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SECTION-10500
Guide
Specification: Lockers and Locker Benches
Comtec
Industries. (NOTE;
some parts of this spec require custom information specific to
your project)
Part 1
–GENERAL
1.1
WORK OF THIS SECTION
A. The WORK of this Section
includes providing solid plastic polymer resin lockers, locker
room and wet
Gear benches, and
all appurtenant work.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A.
The WORK of the following Section applies to the WORK of
this Section. Other Sections of the Specifications, not
referenced below, shall also apply to the extent required for
proper performance of this WORK.
1.
Section 03300 Cast-in-Place Structural Concrete
2.
Section 08710 Finish Hardware
1.3
CODES
A.
The WORK of this Section shall comply with the current
editions of the following codes as adopted by the
Local code, if applicable.
1.
Uniform Building Code
1.4 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
A.
Except as otherwise indicated, the current editions of
the following apply to the WORK of this Section:
ASTM B
209 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet
and Plate
ASTM B 221 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes
ASTM B 241 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube
1.5 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES
A.
The following shall be submitted in compliance with
Section 01300:
1.
Manufacturer’s catalogs containing technical data and
installation instructions, shop drawings, and
colors
available.
2.
Samples of all the materials, finish, and color. The
samples shall be clearly marked to show the manufacturer’s name
and product identification. The manufacturer shall offer scale
model and full set of color samples.
3.
Shop drawings for solid plastic locker benches, verifying
all dimensions affecting the installation. Lockers and benches
shall be shown in detail, including method of installation,
required fillers, trim, and accessories. Locker numbering
sequence information shall be provided if indicated.
1.6
PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Delivery of Materials: Products shall be delivered in
original, unbroken packages, containers, or bundles bearing the
name of the manufacturer.
B.
Storage: Products shall be carefully stored in a manner
that will prevent damage and in an area that is protected from
the elements.
C.
Solid plastic locker and benches shall not be delivered
until the building is enclosed and ready for locker
installation.
D.
Solid plastic locker and bench finishes, as well as
adjacent surfaces and materials shall be protected from damage
or marring during installation.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
A.
Solid Polyethylene Resin: High density, solid
polymer resin formed under high pressure, with homogenous color
throughout. Provide material with seamless construction with
edges eased and free from saw marks. Colors as selected by the
architect from manufacturer’s standards.
1.
Internal Sides, Shelves, Tops and Bottoms: Fabricated
from high impact, high density, polyethylene (HDPE) 3/8" thick
with homogenous natural white color throughout. Components shall
have machined edges to accept assembly brackets.
2.
Doors, Door frames, Trim and End panels: Made from high
density polyethylene (HDPE) Solid plastic 1/2" thick with
homogeneous color throughout.
3.
Base; Lockers to be installed on a 4" high base.
(bases are an optional item)
4.
Material Testing: All solid plastic components shall
resist deterioration and discoloration when subjected to the
following chemicals and tested in accordance with
corrosion-testing procedure established by the United States
Plastic Corporation:
Acetic Acid
80% Caustic
Soda Nicotine
Ammonium
Phosphate Cooper Chloride Lime
Sulfur
Acetone Chlorine
Water Soaps
Ammonia
Liquid Core
Oils Potassium Bromide
Bleach
12% Hydrochloric Acid 40%
Trisodium Phosphate
Brine Hydrogen
Peroxide 30% Sodium Bicarbonate
Borax Isopropyl
Alcohol Urea and Urine
Citric
Acid Lactic Acid
25% Vinegar
B.
Hardware:
1.
Latch: Continuous slide latching mechanism that is
capable of accepting a padlock and shall be securely fastened to
the door. Latch mechanism shall be ½” thick attached to the
entire length of the door providing a continuous security latch.
2.
Hinges: Continuous, integrated into the full length of
the door and locker frame, made from heavy duty extruded
aluminum with a powder coating to match the locker door and
frame.
3.
Coat Hooks: Two prong type made from high impact
plastic attached with theft resistant screws or rivets. One hook
per opening in lockers 30” high or greater.
4.
Assembly brackets shall be full depth, width and height
of the lockers. Brackets shall be made from PVC plastic and
snap-fit assembled onto locker sides, backs and tops providing a
continuous connection between components.
2.2 FABRICATION, GENERAL
A.
Construction: Lockers shall be fabricated square,
rigid, and without warp, with faces flat and free of dents,
scratches or chips.
B.
Solid plastic locker components shall snap together for
easy assembly and shall provide a solid and secure construction.
Adjacent lockers shall share a common side panel. Locker units
shall be manufactured for assembly in a group of no more than
five adjacent lockers.
C.
Ventilation: Slotted vents shall be provided in door
face as follows:
1.
Single and Double-tier lockers shall have not less than
6-slotted openings top and bottom.
2.
Multi-tier lockers shall have not less than 6-slotted
openings at top.
2.3 LOCKER ACCESSORIES
A.
Locking: Lockers shall be fabricated to
receive the following locking devices: (select one:
Padlock, built in combination lock, coin lock)
B.
Number Plates: Number plates shall be
manufacturer’s standard etched, embossed or stamped, number
plates with numerals not less than 3/8 inch high fastened with
theft resistant rivets. Lockers shall be numbered in sequence as
directed by the architect. Number plates shall be attached to
face of each locker door, near the top, centered.
C.
Filler Panels: Filler panels shall be provided where
indicated or required for a complete installation. Panels shall
be fabricated of not less than ½ inch solid plastic, and
finished to match locker units.
2.4 LOCKER UNITS
A.
Locker units shall conform to the following requirements:
1.
Lockers shall consist of (example:
two-person, double tier lockers (sizes by each job need)
for mounting on suitable curb, securely tied in banks as
indicated; provided complete with number plates.
(Select type of curb material and show mounting height of base
for lockers.)
2.5 MANUFACTURERS
A.
Products of the types indicated shall be as manufactured
by one of the following (or approved equal by architect):
Tufftec
Lockers by Comtec Industries; as Represented by Service Oriented
Sales Ph (877) 767-4636
PART 3 –
EXECUTION
3.1 LOCKERS
A.
Lockers shall be fastened to the structures in accordance
with manufacturer’s printed recommendations and in conformance
with the Uniform Building Code. Frames and doors shall form a
flush exterior when installed. Lockers shall be plumb, level,
rigid and securely fastened in banks.
B.
Fastenings shall be spaced not more than 48 inches on
center, and applied through back-up reinforcing plates where
necessary to avoid distortion. Fasteners shall be concealed
insofar as possible.
C. Locker shall be jointed side by side with stainless
steel theft resistant through bolts.
D.
Trim filler panels shall be installed where indicated.
Using concealed fasteners to provide flush,
hairline joints against adjacent surfaces.
3.2 LOCKER ROOM BENCHES (option, if needed)
A.
Bench tops to be 9 ½” wide and 1 ½” thick with all edges
machined to a ¼” radius and all exposed edges free of saw marks.
B.
Solid polyethylene resin benches shall be installed in
compliance with manufacturer’s instruction.
C.
Pedestal leg shall 2” Dia. and base to be 6” Dia.
extruded anodized black aluminum.
D.
Secure to floor with stainless steel expansion anchors.
3.3 ADJUST AND CLEAN
A.
Doors and latches shall be adjusted to operate easily
without binding. Integral locking devices shall be verified as
operating properly.
B. Marred finishes shall be touched up, but units that
cannot be restored to factory-finished appearance
Shall be replaced. Only materials and procedures
recommended or furnished by locker manufacturer shall
be used.
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