pip ars08710 - door hardware specification

April 1999

Process Industry PracticesArchitectural

PIP ARS08710Door Hardware Specification

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In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice hasbeen prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of majorindustrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technicalrequirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineeringcosts to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practiceis expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individualapplications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence overthis Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters orapplication of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not bemade solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names fromtime to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognizedas normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equallycorrect and may be substituted for those named. All practices or guidelines are intendedto be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. Tothe extent these practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicablelaws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriateprofessional before applying or acting on any material contained in or suggested by thePractice.

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PIP ARS08710Door Hardware Specification

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................21.1 Purpose ..............................................21.2 Scope .................................................2

2. References....................................22.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) .........22.2 Industry Guides and Standards ...........22.3 Government Regulations ....................3

3. Definitions.....................................3

4. General..........................................44.1 Summary ............................................44.2 Submittals...........................................44.3 Quality Assurance...............................54.4 Delivery, Storage, and Handling..........64.5 Coordination .......................................6

5. Products .......................................75.1 Materials ............................................ 75.2 Finishes............................................ 105.3 Keying.............................................. 105.4 Weather Stripping ............................ 105.5 Key Cabinet...................................... 10

6. Execution....................................116.1 Preparation....................................... 116.2 Installation........................................ 116.3 Adjusting, Cleaning and Protection ... 11

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Practice is to provide fabricators and installers with requirementsfor door Hardware.

1.2 Scope

This Practice describes the requirements for all material, fabrication, finishes, deliveryand installation of Hardware. This is a non-restrictive specification, written withoutreference to specific manufacturers, brand names or model numbers. Industrystandards from the American National Standards Institute and Builders HardwareManufacturers Association are used to specify performance and quality requirementsfor pieces of Hardware.

Any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Practice and other Contract Documentsshall be brought to the attention of Buyer for resolution.

2. References

When adopted in this Practice or in the Contract Documents, the latest edition of the followingPIP practices, guides and standards, and government regulations shall be considered anintegral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used,except as otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein when appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP ARS08111 - Standard Steel Doors and Frames Specification

2.2 Industry Guides and Standards

• American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation (ANSI/BHMA)

– ANSI/BHMA A156.1 - Butts and Hinges

– ANSI/BHMA A156.2 - Bored Locks and Latches

– ANSI/BHMA A156.3 - Exit Devices

– ANSI/BHMA A156.4 - Door Controls - Closers

– ANSI/BHMA A156.5 - Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products

– ANSI/BHMA A156.6 - Architectural Door Trim

– ANSI/BHMA A156.8 - Door Controls - Overhead Stops and Holders

– ANSI/BHMA A156.12 - Interconnected Locks and Latches

– ANSI/BHMA A156.13 - Mortise Locks and Latches

– ANSI/BHMA A156.15 - Closer Holder Release Devices

– ANSI/BHMA A156.16 - Auxiliary Hardware

PIP ARS08710April 1999 Door Hardware Specification


– ANSI/BHMA A156.18 - Hardware - Materials and Finishes

– ANSI/BHMA A156.21 - Thresholds

• American Society of Architectural Hardware Consultants (ASAHC)

– Keying-Procedures, Systems and Nomenclature

• Door and Hardware Institute (DHI)

– Sequence and Format for the Hardware Schedule

– Recommended Locations for Architectural Hardware for Standard SteelDoors and Frames

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

– ANSI/NFPA 80 - Fire Doors and Fire Windows

• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

– UL 105F - Accident Equipment List Guide

– Building Materials Directory

2.3 Government Regulations

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Meet design and construction requirements of ADA, particularly as defined in:

– ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

• US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)

Federal Standards and Instructions of OSHA, including any additionalrequirements by state or local agencies that have jurisdiction where the doors andframes are to be installed, shall apply.

• US General Services Administration (GSA)

– Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A2547 - Key Cabinets

3. Definitions

Buyer: The party who awards the contract for Hardware. The Buyer may be the owner or theowner’s authorized agent.

Contractor: The party responsible for furnishing and/or installing the Hardware

Contract Documents: Any and all documents, including design drawings, which Buyer hastransmitted or otherwise communicated, whether by incorporation or by reference, and madepart of the legal contract agreement or purchase order agreement between Buyer and theContractor

Hardware: Appurtenant fixtures for doors (see Section 4.1.1)



Hardware Supplier: The party supplying the Hardware in accordance with the ContractDocuments

Manufacturer: The party that fabricates the Hardware in accordance with ContractDocuments

Owner: The owner of the building

4. General

4.1 Summary

4.1.1 Work Included

The extent of Hardware required is indicated in the Contract Documents.Types of Hardware required are described in Section 5.1. Hardware foraluminum entrance doors or specialty doors is not included.

4.1.2 Related Work

Work prescribed by this Practice shall be coordinated with work prescribed byPIP ARS08111.

4.2 Submittals

4.2.1 Product Data

Submit to Buyer the Manufacturer’s technical product data two weeks prior tofabrication of each Hardware item. Include whatever information may benecessary to show compliance with requirements and instructions forinstallation and maintenance of operating parts and finish, when required bythe Contract Documents.

4.2.2 Hardware Schedule

Submit to Buyer, two weeks prior to fabrication, the final Hardware scheduleper DHI Sequence and Format of the Hardware Schedule. CoordinateHardware with doors, frames and related work to ensure proper size,thickness, hand, function, and finish of Hardware.

Based on Hardware indicated in the Contract Documents, organize Hardwareschedule in vertical schedule format indicating complete designations of everyitem required for each door or opening. Include the following information:

a. Type, style, function, size and finish of each Hardware item

b. Name and manufacturer of each item

c. Catalog cuts

d. Fastenings and other pertinent information

e. Keying information



f. Location of Hardware set cross-referenced to indications on drawings,both on floor plans and on door and frame schedule

g. Explanation of all abbreviations, symbols, codes, etc. contained in theschedule

h. Mounting locations for Hardware

i. Door and frame sizes and materials

4.2.3 Samples

When required by the Contract Documents and before submitting the finalHardware schedule and final ordering of finish Hardware, submit one sampleof each type of exposed Hardware unit, finished as required, and tagged withfull description for coordination with schedule. Samples will be returned to theHardware Supplier.

4.3 Quality Assurance

Obtain each type of Hardware (e.g., latch sets, lock sets, hinges, closers) from a singlemanufacturer if possible.

4.3.1 Regulatory Requirements

Provide Hardware for fire rated openings in compliance with ANSI/NFPA 80and local governing codes. Provide only Hardware that has been tested andlisted by UL or Factory Mutual (FM) and that is clearly labeled with afactory-applied stamp of an authorized testing agency.

4.3.2 Qualifications

Hardware Supplier shall make available to Buyer a record showing successfulcompletion of similar projects to the satisfaction of Buyer.

4.3.3 Quality of Work

Finish shall be free of blemishes and defects. Hardware shall operate properly.Defective pieces shall be rejected even though installed before the defect wasdiscovered. Defective pieces shall be removed. New pieces shall be installed intheir place by the Contractor.

4.3.4 Guarantee

Hardware Supplier shall provide to Buyer, to be passed on to the Owner, awritten, one-year guarantee covering all materials and labor. Guarantee shallprovide for the following:

1. Repairing or replacing materials and systems that were defective priorto installation

2. Repairing or replacing materials and systems that fail during and afterinstallation

3. Repairing or replacing related materials and systems that were damagedas a result of the aforementioned defective or failed material. Guarantee



shall include necessary adjustments to maintain normal operation duringguarantee period.

4.3.5 Substitutions

4.3.5.1 Provide finish Hardware for each opening in accordance withContract Documents which meet applicable codes and provideintended service and installation. Notify Buyer before installingHardware believed not to satisfy the specified requirements orHardware that cannot be guaranteed or properly installed.

4.3.5.2 Contractor shall replace Hardware that proves to be unsuitable foruse, which was not brought to Buyer’s attention prior to purchase, atno additional cost to Owner.

4.3.5.3 Contractor shall bear all costs associated with substitutions acceptedfor use on project in lieu of Hardware and systems specified in theContract Documents. All substitutions shall be approved in advanceby Buyer.

4.4 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

4.4.1 Deliver finish Hardware as specified in the Contract Documents to allow forproper inspection before installation. Hardware shall be furnished completewith parts necessary for fitting, securing, and adjusting for proper operation.The correct number and size of fasteners (of proper material correspondingwith members to be fastened) shall be furnished with each piece of Hardware.Finish Hardware shall be properly wrapped in separate packages, completewith trimmings, screws, fasteners, and necessary accessories for each door oropening. Distinctly label and number each package for each door or opening.

4.4.2 Protect materials prescribed in this Practice before, during, and afterinstallation. Store uninstalled Hardware in a secured location to provideprotection from weather, theft, vandalism, and damage from work of othertrades.

4.5 Coordination

4.5.1 The Hardware Supplier shall furnish templates to other suppliers as requiredto facilitate the correct size and location of mortising, reinforcing, drilling, andtapping of doors and frames.

4.5.2 Provide Hardware items not definitively specified, but required for completionof the work, of type, quality, and finish suitable to service and installationrequired, and comparable to adjacent Hardware.



5. Products

5.1 Materials

5.1.1 Screws and Fasteners

Screws and fasteners shall be provided with all Hardware as required foradequate fastening. Finish of such items shall match the finish of the part ontowhich the head is set. Template Hardware shall be furnished with machinescrews.

Furnish hex nuts and bolts with all surface mounted closures.

Do not provide Hardware that has been prepared for self-tapping sheet metalscrews.

Provide Phillips flat-head screws, except as otherwise indicated.

5.1.2 Butts and Hinges ANSI/BHMA A156.1

(Includes full mortise, heavyweight, ball bearing, template, five-knuckle type)

Provide three hinges per door up to 90 inches in height, with one additionalhinge for each 18 inches of additional height.

Sizes and ANSI/BHMA Standards:

Exterior Doors • 1-3/4" Thk - Up to 3' 0" wide, A5111,Stainless Steel, 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"

• 1-3/4" Thk - Over 3' 0" and up to 4' 0"wide, A5111, Stainless Steel, 5" x 4-1/2"

• 1-3/4" Thk - Over 4' 0" wide, A5111,Stainless Steel, 6" x 4-1/2"

Interior Doors • 1-3/4" Thk - Up to 3' 0" wide, A8111,Wrought Steel, 4-1/2" x 4-1/2", SatinChrome

• 1-3/4" Thk - Over 3' 0" and up to 4' 0"wide, A8111, Wrought Steel, 5" x 4-1/2",Satin Chrome

Hinge Pins Except as otherwise noted, provide hingepins as follows:1. Out-swing Exterior Doors: Non-

removable pins (NRP)2. Out-swing Corridor Doors with Locks:

Non-removable pins (NRP)3. Interior Doors: Non-rising pins4. Tips: Flat button and matching plug,

finished to match leaves

5.1.3 Locks and Latches

Comply with UL requirements on rated fire openings.

Lever handles shall be used for buildings which are listed as “Public” or“Commercial” accommodations per ADAAG.



5.1.3.1 Cylindrical Locks and Latches ANSI/BHMA A156.2

Series 4000, Grade 1 bored locks and latches with 1/2 inch minimumlatchbolt projection, 5/8 inch minimum on pairs of doors

Cylinders - Six Pin Tumblers

5.1.3.2 Mortise Locks and Latches ANSI/BHMA A156.13

Series 1000, Grade 1 with 3/4 inch minimum latch bolt throw and 1inch minimum dead bolt throw

Cylinders - Six Pin Tumblers

5.1.3.3 Auxiliary Locks ANSI/BHMA A156.5

Bored Auxiliary Dead Locks - Grade 1 with 1 inch minimum deadbolt throw

Mortise Dead Locks - Grade 1 with 1 inch minimum dead bolt throw

Rim Locks - Grade 1 or 2 with 1 inch minimum dead bolt throw

Cylinders - Five Pin Tumblers

5.1.4 Door Controls - Closures ANSI/BHMA A156.4

Overhead surface-mounted closures with hold-open arms where shown in theContract Documents

Grade 1 with back check feature, sized to match door operation and accordingto Manufacturer’s recommendations

Provide parallel arms for all overhead closures, except as otherwise indicated.

Provide brackets, if required, to accommodate closure function.

Closures on all corridor doors shall be mounted on room side of the door.

5.1.5 Exit Devices ANSI/BHMA A156.3

Provide lock down feature for non-labeled doors.

Provide door coordinator for pairs of doors that open in the same direction andthat have an astragal.

Provide crossbars in stainless steel material with reinforcement for doorswider than 36 inches. (Grade 1 in mortise, rim, or surface-mounted designs)

Exterior double doors shall have an astragal or removable mullion.

Provide devices with fire rated label (UL) when required.

Use UL 105F for non-rated doors.

Use UL Building Materials Directory for rated doors.

5.1.6 Door Bolts ANSI/BHMA A156.12

Provide surface or mortise (flush) with manual, self-latching, or automaticoperation as indicated in the Contract Documents.



When used on pairs of doors with an astragal, a coordinator is required if theinactive leaf has an exit device.

Select longer rods for the top flush bolt on extra-high doors.

Furnish dust-proof strikes with bottom flush bolts.

Furnish bolts complete with wear plates, shims, and strike plates.

Grade 1 as per tests for door bolts, ANSI/BHMA A156.16

5.1.7 Door Controls - Overhead Stops and Holders ANSI/BHMA A156.8

Grade 1

Provide overhead holder for each exterior door that opens out.

5.1.8 Closure Holder Release Devices ANSI/BHMA A156.15

Smoke activated closures (magnetic)

Integral devices that combine door closing, magnetic holding, and smokedetectors in a single unit

Shall be UL approved

Provide units designed to hold door in open position under normal usage andto release and close door automatically under fire conditions.

5.1.9 Architectural Door Trim ANSI/BHMA A156.6

Kick Plates - 0.050 inch thick by 10 inches high by 2 inches less than doorwidth, unless otherwise noted in the Contract Documents. Use on push side ofdoors with moderate to heavy traffic.

Push Plates - Type J301

Door Pull Plates - Type J407, same size as push plates

Provide Manufacturer’s standard exposed fasteners for installation, thru-bolted for matched pairs but not for single units.

Do not use push/pull plates on fire rated doors.

Use push and pull plates on all doors without lock, latch sets, or miscellaneousdead bolts.

5.1.10 Thresholds ANSI/BHMA A156.21

Design and installation of thresholds shall comply with ADAAG for buildingswhich are listed as “Public” or “Commercial” accomodations.

Provide metal threshold unit of type, size, and profile in accordance with theContract Documents.

For out-swinging doors, provide units with interlocking lip and with hook onbottom edge of door to act as weather bar.

Material - Aluminum, extruded or cast



5.1.11 Auxiliary Hardware ANSI/BHMA A156.16

(Includes door stops, door holders, door silencers)

Provide all specified units in Grade 1.

Three silencers per door

Provide one wall stop (preferred) or one floor stop per door.

Provide roller-type stop when the swinging of two doors through the samearea may cause damage to either door.

5.2 Finishes ANSI/BHMA A156.18

Designations used in the Contract Documents to indicate Hardware finishes are thoselisted in ANSI/BHMA A156.18.

Quality of finish, including thickness of plating or coating (if any), composition,Hardware, and other qualities shall comply with Manufacturer’s standards, but shallnot be less than specified by referenced standards for the applicable units of Hardware.

Match the finish of every Hardware unit, including fasteners, at each door or openingto the greatest extent possible.

5.3 Keying

5.3.1 Keying shall be in accordance with ASAHC Keying - Procedures, Systems,and Nomenclature. Factory grand master key, master key, key alike, and keyto differ all locks and the number of keys shall be as specified in the ContractDocuments.

5.3.2 For additions to existing projects, integrate keying system into the existingsystem as designated in the Contract Documents.

5.3.3 Construction master key all locks.

5.4 Weather Stripping

Provide continuous weather stripping, with non-corrosive fasteners, on all exteriordoors and on interior doors where indicated in the Contract Documents. Specialsealing for safe havens shall be as required by the Contract Documents.

Extruded aluminum with natural anodized finish, 0.062 inch minimum thickness ofmain walls and flanges

Units shall be fully adjustable with either vinyl or neoprene/edpm inserts as requiredby the Contract Documents.

5.5 Key Cabinet

Wall-mounted key cabinet control system, when required by the Contract Documents,shall be in accordance with GSA CID A-A2547.



6. Execution

6.1 Preparation

6.1.1 Examine doors, frames and related Hardware items for conditions that wouldprevent proper installation of Hardware. Do not proceed until defects havebeen corrected.

6.1.2 All Hardware shall be unpacked and verified as to type and quantity uponreceipt. Any shortage shall be immediately reported to the Hardware Supplierand Buyer. All keys shall be identified and placed in a secure location.

6.2 Installation

6.2.1 Mount Hardware as indicated by the DHI Recommended Locations forArchitectural Hardware, except as may be required by governing regulationsdue to project location.

6.2.2 Install each Hardware item in compliance with the Manufacturer’sinstructions and recommendations in a manner that will allow door andHardware to function properly. Lubricate moving parts as recommended byManufacturer.

6.2.3 When cutting and fitting are required to install Hardware onto or into surfacesthat are later to be painted or finished in another way, install each Hardwareitem, then remove the item and store in a secure place. After application offinishes, reinstall each Hardware item.

6.2.4 Install Hardware level, plumb and true to line and location. Substrates shall beadjusted and reinforced as required for proper installation and operation ofHardware.

6.2.5 Exterior door thresholds shall be set in full bed of butyl-rubber orpolyisobutylene mastic sealant. Do not plug or block drain holes or weeps.

6.2.6 Install weather stripping and seals according to Manufacturer’s instructionsand recommendations.

6.2.7 Installation of all Hardware with electrical connections shall be coordinatedwith electricians.

6.3 Adjusting, Cleaning and Protection

6.3.1 After Hardware has been installed, and if required by the ContractDocuments, the Hardware Supplier shall check the installation to determineproper application of Hardware according to the Contract Documents. Checkand adjust each Hardware item (including door) to ensure that Hardware willfunction and operate properly. Adjust door control devices to compensate forthe normal operating level of HVAC equipment.

6.3.2 Replace Hardware items that have been damaged or that cannot be adjusted tooperate as intended.



6.3.3 Clean all Hardware and surfaces around Hardware that have been soiled byinstallation.

6.3.4 Provide Owner with special tools and instructions to properly adjust andmaintain Hardware and finishes.

6.3.5 Provide protection of all Hardware items until Buyer has accepted the projectas complete.

6.3.6 If required by the Contract Documents, provide six months follow-up to insureoperation as specified.

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