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SECTION 12560INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE

Rev 0 i Contract No:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1

GENERAL............................................................................................................1

1.01

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ..................................................................................1

1.02

SECTION INCLUDES..........................................................................................1

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS .........................................................................................1

1.04 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 1

1.05 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 4

1.06 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 6

1.07

QUALITY CONTROL...........................................................................................6

1.08

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 7

1.09 DESIGN CRITERIA.............................................................................................. 8

1.10 JOB CONDITIONS............................................................................................... 8

1.11 WARRANTY......................................................................................................... 9

1.12

DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ...........................................................9

PART 2 PRODUCTS .......................................................................................................10

2.01 GENERAL..........................................................................................................10

2.02 MATERIALS.......................................................................................................10

2.03 CLASSROOM FURNITURE ..............................................................................13

2.04

IRONMONGERY................................................................................................ 17

PART 3

EXECUTION ......................................................................................................18

3.01 DIMENSIONS..................................................................................................... 18

3.02

INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 18

3.03 CONNECTIONS TO BUILDING......................................................................... 18

3.04 COMPLETION OF WORK.................................................................................18


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Rev 0 ii Contract No:

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Contd.)

Item No Title Page No

3.05 PROTECTION.................................................................................................... 18


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Rev 0 1 of 19 Contract No:

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Section covers supply of standard furniture and furnishings to be delivered,

assembled and installed as necessary to complete all furniture and related workrequired by the Contract Drawings/Documents. The Contractor shall furnish all labor,materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the work.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Classroom Furniture

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 06060 Wood Materials

H. Section 06070 Wood Treatment

I. Section 10110 Chalkboards

J. Section 10115 Markerboards

K. Section 10120 Tackboard and Visual Aid Boards

L. Section 10500 Lockers

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level ofquality for materials, products and workmanship. In case of conflict between thesestandards and the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used whereverapplicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment, materials andprocesses conforming to one group of codes and standards.

C. SASO Saudi Arabian Standards Organization


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1. SASO 1256 Specification for Timber

2. SASO 1414 Methods of Testing of Timber-Part 1: Standard Methods of Testing Small Clear Specimens of Timber

3. SASO 1537 Method of Test for Steel Nails for Use in Wood andWood Base - Materials

D. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1. ANSI Z34.2 Self Certification by Producer or Supplier

E. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1. ASTM A36M Standard Specifications for Carbon Structural Steel

2. ASTM A167 Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-

Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, andStrip

3. ASTM A423 Standard Specification for Seamless and Electric- Welded-Low-Alloy Steel Tubes

4. ASTM A568 Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, andHigh-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-

Rolled, General Requirements for

5. ASTM A575 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon,Merchant Quality, M-Grade

6. ASTM A666 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, andFlat Bar

7. ASTM D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss

8. ASTM D648 Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature ofPlastics Under Flexural Load in the EdgewisePosition

9. ASTM D968 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance ofOrganic Coatings by Falling Abrasive

10. ASTM D1761 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners inWood

11. ASTM D3574 Standard Test Methods for Flexible CellularMaterials-Slab, Bonded, and Molded UrethaneFoams

12. ASTM D3776 Standard Test Methods for Mass per Unit Area(Weight) of Fabric


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13. ASTM D3884 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of TextileFabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)

14. ASTM D4157 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance ofTextile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)

15. ASTM D4673 Standard Classification System for Acrylonitrile- Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic and Alloys Moldingand Extrusion Materials

16. ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface BurningCharacteristics of Building Materials

17. ASTM F467 Standard Specification for Nonferrous Nuts forGeneral Use

18. ASTM F468 Standard Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, HexCap Screws, and Studs for General Use

19. ASTM F844 Standard Specification for Washers, Steel, Plain(Flat), Unhardened for General Use

F. AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

1. AWI 1700-G-3 Site Conditions, Materials, and Preparation

2. AWI 1700-G-4 Delivery and Storage Requirements

3. AWI 1700-G-5 Installation

4. QSI Quality Standards Illustrated

G. BIFMA Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association

1. ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 General Purpose Office Chairs, Tests

2. BIFMA X5.7 Upholstered Furniture Flammability Standard forNon-Residential Non-Live-in Occupancies

H. HPVA Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association

1. HPVA HP-1 Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood

I. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

1. NEMA LD-3 High Pressure Decorative Laminates

2. NEMA WD1 General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices

3. NEMA WD6 Wiring Devices Dimensional Requirements

J. UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1. UL 498 Attachment Plugs and Receptacles


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2. UL 723 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials

K. WDMA/NWWDA Window and Door Manufacturers Association (formerly NationalWood Window and Door Association)

1. WDMA TM-6 Adhesive Bond Durability Test Method

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. accessory: A component which can, at the discretion of the user be readily added,removed, or replaced and which when removed, will not prevent the fitting fromfulfilling its primary function.

B. all wood: All components in the piece are wood. May include some combination ofsolid wood and engineered wood.

C. artificial laminate: A surface of plastic, foil or paper printed with a wood grainpattern and bonded to a composite such as particleboard or medium densityfiberboard.

D. burl: A tree knot or protruding growth that shows up as a pattern in the grain whensliced. Used for inlays and veneers.

E. chair: A piece of furniture for sitting, consisting of a seat, back, and sometimes armrests, commonly for use by one person.

F. desk: A piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or othercompartments.

G. dovetail: A wedge-shaped tenon that fits into a corresponding cut-out space to forman interlocking joint.

H. dowel: Headless pin usually made of wood, used in the construction of furniture.

I. drawer: A sliding storage box or receptacle opened by pulling out and closed bypushing in.

J. engineered wood: Wood made from slices of lumber (plywood) or the chips andfibers that remain after a tree is milled into lumber (particleboard or fiberboard).

K. hardwood: Wood derived from angiosperms (broad leafed trees such as oak, beech,maple, mahogany, and walnut). The category consists of some woods that areactually much softer than "softwoods."

L. hardwood frames: Frames which are made from hardwoods such as ash, oak, orbirch. These woods are usually kiln dried and resist splitting.

M. high pressure laminates: Synthetic sheet surfacings that are bonded to a corematerial. Laminates offer heat, soil, and stain resistance. They can be grain and colormatched to surrounding woods for use in dresser or bureau tops, or produces indecorative colors used to surface entire contemporary bedroom suites.


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N. inlay: A design of contrasting wood.

O. KD: "Knocked down." Furniture sold unassembled or partially assembled. Morecommonly called "RTA."

P. kiln dried: Kiln drying reduces the moisture content of the lumber, a process whichinhibits checking, splitting and strengthens the finished product.

Q. laminate: A product made by bonding together two or more layers (laminations) ofmaterial or materials.

R. medium density fiberboard: Made by breaking down wood chips into fibers, mixingthe fibers with glue, and fusing the resulting mixture under heat and pressure toproduce a board.

S. particleboard: Chips of wood coated with glue and pressed into a board.

T. plywood: Three to five thin slices of wood glued together like a sandwich under high

pressure.

U. rabbet joint: A joint formed by fitting together boards into which rectangular grooveshave been cut. Also a recess in the meeting stiles of cabinet doors that close to forma dust proof joint.

V. rail joints: The places where the horizontal members of an upholstered frame meet.These joints are often screwed, glued and doubled doweled for extra strength.

W. RTA: "Ready to assemble." Furniture sold unassembled or partially assembled.Sometimes called "KD" furniture.

X. rule joint: A knuckle joint as between a table top and drop leaf that leaves no openspace when the leaf is down.

Y. santoprene: It is a thermoplastic rubber designed to offer chemical resistanceequivalent to neoprene. It is resistant to a wide variety of solvents and chemicals. Itis not readily soluble in common solvents but will swell in aromatic solvents andhalogenated organic solvents.

Z. soft woods: Wood from a conifer (cone bearing tree). Pine, cedar and redwood arecommon examples.

AA. solid wood: Can mean one single board or plank of wood or also several woodboards or blocks that are glued together.

BB. steam bend: A method of bending a single piece of wood (bowback chair, bowedsplat, etc.) into a furniture part. Since the wood grain is bent instead of cut, thismethod yields exceptional strength.

CC. tables: An article of furniture having a flat, horizontal surface supported by one ormore support members (legs), and a frame (apron).

DD. tropical hardwood: Hardwood from a tropical forest, the most common of which ismahogany.


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EE. veneer: A thin decorative layer of wood which is applied to underlying wood solids orparticleboard. Veneers are used to match and balance grain, create inlay andbanding effects.

FF. vinyl wrap: Flexible vinyl wrapping applied to underlying wood solids or particleboard

to produce a surface that most often resembles wood. It is often used in lessexpensive furniture applications.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions ofSECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencingWork:

1. Furniture Schedule

a) A Schedule of all furniture and accessories proposed including name

and address of manufacturer, catalog numbers and cuts, completeinstructions, materials, colors, accessories, and other such descriptivematerial as may be required for review.

2. Samples

a) In order to obtain final selection by the Royal Commission for thefurniture proposed, the Contractor shall make available for review at aconvenient location, other than the work site, examples representing atypical selection of the furniture to be installed. At least one example ofeach item shall be made available for review. The location for reviewshall be agreed with the Royal Commission. This review shall be carriedout at an early stage of the Contract to avoid possible delays to theprogram.

3. Certificates

a) Official certificates of approval shall be supplied for all fire-resistant orfire-proof items in accordance with the recommendations of the relevantcodes and regulations.

b) The manufacturer shall provide the Royal Commission with test dataresults and written certification that chairs furnished under thisSpecification meet or exceed all applicable requirements of

ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 and this Specification. Such certification shall be inaccordance with the requirements of ANSI Z34.2, Self Certification byproducer or supplier.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop andpropose programs and methods of construction and testing to achieve the specifiedquality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with SECTION 01450.

B. All furnishings and textiles used shall consist only of non-inflammable materials in


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accordance with all pertinent codes and regulations.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of all its supplies items and assuch, shall develop and submit a Supplier Quality Inspection Plan for review. Theinspection plan shall cover those items intended for shop inspection and the

procedures for carrying out same.

D. Codes and Standards

1. The Contractor shall comply with the applicable provisions of the referencedcodes and standards, except as otherwise shown and specified by the RoyalCommission.

E. Qualifications

1. Products used in the work of this Section shall be produced by manufacturersregularly engaged in manufacturing furniture, and with a history of successfulproduction acceptable to the Royal Commission.

F. Internal Quality Control

1. The Contractor’s internal quality control shall include but not be limited to:

a) Checking supplier’s test certificates and certificates of compliance toconform to this Specification and referenced standards prior to assemblyor installation.

b) Checking supplier’s delivery tickets for compliance with supply order andspecification.

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in fullaccordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by thefollowing:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the RoyalCommission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall beemployed throughout.


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1.09 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Durability

1. The furniture must be easy to clean.

2. It must have a construction that will hold up to rigorous use in the schoolclassroom for several years.

3. It must also be simple and inexpensive to repair.

B. Storage

1. As students shall store some books and other materials during a class, thestorage should be easily accessible when materials are needed but shall beout of the way when not in use.

C. Comfort

1. The furniture must fit the wide range of body sizes in classroom with littleadjustment.

D. Safety

1. The furniture must be stable enough not to allow the students to easily tip overor break the furniture.

2. No sharp edges will be exposed.

3. Materials used must not be toxic to the students.

4. The furniture must not lend itself to allowing students to harm themselves oreach other.

1.10 JOB CONDITIONS

A. For delivery and installation of furniture, as defined by Contract scope documents,building conditions are assumed to comply with AWI Standard 1700-G-3 and1700-G-4 and be as follows:

1. Flooring required to be placed under furniture and equipment has been beinginstalled.

2. Heating and air conditioning systems shall provide consistent temperature andhumidity conditions complying with AWI Standard 1700-G-4 and 1700-G-5.

3. Relative humidity shall not be less than 40%, or more than 60%.

4. Temperature shall not be less than 18°C (65°F) and not greater than 27°C(80°F) in areas of furniture installation.

5. Overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in work shall be complete


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prior to installation of furniture.

6. Wet operations shall be complete prior to delivery.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer’s Warranty

1. 3 years from date of delivery, covers defects in materials and workmanship.

1.12 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and material units inaccordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the followingrequirements:

1. The furniture is to be delivered in a complete defect-free, undamaged and fullyoperational condition and is to be installed in the appropriate room utilizingproper storage, with all necessary protective measures included.

2. In the event of damage to the installed furniture or to the finished work andmaterial of all other trades, the Contractor shall make all repairs andreplacements necessary at no additional cost to the Royal Commission.


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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when

available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and productsmanufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Royal Commission.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. General

1. The forms, colors and design of all furniture and furnishings are to beprofessionally coordinated and are to be correlated for each and within eachroom type. All furniture and furnishing elements must be reviewed by the RoyalCommission prior to execution of the works.

2. Only first quality volume-stable and durable materials having thecharacteristics and requirements described in the specifications are to beused. Materials which are altered by changes in temperature or in thepresence of humidity, or which generate odors or the like, shall not be used.

3. All paints, stains, coatings, glues, etc., are to be performed in accordance withthe manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for the relevantsituation.

4. Plastics laminate surfaces and lipping shall be shop-applied using pressurelaminating techniques. Plastic laminate shall be at least 1.9 mm nominalthickness.

5. All steel, aluminum, melamine veneered and plastic formed materials are tofulfill the following requirements:

a) Non-glare, resistant to chemical cleaners, stains of fingers, ink, ball-pens, pencils, etc. resistant to cigarette burns, scratchproof, and easilycleanable.

6. All visible and finished surfaces are to be perfectly color synchronous and freefrom stains, damages, and other faults, resistant to light, heat and humidity,and to have uniform surfaces.

7. Types and colors of all upholstery fabrics are to be subject to review by theRoyal Commission.

8. All aluminum parts are to be satin anodized natural color.

9. All chromium plate shall be of the highest quality with no porous spots.

10. Any timber parts shall be appropriately treated against blue stain, fungus andinsects.

11. Imitation leather fabric is to be provided with a textile under cloth. Thematerials are to be highly air and vapor permeable and light fastness is to be


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guaranteed.

12. Finish wood shall be of teakwood or as approved by the Royal Commission,sanded, sealed and polished clear matt finish.

13. Locks shall be of dead latch type with sturdy steel body with brass latch bitrounded edge for easier closing action.

14. Pedestal base for swivel chair with seat height adjustable from 480 to 560 mmfrom finished floor level. Pedestal shall be constructed from chrome platedfinished steel complete with 5 swivel castors in matt black nylon and steel.

15. All joints, rivets, bolts, or other items connecting to stainless steel shall becorrosion resistant.

B. Lumber

1. Lumber shall be Red Oak or White Maple, grade FAS or better, air-dried and

kiln dried to 6% moisture content, then tempered to 7 to 8% prior to fabrication.Lumber exposed to view shall be free of stains, splits, shakes, season checksand other similar defects. Other hardwoods shall be grade FAS or better, airdried to 6% moisture content, then tempered to 7 to 8% prior to fabrication.Hardwoods shall be used in semi-exposed or unexposed areas and complywith NHLA grading for FAS or better lumber.

C. Plywood

1. Plywood shall be plain sliced, slip-matched, Red Oak or rotary cut WhiteMaple, select Grade A-2, cross-banded, and with a veneer core. The 25 or19 mm plywood shall be a minimum of 7-ply, 12 mm shall be a minimum of5 ply, 6 mm shall be minimum of 3 ply, and 2.4 mm shall be 3-ply. Otherhardwood plywood shall be sound grade, a solid core and suitable for semi-exposed or unexposed areas.

D. Hardboard

1. Hardboard used in drawer bottoms and unexposed backs, shall consist ofsuper-refined wood fibers and chips, highly compressed into a hard, dense,6 mm thick, homogeneous sheet, faced with wood grain pattern melamine onthe exposed face with the following minimum properties:

a) Average Modulus of Rupture: 3.5 kg/mm2

b) Density : 0.6 kg/m3

c) Modulus of Elasticity: 350 kg/mm2

E. Particleboard

1. Particleboard shall be industrial grade, with the following minimum properties:

a) Density, 0.6 kg/m3.

b) Minimum modulus of rupture, 1.5 kg/mm2.


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c) Minimum modulus of elasticity, 315 kg/mm2.

F. Laminate Materials

1. Laminate materials shall comply with NEMA LD-3; type, thickness, color,

pattern, and finish shall be as indicated for each application. Use exterior typewater-resistant glue for laminating plastics to wood substrates.

2. Plastic laminate shall be in accordance with AWI Quality Standards Illustrated,1 mm Post Forming quality, color, pattern, and gloss surface texture asselected by the Royal Commission.

3. Plastic laminate backing shall be at least 1.9 mm thick high pressure paperbase laminate without decorative finish. Color, pattern, and gloss surfacetexture shall be as selected by the Royal Commission.

4. Wood Veneer Laminate shall either one of the following:

a) Softwood plywood as per PS 1 Grade C-D; Graded in accordance with AWI Quality Standards Illustrated, Economy quality, OR

b) Hardwood plywood as per HPVA HP-1, Graded in accordance with AWIQuality Standards Illustrated, Economy quality.

G. Stainless Steel

1. Stainless steel shall comply with ASTM A666 Type 304, stainless steel, No. 4satin finish, unless noted otherwise.

H. Steel Tubes

1. Steel tubes shall be as per ASTM A423.

I. Sheet Steel

1. Sheet steel shall be in conformation to ASTM A568, cold rolled, Class 1 finish,stretcher leveled.

J. Polyurethane Foam

1. Polyurethane foam shall not contain any filler material and shall be molded orslab, meeting the requirements specified in ASTM D3574. 5% tolerance shallbe allowed. The foam shall be flame retardant.

K. ABS compounds

1. ABS compound shall be as per ASTM D4673.

L. Adhesives

1. All adhesives shall be Type I, waterproof.

2. Adhesives shall meet the requirements specified in WDMA TM-6 AdhesiveBond Durability Test Method.


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2.03 CLASSROOM FURNITURE

A. Material specifications as listed below are typical values used for general guidelines.Specific dimensions, configuration, and material of furniture shall be approved by theRoyal Commission prior to fabrication.

B. Double Entry Desk

1. Frame

a) 19 x 38 mm o.d. x 1.71 mm elliptical steel tubing. Frame shall bepowdered coated after all welding processes are complete. Frame colorshall be from manufacturer’s standard colors and metallic finishes. Allopen ends of the frame shall be plugged with plastic plugs.

2. Seat/Back

a) Solid, molded ABS plastic, 6.6 mm thick. Seat and back shall support

two ergonomic seating positions. Seat and back shall be attached to theelliptical frame with tamper resistant screws. Seat height shall be457 mm. Seat size shall be 406 mm w x 381 mm d. Seat and back colorshall be from manufacturer’s standard colors.

3. Tablet

a) Solid, molded ABS plastic, 5 mm thick x 660 mm w x 508 mm d. Topshall have a comfort curve along the back edge for extra seating room.Integral pencil grooves shall be located on each side of the top, allowingpencils to rest below the top surface. Top shall be reinforced with steelribs below. Top shall be attached to the frame with tamper resistantscrews. Tablet color shall be from manufacturer’s standard colors.

4. Handle

a) Ergonomically designed handle shall be located behind the seat backand shall be constructed of black nylon.

5. Glides

a) Glides shall be constructed of Santoprene to resist sliding and marring.Glides shall be bonded to frame with high strength adhesive. Each unitshall be provided with 4 glides.

C. Student Chair

1. Frame


2. Seat/Back


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a) Solid, molded ABS plastic, 6.6 mm thick. Seat and back shall supporttwo ergonomic seating positions. Seat and back shall be attached to theelliptical frame with tamper resistant screws. Seat height shall be457 mm. Seat size shall be 406 mm w x 381 mm d. Seat and back colorshall be from manufacturer’s standard colors.

3. Handle

a) Ergonomically designed handle shall be located behind the seat backand shall be constructed of black nylon.

4. Glides

a) Glides shall be constructed of Santoprene to resist sliding and marring.Glides shall be bonded to frame with high strength adhesive. Each unitshall be provided with 4 slides.

D. Desk

1. Frame


2. Tablet

a) Solid, molded ABS plastic, 5 mm thick x 660 mm w x 508 mm d. Topshall have a comfort curve along the back edge for extra seating room.Integral pencil grooves shall be located on each side of the top, allowingpencils to rest below the top surface. Top shall be reinforced with steelribs below. Top shall be attached to the frame with tamper resistantscrews. Tablet color shall be from manufacturer’s standard colors.

3. Glides

a) Rear glides shall be Santoprene to resist skidding and marring. Frontglides shall be nylon, allowing desk to be slid easily in a tilted forwardposition for stacking purposes.

4. Heights

a) Height shall be 762 mm.

E. Classroom Table

1. Column

a) 1.90 x 45 mm outside diameter, 1010 steel. Frame color shall be frommanufacturer’s standard colors and metallic finishes.


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2. Foot

a) 1.52 mm, 45 x 22 mm elliptical steel. Provide column cap secured withscrews. Plastic end caps secured via a “force fit.” Frame color shall befrom manufacturer’s standard colors and metallic finishes.

3. Folding Base

a) Metal parts except locks shall be 3.04 mm hot rolled steel black zincplated. Locks shall be 3.42 mm cold rolled steel black zinc plated. Legholder shall be injection molded polypropylene. Torsion springs shall be1.90 mm diameter black zinc plated wire. Pivoting joint shall use 6 mmdiameter solid rivets.

4. Glides

a) Adjustable glides shall be provided with the tables.

5. Table Top

a) Top shall be 30 mm thick plastic laminate on high density fiber board.The edge shall be a vinyl bullnose. Top colors shall be frommanufacturer’s standard plastic laminate and vinyl trim. Table tops shallbe available in 600 and 750 mm depths and 1500, 1800 and 2400 mmlengths.

F. Teacher’s Chair

1. Dimensions

a) Chairs shall conform to the dimensions as shown on the ContractDrawings or as approved by the Royal Commission. The seats, bases,and overall height shall have a tolerance of + 50 mm.

1) Width: 470 mm

2) Depth: 432 mm

3) Height: 432 or 508 mm

4) Clear Space between Arms: 470 mm

2. Legs

a) The front legs shall be of a straight or traditional taper square tubulardesign. The rear legs shall be an extension of the back frame and shallbe either straight or swept-back. Swept-back legs shall be designed toprevent the chair from contacting walls. The legs shall be braced withside and cross to form an "H" design.

3. Glides

a) The glides shall be firmly secured to each leg but shall be capable ofremoval without the use of special tools. There shall be no metal-to-metal contact of glide base and chair leg after the glides are applied.The glides shall have a substantially flat bottom.


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4. Seat

a) The seat shall be designed for maximum user comfort during extendedperiods of sitting. The front edge of the seat shall be of a traditionalwaterfall design, and the top seams shall be welted. Exposed parts of

the seat frame shall be set back from the edge of the seat cushion farenough to prevent contact with external objects. The seat shall bedesigned to protect the seat components. Polyurethane foam seatcushions shall meet the requirements specified in par. 2.02 I.

5. Back

a) The back frame shall be square tubular steel. The backrest shall beproperly shaped, neatly upholstered, and securely attached to the backframes.

6. Arms

a) The chair arms shall be of a traditional curvilinear design and shall befabricated from square tubular steel. The arms shall be securely weldedto the seat and back frames. Each arm shall be equipped with themanufacturer's standard semi-hard molded plastic arm pad.

7. Fabrication Requirements

a) Chairs shall be fabricated in accordance with the best commercialpractices. Finished chairs shall be clean, neat, well tailored, and free ofsharp edges, projections, or other hazards.

b) Metal seams and joints shall be completely welded or brazed formaximum strength at each joint. All parts shall be properly aligned, andall welds shall be sound, without porosity, and smoothly finished.

c) Bent tubes shall have smooth, even curves without flattening, crushing,or crimping.

d) The seat frame shall be constructed of minimum 0.91 mm steel. It maybe of the channel or tubular type seat frame with a set pan, or astamped type seat frame.

e) The upholstery shall be properly tailored and free of wrinkles, rolls, sags,or other defects in appearance. Seams shall be straight, double stitched,and free of broken threads and loose ends. The upholstery shall beattached to the chair in a manner that is free of hazards and designed toprevent slippage and excessive wear. All raw edges shall be completely

concealed.

f) Seat upholstery cover shall have a seam and welting along the top edgeof the side and back, which shall terminate at the bottom edge of eachfront corner.

g) The back frame shall be formed from 1 piece of minimum 0.91 mm steeltubing, not less than 25 mm; or 1.21 mm steel tubing, not less than23.8 mm.


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h) The legs shall be made of from square tubular steel.

i) Chair and component materials shall meet or exceed the flammabilityrequirements of BIFMA X5.7.

2.04 IRONMONGERY

A. The specific fittings shall be supplied and installed according to the manufacturer’sinstructions.

B. Any items not fully described in the specifications shall be first class quality, andsamples are to be submitted to the Royal Commission for review before installations.

C. The fittings must be appropriate for the object for which they are to be used with dueregard to their location, size, surface treatment and safety requirements.

D. Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Lags, Pins, and Screws

1. Select proper type, size, material, and finish for each application. Comply withthe standards specified for each item.

2. Finishing nails shall conform to ASTM D1761.

3. Nut and washers shall conform to ASTM F467.

4. Bolts, studs lag screws and lag bolts shall conform to ASTM F468.

5. Bar or strip anchors shall conform to ASTM A575, hot-dip galvanized.


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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 DIMENSIONS

A. All dimensions given are approximate indications so that insignificant deviations due

to manufacturer – specific program shall be possible.

B. Any significant changes in dimensions shall be communicated to the RoyalCommission.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. The work includes supply and delivery to the site and the location, fitting and erectionof all items to the form and sizes shown on the Contract Drawings and described inthe specifications. The correct connection to all adjacent or adjoining buildingcomponents shall be as agreed with the Royal Commission and in accordance withthe approved drawings.

B. Prior to all work of this Section, the Contractor shall carefully inspect the installedwork of all other trades and verify that all such work is complete to the point wherethis work may properly commence.

3.03 CONNECTIONS TO BUILDING

A. Connections to floors, ceilings, walls and other parts of the building, and alsoconnections between individual items, must be closely fitting and carefully carriedout.

B. The fixing of all fitted components to the structure, and also to the jointing and corner

connections, must be carried out in a secure and workmanlike manner. This appliesboth for fixed and removable fittings.

3.04 COMPLETION OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall take full responsibility for the correct furnishing, fitting and layoutof the furniture as described in the specification, including the application of the initialtreatment (e.g., oiling, etc.) and for final cleaning. All packing materials shall beremoved from site.

B. The Contractor shall bear sole responsibility for taking the necessary precautions,with due consideration of the conditions prevailing on the building site, to ensure that

the work completed and handed over is free from damage and in perfect condition.

3.05 PROTECTION

A. Cover installed furniture with 100 micron (4 mil) polyethylene.


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B. Inspect furniture for damaged or soiled areas; remove, refinish, touch-up or replaceas required, before Substantial Completion.

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