SECTION 08399
BULLET RESISTANT DOORS, WINDOWS AND FRAMNG SYSTEMS
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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Armortex® Inc.; Bullet Resistant storefront systems products.
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This section is based on the products of Armortex® Inc., which is located at:
5926 Corridor Pkwy.
Schertz, TX 78154
Toll Free Tel: 800-880-8306
Tel: 210-661-8306
Fax: 210-661-8308
Email:request info ()
Web:
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Armortex has been manufacturing Bullet, Blast and Forced Entry Resistant products for more than thirty years. Our product line includes Armortex® brand fiberglass composite panels, glass and containment glazing, fixed windows and transaction windows, pass-thru transaction equipment (drawers, hoppers, deal trays), speakers, gun ports, gun lockers and man traps. We also fabricate wood and hollow metal doors as well as aluminum storefront systems and related security equipment.
Armortex® products are widely used in courtrooms, government and corporate offices, banks, convenience stores, police stations, military bases, check cashing facilities, cashier booths, prisons and any place where ballistic and attack resistant products are required. U.S. Dept of State FE/BR thermally broken aluminum windows and steel doors are also available.
Through our ISO 9001:2008 quality management system we design and build quality products that protect lives. Our Bullet, Blast and Forced Entry Resistant products are available worldwide, direct from Armortex®. Please contact us for complete information.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Fixed Windows:
1. Bullet resistant fixed and operable steel window assemblies.
2. Bullet resistant fixed aluminum window assemblies.
3. Aluminum bullet resistant clamp style fixed window.
4. Bullet resistant hollow metal operable fixed windows.
5. Forced entry/bullet resistant fixed aluminum window assemblies.
B. Aluminum Storefront:
1. 44/250 Window Framing.
2. 44/300 Window Framing System.
3. 44/450 Window Framing System.
4. 44/600 Window Framing System.
5. 44/350 Door/Frame System.
C. Bullet Resistant Doors:
1. Bullet Resistant Wood Door and HM Frame.
2. Bullet Resistant Hollow Metal Door and Frame.
3. Bullet Resistant Aluminum HP500 Door System.
D. Transaction Windows:
1. Hollow Metal Transaction Window.
2. C Channel Transaction Window.
3. Aluminum Transaction Window.
4. Stainless Steel Transaction Window.
5. Baffle Transaction Window System.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 08710 - Door Hardware.
B. Section 08800 - Glazing.
C. Section 13065 - Bullet Resistant Components: Bullet resistant transaction windows, metal doors, wood doors, speakers, gun ports, glazing and panels.
D. Section 13070 - Blast Resistant Components: Blast resistant composite panels and windows.
1.3 REFERENCES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
A. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. ASTM A 36 / A36 M - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
2. ASTM A 924 / A 924M - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process.
3. ASTM A 666 - Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
4. ASTM A1008/A1008M - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability.
5. ASTM B 209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.
6. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.
7. ASTM C 509 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material.
8. ASTM C 864 - Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers.
9. ASTM C 920 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants.
10. ASTM C 1172 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass.
11. ASTM D 2000 - Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications.
12. ASTM E 283-99 - Standard Test Method for Rate and Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.
13. ASTM E 330-97 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
14. ASTM E 331-00 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Door by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
15. ASTM E 1886-97 - Standard Test Method For Performance Of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors And Storm Shutters Impacted By Missiles And Exposed To Cyclic Pressure Differentials.
16. ASTM E 1986 - Standard Test method for performance of exterior windows, curtain walls, doors and storm shutters impacted by missiles and exposed to cyclic pressure differentials.
17. ASTM E 1996-04 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes.
B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
1. AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 "Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) And Wood Windows and Glass Doors"
2. AAMA 502-02 "Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows and Sliding Glass Doors"
3. AAMA 611-98 "Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum"
4. AAMA 800-92 "Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants"
5. AAMA 2603-02 "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusion and Panels"
6. AAMA 2604-02 "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
7. AAMA 2605-02 "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions And Panels"
8. AAMA CW-10-97 "Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum from Shop to Site"
9. AAMA 101.1 Performance Class AW
C. Aluminum Association Standard AA DAF-45 - Designation System for Aluminum Finishes.
D. American Welding Society (AWS) D1.3/D1.3M - Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel.
E. American Welding Society (AWS) D1.2/D1.2M - Structural Welding Code - Aluminum.
F. Consumer Products Safety Council (CPSC) 16 CRF 1201 - Safety Standards For Glazing Materials.
G. FBC-TAS - Miami Dade County:
1. Air Infiltration Test, per FBC, TAS 202-94.
2. Uniform Static Air Pressure Test, Loading per FBC TAS 202-94.
3. Water Resistance Test, per FBC, TAS 202-94.
4. Large Missile Impact Test per FBC, TAS 201-94.
5. Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading per FBC, TAS 203-94.
6. Forced Entry Test, per FBC 2411 3.2.1, TAS 202-94.
H. FEMA 320 - Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House. (Rated Tornado and Hurricane Storm Shelter Doors.)
I. FEMA 361 - Design and Construction Guidance for Community Shelters. (Rated Tornado and Hurricane Storm Shelter Doors.)
J. GANA - Glass Association of North America - Glazing Manual.
K. GSA PBS - P100 Facilities Standards.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following paragraph for bullet resisting (ex: Model 625BR/BL) windows; delete for blast windows (ex: Model 625 BL) windows.
L. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 752 - Bullet Resisting Equipment.
M. United States Department of Defense (DoD), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-01 - DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following paragraph for bullet resisting (ex: Model 625BR/BL) windows; delete for blast windows (ex: Model 625 BL) windows.
N. US Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0108.01 - Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials.
O. US General Services Administration (GSA) Test Protocol TS01 - Standard Test Method for Glazing and Window Systems Subject to Dynamic Overpressure Loadings.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3. Installation methods.
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Submit shop drawings prepared by the manufacturer showing plans, sections, elevations, layouts, profiles and product component locations, including anchorage, bracing, fasteners, accessories and finishes.
2. Include dimensioned elevation of each type opening assembly in project; indicate sizes and locations of hardware, and lites if specified.
3. Schedule: Indicate each opening assembly in project; cross-referenced to plans, elevations, and details.
D. Calculations: Submit blast calculations by a qualified blast engineer to substantiate that the system design and anchorage meets or exceeds the minimum performance required.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for submission of sustainable design submittals.
E. Sustainable Design Submittals:
1. Recycled Content: Certify percentages of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content.
2. Regional Materials: Indicate cost of products harvested, extracted, recovered, or manufactured within 500 mile radius of Project site.
F. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (152 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
G. Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for submission of closeout submittals on cleaning of glazing materials.
H. Closeout Submittals:
1. Maintenance Data: Include instructions for cleaning of glazed panels.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products of the type specified with a minimum documented experience of five years.
B. Coordination of Work: Coordinate layout and installation of components with other construction.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials in manufacturer's unopened, undamaged packaging, with manufacturer's labels intact.
B. Remove wraps or covers from windows and frames upon delivery at the building site; clean and touch-up scratches or disfigurement caused by shipping or handling promptly.
C. Store assemblies covered to protect them from damage but permitting air circulation.
1.7 SEQUENCING
A. Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
B. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Armortex® Inc., which is located at: 5926 Corridor Pkwy.; Schertz, TX 78154; Toll Free Tel: 800-880-8306; Tel: 210-661-8306; Fax: 210-661-8308; Email:request info (); Web:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.2 MATERIAL
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A. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B 221; 6061 alloy, T5 temper typical, 6061 alloy, T6 temper for extruded structural members.
B. Sheet Aluminum: ASTM B 209, 5005 alloy, H15 or H34 temper.
C. Sheet Steel: ASTM A1008/1008M, cold rolled, free from scale, pitting, coil breaks, and other surface defects.
D. Steel Sections: ASTM A 36/A3 6M; shaped to suit mullion sections, galvanized.
E. Internal framing fasteners Type 18-8 stainless steel.
F. Neoprene glazing gaskets:
1. Interior Glazing gaskets closed cell cellular neoprene conforming to ASTM C 509 Type II Option 1 with a 40-50 Shore A Durometer.
2. Exterior Glazing gaskets solid neoprene conforming to ASTM C 864 with a 65-75 Shore A Durometer.
G. Weatherstripping: Entrance manufacturer's standard types to suit application.
H. Fasteners: Stainless steel or corrosion resistant steel.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert percent of recycled content for steel in the following paragraph; contact ARMORTEX to verify current recycled content availability. Delete if not required.
I. Steel Recycled Content: Minimum [__] percent, with minimum [__] percent classified as post-consumer.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert percent of recycled content for aluminum in the following paragraph; contact ARMORTEX to verify current recycled content availability. Delete if not required.
J. Aluminum Recycled Content: Minimum [__] percent, with minimum [__] percent classified as post-consumer.
2.3 FIXED WINDOWS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
A. Hollow Metal Fixed Window:
1. Product: Bullet resistant fixed and operable steel window assemblies as manufactured by Armortex.
2. Design Requirements: Provide window frames of "non-ricochet type" intended to permit capture and retention of attacking projectile, lessening potential of random injury or lateral penetration.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete ballistic levels not required.
3. Ballistic Level: 1, tested to UL 752.
4. Ballistic Level: 2, tested to UL 752.
5. Ballistic Level: 3, tested to UL 752.
6. Ballistic Level: 4, tested to UL 752.
7. Ballistic Level: 5, tested to UL 752.
8. Ballistic Level: 6, tested to UL 752.
9. Ballistic Level: 7, tested to UL 752.
10. Ballistic Level: 8, tested to UL 752.
11. Ballistic Level: 9, tested to UL 752.
12. Ballistic Level: 10, tested to UL 752.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for Ballistic Level 1 through 3 windows. Delete if not required.
13. Bullet resistant Composite: UL Listed Bullet Resistant Composite by ARMORTEX, of UL Ballistic Level equal to specified frame ballistic protection level.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for Ballistic Level 4 through 10 windows. Delete if not required.
14. Ballistic Steel: Hi-Hard Ballistic Steel, of UL Ballistic Level equal to specified frame ballistic protection level.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete glazing not required.
15. Glazing: UL Listed laminated glass.
16. Glazing: UL Listed glass/polycarbonate composite.
17. Glazing: UL Listed Glass-clad polycarbonate.
18. Glazing: UL Listed Multi-ply polycarbonate.
19. Glazing: UL Listed Acrylic polycarbonate composite.
20. Fabrication:
a. Frames:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. Windows requiring Ballistic Level 1 through 3 use bullet resistant composite cores; Ballistic Level 4 through 10 require ballistic steel cores. Delete core not required.
1) Fabricate from 16 gage steel lined with bullet resistant composite.
2) Fabricate from 16 gage steel lined with ballistic steel.
3) Bullet resistant rating equivalent to or greater than glazing.
4) Weld frame corners.
5) Frame modules capable of being joined with other frame modules to form continuous line.
6) Replacement of glazing from secure side of window, not requiring removal of frame from opening.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for operable windows. Delete if not required.
b. Operable Units:
1) Hinge vertically utilizing full-length continuous hinge.
2) Sash secured by keyed positive locking latch. Where multiple operable windows occur, key all locks alike.
c. Welding: In accordance with AWS D1.3/D1.3M. Grind exposed welds flush and smooth.
d. Finish work neat and free from defects.
e. Allowable Tolerances: Plus or minus 1/16 inch(1.6 mm) for frame opening width, height, diagonal dimensions, and overall width and height (outside to outside).
B. Aluminum Fixed Window:
1. Product: Bullet resistant fixed aluminum window assemblies as manufactured by Armortex.
2. Design Requirements: Provide window frames of "non-ricochet type" intended to permit capture and retention of attacking projectile, lessening potential of random injury or lateral penetration.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete ballistic levels not required.
3. Ballistic Level: 1, tested to UL 752.
4. Ballistic Level: 2, tested to UL 752.
5. Ballistic Level: 3, tested to UL 752.
6. Ballistic Level: 4, tested to UL 752.
7. Ballistic Level: 5, tested to UL 752.
8. Ballistic Level: 6, tested to UL 752.
9. Ballistic Level: 7, tested to UL 752.
10. Ballistic Level: 8, tested to UL 752.
11. Ballistic Level: 9, tested to UL 752.
12. Ballistic Level: 10, tested to UL 752.
13. Bullet resistant Composite: UL Listed Bullet Resistant Composite by ARMORTEX.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete glazing not required.
14. Glazing: UL Listed laminated glass.
15. Glazing: UL Listed glass/polycarbonate composite.
16. Glazing: UL Listed Glass-clad polycarbonate.
17. Glazing: UL Listed Multi-ply polycarbonate.
18. Glazing: UL Listed Acrylic polycarbonate composite.
19. Fabrication:
a. Frames:
1) Fabricate from aluminum extrusions lined with bullet resistant composite.
2) Weld frame corners; knock-down and mechanical joints not acceptable.
3) Frame modules capable of being joined with other frame modules to form continuous line.
4) Replacement of glazing from secure side of window, not requiring removal of frame from opening.
b. Welding: In accordance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M. Grind exposed welds flush and smooth.
c. Finish work neat and free from defects.
d. Allowable Tolerances: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) for frame opening width, height, diagonal dimensions, and overall width and height (outside to outside).
C. Clamp-On Frame Fixed Window:
1. Product: Aluminum bullet resistant clamp style fixed window as manufactured by Armortex.
2. Design Requirements: Frames shall be of the "non-ricochet type". The design shall permit the capture and retention of an attacking projectile lessening the potential of a random injury or lateral penetration. The capturing barrier shall be UL Listed Bullet Resistant Composite manufactured by Armortex. Frames shall be same protection level equal to or greater than glazing. No field alterations to construction of the units fabricated under acceptable standards is allowed unless approved by the manufacturer and the architect.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete ballistic levels not required.
3. Ballistic Level: 1, tested to UL 752.
4. Ballistic Level: 2, tested to UL 752.
5. Ballistic Level: 3, tested to UL 752.
6. Ballistic Level: 4, tested to UL 752.
7. Ballistic Level: 5, tested to UL 752.
8. Ballistic Level: 6, tested to UL 752.
9. Ballistic Level: 7, tested to UL 752.
10. Ballistic Level: 8, tested to UL 752.
11. Ballistic Level: 9, tested to UL 752.
12. Ballistic Level: 10, tested to UL 752.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete glazing not required.
13. Glazing: UL Listed laminated glass.
14. Glazing: UL Listed glass/polycarbonate composite.
15. Glazing: UL Listed Glass-clad polycarbonate.
16. Glazing: UL Listed Multi-ply polycarbonate.
17. Glazing: UL Listed Acrylic polycarbonate composite.
18. Fabrication:
a. Bottom edge of the glazing panel shall have a stainless steel cap of 18 ga. with a # 3 brushed finish.
b. Frames: Aluminum Bullet Resistant "natural voice" frame modules shall be of a "non-ricochet type" design, constructed of 6061-T6 extruded aluminum 3-5/8 inches (92 mm) face. Adjustable jamb designed to wrap 4 inches (102 mm) to 8 inches (203 mm) thick wall. Lined with UL Listed Bullet Resistant Armortex Composite. Replacement of glazing shall be installed from the secure side of window or wall unit using 1 inch x 1 inch (25 mm x 25 mm) screw applied stops.