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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Full height glass partition system.
2. [Aluminum-framed] [Frameless] glass doors.
3. Fittings, hardware, and accessories.
4. Integral blinds.

B. Related Sections:
1. Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.
2. Section [08 1416 - Flush Wood Doors:] [08 1433 - Stile and Rail Wood Doors:] [08 1513 - Laminated Plastic Doors:] [_____ - _______:] Hinged doors in glass partition system.
3. Section 08 3200 - Sliding Glass Doors: Frameless sliding glass doors in glass partition system.
4. Section [08 7100 - Door Hardware:] [_____ - _______:] Hinged door hardware.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
1. 611-98 - Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.
2. 2603-02 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
3. 2604-05 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. B221-06 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.
2. C864-05 - Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers.
3. C1036-06 - Standard Specification for Flat Glass.
4. C1048-04 - Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT, Coated and Uncoated Glass.
5. C1115-06 - Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Silicone Rubber Gaskets and Accessories.
6. C1172-03 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass.

C. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - Certification Procedures.

D. Glass Association of North America (GANA) - Glazing Manual (2004).

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Design Requirements: Design glass partition system to withstand live loads in accordance with [Building Code] [____] with maximum [L/120] [__] deflection.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals for Review:
1. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, and details showing type and thickness of metal and glass, glazing, anchoring, and joining, hardware, trim, and accessories.
2. Product Data: Manufacturer’s descriptive data and performance characteristics.
3. Samples:
a. [12 x 12] [__ x __] inch partition system samples showing framing and glazing.
b. [12 x 12] [__ x __] inch [wood] [glass] door samples.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals:
1. Recycled Content.
2. Regional Materials.
3. Certified Wood.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Minimum [2] [__] years [documented] experience in work of this Section.
2. Approved by partition system manufacturer.

B. Accessibility: Conform to [applicable accessibility code] [____] for locating door hardware.

C. Regulatory Requirements: Provide tempered or laminated safety glass for locations subject to human impact as required by [Building Code.] [____.]

D. Mockup:
1. Size: Minimum [6] [__] feet long x full height.
2. Show: Framing system, glazing, trim, and accessories.
3. Locate [where directed.] [____.]
4. Approved mockup may [not] remain as part of the Work.

E. Pre-Installation Conference:
1. Convene at site [2] [__] weeks prior to beginning work of this Section.
2. Attendance: Architect, Contractor, partition system installer, and related trades.
3. Review and discuss:
a. Critical dimensions.
b. Product delivery and storage.
c. Staging and sequencing.
d. Protection of completed work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Contract Documents are based on products by Avanti Systems USA.

B. Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Extrusions:
1. ASTM B221, 6063-T6 alloy and temper.
2. Recycled content: Minimum [75] [__] percent, with minimum [40] [__] percent classified as post consumer.

B. Wood:
1. [____] species, [____] cut, of quality suitable for transparent finish.
2. FSC certified.

C. Glass:
1. Configuration: [Single] [Double] glazed panels.
2. Clear glass: ASTM C1036, Type 1 transparent flat, Class 1 clear, Quality q3 glazing select, [3/8] [1/2] [__] inch thick.
3. Clear tempered glass: ASTM C1048, Type 1 transparent flat, Class 1 clear, Quality q3 glazing select, Kind FT fully tempered, [3/8] [1/2] [__] inch thick.
4. Laminated glass: ASTM C1172, consisting of two layers of [3/16] [1/4] [__] inch thick clear glass with [clear] [translucent] plastic interlayer.
5. Custom glass: [____.]

D. Glazing Gaskets: ASTM C864, neoprene or EPDM, or ASTM C1115, silicone or thermoplastic polyolefin rubber, molded or extruded shape to fit glazing channel retaining slot.

E. Wood Doors: Specified in Section [08 1416.] [08 1433.] [08 1513.] [_____.]

F. Sliding Glass Doors: Specified in Section 08 3200.

G. Door Hardware: Specified in Section [08 7100.] [_____.]

H. Blinds:
1. Type: [[1] [1/2] [__] inch slat [wood] [aluminum] [vinyl] horizontal louver.] [[3-1/2] [__] inch slat vinyl vertical louver.]
2. Slats: [Solid.] [Perforated.]
3. Color: [____.] [To be selected from manufacturer's full color range.]

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners: Type best suited to application.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Accurately fit and secure joints and intersections.

B. Make joints flush and hairline.

C. Conceal fasteners and attachments from view.

D. Fabricate doors of [narrow] [medium] [wide] stile aluminum and glass configuration with mechanically fastened and welded corners.

**** OR ****

E. Fabricate doors of frameless glass configuration with [continuous top and bottom rails.] [corner patch fittings.]

F. Internally reinforce [doors] [and] [frames] for door hardware.

2.5 FINISHES

A. Aluminum: AAMA 611, Architectural Class II anodized to 0.0004 inch minimum thickness, [clear.] [[light] [medium] [dark] bronze.] [black.] [[____] color.]

**** OR ****

B. Aluminum: AAMA 2603, thermosetting modified acrylic enamel coating, [custom] [____] color [to be selected from manufacturer's full color range].

**** OR ****

C. Aluminum: AAMA 2604, polyester powder coating, [custom] [____] color [to be selected from manufacturer's full color range].

D. Wood: Manufacturer’s standard [satin] [gloss] polyurethane finish.

**** OR ****

E. Wood: Manufacturer’s standard stain and [satin] [gloss] polyurethane finish, [custom] [____] color [to be selected from manufacturer's full color range].

**** OR ****

F. Wood: Finish to match wood doors specified in Section [08 1416.] [08 1433.] [08 1513.] [_____.]

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved Shop Drawings.

B. Install components plumb and level, in proper plane, free from warp and twist.

C. Install glass and accessories in accordance with GANA Glazing Manual.

D. Installation Tolerances:
1. Maximum variation from plumb or level: [1/8] [__] inch in 3 feet or [1/4] [__] inch in any 10 feet, whichever is less.
2. Maximum misalignment of members abutting end to end: [1/16] [__] inch.

3.2 ADJUSTING

A. Touch up minor scratches and abrasions to match original finish.

END OF SECTION