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Health Innovation CenterNorthern Kentucky UniversityCO Architects Project No.: 14017.000

100% Design Development - September 17, 2015

SECTION 078100

APPLIED FIREPROOFING

GENERALPART 1 -

SUMMARY1.1

Section includes:A.Sprayed fire-resistive materials (SFRM).1.Mastic and intumescent fire-resistive coatings (MIFRC).2.

PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS1.2

Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.A.Review products, design ratings, restrained and unrestrained conditions, densities, thicknesses,1.bond strengths, and other performance requirements.

SUBMITTALS1.3

Product Data and Installation Instructions: For each type of product.A.

LEED Submittals:B.Product Data for Credit EQ 4.2: For paints and coatings, documentation including printed1.statement of VOC content.Laboratory Test Reports for Credit EQ 4: For paints and coatings used inside the2.weatherproofing system, documentation indicating that products comply with the testing andproduct requirements of the Kentucky Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for theTesting of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale EnvironmentalChambers."

Shop Drawings: Framing plans, schedules, or both, indicating the following:C.Extent of fireproofing for each construction and fire-resistance rating.1.Applicable fire-resistance design designations of a qualified testing and inspecting agency2.acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.Schedule of fireproofing thicknesses needed to achieve required fire-resistance rating of each3.structural component and assembly. Include references to U.L. designs or letter from U.L. statingthat the referenced test has been successfully performed.Treatment of fireproofing after application.4.

Samples: For each exposed product and for each color and texture specified as required by Owner'sD.Testing Agency during normal application of material.

Product Certificates: For each type of fireproofing.E.

Evaluation Reports: For fireproofing, from ICC-ES.F.

Test Reports: Laboratory test reports on each required test of in-place fireproofing, including locationG.and date of samples as tested and laboratory's interpretations of test data.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE1.4

Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual certified, licensed, or otherwise qualified by fireproofingA.manufacturer as experienced and with sufficient trained staff to install manufacturer's productsaccording to specified requirements.

Source Limitations: Obtain spray-applied fire resistive materials through one source from a singleB.manufacturer.

Spray-applied Fire Resistive Materials Testing: By a qualified testing and inspecting agency engagedC.by Contractor or manufacturer to test for compliance with specified requirements for performance andtest methods.

Spray-applied fire resistive materials are randomly selected for testing from bags bearing the1.applicable classification marking of UL or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable toauthorities having jurisdiction.Testing is performed on specimens of spray-applied fire resistive materials that comply with2.laboratory testing requirements specified in Part 2 and are otherwise identical to installedfire-resistive materials, including application of accelerant, sealers, topcoats, tamping, troweling,rolling, and water overspray, if any of these are used in final application.Testing is performed on specimens whose application the independent testing and inspecting3.agency witnessed during preparation and conditioning. Include in test reports a full description ofpreparation and conditioning of laboratory test specimens.

Compatibility and Adhesion Testing: Engage a qualified testing and inspecting agency to test forD.compliance with requirements for specified performance and test methods.

Test for bond per ASTM E736 and requirements in UL's "Fire Resistance Directory" for coating1.materials. Provide bond strength indicated in referenced fire-resistance design, but not less thanminimum specified in Part 2 of this Section.Verify that manufacturer, through its own laboratory testing or field experience, has not found2.primers or coatings to be incompatible with spray-applied fire resistive materials.

Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide fire resistive materials with the fire-test-responseE.characteristics indicated, as determined by testing identical products per test method indicated belowby UL. Identify bags containing spray-applied fire resistive materials with appropriate markings ofapplicable testing and inspecting agency.

Fire-Resistance Ratings: Indicated by design designations from UL's "Fire Resistance Directory"1.or other acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for spray-applied fire resistive materialsserving as direct-applied protection tested per ASTM E119.Surface-Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84.2.

Build mockup of each type of fireproofing and different substrate and each required finish as shown onF.Drawings.

Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract Documents1.contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may become part of the completed2.Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

FIELD CONDITIONS1.5

Environmental Limitations: Do not apply fireproofing when ambient or substrate temperature is 40A.degrees F or lower, unless temporary protection and heat are provided to maintain temperature at orabove this level for 24 hours before, during, and for 24 hours after product application.




Ventilation: Ventilate building spaces during and after application of fireproofing, providing complete airB.exchanges according to manufacturer's written instructions. Use natural means or, if they areinadequate, forced-air circulation until fireproofing dries thoroughly.

PRODUCTSPART 2 -

MATERIALS, GENERAL2.1

Assemblies: Provide fireproofing, including auxiliary materials, according to requirements of eachA.fire-resistance design and manufacturer's written instructions.

Fire-Resistance Design: Indicated on Drawings, tested according to ASTM E 119 by a qualified testingB.agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

Asbestos: Provide products containing no detectable asbestos as determined according to the methodC.specified in 40 CFR 763, Subpart E, Appendix E, Section 1, "Polarized Light Microscopy."

CEMENTITIOUS SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTIVE MATERIALS2.2

Manufacturer's standard, factory-mixed, lightweight, dry formulation, complying with indicatedA.fire-resistance design..

Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:1.Carboline Company, subsidiary of RPM International, Fireproofing Products Div.; ADa.Southwest Fireproofing Type 5GP.Grace Construction Products; Monokote MK-6 Series.b.Isolatek International; Cafco 300.c.

Bond Strength: Minimum 150-lbf/sq. ft. cohesive and adhesive strength based on field testing2.according to ASTM E 736.Density: Not less than 15 lb/cu. ft. and as specified in the approved fire-resistance design,3.according to ASTM E 605.Thickness: As required for fire-resistance design indicated, measured according to requirements4.of fire-resistance design or ASTM E 605, whichever is thicker, but not less than 0.375 inch.Combustion Characteristics: ASTM E 136.5.Surface-Burning Characteristics: Comply with ASTM E 84; testing by a qualified testing agency.6.Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

Flame-Spread Index: 0.a.Smoke-Developed Index: 0.b.

Compressive Strength: Minimum 10 lbf/sq. in. according to ASTM E 761.7.Corrosion Resistance: No evidence of corrosion according to ASTM E 937.8.Deflection: No cracking, spalling, or delamination according to ASTM E 759.9.Effect of Impact on Bonding: No cracking, spalling, or delamination according to ASTM E 760.10.Air Erosion: Maximum weight loss of 0.025 g/sq. ft. in 24 hours according to ASTM E 859.11.Fungal Resistance: Treat products with manufacturer's standard antimicrobial formulation to12.result in no growth on specimens per ASTM G 21.

Auxiliary MaterialsB.General: Provide auxiliary materials that are compatible with fireproofing and substrates and are1.approved by UL or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities havingjurisdiction for use in fire-resistance designs indicated.Substrate Primers: Primers approved by fireproofing manufacturer and complying with one or2.both of the following requirements:




Primer and substrate are identical to those tested in required fire-resistance design by ULa.or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.Primer's bond strength in required fire-resistance design complies with specified bondb.strength for fireproofing and with requirements in UL's "Fire Resistance Directory" or in thelistings of another qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction,based on a series of bond tests according to ASTM E 736.

Reinforcing Fabric: Glass- or carbon-fiber fabric of type, weight, and form required to comply with3.fire-resistance designs indicated; approved and provided by fireproofing manufacturer.Reinforcing Mesh: Metallic mesh reinforcement of type, weight, and form required to comply with4.fire-resistance design indicated; approved and provided by fireproofing manufacturer. Includepins and attachment.

INTUMESCENT FIRE-RESISTIVE COATINGS2.3

Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:A.Carboline Company, subsidiary of RPM International, Fireproofing Products Div.; Thermo-Lag1.3000.Isolatek International; Cafco SprayFilm.2.

Application: Designated for "exterior" use by a qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities havingB.jurisdiction.

Thickness: As required for fire-resistance design indicated, measured according to requirements ofC.fire-resistance design.

Surface-Burning Characteristics: Comply with ASTM E 84; testing by a qualified testing agency.D.Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.1.Smoke-Developed Index: 50 or less.2.

Topcoat: Suitable for application over applied fireproofing; of type recommended in writing byE.fireproofing manufacturer for each fire-resistance design.

Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.1.

AUXILIARY MATERIALS2.4

General: Provide auxiliary materials that are compatible with fireproofing and substrates and areA.approved by UL or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdictionfor use in fire-resistance designs indicated.

Substrate Primers: Primers approved by fireproofing manufacturer and complying with requiredB.fire-resistance design by UL or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities havingjurisdiction.

Primer and substrate are identical to those tested in required fire-resistance design by UL or1.another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.Primer's bond strength in required fire-resistance design complies with specified bond strength for2.fireproofing and with requirements in UL's "Fire Resistance Directory" or in the listings of anotherqualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, based on a series of bondtests according to ASTM E 736.

Reinforcing Fabric: Glass- or carbon-fiber fabric of type, weight, and form required to comply withC.fire-resistance designs indicated; approved and provided by fireproofing manufacturer.




Reinforcing Mesh: Metallic mesh reinforcement of type, weight, and form required to comply withD.fire-resistance design indicated; approved and provided by fireproofing manufacturer. Include pins andattachment.

EXECUTIONPART 3 -

EXAMINATION3.1

Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements forA.substrates and other conditions affecting performance of the Work and according to eachfire-resistance design. Verify compliance with the following:

Substrates are free of dirt, oil, grease, release agents, rolling compounds, mill scale, loose scale,1.incompatible primers, paints, and encapsulants, or other foreign substances capable of impairingbond of fireproofing with substrates under conditions of normal use or fire exposure.Objects penetrating fireproofing, including clips, hangers, support sleeves, and similar items, are2.securely attached to substrates.Substrates receiving fireproofing are not obstructed by ducts, piping, equipment, or other3.suspended construction that will interfere with fireproofing application.

Verify that concrete work on steel deck has been completed before beginning fireproofing work.B.

Verify that roof construction, installation of roof-top HVAC equipment, and other related work isC.complete before beginning fireproofing work.

Conduct tests according to fireproofing manufacturer's written recommendations to verify thatD.substrates are free of substances capable of interfering with bond.

Prepare written report, endorsed by Installer, listing conditions detrimental to performance of the Work.E.

Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.F.

PREPARATION3.2

Cover other work subject to damage from fallout or overspray of fireproofing materials duringA.application.

Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of fireproofing.B.

Prime substrates where included in fire-resistance design and where recommended in writing byC.fireproofing manufacturer unless compatible shop primer has been applied and is in satisfactorycondition to receive fireproofing.

APPLICATION3.3

Construct fireproofing assemblies that are identical to fire-resistance design indicated and products asA.specified, tested, and substantiated by test reports; for thickness, primers, sealers, topcoats, finishing,and other materials and procedures affecting fireproofing work.




Comply with fireproofing manufacturer's written instructions for mixing materials, applicationB.procedures, and types of equipment used to mix, convey, and apply fireproofing; as applicable toparticular conditions of installation and as required to achieve fire-resistance ratings indicated.

Coordinate application of fireproofing with other construction to minimize need to cut or removeC.fireproofing.

Do not begin applying fireproofing until clips, hangers, supports, sleeves, and other items1.penetrating fireproofing are in place.Defer installing ducts, piping, and other items that would interfere with applying fireproofing until2.application of fireproofing is completed.

Metal Decks:D.Do not apply fireproofing to underside of metal deck substrates until concrete topping, if any, has1.been completed.Do not apply fireproofing to underside of metal roof deck until roofing has been completed;2.prohibit roof traffic during application and drying of fireproofing.

Install auxiliary materials as required, as detailed, and according to fire-resistance design andE.fireproofing manufacturer's written recommendations for conditions of exposure and intended use. Forauxiliary materials, use attachment and anchorage devices of type recommended in writing byfireproofing manufacturer.

Spray apply fireproofing to maximum extent possible. Following the spraying operation in each area,F.complete the coverage by trowel application or other placement method recommended in writing byfireproofing manufacturer.

Extend fireproofing in full thickness over entire area of each substrate to be protected.G.

Install body of fireproofing in a single course unless otherwise recommended in writing by fireproofingH.manufacturer.

Where sealers are used, apply products that are tinted to differentiate them from fireproofing over whichI.they are applied.

Provide a uniform finish complying with description indicated for each type of fireproofing material andJ.matching finish approved for required mockups.

Cure fireproofing according to fireproofing manufacturer's written recommendations.K.

Do not install enclosing or concealing construction until after fireproofing has been applied, inspected,L.and tested and corrections have been made to deficient applications.

CLEANING, PROTECTING, AND REPAIRING3.4

Cleaning: Immediately after completing spraying operations in each containable area of Project,A.remove material overspray and fallout from surfaces of other construction and clean exposed surfacesto remove evidence of soiling.

Protect fireproofing, according to advice of manufacturer and Installer, from damage resulting fromB.construction operations or other causes, so fireproofing will be without damage or deterioration at timeof Substantial Completion.




As installation of other construction proceeds, inspect fireproofing and repair damaged areas andC.fireproofing removed due to work of other trades.

Repair fireproofing damaged by other work before concealing it with other construction.D.

Repair fireproofing by reapplying it using same method as original installation or using manufacturer'sE.recommended trowel-applied product.

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