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Hurricane Barriers

SPECIFICATIONS
Section 08581
Hurricane Screen Shutters

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

1. Product engineering and fabrication techniques, shop drawings, structural calculations and Professional Engineering approval stamps for large missile impact tested window and door screen barriers designed for exterior wall applications in accordance with local codes.
2. Fabrication and installation of hurricane protection screen system.
3. Finish of hurricane screen barrier assembly and accompanied metals.

1.02 RELATED WORK

1. Section 08410 Aluminum Entrance and Storefronts
2. Section 08520 Aluminum Windows
3. Section 08610 Wood Windows
4. Section 08800 Glass and Glazing

1.03 REFERENCES

1. ASCE 7-96
2. ANSI A58.1, Z97.1-1984
3. ASTM E 330, ASTM E 331, ASTM E 283
4. Metropolitan Dade County Protocol PA 201, PA 202, PA 203
5. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 501, 603.8, 605.2, 607.1

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Obtain hurricane barriers for the entire project form one source and from a single manufacturer.
2. Provide independent laboratory test reports from a certified Metro Dade County or SBCCI accredited laboratory in compliance with PA 301-94.
3. Provide for a current Notice of Acceptance from Metropolitan Dade County's Product Control Department..
4. Provide for Dade County Product Control Approved product labels.

1.05 TESTING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Test Units - All tests, unless otherwise noted, shall comfort to the impact, static and cyclic tests
   as set forth by the Metropolitan Dade County Building Code Compliance Office.
2. Test Procedure and Performance.

1.  Window Screens shall conform to criteria for conducting impact, static, cyclic air and water tests set forth by the Metropolitan Dade County Building Code Compliance Office.

2. Impact Test - PA 201-94.

a. Missile impact window with a solid S4S nominal 2 x 4, #2 surface dry, Southern Pine of not less than 8'-6'. in length and 9 lbs. in weight at a velocity between 50 and 52 ft/sec. without defined specimen failure.

3. Cyclic Wind Load Test - PA-203-94.

3. Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading Test PA203-94 and 302.4.-302.7. Apply loads to the specimen using the cycles specified in The South Florida Building Code and as in Table 1 of SSTD 12-97 wut failure.

b. Specified Design Pressure (DP) should not be less than 86 psf.

4. Uniform Static Pressure Test - PA 202 - 94

a. Conduct static load test in accordance with ASTM E 330. Deflection should not exceed L /180 when subject to a uniform load.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

1. Shop Drawings
   1. Submit scaled shop drawings including all conditions of construction, location diagrams including identification of and spacing of anchorage, framing members inclusive of any installer notations.
2. Test Reports
   1. Provide certified independent laboratory test reports verifying compliance with requirements in Section 1.05.
3. Product Data
   1. Submit manufacturer's product literature and specifications describing screen barrier units including hardware, finishes and accessories.
4. Samples
   1. Submit ( ) each samples of finish and color to be used.
5. Warranties
   1. Provide manufacturers warranty in accordance with the contract documents.
   2. Provide installation warranty in accordance with the contract documents.

1.08 WARRANTY

1. Stating that window screen barriers for above project will be free from defects and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of substantial completion.
2. The contractor shall assume responsibility for the handling, installation and integrity of the application for a period of one (1) year from date of substantial completion.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

1. Acceptable Hurricane Barrier Manufacturers
   1. Hurricane Series 7000 Window Screen
   by Select Manufacturing of Florida, Inc.
   5601 Corporate Way, Suite 108
   West Palm Beach, FL 33407
   (561) 640-0850 (Fax) 561-697-2897
   
   2. Architect Approved Equal

a. Products of other manufacturers must be pre-qualified to bid not less than 10 days prior to bid date.
b. Submit proof of compliance with Metro Dade County Code Compliance criteria for large missile impact test including supporting technical data, engineering calculation, certification of equivalent experience and samples for comparison.

2.02 MATERIALS

1. Aluminum
   1. All extruded aluminum structural members shall be 6063-T5 alloy and temper and not
   less than nominal .062" wall thickness.
2. Stainless Steel
   1. Screen Panel to be 304 High Tensile Stainless of .028" Diameter in a 12 x 12 pattern.
3. Fasteners
   1. All fasteners, exterior and framework, are to be 300 series stainless steel, cadmium, zinc, nickel-plated steel or hot dipped galvanized.
   

2.02.Finishes

1. Finish on aluminum to be …(Architect to select Organic or Anodic)
   1. Organic or Anodic. Finish all exposed areas of aluminum framing and components in accordance with AAMA 603.8, 605.2 or *Color to be selected by architect.
    

   DESIGNATION	DESCRIPTION	AAMA SPECIFICATION
   AA-M12-C41-R1X	Polyester Based *	603.8
   AA-M12-C41-RIX	Kynar Based *	605.2

2. Finish on Stainless Steel to be a black matte etch resistant baked poly-coating. Mill or uncoated
   Stainless shall not be acceptable.

2.05 FABRICATION

1. Hurricane Screen Barrier shall be factory fabricated assembled and pre-assembled by the
   manufacturer factory where feasible.
2. Frame construction shall feature mitered and welded corner construction.
3. Stainless Screening shall be held in place by use of a an extruded retainer profile and
   mechanically retained with #12 x 1" every 4" o. c.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

1. After verification of field conditions and properly prepared openings, install hurricane screen system in strict accordance with approved submittal drawing and in agreement with product approval.
2. Install true and plumb without warping or racking.

3.02 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

1. Clean metal surfaces of barrier assemblies promptly after installation, exercising care to avoid damage to finishes of new and existing surfaces.
2. Care should be taken to so as to maintain separation between dissimilar metals at point of application.
3. Remove all protective coverings and dispose of all rubbish and surplus materials resulting from work of this section.

END OF SECTION

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