Racquetball, Handball, and Squash Courts

�� SECTION 13032

�� RACQUETBALL, HANDBALL, AND SQUASH COURTS

�� Tualatin, OR� 97062

�� Fax 503-692-7070

PART 1� GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

�� A.� Athletic Courts, Including:

�� 1.� Steel framing for walls and ceilings, or wood furring for walls.

�� 2.� Sound-dampening insulation between the front (main hit) wall studs.

�� 3.� Classic Tongue-and-Groove wall and ceiling panels.

�� 4.� Classic court doors.

�� 5.� Glass walls, windows, and glass doors.

�� 6.� Maple hardwood floors, with finishing and game line painting.

�� 7.� Metal halide or fluorescent light fixtures.

�� B.� Accessories, Including:

�� 1.� Valuables storage boxes for players.

�� 2.� Wallyball kits.

�� 3.� Painted metal telltales and game lines on walls for squash courts.

1.2 SECTION DOES NOT INCLUDE

�� A.� HVAC components

�� B.� Finish trim on back walls, common wall cut-outs, or corridor side of courts.

�� C.� Electrical wiring and hook-up to fixtures.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

�� A.� Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.

�� B.� Division 15 - Mechanical.

�� C.� Division 16 - Electrical.

1.4 REFERENCES

�� A.� ANSI Z97.1 - American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Building - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test.

�� B.� L-T-0041C - Table Top Assemblies (Plastic Thermosetting Resin Laminate)

�� C.� DD-G-451C - Glass, Float or Plate, Sheet, Figured (Flat, for Glazing, Mirrors and)

�� D.� DD-G-001403 - Glass, Float, Sheet, Figured, Coated (Heat-Strengthened and Tempered)

�� E.� MMM-A-188C - Adhesive, Urea-Resin Type (Liquid and Powder)

�� F.� NEMA LD3 - High Pressure Decorative Laminates;� National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

�� G.� 16 CFR 1201 - Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials;� Consumer Products Safety Commission.

1.5 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:� Submit shop drawings illustrating component details and relationship to other construction.

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�� D.� Samples:� Submit samples of each type of finish.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

�� A.� Installer Qualifications:�

�� 1.� Trained and experienced in the proper installation of the panels specified, with no less than 3 years' experience.

�� 2.� Approved by manufacturer.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING OF PRODUCTS

�� A.� Protect materials from weather elements and handling damage from origin points to delivery to the job site.

�� B.� Do not deliver materials to the job until the building is sealed and weathertight.

�� C.� Permanent HVAC systems shall be operating before the delivery of materials.� Operate HVAC system continuously during and after installation of materials.�

�� 1.� Allow panels and wood flooring materials to acclimate for� 5 days in the space in which they will be installed.� The temperature range shall be 55 to 80 degrees F, and the relative humidity range shall be 40 to 60 percent.

�� D.� Store materials in an enclosed, clean, and dry area.

1.8 WARRANTY

�� A.� Material and workmanship in conjunction with court installations shall be warranted against defects for 10 years after installation. The warranty shall cover structural defects, delamination, and workmanship when handled and installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and procedures, damages caused by excessive moisture or mistreatment of the panels excluded.

PART 2� PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

�� A.� Provide products fabricated by Classic Woodworking, Inc.;� PO Box 1476, Tualatin, OR 97062.� Telephone 800-322-2267 or 503-692-0800. Fax 503-692-7070.

2.2 MATERIALS

�� A.� Galvanized Steel Framing:

�� 1.� Front (main hit) walls:� 6-inch x 18 ga. metal "C" studs at 12 inches O.C., with track.

�� 2.� Side/rear walls:� 6-inch x 18 ga. metal "C" studs at 16 inches O.C., with track.

�� 3.� Ceilings:� 6-inch x 16 ga. metal "C" studs at 16 inches O.C., with track; or as otherwise approved by Architect.�

�� B.� Furring For Masonry:

�� 1.� Front walls:� 1 x 4 or 2 x 4 inch nominal wood strips or 7/8-inch x 20 ga. metal hat channels at 12 inches O.C.

�� 2.� Side/rear walls:� Same material as for front walls, spaced at 16 inches O.C.�

�� C.� Sound-Dampening Insulation in Front Walls:�

�� 1.� Steel stud cavities:� Fiberglass batts, thickness to fill cavities.

�� 2.� Between wood or steel furring strips:� Rigid "Styrofoam";� Dow Chemical Co.

�� D.� Panels:

�� 1.� "Classic Tongue-and-Groove" for installation in an interlocking and seam-staggered configuration.

�� a.� Thickness, front wall: 1-1/8-inch, nominal 65 (+/- 5%) lb/CF density.

�� b.� Thickness, side/rear walls: 7/8-inch, nominal 63 (+/- 5%) lb/CF density.

�� c.� Thickness, ceiling: 5/8-inch, nominal 46 (+/- 5%) lb/CF density.

�� 2.� Dimensions:� 8 feet wide x 4 feet high and 4 feet x 4 feet.

�� 3.� Edges fully sealed.

�� 4.� Playing surface:� High-pressure laminate with low-glare finish, 0.050 inch thickness;� balanced with 0.050 inch high-pressure laminate backer sheets.

�� a.� "Formica";� Formica Corp.

�� 5.� Core:� Industrial grade, high density particleboard conforming to Commercial Standards (CS23666).

�� 6.� Test Compliance:�

�� a.� Meet or exceed all test results of FED Spec L-T-004 1C (GSA-FSS Type III).�

�� b.� Stain - Pass NEMA LD3-75.

�� E.� Panel Connection Materials:

�� 1.� "P.L. 400" construction adhesive; B.F. Goodrich (or other adhesive approved by panel manufacturer conforming to Fed. Spec. MMM-A-188) applied between the backs of panels and the framing members.

�� 2.� "Classic" special screws inserted through the base of the horizontal tongue and out the back of each wall panel, and into each framing member.� Ceiling panels face-screwed, screw heads covered with white silicone.

�� F.� "Classic" Court Door:

�� 1.� 1-3/4-inch solid core wood door, with "Formica" laminate faces.

�� 2.� Door frame and stop of high density particleboard with laminate faces.

�� 3.� Full length, heavy duty piano hinge.

�� 4.� 10 x 10-inch "Plexiglas" viewport.

�� 5.� Door closer.

�� 6.� Flush pull ring on playing side.

�� G.� Glass Viewing Sections and Glass Doors:

�� 1.� 1/2 inch, clear float tempered glass conforming to Federal Specifications DD-G-451C, DD-G-001403, ANSI Z97.1 - 1975, and CPSC 16 CFR 1201.

�� a.� Sizes as indicated on the Drawings.

�� b.� Sizes as follows:� _______________.

�� 2.� Hardware for glass-to-glass connections:� Hi-Tensile ML Black Nylon with a tensile strength of 9,000 to 12,000 psi and a durometer hardness of D80-90.

�� 3.� Doors:� 7 feet high;� side-hinged.�

�� a.� Locked by a positive locking mechanism with knob-set on the exterior and flush pull ring on the interior.�

�� b.� Lock housing:� Clear anodized finish.

�� 4.� Perimeter channels:� Clear anodized aluminum.

�� 5.� Fin brackets:� Steel;� silver chrome plated or bronze plated.

�� 6.� Joint sealant:� "G.E. 1200";� G.E.Silicones, General Electric Co., unless otherwise approved by panel manufacturer.

�� H.� Lights:

�� 1.� Metal halide fixtures by Esco, unless otherwise approved.

�� 2.� Fluorescent fixtures by Esco, unless otherwise approved.

�� I.� Floors:

�� 1.� MFMA-approved, Second Grade and Better, 25/32 x 2-1/4-inch, maple hardwood.

�� 2.� Underlayment:� 6-mil polyethylene vapor barrier and rubber-cushioned, 2 x 3-inch nominal wood sleepers at 9 inches O.C.

�� 3.� Sanded, cleaned, sealed with two urethane coats, painted with red game lines, and finished with two urethane coats.

�� J.� Accessories:

�� 1.� Players' valuables storage boxes by Classic Woodworking.

�� 2.� Wallyball kits by Carron Net Company.

�� 3.� Officially painted metal telltales for squash courts, by Classic Woodworking.

�� 4.� Painted or red vinyl tape game lines on squash court walls by Classic Woodworking.

PART 3� EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

�� A.� Inspect court area to ensure that conditions are suitable to receive court systems.

�� B.� Inspect HVAC systems, overall dimensions, floor slabs, and walls

�� 1.� Masonry walls:� Straight and plumb within plus or minus 1/8 inch in any radius.

�� 2.� Exterior walls:� Properly insulated and vapor-proofed.

�� 3.� Concrete Floor Slab:� Broom clean, finished smooth and level with a maximum variation of 1/8 inch in any 10-foot radius.

�� C.� Report unsuitable conditions.

�� D.� Do not proceed with installation until conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

�� A.� Install all components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

�� A.� Clean soil, stains, etc. from surfaces.� Clean and polish glass.

�� B.� Remove scrap and debris, and leave site in a clean condition.

�� C.� Do not allow traffic of any kind on completed floors without the written approval of the Architect.�

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