MPS Master
SECTION 11 61 33
THEATRICAL RIGGING SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS
PART - GENERAL
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract and Supplementary Conditions and Section 01 Specification Sections, apply to this section.
SUMMARY
The work in this section includes Theatrical Rigging (TR) systems, drapery and equipment as shown in the Design and on the Drawings.
Drapery
2. Prepare hanging points for the video screen
3. Provide all material, components, accessories and services required to provide the work as specified herein, elsewhere in the Contract Documents and/or as shown on related Drawings.
4. Consult and coordinate with other affected work and contractors throughout the course of the work contained herein.
5. Special consideration should be given to the examination of existing conditions as described herein.
6. Training
Work Results
The equipment installed as part of this section shall result in a complete and working theatrical rigging system, properly coordinated to accommodate all equipment.
2. Provide fully coordinated and engineered equipment, installation, supervision and commissioning for the major systems and associated accessories as required for the space.
3. Provide coordination of conduit, back boxes and AC power wiring provided by Section 26 Electrical Contractor to ensure proper placement within the rigging system.
4. Provide all material, components, accessories and services required to provide the work as specified herein, elsewhere in the project documents and/or as shown on related drawings.
Delegated Design
Provide design for the means of fastening, suspension and support of the work of this section. Provide drawings and calculations meeting the review requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction, stamped and wet signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the project jurisdiction for work of the specific type performed.
2. Engineered drawings shall be provided to the Architect and consultant for review of coordination and compliance to this section.
3. Engineered drawings shall be provided to the structural engineer of record for this facility. The engineer of record will review the loads imposed on the structure by this equipment and compare those loads to allowable structural loading.
4. Engineered drawings shall be provided to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for this facility. The AHJ will review the drawings for compliance with local codes. In all cases code compliance is the responsibility of the contractor providing the work of this section.
5. Provide all material, components, accessories and services required to provide the work as specified herein, elsewhere in the Contract Documents and/or as shown on related Drawings.
6. Refer to the ‘TR’ series drawings.
Products Supplied But Not Installed Under This Section
Not Used.
E. Related Sections
1. All drawings including General Construction, Structural, Theatrical, Mechanical, and Electrical, and General Conditions of the contract, including Supplemental Provisions and Section 01 Specifications Sections, apply to this section.
2. Coordinate with all related sections of the specifications including, but not limited to:
a. Equipment attachment backing, reinforcement and support.
b. Concrete
1) Fastener requirements.
c. Masonry
1) Fastener requirements.
d. Metals
1) Structural steel supporting the work of this section.
e. Fire Protection
1) Coordination with sprinkler work.
f. Finishes
1) Walls and floors.
g. Theatrical Lighting Control
1) Location and mounting of Junction boxes which feed theatrical lighting devices must be coordinated as part of the work of this section.
h. Section 26 – Electrical
1) All required conduit, wiring, back boxes, termination as required for a complete electrical installation shall be under Section 26 - Electrical work with the direct onsite supervision of the Contractor for this section of work. Section 26 -Electrical to provide miscellaneous hardware as required for proper installation of each component.
a) Basic Electrical Materials & Methods
b) Grounding
c) Wiring Methods
d) Conductors and Cables
e) Conduit and Tubing
f) Boxes
g) Wiring Devices
h) Transformers
i) Circuit and Motor Disconnects
j) Distribution Panelboards
k) Branch Circuit Panelboards
F. Alternates
1. Not used
G. Substitutions
1. All requests for variations from the specified materials and products will be reviewed by the Architect and Theatre consultant according to the procedures outlined in Section 01.
2. All requests for substitutions must be submitted in a timely manner, so as not to adversely impact the project schedule.
3. Substitutions will only be accepted if, in the opinion of the Architect and Theatre Consultant, the product is an equal to the specified product. No substitutions may be made without written acceptance from the Architect and Theatre Consultant. All substitutions made prior to this acceptance are at the sole risk of the Contractor.
4. A substitution must be a product of equal design, construction and performance. The Contractor must submit all pertinent information required to substantiate that the product is equal. The Contractor must submit all additional information, including test data, which may be requested by the Architect and Theatre Consultant to fully evaluate the substitution. The burden of proof is solely on the Contractor.
5. All additional expenses of any kind with respect to substitution(s) shall be borne by the Contractor. This shall include, but not be limited to, all fees and expenses incurred by the Architect and other related Consultants for evaluation of the substitution and subsequent integration into the project should the substitution be taken and/or additional costs of other contractors related to the substitution(s).
REFERENCES
References to code, standards, specifications and recommendations of technical societies, trade organizations and governmental agencies will refer to the latest edition of such publications adopted and published prior to submittal of the bid. All such codes and standards will be considered a part of this specification as if they were fully included herein.
B. If an applicable code or standard permits work of lesser quality or extent than this specification, then this specification and the related Drawings will govern.
C. Comply with prevailing local codes, standards, and applicable Underwriters Laboratory standards.
D. Comply with national, state and local labor regulations and requirements.
1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. In all cases where a device or a part of equipment is referred to in a singular manner within the contract documents, it is intended that such a reference shall include all devices required to complete the installation in accordance with the project documents.
B. “Architect”: All references to the “Architect” will refer to the process by which the indicated action or decision regarding the work in this section will be administered. All such actions shall be initiated with or by the Project Architect, who will disseminate all pertinent information and documents to, as well as coordinate all efforts and site visits with, the Theatre Consultant and all other project consultants who may have design responsibility relating to the work in this section.
C. Theatre Consultant will be party to all actions and decisions regarding the work in this section.
D. “Other Project Consultants”: Acoustical Consultant, Electrical Engineer, Structural Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer as is applicable to a particular issue.
E. “Contractor”: Specialty contractor/manufacturer for the work contained in this section only. Contractors involved with other portions of the work shall be indicated with a specific trade preceding the word “Contractor” (i.e. General, Electrical, etc.).
F. "Owner": Authorized personnel representing Minneapolis Public Schools.
G. “Furnish”: Purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to project site.
H. “Install”: Physically install the items in their proper location(s) on the project site.
I. “Provide”: Furnish and install complete, functioning and complete with all necessary accessories (CWANA).
1.05 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. The rigging systems shall include provisions for hanging of theatrical lighting fixtures, drapery and scenery in the location detailed in the drawings.
2. The existing rigging system components and drapery will be removed and stored for possible reuse. Rigging components which are not damaged and which, when reinstalled, will function as new can be reused. (exception – all drapery carriers, operating line and pulleys shall be replaced)
3. A new, more flexible, rigging mounting system will be installed as detailed in the drawings
4. Draperies
a. The Auditorium will be provided with a basic complement of new theatrical draperies, which will include a decorative main border, decorative main curtain for bi-part manual operation, black masking curtains. Configurations will be variable but a basic hang is shown in the Drawings. The contractor of this section shall be responsible for providing these draperies.
1) The main curtain shall be lined to provide durability and maximum opacity, and will have fullness sewn in.
2) Masking draperies shall be sewn flat for tie-in fullness capability.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. Structural performance for this system must be fully documented under the direct supervision of a Structural Licensed Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota. The contractors engineer shall design and/or select all elements and their connections to meet or exceed the Code in force at the time of the installation.
a. Documentation must include certified calculations by a structural licensed professional engineer in the State of Minnesota
b. Calculations must be provided for all bolted or welded connections, within system components as well as between system components and building structure
c. Where standard components are used manufactures engineering data shall be provided to supplement engineered calculations.
d. The Contractor shall provide certified calculations of all system design loads and structural accommodations not indicated on the drawings. The Contractor shall supply to the Architect all system engineering documents and information within 60 days of contract award.
B. Provide full insurance against loss or damage during shipment. Furnish certifications of such coverage to the Architect within 30 calendar days of contract award.
C. All submittals shall leave a 3” by 3” space available for review stamps and comments.
D. All cast iron elements taking load shall be fabricated in accordance with the appropriate Section.
E. Submittals must contain verified field dimensions and must be submitted for review and acceptance prior to proceeding with the fabrication of the work in this section. The architect shall only mark one set of reproducible per submittal with comments. Any additional sets of drawings or product data shall be returned unmarked.
F. Review all pertinent project Electrical and Theatrical series drawings. Following this review, provide to the Architect and Contractor any additional information required to make a fully functioning system. In addition, the Contractor shall confirm that all systems components are compatible with conduit sizes and wire gauge sizes as shown in the drawings and that the interconnectivity of components is as required to make a fully functioning system. This confirmation shall be in writing within 30 calendar days of contract award. All costs associated with additions to the scope of the electrical work because of insufficient wire count and/or sizes after this confirmation shall be borne by the Manufacturer/Contractor herein.
G. Project Manager: Provide the name and position of the Contractor’s Project Manager. This Project Manager shall be the key contact person between the Architect, District and the Contractor during the entire course of the project. The contractor’s project manager shall remain the same for the duration of the project.
H. Product Data: Submit catalog or standard data sheets for component parts as part of the shop drawing submittal. The data shall include all information, which indicates compliance with the specifications herein. Clearly indicate the manufacturer of each component and part.
a. If any work is required to be specially tested or approved, whether by the Minneapolis Public School District’s instructions or by any laws, ordinance or any public authority, the Installing Contractor shall give the General Contractor and District timely notice of its readiness for inspections, and of dates of inspections to be made by appropriate authorities.
I. Shop Drawings
a. All shop drawings to be prepared under the supervision of a Structural Licensed Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota. The drawings must include the engineer’s stamp, which is recognized in the city and state in which the project is taking place.
b. The Contractor shall provide certified calculations of all system design loads and structural accommodations not indicated on the drawings. The Contractor shall supply to the Architect all system engineering documents and information within 60 days of contract award.
c. All Shop Drawings shall be Sheet Size B or larger, but in no case shall sheet size vary once chosen.
d. Provide ¼” = 1’- 0” plans of all locations which contain equipment in this contract based upon the current version of AutoCAD. Show all equipment properly located, dimensioned, and labeled. Note all work by others in the vicinity, which may affect work in this contract.
e. Include a cover sheet with a drawing index including the sheet number and title for each sheet in the set.
f. Provide an inventory of all equipment to be supplied, including quantities, manufacturer’s part number, reference to applicable drawings, etc.
1) Provide a separate equipment inventory list of all miscellaneous rigging equipment which is supplied but not installed. This inventory shall be used as a checklist for final acceptance of this equipment.
g. Provide complete, fully dimensioned, large-scale detailed fabrication drawings of all major components.
h. Provide requisite schematics, plans and sections indicating assembly and installation of components.
i. Provide indications by arrow and boxed caption of all variations from contract drawings and specifications, except where variation is indicated as acceptable.
j. For any electrical devices provided under this section, provide detailed riser diagrams and installation circuit diagrams indicating all control requirements and point to point connections within 30 days of Contract Award. Show all required high and low voltage wire sizes and wire counts between all components. Show line voltage power input required by systems components which shall be provided under Section 26.
J. Samples: Submit samples for approval within 14 days of written request. These items may include, but are not limited to:
a. Drapery Samples
b. Samples of standard basic rigging components, and hardware if requested by the Architect.
c. Verify samples for color and materials.
K. Installation Instructions:
a. Supply installation instructions for all items furnished in this section, as reviewed and approved with shop drawings, to Electrical Contractor and General Contractor. Such instructions shall be fully coordinated with trades doing adjoining work and with site conditions. Instructions shall include inter equipment connection diagrams with terminal designations.