FREESTANDING GLASS PARTITION SYSTEMS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Frameless glass partition system.
2. Frameless [sliding] [hinged] glass doors.
3. Fittings, hardware, and accessories.

B. Related Sections:
1. Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.
2. Section 08 3200 - Sliding Glass Doors: Frameless sliding glass doors in glass partition system.
3. Section [08 7100 - Door Hardware:] [_____ - _______:] Lock cylinders.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 611-98 - Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.

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. C1048-04 - Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT, Coated and Uncoated Glass.
4. C1115-06 - Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Silicone Rubber Gaskets and Accessories.
5. C1172-03 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass.

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 glass, fittings, glazing details, anchoring, and joining, hardware, trim, and accessories.
2. Product Data: Manufacturer’s descriptive data and performance characteristics.
3. Samples: [12 x 12] [__ x __] inch partition system samples showing glass and fittings.

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

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: Glass, fittings, 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. Fittings:
1. Material: Type 304 stainless steel.
2. Roundel diameter: [35] [50] [60] mm.
3. Provide [straight] [angled] [and] [curved] glass-to-glass [and glass-to-solid] fittings as required.

B. Bottom Track:
1. 1/2 inch high extruded aluminum; ASTM B221, 6063-T6 alloy and temper.
2. Recycled content: Minimum [75] [__] percent, with minimum [40] [__] percent classified as post consumer.
3. 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.

C. Glass:
1. 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.
2. Laminated glass: ASTM C1172, consisting of two layers of [3/16] [1/4] [__] inch thick clear glass with [clear] [translucent] plastic interlayer.
3. Custom glass: [____.]

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

E. Hinged Door Hardware:
1. Pivots: Manufacturer’s standard, stainless steel; top and bottom of doors.
2. Locksets: Manufacturer’s standard, stainless steel; cylinders specified in Section [08 7100.] [_____.]

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners: Type best suited to application; stainless steel where exposed to view.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Assemble in shop as much as practical.

B. Support glass partitions with [continuous bottom track and] glass-to-glass fittings.

C. Prepare glass to receive fittings and hardware.

D. Fabricate doors of frameless glass configuration with fittings to receive pivots and locksets.

2.5 FINISHES

A. Stainless Steel: Polished finish.

B. Aluminum: AAMA 611, Architectural Class II anodized to 0.0004 inch minimum thickness, clear.

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. 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 glass offset at joints: [1/8] [__] inch.