Minneapolis Public Schools



SECTION 10 44 00FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES - GENERALSUMMARYSection Includes:Provide fully recessed fire extinguisher cabinets only in classrooms and main office. Provide surface mounted combination fire extinguisher and fire blanket cabinet, including Class K extinguisher and fire blanket where indicated on Drawings.Provide fire extinguishers in fire extinguisher cabinets.Provide wall mounted fire extinguishers with mounting brackets where indicated on Drawings.Provide fire blanket and cabinet where indicated on Drawings.Apply silk screened red letters to face of door which indicate “FIRE EXTINGUISHER”.SUBMITTALSGeneral Requirements: Provide submittals in accordance with Section 01 33 00.Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data and installation instructions for portable fire extinguishers required.Shop Drawings:Indicate cabinet type, trim style, and materials; door construction, style, and materials, including hardware.For recessed and semi-recessed cabinets, include roughing-in dimensions and details showing mounting methods, and relationships to surrounding construction.Samples: Where color selection by Architect is required, include color charts showing full range of manufacturer's colors and designs available.QUALITY ASSURANCERegulatory Requirements:Fire protection specialties shall meet regulations of State Fire Marshal and be listed with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).Installed fire protection specialties shall meet requirements of ADA. Notify Architect, before starting installation, if there are conditions which will not meet ADA requirements. - PRODUCTSFIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETSAcceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:J. L. Industries, Ambassador Series (Steel)Larsen's Manufacturing Company, Architectural SeriesNystrom Building Products, Alpine SeriesPotter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Alta SeriesCabinet Box Size: Provide cabinet box sizes of the following minimum dimensions to accommodate fire extinguishers being provided either under this Contract or by Owner.Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers:5-Pound Extinguisher: 9 1/2 inches wide by 24 inches high by 8 inches deep.10-Pound Extinguisher: 16 inches wide by 32 inches high by 8 inches deep.15-Pound Extinguisher: 16 inches wide by 32 inches high by 8 inches deep.Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers:5-Pound Extinguisher: 9 1/2 inches wide by 24 inches high by 6 inches deep.6-Pound Extinguisher: 9 1/2 inches wide by 24 inches high by 6 inches deep.10-Pound Extinguisher: 9 1/2 inches wide by 24 inches high by 6 inches deep.20-Pound Extinguisher: 12 inches wide by 24 inches high by 8 inches deep.Pressurized Water Fire Extinguishers: 12 inches wide by 27 inches high by 8 inches deep.Fabrication:Cabinet Box: Fabricate from not less than 18 gauge steel and apply (2) coats of white baked enamel.*****Note to Specifier: Select.*****Cabinet Trim Type:Material and Finish: Fabricate from cold rolled steel and apply (2) coats of white baked enamel.Trim Design Type For Fully Recessed Cabinets: Flat type.Trim Design Type For Semi-Recessed Cabinets: Provide maximum possible recess of cabinet to provide not more than 4 inch depth of cabinet projection with a rolled type edge return.Trim Design Type: Surface mounted cabinet.Door:Material and Finish: Fabricate from cold rolled steel and apply (2) coats of white baked enamel.Door Design Type: Solid flush door. Provide standard die-formed zinc plated handle.Door Design Type: Solid flush door. Provide 1-piece cast handle with raised brush satin finish letters indicating "FIRE", which eliminates need for decals or signs.Door Design Type: Solid flush door with full height narrow vertical window glazed with 1/4-inch clear acrylic sheet. Provide standard die-formed zinc plated handle.Door Design Type: Full glazed door glazed with 1/4-inch clear acrylic sheet. Provide standard die-formed zinc plated handle.*****End*****Door Hardware: In addition to door hardware specified under Door Design Type, provide self-adjusting roller catch, and continuous cold rolled zinc plated non-binding piano hinge.Where necessary to meet ADA requirements, provide recessed pull type handle instead of handle specified under Door Design Type for semi-recessed cabinets projecting 4 inches or less from face of wall.No locks on doors.Door Lettering: Apply silk screened red letters to face of door which indicate "FIRE EXTINGUISHER".HEAVY DUTY DETENTION QUALITY FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETAcceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:J. L. Industries, Model Security SeriesLarson’s Manufacturing Company, Model DEC2409-RNystrom Building Products, Model DC-1704Potter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Model DC-1704Fabrication of Cabinet:Tub:Size: 10 inches wide by 24 inches high by 8 inches deep.Material: Not less than 14 gauge steel.Finish: Manufacturer’s standard paint finish.Door:Material: Not less than 12 gauge steel.Finish: White paint finish.Lettering: Red paint finish which indicates “FIRE EXTINGUISHER”.Hinge: Heavy duty continuous hinge.Locking: No locking required; provide friction catch.Pull: Recessed flush cup pull.Trim:Material: Not less than 14 gauge steel.Trim Style: Recessed box with flush trim.Finish: White paint finish.Door Lettering: Apply silk screened red letters to face of door which indicate "FIRE EXTINGUISHER".COMBINATION FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRE BLANKET CABINETAcceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:J. L. Industries, Model Royal 3600 SeriesLarsen's Manufacturing Company, Model FB3612 SeriesNystrom Building Products, Model 6600 SeriesPotter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Model 6600 SeriesCabinet Box Size: 15 1/2 to 19 3/8 inches wide by 39 1/2 to 43 3/8 inches high by 8 to 9 1/2 inches deep.Fabrication:Cabinet Box: Fabricate from not less than 20 gauge steel and apply (2) coats of white baked enamel.Cabinet Trim: As shown on the DrawingMaterial and Finish: Fabricate from cold rolled steel and apply 2 coats of white baked enamel.Trim Design Type For Fully Recessed Cabinets: Flat type.Trim Design Type For Semi-Recessed Cabinets: Provide maximum possible recess of cabinet to provide not more than 4 inch depth of cabinet projection with a rolled type edge return.Trim Design Type: Surface mounted cabinet.Shelf: Install at top or bottom of cabinet leaving not less than 27 inches of height below or above shelf for fire extinguisher storage.Door: As shown on DrawingMaterial and Finish: Fabricate from cold rolled steel and apply (2) coats of white baked enamel.Material and Finish: Fabricate from aluminum with No. 180 clear anodized finish.Material and Finish: Fabricate from stainless steel with No. 4 satin finish.Door Design Type: Solid flush door. Provide standard die-formed zinc plated handle.Door Design Type: Solid flush door with full height narrow vertical window glazed with 1/4-inch clear acrylic sheet. Provide standard die-formed zinc plated handle.Door Design Type: Solid flush door with break-glass glazed insert. Provide standard die-formed zinc plated handle and keyed lock.Door Design Type: Full glazed door glazed with 1/4-inch clear acrylic sheet. Provide standard die-formed zinc plated handle.Door Hardware: In addition to door hardware specified under Door Design Type, provide self-adjusting roller catch, and continuous cold rolled zinc plated non-binding piano hinge.Where necessary to meet ADA requirements, provide recessed pull type handle instead of handle specified under Door Design Type for semi-recessed cabinets projecting 4 inches or less from face of wall.No locks on doors.Door Lettering: Apply silk screened red letters to face of door which indicate "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" and "FIRE BLANKET".Fire Blanket: Approximately 60 inches by 80 inches of chemically treated flame proof reprocessed wool fabric.FIRE BLANKET AND CABINETAcceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:J. L. Industries, Royal Series No. Model 9519S21Larsen's Manufacturing Company, Model FB68-6Nystrom Building Products, Model No. 6603Potter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Model No. 6603Cabinet Box Size: 5 1/4 to 6 1/2 inches wide by 68 to 70 1/2 inches high by 4 to 5 inches deep.Fabrication:Cabinet Box: Fabricate from cold rolled steel and apply manufacturer's standard red colored finish system inside and outside.Door Hardware: Provide zinc plated pull handle, self-adjusting roller catch, and continuous cold rolled zinc plated piano hinge.Door Lettering: Apply silk screened white letters to face of door which indicate "FIRE BLANKET".Fire Blanket: Approximately 60 to 62 inches by 80 to 90 inches of chemically treated flame proof wool fabric.FIRE EXTINGUISHERSPressurized Water Fire Extinguisher: 2 1/2-gallon pressurized water type having a chrome valve and pressure indicating gauge.Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:Figgie Fire Protection Systems, BadgerFyr-FyterGeneral Fire Extinguisher CorporationJ. L. Industries, Grenadier PKidde Fire Extinguisher CompanyLarsen's Manufacturing Company, PW SeriesNystrom Building Products, Model EX-3202Potter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Model 3202Nominal Capacity and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Rating: 2A.Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguisher: Specially fluidized and siliconed mono ammonium phosphate powder in a red coated cylinder having a chrome valve and pressure indicating gauge.Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:Amerex CorporationJ. L. Industries, Cosmic SeriesKidde Fire Extinguisher CompanyLarsen's Manufacturing Company, MP SeriesNystrom Building Products, Model EX-3000 SeriesPotter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Model 3000 SeriesProfile International, Inc.Nominal Capacity and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Rating: Provide 10-pound extinguishers type 4A-60B:CNominal Capacity and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Rating: Provide UL rating as applicable for the nominal capacities indicated on Drawings for extinguishers being provided under this Contract as follows:2 1/2-Pound Extinguisher: 1A-10B:C5-Pound Extinguisher: 2A-10B:C10-Pound Extinguisher: 4A-60B:C20-Pound Extinguisher: 20A-80B:CRegular Dry Chemical (BC) Fire Extinguisher: Specially siliconized sodium bicarbonate powder with free flowing and non-caking additives in a red enamel coated steel cylinder having a chrome valve and pressure indicating gauge.Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:Amerex CorporationJ. L. Industries, Galaxy SeriesKidde Fire Extinguisher CompanyLarsen's Manufacturing Company, DC SeriesNystrom Building Products, Model EX-3300 SeriesPotter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Model 3300 SeriesProfile International, Inc.Nominal Capacity and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Rating: Provide UL rating as applicable for the nominal capacities indicated on Drawings for extinguishers being provided under this Contract as follows:2 1/2-Pound Extinguisher: 10B:C5 1/2-Pound Extinguisher: 40B:C10-Pound Extinguisher: 60B:C20-Pound Extinguisher: 80B:CWet Chemical K-Class Extinguishers:Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:Amerex CorporationJ. L. Industries, Saturn Series - Class K Wet ChemicalLarsen’s Manufacturing Company, WC Series - K ClassPotter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc.Profile International, Inc.Walter Kiddie and Company, Inc.Capacity: Wet chemical extinguisher having a nominal capacity of 6 liters.Rating For Wet Chemical Extinguishers: Extinguishers shall carry K-Class Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) rating.Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher:Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:Amerex CorporationAnsul Fire ProtectionJ. L. Industries, Sentinel SeriesKidde Fire Extinguisher CompanyLarsen's Manufacturing Company, CD SeriesNystrom Building Products, Model EX-3400 SeriesPotter-Roemer, Division of Smith Industries, Inc., Model 3400 SeriesProfile International, Inc., Escort SeriesNominal Capacity and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Rating: Provide UL rating as applicable for the nominal capacities indicated on Drawings for extinguishers being provided under this Contract as follows:5-Pound Extinguisher: 5-B:C10-Pound Extinguisher: 10-B:C15-Pound Extinguisher: 10-B:C20-Pound Extinguisher: 10-B:C - EXECUTIONCHARGING EXTINGUISHERSGeneral Requirements:Provide extinguishers fully charged and ready for use.Provide each extinguisher with an attached tag indicating charging date and current 12-month inspection time period date.INSTALLATIONInstallation of Cabinets:Install cabinets in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.Install cabinets at indicated height(s) except consult with Architect if indicated height will make top of extinguisher in cabinet more than 4'-6" above floor.Install cabinets at heights above floor as indicated on bination Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blanket Cabinet: Install so top of fire extinguisher and fire blanket are not more than 4'-6" above floor.Surface Mounted Fire Extinguisher Cabinets: Install top of cabinet 4'-8" above floor.Surface Mounted Combination Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blanket Cabinets: Install so top of fire extinguisher and fire blanket are not more than 4'-8" above floor.Installation of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets:Fire Extinguishers in Cabinets: Place fire extinguishers and fire blankets within installed cabinets.Surface Mounted Fire Extinguishers: Install Underwriters Laboratories Inc. approved bracket, provided with fire extinguisher. Bracket shall hold fire extinguisher at top and bottom. Secure bracket to wall using fasteners appropriate for wall construction conditions. Install bracket to locate top of fire extinguisher not more than 4'-6" above floor.END OF SECTION 10 44 00 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download