1. SCOPE …………………………………….2. REFERENCE
3. GENERAL
3.1 Submittals ……………………………3.2 Quality Assurance 3.3 Delivery, Storage and Handling 3.4 Warranty ………………………………4. PRODUCTS
4.1 Products and Manufacturers 4.2 Labeled Hardware …………………
4.3 Keys, Keying and Key Cabinet 5. EXECUTION
5.1 Installation ……………………………5.2 Performance 5.3 Adjusting and Cleaning 5.4 Hardware Sets ……………………..
1. Scope
This specification is for furnishing and installation of finish hardware and weatherstripping for doors.
Reinforcement of finish hardware shall be as specified in SES A05-S01 and A05-S02.
2. References
Reference is made in this specification to the following documents. The latest issues, amendments, and
supplements to these documents shall apply unless otherwise indicated.
SABIC Engineering Standards (SES)
A05-S01 Steel Doors, Windows and Frames
A05-S02 Aluminum Doors, Windows and Frames
National Builder’s Hardware Association (NBHA)
Recommended Location for Builders’ Hardware
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
80 Standard for Fire Doors and Windows
101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures
Underwriter Laboratories, Inc (UL)
Latest Issue Product Directories of Underwriter Laboratories
3. General
3.1 Submittals
3.1.1 The finish hardware supplier shall carefully review floor plans, door schedules, and specified
hardware against all applicable codes and reference standards and shall notify SABIC of any conflicts. If
specified items do not work properly, or items required by code are missing from the specified hardware
set, SABIC shall be notified in writing prior to bid date.
3.1.2 Modifications required after award of a contract, shall be made by the supplier at no additional cost
to SABIC. All finish hardware submittals shall be submitted to SABIC within 45 days of a signed contract. If
the finish hardware submittals are not submitted within the time requirement, the supplier shall furnish the
hardware specified by catalog numbers. This is to expedite delivery of templates to the door and frame
suppliers in ample time, to prevent delaying the work.
3.1.3 A detailed finish hardware schedule covering items required for this project shall be submitted.
Hardware schedule shall be prepared in the same format as shown on drawings’ hardware sets schedule.
3.1.4 Contractor shall include with hardware schedule, complete legible manufacturer’s cut sheets for all
specified finish hardware. For any substitute finish hardware, cut sheets shall be submitted for SABIC
approval, showing each hardware item being substituted, reason for substitutions, and each door or
opening affected.
3.1.5 For substitutions accepted for use on project in lieu of hardware and systems specified herein,
supplier shall bear cost of changes to related work, cost of delays in progress by work, and cost to SABIC
of coordinating work of substitution with remainder of work of project.
3.1.6 Finish hardware and weatherstripping samples of each type of hardware required indicating style
and finish shall be submitted to SABIC for review and approval.
3.1.7 Contractor shall furnish templates to other suppliers as required to facilitate the correct size and
location of mortising, reinforcing, drilling, and tapping of doors and frames.
3.1.8 When all finish hardware submittals are finalized and accepted by SABIC, the hardware supplier
shall provide SABIC with manufacturer’s product data assembled in binders. Supplier shall include
manufacturer’s published technical descriptions, installation and operation instructions, special tools
required to adjust and maintenance recommendations for each type of hardware and for the key cabinet
furnished in the project. Supplier shall neatly mark out those items on the manufacturer’s published data
sheets which are not applicable to this project.
3.2 Quality Assurance
3.2.1 The hardware supplier/manufacturer shall be technically qualified and experienced in scheduling,
detailing, fitting and adjusting finish hardware and shall provide written documentation to SABIC to qualify
as an approved vendor. Refinements such as butt knuckle clearance, strike lip length adjustment, beveling
or rabbeting or rounding of lock faces, and centering of backsets will be expected and shall be included in
the suppliers’ hardware schedule.
3.2.2 Hardware supplier shall be certified by hardware manufacturer for installation of its hardware.
3.2.3 Hardware supplier shall obtain latch sets, lock sets, and panic hardware from a single manufacturer.
3.2.4 Supplier shall provide hardware for rated openings in compliance with NFPA 80. Supplier shall
provide only hardware that has been tested and listed by UL and that is clearly labeled with a factory
applied stamp of an authorized testing agency.
3.3 Delivery, Storage and Handling
3.3.1 Finish hardware shall be properly wrapped in separate packages, complete with trimmings, screws,
fasteners, and necessary accessories for each door or opening. Each package shall be distinctly labeled
and numbered for each door or opening.
3.3.2 Finished hardware shall be furnished complete with parts necessary for fitting, securing, and
adjusting for proper operation. The correct number and size of fasteners of proper material corresponding
with members to be fastened shall be furnished with each piece of hardware.
3.3.3 Materials prescribed in this specification shall be protected from physical/mechanical damage
before, during, and after installation.
3.3.4 Uninstalled hardware shall be stored in a secured location to provide protection from weather, theft,
vandalism, and damage from work of other trades.
3.4 Warranty
3.4.1 Supplier shall provide a written, one year warranty covering all materials and labor. Warranty period
shall start after project completion.
3.4.2 Warranty shall provide for the immediate repair or replacement of material and systems that were
defective prior, during and after installation. Warranty shall include necessary adjustments and temporary
repairs to maintain normal operation during warranty period.
4. Products
4.1 Products and Manufacturers
The following products and manufacturer shall be acceptable, subject to products being in compliance with
project specifications and drawings.
4.1.1 The finish of hardware shall be brushed stainless steel US32D unless otherwise noted in drawing.
Finish of fasteners shall match items.
4.1.2 Butt Hinges
a. Butts shall be as manufactured by Stanley, Hager or SABIC approved equal.
b. Exterior and interior doors shall be stainless steel and have nonrising and nonremovable pins.
c. Butts on exterior doors and doors with closers shall have ball bearings. Interior doors, except for
labeled doors, shall have plain bearings. Butts for hollow metal frames shall be full mortise, and butts
for channel frames shall be half mortise.
d. Butts’ height and width shall be confirmed by hardware manufacturer, but shall be no less than
the following:
(i) For doors 900 mm or less; 15 x 115 mm
(ii) For doors over 900 mm wide up to 1220 mm wide; 127 x 115 mm
(iii) For doors over 1220 mm wide; 127 x 152mm
e. Leaf thickness of hinges shall be 4.5 mm for up to 127 mm long hinges, and 5.7 mm for 152 mm
long hinges.
f. 3 butts shall be provided for leafs up to 2285 mm high, and 1 additional butt for each 452 mm
over 2285 mm high.
4.1.3 Exit Devices
a. Exit devices shall be as manufactured by Corbin Russwin, series ED7000, Von Durin or SABIC
approved equal.
b. They shall be surface mounted.
c. They shall have internally reinforced crossbars.
d. Crossbars shall be provided with dogging feature for push-pull operation of doors.
e. Lock cylinders shall be manufactured by SABIC approved mortise lock manufacturer, to
accommodate master and grand master keying system.
f. Working parts inside the device case shall be drop-forged bronze, or SABIC approved equal.
4.1.4 Door Closers
a. Door closers shall be as manufactured by LCN, series 4000, Arrow, Hager or SABIC approved
equal and shall have sufficient capacity to close the door.
b. They shall be full rack-and-pinion surface mounted type with cast aluminum alloy shell or plastic
cover and finished high-impact box cover. Closer and covers shall be non-handed and shall project
from mounting surface no more than 54 mm.
c. Independent Allen key control of latch speed, door sweep speed, back-check position and
back-check cushioning adjustment shall be provided.
d. They shall be adaptable to regular arm, parallel arm or top jamb mounting, with equal
performance.
e. Closer fluid shall be non-gumming, non-freezing liquid checking type.
f. Parallel arm closers shall be provided on all exterior and interior outswing (reverse bevel) doors,
and on doors where closers would be exposed to view from corridors, lobbies or vestibules.
g. ‘Hold-open’ closer for offices and conference rooms shall be provided. For rated doors, ‘hold
open’ closers with fusible link shall be provided.
4.1.5 Locksets and Latchsets
a. Locksets and latchsets shall be as manufactured by Corbin Russwin ML2200 or CL3200 series,
lever handle US32D finish, Yale, Arrow, Miwa or SABIC approved equal.
b. Locksets and latchsets specific models found in hardware sets shall be reviewed by hardware
supplier to verify suitability with each door, and occupancy type of each room.
4.1.6 Cylindrical Deadlocks
Cylindrical deadlocks shall be as manufactured by Corbin Russwin, DL2000 series or approved equal by
SABIC as shown in 4.1.5.a.
4.1.7 Door Stops and Wall Bumpers
a. Door stops shall be as manufactured by Trimco/BBW, US32D finish, model 1274 CCS for wall
bumpers, and model W1212 for floor, or SABIC approved equal.
b. Door stops shall be provided at every door that might contact a wall or any other part of the
building.
4.1.8 Push Plates and Pull Plates
Push plates and pull plates shall be as manufactured by Trimco/BBW, US32D finish. Size shall be
152 x 406 mm; model 1001-3 for push plates, and model 1013-3 for pull plates, or SABIC approved equal.
4.1.9 Door Silencers
Door silencers shall be as manufactured by Glynn Johnson, Number 64, or SABIC approved equal. Three
silencers shall be provided for each single door frame, and four for each double door frame.
4.1.10 Kick Plates
Kick plates shall be as manufactured by Hager model 190S 203 mm long US32D with oval head screws at
200 mm on center, or SABIC approved equal.
4.1.11 Flush Bolts and Dust Proof Strikes
Flush bolts and dust proof strikes shall be as manufactured by Trimco/BBW, US32D finish, model W3917
for flush bolts, and model 3911 for dust proof strikes, or SABIC approved equal.
4.1.12 Thresholds
Thresholds shall be as manufactured by Pemko, extruded clear aluminum, model 170 A, or SABIC
approved equal and shall be suitable for its application.
4.1.13 Weatherstripping
a. Weatherstripping shall be as manufactured by Pemko, clear anodized aluminum, with neoprene
seal, model 332-CS for head and jamb; model 355-CS-108 for meeting stiles of double doors, or
SABIC approved equal.
b. Weatherstripping shall be provided at head and jambs, at meeting stiles of double doors, and the
bottom of all exterior doors. Weatherstripping inserts shall be highly durable neoprene material, and
shall form a weathertight seal at every point when the door is closed.
4.1.14 Door Bottom Seals
Door bottom seal shall be as manufactured by Pemko, clear anodized aluminum, with neoprene seal,
model 215-APK with rain drip for exterior doors and model 211-APK for interior doors, or SABIC approved
equal.
4.1.15 Smoke Gaskets
a. Smoke gaskets shall be as manufactured by Pemko, clear anodized aluminum, with neoprene
seal, model 332-CS for head and jamb; model 355-CS-108 for meeting stiles of double doors, or
SABIC approved equal.
b. At all fire rated doors, smoke gaskets shall be installed at head, jambs, and meeting stiles of
double doors.
4.1.16 Interlocking Watershed
Interlocking watershed shall be as manufactured by Zero, clear anodized aluminum, series 87, or SABIC
approved equal.
4.1.17 Fasteners
a. Door closers and arms, exit devices and door pulls shall be attached to doors with sax bolts or
appropriate through-bolts. Finish shall match finish of item being fastened.
b. Floor mounted door and dome stops shall be fastened to the floor with machine screws and
machine expansion inserts.
c. All sight-exposed screw or fastener heads shall match the finish of the item being fastened.
4.1.18 Replacement for Hardware
a. Supplier shall provide one additional piece of hardware for each 25 supplied, for every item, with
a minimum of one additional piece if the quantity is less than 25.
4.2 Labeled Hardware
4.2.1 Finish hardware for all fire rated doors shall comply with NFPA 80 and Underwriters
Laboratories (UL). All finish hardware for rated doors shall be marked with a UL label.
4.2.2 Panic exit devices shall be installed on all exterior doors serving as an exit.
4.2.3 Hardware supplier shall ensure that all required finish hardware for rated doors are supplied and
installed.
4.3 Keys, Keying and Key Cabinet
4.3.1 Entire keying system shall be determined in coordination with SABIC. The project shall be
construction master keyed, master keyed and grand master keyed and great grand master keyed. These
systems shall be from SABIC approved manufacturer. Master keys shall be provided in sealed package
and no copies shall be made.
4.3.2 Key blanks shall be provided, for all the cut keys furnished to SABIC.
4.3.3 All exterior doors of any individual building shall be master keyed.
4.3.4 During the construction period, all exterior doors, and specific interior doors to be designated after
construction begins, shall be keyed to a construction grand master key system that shall remain operative
during the construction phase. Construction key system shall be rendered inoperative after SABIC’s
occupancy.
4.3.5 The quantity and control of construction master keys used during the construction period and the
timing and procedure for conversion of the locks to the permanent keying system upon completion of,
construction will be determined by SABIC.
4.3.6 For the final keying system, three change keys for each lock, six masterkeys each set and two
blanks, and six grand master keys and two blanks. These keys, tagged to match their companion locksets,
shall be delivered directly to SABIC.
4.3.7 All cylinders and keys shall be stamped with code symbols. Keys shall not be stamped with bitting
number.
4.3.8 Prior to final inspection, the hardware supplier shall at the project site:
a. Describe and demonstrate the proper use of the key cabinet to SABIC
b. Change the key tags on all keys to reflect the permanent room number on the door signs
c. Arrange the keys in the key cabinet in accordance with the key cabinet manufacturer’s
recommendations
d. At the time construction master keys are to be voided, mortise cylinders in exterior doors of
buildings shall be replaced with new mortise cylinders keyed to final keying system
4.3.9 Key Cabinet
Three key cabinet per building shall be supplied to SABIC.
a. The key cabinet control systems shall be as manufactured by Telkee, Inc or SABIC approved
equal. The key cabinet shall have combination hook and label pockets, and shall be solidly welded to
the cabinet panels.
b. The control system shall include printed key gathering envelopes; reserve-pattern key tags with
self-locking key clip requiring no tools for assembly; key receipts and receipt holders; and 3-part
visible card index.
c. Complete instructions for use and maintenance of the key control system shall be included.
5. Execution
5.1 Installation
5.1.1 Finish Hardware
a. Finish hardware shall be installed in locations and by methods indicated by the manufacturer and
drawings.
b. Hardware shall be installed accurately and securely, in strict compliance with manufacturer’s
published instructions.
5.1.2 Fastening/Anchoring. Hardware shall be fastened to wood surfaces with full threaded wood screws
or sheet metal screws. Machine screws set in expansion inserts shall be used for fastening hardware to
solid concrete and masonry surfaces. Toggle bolts shall be used where required for fastening to hollow
core construction. Through bolts shall be used where necessary for satisfactory installation.
5.1.3 Mounting Heights. Hardware shall be mounted at heights as recommended in the NBHA’s
‘Recommended Locations for Builders’ Hardware’, except as otherwise indicated on the drawings or as
required to comply with governing regulations and codes.
5.1.4 Closers
a. Overhead stops shall be installed before installing closer, where a door is to receive an overhead
stop and a door closer.
b. Closers shall be mounted to allow the door to open as far as possible, unless a degree of
opening is specified.
c. Closers shall not be installed on weatherside of exterior doors.
d. Closers shall be mounted inside the rooms where possible. They shall not be installed in
corridors.
5.1.5 Thresholds. Thresholds shall be cut and fitted to the profile of the door frames, using mitered corners
and hairline joints. At exterior doors and elsewhere as indicated on the drawings, thresholds shall be set in
a bed of polyurethane sealant, to completely fill concealed voids. Drain holes and weeps shall not be
plugged or blocked.
5.1.6 Cutting and Fitting. Surface mounted items shall not be installed until finishes have been completed
on the substrate.
5.1.7 Fire and Exit Doors. Hardware shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80 for fire doors and
NFPA 101 for exit doors.
5.2 Performance
5.2.1 All hardware shall be as specified and scheduled in this specification and project drawings. Supplier
shall provide any additional items of hardware which are necessary to make a complete workmanlike
installation, even if not specified in project drawings. These items shall be equal to hardware used in other
similar locations, or equal to the quality established by this specification.
5.2.2 The finish hardware supplier shall be responsible for furnishing hardware to the aluminum doors,
hollow metal doors, and blast doors manufacturers prior to fabrication. Finish hardware supplier shall
coordinate hardware delivery requirements with hardware manufacturer.
5.3 Adjusting and Cleaning
5.3.1 Adjusting
a. Each operating item of hardware and each door shall be checked and adjusted to ensure proper
operation. Moving parts shall be lubricated as recommended by manufacturer. Hardware shall be left
in perfect working order at completion of building when keys are delivered to SABIC, properly labeled.
It shall be demonstrated that permanent keys operate respective locks.
b. Wherever hardware installation is made more than one month prior to occupancy, checked and
adjusted hardware shall be one week prior to occupancy. Operating items shall be cleaned and
lubricated as necessary to restore proper function and finish. Door control devices shall be adjusted
to compensate for the normal operating level of HVAC equipment.
c. Approximately 6 months after acceptance of hardware in each area, it shall be adjusted as
necessary for proper operation. Hardware items that have failed, or cannot be properly adjusted due
to faulty design, defective materials, or workmanship, shall be replaced.
5.3.2 Cleaning. Hardware finish and operation shall be free from blemishes and defects. Defective pieces
shall be rejected even though installed before the defect is discovered; they shall be removed, and new
pieces shall be substituted in their place.
5.3.3 Protection. Installed hardware shall be protected with heavy wrapping or tape. Protective wrapping
shall be removed at substantial completion.
5.3.4 Training. Hardware supplier shall instruct SABIC’s personnel in proper cleaning, adjustment, and
maintenance of finished hardware items during final adjustment of hardware.
5.4 Hardware Sets
See door schedules drawings for hardware sets.