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	SECTION 08221
	FIBERGLASS REINFORCED DOOR AND FRAME SYSTEM
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** FIB-R-Dor, Div. of Advance Fiberglass, Inc.; fiberglass reinforced plastic doors and fiberglass door frames for corrosive environments. . This section is based on the products of FIB-R-Dor, Div. of Advance Fiberglass, Inc., which is located at: 7516 Counts Massie Rd. N. Little Rock, AR 72113 Toll Free Tel: 800-FIB-RDOR Tel: 501-758-9494 Fax: 501-758-9496 Email: request info Web: www.fibrdor.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. Mailing Address: Advance Fiberglass, 1nc. P.O. Box 13268 Maumelle, AR 72113 Every plant in the world fights a daily battle against an age old enemy... corrosion. Huge percentages of annual maintenance budgets are being used to paint, scrape, and replace assets that have fallen victim to this insidious monster. You can eliminate the high cost of replacing and maintaining hollow metal doors by using our FIB-R-DOR fiberglass door systems. They have a beautiful gel coat finish (your choice of colors) that has the color molded in so they never need painting. They are also USDA approved! Fiberglass door are available with a 20/30/45/60 and 90 minute label that meets Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. "Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, UL 10B". Fib-R-Dor offers a 15 year warranty for doors and frames against failures due to corrosion. .
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors.
		B.	Fiberglass Door Frames.
		C.	Fiberglass Louvers.
		D.	Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Transoms.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Perimeter sealant and backup materials.
		B.	Section 08710 - Door Hardware.
		C.	Section 08800 - Glazing.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ASTM D 523 - Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss.
		B.	ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
		C.	ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
		D.	ASTM E 152 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
		E.	NFPA 252 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
		F.	SDI 100 - Recommended Specifications for Steel Doors and Frames.
		G.	UL 10B - Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
		H.	UL 305 - Standard for Panic Hardware.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraphs below if requirements specified are not applicable to project.
	1.4	PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
		A.	Door opening assemblies:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following two paragraphs are options; delete if not applicable to project.
			1.	Maximum flame spread 25 in accordance with ASTM E 84, self-extinguishing in accordance with ASTM D 635.
			2.	USDA accepted.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one or both paragraphs below if not applicable to project.
		B.	Fire rated assemblies: Comply with requirements of UL10B, NFPA 252, and ASTM E 152; UL ______ rating, with doors and frames bearing rating labels.
		C.	Fire rated assemblies: Comply with requirements of UL10B, NFPA 252, and ASTM E 152; UL ratings indicated on drawings, with doors and frames bearing rating labels.
	1.5	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	[ Product Data ]: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
			1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
			2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
			3.	Installation methods.
		C.	Shop Drawings:
			1.	Plans: Indicate location of each door opening assembly in project.
			2.	Elevations: Dimensioned elevation of each type door opening assembly in project; indicate sizes and locations of door hardware, and lites and louvers, if specified.
			3.	Details: Installation details of each type installation condition in project; indicate installation details of glazing, if specified.
			4.	Schedule: Indicate each door opening assembly in project; cross-reference to plans, elevations, and details.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
		D.	Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
		E.	Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
		F.	Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.
		G.	Closeout: Submit warranty documents specified herein.
	1.6	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing fiberglass doors and frames with a minimum documented experience of ten years.
		B.	Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installation of fiberglass doors and frames with minimum three years documented experience.
	1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Deliver materials in manufacturer's unopened, undamaged packaging, with manufacturer's labels intact.
		B.	Inspect and report damage to doors at time of delivery.
		C.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
		D.	Store door assemblies in on end, to prevent damage to face corners and edges.
	1.8	WARRANTY
		A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's 15-year warranty against failure due to corrosion from specified environment.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: FIB-R-Dor, Div. of Advance Fiberglass, Inc., which is located at: 7516 Counts Massie Rd. ; N. Little Rock, AR 72113; Toll Free Tel: 800-FIB-RDOR; Tel: 501-758-9494; Fax: 501-758-9496; Email: request info; Web: www.fibrdor.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
		D.	Provide all fiberglass doors and frames from a single manufacturer.
	2.2	MATERIALS
		A.	Fiberglass Mat: Glass fiber chopped strand, minimum 1.5 ounces per square foot.
		B.	Resins: Manufacturer's formulation for fabricating units to meet specified requirements.
		C.	Anchors: Manufacturer's standard stainless steel expansion anchors for existing openings, and stainless steel masonry tee anchors for new construction.
		D.	Fasteners: Stainless steel.
		E.	Glazing: Type specified in Section 08800; factory installed.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the doors, frames, louvers, lights, hardware and other components from the following paragraphs required for the project and delete those items not required.
	2.3	COMPONENTS
		A.	Non-rated Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors:
			1.	Thickness: 1-3/4 inches (45 mm).
			2.	Thermal Insulating Value: 'R' factor 11.
			3.	Construction:
				a.	Core: End-grain balsa wood, resin-impregnated.
				b.	Door Plates: Molded in one continuous piece, resin reinforced with hand-laid glass fiber mat, nominal 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick, minimum 15 mil gel-coated surface.
				c.	Door Edges: Minimum 3 layers resin-reinforced glass fiber mat, nominal 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) thick, machine tooled.
			4.	Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
			5.	Finish: Smooth gloss surface, minimum value of 88 in accordance with ASTM D 523.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select color required and delete those not required. Selections below represent manufacturer's standard available colors.
				a.	Color: White finish.
				b.	Color: Gray finish.
				c.	Color: Tan finish.
				d.	Color: Dark Brown finish.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs if a custom color is required. For custom colors standard door is gelcoated with custom color required. There is no additional charge for custom colors with orders of 3 or more units in the same color.
				e.	Color: _____________.
		B.	Fire-rated Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors:
			1.	Thickness: 1-3/4 inches (45 mm).
			2.	Thermal Insulating Value: 'R' factor 11.
			3.	Construction:
				a.	Core: Fire-resistant mineral core.
				b.	Door Plates: Molded in one continuous piece, resin reinforced with hand-laid glass fiber mat, nominal 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick, minimum 25 mil gel-coated surface.
				c.	Door Edges: Minimum two layers resin-reinforced glass fiber mat, nominal 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, machine tooled.
			4.	Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
			5.	Finish: Smooth gloss surface, minimum value 88 in accordance with ASTM D 523.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select color required and delete those not required. Selections below represent manufacturer's standard available colors.
				a.	Color: White finish.
				b.	Color: Gray finish.
				c.	Color: Tan finish.
				d.	Color: Dark Brown finish.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs if a custom color is required. For custom colors standard door is gelcoated with custom color required. There is no additional charge for custom colors with orders of 3 or more units in the same color.
				e.	Color: _____________.
		C.	Non-rated Fiberglass Frames:
			1.	Construction: One-piece pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic, minimum 1/4 inch wall thickness, jamb-to-head joints mitered and reinforced with FRP clips and stainless steel fasteners; conforming to SDI requirements for performance equivalent to 16 gage steel frames.
			2.	Frame profile: 5-3/4 inches (146 mm) deep, 2 inches (51 mm) wide face; double rabbeted with 5/8 inch (16 mm) high stop.
			3.	Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
			4.	Finish: Satin Co-Extruded finish, with true and consistent color throughout frame thickness.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select color required and delete those not required. Selections below represent manufacturer's standard available colors.
				a.	Color: White CO-X Finish.
				b.	Color: Gray CO-X Finish.
				c.	Color: Tan CO-X Finish.
				d.	Color: Dark Brown CO-X Finish.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs if a custom color is required. For custom colors standard frames is gelcoated with custom color required. There is no additional charge for custom colors with orders of 3 or more units in the same color.
				e.	Color: _____________.
		D.	Fire-rated Frames: UL approved, and as follows:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select frame construction type in one of the three following paragraphs.
			1.	Construction: Type 304 stainless steel.
			2.	Construction: Galvaneal steel, primer finish.
			3.	Sizes: For door sizes and frame profiles indicated on drawings.
		E.	Frame Anchors: Types recommended by manufacturer for project conditions.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if louvers are not required in non-rated doors.
		F.	Louvers in Non-rated Doors:
			1.	Construction: Molded solid vanes; pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic construction.
			2.	Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
			3.	Finish: Satin pigmented finish, with true and consistent color throughout frame thickness.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select color required and delete those not required. Selections below represent manufacturer's standard available colors.
				a.	Color: White finish.
				b.	Color: Gray finish.
				c.	Color: Tan finish.
				d.	Custom Gelcoated Color: Color as selected by the Architect.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if louvers are not required in fire-rated doors.
		G.	Louvers in Fire-rated Doors: UL approved for indicated fire resistance rating.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if lites are not required in non-rated doors.
		H.	Lites in Non-rated Doors:
			1.	Stops: Pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic construction.
			2.	Glazing: Specified in Section 08800.
			3.	Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
			4.	Fasteners: Stainless steel screws.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if lites are not required in fire-rated doors.
		I.	Lites in Fire-rated Doors: UL approved, and as follows:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the stop type required from one of the three following paragraphs.
			1.	Frames: Type 304 stainless steel.
			2.	Frames: Cold-rolled steel, gelcoated to match door color.
			3.	Frames: Cold-rolled steel, bronze powder coat finish.
			4.	Glazing: Specified in Section 08800.
			5.	Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
			6.	Fasteners: Stainless steel screws.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if transoms are not required.
		J.	Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Transoms: Match adjacent door construction and color.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs and delete the one not required; if specifying door hardware supplied by door manufacturer, edit second paragraph to suit project requirements.
		K.	Door Hardware: Specified Section 08710.
		L.	Door Hardware: Supplied by door manufacturer, UL-listed for fire-rated openings, and as follows:
			1.	Hinges: Location and quantity indicated on approved shop drawings, and as follows:
				a.	Type: Full-mortise, ball-bearing stainless steel butts, 4-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches (114 mm by 114 mm) template; stainless steel fasteners.
				b.	Acceptable product: Fib-R-Dor BB51.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select closer required from one of the following three paragraphs and delete those not required.
			2.	Closers:
				a.	Type: Standard service.
				b.	Acceptable product: International 984.
			3.	Closers:
				a.	Type: Severe service.
				b.	Acceptable product: LCN 4041-EDA-SRI-ALXTB.
			4.	Closers:
				a.	Type: Stainless steel arms.
				b.	Acceptable product: Norton 1601SS.
			5.	Kick Plates: 18 gage stainless steel, with beveled edges and brushed finish; stainless steel fasteners.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select lockset and latchset grade requirement from one of the following two paragraphs and delete the one not required; Grade 2 is standard service, Grade 1 is severe service.
			6.	Locksets and Latchsets: Ball knob, exposed surfaces of stainless steel, Grade 2.
			7.	Locksets and Latchsets: Ball knob, exposed surfaces of stainless steel, Grade 1.
			8.	Push/Pulls: Stainless steel, with beveled edges and brushed finish, size 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) by 15 inches (381 mm); stainless steel fasteners.
			9.	Exit Devices:
				a.	Type: Conforming to UL 305; equipped with pull handle and thumb latch.
				b.	Acceptable product: RIM 19-R Series.
	2.4	FABRICATION
		A.	Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors:
			1.	Minimum glass fiber to resin ratio: 30 percent.
			2.	Mortise for lockset, and recess for strike plate in lock stile.
			3.	Embed steel reinforcement for hinges in fiberglass matrix; provide for hinge leaf recesses in hinge stile.
		B.	Fiberglass Frames:
			1.	Mortise for lock strike, and recess for strike plate in lock jamb.
			2.	Reinforce for hinges and other indicated hardware.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Verify openings are ready to receive work and opening dimensions and clearances are as indicated on approved shop drawings. Do not begin installation until openings have been properly prepared.
		B.	If opening preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Acclimate doors and frames to site conditions for a minimum of 24 hours before installation.
		B.	Do not remove labels from fire-rated doors and frames.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install door opening assemblies in accordance with approved shop drawings, SDI 100, and manufacturer's printed installation instructions, using installation methods and materials specified in installation instructions.
		B.	Use anchorage devices to securely fasten sliding door assembly to wall construction without distortion or imposed stresses.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if insulation is not required.
		C.	Coordinate installation of thermal insulation at shim spaces at frame perimeter.
		D.	Installation of door hardware is specified in Section 08710.
		E.	Install door hardware in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions, using through-bolts to secure surface applied hardware.
		F.	Site Tolerances: Maintain plumb and level tolerances specified in manufacturer's printed installation instructions.
	3.4	ADJUSTING
		A.	Adjust doors in accordance with door manufacturer's maintenance instructions to swing open and shut without binding, and to remain in place at any angle without being moved by gravitational influence.
		B.	Adjust door hardware to operate correctly in accordance with hardware manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
	3.5	CLEANING
		A.	Clean surfaces of door opening assemblies and sight-exposed door hardware in accordance with manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
		B.	Remove labels and visible markings.
	3.6	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
		B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain Paragraph below to suit project requirements. Reference a schedule or include a schedule as an attachment that indicates where to locate products and equipment.
	3.7	SCHEDULE
		A.	Schedules: Refer to Door Schedule indicated on drawings.
	END OF SECTION