Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
B. Performance Requirements:
1. Structural Members shall be of sufficient size to support design loads as prescribed by
government building codes.
2. Deflection of skylight framing members shall not exceed L/175 when subject to a uniform load
deflection test in accordance with ASTM E330, and per the above specified loads.
3. Water Penetration: No water penetration shall occur when system is tested in accordance
with ASTM E331. Water penetration is defined as the appearance of uncontrolled water
other than condensation on the interior surface of any part of the skylight.
a. Drain to the exterior all water entering at joints or glazing reveals as well as all
condensation occurring within unit construction.
4. Air Infiltration: Air infiltration through the skylight/smoke vent assembly, when tested in
accordance with ASTM E283, shall not exceed 0.06 cubic feet per minute per square foot of
fixed area.
5. Thermal Movement: Skylight/smoke vent assembly shall be so designed and anchored that
there will be no objectionable distortion or stresses in fastening and joinery due to expansion
and contraction when subjected to temperature variance.
6. High Wind Debris Areas: When required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction, skylight/smoke
vent and curb assemblies shall conform with Florida NOA or Dade County product approvals.
7. Snow Loads: Skylight/smoke vents shall be designed to operate in regional snow loads as
noted on structural plans.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal for specified items as required in Section 01300.
1.05 WARRANTY
A. Vendor shall warrant to Firestone that all products comply with this specification. Firestone
reserves the right to refuse and reject material that does not comply with this specification and for
the following reasons based on visual inspections.
B. Vendor agrees to assist in investigation alleged product failures and other user complaints should
they occur. Product failure settlement shall be negotiated between the “Vendor” and “Firestone” at
any time during the duration of the Firestone warranty.
1.06 CHANGES IN PROCESS OR PRODUCT
A. Vendor shall be required to report to Firestone Purchasing Department 30 days prior to producing
and shipping any material when making a change in a purchased raw material, manufacturing
process, manufacturing location, sources, or the product. Firestone will review all changes and
shall reserve the right to require re-qualification of the subject material or equipment. Firestone
reserves the right to approve or reject any proposed changes.
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