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SECTION 10 28 00
TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Delete text between //  // not
applicable to project. Edit remaining
text to suit project.
2. Use this section for custom fabricated
items in spaces listed.
3. Add items custom designed for these
spaces. Verify items are detailed.
4. Verify drawings show location and
position of accessory items. Location
of these items may be scheduled at end
of this section, however accessories
must be shown on floor plans.
5. Show on room elevations
dimension/location of accessories,
including length and configuration of
grab bars, towel bars, mirror sizes,
and shelves.
6. Coordinate terminology used in this
section with drawings.

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. SUMMARY:
1. Section Includes: Toilet and bath accessories at dressing rooms,
toilets, baths, locker rooms and other areas indicated on drawings.
1.2 RELATED WORK
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update and retain
references only when specified elsewhere
in this section.

A. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Color of finishes.

B. Section 09 30 13, CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING: Ceramic Toilet and Bath
Accessories.
C. Section 10 21 23, CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS:Shower Curtain Break Away
Pendant Chain Hooks.
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.
B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
1. B18.6.4-98(R2005) Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping Screws
and Metallic Drive Screws inch.
C. American Welding Society (AWS):

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D10.4-86(2000) Welding Austenitic

Chromium-Nickle Stainless Steel Piping and
Tubing.
D. ASTM International (ASTM):
A269/A269M-15a(2019) Seamless and
Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for
General Service.
A312/A312M-19 Seamless, Welded,
and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless
Steel Pipes.
A653/A653M-20 Steel Sheet,
Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron
Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip
Process.
A666-15 Annealed or
Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet,
Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
A1011/A1011M-18a Steel, Sheet and
Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural,
High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy
with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High
Strength.
B30-20 Copper Alloys in
Ingot Form.
B75/B75M-20 Seamless Copper
Tube.
B221-14 Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Profiles, and Tubes.
B221M-13 Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Profiles, and Tubes (Metric).
B456-17 Electrodeposited
Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and
Nickel Plus Chromium.
B824-17 General
Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings.
C1036-16 Flat Glass.

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C1048-18 Heat-Strengthened
and Fully Tempered Flat Glass.
D635-18 Rate of Burning
and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in
a Horizontal Position.
F446-19 Grab Bars and
Accessories Installed in the Bathing Area.
E. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):
A-A-3002 Mirror, Glass.
FF-S-107C(2) Screws, Tapping
and Drive.
WW-P-541/8B(1) Plumbing Fixtures
(Accessories, Land Use).
F. National Architectural Metal Manufacturers(NAAMM):
AMP 500-06 Metal Finishes
Manual.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES.
B. Submittal Drawings:
1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication, anchorage and installation
details.
2. Show mounting locations and heights.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of each product.
2. Installation instructions.
D. Samples:
1. Full sized, complete assembly of each product specified.
2. Approved samples may be incorporated into project.
E. Certificates: Certify each product complies with specifications.
1. Soap dispensers: Certify soap dispensers are fabricated of material
that will not be affected by liquid soap, aseptic detergents, and
hexachlorophene solutions.
F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.
1. Manufacturer // with project experience list //.
G. Operation and Maintenance Data:
1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:
1. Regularly manufactures specified products.
1.6 DELIVERY
A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.
B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand,
type, // color, // production run number, and manufacture date.
C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted,
damaged, or opened packaging.
1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.
B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction
operations.
1.8 WARRANTY
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Always retain
construction warranty. FAR includes
Contractor's one year labor and material
warranty.
A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction."
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum: ASTM B221M (ASTM B221), Alloy 6063-T5 and Alloy 6463-T5.
B. Stainless Steel:
1. Plate Or Sheet: ASTM A666, Type 304, 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) thick unless
otherwise specified.
2. Tubing: ASTM A269/A269M, Grade TP 304, seamless or welded.
3. Pipe: ASTM A312/A312M; Grade TP 304.
C. Steel Sheet: ASTM A653/A653M, zinc-coated (galvanized) coating
designation G90.
D. Chrome Plating (Service Condition Number SC 2): ASTM B456.
E. Brass Castings: ASTM B30.
F. Copper:
1. Tubing: ASTM B75/B75M.
2. Castings: ASTM B824.
G. Glass:
1. ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, Quality q2, for mirrors, and for mirror
doors in medicine cabinets.
2. ASTM C1036, Type 1 Class 1 Quality q3, for shelves in medicine
cabinets.

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3. ASTM C1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type 1, Class 1 for glass and

mirrors in Mental Health and Behavior Patient Care Units, and
Security Examination Rooms.
2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL
A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
B. Provide each product from one manufacturer.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for accessories used within
Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care
Units.

C. Products Used Within Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units:
1. Provide accessories free of anchor points.
2. Design accessories for attachment with tamper resistant hardware.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Specify only toilet
accessories applicable to project. Many
products that include disposables (paper
or soap) are vendor provided and possibly
installed. Coordinate with the station.

2.3 PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS

A. Surface mounted type with sloping top.
B. Dispensing capacity for 300 sheets of any type of paper toweling.
C. Fabricate of stainless steel.
D. Provide door with continuous hinge at bottom, and spring tension cam
lock or tumbler lock, keyed alike, at top, and refill sight slot in
front.
2.4 COMBINATION PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND DISPOSAL UNITS
A. // Recessed // and // semi-recessed // type.
B. Dispensing capacity for 400 sheets of any type of paper toweling.
C. Fabricate of stainless steel.
D. Form face frames, from one piece.
E. Provide each door with continuous stainless steel piano hinge and
tumbler lock, keyed alike.
F. Provide removable waste receptacle approximately 40 L (10.5 gal.)
capacity, fabricated of 0.45 mm (0.02 inch) thick stainless steel.
2.5 WASTE RECEPTACLES
A. Semi-recessed type, without doors. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541, Type II.
B. Fabricate of stainless steel.
C. Form face frame from one piece.

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D. Provide removable waste receptacle of approximately 45 L (12 gal.)

capacity, fabricated of stainless steel.
E. Waste receptacle key locked in place.
2.6 TOILET TISSUE DISPENSERS
A. Double roll surface mounted type.
B. Mount on continuous backplate.
C. Removable spindle ABS plastic or chrome plated plastic.
D. Wood rollers are not acceptable.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for toilet tissue dispensers
used in Mental Health and Behavioral
Patient Care Units.

E. Toilet Tissue Dispensers Used In Mental Health And Behavioral Patient

Care Units: Soft plastic rod incapable of supporting load greater than
22.6 kg (50 pounds) with concealed or tamper resistant fasteners.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: See VA standard detail
SD102800-1 for patient accessible roll in
shower grab bars and SD102800-2 for
upswing grab bars. Upswinging grab bars
often require structure inside the wall.
www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/sDetail.asp

2.7 GRAB BARS

A. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541/8B, Type IV, bars, surface mounted, Class 2, grab
bars and complying with ASTM F446.
B. Fabricate from stainless steel or nylon coated steel, use one type
throughout project:
1. Stainless steel: Grab bars, flanges, mounting plates, supports,
screws, bolts, and exposed nuts and washers.
2. Nylon Coated Steel: Grab bars and flanges complete with mounting
plates and fasteners. // Color as specified in Section 09 06 00,
SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES. //
C. Mounting:
1. Floor Mounted Grab Bars: Exposed type.
2. Swing Up Grab Bars: Exposed type.
3. Metal // Toilet // Dressing // Shower // Partitions Mounted Grab
Bars: Exposed type.
4. Other Types and Locations: Concealed type.
D. Bars:
1. Fabricate to 38 mm (1-1/2 inch) outside diameter.

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a. Stainless steel, minimum 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick.

b. Nylon coated bars, minimum 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) thick.
2. Fabricate in one continuous piece with ends turned toward walls.
a. Swing up grab bars and grab bars continuous around three sides of
showers may be fabricated in two sections, with concealed slip
joint between.
3. Continuously weld intermediate support to grab bar.
4. Swing Up Bars: Manually operated; designed to prevent bar from
falling when in raised position.
E. Flange for Concealed Mounting:
1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1 inch) thick, maximum 79 mm (3-1/8 inch) diameter
by 13 mm (1/2 inch) deep, with minimum three set screws for securing
flange to back plate.
2. Insert grab bar through center of flange and continuously weld
perimeter of grab bar flush to back side of flange.
3. In lieu of providing flange for concealed mounting, and back plate as
specified, grab bar may be welded to back plate covered with flange.
F. Flange for Exposed Mounting:
1. Minimum 5 mm (3/16 inch) thick, maximum 79 mm (3-1/8 inch) diameter.
2. Insert grab bar through flange and continuously weld perimeter of
grab bar flush to backside of flange.
3. Where mounted on // toilet // dressing // shower // partitions,
provide three equally spaced, countersunk holes, sized to accommodate
5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter bolts.
4. Where mounted on floor, provide four equally spaced holes, sized to
accommodate 5 mm (3/8 inch) diameter bolts, maximum 5 mm (3/8 inch)
from edge of flange.
G. Back Plates:
1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1046 inch) thick metal.
2. Fabricate in one piece, maximum 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep, with diameter
sized to fit flange. Provide slotted holes to accommodate anchor
bolts.
3. Provide spreaders, through bolt fasteners, and cap nuts, where grab
bars are mounted on partitions.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for grab bars used in Mental
Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units.

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H. Grab bars in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units: Provide
units complying with accessibility standards, but preventing materials
from being threaded between bar and wall as possible anchor point.
2.8 SHOWER CURTAIN RODS
A. Stainless steel tubing, minimum 1.27 mm (0.050 inch) wall thickness,
32 mm (1-1/4 inch) outside diameter.
B. Flanges, stainless steel rings, 66 mm (2.6 inch) minimum outside
diameter, with 2 holes opposite each other for 6 mm (1/4 inch) stainless
steel fastening bolts. Provide set screw within curvature of each flange
for securing rod.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use intermediate support
for intersection of rods or where bent rod
occurs. Show on details.

C. Intermediate Support: For rods over 1800 mm (72 inches) long. Provide

adjustable ceiling flanges with set screws, tubular hangers and
stirrups.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for shower rods in Mental Health
and Behavioral Nursing Units
(Psychiatric).

D. Shower curtain rods in Mental Health and Behavioral Nursing Units:

1. Chrome plated plastic rods capable of supporting 22.6 kg (50 pounds)
before pulling free of wall flanges.
2. Option: Ceiling mounted hospital cubicle curtain tracks as specified
in Section 10 21 23, CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS, with break-away pendant
chain hooks. Chain hooks located at 2000 mm (79 inches) above floor.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use terminology
indicated on Drawings.

2.9 CLOTHES HOOKS, ROBE OR COAT

A. Fabricate hook units from chromium plated brass with satin finish, or
stainless steel, using 6 mm (1/4 inch) minimum thick stock, with edges
and corners rounded smooth to thickness of metal, or 3 mm (1/8 inch)
minimum radius.
B. Fabricate each unit as a double hook on a single shaft, integral with or
permanently fastened to wall flange, provided with concealed fastenings.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for clothes hooks used in Mental
Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units.

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C. Clothes Hooks Used In Mental Health And Behavioral Patient Care Units:
Provide units free of anchor points and secured to the wall using tamper
resistant hardware.
2.10 TOWEL BARS
A. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541/8B, Type IV, Bar, Surface mounted; Class 1, towel.
B. Stainless steel, or chromium plated copper alloy.
C. Bar Length: 450 and 600 mm (18 and 24 inches) as shown.
D. Finish brackets and supports to match bar.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for towel bars used in Mental
Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units.

E. Towel Bars Used in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units:
Design units to support maximum 1 kg (2 lbs.).
SPEC WRITER NOTE: See VA standard detail
SD102800-3 for accessible lavatory with
metal framed mirror.
www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/sDetail.asp

2.11 METAL FRAMED MIRRORS

A. Fed. Spec. A-A-3002 metal frame; // chromium finished steel, // anodized
aluminum, // or // stainless steel //.
B. Mirror Glass:
1. Minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick.
2. Set mirror in a protective vinyl glazing tape.
C. Frames:
1. Channel or angle shaped section with face of frame minimum 9 mm
(3/8 inch) wide. Fabricate with square corners.
2. Metal Thickness 0.9 mm (0.035 inch).
3. Filler:
a. Where mirrors are mounted on walls having ceramic tile wainscots
not flush with wall above, provide fillers contoured to conceal
void between back of mirror and wall surface.
b. Fabricate fillers from same material and finish as mirror frame.
4. Attached Shelf for Mirrors:
a. Fabricate shelf of same material and finish as mirror frame.
b. Make shelf maximum 150 mm (6 inches) in depth, and extend full
width of mirror.
c. Close ends and front edge of shelf to same thickness as mirror
frame width.

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d. Form shelf for aluminum framed mirror as integral part of bottom

frame member.
e. Form stainless steel shelf with concealed brackets to attach to
mirror frame.
D. Back Plate:
1. Fabricate backplate for concealed wall hanging from zinc-coated, or
cadmium plated 0.9 mm (0.036 inch) thick sheet steel, die cut to fit
face of mirror frame.
2. Provide set screw type theft resistant concealed fastening system for
mounting mirrors.
E. Mounting Bracket:
1. Designed to support mirror tight to wall.
2. Designed to retain mirror with concealed set screw fastenings.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for metal framed mirrors used in
Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care
Units.

F. Metal Framed Mirrors used in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care
Units: Provide shatter proof glass or polished stainless steel units.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete cabinet types not
used. Ensure cabinets are detailed.

2.12 MEDICINE CABINETS

A. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541/8B, Type III Medicine cabinets, Style R, Recessed.
1. Mirror Glass: Minimum 5 mm (3/16 inch) thick. Set mirror in
protective vinyl glazing tape.
2. Glass Shelves: Minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick, with bulb-edges at
front. Support shelves on adjustable aluminum brackets. Provide three
shelves for each cabinet.
3. Cabinet Body: Fabricate from 0.9 mm (0.036 inch) thick sheet steel,
with baked enamel finish, or 0.9 mm (0.036 inch) thick stainless
steel. Form body in one piece, without seams, and with rounded inside
corners.
B. Hinged Door:
1. Swing door.
2. Fabricate mirror door approximately 400 by 560 mm (16 by 22 inches).
3. Cabinet concealed when doors are closed.
4. Mirror Door Frame: Channel shape, 15 mm (0.060 inch) thick chromium
plated brass, or 0.9 mm (0.036 inch) thick stainless steel.

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5. Provide door with full length stainless steel piano hinge, magnetic
or friction catches, rubber bumpers, and 90 degree restraining arm
with spring type stop.
C. Sliding Door:
1. Slide door.
2. Fabricate sliding doors for approximately 660 by 560 mm (26 by
22 inch) opening.
3. Provide nylon glides in stainless steel tracks, door pulls and rubber
bumpers.
4. Entire contents of cabinet concealed when doors closed.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for medicine cabinets used in
Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care
Units.

D. Medicine Cabinets in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units:

Provide shatter proof glass or polished stainless steel units.
2.13 FOOT OPERATED SOAP DISPENSER
A. Wall mounted, liquid soap dispenser, designed with adjustable needle
valve allowing dispensing of two milliliters of liquid with each
depression of foot pump.
B. Connect foot pump by 1800 mm (6 foot) air tube, to 1 liter (34 ounce)
liquid container. Provide air intake tube with feature to prevent liquid
from dripping after release of pedal.
C. Operate pump by slip resistant, rubber padded, pedal.
D. Provide complete unit not adversely affected by liquid soap, aseptic
detergent, or hexachlorophene solutions.
E. Provide removable gummed label, attached to container, stating soap or
detergent is acceptable in dispensers.
2.14 SOAP DISHES
A. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541/8B, Type VI, Holder.
B. Class 1, Soap, Surface Mounted:
1. One piece with provisions for exposed fasteners.
2. Fabricate from chromium plated brass approximately 115 by 95 mm (4
1/2 by 3-3/4 inches) overall size with drainage openings at bottom.
C. Soap, Recessed:
1. One piece seamless shell and flange with provisions for concealed
fasteners.

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2. Fabricate from 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) thick stainless steel or chromium

plated brass.
3. Form surface of soap tray with raised ridges or patterned dimples to
provide gripping surface for soap bar, or provide flush soap tray
with a retaining lip. Plastic soap trays or tray inserts are not
acceptable.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for soap dishes used in Mental
Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units.

D. Soap Dishes in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units: Provide
recessed units.
2.15 PAPER CUP DISPENSER
A. Fabricate of stainless steel.
B. Provide door with concealed stainless steel pivoting rod or piano hinge,
and spring tension cam lock, or tumbler lock, keyed alike when more than
one accessory unit is provided, and with cup level refill sight slot in
door front.
C. Fabricate for flat bottom cups.
D. 90 Milliliters (3 ounce) Dispenser Unit:
1. Surface mounted single stack dispenser unit having a capacity of
maximum one hundred fifty cups.
2. Form door from one piece to cover front and sides warp free.
E. 120 Milliliters (4 ounce) Dispenser Unit:
1. Recessed type single stack dispenser unit having a capacity of
Maximum one hundred cups.
2. Form face frame in one piece.
3. Fabricate door double-pan warp free.
F. Combination 90 to 180 Milliliters (3 to 6 ounce) Dispenser and Disposal
Unit:
1. Recessed type, having a capacity of Maximum 170 cups.
2. Fabricate as twin stack dispenser unit with adjustable dispensing
mechanism to dispense any size cup.
3. Fabricate face frames in one piece and doors double pan warp free.
4. Fabricate recessed disposal unit with removable waste receptacle
having a capacity of minimum 11 L (3.1 gallons).
2.16 MOP RACKS
A. Minimum 1016 mm (40 inches) long with five holders.
B. Clamps:

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1. Minimum of 1.3 mm (0.05 inch) thick stainless steel bracket retaining

channel with hard rubber serrated cam; pivot mounted to channel.
2. Clamps to hold handles from 13 mm (1/2 inch) minimum to 32 mm
(1-1/4 inch) maximum diameter.
C. Support:
1. Minimum 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick stainless steel hat shape channel to
hold clamps away from wall as indicated.
2. Drill wall flange for 3 mm (1/8 inch) fasteners above and below clamp
locations.
D. Secure clamps to support with oval head machine screws or rivets into
continuous reinforcing back of clamps.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: For details see standard
detail SD102800-4.

2.17 STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES (TYPE 44)

A. Shelves:
1. Fabricate shelves of 1.2 mm (0.0478 inch) thick sheet to size and
design indicated on Drawings.
2. Fabricate shelves of hollow metal type construction, forming a
depressions indicated, with closed fronts, backs, ends and bottoms.
Reinforce shelves with 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick sheet steel hat
channel stiffeners, full depth, welded to underside of top at bracket
locations.
3. Miter cuts, where made at corners of shelves, continuously welding.
B. Form brackets of 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick steel as shown. Drill brackets
for 6 mm (1/4 inch) anchor bolts.
C. Weld or Screw brackets to shelves.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Verify details. Show location at
lavatories and flushing rim service
sinks.
2. See VA standard detail SD102800-4 for
accessible lavatory with metal framed
mirror. www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/sDetail.asp

2.18 STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES(TYPES // 45, // 45C //)

A. Fabricate shelves and brackets to design shown of 1.2 mm (0.05 inch)
thick stainless steel.
B. Round and finish smooth projecting corners of shelves and edge corners
of brackets. Drill brackets for 6 mm (1/4 inch) anchor bolts.
C. Screw or weld brackets to shelves.

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2.19 STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES AT WHEELCHAIR LAVATORY

A. Side wall mounted:
1. Fabricate to size and shape indicated of 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick
sheet.
2. Turn up edges and weld corners closed.
3. Fabricate brackets and weld to shelf. Drill brackets for 6 mm
(1/4 inch) anchor bolts.
B. Back wall mounted:
1. Fabricate to size and shape shown of plate and tube.
2. Turn up edges and weld corners of shelf.
3. Weld tube to back plate and shelf, weld back plate to shelf, filler
plate to tube, and corners of shelf with continuous welds.
4. Drill back plate for 6 mm (1/4 inch) anchor bolts.
2.20 FABRICATION - GENERAL
A. Welding, AWS D10.4.
B. Grind, dress, and finish welded joints to match finish of adjacent
surface.
C. Form exposed surfaces from one sheet of stock, free of joints.
D. Provide steel anchors and components required for secure installation.
E. Form flat surfaces without distortion. Keep exposed surfaces free from
scratches and dents. Reinforce doors to prevent warp or twist.
F. Isolate aluminum from dissimilar metals and from contact with building
materials as required to prevent electrolysis and corrosion.
G. Hot-dip galvanized steel or stainless steel, anchors and fastening
devices.
H. Shop assemble accessories and package with components, anchors,
fittings, fasteners and keys.
I. Key items alike.
J. Provide templates and rough-in measurements.
K. Round and deburr edges of sheets to remove sharp edges.
2.21 FINISH
A. Steel Paint Finish:
1. Powder-Coat Finish: Manufacturer's standard two-coat finish system
consisting of the following:
a. One coat primer.
b. One coat thermosetting topcoat.
c. Dry-film Thickness: 0.05 mm (2 mils) minimum.
d. Color: Refer to Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

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B. Nylon Coated Steel: Nylon coating powder formulated for fluidized

bonding process to steel to provide hard smooth, medium gloss finish,
minimum 0.3 mm (0.012 inch) thick, rated as self-extinguishing when
tested according to ASTM D635.
C. Stainless Steel: NAAMM AMP 500; No. 4 polished finish.
D. Aluminum Anodized Finish: NAAMM AMP 500.
1. Clear Anodized Finish: AA-C22A41; Class I Architectural, 0.018 mm
(0.7 mil) thick.
2. Color Anodized Finish: AA-C22A42 or AA-C22A44; Class I Architectural,
0.018 mm (0.7 mil) thick.
E. Chromium Plating: ASTM B456, satin or bright as specified, Service
Condition No. SC2.
2.22 ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners:
1. Fasteners in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units: Tamper
resistant hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel.
2. Exposed Fasteners: Stainless steel or chromium plated brass, finish
to match adjacent surface.
3. Concealed Fasteners:
a. Shower, Bath Tubs, and High Moisture Areas: Stainless steel.
b. Other Locations: Steel, hot-dipped galvanized.
4. Toggle Bolts: For use in hollow masonry or frame construction.
5. Sex bolts: For through bolting on thin panels.
6. Expansion Shields: Lead or plastic for solid masonry and concrete
substrate as recommended by accessory manufacturer to suit
application.
7. Screws:
a. ASME B18.6.4.
b. Fed. Spec. FF-S-107, Stainless steel Type A.
B. Adhesive: As recommended by manufacturer to suit application.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.
1. Verify blocking to support accessories is installed and located
correctly.
B. Verify location of accessories with Contracting Officer's
Representative.

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C. //Provide labor or prep as required for VA-furnished and contractor

installed or VA-furnished and installed components.//
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions // and
approved submittal drawings //.
1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit
proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative
consideration.
B. Install grab bars according to ASTM F446.
C. Set work accurately, in alignment and where indicated, parallel or
perpendicular as required to line and plane of surface. Install
accessories plumb, level, free of rack and twist.
D. Toggle bolt to steel anchorage plates in frame partitions and hollow
masonry. // Expansion bolt to concrete or solid masonry. //
E. Install accessories to function as designed. Perform maintenance service
without interference with performance of other devices.
F. Position and install dispensers, and other devices in countertops, clear
of drawers, permitting ample clearance below countertop between devices,
and ready access for maintenance.
G. Align mirrors, dispensers and other accessories even and level, when
installed in battery.
H. Install accessories to prevent striking by other moving, items or
interference with accessibility.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following
paragraph for fasteners used in Mental
Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units.

I. Install accessories in Mental Health and Behavioral Units with tamper

resistant screws that are flush mounted so that they will not support a
rope or material for hanging.
3.3 CLEANING
A. After installation, clean toilet accessories according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.4 PROTECTION
A. Protect accessories from damage until project completion.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1 Location of accessories may be
scheduled (if necessary) at end of this
section, however accessories must be
shown on floor plans and toilet and
bathroom elevations.

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2 When accessories are identified and

located on drawings by numbers and
letters, place full descriptive title
of accessory with drawing symbol in the
schedule.
3 Coordinate terminology used in this
section with drawing terminology.
3.5 SCHEDULE OF ACCESSORIES

Item Description Mounting Material

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