an independent certification agency.
		E.	Stairwell Doors shall have a 250° F. temperature rise rating, and the label on the door shall indicate the specific hourly fire rating.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Deliver doors and frames palletized and wrapped to provide protection while in transit.
		B.	Store all materials under cover. Avoid use of non-vented plastic or canvas shelters to prevent forming of humidity chambers that cause rust.
		C.	If cardboard wrapping becomes wet, remove cartons immediately.
		D.	Provide 1/4 inch (6 mm) spacing between doors to provide air circulation.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Republic Doors and Frames, which is located at: 155 Republic Dr. ; McKenzie, TN 38201; Toll Free Tel: 800-733-3667; Tel: 731-352-3383; Fax: 731-352-2556; Email: request info; Web: www.republicdoor.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph above or below; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
		B.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	2.2	MATERIALS
		A.	Uncoated Steel Sheet: Cold rolled commercial steel sheet complying with ASTM A 366/A 366M.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Republic's standard corrosion-resisting steel is galvannealed, A40 or A60 coating. Galvanized, G60 or G90 coating, can be furnished if required.
		B.	Galvannealed Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, commercial quality, hot-dipped.
			1.	Coating Thickness: A40 coating.
			2.	Coating Thickness: A60 coating.
	2.3	DOORS AND FRAMES
		A.	Doors: Full flush (No Vertical Face Seams), complying with ANSI A250.8; face panels laminated to core and complete unit closed with steel perimeter channels projection welded to face sheets.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following thicknesses and delete the other. Steel stiffened, beveled, and acoustic rated doors are available only in 1-3/4 inches. If both thicknesses are required show locations in Door Schedule.
			1.	Thickness: 1-3/4 inches (44 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following ANSI grade descriptions and delete the others. Model 1 with visible edge seams is manufacturers Standard, Model 2 with no visible edge seams is optional. Steel stiffened cores are not available in Level 1 (20 gage).
				a.	ANSI Level 1, Model 1; 20 gage (0.8 mm) faces, visible edge seams.
				b.	ANSI Level 1, Model 2; 20 gage (0.8 mm) faces, no visible edge seams.
				c.	ANSI Level 2, Model 1; 18 gage (1.0 mm) faces, visible edge seams.
				d.	ANSI Level 2, Model 2; 18 gage (1.0 mm) faces, no visible edge seams.
				e.	ANSI Level 3, Model 1; 16 gage (1.3 mm) faces, visible edge seams.
				f.	ANSI Level 3, Model 2; 16 gage (1.3 mm) faces, no visible edge seams.
				g.	ANSI Level 4, Model 1; 14 gage (1.7 mm) faces, visible edge seams.
				h.	ANSI Level 4, Model 2; 14 gage (1.7 mm) faces, no visible edge seams.
			2.	Thickness: 1-3/8 inches (35 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following ANSI grade descriptions and delete the others. Model 1 with visible edge seams is manufacturers Standard, Model 2 with no visible edge seams is optional. Steel stiffened cores are not available in Level 1 (20 gage).
				a.	ANSI Level 1, Model 1; 20 gage (0.8 mm) faces, visible edge seams.
				b.	ANSI Level 1, Model 2; 20 gage (0.8 mm) faces, no visible edge seams.
				c.	ANSI Level 2, Model 1; 18 gage (1.0 mm) faces, visible edge seams.
				d.	ANSI Level 2, Model 2; 18 gage (1.0 mm) faces, no visible edge seams.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Embossed panel doors are available only in Level 1 (20 gage) and Level 2 (18 gage), Model 1 with visible edge seams. Delete one of the following two paragraphs. If both faces are required show locations in Door Schedule.
			3.	Faces: Full flush.
			4.	Faces: Embossed in 6-panel designlaminated to a polystyrene core
			5.	Face Material: Galvannealed steel sheet.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			6.	Face Material: Galvanized steel sheet.
			7.	Insulated Doors: Insulated; U-value of 0.10, polyurethane core.
			8.	Insulated Doors: Insulated; U-value of 0.13, polystyrene core.
			9.	Core: Doors fabricated by laminating panels to a specified core and the complete unit closed with steel perimeter channels, projection welded to the face sheets. Core shall be as follows:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the core material(s) required. Delete those not required. Standard core is honeycomb. Embossed panel doors are available only in polystyrene core. Fire doors that have a temperature rise limit must be mineral fiber core.
				a.	3/4 inch (19 mm) cell honeycomb core.
				b.	Expanded polystyrene core.
				c.	Polyurethane core.
				d.	Mineral fiber core.
			10.	Steel Stiffened Doors: Steel reinforced with minimum 22 gage (0.75 mm) hat shaped stiffeners welded to the inside of each face sheet at maximum of 6 inches (150 mm) on center, with mineral wool filling spaces between stiffeners.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following paragraph is optional. Beveled doors are intrinsically handed. Embossed panel doors are not available beveled.
			11.	Beveled Doors: Bevel lock edge of door 1/8 inch in 2 inches (3 mm in 50 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			12.	Finish: Factory prime finish.
			13.	Finish: Factory paint finish.
		B.	Door Reinforcements:
			1.	Top and Bottom Channels: 16 gage steel, projection welded to both face sheets at a maximum of 2-1/2 inched (64 mm) on center.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following paragraph if required. Delete if not required.
				a.	For exterior Doors fill top channel with epoxy and grind smooth.
			2.	Hinge Reinforcement: Hinge reinforcing channel shall be projection welded to both face sheets at a maximum of 5 inches (127 mm) on center.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the required hinge reinforcement. Delete those not required. Standard for 1-3/4 inch (44 mm) is 16 gage.
				a.	1-3/4 inch (44 mm) thick reinforced with continuous a 11 gage channel with 10 gage reinforcements located at each hinge preparation.
				b.	1-3/4 inch (44 mm) thick reinforced with continuous a 16 gage channel with 10 gage reinforcements located at each hinge preparation.
				c.	1-3/8 inches (35 mm) thick doors reinforced with a continuous 16 gage channel with 10 gage reinforcements located at each hinge preparation.
			3.	Lock Reinforcing Channel: Continuous 16 gage channel, with tapped holes extruded to 14 gage. Channel shall be welded to both face sheets at a maximum of 5 inches (127 mm) on center.
			4.	Closer Reinforcement: 12 gage box type reinforcement, 18 inches (457 mm) long.
		C.	Fire Rated Doors: Ratings as indicated on Door Schedule, when tested in accordance with NFPA 252 or UL 10B.
			1.	Labeled by UL, WH, or other agency acceptable to the authorities having jurisdiction.
			2.	Stairwell Doors: 250 degrees F (139 degrees C) temperature rise rating as well as the required fire rating.
		D.	Acoustical Doors: Sound Transmission Classification (STC) Rating of 38 when tested according to ASTM E 90.
	2.4	FRAMES CONSTRUCTION
		A.	Frames: Formed steel sheet, with 2 inch (50 mm) wide face jambs and heads unless otherwise indicated; complying with ANSI A250.8.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			1.	Frame Depth: Fixed, as indicated on drawings.
			2.	Frame Depth: Adjustable within 2 inches (50 mm) of nominal depth.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all of the following gage descriptions that are not relevant. List only one gage for each Level only. Flexible depth frames are available only in 16 gage and only for 1-3/4 inch doors.
			3.	ANSI Level 1 Doors: 18 gage (1.2 mm) frames.
			4.	ANSI Level 1 Doors: 16 gage (1.5 mm) frames.
			5.	ANSI Level 2 Doors: 16 gage (1.5 mm) frames.
			6.	ANSI Level 3 Doors: 16 gage (1.5 mm) frames.
			7.	ANSI Level 3 Doors: 14 gage (1.9 mm) frames.
			8.	ANSI Level 4 Doors: 14 gage (1.9 mm) frames.
			9.	ANSI Level 4 Doors: 12 gage (2.6 mm) frames.
			10.	Material: Galvannealed steel sheet.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			11.	Material: Galvanized steel sheet.
			12.	Corners: Mitered; knockdown type.
			13.	Corners: Mitered; face welded and ground smooth.
			14.	Provide 3 silencers for single doors, 2 silencers on head of frame for pairs of doors.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			15.	Finish: Factory prime finish.
			16.	Finish: Factory paint finish.
		B.	Reinforcements for 1-3/4 Inch (44 mm) Frames:
			1.	Hinge Reinforcements: 9 gage (3.8 mm).
			2.	Strike Reinforcement: 10 gage (3.4 mm) equivalent.
			3.	Closer Reinforcements: 12 gage (2.6 mm).
		C.	Reinforcements for 1-3/8 Inch (35 mm) Frames:
			1.	Hinge Reinforcements: 11 gage (3.0 mm).
			2.	Strike Reinforcement: 14 gage (1.9 mm) equivalent.
			3.	Closer Reinforcements: 12 gage (2.6 mm).
		D.	Frame Anchors: Minimum of six wall anchors and two base anchors.
	2.5	STICK ASSEMBLIES
		A.	Architectural Stick Assemblies: Standard profile frame material, notched or mitered to coordinate with adjoining frame members and forming square corners.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following thickness descriptions.
			1.	Thickness: 16 gage (1.3 mm).
			2.	Thickness: 14 gage (1.7 mm).
			3.	Thickness: 12 gage (2.4 mm).
			4.	Reinforce or prepare to receive required hardware.
			5.	Glazing Bead: Pre-punched, cut to proper length and shipped loose for field installation.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following two paragraphs if solid panels are not required. If matching to doors is not appropriate, enter a description of the panel construction paralleling the door construction options listed above.
			6.	Panels: Matching door construction.
			7.	Panels: ___________________.
			8.	Perform all fabrication in shop or plant; field joints permitted only when size of total assembly exceeds shipping limitations.
			9.	Exterior Wind Load-Bearing Assemblies: Vertical load-bearing members fabricated without splices.
	2.6	FACTORY FINISH
		A.	All doors, frames, and stick components shall be cleaned and finished in accordance with ANSI A250.10, "Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Prime Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames".
		B.	Preparation: Clean and phosphatize surfaces of steel doors and frames".
		C.	Primer: Apply one coat of a gray, alkyd acrylic enamel primer, forced cured.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** If finish painted Doors, Frames or Sticks are required indicate location on the Door Schedule. Delete if prefinished materials are not required.
		D.	Finish: Paint with alkyd acrylic enamel using a two-coat process, with each coat being force cured after each coating.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Before beginning installation, verify that substrate conditions previously installed under other sections are acceptable for installation of doors and frames in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and technical bulletins.
		B.	Verify door frame openings are installed plumb, true, and level.
		C.	Select fasteners of adequate type, number, and quality to perform intended functions.
	3.2	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install frames plumb, level, rigid and in true alignment in accordance with ANSI A250.11, "Recommended Erection Instructions for Steel Frames" and ANSI A115.IG, "Installation Guide for Doors and Hardware".
		B.	All frames other than slip-on types shall be fastened to the adjacent structure to retain their position and stability. Drywall slip-on frames shall be installed in prepared wall openings, and shall use pressure type and sill anchors to maintain stability.
		C.	Where grouting is required in masonry installations, frames shall be braced or fastened to prevent the pressure of the grout from deforming the frame members. Grout shall be mixed to provide a 4 inch (102 mm) maximum slump and hand troweled into place. Grout mixed to a thin "pumpable" consistency shall not be used.
		D.	Install fire-rated doors and frames in accordance with NFPA 80 and local code authority requirements.
		E.	Install doors to maintain alignment with frames to achieve maximum operational effectiveness and appearance. Adjust to maintain perimeter clearances as required. Shim as needed to assure the proper clearances are achieved.
		F.	Install hardware as specified in Section 08710 in accordance with the hardware manufacturer's recommendations and templates. ANSI A115.IG, "Installation Guide for Doors and Hardware" shall be consulted for other pertinent information.
	3.3	CLEARANCES
		A.	Clearance between the door and frame head and jambs for both single swing and pairs of doors shall be 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
		B.	Clearance between the meeting edges of pairs of doors shall be 3/16 inch plus or minus 1/16 inch (5 mm plus or minus 1.6 mm). For fire rated applications, the clearance between the meeting edges of pairs of doors shall be 1/8 inch plus or minus 1/16 inch (3.2 mm plus or minus 1.6 mm).
		C.	Bottom clearance shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm).
		D.	The clearance between the face of the door and door stop shall be 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch (1.6 mm plus or minus 3.2 mm)..
		E.	All clearances shall be, unless otherwise specified, subject to a tolerance of plus or minus 1/32 inch (.4 mm).
	3.4	ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
		A.	Adjust doors for free swing without binding.
		B.	Adjust hinge sets, locksets, and other hardware. Lubricate using a suitable lubricant compatible with door and frame coatings.
		C.	Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Repair or replace damaged installed products. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions before owner's acceptance.
		D.	Remove from project site and legally dispose of construction debris associated with this work.
	3.5	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect installed products and finished surfaces from damage during construction.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use the following article if a schedule is provided. Reference a schedule or include a schedule as an attachment which locates doors and frames.
	3.6	SCHEDULES
	END OF SECTION