Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

1. Certification by joint sealant manufacturer that sealants plus the primers and cleaners
required for sealant installation comply with local regulations controlling use of volatile
organic compounds.
C. Samples for initial selection purposes in form of manufacturer’s standard bead samples,
consisting of strips of actual products showing full range of colors available, for each product
exposed to view.
D. Samples for verification purposes of each type and color of joint sealant required. Install joint
sealant samples in ! inch wide joints formed between two 6-inch long strips of material
matching the appearance of exposed surfaces adjacent to joint sealants.
E. Certificates from manufacturers of joint sealants attesting that their products comply with
specification requirements and are suitable for the use indicated.
F. Product test reports for each type of joint sealants indicated, evidencing compliance with
requirements specified.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who has completed joint sealant
applications similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for Project that have
resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance, total of 3 years or
more.
B. Single Source Responsibility for Joint Sealant Materials: Obtain joint sealant materials from a
single manufacturer for each different product required.
C. Preconstruction Compatibility and Adhesion Testing: Submit to joint sealant manufacturers,
samples of materials that will contact or affect joint sealants for compatibility and adhesion
testing as indicated below:
1. Use test methods standard with manufacturer to determine if priming and other specific
joint preparation techniques are required to obtain rapid, optimum adhesion of joint
sealants to joint substrates.
a. Perform tests under normal environmental conditions that will exist during
actual installation..
2. Testing will not be required when joint sealant manufacturer is able to submit joint
preparation data required above that are acceptable to Architect and are based on
previous testing of current sealant products for adhesion to, and compatibility with, joint
substrates and other materials matching those submitted.
D. Preconstruction Field Testing: Prior to installation of joint sealants, field-test their adhesion to
joint substrates as follows:
1. Locate test joints where indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Architect.
2. Testing will not be required when joint sealant manufacturer is able to submit joint
preparation data required above that are acceptable to Architect and are based on
previous testing of current sealant products for adhesion to, and compatibility with, joint
substrates and other materials matching those submitted.
3. Notify Architect one week in advance of the dates and times when mock-ups will be
erected.
E. Pre-Installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements of
the Division 1 Section covering this activity.
SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION MARCH 2, 2009
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