(Specifier Note: The purpose of this guide specification is to assist the specifier in correctly specifying flood vent products and their installation. The specifier needs to edit the guide specifications to fit the needs of specific projects. Contact a Flood Solutions Product Representative to assist in appropriate product selections. Throughout the guide specification, there are Specifier Notes to assist in the editing of the file.
References have been made within the text of the specification to current MasterFormat section numbers and titles, specifier needs to coordinate these numbers and titles with sections included for the specific project. Brackets [ ] have been used to indicate when a selection is required.
SECTION 08 95 16
WALL VENTS
Flood Solutions, LLC
Model F Series Extruded Aluminum Engineered Flood Vents
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Extruded aluminum engineered flood vents with fixed louvers and screens for installation in [masonry] [concrete] [framed] [insert wall description] walls for flood control.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
1. AAMA 605.2 - Voluntary Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
B. ASTM International
1. ASTM B221 - Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bar, Rod, Wire, Shape, and Tube.
C. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
1. Technical Document 1: Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
(Specifier Note: DELETE Submittal Procedures paragraph when not required. Coordinate requirements with Division 01, Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.)
A. Refer to Section [01 33 00 Submittal Procedures] [insert section number and title].
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s current technical literature for engineered flood vent.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit detailed drawings showing vent construction, dimensions, and installation details.
D. Samples: Provide minimum 3 x 5 inch of each color indicated.
E. Provide documentation that engineered flood vent is certified as a flood vent as defined by FEMA Technical Document 1.
(Specifier Note: DELETE LEED submittal requirements when project is not pursuing LEED certification. LEED-NC v2.2 credits are in red LEED-NC v3 credits are in red bold.)
F. LEED Submittals:
1. Material and Resources (MR)
a. Product Certificates for Credit[MR 4] [MR4.1[and CreditMR4.2]]: For products having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content.
b. Product Certificates for Credit [MR 5] [MR5.1[and CreditMR5.2]]: For products and materials required to comply with requirements for regionally manufactured materials. Include statement indicating cost, location of manufacturer, and distance to Project for each regionally manufactured material.
1.4 WARRANTY
A. Finish Warranty: Provide manufacturer’s limited warranty on factory applied Kynar based coatings used on aluminum vents.
1. Warranty Period: 5 years.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
(Specifier Note: If engineered flood vents are to be included in a Division 3 – Concrete, Division 4 – Masonry or Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection section copy “Wall Vents” article into appropriate Section and delete “Substitution Limitations and “Materials” paragraphs, edit remaining paragraphs for project conditions.)
2.1 WALL VENTS
A. Manufacturer: Flood Solutions, LLC; 1 Industrial Drive, No. 27, Pelham, New Hampshire 03076; 800-325-9775; www.floodsolutions.com.
1. Model: F Series Extruded Aluminum Engineered Flood Vent.
(Specifier Note: DELETE or COORDINATE Substitution Limitations paragraph if substitutions are addressed in Division 01, Section 01 21 00 – Substitution Procedures.)
B. Substitution Limitations:
1. Submit written request for approval of substitutions to the Architect [a minimum of [14] days prior to the date for receipt of bids] [Insert time period].
2. Substitutions following award of contract are not allowed except as stipulated in Division 01 – General Requirements.
C. Materials:
1. Frame and flanges: 0.125 inch minimum thickness extruded aluminum complying with ASTM B221, Alloy 6063, Temper T-5.
2. Vent Blades: 0.063 inch minimum thickness extruded aluminum complying with ASTM B221, Alloy 6063, Temper T-5.
3. Fasteners: Type, size, and spacing as recommended by vent manufacturer for project conditions.
(Specifier Note: Include sealant paragraph if vents are to be installed using sealant.)
4. Sealant: Type as [specified in Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants] [Insert section number and title] [recommended by vent manufacturer].
(Specifier Note: Construction adhesive paragraph is optional and is only intended to help keep vent in place as mortar cures.)
5. Construction Adhesive: Type as recommended by manufacturer.
D. Assembly
1. Type: Extruded aluminum engineered flood vent with insect/rodent screen.
(Specifier Note: Table shows how many square feet of enclosed floor area each engineered flood vent will accommodate. Minimum 2 wall vents per enclosed area, wall vents to be located at a maximum of 12 inches above adjacent exterior grade.)
Vent Height (inches)Vent Width (inches) / 8 / 12 / 16
16 / 124 SF / -- / 221 SF
24 / -- / 274 SF / 362 SF
32 / 252 SF / -- / --
2. Nominal sizes:
a. Width by Height: [16 by 8] [16 by 16] [24 by 12] [24 by 16] [32 by 8] inches.
b. Depth: 1-1/4 inch
3. Construction:
a. Louver blades: Fixed, horizontal blades 1 inch deep at 1 inch centers.
b. Frame: Extruded aluminum sections with 1 inch wide front flange.
c. Fabricate vents with mechanical connections such that all fasteners are concealed when vent is installed.
4. Screens: 1/4 inch perforated aluminum rodent screen with a No. 8 aluminum mesh insect screen set behind louvers in extruded stop on frame.
E. Finish:
1. [Mill Finish.]
2. [Painted Finish:
a. [Fluoropolymer Kynar colored coating complying with AAMA 605.2.]
b. Color: [Black] [Light Grey] [Light Tan].]
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Provide field measurements as required to achieve proper fit of engineered flood vents.
B. [Concrete foundations] [and] [Framed construction]:
1. Verify that block-outs have been provided in foundation wall [formwork] [and] [framing].
2. Verify that recommended clearances and necessary attachment framing has been provided to allow for installation of engineered flood vent.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Masonry Construction:
1. When vents are to be installed as masonry work progresses verify construction schedule and have vents delivered so as to avoid delays.
2. When vents are to be installed after masonry work has been completed verify that masonry has support to span vent opening.
B. Existing Construction:
1. Refer to Section [01 73 00 - Execution] [insert section number and title] with regards to cutting of existing construction.
2. Cut opening in existing construction level, plumb, and square. Provide manufacturer recommended clearances to allow for vent attachment and finishing.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. Do not install vents that are damaged or scratched. Replace damaged and scratched vents.
2. Install vents secure, level, and plumb with wall surface.
3. Install vents in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, FEMA Requirements, and approved shop drawings.
4. Bottom of flood vents shall be located no more than 12 inches above adjacent grade.
5. After installation is complete seal around perimeter flange of vent using sealant.
(Specifier Note: Include “Masonry Construction” paragraph if vents are to be built into masonry wall.)
B. Masonry construction:
1. Build vents into wall with mortar as part of masonry construction specified in Section [04 20 00 – Unit Masonry] [insert section number and title].
2. Protect exposed vent surfaces from wet mortar.
(Specifier Note: Include “Masonry construction”, “Concrete foundation walls” or “Framed construction” paragraph if vents are to be installed after wall is constructed and finished. In masonry construction delete paragraph if vents are installed as masonry wall is constructed.)
C. [Masonry construction] [Concrete foundation walls] [and] [Framed construction]:
1. Mechanically secure vents to wall substrate at front flange of vent.
3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Remove excess sealant with mineral spirits or other solvent acceptable to sealant manufacturer.
B. Wash exposed surfaces with solution of mild detergent applied with soft cloth. Remove dirt from corners. Wipe surfaces clean.
END OF SECTION
Project Name/Project Number/10-Nov-11 08 95 16 - 1 Wall Vents
Flood Solutions – F Series Wall Vents