3-Part CSI MasterFormat Specification

SECTION 12 4816

ENTRANCE GRILLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes
  2. Section includes recessed floor grilles and frames

Retain subparagraph below to cross-reference requirements Contractor might expect to find in this Section but are specified in other Sections.

  1. Related Requirements
  2. Section124813 "Entrance Floor Mats and Frames" for flexible floor mats and frames
  3. Division 03 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: For concrete floor slab recess, and grouting frames into recess.
  4. Division 07 - Damp-proofing.
  5. Section124813 "Entrance Floor Mats and Frames" for flexible floor mats and frames
  6. Division 23 - Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping: For floor drain if applicable.

1.2REFERENCES

A.ASTM B 221-93 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B.ASTM A 276-92 Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes.

C.AAMA 606.1 Voluntary Guide Specifications and Inspection Methods for Integral Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum

D.AAMA 607.1 Voluntary Guide Specifications and Inspection Methods for Clear Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.

1.3COORDINATION

  1. Coordinate size and location of recesses in concrete to receive floor grilles and frames.

1.4SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: Manufacturers product specifications, installation and maintenance instructions.
  2. Shop Drawings:

Revise three subparagraphs below to suit Project.

  1. Items penetrating floor grilles and frames, including door control devices.
  2. Divisions between grille sections.
  3. Perimeter floor moldings.
  4. Samples: For the following products, in manufacturer's standard sizes
  5. Floor Grille: Assembled section of floor grille.
  6. Frame Members: Sample of each type and color
  1. LEED Submittals:
  1. Product Data for Credit IEQ 5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control: Employ permanent entryway systems at least 10 feet long in the primary direction of travel to capture dirt and particulates entering the building at regularly used exterior entrance.

1.5CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

  1. Installation, Operations and Maintenance data.

1.6FIELD CONDITIONS

A.Field Measurements: Indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.

1.7WARRANTY

  1. Provide manufacturer's written warranty.
  2. Warrant materials and fabrication against defects after completion and final acceptance of Work.
  3. Repair defects, or replace with new materials, faulty materials or fabrication developed during the warranty period at no expense to Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1Accessibility Standard:

  1. Comply with applicable provisions in [the DOJ's "2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design"] [and] [ICC A117.1] <Insert regulation>.

2.2ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

Nystrom

9300 73rd Avenue North

Minneapolis, MN 55428

PH: 800.547.2635

FX: 800.317.8770

  1. Rigid Floor Grille: Extruded aluminum tread rails 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) on-center by 1-3/4 inches (44.5 mm) high, sitting on continuous vinyl cushions.
  2. Basis-of-Design Product: Nystrom; GRATEdesign®
  3. Rolling Load: 1500 lb (680 kg) per wheel.

Retain "Tread Inserts"; "Colors, Textures, and Patterns of Inserts"; "Rail Color"; "Grille Size";and "Frame"Subparagraphs below if required. Revise those retained to suit Project.

  1. Tread Inserts:

Retain one or more of the following nine subparagraphs if retaining "Tread Inserts" Subparagraph above. Multiple inserts may be selected for alternating treads. Two treads may be selected; for example, Premium Carpet for absorbing and Vinyl for scraping.

  1. Premium Carpet with 3700 denier, solution-dyed, woven nylon fibers; and shall include a minimum of 100, 10-mil monofilament fibers per inch. Each carpet fiber and monofilament shall be fusion-bonded to a rigid, two-ply backing to prevent fraying and supplied in continuous spliced-free lengths. Fibers shall be treated with anti-stain and anti-static additives.
  2. Rugged Scrub: Crimped, solution-dyed, 600 denier polypropylene fibers tufted into a woven double backing and mechanically secured to tread rails.
  3. Brush: Brush made with rigid nylon bristles, 9 tufts per inch, each tuft containing 80 bristles.
  4. Vinyl: Ribbed-design-surface, resilient vinyl.
  5. Serrated Aluminum: Plain serrated aluminum treads.
  6. Ecotread Recycled Rubber: Recycled rubber with an SC of 90, manufactured with recycled rubber and EPDM backing.
  7. Ribbed Rubber: TPV, dual-durameter rubber insert with convex and continuous serrations.
  8. Abrasive Insert: Mineral abrasive particles bonded to vinyl.
  9. Poured Abrasive: Serrated aluminum surface covered with aluminum-oxide or silicon-carbide grit in epoxy matrix.
  1. Colors, Textures, and Patterns of Inserts: [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors].
  2. Rail Color: [Mill finish] [Clear] [Light bronze] [Medium bronze] [Dark bronze] [Black].
  3. Grill Size: [As indicated] <Insert size>.
  4. Frame:
  5. Level Bed (LBM): Mechanically attached [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  6. Level Bed (LBC): Cast-in-place [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  7. Deep Pit, Adjustable (DAM): Mechanically attached, stainless-steel frame, adjustable from 3-inch- (76.2-mm-) to 7-inch- (177.8-mm-) deep with 1/8-inch (3.2-mm) exposed surface.
  8. Deep Pit: Cast-in-place aluminum frame, [3-inch- (76.2-mm-)] [4.5-inch- (114.3-mm-)] [2-inch- (50.8-mm-)] deep with 1/2-inch (13-mm) exposed surface.
  1. Rigid Floor Grille: 100 percent recycled, nylon-reinforced, buffed-rubber tread strips, alternating with aluminum divider-bars, assembled, and galvanized steel wire, 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) on-center, [0.6875 inches (17.5 mm)] [0.47 inches (11.9 mm)] high.
  2. Basis-of-Design Product: Nystrom; EnvIRONtread®II
  3. Rolling Load: 1000 lb (453 kg) per wheel.

Retain "Tread Inserts"; "Colors, Textures, and Patterns of Inserts"; "Rail Color"; and "Grille Size" Subparagraphs below if required. Revise those retained to suit Project.

  1. Tread Inserts: 100 percent recycled, nylon-reinforced buffed rubber with minimum 59 percent postconsumer and 22 percent preconsumer recycled content, mechanically secured to tread rails.

Retain one of the following four "Model" subparagraphs.

  1. Model: Single tread insert, closed construction, [15/32 inch (24 mm)] [11/16 inch (17.5 mm)]overall depth.
  2. Model: Double tread insert, closed construction, [15/32 inch (24 mm)] [11/16 inch (17.5 mm)] overall depth.
  3. Model: Single tread insert, open construction, [15/32 inch (24 mm)] [11/16 inch (17.5 mm)] overall depth.
  4. Model: Double tread insert, open construction, [15/32 inch (24 mm)] [11/16 inch (17.5 mm)]overall depth.
  1. Colors, Textures, and Patterns of Inserts: [Black] [Gray].
  2. Rail Color: [Mill finish] [Clear] [Light bronze] [Medium bronze] [Dark bronze] [Black].
  3. Frame:
  4. Level Bed (LBM): Mechanically attached [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  5. Level Bed (LBC): Cast-in-place [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.

Surface-mounted frame is only available with product 15/32-inch (11.9-mm) deep.

  1. Surface Mounted (SAM): Mechanically attached aluminum frame
  1. Rigid Floor Grille: Extruded-aluminum tread rails, 0.6875 inch (17.5 mm) on-center x1 inch (25.4 mm) high.
  2. Basis-of-Design Product: Nystrom; alumaGRIL™:

Retain one of the first sixsubparagraphs below.

  1. Rigid grille with rectangular tread.
  2. Treads: T-shaped, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)x 1 inch(25.4 mm). Spacing between treads not to exceed 3/16 inch (4.8 mm). Rail surface to be striated to create rectangular grid pattern.
  3. Rail Spacers: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) aluminum tube.
  4. Grate Sections: Each section shall be no greater than 48 inches (1220 mm)x 48 inches (1220 mm). Supply sections with individual, pre-fabricated, factory-assembled frames.
  5. Rigid grille with waffle tread.
  6. Treads: T-shaped, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)x 1 inch (25.4 mm). Spacing between treads not to exceed 3/16 inch (4.8 mm). Rail surface to be striated to create square grid pattern for multi-directional traffic.
  7. Rail Spacers: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) aluminum tube.
  8. Grate Sections: Each section shall be no greater than 48 inches (1220 mm)x48 inches (1220 mm). Supply sections with individual, pre-fabricated, factory-assembled frames.
  9. Rigid grille with plank tread.
  10. Treads: T-shaped, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)x1 inch (25.4 mm).
  11. Rail Spacers: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) aluminum tube.
  12. Grate Sections: Each section shall be no greater than 48 inches (1220 mm)x48 inches (1220 mm). Supply sections with individual, pre-fabricated, factory assembled frames.
  1. Rigid grille with serrated tread.
  2. Treads: T-shaped serrated, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)x 1 inch(25.4 mm).
  3. Rail Spacers: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) aluminum tube.
  4. Grille Sections: Each section shall be no greater than 48 inches (1220 mm)x48 inches (1220 mm). Supply sections with individual, pre-fabricated, factory-assembled frames.
  1. Rigid grill with bar tread.
  2. Treads: T-shaped serrated, 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) x 1 inch(25.4 mm).
  3. Rail Spacers: 1/4-inch(6.3 mm)aluminum tube.
  4. Grille Sections: Each section shall be no greater than 48 inches (1220 mm)x48 inches (1220 mm). Supply sections with individual, pre-fabricated, factory-assembled frames.
  1. Rigid grill with dual plank and serrated treads.
  2. Treads: T-shaped serrated alternating with T shaped plank, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)x 1 inch(25.4 mm)..
  3. Rail Spacers: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) aluminum tube.
  4. Grille Sections: Each section shall be no greater than 48 inches (1220 mm)x48 inches (1220 mm). Supply sections with individual, pre-fabricated, factory-assembled frames.
  1. Frame: [Level Bed (LBC): Cast-in-place aluminum frame][Level Bed (LBM): Mechanically fastened aluminum frame].
  1. Rigid Floor Grille: Stainless-steel tread wires, spaced 0.233 inch (5.9 mm) on-center, [1.125 inches (28.6 mm)] [0.625 inches (15.9 mm)] [0.375 inches (9.5 mm)] high. Surface wires 0.093 inch (2.4 mm) by 0.156 inch (4 mm) with 0.070-inch (1.8-mm) support bars spaced 1 inch (24 mm) on-center. Tread wires shall be resistance welded at each joint.
  2. Basis-of-Design Product: Nystrom.; eleGRIL®
  3. Rolling Load: 1000 lb (453 kg) per wheel.

Retain one of first two subparagraphs below.

  1. Rigid grille with 0.093-inch (2.4-mm) by 0.156-inch (4-mm) V-wire.
  2. Rigid grille with 0.093-inch (2.4-mm) by 0.156-inch (4-mm) V-wire and premium carpet tread inserts.
  3. Carpet Fibers: 3700 denier, solution-died woven nylon with a minimum of 100, 10 milmonofilament fibers per square inch. Each carpet fiber shall be fusion-bonded to a rigid, two-ply backing to prevent fraying, and supplied in continuous spliced-free lengths. Fibers shall be treated with anti-stain, anti-static, and anti-microbial additives.
  4. Carpet Weight: 33 oz./sq. yd. (1119 g/sq.m).
  5. RuggedScrub® Carpet Tread: Crimped, solution-dyed, 600 denier polypropylene fibers tufted into a woven double backing and mechanically secured to tread rails.
  6. Color: As selected from manufacturer's full range of available colors.

Retain one of the first three subparagraphs below.

  1. Frames for 0.375-inch- (9.5-mm-)deep product.
  2. Surface Mounted (SAM): Mechanically attached, aluminum frame.
  3. Level Bed (LBM): Mechanically attached [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  4. Level Bed (LBC): Cast-in-place [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  5. Frames for 0.625-inch- (15.9-mm-)deep product.
  6. Level Bed (LBM): Mechanically attached [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  7. Level Bed (LBC): Cast-in-place [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  8. Frames for 1.125-inch(28.6-mm) deep product.
  9. Level Bed (LBM): Mechanically attached [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.
  10. Level Bed (LBC): Cast-in-place [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.

The cross-support mechanism for the deep pit is aluminum. Rolling-load capacity for this application is 300 lb (136 kg) per wheel.

  1. Deep Pit, Adjustable (DAM): Mechanically attached stainless-steel frame, adjustable from 3 inch (76.2 mm) to 7 inch (177.8 mm) deep with 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) exposed surface.
  1. Rigid Floor Grille: Stainless-steel tread wires spaced 0.3275 inches (8.3 mm) on-center by [1.125 inches (28.6 mm)] [0.75 inch (19.1 mm)] high. 0.140-inch- (3.6-mm) by 0.375-inch- (9.5-mm-) profile wires mechanically interlocked with U-clip supports and spaced 0.187 inch (4.75 mm) apart.
  2. Basis-of-Design Product: Nystrom; proGRIL™

Retain one of the first two subparagraphs below.

  1. Stainless-steel rigid grill with 0.140-inch- (3.6-mm-) profile straight wire.
  2. Treads: Straight wire treads with [1-1/8-inch- (28.6-mm-)] [3/4-inch- (19.1-mm-)] deep support rails.
  3. Stainless-steel rigid grill with 0.140-inch- (3.6-mm-) profile curved wire.
  4. Treads: Curved wire treads with [1-1/8-inch- (28.6-mm)] [3/4-inch- (19.1-mm-)] deep support rails.
  5. Frame, Level Bed (LBM): Mechanically attached [stainless-steel] [aluminum] frame.

2.3DRAIN PANS

Retain this article if drain pans are required and available from floor-grille manufacturer for type of floor grille and frame indicated. Otherwise, consider specifying drain pans in Section076200 "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim."

  1. Provide manufacturer's standard[0.060-inch- (1.52-mm-) thick], [aluminum, mill finish] [aluminum, primer coat finish] [stainless-steel] sheet drain pan with NPS2 (DN50) drain outlet for each floor-grille unit. Coat bottom of pan with protective coating recommended by manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

  1. Products must be placed on a flat and level substrate. Substrate shall meet tolerance of 1/8" over 10 feet in accordance with ACI 302.
  2. Examine areas and conditions under which Work is to be performed and identify conditions detrimental to proper or timely completion.
  3. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2INSTALLATION

  1. Install products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, at locations shown and with top of products level with adjoining finished flooring where applicable.
  2. Coordinate top of product surfaces with swinging doors to provide under-door clearance.

1.Provide necessary shims, spacers, and anchorages for proper location and secure attachment of frames to concrete.

2.For installation in terrazzo flooring, contact manufacturer.

3.3ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A.Adjust top surface of assembly to be flush with adjacent finishes.

B.Coordinate top of surfaces with doors that swing across surface to provide adequate under door clearance.

C.Clean dirt and debris from frame recess before installing floor system.

3.4PROTECTION

  1. Upon completion of frame installations, provide temporary filler of plywood or fiberboard in grille recesses, and cover frames with plywood protective flooring. Maintain protection until construction traffic has ended and Project is near time of Substantial Completion.
  2. Install product when no further wheeled construction traffic will occur and wet type operations including painting and decorating are complete.

Updated 10/8/2018