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25A-046 (23) THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 12 Lighting con' t : EXIT SIGNS : Install exit signs using LED (light-emitting- diode) technology. Retro fit existing signs with same. Ceiling fans (multi-speed) . 16720 Fire Alarm: G. C. will meet all relevant Codes requirements . G. C. will tie-in new system with existing system. Fire extinguisher and cases and pull stations as required by fire chief . - END OF SPECIFICATIONS - THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 11 16000 Lighting: Fixture quantity and location will be based on manufactures specifications . Foot Candles (FC) levels listed are minimums . GC will verify design and present to Owner for approval . CLASSROOMS 101 & 102 : Suspended fixtures equal to Litecontrol P-lD-9068T8-PARSS-CWM-TW-120EOB-AC with 6 FO32/35k lamps . (Desired FC Level Range 30 40) . LIBRARY 103 : Suspended fixtures equal to Litecontrol P-1D- 9068T8-PARSS-CWM-TW-120EOB-AC with 4 FO32/35k lamps . Dimmable Track Lighting. (FC Level Range 30 40) . HALLWAY 100 : Recessed fixtures in suspended ceiling grid equal to Columbia J22-232U6G-FSAI2-EB8120 with two 32-Watt U- lamps, 35K lamps . (Desired FC Level Range 20 30) . LAVS 106 & 107 : Two can fixtures with 1 or 2 - 28 Watt compact horizontal lamp over w. c . , Wall mounted 1 or 2 lamp wrap-around above mirror. (Desired FC Level Range 20 30) . Install Wattstopper WS-1200/277 switchplate occupancy sensor. LAV EX-106 : One can fixture with 1 or 2 - 28 Watt compact horizontal lamp over w. c . , Wall mounted 1 or 2 lamp wrap- around above mirror. (Desired FC Level Range 20 30) . Install Wattstopper WS-1200/277 switchplate occupancy sensor. JANITORIAL CLOSET: One can fixture with 1 or 2 28-Watt compact horizontal lamps . (Desired FC Level Range 20 30) . STOREROOM 105 : Two can fixture with 1 or 2 28-Watt compact horizontal lamps . (Desired FC Level Range 20 30) . OFFICE 104 : Recessed fixture in suspended ceiling grid equal to Columbia J24-232G-FSAI2-EB8-120-120 with two FO32 . 35K lamps . (Desired FC Level Range 30 40) . OFFICE EX-105 : Surface mounted fixture equal to Columbia with two FO32 . 35K lamps . (Desired FC Level Range 30 40) . OFFICE EX-105 CLOSET: One can fixture with 1 or 2 28-Watt compact horizontal lamps . (Desired FC Level Range 20 30) . PORCH EGRESS : Equal to Columbia CFR626EB-132-120-RAL6 . (Desired FC Level Range 20 30) . Install damp-rated & cold- rated compact fluorescent lamps (rated to 20 below zero F) . PARKING LOT: Install on building damp-rated & cold-rated flood lamp (rated to 20 below zero F) . THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 10 Vent . con' t : Note : GC/HVAC contractor shall submit an air balance report . Hydronic contractor shall provide motorized combustion air intake dampers and ductwork to outside . Motors to have safety interlocks tied to boilers. 15600 A. C. CLASSROOMS 101, 102 , EX-100, and LIBRARY: Furnish and install 10 SEER condensing units, one piece blower/coil units, and related components to include dual condensate line to exterior, freon lines, and interconnection to space thermostats . The condensing units shall be installed on poured concrete mounting base outside (see plan) , provided by GC and the blower/coil units shall be installed in the attic on plywood platforms with fiberglass padding, provided by GC. Provide all ductwork, registers, and grilles to provide the following; 4 Ceiling supplies, 2 Ceiling filter return grilles All ductwork to be a combination of insulated sheet metal and flexible insulated spiral flex duct . The entire job is to be covered by one year parts and one year labor warranty, while the compressors shall have a five year limited warranty. System to be sized as follows; Classrooms 4 ton, Library 2 . 5 . CLASSROOMS A,B, and EX-107 : Furnish and install 10 SEER condensing units, one piece blower/coil units, and related components to include dual condensate line to exterior, freon lines, and interconnection to space thermostats . The condensing units shall be installed on poured concrete mounting base outside, provided by GC and the blower/coil units shall be installed in the attic on plywood platforms with fiberglass padding, provided by GC. Provide all ductwork, registers, and grilles to provide the following; Classrooms; 3 high sidewall supplies, 2 high sidewall filter return grilles . Office; 1 high sidewall return, 5 floor supplies . System to be sized as follows; Classrooms 4 ton, Library 2 . 5 . OFFICE 104 : Install 9, 000 BTU wall unit (see elevation) . 16000 Electrical : G. 0 will meet all relevant Codes . Verify that existing service is adequate to carry new loads . THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 9 15800 Ventilation:NEW WING and CLASSROOM EX-100 SYSTEM. Ventilation system shall consist of One Lifebreath model 1200 DD- POOL, complete with hydronic coil rated for 50, 000 BTU' s @ 1000 CFM with 160 degrees EWT @ 5 GPM. Occupied control to be non-electric zone valve set @ 65 degree DA temp, morning warm up control to be electric by-pass valve thermostatically controlled by space thermostat . Supply ductwork in new addition will be under slab, and insulated duct in crawlspace (EX-100) . Insulated fresh air and exhaust duct to exterior. Ductwork shall be installed and balanced to provide the following air quantities : Classroom #101 300 CFM Classroom #102 300 CFM Library #103 120 CFM Office #104 30 CFM Classroom #EX-100 330 CFM This system shall be designed to provide tempered fresh air during occupied hours only. During morning warm up cycle this unit shall recirculate air to boost temperature to comfortable temperature, using a two stage programming space thermostat . HRV unit is to be cycled off during non-occupied hours . EXISTING CLASSROOM A & B and OFFICE AREA SYSTEM. Ventilation system shall consist of One Lifebreath model 850DCS/FD, complete with hydronic coil rated for 20, 000 BTU' s @ 300 CFM with 160 degrees EWT @ 5 GPM. Occupied control to be non-electric zone valve set @ 65 degree DA temp. There will be no morning warm up function. Insulated duct in crawlspace . Insulated fresh air and exhaust duct to exterior. Ductwork shall be installed and balanced to provide the following air quantities : Classroom A 330 CFM Classroom B 330 CFM Lounge area 90 CFM Office areas 90 CFM This system shall be designed to provide tempered fresh air during occupied hours only. HRV unit is to be cycled off during non-occupied hours . THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 8 Heating con' t : Radiant manifold to be located in the custodial room. Support manifold during concrete pour on reinforced rod. Location to be coordinated with GC. Approval required by owner. System will have two zones: Zone 1 Classrooms & Library; Zone 2 Office, Hallway, and Restrooms . Radiant tubing to have integral oxygen barrier and minimum 20 year warranty. Cross linked polyethylene tubing is preferred. HEATING PLANT: General Contractor to evaluate the capacity of existing boilers . GC will provide to owner heat loss calculations for existing building and new addition to support evaluation conclusions . If existing heating plant does not have enough capacity, then new sealed combustion, direct vent, natural gas boiler is to be installed in existing crawl space near new addition. Boiler to be protected from low return water temperature . Boiler to be vented through sidewall . Combustible clearances must be observed with venting at all times . If existing heating plant does have enough capacity, then a tempering tank is to be installed (SuperStor, BoilerMate, Phase II, or equal) heated by the existing boilers as a separate zone . Water from the tank is then piped to radiant manifold. Piping from either option to radiant manifolds are the same . Boiler and/or tempering tank to have minimum 20 year warranty in commercial use . Radiant system to be controlled by temperature limiting device (mixing valve, injection pump, 4 way valve, etc . ) to assure surface temperature of floor does not exceed 85 degrees F. Water temperature requirements of the system, as determined by tubing layout, to be included with proposal . Re-connect baseboard heating units in any area accessible from crawl space. 15400 Plumbing: G.C. will meet all relevant Codes . Re-use existing fixtures as indicated on design drawings . THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 7 10800 Toilet Accessories : Equal to Bobrick. Grab bars : B550 series, 1 1/4" peened finish, 42" L. , mount on solid blocking. Mirrors : 1/4" tempered glass, 24" x 36" . TP dispenser: B-2730 surface mounted; single roll . P. Towel dispenser: B-2621, surface mounted, stainless steel . Toilet Partitions and Urinal Screen: baked enamel, heavy duty. Terrazzo service basin with 6" drop front . Model TBS-3013 (Cult . 108) . 12500 Furnishings :Venetian blinds; 1" alum mini blinds (including mounting brackets) at all windows except toilet rooms and hallway. 15000 Heating System: Basement mechanical room must be enlarged to meet code . Available combustion air does not meet code . GC will install appropriate measures to rectify. RADIANT SLAB (See Alternatives) : Tubing design layout drawing (s) and specification to be provided by tubing supplier/or qualified agent . To be reviewed by owner. Minimum requirement is 12 inch on center (O/C) spacing throughout slab except 6 inch O/C for the first 2 feet of exterior perimeter of slab. Tubing to be fastened at least every 3 feet to wire mesh. Wire mesh/grid to be raised prior to concrete pour, to place tubing in middle of slab upon completion of pour. Tubing to be protected at expansion joints with one foot sleeves of pipe insulation. Coordinate locations with General Contractor (GC) . Tubing attached to radiant manifold and pressurized with air to 50 PSI during concrete pour. Heating contractor to be present during pour, with repair fittings, in case of need for emergency repair. THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 6 09500 Suspended Ceiling: 2' x 2 ' panels, slotted spline grid: A. Suspension system equal to Dunn brand U. S .G. "fineline" , color to be white. B . Tiles : 1) U.S .G. "Acoustone, Frost" , 2 ' x 2 ' x 3/411 , No. 414 "Shadowline" edge, 70-80 NRC, 40-44 STC, foil backed. 09680 Carpet : Nylon, 32 oz . , equal to "Academy" by Patcraft, glued down. Glue must be rated for high temperature if used with radiant floor system. All Carpet to be selected by Owner through samples by Builder. 09650 Resilient Tile : Vinyl Composite Tile, 12 x 12 inch size, 1/8 inch thick, ASTM E84 Flame Spread 75 or less, equal to Mannignton "Inspirations" . Match existing tile for color, to be approved by Owner. Sheet Vinyl : Equal to Congoleum "Flor-Ever" , 25 mil, no-wax wearlayer. Style and color to be selected. OR Armstrong "Classic Corlon" , 50 mil vinyl, wearlayer. Style and color to be selected. Cork: Equal to Ipocork Inc . , 12" x 12" 1/8" thick, color natural . 09900 Painting: General : Colors to be selected by Owner. Painter to provide 41x 4 ' samples . EXTERIOR: Backprime all wood with primer/sealer, stain kill all knots where painted. Exterior trim: 2 coats Moorwood vinyl acrylic semi-solid latex stain, #809 to match existing. Cedar Siding: Match existing (2 coats clear finish) . Metal doors : 2 coats alkyd semi gloss over factory prime coat . INTERIOR: Plaster/gyp'bd. : 1 coat Kurfees Primer 225, 2 coats Kurfees Acrylic Enamel Eggsshell, by Environmental Construction Outfitters (800) 238-5008 . New wood (doors, trim, and beams) : 2 coats Watco penetrating oil . Cubbies : stain to match existing in color. THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 5 07900 Sealants : Exterior: silicone modified acrylic; interior: latex. Assure proper sealing of all wiring, piping, window and door framing, and other penetrations which might serve as infiltration pathways . Use non-expanding foam at all exterior door and window rough openings . 08200 Doors : Exterior doors : Type 'A' : Brosco Steel Door, B-1058G with BS-38 sidelite . Wood frames, adjustable aluminum thresholds . Window configuration as shown on exterior elevations . Type ' B' : Brosco Steel Door with half lite, B-1058 . Type ' C' : 1 3/4" thick birch veneer, flush. Solid core doors in wood frames . Custom wood frames at doors with sidelites (Classrooms 101 and 102) . Sidelites to be tempered glass . Type 'D' : Moveable wall partition (Type ' C' ) equal to Holcomb & Hoke FolDoor Model 5500 , hinged pairs, manually operated, top supported, 3 " panel thickness, STC 42-47; with pressure activated bottom seal activated bottom seal, lever operated, 8' -0" x 24 ' at classrooms and 8' -0" x 20' at library (See Alternates) . Provide shop drawings . 08600 Windows : 6/6 removable, interior mullions; "Low E" glazing, full exterior screen, match existing window manufacturer. 08700 Hardware : Brass, lever handle hardware, mortised at exterior doors, match existing Schlage . Panic hardware : Russwin Exiter II Series at all exterior doors . Key all doors as per Owner' s directions . 09250 Gyp. Bd. : Walls & ceilings : Toilet room walls to have 1/4" plywood layer under gypsum. All ceilings and corridor walls : 1 hr. fire-rated. Spray finish at classroom ceilings (See Alternates) . THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 4 Finish Carpentry: con' t Vinyl base, 4" coved. Bathroom wainscot : plastic laminate 06400 Arch. Woodwork: Provide shop drawings for approval by owner. Cubbies : 3/4" pine to match existing. Built in casework: equal to "Young" solid pine and/or custom built . Porcelain pulls . Library Shelving: Custom built wood shelving, birch veneer plywood, edgebanding, plastic laminate tops, sizes as indicated on design drawings . Plastic laminate counters, square edged. Resinous counter top (Classroom 101) equal to Campbell Rhea "Rheafex" . Storage shelving, birch veneer plywood, edge banded. Heavy duty standards and brackets . 07200 Insulation: Frost walls and slab: 2" rigid polystyrene Vapor barriers : on warm side of all insulated walls, ceiling; full taped at all seams and penetrations, 6 mil . Walls : R-19, blown-in cellulose . Ceiling: R-30, blown-in cellulose; provide Prop-R vents each bay. Insulation on slope ceiling to be stabilized w/mesh. Acoustic Insulation between rooms : blown-in cellulose 07300 Roofing: New pitched roofing: 30 year asphalt shingles, Class A, equal to Bird Architectural 90s, color to be selected. Built up cedar shingle drip edge. 15# felt . Continuous ridge vent . Ice & Water Shield: three layers (9' wide) of Grace "Bituthene" membrane ice and water shield at eaves and valleys . Copper flashing. Gutter and downspout : white PVC. , half round. THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON: Outline Material Specifications, page 3 06100 Rough Framing: Pressure treated where exposed to weather or Carpentry: concrete . Roof Trusses : Should be designed and fabricated according to the American Forest and Paper Association' s "National Design Specification" and the NDS "Supplement" and all relevant specifications of the Truss Plate Institute . Design and fabrication should be done by competent and experience personnel under the supervision of a professional engineer. Detailed shop drawings, including a layout plan, showing all design loads, stress levels, material specifications, plate sizes, splice locations, dimensions, deflections, and bracing requirements, should be provided, bearing the stamp of an engineer licensed in Massachusetts . Minimum design loads should be 35 pounds per square foot (psf) snow load with allowance for additional load at valleys; dead loads as indicated by finish schedules in the design drawings; partition loads at the locations shown on the design drawings . Trusses should be cambered for dead load. Transport, storage, handling and temporary bracing of trusses shall follow TPI recommendations . Truss bearing points should have hurricane anchors to exterior walls (Simpson Strong-Tie 11H2" or better) . Wall studs must align with trusses above . Roof Sheathing: 5/8" CDX with plywood clips . Exterior siding: 1/2" CDX plywood sheathing with Tyvec; cedar clapboards to match existing. Soffit @ eves : Equal to Wolverine Techs . (fully vented vinyl) . Color by Owner Exterior porch framing: Pressure-treated Southern pine, boxed with cedar where visible . Porch ceiling (match existing material and finish) . 06200 Finish Install new windows and doors, trim, and base . Carpentry: Exterior trim: primed finger jointed clear pine at window and doors, painted (match existing color) . Cedar corner boards, fascia, etc . to match existing, natural finish. Interior trim: clear pine, square edged; match existing window sills, window & door jamb & head casing, with head casing wider and thicker than jambs . Match existing wood base profile .