SECTION 08100

METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

(NTS: Retain one of the two subparagraphs below.)

A. Provide doors, frames, vision panels, sidelights and accessories as indicated and
specified.

(NTS: Verify Section has been included.)

B. The work of this Section also includes preparation of door frames for the installation of
the card access system specified in Section 16725.

1.02 RELATED WORK:

(NTS: Select and list specification sections for inserting into this subsection based on the
following:
1. Specification sections that contain products and construction that the reader might
expect to find in this section BUT are specified elsewhere.
2. Specification sections referenced in the body of this section.)

A. Section 04200: Unit Masonry and Accessories for installing anchors and grouting frames
in masonry construction.

B. Section 08210: Wood Doors for wood doors installed in steel frames.

C. Section 08710: Finish Hardware for door hardware and weatherstripping.

D. Section 08810: Glass and Glazing for glass in glazed openings (doors and frames).

E. Section 09941: Field Painting for field painting of factory-primed or galvanized doors
and frames.

(NTS: Verify Section has been included.)

F. Section 16725: Card Access System for Security System.

1.03 REFERENCES:

A. Aluminum Association Standard Anodic Finish (AASA).

B. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

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 C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications:

1. A653: Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-

Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.

D. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM).

E. Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (HMMA):

1. 810: Hollow Metal Doors.

2. 820: Hollow Metal Frames.

3. 830: Hardware Preparation and Locations for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.

4. 840: Installation and Storage of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.

5. 862: Guide Specifications for Commercial Security Hollow Metal Doors and
Frames.

6. 861: Guide Specifications for Commercial Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.

F. Equivalent British/European codes and standards may be used; however, the equivalency
shall be demonstrated and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the CM/CS.

1.04 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300:

(NTS: Edit the following subparagraphs to suit the project.)

1. Submit shop drawings of doors and frames indicating dimensions, gages of metals,
fastening and anchorage method for frames, types of finishes, and alloy of
aluminum for acceptance. Include certification that preparation for hardware is in
accordance with templates furnished by hardware manufacturer.

2. Submit manufacturer's specifications for all types of doors and frames.

3. For informational purposes only, submit manufacturers installation instructions for

all types of doors, frames, vision panels and sidelights.

4. Submit three (3) color charts for aluminum finish.

5. Submit certified performance results for sound-retarding doors and frames tested in
accordance with ASTM E 90.

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 6. Submit certificates, as required for doors and frames, of testing agency fire-rating.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01400 and as specified.

(NTS: Use next 2 paragraphs, if applicable.)

B. Testing Agency Qualifications: Testing agency fire-rating certification with approval of
authority having jurisdiction and re-examination service.

C. Requirements of Regulatory Agencies: Provide openings having indicated fire-resistive

rating of 3/4-hour or longer with doors and frames bearing testing agency-issued label for
required fire rating.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01610 and as specified.

B. Before delivery, identify type and size of each door with markings that will not damage
finish.

C. Preassemble frames and door mullions in shop and deliver to project site with spreader
bar at sill, or tie in pairs to form box.

D. Store all doors and frames in a weathertight enclosure and do not expose to the elements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PREPARATION:

A. Verify details; obtain copy of accepted hardware schedule templates and other
information.

B. Verify size, design and fire-resistive rating of each opening.

C. Coordinate details of construction with other work supporting or adjoining frames and
doors.

2.02 FLUSH ALUMINUM DOORS:

A. Manufacturers:

1. Type G, manufactured by Vistawall Architectural Products Co.

2. SL-16 manufactured by Special-Lite, Inc.

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 3. D9 Series manufactured by U.S. Metals Manufacturing Corp.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

B. General:

1. Fabricate aluminum components (stiles and rails) from metal of acceptable alloys
best suited to requirements of use, generally: 6063-T5.

2. Thickness: Minimum 0.125 in. (3 mm) unless otherwise indicated or specified.

3. Mortise and reinforce doors for hinges with aluminum alloy 2024-T4 plates or
extruded shapes at least 1/4-in. (6 mm) thick.

4. Provide reinforcement within door for other finishing hardware similar to that
furnished for hinges.

5. Glazed Doors:

a. Edge openings with extruded aluminum.

b. Furnish manufacturers standard snap-in aluminum glazing stops.

c. Furnish gray virgin vinyl glazing inserts, durometer hardness 70-74 (Shore A).

6. Provide cut-out in doors for monorail as indicated. Provide neoprene skirt around
cut-out with metal trim and fastenings.

C. Doors shall be one of the following types:

(NTS: Select following doors to suit project.)

1. Welded tubular core type:

a. Substructure: Weld 1-1/2-in. (40 mm) square extruded aluminum tubing to

form substructure.

(NTS: Select one of the following textures.)

b. Face sheets: Bond 0.062 in. (1.5 mm) thick smooth or embossed pattern or
pattern 10 fluted aluminum face sheets to substructure.

c. Stiles: Applied extruded aluminum.

d. Apply cushion strips between face sheets and substructure.

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 e. Fill voids between grid sections, with compressed, high density,
noncombustible and water proof volcanic mineral insulation.

2. Mechanically connected tubular core type:

a. Internal grid system: Tubular aluminum sections.

b. Door rim: Extruded aluminum rails.

c. Face sheets: 0.062-in. (1.5 mm) thick pattern 10 fluted aluminum sheets.

d. Assemble door rims and grid sections with rivets and screws.

e. Reinforce tops and bottoms of the doors with three stacked channels.

f. Fill voids between grid sections, with compressed, high density,

noncombustible and water proof volcanic mineral insulation.

2.03 ALUMINUM FRAMES:

A. Manufacturers:

1. Vistawall Architectural Products, Co.

2. Special-Lite, Inc.

3. U.S. Metals Manufacturing Corp.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

B. Provide head and jamb frame members with doorstops and integral weatherstripping.

C. Provisions:

1. Provide aluminum frames for aluminum doors by same manufacturer as doors.

2. Construct frames of types and sizes indicated.

3. Material: Extruded aluminum rectangular tubular sections of alloy 6063-T5 with

sharp corners and wall thickness of not less than 0.125 in. (6 mm).

4. Mortise and reinforce frames for strike plates and hinges: 1-3/4-in. (45 mm)
stainless steel hinge reinforcements not less than 1/4-in. (6 mm) thick, and full
height of door long. Insert bar within frame and fasten above and below each hinge
mortise.

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 D. Transoms-Sidelights:

1. Construct extruded aluminum tubular sections of identical type, size and alloy as
door frame to which joined.

(NTS: Edit next paragraph with regard to glass or insulated aluminum panels to suit
project.)
2. Glass and insulated aluminum panels in transoms-sidelights shall be held in place
by 2-piece extruded aluminum glazing bead at least 3/4 in. (20 mm) deep with
concealed fasteners on fixed part of bead, a snap-in bead, and extruded vinyl
glazing inserts in integral slots.

2.04 FABRICATION OF ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES:

A. Free from dents or tools marks, warpage, buckle, and open joint. Lines straight or true to
profile. Miters formed in true alignment and similar butting profiles accurately
intersected. Sinkage or mortises for hardware reinforced and accurately formed to
templates. Door edges including top and bottom, properly sealed. Joints in frames
securely reinforced, weathered, and joined by means of concealed fastenings.

2.05 HOLLOW-METAL DOORS:

A. Manufacturers:

1. Ceco Door Products; a United Dominion Company.

2. Curries Company.

3. Steelcraft; a Division of Ingersoll-Rand.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

B. General:

1. Construct 1-3/4-in. (45 mm) thick full flush type hollow metal doors.

(NTS: Select one of next 2 paragraphs. 14 gage for exterior doors and 16 gage for interior
doors.)
2. Face sheets: Not less than 14 gage for exterior doors and 16 gage for interior
doors.

3. Face sheets: A60 galvanized steel, free of seams or joints. Conform to ASTM
A653 for galvanized sheet steel.

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 4. Core Construction:

a. Interlocking vertical channels or Z-members of not lighter than 22-gage steel,

spaced not more than 6-in. (150 mm) apart and spot welded to face sheets not
less than 6-in. (150 mm) on centers.

5. Sound-Deadening and Thermal Insulation: Chemically-inert, non-combustible,

moisture-resistant material in accordance with accepted manufacturer's
recommendations. Conform to requirements of labeling authority for labeled door
insulation.

6. Face sheets spot welded to the core.

7. Weld tops and bottoms of the doors flush or closed with a recessed channel.

8. Mortise and reinforce doors for hinges with not less than 7-gage steel.

9. Reinforce doors for surface applied hardware and lock faces with 12-gage steel.

10. Drill and tap doors for locks and hinges at the factory.

11. Drill and tap for surface applied hardware in the field.

12. Glazed doors: Furnish snap-in glazing strips not requiring screws.

13. Secure stationary, sightproof, 20-gage cold-rolled sheet steel louvers into openings
in doors by metal moldings screwed on both sides of door.

14. Furnish doors bearing Underwriter's Laboratory, Inc., label as indicated.

15. Provide UL approved astragal on pairs of labeled doors.

2.06 PRESSED-METAL FRAMES:

A. Provide pressed-metal frames for hollow metal doors by same manufacturer as doors
including frames for wood doors, vision panels and sidelights.
(NTS: Select one of next 2 paragraphs. 14 gage for exterior doors and 16 gage for interior
doors.)

B. Fabricate frames of not less than 14 gage for exterior doors and 16 gage for interior doors
of A60 galvanized steel with integral stops and rabbets.

C. Assemble heads and jambs with accurately fitted, fully welded, smoothly ground miter
joints.

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 D. Weld angle spreaders to bottom of jambs to assure safe shipment and perfect alignment in
field.

E. Anchors for frames:

1. Provide three corrugated adjustable loose T-anchors on each jamb of frames under
8 ft. (2438 mm) and additional anchors for frames 8 ft. (2438 mm) and higher.

2. Provide floor anchor clips, on each jamb, with holes for securing to concrete floor
slab.

(NTS: Delete next paragraph, if not applicable.)

F. Provide anchors for frames attachment to wood and metal studs as recommended by
frame manufacturer.

G. Mortise frames for strike plates and hinges.

H. Weld steel reinforcing plates to frames for hinges; drill and tap plates to accommodate
mortise type template hinges; and weld galvanized dust covers over reinforcing plates to
prevent clogging of tapped holes by mortar.

I. Provide label frames with three Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., labeled, adjustable loop
anchors per jamb.

2.07 SOUND-RETARDING DOORS AND FRAMES:

A. Manufacturers:

1. Protective Door Industries/Sonicbar

2. Overly Manufacturing Co.

3. Pioneer Industries, Inc.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

B. Provisions:

1. Provide doors and frames of sizes indicated and having the appearance of
conventional hollow metal doors and frames, 1-3/4-in. (45 mm) flush design with
STC rating of 48.

2. Doors:

(NTS: In next paragraph, change cold-rolled to A60 galvanized to suit, if required.)

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 a. Construct doors from 16-gage cold-rolled, stretcher-leveled sheet steel, free of
visible joints at seams or door faces.

b. Weld interior formed stiffening reinforcement in shop for full height of doors.

c. Connect face sheets at edges only.

d. Interlace spaces between reinforcement with fireproof, noncoupling filler.

3. Door Frames:

a. Fabricate door frames of 14-gage cold-rolled steel.

b. Fit head and jamb intersections to a hairline joint, reinforced, welded and
ground smooth.

c. Mortise, reinforce, and fit doors and frames in the factory for heavy-duty
lockset, strike and template hinges.

4. Clearance: Not to exceed 1/8 in. (3 mm) between frames and doors.

5. Seal side and head jambs with adjustable sound stops (gasketing) attached to the
frame consisting of:

a. Furnish closed cell neoprene gaskets in anodized aluminum housings with

snap-on decorative covers attached to frames.

b. Furnish gasket adjustment by concealed locking screws 8 in. (200 mm) on

centers capable of a 3/8-in. (10 mm) adjustment.

c. Cutting or notching of sound gasket for stop mounted hardware shall not be
permitted.

6. Maximum sill operating clearance: 1/4 in. (6 mm)

7. Furnish sill seal by a mortised, automatic, instantaneously 1/4-in. (6 mm) retracting

neoprene gasket door bottom.

(NTS: Insert the next paragraph for pairs of sound-retarding doors.)

8. Furnish meeting stiles of pairs of sound-retarding doors with removable center
mullion frame. Seal side and head jambs consisting of neoprene gaskets as
specified above.

2.08 ALUMINUM VISION PANEL FRAMES:

A. Manufacturers:

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 1. Vistawall Architectural Products Co.

2. Special-Lite, Inc.

3. U.S. Metals Manufacturing Corporation.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

B. Provisions:

1. Frames: Constructed of extruded aluminum tubular sections of alloy 6063-T5 and

of type and size indicated.

a. 3/4-in (19 mm) deep screwed-on aluminum channel glazing beads for use with
elastic glazing compounds to hold glass in place.

b. Assemble head, jambs, and sill with lock-miter joint.

(NTS: Next 4 paragraphs for steel. Change cold-rolled to galvanized in paragraph e. to

suit if required.)
c. Accurately fit, fully weld, and ground smooth all miters.

d. Provide frames with three adjustable masonry anchors.

e. Constructed with pressed-metal frames formed from not less than 16-gage cold-
rolled steel with integral stops and rabbets as indicated.

f. Glass held in place by screwed-on glazing beads.

(NTS: Delete paragraph below if not required.)

2.09 INSULATED ALUMINUM PANELS:

A. Core Construction: Laminated sandwich panels consisting of 0.032-inch (0.81 mm) thick
aluminum face sheets with both sides bonded to 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick tempered
hardboard and a 1-1/2-inch (40 mm) thick incombustible perlite core with a total
thickness of 1-3/4-inch (45 mm). Set panels into framing with screwed-on glazing beads.

2.10 HARDWARE PREPARATION:

A. Provide frames and doors with cut-outs and reinforcement for mortise hardware and
reinforcement for surface mounted hardware in accordance with templates supplied by
hardware manufacturers. Additionally, drill and tap as required for hardware.

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 B. Make total thickness of reinforced conditions equal to nominal diameter of fasteners
required by hardware items.

C. Provide plaster guards or mortar boxes in back of hardware cut-outs in and welded to
frames.

D. Provide frames and doors having fire-resistive ratings with hardware preparation
conforming to requirements of labeling authority.

E. Welding hinges to door frames not permitted.

F. Drill door frames for installation of mutes. Do not drill frame stops of soundproof
openings.

2.11 FINISHES:

A. General: Comply with NAAMMs Metal Finished Manual for Architectural and Metal
Products for recommendations relative to applying and designating finishes.

B. Aluminum Work:

1. Finish Designations refixed by AA conform to the system established by the

Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes.

(NTS: Retain one of the three subparagraphs below for aluminum doors, frames, vision
panel frames and insulated panels.)
2. Class I, Clear Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A41 (Mechanical Finish: Nonspecular
as fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating:
Architectural Class I, clear coating 0.018 mm or thicker) complying with AAMA
607.1.

3. Class I, Color Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A42/A44 (Mechanical Finish:

nonspecular as fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic
Coating; Architectural Class I, integrally colored or electrolytically deposited color
coating 0.018 mm or thicker) complying with AAMA 606.1 or AAMA 608.1.

a. Color: Light bronze or Medium bronze or Dark bronze or Black as specified by

the CM/CS

4. High-Performance Organic Coating Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical Finish:

Cleaned with inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish: acid chromate-fluoride-
phosphate conversion coating; Organic Coating: as specified below). Prepare,
pretreat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and
resin manufacturers written instructions.

a. Fluoropolymer 3-Coat Coating System: Manufacturers standard 3-coat,

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 thermocured system composed of specially formulated inhibitive primer,
fluoropolymer color coat, and clear fluorocarbon topcoat, with both color coat
and clear topcoat containing not less than 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride
resin by weight; comply with AAMA 605.2

(NTS: Select one of the following with the first selection being of preference.)
b. Custom color to be selected by the CM/CS.

b. Provide custom color as indicated.

C. Steel Work:

1. Hollow Metal Doors: Chemically wash, rinse, and dry followed by one shop coat
of metallic primer.

2. Door Frames: Phosphate treat and shop coat with baked-on metallic primer.
(NTS: Delete subparagraph above or below.)

3. Hollow Metal Doors and Frames: Galvanized in accordance with ASTM A653,
cleaned, phosphatized and followed by one shop coat of baked-on primer.

4. Sound Retarding Doors: Treat the same as hollow metal doors.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION:

A. Examine accepted hardware schedules and verify proper coordination of hardware, doors
and frames.

B. Examine opening locations and verify following:

1. Correctness of dimensions, backing or support conditions.

2. Absence of defects that would adversely affect frame or door installation.

C. Do not begin work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 PREPARATION:

(NTS: Edit to suit project.)

A. Protect aluminum components of aluminum doors, frames and vision panels in contact
with plaster, concrete, or masonry, or connected to dissimilar metals in accordance with
Section 05500.

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3.03 INSTALLATION:

A. Install and adjust doors, frames, and vision panels and sidelights, and appurtenances in
accordance with the manufacturer's printed recommendations.

1. Clips, bolts, screw and rivets: Type 304 Stainless steel, type and sized as
recommended by door manufacturer.

B. Set frames and anchor in position, plumb, square, level and in alignment.

C. Brace frames until the anchors are set.

D. Fill the backs of pressed metal frames with mortar as specified in Section 04200.

E. Hang doors in frames with proper clearances.

F. Make final adjustments for proper and easy operation of doors after hardware installation
and glazing.

G. Standard Steel Doors: Fit hollow metal doors accurately in frames, within clearances
specified below. Shim as necessary.

1. Non-Fire-Rated Standard Steel Doors:

a. Jambs and Head: 1/8 inch [3 mm] plus or minus 1/16 inch [1.5 mm].

b. Between Edges of Pairs of Doors: 1/8 inch [3 mm] plus or minus 1/16 inch [1.5
mm].

c. Between Bottom of Door and Top of Threshold: Maximum 3/8 inch [10 mm].

d. Between Bottom of Door and Top of Finish Floor (No Threshold): Maximum
inch [19 mm].

2. Fire-Rated Doors: Install doors with clearances according to NFPA 80.

(NTS: Use next subsection, if applicable.)

3.04 ADJUSTING:

A. Prime Coat Touch-Up: Immediately after installation, sand smooth and touch-up rust
areas and other areas where prime has been damaged, with prime touch-up paint.

B. Make adjustments as required for correct function and smooth operation.

C. Protect frames and doors from damage to surface or profile.

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3.05 PROTECTION:

(NTS: Retain one of the two subparagraphs below.)

A. After erection, protect doors, frames, vision panels and finishing hardware from damage
due to installation of other work or from lime, acid, cement, or other harmful compounds.

B. After erection, protect doors, frames and finishing hardware from damage due to
installation of other work or from lime, acid, cement, or other harmful compounds.

C. Replace damaged doors, frames and finishing hardware as determined by the CM/CS
with new items and at no additional expense to the Owner.

3.06 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01700.

END OF SECTION

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