Pilkington Pyroshield Plus

CSI Format Specifications

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Fire-rated glazing materials installed as vision lights in fire-rated doors.

2. Fire-rated glazing materials installed as [transoms] [borrowed lites] [windows] in fire-rated frames.

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B. Related Sections:

1. Section 08 11 00 – “Metal Doors and Frames”: Vision panels in interior doors and interior vision panel (borrowed lites) frames.

2. Section 08 11 73 – “Sliding Metal Doors”.

3. Section 08 14 16 – “Wood Doors”: Vision panels in interior doors.

4. Section 08 51 23 – “Steel Windows”.

1.2 references

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A. ASTM E 2074 – Methods for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

B. ASTM E 2010 – Methods for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

C. FGMA GM – Glazing Manual.

D. FGMA SM – Sealant Manual.

E. CSFM 43-7 – Fire Tests for Doors and Window Assemblies.

F. NFPA 80 – Fire Doors and Windows.

G. NFPA 252 – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

H. NFPA 257 – Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

I. UL 9 – Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

J. UL 10B – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

K. UL 10C – Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

L. [ULC Standard CAN4 S-104 – Fire Tests of Doors Assemblies.]

M. [ULC Standard CAN4 S-106 – Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.]

N. <Insert building code name used by authority having jurisdiction>.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Fire-rated, laminated wired glazing material for use in impact safety-rated locations such as doors, transoms and borrowed lites with fire rating requirements ranging from 20 minutes to 90 minutes with required hose stream test.

B. Passes positive pressure test standards UL10C, UBC 7-2 and UBC 7-4.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Note: • Specify submittal requirements for fire-rated doors and fire-rated frames, including glass stops in the appropriate Sections.

A. Comply with requirements of Section 01 33 00<Insert Section #>.

B. Product data: Submit manufacturer’s technical data for each glazing material required, including installation and maintenance instructions.

C. Certificates of compliance from glass and glazing materials manufacturers attesting that glass and glazing materials furnished for project comply with requirements. Separate certification will not be required for glazing materials bearing manufacturer’s permanent label designating type and thickness of glass, provided labels represent a quality control program involving a recognized certification agency or independent testing laboratory acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.

D. Product Test Listings: From a qualified testing agency indicating fire-rated glass complies with requirements, based on comprehensive testing of current product.

E. Samples: Submit, for verification purposes, approx. 8" x 10" sample for each type of glass indicated.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Glazing Standards: FGMA Glazing Manual and Sealant Manual.

B. Fire Protective Rated Glass: Each lite shall bear permanent, non-removable label of UL certifying it for use in tested and rated fire protective assemblies.

C. Fire Protective Glazing Products for Door Assemblies: Products identical to those tested per ASTM E 152 and UL 10B, labeled and listed by UL or other certification agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.6 delivery, storage, and handling

A. Deliver, store, and handle materials under provisions of Section 01 60 00<Insert Section #>.

B. Deliver materials to specified destination in manufacturer’s or distributor’s packaging, undamaged, complete with installation instructions.

C. Store off ground, under cover, protected from weather and construction activities.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Provide manufacturer’s limited warranty under provision of Section 01 78 00<Insert Section #>.

B. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 fire-rated glazing MATERIALS

A. Manufacturer: Pilkington Pyroshield™ Plus as manufactured by Pilkington PL, and distributed by Technical Glass Products, Kirkland, Washington, voice 1-800-426-0279, fax 1-800-451-9857,
e-mail sales@fireglass.com, web site www.fireglass.com.

B. Properties:

1. Thickness: 7/16 inch [10.5 mm] overall.

2. Weight: 5.6 lbs./sq. ft.

3. Approximate Visible Transmission: 77 percent.

4. Fire-rating: 20, 45, 60 and 90 minutes.

5. Impact Safety Resistance: ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR1201 (Cat. I ).

6. STC Rating: Approximately 35 dB.

7. Positive Pressure Test: UL 10C, UBC 7-2 and 7-4; passes.

C. Maximum sheet sizes:

1. 48 inches by 79 inches.

D. Labeling: Permanently label each piece of Pilkington Pyroshield™ Plus with the Pilkington logo, UL logo and fire rating in sizes up to 1,296 sq. in.

E. Fire Rating: Fire rating listed and labeled by UL for fire rating scheduled at opening locations on drawings, when tested in accordance with [ASTM E 152 and ASTM E 163] [ULC Standards CAN4 S-104 and CAN4 S-106] [NPFA 252 and NFPA 257] [UL 9, UL 10B and UL 10C] [CSFM 43-7].

2.2 GLAZING COMPOUND FOR FIRE-RATED GLAZING MATERIALS

Note: •Select one the following: glazing tape, or glazing compound or silicone sealant.

A. Glazing Tape: Pilkington Pyroshield™ Plus shall be glazed into the appropriate fire-rated framing with PEMKO FGL 3000, as supplied by TGP.

D. Setting Blocks: Neoprene, EPDM, or silicone; tested for compatibility with glazing compound; of 70 to 90 Shore A hardness.

E. Cleaners, Primers, and Sealers: Type recommended by manufacturer of glass and gaskets.

2.3 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate glass and other glazing products in sizes required to glaze openings indicated for Project, with edge and face clearances, edge and surface conditions, and bite complying with recommendations of product manufacturer and referenced glazing standard as required to comply with system performance requirements.

PArt 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine glass framing, with glazier present, for compliance with the following:

1. Manufacturing and installation tolerances, including those for size, squareness, offsets at corners.

2. Minimum required face or edge clearances.

3. Observable edge damage or face imperfections.

B. Do not proceed with glazing until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

C. Clean glazing channels and other framing members receiving glass immediately before glazing. Remove coatings that are not firmly bonded to substrates.

3.2 INSTALLATION (GLAZING)

A. Comply with referenced FGMA standards and instructions of manufacturers of glass, glazing sealants, and glazing compounds.

B. Protect glass from edge damage during handling and installation. Inspect glass during installation and discard pieces with edge damage that could affect glass performance.

C. Set units of glass in each series with uniformity of pattern, draw, bow, and similar characteristics.

D. Cut glazing tape to length and set against permanent stops, flush with sight lines to fit openings exactly, with stretch allowance during installation.

E. Place setting blocks located at quarter points of glass with edge block no more than 6 inches from corners.

F. Glaze vertically into labeled fire-rated metal frames or partition walls with same fire rating as glass and push against tape for full contact at perimeter of pane or unit.

G. Place glazing tape on free perimeter of glazing in same manner described above.

H. Install removable stop and secure without displacement of tape.

I. [Use specified glazing compound, without adulteration; bed glazing material in glazing compound; entirely fill all recess and spaces. Provide visible glazing compound with smooth and straight edges.]

J. Install in vision panels in fire-rated doors to requirements of NFPA 80.

K. Install so that appropriate [UL] [Pilkington] markings remain permanently visible.

3.3 PROTECTION AND CLEANING

A. Protect glass from contact with contaminating substances resulting from construction operations. Remove any such substances by method approved by glass manufacturer.

B. Wash glass on both faces not more than four days prior to date scheduled for inspections intended to establish date of substantial completion. Wash glass by method recommended by glass manufacturer.

3.4 GLAZING SCHEDULE

* HMS indicates hollow metal steel framing. Fireframes D.S. indicates Designer Series narrow profile framing. For wood frames, check with manufacturer for maximum tested glass sizes.

Note: • Individual lite sizes cannot exceed maximum exposed area shown above.

Note: • Special approval is required from the local authority having jurisdiction when using Pilkington Pyroshield™ Plus in applications requiring a non-standard rating or sizes larger than those scheduled above and in paragraph 2.1, C. In such cases Pilkington Pyroshield Plus will be furnished with a Pilkington Pyroshield Plus label only.

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