Revised Specifications - the Public Building Commission of Chicago

PBC Control Date: 1_03/22/10
Project Rev: A_07/02/10
sequence of installation, testing and inspecting procedures, and protection and
repairs.
E. Field Quality Assurance: Implement the ABAA Quality Assurance Program
requirements. Cooperate with ABAA inspectors and independent testing and inspection
agencies engaged by the Owner (if any). Do not permit covering of the air and vapor
barrier membrane until it has been inspected, tested and accepted.
F. Mock-Up: Build mock-up of barrier on exterior wall assembly where directed by
Architect, minimum 10 ft. by 10ft.
1. Coordinate construction of mockup to permit inspection and testing before
external insulation and cladding is installed.
2. If the Architect determines mockups do not comply with requirements,
reconstruct mockups and apply barrier until mockups are approved.
3. Remove mock-up when acceptable to the Architect.
G. Mock-Up Tests for Air and Water Infiltration: Test mock-up at Contractor’s expense
for air and water infiltration in accordance with ASTM E 1186 (air leakage location),
ASTM E 783 (air leakage quantification), and ASTM E 1105 (water penetration). Use
smoke tracer to locate sources of air leakage. If deficiencies are found, reconstruct
mock-up and retest until satisfactory results are obtained. Deficiencies include air
leakage beyond values specified, uncontrolled water leakage, unsatisfactory
workmanship.
1. Perform the air leakage tests and water penetration test of mock-up prior to
installation of cladding and trim but after installation of all fasteners for cladding
and trim and after installation of other penetrating elements having been flashed
in.
2. Perform additional tests as necessary to achieve specified performance criteria
after initial testing.
H. Mock-Up Tests for Membrane Adhesion: Test mock-up at Contractor’s expense of
membrane for adhesion at in accordance with ASTM D 4541 using a Type 1 pull tester
except that the disk used shall be 100mm in diameter and the membrane shall be cut
through to separate the material attached to the disk from the surrounding material.
Perform test after curing period recommended by the manufacturer. Record mode of
failure and area which failed in accordance with ASTM D 4541.
1. Modify products or procedures and retest until successful.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials to Project site in original packages with seals unbroken, labeled with
manufacturer's name, product, date of manufacture, and directions for storage.
B. Store materials in their original undamaged packages in a clean, dry, protected location
and within temperature range required by air and vapor barrier membrane manufacturer.
Protect stored materials from direct sunlight.
C. Handle materials in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
12 TH DISTRICT POLICE STATION 07262-4 FLUID APPLIED AIR AND
PBC-PROJECT# 09070
VAPOR BARRIER