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Technical SpecificationsSlide Tower Renovationfor theBrighton Recreation Center Pool555 N. 11th AveBrighton, CO 80601INVITATION TO BIDBid #11-017OLC Aquatics616 East Speer BoulevardDenver, CO 8020313 11 01 SLIDE TOWER GENERAL CONDITIONS RELATED DOCUMENTS:Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and Procurement Document Sections, apply to this Section.RELATED SECTIONS:13 11 05 – Aquatics Concrete Work13 11 20 – Aquatics Piping & Valves13 11 55 – Slide Tower13 11 56 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Grating13 11 57 – Slide Tower Fiberglass Handrail13 11 58 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Structural ShapesRE: Procurement RequirementsConstruction Drawings: Attachment A - AQ1.1SDEFINITIONS:Contractor: Vested General Contractor or Pool Contractor that will be awarded the contract for work described. The Contractor will be responsible to provide any Sub-Contractors with information as needed to complete the project.Owner: The Owner is described as the City of Brighton and the responsible parties for the Recreation Center of the City of Brighton.Procurement: The term is used to describe the Procurement Department of the City of Brighton.Aquatic Designer: The designer is described to be Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC).Pool: The term “pool(s)” will describe the pool, spa, or the like where it will be used as a general term for the body of water that is used for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.Tower: The term is a general term that applies to water slide stair tower platforms, stairs, supports, and railing.BIDDING:All bidding shall be done per project documents. No substitutions shall be made unless submitted in writing and approved by Owner/Aquatic Designer. Division 13 11 00 bidding responsibilities:Notify Procurement of any discrepancies or conflicts within the drawings prior to bid. Contractor shall be responsible for any cost issues associated with conflicts or discrepancies not brought to the attention of the Owner/Aquatic Designer as designated on the Procurement requirements prior to bid, or such time period as is listed in the bid Instructions.Include materials and equipment items as specified in the contract documents. Verify with Procurement for procedures of Addendums. The Contractor shall not be financially, schedule, or in any other way relieved for this responsibility regardless of any implied if they perceive a product as an equal item. The Contractor assumes all risk for anticipating acceptance without written approval.GENERAL SCOPE DESCRIPTION:Construct and provide all materials and accessories necessary to deliver complete and functional systems as per contract documents of:Slide Tower RenovationConstruct and provide all materials and accessories to deliver a code compliant, and fully operational aquatic systems. SUMMARY:Provide and install slide tower and related equipment as shown on the drawings, and as required for an operational, code compliant system.Any proposed change or deviation from what is shown on approved documents must be submitted to the Owner/Aquatics Designer for review prior to any work being performed. Bid should reflect what is shown on the documents; any proposed changes will be reviewed only after the bid has been awarded. RE: Section 1.04.Pool Piping and Pool Fittings: Re-circulation loop to and from pool(s) and related equipment room piping. Re: Aquatic drawings for any changes or as required.Electrical connections: All electrical equipment, hook-ups, wiring and conduit. Bonding of equipment must be done per current National Electric Code (NEC) Codes.Related Specification Sections:Concrete Work: RE: Division 13 11 05.Electrical Sub-Contractor: (As Needed)Bond and ground all pool equipment, anchors, reinforcing, and etc. as required by Article 680 of the NEC.Bond and ground outdoor pool deck(s) with 12”x12” or less bonding grid extending a minimum 3 feet horizontally from pool wall and as required by Article 680 of NEC. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:Site visits:There is a mandatory pre-bid meeting for the project as required by the City for any questions on the project and visiting the site. It is important to the contractor bidding the project to visit the site prior to bidding to understand the task at hand and to give correct pricing. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to understand the project and anticipate any issues once they visit the site. Keep in mind that the contractor will be responsible for the work to be done in the documents and any forgotten items that were not bid will still be the responsibility of the contractor at no cost to the Owner. Furnish and Install:Materials and labor necessary for construction of pool water feature complete with all equipment as specified herein, and as needed for a complete and proper installation. Drawings and specifications are to be considered as meeting minimum requirements. Contractor is responsible to ensure bid includes all requirements necessary to meet all local codes and site conditions and obtain permits required.Provide systems of fully compatible components, construction techniques and code compliant assemblies required for complete and operable systems for pool(s).Contractor shall submit a written list of all variations and deviations found that differ between drawings and specification from local code requirements or incomplete assemblies on or before the Last Date for Questions, May 3, 2011. For modifications made after award, they must be approved by Owner/Aquatic Designer and the local code authorities prior to commencing any work.Basis of Design:The basis of design is to use Fibergrate Composite Structures, Inc. for the completion of the stairs, rails, platforms, supports, and etc to complete the slide tower. Contractor to provide design drawings for the completion of the tower providing a complete system for the replacement of the stairs, rails, platforms, and supports. Design must meet the current codes as listed in the specifications for Amusement Slide Designs.Work Included (but is not necessarily limited to):Layout of slide tower: Benchmark and exact location supplied by Contractor. It is the intent of this Section to place the responsibility for the construction of the tower under one vested Contractor. The Contractor shall actually do at least the work noted below and shall coordinate and approve all work relating to the pool, pool equipment, features, controls and systems. Under this Section the Contractor shall provide but is not necessarily limited to:Coordination of pipe routing and piping block-outs as required. The tower shall be as shown on the drawings and specified by the Owner/Aquatic Designer with the indicated fiberglass and finish work to be done.Shop drawings, submittals and samples are required as per the specifications, no exceptions.The Contractor shall be experienced in slide stair tower construction for commercial grade projects meeting the qualifications listed in Section 1.10 of this spec.The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to forming, and special requirements of the pneumatically-applied construction method so that the structural integrity of the tower and construction results in a complete system without any additional costs to the Owner.Forming as required, including materials, labor, removal and discard of forming materials.Layout, Contractor shall review the site conditions to verify preliminary work is suitable for pool feature(s) required under this contract.Demolish existing slide tower as shown and provide replacement slide tower, including concrete, reinforcement steel, inserts, hardware, pipe and fittings as shown on the drawings or what may be needed to repair any stair items as needed and it must not hold water and flow through. Furnish and install finishes in areas shown on the drawings and approved by the Owner/Aquatic Designer. Check the integrity of the existing plumbing to the slide to see if it can be reused and demolish only what may be needed to complete the water connections to the existing due to adjustments for the tower platform.Care shall be taken for the demolition so not to damage any of the circulation piping of the slide.Provide all, hangers, pipe sleeves, anchorage, and supports for pool piping. Provide and install pipe sleeves in forms of other contractors at the proper locations as needed. Provide all scaffolding, rigging, hoisting, and services necessary for erection and delivery into the premises of any equipment and apparatus furnished. Remove same from premises when no longer required.Contractor to provide materials to reconstruct the slide tower. The platforms support steel look to be reusable but verify once visiting the site. The tower composite top shall be removed or platforms can be completely reconstructed as needed. All the rails and the stair stringers shall be removed and replaced. Materials used for the tower shall be based using the materials to be submitted by Fibergrate Composite Structures, Inc. Shop drawings shall be submitted showing the reconstruction of the tower and materials that are to be used. All dissimilar metals used shall have dielectric connections. Stair tread and platform surface shall be made of planks used in slide towers composed of fiberglass grating that is non-slip. All horizontal surfaces and supports must drain and not hold water. Contractor to verify there is minimal water contact with painted surfaces when bathers are going up the tower. Rails in contact with the bather must be noncorrosive, fiberglass, or aluminum.All cutting shall be done in a location where the pool will not have ground metal pieces into the pools. Care should be taken when installing the metal portion of the tower when it comes to welding and cutting. Coordinate with Facility Manager for accepted location.All supports painted to be included in the base bid. Those supports must be sand blasted and repainted. During the site visit the bases will be indicated tot eh group.Furnish, layout and install all anchors, sockets, inserts, and deck anchors that may need to be replaced when demolishing the tower. Install and adjust stair and tower components as needed.Furnish and install finish(es) including fiberglass grating, tower paint shown on drawings if affected by demolition and listed in schedules including all ceramic tile that may be damaged during construction. Protect all tile surfaces from demolition or damage until accepted by Owner. Furnish and install ceramic tile for the step as shown in drawing and if damaged by demolition or construction.Furnish and install all chlorine/bromine-resistant sealant joints on tower or within areas of pools or deck that are the Contractor's responsibility, including backer rods, primers and accessories as needed due to renovation.The Contractor shall make available on call the services of a competent and experienced field engineer to inspect the completed installation, adjust the controls for the proper set point, place the system in operation and give operation instructions to its care and use.The Contractor shall complete all the necessary applications and provide all the required data or documentation to the Building Department or Health Department to obtain approval and construction permit.The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all necessary barricades, signs, lights and flares for construction to protect workmen and the public.The Contractor shall provide for the storage of equipment and materials in excess of those allowed on site by the Contractor.The Contractor shall provide and maintain proper bracing for new and existing plumbing and feature foundations.Obtain final approval by the Local Regulating Department.BIDUse the Contractor Bid Form provided in the bid documentation.QUALITY ASSURANCE:Performance Criteria: Certain sections of the Specifications contain performance criteria rather than product descriptions. It shall be the obligation of the Contractor to insure that all criteria are satisfied and the burden of proof of conformance shall rest with the Contractor. The Owner/Aquatic Designer shall require complete calculations, past performance records and, if required, inspection trips to similar facilities to substantiate conformance. The Contractor is cautioned that he will be required to provide a finished product meeting all stated criteria and meeting or exceeding code and legal requirements.Contractor Qualifications: Must have had at least (5) years experience in the construction of the type of slide tower or renovation herein specified and must have successfully completed a minimum of (6) towers of this type to be constructed in this project. If necessary, Owner/Aquatic Designer will determine if towers have been successfully completed and operational for a minimum of two years. Contractor shall furnish complete evidence that they have facilities, equipment, personnel and schedule abilities to complete all phases of this Section.Contractor is responsible for the selection and management of the sub-contractor, as needed. Contractor is responsible for verifying that all contractors’ work is per contract drawings and specifications. Any changes, modifications or alternates in any products, material or installation will not be allowed. Any discrepancies from contract drawings and specifications that have not been approved by Owner/Aquatic Designer will be corrected at the expense of the Contractor. RE: Section 1.04.Reference Standards: Comply with the following standards:Association of Pool and Spa Professionals(APSP).Minimum Standard for Public Swimming Pools.Minimum Standard for Public Whirlpools.All local building and health codes.Public Law 110-140 “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act”National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 680.National Sanitation Foundation (NSF): Standard 50.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): Specifications referenced herein.Department of Public Health.City and County Building Codes.Gunite Contractors Association (CGA): Technical Publication.American Concrete Institute (ACI).OSHA SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS:Submit product data for review prior to ordering in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Procurement Requirements.Product Data: Submittals shall adequately and completely describe the equipment. Provide complete data describing what products are to be used for completion of the project. Send complete submittals in book form unless it is a re-submittal. To include:Concrete mix designs with previous test results from equivalent / similar mix design.Tower equipment including; fiberglass, hardware, sealants, finishes, and inserts Plans and details on sizing of fiberglass or metals, attachments, and locations.Shop Drawings: The contract documents provide direction and specific instruction regarding the assembly of the project at hand. However, at least the following information shall be portrayed and submitted for review. The contractor shall provide all specific information required herein, no exceptions. Slide structure shop drawings indicating:Support size, grade, attachmentsAny joints or waterstopsSet-backs for finishesLocation of pool fittings/imbeds as neededStair and platform detailsFinish shop drawings indicating:Material selections and colorsInstallation methods and materialsLocation of finishesLocation and layout including elevationsAll support structuresAll connections to adjacent structures, piping, etcAll finish materialsSamples: Submit, grating, tile, and other samples of materials with color options, finishes, and trim as may be requested by the Owner/Aquatic Designer.Submit a copy of the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manual and close-out documents to the Owner/Aquatic Designer for review and acceptance prior to finishing the project. The O&M manual and close-out documents shall include:Operations and maintenance instruction specific to the installation.Trouble shooting and cleaning guidesWarrantiesEquipment Manuals including: install, operations, troubleshooting, and parts listCertificates:Building Permit. Certificate of Occupancy.Equipment manufacturers’ field inspection and authorization of installOwner instruction acknowledgementOwner/Aquatic Designer final inspectionProject Record Documents: Furnish “As-Built” drawings for changes from shop drawings and buried plumbing. Include all modifications and field variations from original contract documents.Provide written authorization by pool equipment manufacturers that installation is performed in accordance with manufacturer standards for warranty protection.Provide a checklist of all loose equipment supplied, signed by the Owner or Owner’s representative. Provide start up instruction verification signed by the Owner or Owners’ representative that a factory authorized technician has completed comprehensive training on the operation and maintenance of all aquatic equipment. PROJECT CONDITIONS & EXAMINATIONS OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS:Inspection: Examine areas for conditions under which work is to be performed. Report in writing to Owner/Aquatic Designer all conditions contrary to those shown on drawings or specified herein and all other conditions that will affect satisfactory execution of work, such as improperly constructed substrates or adjoining work. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.Field Measurements: The drawings accompanying this specification are essentially diagrammatic in nature and show the general arrangement of all equipment, piping, ductwork, services, etc. Because of the small scale of the drawings, it is not possible to show all offsets, fittings and accessories, which may be required. The Contractor shall carefully investigate the structural and finish conditions of all his work and shall arrange such work accordingly; furnishing all fittings, pipe and accessories that may be required to meet such conditions. Where conditions necessitate a rearrangement, the Contractor shall obtain the Owner/Aquatic Designer’s written approval prior to bid. Starting Work: Constitutes acceptance of the conditions under which work is to be performed. After such acceptance this contractor shall at his expense, be responsible for correcting all unsatisfactory and defective work resulting from such unsatisfactory conditions.DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING:Deliver all materials and equipment to the job site in original packages fully identified, with manufacturer's label. Store off ground and protect from weather with a suitable covering.Deliver cementitious material to site in manufacturer's standard packages. Immediately upon delivery to work site, store in waterproof sheds, and the Contractor shall provide sheds required. No cementitious or other material that has become caked or hardened will be permitted in the work.Protect plastic pipe from exposure to chemicals (aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons and other esters and ketones) that might attack the material. Protect all pipes from mechanical damage and long exposure to sunlight during storage.WARRANTY:Provide one (1) year warranty covering all tower workmanship, labor, metal supports, and equipment. Grating, handrails, hardware, and other fiberglass components: The Contractor shall guarantee for two (2) years repair of the tower components covering any defects, cracks, spaulding in the tower caused by defective workmanship or material. Refer to Procurement Documents for additional requirements.Tower finish shall be warranted for defects in material and installation for a period of two (2) years from acceptance by Owner/Aquatics Designer.End of Section 13 11 0113 11 05 SLIDE TOWER CONCRETE WORK RELATED DOCUMENTS:Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and Procurement Document Sections, apply to this Section.RELATED SECTIONS:13 11 01 - Aquatics General ConditionsRe: Procurement RequirementsSoils Report if availableDEFINITIONS:Contractor: Vested General Contractor or Pool Contractor that will be awarded the contract for work described. The Contractor will be responsible to provide any Sub-Contractors with information as needed to complete the project.Owner: The Owner is described as the City of Brighton and the responsible parties for the Recreation Center of the City of Brighton.Procurement: The term is used to describe the Procurement Department of the City of Brighton.Aquatic Designer: The designer is described to be Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC)Pool: The term “pool(s)” will describe the pool, spa, or the like where it will be used as a general term for the body of water that is used for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.Tower: The term is a general term that applies to water slide stair tower platforms, stairs, supports, and railing.SUMMARY OF WORK:Furnish and install/construct all aquatic components composed of concrete including but not limited to:Construct or install side tower structure(s), including, but not limited to, concrete, reinforcement steel, inserts, hardware, waterstops, and fittings as shown on the drawings.DESCRIPTION OF WORK:Work Includes (but is not necessarily limited to):Layout:Verify that all deck work has been properly completed.Furnish and install all materials and labor to complete forming, and special requirements of the pneumatically-applied construction method so that the structural design and construction results in a complete system without any additional costs to the Owner.Furnish and install all shoring, flashing, bracing, etc. as required for retaining to prevent cave in/collapsing of earth or soil. Furnish and install all necessary reinforcing steel as per contact documents.Furnish and install all necessary piping/plumbing, embedments, accessories, etc. as per contract documents.Ground/Bond all steel as per contract documents and per code. Acquire all necessary approvals from building/health departments and Owner/Aquatics Designer prior to applying concrete.Furnish and install all concrete as indicated on contract documents. Concrete shall be constructed utilizing the most efficient methods as to minimize the amount of construction and cold joints. A monolithic structure is preferred.Execute proper installation of all waterproofing methods herein.QUALITY ASSURANCE:Refer to section 1.10 of 13 11 01, Slide Tower General Conditions.SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS:Refer to section 1.11 of 13 11 01, Slide Tower General Conditions. TESTING/FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:General: The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure the following tests are taken:Concrete: Tests to measure slump entrained air content and compressive strength shall be conducted by independent testing pressive Strength Tests: Provide minimum of 3 test cylinders per 50 cubic yards, not from same sample or fraction thereof for each class of concrete poured each day. Comply with ACI-318, Sub-section 4.3 (samples secured - ASTM C172, cylinders prepared and cured - ASTM C31, and tested - ASTM C39). Identify samples, moist cure at 70? F for five days and ship samples to laboratory.Slump and Air Content Tests: Perform on concrete from same batch as sampled for strength tests and whenever there is consistency of concrete. Slump tests shall be made in accordance with ASTM C143. Air content tests shall be made in accordance with ASTM C231. If measured slump or air content falls outside specified limits, check shall be made immediately on another portion of same sample. In event second failure, concrete shall not be used in work.Average of any three consecutive strength tests for each class of concrete, shall be equal to or greater than specified strength, and no individual test shall fall more than 500 psi below specified strength.When test results are below specified requirements or when tests of field-cured cylinders indicate deficiencies in protection and curing, Architect and Aquatic Designer may require additional tests in accordance with ACI-318, Subsection 4.3.DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING: Refer to section 1.13 of 13 11 01, Slide Tower General ConditionsPRODUCTS:CONCRETE MATERIAL:Portland Cement: ASTM C-150, Type I or II.Sand: Clean, hard, sharp particles, well graded within the following limits, and containing no more than 5% moisture:SIEVE SIZE PERCENT BY WEIGHT PASSING THROUGH3/8" screen 100%No. 4 mesh98 100%No. 8 mesh70 95%No. 16 mesh60 85%No. 30 mesh45 65%No. 50 mesh15 35%No. 100 mesh 0 5%Gunite and Shotcrete: Shall conform to GCA publications G-84 for materials and mixes.Concrete and shotcrete shall have minimum 4,000 psi compressive strength in 28 days minimum.Submit copies of concrete testing results from previous project using the mix submitted to Owner/Aquatic Designer two weeks prior to pour.Shotcrete: Low slump concrete shall be used in the walls of the swimming pool structure. It shall be pneumatically placed by the shotcrete method. The concrete mix shall be pumped in a steady flow through a steel pipe to a short section of 2" hose with 2" nozzle where it shall be blown into place by compressed air.The concrete shall have a 1"-2" slump, a water ratio of 4.92 gallons per bag and minimum compressive strength of 4000 psi at 28 days when moist cured at 70? F. The following dry mix shall be used per yard of concrete:750.0 lbs. of Cement, Type 11950.0 lbs. of Sand750.0 lbs. of 3/8” Gravel39.0 gallons of WaterThe F.H. of the sand shall not exceed 3.00 nor be less than 2.40 and the sand shall contain a minimum of 15% fines that pass through the number 50 and 3% that pass through the number 100 mesh screen. The actual mix may vary due to aggregate size and moisture content.The Contractor shall place and ground/bond all metal embedments before commencing the shotcrete work. All special pool fittings and receptacles that are to be embedded in gunite and shall be responsible for their positioning in accordance with drawings.FLY ASH:Shall conform to ASTM C618, Type C or Type F.Surface Applied shall conform to ASTM C989, Grade 120.CAST IN PLACE:Portland cement shall be ASTM-C 150, Type I Slump shall be 2”-4” (inches) with an air entrapment of 6% +/- 1.5% by volume. Water to cement ratio shall not exceed 0.49 by weight and the minimum cement content shall be 564 pounds per cubic yard – 6 bag mix.Maximum allowable 7 day compressive field strength shall be 4000 psi when cured. NON SHRINK GROUT:Shall be:Upcon High Flow, as manufactured by Upco Company, Cleveland OhioSikaQuikrete REINFORCING STEEL:Steel Reinforcing: Use deformed bars of sizes shown on the drawings conforming ASTM A 615 Grade 60.Steel Reinforcing Placement:Placing reinforcing steel in conformance with the information on the Contract Drawings and CRSI Recommended Minimum length of splices shall be as shown in table on Contract Drawings. Tie splices with 18-gauge annealed wire as specified in the referenced CRSI standard.Submit shop drawings for fabrication, bending, and placement of concrete reinforcement. Comply with the ACI 315 "Manual Standard Practice for Detailed Reinforced Concrete Structures." Show bar schedules, diagrams of bent bars, arrangements and assemblies, as required for the fabrication and placement of concrete reinforcement.EXECUTIONPROTECTION:Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all adjacent objects, structures, etc. from overshooting, oversplash, spilling, rebounding of all concrete work.Any damaged surface caused by application of concrete shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense. Curing:Concrete shall be cured using proper methods to prevent shrinkage cracking/fractures.Use of curing compounds shall be submitted for acceptance by Owner/Aquatic Designer.Continuously moisture cure for no less than 7 days. RE: ACI 308Protect un-cured concrete from all weather and job-site hazards. Remove and discard of all forms and protection material once concrete has sufficiently cured.SHOTCRETE OR CONCRETE WORK:Compressive Strength Test: Minimum 4000 psi in 28 days for both gunite and shotcrete work.Submittals: Copy of test results to Owner/Aquatic Designer after all test have been completed.Placing of Concrete: Placing of gunite or shotcrete: Conforming to the requirements of GCA Publication G-84, ACI 509, and as specified herein.Gunite:Mixing: Mix dry in batch mixing machine for a period of not less than 1 minute.Mix and Strengthen: As specified in Part 2.Shotcrete:Mixing time for materials delivered by ready mix trucks to the job site shall not exceed 1 1/2 hours or 250 revolutions of the drum whichever comes first. Additional water may be added at job site only if requested by pool contractor. When additional water is added, drum shall be rotated a minimum of 30 additional revolutions.A delivery ticket shall be furnished to Owner/Aquatic Designer with the following information:Name of concrete firm.Serial number of ticket.Date.Truck number.Specific class of concrete.Amount of concrete.Time loaded.Water added.Time unloaded.Location of pour.Concrete Placement:Place concrete against original undisturbed soil, thoroughly compacted earth, or existing concrete that will not yield during placing operation.Remove all loose, fine aggregate or rebound from surfaces receiving concrete before placing succeeding layers. Whenever possible, first layer shall entirely cover reinforcing steel to secure it in proper position.Where new concrete is applied against concrete, thoroughly clean the existing surface and drench with water at least twice on the day before placing new concrete. Surfaces upon which concrete will be applied shall be sufficiently damp to prevent excessive absorption of water content in new concrete mix, but not so wet as to overcome suction.Concrete deposited on vertical surfaces shall be shot at right angle to surface starting at the bottom and continuing upward. Build up in layers of a thickness that will not slump, allowing sufficient time between placing of layers for initial set to take place.Finishing: When thickness and planes outlined by forms and gauging wires have been reached, rod surfaces to true lines. After rodding, remove gauging wires. Finish, all exposed surfaces to straight and true lines, gun finish as left by nozzle, or cut finish.SYNTHETIC FIBER REINFORCEMENT:Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement:Material: 100 percent virgin homopolymer polypropylene multifilament fibers, containing no reprocessed olefin materials.Conformance: ASTM C 1116, Type III.UL Report File No. R8534-11.Southwest Certification Services (SWCS), Omega Point Laboratories No. 8662-1.Mixing:Add synthetic fiber reinforcement to concrete mixture in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.Add synthetic fiber reinforcement into concrete mixer before, during, or after batching other concrete materials.Application Rate: Add synthetic fiber reinforcement at standard application rate of 1.5 pounds per cubic yard (0.90 kg/m3) of concrete.Mix synthetic fiber reinforcement in concrete mixer in accordance with mixing time and speed of ASTM C 94 to ensure uniform distribution and random orientation of fibers throughout concrete and it must be used in conjunction with rebar.Acceptable Manufacturer:Propex Concrete Systems Corp.WARRANTY:Special Project Warranty on Concrete Structure: The Contractor shall guarantee for two (2) years repair of the concrete shell structure(s) covering any defects, cracks, caused by defective workmanship or material.CLEAN UP AND PROTECTION:After work of this section has been completed, cleanup work area and remove all equipment, excess materials, and debris. Protect pool from damage until time of final completion. Remove and replace finishes, which are chipped, cracked, abraded, improperly adhered, or otherwise damaged.END OF SECTION 13 11 0513 11 20 SLIDE TOWER PIPING & VALVES (As needed)RELATED DOCUMENTS:Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and Division 01 of Specification of Sections, apply to this Section.RELATED SECTIONS:13 11 01 - Slide Tower General ConditionsRE: Procurement RequirementsSUMMARY OF WORK:Furnish and install all materials and labor for all aquatics:Slide related piping / plumbing. Slide plumbing and pipe support systems.All components necessary to deliver a fully operational system and as required per code. DEFINITIONS:Contractor: Vested General Contractor or Pool Contractor that will be awarded the contract for work described. The Contractor will be responsible to provide any Sub-Contractors with information as needed to complete the project.Owner: The Owner is described as the City of Brighton and the responsible parties for the Recreation Center of the City of Brighton.Procurement: The term is used to describe the Procurement Department of the City of Brighton.Aquatic Designer: The designer is described to be Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC)Pool: The term “pool(s)” will describe the pool, spa, or the like where it will be used as a general term for the body of water that is used for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.Tower: The term is a general term that applies to water slide stair tower platforms, stairs, supports, plumbing, and railing.DESCRIPTION OF WORK:Work Includes (but is not necessarily limited to):Coordination of pipe routing and piping block-outs as required. Pipe installation and testing to reuse plumbing that is existing and replace as needed for new tower connections due to elevation changes.Provide all hangers, pipe sleeves, anchorage, and supports for pool piping as needed. Provide and install all silicone / rubber protection caps on ends of all bolts and support corners as needed. QUALITY ASSURANCE:Refer to section 1.10 of 13 11 01, Slide Tower General Conditions.SUBMITTALS & SHOP DRAWINGS:Refer to section 1.11 of 13 11 01, Slide Tower General Conditions.PRODUCTS:VALVES AND PIPING MATERIALS (As Needed):Valve Connections: Provide valves suitable to connect to adjoining piping as specified for pipe joint. Use line size valves.Use of Valves:Pipe sizes 3" - 12" - Butterfly.Butterfly Valves: Butterfly valves 3" - 12" shall be wafer design flangeless or lug bodies shall be suitable for use between ANSI 125 or 150 lb. flanges. All valves 3” through 6” shall be lever handle style unless otherwise called out on the plans. All valves 8” and larger shall be gear drive, Spears or equal.Butterfly valves 14" - 24" shall be lug body designBodies of the flangeless design shall be provided with at least four (4) bolt guides to center the valve in the pipeline. All butterfly valves shall have a PVC or aluminum bronze body with nickel coated disc, one piece stainless steel shaft with Buna-N or EPDM seat minimum 150 PSI rating.All butterfly valves 3" - 6" shall have 10 positions locking in handle, butterfly valves 8" - 24" shall have gear operators and chain operators as required.All valves shall be as manufactured by Spears or equal as approved by the Owner/Aquatic Designer Miscellaneous valves 1/2" - 2 1/2" - PVC True Union Ball Valves.Check Valves: Furnish and install as shown on the drawings. Shall be PVC water or spring style with Spacer. Must be one full pipe size larger than installed pipe size to eliminate flow restrictions. Models as manufactured by Techno Check or Praher. EXECUTIONPIPING AND PIPE FITTINGS - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS:Work Included: Pipe, fittings, connections, wall penetrations, hangers and supports, equipment bases and supports, excavation and backfill.References:ANSI/ASTM D1784 - Rigid poly (PVC) compounds and chlorinated poly (CPVC) compounds. Must be NSF listed for potable water.ANSI/ASTM D2564 - Solvent cements for poly vinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe and fittings.ANSI/ASTM D2729 - Poly vinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings.ASTM B88 - Seamless copper water tube.ASTM D2855 - Practice for making solvent cemented joints with PVC pipe and fittings.Epslon Engineering Manual for plastic piping systems.Pipe Placement and Use:Use the prescribed pipe type in the following areas. All plastic pipe flanges shall be schedule 40 PVC with neoprene gaskets where required.All buried filter supply lines to feature(s), PVC schedule 40, solvent weld under pool slabs.All above grade piping inside the pump mechanical room, non-corrosive piping meeting building code.Hangers and Support:All mechanical room piping must be properly supported to eliminate any movement during operation or at restart of pumps using the schedule indicated on the drawings as a guideline.It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to properly support piping at the tower as needed.Use of the proper hanger for the conditions is essential. All piping must be supported laterally as well as vertically hung.Piping (as necessary):Piping must be laid on a grade so it will drain completely by gravity to prevent damage. In all instances where gravity drainage is not provided, the Contractor shall install drain valves and french drains so that all lines can be drained completely. Shop drawings will be required on any such installation.Cut all pipe with mechanical cutter without damage to the pipe.Locate all valves for maximum operation accessibility.Placing and Laying: Inspect pipe for defects before installation. Clean the interior of pipe thoroughly of foreign matter and keep clean during laying operation. Pipe shall not be laid in water or when trench conditions are unstable. When work is not in progress, open ends of pipe and fittings shall be securely closed so that no trench water, earth or other substance will enter the pipes or fittings.Threaded Joints: After cutting and before threading, the pipe shall be reamed and shall have burrs removed. Screw joints shall be made with graphite or inert filler and oil or with an approved graphite compound applied to male threads only. Threads shall be full-cut and not more than 3 threads on the pipe remained exposed. Use Teflon II tape on the male threads of all threaded pipe joints. Caulking of threaded joints to stop or prevent leaks will not be permitted. Unions shall be provided where required for disconnection of exposed piping. Unions will be permitted where access is provided.Solvent welded joints: Shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.Cross Connections: Installation shall be made that will prevent any cross connection or inter-connection between distribution supply for drinking purposes and the swimming pool that will permit a backflow of water into the potable water supply. Mechanical Piping Identification (as needed): All piping in Mechanical Room to be labeled with description of line and arrows indicating direction of flow, with directional flow arrows or equal at 10' intervals. All labels shall be in conformance with the scheme for identification of piping systems (ANSI A13.1, 1981) sponsored by the National Safety Council, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and OSHA. Provide color codes as per local code requirements, if non exist use the following:Raw Water - BlueHeated Water - RedFiltered Water - Green Chlorine/Bromine – YellowWastewater - Black CO2 or Acid - Orange Testing and Flushing of Piping:Pressure Piping: After pipe has been laid, joints completed the trench should be partially backfilled-leaving joints exposed for examination. Subject lines to hydrostatic of not less than 25 psi, joints shall remain watertight under this pressure for a period of 2 hours. All buried pipe and pressure testing shall be check by the Owners/Aquatic Designer representative to verify that the support, workmanship, fittings, materials and mechanical soundness meet specifications before Contractor completes backfilling. Notification of the Owner/Aquatic Designer through the Contractor is required a minimum of 72 hours prior to planned backfilling.Gravity Lines: A water test shall be applied to all gravity drain piping systems, either in their entirety or in sections. All openings shall be tightly plugged and each system filled with water and tested with the equivalent of at least 10 foot of head pressure. Water shall be kept in the system under test, for at least 15 minutes before inspection starts. System shall be tight at all joints and no water loss shall occur for a period of two hours.Flushing: All pipelines leading to the pool shall be thoroughly flushed and cleaned with chlorinated water before pool is filled and placed in use.Coordinate all pool related pipe and trenching with all other trades.CLEAN UP AND PROTECTION:After work of this section has been completed, clean up work area and remove all equipment, excess materials, and debris. Protect pool from damage until time of final completion. Remove and replace finishes, which are chipped, cracked, abraded, improperly adhered, or otherwise damaged.END OF SECTION 13 11 2013 11 55 SLIDE TOWERRELATED DOCUMENTS:Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and Procurement Document Sections, apply to this Section.RELATED SECTIONS:13 11 01 - Slide Tower General Conditions13 11 05 - Slide Tower Concrete Work13 11 20 - Slide Tower Piping & Valves13 11 56 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Grating13 11 57 – Slide Tower Fiberglass Handrail13 11 58 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Structural ShapesRE: Procurement RequirementsDEFINITIONS:Contractor: Vested General Contractor or Pool Contractor that will be awarded the contract for work described. The Contractor will be responsible to provide any Sub-Contractors with information as needed to complete the project.Owner: The Owner is described as the City of Brighton and the responsible parties for the Recreation Center of the City of Brighton.Procurement: The term is used to describe the Procurement Department of the City of Brighton.Aquatic Designer: The designer is described to be Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC)Pool: The term “pool(s)” will describe the pool, spa, or the like where it will be used as a general term for the body of water that is used for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.Tower: The term is a general term that applies to water slide stair tower platforms, stairs, supports, and railing.SUMMARY OF WORK:Furnish and install all materials and labor for:Slide Tower as per contract documents.All components necessary to deliver a fully operational system and as required per code. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:Contractor to furnish and install the slide tower with the following responsibilities Contractor to furnish and install above ground components, including:Towers / StairsSupportsPlatformsPiping adjustmentsPiping to connection point of flume with plumbing supports as neededInstallation supervision, ride testing and certification.Labor, materials and equipment to complete the installation.Sand blast and repaint supports that have new concrete bases that haven’t been painted to support the slide flume.QUALITY ASSURANCE:The Contractor shall have not less than five (5) years experience in the design and fabrication of similar stair towers.The slide tower erection supervisor shall have not less than five (5) years experience in the assembly of fiberglass or composite stair towers or demonstrate experience in similar applications.CODES and STANDARDS:Refer to section 13 11 01, Slide Tower General ConditionsIn addition to complying with all applicable codes and regulations, comply with pertinent recommendations contained in:Water slide flumes shall comply with “WWA Considerations for Operating Safety”, 1989, as published by the World Waterpark Association.“Specifications for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings” of the American Institute of Steel Construction.“Code for Welding in Building Construction” of the American Welding Society.“Specifications for Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel” of the American Institute of Steel Construction.“Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures”, Publication ACI 315-92 of the American Concrete Institute.“Structural Concrete for Buildings”, Publication ACI 301-96 of the American Concrete Institute.Where provisions of pertinent codes and standards conflict with this specification, the more stringent shall govern.SUBMITTALS:Submit product data for review prior to ordering in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Procurement Requirements.Engineering Drawings:Within thirty (30) days after award of Contract, and before any materials are delivered to the job site, submit the following drawings to the Owner/Aquatic Designer for approval:Tower component details, including interface at slide entry.Flume structural support system details at tower.Show all weld connections when necessary, both shop and field by the currently recommended symbols of the American Welding Society, when applicable.All shop drawings shall be certified and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the state of product installation.The supplier shall certify to the Owner/Aquatic Designer that the depth, width and length of each receiving tower are acceptable and compatible with safety standards for the supplier’s designed product.Shop Drawings: The contract documents provide direction and specific instruction regarding the assembly of the project at hand. However, at least the following information shall be portrayed and submitted for review. The contractor shall provide all specific information required herein, no exceptions. Slide structure shop drawings indicating.Slide shop drawings indicating:Rebar size, grade, patternsAny joints or waterstopsPipe reconnection as needed for towerElevationsPipe support and hanging systemsValvesSpecial headersFinish shop drawings indicating:Material selections and colorsInstallation methods and materialsLocation of finishesSamples: Submit paint, grating, and other samples of materials with color options, finishes, and trim as may be requested by the Owner/Aquatic Designer.Certificates:Building Permit. Certificate of Occupancy.Equipment manufacturers’ field inspection and authorization of installOwner instruction acknowledgementOwner/Aquatic Designer final inspectionDELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:Deliver all materials and equipment to the job site in original packages fully identified, with manufacturer's label. Store off ground and protect from weather and any other job-site related hazards with a suitable covering.PRODUCTS:FLUME STRUCTURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM:Components:Structure steel bases that have new concrete placed underneath must be sand blasted and repainted. Use color Owner has used in previous project to match other tower items painted. Indication of which bases would need to be redone will be shown at mandatory on-site meeting.TOWER AND STAIRWAY SYSTEM:Basis of Design:The basis of design is to use Fibergrate Composite Structures, Inc. for the completion of the stairs, rails, platforms, supports, and etc to complete the slide tower. Contractor to provide design drawings for the completion of the tower providing a complete system for the replacement of the stairs, rails, platforms, and supports. Design must meet the current codes as listed in the specifications for Amusement Slide ponents:Tower column, cross bracing, tension rods, stairway supports, stairway sections and handrails shall be fiberglass, designed and prefabricated for bolt-up installation. Guardrail, balustrade and handrails shall be fiberglass tubing.Prefabricated stairway sections shall include stringers and stair treads. All items fiberglass, all stairs of fiberglass non-slip design. Stairway system, handrails and guardrails shall comply with all applicable codes.All stairs shall connect to sloped deck, no concrete step pads will be allowed.Platforms and stair treads shall be designed to provide a non-corrosive, non-slip surface.Handrails shall be fiberglass, aluminum, or other non-corrosive material that is able to come in different colors.Concrete foundations, columns and flatwork as required by the design.Treads and platforms must be made of fiberglass or PVC material.Tower and structure components to be painted. Painted items shall have minimal contact with the water coming from the tower or bathers in wet bathing suits going up the stair tower. Owner/Aquatic Designer to choose colors for components.Acceptable Manufactures:Fibergrate Composite Structures, Inc., 303-449-5702Precision Fibre Structures, Inc., 604-513-1400Splashtacular, 800-844-5334Whitewater West, Inc, 614-857-9200ProSlide Technology, Inc., 613-526-5522STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS:Design:Structural supports, tower and walkway systems shall be designed to safely support these facilities given the following design criteria: (to be verified by slide manufacture)Seismic zone: Zone IWind speed of 85 mph. Exposure C Per Applicable Code Requirements.Snow load of Per Applicable Code Requirements.Live load of Per Applicable Code Requirements.Other criteria as may be required by local regulatory authorities.All concrete/footings shall have a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 4,000 psiPipe Columns: All pipe columns shall meet the requirements of ASTM A-53, seamless, Grade B, minimum Fy=35,000 psi if steel.Tubing: All rectangular or square tubing shall meet the requirements of ASTM A-500, Grade B if steel.Bolts and Nuts:All high strength bolts shall meet the requirements of ASTM A-325.Use high strength friction bolts for all bolted connections unless otherwise indicated.Make bolt holes 1/16” larger than nominal bolt diameter.Anchor Bolts: All anchor bolts shall meet the requirements of ASTM A-36.All exposed bolts must be protected with silicone / rubber protection caps. STEEL PROTECTION (As needed): Unless otherwise specified, all steel shall be hot dip galvanized for maximum corrosion protection.Tower steps shall be coordinated to be flush with concrete walkway to steps. Raised concrete platforms or landings will not be accepted.All components including stairs, support columns / arms, railings, handrails, gates, etc. shall be painted. Color(s) to be submitted and approved by Owner/Aquatic Designer.EXECUTION:GENERAL (As needed):Construct all fiberglass water slides and structural support systems in accordance with the approved Shop Drawings and all pertinent regulations and standards.Tolerance: Align all structural steel straight, plumb and level with a tolerance of 1 in 500.Fiberglass Joints: All flange to flange connections shall be made utilizing the waterproof caulking supplied by the water slide supplier and shall be joined in such a way as to provide for a safe and matless ride. All joints shall be aligned for a completely smooth riding surface, that is, alignment must be within 1/64” and in no case shall the downstream side of the joint be above the upstream side of the joint.Steel Finishes: Any field welds or scarred surfaces shall be cleaned and cold galvanized with zinc rich paint.Welds: For details of joints, comply with requirements for AWS joints accepted without qualification tests.Use ASTM A-233, E-70XX series electrodes.Follow applicable sections of AWS specificationsTypes of Welds (unless otherwise noted):Make all fillet welds ?” minimum.Make all butt welds full penetration welds.DISCREPANCIES: In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify the Owner/Aquatic Designer. Do not proceed with fabrication or installation in areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies are fully resolved. CLEAN UP:Upon completion of the work of this Section, immediately remove all fiberglass, debris and rubbish occasioned by this work to the approval of the Owner/Aquatic Designer and at no additional cost to the Owner.WARRANTY:Provide one (1) year warranty covering all pool workmanship, materials, and equipment. Refer to Division 01 of the Specifications for additional requirements.Special Project Warranty on Concrete Structure: The Contractor shall guarantee for two (2) years repair of the structure(s) covering any defects, cracks, caused by defective workmanship or material.All standard manufacturer's warranties shall apply to all equipment and products provided by the Contractor.End of Section 13 11 55PART 1 – 13 11 56 SLIDE TOWER FIBERGLASS GRATING PART 1 GENERAL RELATED DOCUMENTS:Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and Procurement Document Sections, apply to this Section.RELATED SECTIONS:13 11 01 - Slide Tower General Conditions13 11 05 - Slide Tower Concrete Work13 11 20 - Slide Tower Piping & Valves13 11 57 – Slide Tower Fiberglass Handrail13 11 58 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Structural ShapesRE: Procurement RequirementsDEFINITIONS:Contractor: Vested General Contractor or Pool Contractor that will be awarded the contract for work described. The Contractor will be responsible to provide any Sub-Contractors with information as needed to complete the project.Owner: The Owner is described as the City of Brighton and the responsible parties for the Recreation Center of the City of Brighton.Procurement: The term is used to describe the Procurement Department of the City of Brighton.Aquatic Designer: The designer is described to be Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC)Pool: The term “pool(s)” will describe the pool, spa, or the like where it will be used as a general term for the body of water that is used for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.Tower: The term is a general term that applies to water slide stair tower platforms, stairs, supports, and railing.SCOPE OF WORKThe Contractor shall furnish, fabricate (where necessary), and install all fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) items, with all appurtenances, accessories and incidentals necessary to produce a complete, operable and serviceable installation as shown on the Contract Drawings and as specified herein, and in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.REFERENCESThe publications listed below (latest revision applicable) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein. The publications are referred to within the text by the designation only.AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) Test Methods:ASTM D 635Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of SelfSupporting Plastics in a Horizontal PositionASTM D 732 Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch ToolASTM E 84 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building MaterialsCONTRACTOR SUBMITTALSThe Contractor shall furnish shop drawings of all fabricated gratings and accessories in accordance with the provisions of this Section and per the requirements of the Procurement Documents.The Contractor shall furnish manufacturer's shop drawings clearly showing material sizes, types, styles, part or catalog numbers, complete details for the fabrication of and erection of components including, but not limited to, location, lengths, type and sizes of fasteners, clip angles, member sizes, and connection details.The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s published literature including structural design data, structural properties data, grating load/deflection tables, corrosion resistance tables, certificates of compliance, test reports as applicable, concrete anchor systems and their allowable load tables, and design calculations for systems not sized or designed in the contract documents.The Contractor may be requested to submit sample pieces of each item specified herein for acceptance by the Owner/Aquatic Designer as to quality and color. Sample pieces shall be manufactured by the method to be used in the work.QUALITY ASSURANCEAll items to be provided under this Section shall be furnished only by manufacturers having a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the design and manufacture of similar products and systems. Additionally, if requested, a record of at least five (5) previous, separate, similar successful installations in the last five (5) years shall be provided.Manufacturer shall offer a 3 year limited warranty on all FRP products against defects in materials and workmanship.Manufacturer shall be certified to the ISO 9001-2000 standard. Manufacturer shall provide proof of certification from at least two other quality assurance programs for its facilities or products (UL, DNV, ABS, USCG, AARR).PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGEDelivery of Materials: Manufactured materials shall be delivered in original, unbroken pallets, packages, containers, or bundles bearing the label of the manufacturer. Adhesives, resins and their catalysts and hardeners shall be crated or boxed separately and noted as such to facilitate their movement to a dry indoor storage facility.Storage of Products: All materials shall be carefully handled to prevent them from abrasion, cracking, chipping, twisting, other deformations, and other types of damage. Store items in an enclosed area and free from contact with soil and water. Store adhesives, resins and their catalysts and hardeners in dry indoor storage facilities between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 29 degrees Celsius) until they are required.PART 2 PRODUCTS2.01MANUFACTURERA. Pultruded grating shall be Safe-T-Span? as manufactured by:Fibergrate Composite Structures Inc.5151 Belt Line Road, Suite 700Dallas, Texas 75254-7028 USA(800) 5274043(972) 2501530 FaxGENERALAll FRP items furnished under this Section shall be composed of fiberglass reinforcement and resin in qualities, quantities, properties, arrangements and dimensions as necessary to meet the design requirements and dimensions as specified in the Contract Documents.Fiberglass reinforcement shall be a combination of continuous roving, continuous strand mat, and surfacing veil in sufficient quantities as needed by the application and/or physical properties required.Resins shall be VINYL ESTER or ISOPHTHALIC with chemical formulations as necessary to provide the corrosion resistance to pool water, strength and other physical properties as required.All finished surfaces of FRP items and fabrications shall be smooth, resinrich, free of voids and without dry spots, cracks, crazes or unreinforced areas. All glass fibers shall be well covered with resin to protect against their exposure due to wear or weathering.All pultruded structural shapes shall be further protected from ultraviolet (UV) light with 1) integral UV inhibitors in the resin and 2) a synthetic surfacing veil to help produce a resin rich surface.All FRP products shall have a tested flame spread rating of 15 or less per ASTM E84 Tunnel Test. Gratings shall also have a tested burn time of less than 30 seconds and an extent of burn rate of less than or equal to 10 millimeters per ASTM D635.All grating clips shall be manufactured of Type 316SS (stainless steel).PULTRUDED GRATINGManufacture: Grating components shall be high strength and high stiffness pultruded elements having a maximum of 70% and a minimum of 60% glass content (by weight) of continuous roving and continuous strand mat fiberglass reinforcements. The finished surface of the product shall be provided with a surfacing veil to provide a resin rich surface which improves corrosion resistance and resistance to ultraviolet degradation. Bearing bars shall be interlocked and epoxied in place with a two piece cross rod system to provide a mechanical and chemical lock. Cross rods should be below the walking surface of the grating. Gratings with cross rods that are flush with the walking surface are excluded.Nonslip surfacing: Grating shall be provided with a silica sand grit bonded and baked to the top surface of the finished grating product.Fire rating: Grating shall be fire retardant with a tested flame spread rating of 25 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84. Manufacturer may be required to provide certification of ASTM E84 test on grating panels from an independent testing laboratory. Test data shall be from full scale testing of actual production grating, of the same type and material supplied on the project. Test data performed only on the base resin shall not be acceptable.Resin system: The resin system used in the manufacture of the grating shall be VEFR, VINYL ESTER or ISOFR, ISOPHTHALIC. Manufacturer may be required to submit corrosion data from tests performed on actual grating products in standard chemical environments. Corrosion resistance data of the base resin from the manufacturer is not a true indicator of grating corrosion resistance and shall not be accepted.Color: To be submitted, Selection by Owner/Aquatic Designer.Depth: 1" deep load bars with a tolerance of plus or minus 1/32".Mesh Configuration: 1.7" load bar spacing; 12" tie bar spacing on centers. Grating shall be SAFE-T-SPAN? T1210V or T1210I as manufactured by Fibergrate Composite Structures Incorporated.Load/Deflection: Grating shall meet manufacturers published safe recommended loadings with deflection not to exceed the following: Uniform distributed load over a 42" span: 50 pounds per square foot, with a maximum deflection of 0.11".Substitutions: Other products of equal strength, stiffness, corrosion resistance and overall quality may be submitted with the proper supporting data to the engineer for approval. GRATING FABRICATION Measurements: Grating supplied shall meet the minimum dimensional requirements as shown or specified. The Contractor shall provide and/or verify measurements in field for work fabricated to fit field conditions as required by grating manufacturer to complete the work. Determine correct size and locations of required holes or cutouts from field dimensions before grating fabrication.Layout: Each grating section shall be readily removable, except where indicated on drawings. Manufacturer to provide openings and holes where located on the contract drawings. Grating supports shall be provided at openings in the grating by contractor where necessary to meet load/deflection requirements specified herein. Grating openings which fit around protrusions (pipes, cables, machinery, etc.) shall be discontinuous at approximately the centerline of opening so each section of grating is readily removable. Sealing: All shop fabricated grating cuts shall be coated with vinyl ester resin to provide maximum corrosion resistance. All field fabricated grating cuts shall be coated similarly by the contractor in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.Hardware: Type 316 stainless steel holddown clips shall be provided and spaced at a maximum of four feet apart with a minimum of four per piece of grating, or as recommended by the manufacturer. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01INSPECTIONShop inspection is authorized may be required by the Owner/Aquatic Designer. The fabricator shall give ample notice to Contractor prior to the beginning of any fabrication work so that inspection may be provided.The grating shall be as free, as commercially possible, from visual defects such as foreign inclusions, delamination, blisters, resin burns, air bubbles and pits. 3.02INSTALLATIONContractor shall install gratings in accordance with manufacturer’s assembly drawings. Lock grating panels securely in place with holddown fasteners as specified herein. Field cut and drill fiberglass reinforced plastic products with carbide or diamond tipped bits and blades. Seal cut or drilled surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Follow manufacturer's instructions when cutting or drilling fiberglass products or using resin products; provide adequate ventilation.End of Section 13 11 56PART 1 – 13 11 57 SLIDE TOWER FIBERGLASS HANDRAIL PART 1 GENERAL RELATED DOCUMENTS:Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and Procurement Document Sections, apply to this Section.RELATED SECTIONS:13 11 01 - Slide Tower General Conditions13 11 05 - Slide Tower Concrete Work13 11 20 - Slide Tower Piping & Valves13 11 56 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Grating13 11 58 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Structural ShapesRE: Procurement RequirementsDEFINITIONS:Contractor: Vested General Contractor or Pool Contractor that will be awarded the contract for work described. The Contractor will be responsible to provide any Sub-Contractors with information as needed to complete the project.Owner: The Owner is described as the City of Brighton and the responsible parties for the Recreation Center of the City of Brighton.Procurement: The term is used to describe the Procurement Department of the City of Brighton.Aquatic Designer: The designer is described to be Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC)Pool: The term “pool(s)” will describe the pool, spa, or the like where it will be used as a general term for the body of water that is used for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.Tower: The term is a general term that applies to water slide stair tower platforms, stairs, supports, and railing.SCOPE OF WORKThis specification is for a pultruded fiberglass handrail system in compliance with IBC 2003 and OSHA 1910-23 for industrial occupancies only.REFERENCESThe publications listed below (latest revision applicable) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein. The publications are referred to within the text by the designation only.AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) Test Methods.ASTM D-638-Tensile Properties of PlasticsASTM D-790-Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced PlasticsASTM D-2344-Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength of Parallel Fiber Composites by Short Beam MethodASTM D-495-High Voltage, Low-Current, Dry Arc Resistance of Solid Electrical InsulationASTM D-696-Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion for PlasticsASTM E-84-Surface Burning Characteristics of Building MaterialsNTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC.The International Building Code, 2003THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Federal Register, Volume 39, No. 125, Section 1910.23CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALSThe Contractor shall furnish shop drawings of all fabricated gratings and accessories in accordance with the provisions of this Section and per the requirements of the Procurement Documents.The Contractor shall furnish manufacturer's shop drawings clearly showing material sizes, types, styles, part or catalog numbers, complete details for the fabrication of and erection of components including, but not limited to, location, lengths, type and sizes of fasteners, clip angles, member sizes, and connection details.The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s published literature including structural design data, structural properties data, grating load/deflection tables, corrosion resistance tables, certificates of compliance, test reports as applicable, concrete anchor systems and their allowable load tables, and design calculations for systems not sized or designed in the contract documents, sealed by a Professional Engineer.The Contractor may be requested to submit sample pieces of each item specified herein for acceptance by the Owner/Aquatic Designer as to quality and color. Sample pieces shall be manufactured by the method to be used in the work.QUALITY ASSURANCEAll items to be provided under this Section shall be furnished only by manufacturers having a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the design and manufacture of similar products and systems. Additionally, if requested, a record of at least five (5) previous, separate, similar successful installations in the last five (5) years shall be provided.Manufacturer shall offer a 3 year limited warranty on all FRP products against defects in materials and workmanship.Manufacturer shall be certified to the ISO 9001-2000 standard. Manufacturer shall provide proof of certification from at least two other quality assurance programs for it’s facilities or products (UL, DNV, ABS, USCG, AARR).PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGEDelivery of Materials: Manufactured materials shall be delivered in original, unbroken pallets, packages, containers, or bundles bearing the label of the manufacturer. Adhesives, resins and their catalysts and hardeners shall be crated or boxed separately and noted as such to facilitate their movement to a dry indoor storage facility.Storage of Products: All materials shall be carefully handled to prevent them from abrasion, cracking, chipping, twisting, other deformations, and other types of damage. Store items in an enclosed area and free from contact with soil and water. Store adhesives, resins and their catalysts and hardeners in dry indoor storage facilities between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 29 degrees Celsius) until they are required.PART 2 PRODUCTS2.01MANUFACTURERA. Handrail system to be Dynarail? as manufactured by:Fibergrate Composite Structures Inc.5151 Belt Line Road, Suite 700Dallas, Texas 75254-7028 USA(800) 5274043(972) 2501530 FaxGENERALAll posts and rails are to be DYNAFORM? FRP structural shapes manufactured by the pultrusion process. The structural shapes shall be composed of fiberglass reinforcement and resin in qualities, quantities, properties, arrangements and dimensions as necessary to meet the design requirements and dimensions specified in the Contract Documents.Fiberglass reinforcement shall be a combination of continuous roving, continuous strand mat, and surfacing veil in sufficient quantities as needed by the application and/or physical properties required.Resins shall be DYNAFORM? ISO-FR, an isophthalic polyester with chemical formulation necessary to provide the corrosion resistance, strength and other physical properties as required.All finished surfaces of FRP items and fabrications shall be smooth, resinrich, free of voids and without dry spots, cracks, crazes or unreinforced areas. All glass fibers shall be well covered with resin to protect against their exposure due to wear or weathering.All pultruded structural shapes shall be further protected from ultraviolet (UV) attack with 1) integral UV inhibitors in the resin, 2) a synthetic surfacing veil to help produce a resin rich surface, and 3) an appropriate UV resistant coating for outdoor exposures.All FRP products shall have a tested flame spread rating of 25 or less per ASTM E84 Tunnel Test. Top and bottom rails are to be 1.75" x 0.125" (44.4 mm x 3.2 mm) wall square tube, the posts are to be 2.125" x 0.1875" (53.9 mm x 4.8 mm) wall square tube and kickplate is to be ?" deep x 4" wide with two reinforcing ribs.The completed handrail installation shall meet the following load requirements with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0:Concentrated Load: 200 lb (891 N) applied in any direction at the top rail.Uniform Load: 50 lb/lf (730.5 N/m) of the top rail in any direction.Loads are assumed not to act concurrently.Colors for all rails, posts, and kick plates are to be submitted for Owner/ Aquatic Designer to choose available colors.All fasteners used in the railing system are to be 316 SS. Rivets to be 18-8 SS.Pultruded structural shapes used in the handrail are to have the minimum longitudinal mechanical properties listed below:PropertyASTM MethodValueUnitsTensile StrengthD-63830,000 (206)psi (MPa)Tensile ModulusD-6382.5 x 106 (17.2)psi (GPa)Flexural StrengthD-79030,000 (206)psi (MPa)Flexural ModulusD-7901.8 x 106 (12.4)psi (GPa)Flexural Modulus (Full Section)N/A2.8 x 106 (19.3)psi (GPa)Short Beam Shear (Transverse)D-23444,500 (31)psi (MPa)Shear Modulus (Transverse)N/A4.5 x 105 (3.1)psi (GPa)Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionD-6968.0 x 10-6(1.4 x 10 -6)in/in/°F(cm/cm/°C)Flame SpreadE-8425 or lessN/APART 3 EXECUTION FABRICATIONThe handrail post/rail connection is to be fabricated such that the rails are unbroken and continuous through the post without the use of packs or splices. The bottom rail is to be installed through the post at a prepared hole made to fit the outside dimensions of the rail. The top rail is to fit into a machined, u-shaped pocket formed into top of the post such that the rail is located at the center of the post. All exposed post corners are to be radiused to eliminate sharp edges. The rails are to be joined to the post through a combination of bonding and riveting. No sharp, protruding edges are to remain after assembly of the handrail. Spacing of the posts shall not exceed 6'-0" (1.83 m).The bases of the posts are to be attached according to the contract drawings. The bases of the posts are to be reinforced to a height of 8.5" (254 mm).When required, rails are to be spliced using a 10" (152.4 mm) length of 1.5" x 1/8" (38.1 mm x 3.2 mm) FRP square tube bonded and riveted into place using epoxy adhesive and 18-8 stainless steel rivets.To avoid embrittlement at cold temperatures and loss of strength at high temperatures, no PVC or CPVC connectors should not be used as a load carrying component of the handrail system.All shop fabricated cuts are to be coated with a vinyl ester resin to provide maximum corrosion resistance. Field cuts are to be similarly coated by the contractor in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.End of Section 13 11 57PART 1 – 13 11 58 SLIDE TOWER FIBERGLASS STRUCTURAL SHAPES PART 1 GENERAL RELATED DOCUMENTS:Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and Procurement Document Sections, apply to this Section.RELATED SECTIONS:13 11 01 - Slide Tower General Conditions13 11 05 - Slide Tower Concrete Work13 11 20 - Slide Tower Piping & Valves13 11 56 - Slide Tower Fiberglass Grating13 11 57 – Slide Tower Fiberglass HandrailRE: Procurement RequirementsDEFINITIONS:Contractor: Vested General Contractor or Pool Contractor that will be awarded the contract for work described. The Contractor will be responsible to provide any Sub-Contractors with information as needed to complete the project.Owner: The Owner is described as the City of Brighton and the responsible parties for the Recreation Center of the City of Brighton.Procurement: The term is used to describe the Procurement Department of the City of Brighton.Aquatic Designer: The designer is described to be Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC)Pool: The term “pool(s)” will describe the pool, spa, or the like where it will be used as a general term for the body of water that is used for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.Tower: The term is a general term that applies to water slide stair tower platforms, stairs, supports, and railing.SCOPE OF WORKThis specification is for pultruded fiberglass structural shapes in compliance with IBC 2003 and OSHA 1910-23 for industrial occupancies only.REFERENCESThe publications listed below (latest revision applicable) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein. The publications are referred to within the text by the designation only.AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) Test Methods.ASTM D-638-Tensile Properties of PlasticsASTM D-790-Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced PlasticsASTM D-2344-Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength of Parallel Fiber Composites by Short Beam MethodASTM D-696-Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion for PlasticsASTM E-84-Surface Burning Characteristics of Building MaterialsINTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC.The International Building Code, 2003THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Federal Register, Volume 39, No. 125, Section 1910.23NSF/ANSI Standard 61CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALSThe Contractor shall furnish shop drawings of all fabricated structural system and accessories in accordance with the provisions of this Section and per the requirements of the Procurement Documents.The Contractor shall furnish manufacturer's shop drawings clearly showing material sizes, types, styles, part or catalog numbers, complete details for the fabrication of an erection of components including, but not limited to, location, lengths, type and sizes of fasteners, clip angles, member sizes, and connection details.The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s published literature including structural design data, structural properties data, grating load/deflection tables, corrosion resistance tables, certificates of compliance, test reports as applicable, concrete anchor systems and their allowable load tables, and design calculations for systems not sized or designed in the contract documents, sealed by a Professional Engineer.The Contractor may be requested to submit sample pieces of each item specified herein for acceptance by the Owner/Aquatic Designer as to quality and color. Sample pieces shall be manufactured by the method to be used in the work.QUALITY ASSURANCEAll items to be provided under this Section shall be furnished only by manufacturers having a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the design and manufacture of similar products and systems. Additionally, if requested, a record of at least five (5) previous, separate, similar successful installations in the last five (5) years shall be provided.Manufacturer shall offer a 3 year limited warranty on all FRP products against defects in materials and workmanship.Manufacturer shall be certified to the ISO 9001-2000 standard. Manufacturer shall provide proof of certification from at least two other quality assurance programs for its facilities or products (UL, DNV, ABS, USCG, AARR).PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGEDelivery of Materials: Manufactured materials shall be delivered in original, unbroken pallets, packages, containers, or bundles bearing the label of the manufacturer. Adhesives, resins and their catalysts and hardeners shall be crated or boxed separately and noted as such to facilitate their movement to a dry indoor storage facility.Storage of Products: All materials shall be carefully handled to prevent them from abrasion, cracking, chipping, twisting, other deformations, and other types of damage. Store items in an enclosed area and free from contact with soil and water. Store adhesives, resins and their catalysts and hardeners in dry indoor storage facilities between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 29 degrees Celsius) until they are required.PART 2 PRODUCTS2.01MANUFACTURERA. Handrail system to be Dynaform? as manufactured by:Fibergrate Composite Structures Inc.5151 Belt Line Road, Suite 700Dallas, Texas 75254-7028 USA(800) 5274043(972) 2501530 FaxGENERALAll structural shapes are to be manufactured by the pultrusion process with a glass content minimum of 45%, maximum of 55% by weight. The structural shapes shall be composed of fiberglass reinforcement and resin in qualities, quantities, properties, arrangements and dimensions as necessary to meet the design requirements and dimensions as specified in the Contract Documents.Fiberglass reinforcement shall be a combination of continuous roving, continuous strand mat, and surfacing veil in sufficient quantities as needed by the application and/or physical properties required.Resins shall be {DYNAFORM? ISO, non-fire retardant isophthalic polyester or ISO, non-fire retardant isophthalic polyester used to produce NSF Standard 61 certified shapes; ISOFR, fire retardant isophthalic polyester; VE, non-fire retardant vinyl ester used to produce NSF Standard 61 certified shapes or VEFR, fire retardant vinyl ester, (choose one)} with chemical formulation necessary to provide the corrosion resistance, strength and other physical properties as required.All finished surfaces of FRP items and fabrications shall be smooth, resin rich, free of voids and without dry spots, cracks, crazes or unreinforced areas. All glass fibers shall be well covered with resin to protect against their exposure due to wear or weathering.All pultruded structural shapes shall be further protected from ultraviolet (UV) attack with 1) integral UV inhibitors in the resin and 2) a synthetic surfacing veil to produce a resin rich surface.All fire retardant FRP products shall have a tested flame spread rating of 25 or less per ASTM E84 Tunnel Test.All shapes products shall be certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 {use only if choosing a resin system that can be used to produce shapes to the NSF Standard 61 in sections 2.2 C}Pultruded structural shapes are to have the minimum longitudinal mechanical properties listed below:PropertyASTM MethodValueUnitsTensile StrengthD-63830,000 (206)psi (MPa)Tensile ModulusD-6382.5 x 106 (17.2)psi (GPa)Flexural StrengthD-79030,000 (206)psi (MPa)Flexural ModulusD-7901.8 x 106 (12.4)psi (GPa)Flexural Modulus (Full Section)N/A2.8 x 106 (19.3)psi (GPa)Short Beam Shear (Transverse)D-23444,500 (31)psi (MPa)Shear Modulus (Transverse)N/A4.5 x 105 (3.1)psi (GPa)Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionD-6964.4x 10-6(8.0 x 10 -6)in/in/°F(cm/cm/°C)Flame SpreadE-8425 or lessN/APART 3 EXECUTION FABRICATIONMeasurements: Structural Shapes supplied shall meet the minimum dimensional requirements as shown or specified. The Contractor shall provide and/or verify measurements in field for work fabricated to fit field conditions as required by manufacturer to complete the work. Determine correct size and locations of required holes or coping from field dimensions before structural shape fabrication.Sealing: All shop fabricated cuts or drilling shall be coated with vinyl ester resin to provide maximum corrosion resistance. All field fabricated cuts or drilling shall be coated similarly by the contractor in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.Hardware: Type 316 stainless steel bolts shall be provided.INSPECTIONShop inspection is authorized as required by the Owner and shall be at Owner's expense. The fabricator shall give ample notice to Contractor prior to the beginning of any fabrication work so that inspection may be provided. The structural shapes shall be as free, as commercially possible, from visual defects such as foreign inclusions, delamination, blisters, resin burns, air bubbles and pits.End of Section 13 11 58 ................
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