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SECTION 09b

EXPANSION JOINT
CONTENTS

01.01 SCOPE 2

01.02 PERFORMANCE AND STANDARDS 2

01.03 RELATED ITEMS 2

01.04 SUBMITTAL 3

01.05 PRODUCT HANDLING 3

01.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE 3

01.07 MATERIALS 4

01.08 FINISHES 5

01.09 INSTALLATION 6

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SECTION 09b
EXPANSION JOINT

01.01 SCOPE

This section specifies the furnish and install complete of expansion joint cover systems.

1. Interior Floor expansion joint covers.

2. Interior Wall expansion joint covers.

3. Interior Ceiling expansion joint covers.

4. Exterior Floor expansion joint covers.

5. Exterior Wall expansion joint covers.

6. Roof expansion joint covers.

7. Fire Rated Assemblies.

01.02 PERFORMANCE AND STANDARDS

The following British Standards shall be adhered to in so far as they are relevant:

ASTM B 209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.

ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials; 2008a.

ASTM A 463/A 463M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum Coated, by the Hot Dip Process;
2006.

ASTM B221 Standard specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Shapes and Tubes

01.03 RELATED ITEMS

A. Related work which is specified elsewhere.

1. Cast-In-Place Concrete

2. Unit Masonry

3. Structural Steel

4. Lightgauge Metal Framing

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5. Cement Plaster

6. Gypsum Wallboard

01.04 SUBMITTAL

A. Submission must be made within ten (10) working days of the General Contract award to avoid project
delay. If not adhered to, the Architect will designate the exact product to be used, and the contractor will
have no recourse.

1. Submit manufacturer’s specifications and technical data, including Material Safety Data Sheets,
installation instructions, and, as required, catalog cuts and templates to explain construction and
to provide for incorporation of the product into the project.

2. Submit certificates, copies of independent test reports, or research reports showing compliance
with fire resistance rating and other specified performance requirements.

3. Submit shop drawings showing complete fabrication details for all joint covers, including required
anchorage to surrounding construction, recesses, blocking, backing and connections between
similar and dissimilar joint cover assemblies.

4. Submit three 3 samples of the specified system.

01.05 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Provide temporary protective cover on [anodized aluminum] [stainless steel] [bronze] finished
surfaces.

B. Deliver joint covers to jobsite in new, clean, unopened crates of sufficient size and strength to

protect materials during transit.

C. Store components in original containers in a clean, dry location.

01.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer: Obtain joint cover assemblies through one source from a single manufacturer.

1. Manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 Certified.

a. The Manufacturer shall have documented management and control of the processes that
influence the quality of its products.

b. The Manufacturer shall have documented management and control of the processes that
influence the quality of its customer service.

2. Manufacturer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the fabrication of expansion
joint cover assemblies.

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B. Installer: Firm with not less than three (3) years of successful experience in the installation of systems
similar to those required by this project and acceptable to the manufacturer of the system.

C. Submit manufacturer’s warranty that materials furnished will perform as specified for a period of not
less than one (1) year when installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

01.07 MATERIALS

All materials are to be approved by the Engineer prior to use.

A. Joint covers shall permit unrestrained movement of joint without disengagement of cover.

B. Allowable load on floor joint cover plate shall be 3.0 KN/mq uniform load and 1.5 KN concentrated load
with maximum 80.00 MPa stress (6063-T5 aluminum extrusions) at full open position.

1. Deflection shall be 3.0 mm at neutral position.

C. Centering Bars shall have nylon spheres which fully engage with the base members’ tracks.

D. Fire rated joint covers shall have been tested by an independent, nationally recognized testing and
listing entity in accordance with ANSI/UL No. 263, ASTM E119, UL 2079, or ASTM E1966, including
hose stream test, where applicable, at the full rated period. Covers shall be listed with an independent,
nationally recognized testing and listing entity. Fire rating shall be not less than the fire rating of
adjacent construction.

- Aluminum:

a. ASTM B221, alloy 6063-T5 for extrusions.

b. ASTM B209, alloy 6061-T6 for plate.

c. ASTM B209, alloy 5052-H32 for sheet.

- PVC Vinyl: Extruded flexible wall and ceiling joint cover.

- Silicone:

a. ASTM D 2000, extruded elastomeric flat seal.

b. ASTM D 2000, 4GE, 709, M, extruded elastomeric seals

1). Face Seals

2) .Roof Bellow Seals

3). UV stabilized

4). Does not propagate flame

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- Santoprene:

a. Face Seals to be installed in exterior conditions shall be UV resistant.

b. [Black] [Colorable] extruded wall and ceiling joint cover system face seals.

c. Neutral extruded wall and ceiling joint cover system back seals.

d. Extruded back seals, ASTM C 864 modified Grade 221-73

1). UV stabilized

2). Black

- Abrasive: Two (2) part Epoxy combined with aluminum oxide grit.

- Water Barrier: Flexible EPDM, Class I, ASTM D4637, 45 mils thick (minimum).

- Fire Barrier: [MetaflexTM; patented [single] [double] package membrane type fire barrier] Metaflex
2000; membrane type fire barrier] [MetaflexTM 5000 MetaMatTM] [MetaflexTM 5000 MetaBlockTM]
required for indicated fire resistance. Asbestos is not acceptable.

- Fasteners, accessories and other materials required for complete installation in accordance with
the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

01.08 FINISHES

A. Aluminum:

1. Floors, Roofs, and Exterior Walls – Mill finish.

2. Interior Walls and Ceilings – [Clear anodized, Class II, AA-M12 C22 A31; 204-R1]

3. In contact with concrete – Prime painted.

B. Vinyl: Gray (standard). Optional white or black is available for some products.

C. Santoprene: [Black] [White] [Gray] [Tan] [Select Color].

D. Silicone: [[Natural Stone] [Grey] [Bronze] [Black] [Select Color]

E. Abrasive: [Black (standard)] [Select color (Optional colors available)].

F. Filler Strips: Gray (standard).

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01.09 INSTALLATION

A. Install [expansion] [seismic] joint covers in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Align work
plumb, level, and flush with adjacent surfaces. Rigidly anchor to substrate. Make allowances for
change in joint size due to difference between installation and building operating temperatures.

B. Set centering bars diagonally at 20 inches on center maximum (or 10 inches on center for heavy-duty
models). Centering bars shall be fully engaged with the base members.

C. Fire Rated Joint Covers: Install fire rated covers to requirements of applicable fire rated design. Install
fire barriers and flame sealant as required.

D. Water Barrier: Provide water barriers at exterior joints and where called for on Drawings. Provide
drainage fittings where called for on Drawings.

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