Project Manual - Volume 2 of 3.pdf - Hall Construction

New Jersey Schools Development Authority
Design-Build Performance Specifications
New Caruso Elementary School
Keansburg Public Schools
SECTION B2050.00
EXTERIOR DOORS AND GRILLES
PERFORMANCE
A. Basic Function
1. Secure all openings in the exterior wall that function to allow the entrance and exit of
people, vehicles, and goods, so that the entire exterior enclosure functions as specified,
using doors as specified, without using components that must be installed at changes of
season.
2. The elements comprising exterior doors include doors of all sizes and uses, gates, and
elements that form or complete the openings, unless an integral part of another element.
3. Where exterior door elements also must function as elements defined within another
element group, meet requirements of both element groups.
4. Brand Names: Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design unless
those items are identified as approved proprietary items in project requirements.
B. Amenity and Comfort
1. Thermal performance: In accordance with codes and referenced standards.
2. Air infiltration: Maximum of 1.0 cfm/ft of crack length, measured in accordance with
ASTM E 283-2004 at differential pressure of 1.57 psf.
3. Water penetration: Door openings are exempt from water penetration requirements of
Section B and B20.
4. Transparency
a. Provide fully glazed pedestrian doors at building entrances.
b. Provide pedestrian doors at building exits and exits from stairways to exterior with
vision panels of at least 5 percent of door area.
5. Convenience and Accessibility
a. Door handles and knobs: As required by code; where code and other requirements
allow an option exit devices must be provided.
b. Mode of operation: Self-closing, with manual hold-open, unless otherwise indicated.
(1) Main entrances: Manual, with power-assisted operation where required by codes
and referenced standards.
c. Power-Assisted and -Operated Door Control
(1) Provide local actuators on each side unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Use least obtrusive method of control/actuation possible.
6. Appearance
a. Doors at building entrances: Match glazed wall framing.
b. Other pedestrian doors: Provide factory-applied paint finish in custom color(s).
(1) Provide factory-installed insulated lites where indicated.
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Exterior Doors and Grilles