SECTION 08 31 23

FLOOR ACCESS DOORS

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Floor access doors.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 07 72 33 - Roof Hatches.
B.	Section 07 72 36 - Automatic Smoke Vents.
1.3	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.
B.	Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data.
C.	Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings including profiles, accessories, location, adjacent construction interface, and dimensions.
D.	Certifications: Submit manufacturer's test report certifying conformance to ASTM E119, NFPA 288, IBC Section 712.1.13.1, IBC Section 712.1.13.2, and be UL Listed as having a 2-hour fire rating when exposed to fire from the underside.
E.	Warranty: Submit executed copy of manufacturer's standard warranty.
1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with a minimum of five years documented experience.
B.	Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum two years documented experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
C.	Manufacturer's Quality System: Registered to ISO 9001 Quality Standards including in-house engineering for product design activities.
1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Deliver products in manufacturer's original packaging. Store materials in a dry, protected, well-vented area. Inspect product upon receipt and report damaged material immediately to delivering carrier and note such damage on the carrier's freight bill of lading.
1.6	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard warranty. Materials shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Should a part fail to function in normal use within this period, manufacturer shall furnish a new part at no charge.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: The BILCO Company, which is located at:<BR />P. O. Box 1203<BR />New Haven, CT 06505-1203<BR />Toll Free Tel: 800-366-6530<BR />Fax: 203-535-1582<BR />Email: request info (bilco@bilco.com);Web: https://www.bilco.com 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 25 00.
2.2	FLOOR ACCESS DOORS
A.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com. 
1.	Steel: Type J H20.
2.	Aluminum: Type J-AL H20.
3.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
4.	Performance characteristics:
a.	Cover: Reinforced to support AASHTO H-20 wheel load with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span. Manufacturer to provide structural calculations stamped by a registered professional engineer upon request. 
b.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
5.	Cover and Frame: 
a.	Steel: 1/4 inch (6 mm) steel diamond pattern plate cover and channel frame with full anchor flange around the perimeter.
b.	Aluminum: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum diamond pattern plate cover and extruded aluminum channel frame with bend down anchor tabs around the perimeter. 
6.	Hinges: Designed for horizontal installation, through-bolted to cover with tamperproof Type 316 stainless steel lock bolts and through bolted to the frame with Type 316 stainless steel bolts and locknuts.
7.	Drain Coupling: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) drain coupling located in the right front corner of the channel frame unless otherwise specified.
8.	Lifting Mechanisms: Compression spring operators enclosed in telescopic tubes.
9.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
10.	Hardware: 
a.	Hinges: Heavy forged Type 316 stainless steel, minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter Type 316 stainless steel pin that pivots to avoid protruding into the channel frame.
b.	Hold Open Arm: Automatically locks the cover in the open position.
c.	Compression Spring Operators: Number and size per manufacturer.
d.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel, mounted on underside of cover.
e.	Finish: Zinc plated and chromate sealed with Type 316 stainless steel fasteners. 
f.	Finish: Type 316 stainless steel hardware.
11.	Steel Finishes: Factory finish alkyd based red oxide primed steel. 
12.	Aluminum Finish: Mill.
B.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com. 
1.	Steel: Type J.
2.	Aluminum: Type J-AL.
3.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
4.	Performance characteristics:
a.	Cover: Reinforced to support a minimum live load of 300 psf (1464 kg/m2) with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span. 
b.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
5.	Cover and Frame: 
a.	Steel: 1/4 inch (6 mm) steel diamond pattern plate cover and channel frame with full anchor flange around the perimeter.
b.	Aluminum: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum diamond pattern plate cover and extruded aluminum channel frame with strap anchors bolted to the exterior. 
c.	Aluminum: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum plate with non-skid finish. 
1)	Anti-Slip Cover Finish: Thermion Safetrax with a coefficient of friction of 1.1.
6.	Hinges: Designed for horizontal installation, through-bolted to cover with tamperproof Type 316 stainless steel lock bolts and through bolted to the frame with Type 316 stainless steel bolts and locknuts.
7.	Drain Coupling: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) drain coupling located in the right front corner of the channel frame unless otherwise specified.
8.	Lifting Mechanisms: Compression spring operators enclosed in telescopic tubes.
9.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
10.	Hardware: 
a.	Hinges: Heavy forged Type 316 stainless steel, minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter Type 316 stainless steel pin that pivots to avoid protruding into the channel frame.
b.	Hold Open Arm: Automatically locks the cover in the open position.
c.	Compression Spring Operators: Number and size per manufacturer.
d.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel, mounted on underside of cover.
e.	Finish: Zinc plated and chromate sealed with Type 316 stainless steel fasteners. 
f.	Finish: Type 316 stainless steel hardware.
11.	Steel Finish: Factory finish alkyd based red oxide primed. 
12.	Aluminum Finish: Mill.
C.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Type FR Fire Rated Floor Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.BILCO.com.
1.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
2.	Performance characteristics:
a.	Cover: Reinforced to support a minimum live load of 150 psf (732 kg/m2) with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span.
b.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not be affected by temperature.
c.	Rated Assembly: Test in accordance with ASTM E119, NFPA 288, IBC Section 712.1.13.1, IBC Section 712.1.13.2, and UL Listed as having a 2-hour fire rating when exposed to fire from the underside. In the closed position, the temperature on the unexposed surface of the door shall not exceed 325 degreesF (162 degreesC) above ambient for the duration of the 2-hour period. 
d.	When required by the local authority having jurisdiction, equip doors with a fusible link activated closing system that will automatically close and latch the door leaf in the event of fire when heat parts the UL Listed 165 degree F (74 degree C) fusible link.
3.	Cover: 1 inch (25mm) fillable pan to receive concrete.
4.	Cover: 1 inch (25 mm) fillable plan to receive 1/2 inch (13 mm) concrete and 1/2 inch (13 mm) finish floor material. 
5.	Frame: Extruded aluminum with full anchor flange around the perimeter.
6.	Lifting Mechanisms: Compression spring operators enclosed in telescopic tubes.
7.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
8.	Automatic Closing System: Self-contained, pneumatic, fusible link activated closing system that will automatically close and latch the door in the event of fire when heat parts the UL Listed 165 degree F (74 degree C) fusible link. 
9.	Hold-open system: Pneumatic hold-open system to automatically hold the door in the open position at 85 degrees (1.5 radians). Provide a release button for the hold-open system to reset itself when the cover is closed. 
10.	Hold-Open System: Aluminum hold-open arm. 
11.	Hardware:
a.	Hinges: Continuous heavy-duty Type 316 stainless steel hinge accessible only when the cover is in the open position.
b.	Fit cover with the required number and size of compression spring operators. 
c.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel mounted on the underside of the cover and a cable release handle to open the cover from the underside.
d.	Hardware Finish: Zinc plated and chromate sealed with Type 316 stainless steel fasteners. 
e.	Finish: Type 316 stainless steel hardware.
12.	Finishes: Factory mill finish aluminum with bituminous coating applied to the exterior of the frame.
D.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Type FT-30 Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com. 
1.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
2.	Performance Characteristics:
a.	Doors are rated to withstand a 30-foot (9.14 m) head of water from the topside without leakage and up to a 5-foot (1.52 m) head of water from the underside (when specified) and will resist low-pressure gases and odors.
b.	Cover: Reinforced to support AASHTO H-20 wheel load with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span. Manufacturer to provide structural calculations stamped by a registered professional engineer upon request. 
c.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
d.	Highly corrosion resistant.
3.	Cover: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum diamond pattern. 
4.	Cover: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum plate with non-skid finish. 
a.	Anti-Slip Cover Finish: Thermion Safetrax with a coefficient of friction of 1.1.
5.	Frame: Extruded aluminum with bend down anchor tabs around the perimeter. Extrusion is designed with a water retention lip to keep standing water from falling into the opening.
6.	Hinges: Designed for horizontal installation and welded to the cover and the frame.
7.	Lifting Mechanisms: Stainless-steel gas charged lifting mechanisms.
8.	Gasket: Adhesive bonded EPDM gasket around the entire perimeter of the cover. 
9.	Hardware:
a.	Hinges: Full length formed aluminum piano hinge with a type 316 stainless steel pin.
b.	Equip cover with a hold open device that automatically locks the cover in the open position.
c.	Fit cover with the required combination of stainless-steel gas springs.
d.	Equip each door with a minimum of 2 lever type lock assemblies to compress the gasket to provide a flood tight seal. Each lock is engaged by turning a hex head bolt from the topside of the door.
e.	Hardware: Type 316 stainless steel throughout. 
10.	Factory Finish: Mill finish aluminum with bituminous coating applied to the exterior of the frame.
E.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com. 
1.	Aluminum: Type K
2.	Aluminum, Double Leaf: Type KD
3.	Steel: Type Q
4.	Furnish and install where indicated on plans. 
5.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
6.	Performance Characteristics:
a.	Covers: Reinforced to support a minimum live load of 150 psf (732 kg/m2) with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span.
b.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
7.	Cover and Frame: 
a.	Aluminum: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum diamond pattern plate cover and extruded aluminum frame with strap anchors bolted to the exterior. 
b.	Steel: 1/4 inch (6 mm) steel diamond pattern plate cover and channel frame with full anchor flange around the perimeter.
8.	Hinges: Designed for horizontal installation and bolted to the underside of cover. 
9.	Lifting Mechanisms: Cam-action hinges pivot on torsion bars to provide, smooth, easy, and controlled cover operation throughout the entire arc of opening and to act as a check in retarding downward motion of the cover when closing.
10.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
11.	Hardware:
a.	Hinges: Cast steel cam-action hinges which pivot on torsion bars.
b.	Steel hold open arms that automatically lock each cover in the open position.
c.	Torsion bars. 
d.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel, mounted on underside of cover.
e.	Hardware Finish: Zinc plated and chromate sealed. 
f.	Hardware Finish: Type 316 stainless steel hardware.
12.	Finishes: Mill finish aluminum with bituminous coating applied to the exterior of the frame.
F.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Type SM Surface Mount with Angle Frame Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com.
1.	Performance characteristics:
a.	Cover: Reinforced to support a minimum live load of 105 psf (513kg/m2).
b.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
c.	Highly corrosion resistant. 
2.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
3.	Cover: 1/8 inch (3 mm) aluminum diamond pattern.
4.	Frame: 1/4 x 3 x 3 inches (6 x 76 x 76 mm) angle frame with internal mounting flange and 7/16 inch (11 mm) diameter anchor holes. 
5.	Gasket: Heavy extruded EPDM rubber gasket permanently adhered to cover. 
6.	Hinges: Heavy duty Type 316 stainless steel pintle hinges with 3/8" (10 mm) Type 316 stainless steel hinge pins.
7.	Lifting Assistance: Gas strut lifting mechanism with powder-coat finish to provide smooth, easy, and controlled cover operation throughout the entire arc of opening and to act as a check in retarding downward motion of the cover when closing.
8.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
9.	Hardware:
a.	Aluminum hold open arm that automatically locks the cover in the open position.
b.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel, mounted on underside of cover.
c.	Hardware Finish: Gas strut has a powder coat finish. All other hardware is Type 316 stainless steel unless otherwise specified. 
10.	Factory Finish: Mill finish aluminum. 
G.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Type T Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com. 
1.	Performance Characteristics:
a.	Cover: Reinforced to support a minimum live load of 150 psf (732 kg/m2) with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span.
b.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
2.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
3.	Cover: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum smooth pattern plate with extruded aluminum molding fastened to the cover to receive floor covering. 
4.	Cover: 1/8" (3mm) aluminum smooth pattern plate with extruded aluminum molding fastened to the cover to receive floor covering. 
5.	Cover: 3/16" (5mm) aluminum smooth pattern plate with extruded aluminum molding fastened to the cover to receive floor covering. 
6.	Frame: Extruded aluminum with strap anchors bolted to the exterior.
7.	Hinges: Designed for horizontal and bolted to the underside of cover. 
8.	Lifting Mechanisms: Cam-action hinges pivot on torsion bars to provide, smooth, easy, and controlled cover operation throughout the entire arc of opening and to act as a check in retarding downward motion of the cover when closing.
9.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
10.	Hardware:
a.	Hinges: Cast steel cam-action hinges which pivot on torsion bars.
b.	Steel hold open arm that automatically locks the cover in the open position.
c.	Torsion bars. 
d.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel, mounted on underside of cover.
e.	Hardware Finish: Zinc plated and chromate sealed. 
f.	Hardware Finish: Type 316 stainless steel hardware.
11.	Factory Finish: Mill finish aluminum with bituminous coating applied to the exterior of the frame.
H.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Type TER Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com. 
1.	Performance Characteristics:
a.	Cover: Reinforced to support a minimum live load of 150 psf (732kg/m2) with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span.
b.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
2.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
3.	Cover: 1 inch (25mm) fillable pan to receive concrete 
4.	Cover: 1 inch (25mm) fillable pan to receive concrete and specified finish flooring installed in field.
5.	Frame: Extruded aluminum with full anchor flange around the perimeter.
6.	Lifting Mechanisms: Compression spring operators enclosed in telescopic tubes.
7.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
8.	Hardware:
a.	Hinges: Continuous heavy duty Type 316 stainless steel hinge that is accessible only when the cover is in the open position.
b.	Hold Open Arm: Automatically locks the cover in the open position.
c.	Compression Spring Operators: Quantity based on specified cover fill materials.
d.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel, mounted on underside of cover.
e.	Finish: Zinc plated and chromate sealed with Type 316 stainless steel fasteners. 
f.	Finish: Type 316 stainless steel hardware.
9.	Factory Finish: Mill finish aluminum with bituminous coating applied to the exterior of the frame.
I.	Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Floor Access Door by The BILCO Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505, 1-800-366-6530, Fax: 1-203-535-1582, Web: www.bilco.com. 
1.	Type PV.
2.	Type PV H20.
3.	Size: Refer to Drawings.
4.	Performance characteristics:
a.	Cover: Reinforced to support a minimum live load of 300 psf (1464 kg/m2) with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span.
b.	Cover: Reinforced to support AASHTO H-20 wheel load with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of the span. Manufacturer to provide structural calculations stamped by a registered professional engineer upon request. 
c.	Operation: Smooth and easy with controlled operation throughout the entire arc of opening and closing and not affected by temperature.
5.	Cover and Frame: 
a.	Aluminum: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum diamond pattern plate cover and extruded aluminum frame with bend down anchor tabs around the perimeter. 
b.	Aluminum: 1/4 inch (6 mm) aluminum plate cover with non-skid finish and extruded aluminum frame with bend down anchor tabs around the perimeter. 
1)	Anti-Slip Cover Finish: Thermion Safetrax with a coefficient of friction of 1.1.
6.	Hinges: Designed for horizontal installation, through-bolted to cover with tamperproof Type 316 stainless steel lock bolts and through bolted to the frame with Type 316 stainless steel bolts and locknuts.
7.	Drain Coupling: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) drain coupling located in the right front corner of the channel frame unless otherwise specified.
8.	Lifting Mechanisms: Stainless-steel gas charged lifting mechanisms.
9.	Handles: Removable exterior turn/lift handle with spring loaded ball detent.
10.	Hardware: 
a.	Hinges: Heavy forged Type 316 stainless steel, minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter Type 316 stainless steel pin that pivots to avoid protruding into the channel frame.
b.	Hold Open Arm: Automatically locks the cover in the open position.
c.	Gas Spring Operators: Stainless steel. Number and size per manufacturer.
d.	Snap Lock with Fixed Handle: Type 316 stainless steel, mounted on underside of cover.
e.	Finish: Type 316 stainless steel hardware.
11.	Aluminum Finish: Mill finish. 
12.	Anti-Corrosion: Bituminous coating applied to exterior of the frame.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Examine substrates and openings for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2	INSTALLATION
A.	Install products in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved submittals. Locate units level, plumb, and in proper alignment with adjacent work. 
1.	Test units for proper function and adjust until proper operation is achieved.
2.	Repair finishes damaged during installation. 
3.	Restore finishes so no evidence remains of corrective work.
3.3	ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A.	Clean exposed surfaces using methods acceptable to the manufacturer which will not damage finish.

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