������������������������ SECTION 05515

 

��������������������� EXIT LADDER DEVICES

This section is based on products manufactured by Jomy Safety Ladder Co., at the following address:

���� 1728 16th St.

���� Suite 201

���� Boulder, CO� 80302

���� Telephone 303-440-9007 (800-255-2591)

���� Fax� 303-440-9091

 

The Jomy Safety Ladder is intended for emergency exit or rescue, or for mechanical equipment access.� Looking like an ordinary drainpipe when closed, a quarter turn of a handle deploys a 2-foot-wide industrial strength ladder with slip-resistant rungs and a safety rail.� A Jomy balcony is available to supplement access to the ladder where required.

 

PART 1� GENERAL

 

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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��� A.� Retractable exit ladders for use as supplemental escape devices.

 

��� B.� Retractable ladder devices to provide access to mechanical equipment.

 

��� C.� Access balconies.

 

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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��� A.� Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.

 

1.3 REFERENCES

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��� A.� Evaluation Reports;� Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA).

 

��� B.� Evaluation Reports;� International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).

 

��� C.� Uniform Building Code;� International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).

 

��� D.� Uniform Fire Code;� International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).

 

��� E.� Uniform Mechanical Code;� International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).

 

��� F.� Uniform Building Code Standards;� International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).

 

��� G.� Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).

 

1.4 SUBMITTALS

 

��� A.� Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

 

��� B.� Product Data:� Provide manufacturer's standard details and catalog data demonstrating compliance with referenced standards.� Provide installation instructions.

 

��� C.� Shop Drawings:�

������� 1.� Submit drawings showing overall height of ladders, and location of deployment handles in relation to floor elevations, window sills, and railings.

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������� 2.� Submit drawings illustrating layout and anchorage of balconies.

 

��� D.� Warranty:� Submit manufacturer's standard warranty.

 

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

 

��� A.� Store products indoors and protect from moisture, construction traffic, and damage.

 

1.6 WARRANTY

 

��� A.� Manufacturer's standard warranty against defects in materials and workmanship;� 10 year period.

 

 

PART 2� PRODUCTS

 

2.1 MANUFACTURER

 

��� A.� Provide products fabricated by Jomy Safety Ladder Co.;� 1728 16th St.;� Suite 201;� Boulder, CO� 80302.� Telephone:� 303-440-9007� (800-255-2591).� Fax: 303-440-9091.

 

2.2 MATERIALS

 

��� A.� Stiles:� Extruded aluminum, 6063-T6 alloy.

 

��� B.� Rungs:� Extruded aluminum, 6005-T5 and 6005-T6 alloy.

 

��� C.� Brackets:� 6063-T6 aluminum alloy.

 

��� D.� Balcony:� 6063-T6 aluminum alloy.

 

��� E.� Pivot Pins, Springs, Masonry Bolts, Fasteners, and Base Plates:� Stainless steel.

 

2.3 LADDERS

 

��� A.� General:�

������� 1.� Retractable ladder with deployment handles at each point of access;� stainless steel counterbalance springs;� requiring less than five pounds of force to deploy.

������� 2.� Maintenance-free, aluminum and stainless steel construction.

������� 3.� Support 1000 lbs. per rung individually;� 200 lbs. per 6 feet of length simultaneously.

������� 4.� Ground support of gravity loads;� building wall support for lateral stability.

������� 5.� Provide deployment handle at each access level.

 

��� B.� Certifications:

������� 1.� Exit ladder device:� UBC Std. 33-3.

������� 2.� Supplementary means of egress:� Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

������� 3.� Supplemental escape device:� Accepted under BOCA and ICBO evaluation reports for use up to 30 feet under appendices of Uniform Building Code and Uniform fire Code.

������� 4.� Mechanical equipment ladder:� Accepted under ICBO evaluation reports in compliance with Uniform Mechanical Code.

 

��� C.� Provide dual safety rails at ladders with access from both sides.

 

��� D.� Provide reinforcement channel where ladders extend beyond wall support, such as at parapets and roof tops, or where ladder spans open areas in excess of 5 feet between attachment points.

 

��� E.� Shop fabricate and assemble to maximum extent practicable for installation on-site with minimal labor.

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2.4 BALCONIES

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��� A.� Provide aluminum balconies at each access level.

 

��� B.� Provide aluminum balconies at locations indicated on the drawings.

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��� C.� Size:� 24 x 42 inches, nominal.

 

��� D.� Size:� 38 x 42 inches, nominal.

 

��� E.� Size:� Custom size as indicated on the drawings.

 

��� F.� 42-inch rail 2 sides, restraining chain 1 side.

 

��� G.� Capacity:� 1000 lbs. per sq. meter.

 

2.5 ACCESSORIES

 

��� A.� Provide brackets, spacers, etc., necessary for a complete installation.

When used for access, the lower handle is removed and locked off to prevent unauthorized access.

 

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��� B.� Provide removable deployment handle at lower access point;� provide locking hub and padlock.

Delete 1 or both of the 2 following paragraphs if not required.� Bolts for securement to masonry are provided as standard items, specified above under Materials.

��� C.� Fasteners for securement to wood construction:� Stainless steel lag bolts;� 3/8-inch diameter, 4-inch minimum embedment.

 

��� D.� Fasteners for securement to steel construction:� Stainless steel bolts, nuts, and washers; 3/8-inch diameter.

 

2.6 FINISHES

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��� A.� Aluminum:� Clear anodized.

 

��� B.� Manufacturer's standard shop-applied enamel.

������� 1.� Color:� As selected from manufacturer's standards.

������� 2.� Color:� Match paint sample supplied by Architect.

 

 

PART 3� EXECUTION

 

3.1 EXAMINATION

 

��� A.� Verify that wall surfaces to receive units are complete and approved prior to installing work of this section.

 

3.2 FOOTING

 

��� A.� Install concrete footing in accordance with manufacturer's requirements, and in compliance with Section 03300.

 

3.3 INSTALLATION

 

��� A.� Install components in strict compliance with manufacturer's instructions.

 

3.4 ADJUST AND CLEAN

 

��� A.� Adjust operating parts for smooth deployment and storage.

 

��� B.� Remove scraps and debris;� leave project site in clean and orderly condition.

 

��� C.� Instruct the Owner's representative in proper operation.

 

 

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