PART 1 GENERAL

1.1       SECTION INCLUDES

A.         Fire Retardant treatment of lumber and plywood

B.         Fire Retardant treatment of wood trim and moldings

C.         Fire Retardant Treatment of Wainscot and Paneling

D.         Fire Retardant Treatment of Cabinets

1.2       RELATED SECTIONS

A.         Section 06100 – Rough Carpentry

B.         Section 06114 – Wood Blocking and Curbing

C.         Section 06200 – Finish Carpentry

D.         Section 06400 – Architectural Woodwork

 

1.3       REFERENCES

A.         ASTM E 84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

B.         NFPA 255 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristic of Building Materials

C.         U.L. 723 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

D.         NFPA 703 – Standard for Fire Retardant Treated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials

1.4       SUBMITTALS

A.         Submit under provisions of Section 03100 – Submittal Procedures

§    Product Data: Manufacturers printed product information including:

§    Preparation instructions and recommendations

§    Storage and handling instructions

§    Application methods

1.5       QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.         Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall be a firm engaged in the manufacture of the fire retardant treatment type                          required, and whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for a minimum of fifteen years.

B.         Applicator Qualifications: Applicator shall be a firm experienced in the installation of fire retardant treatments similar in type                          and scope to that required for this project and is certified by the manufacturer for installation of the product specified.

C.         Fire Retardant: Manufacturing of the fire retardant shall be listed under a quality control inspection program as administrated by                          Underwriters Laboratories Inc. or Underwriters Laboratories of Canada and all containers of the fire retardant shall bear the                          Underwriters Laboratories Classification Mark.

D.         Regulatory Requirements: Provide fire retardant treatment that complies with the following codes and regulatory requirements

1.           ICC Code 2012

2.           2012 NFPA Life Safety Code

3.           2012 International Fire Code (IFC)

4.           2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

5.           2012 International Building Code (IBC)

6.           2012 International Residential Code (IRC)

1.6       DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.          Store fire retardant in original containers between minimum ambient air temperature of 33 F (0.6 C) and a maximum of 120 F                          (49 C).

B.          For lumber treated off-site in new construction prevent exposure to precipitation during shipping, storage or installation of fire                          retardant reated lumber. Store materials under cover or shelter, off the ground.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1       MANUFACTURERS

A.           Acceptable Manufacturer: Provide fire retardant treatment by or Certified Applicators of International Fire-Shield, Inc, P.O.                            Box 7305, Auburn, NY 13022; Toll Free Tel: 800-513-5134; Tel:315-255-1006; E-mail: nyfsinc@nyfs.com; Web:                            www.nyfs.com
                           Substitutions: Not permitted

B.            Requests for substitutions for products bearing the Underwriters Label will be considered in accordance with the provisions of                            Section 01600.

C.            Requests for substitutions for products will be considered providing the product bears the label of an Independent 3rd Party                             Quality Control Laboratory listed and qualified in good standing with ICC IAC (International Accreditation Service) for                             Quality Control of the Manufacturing of Fire Retardants for the requested product, acceptable to the Authority Having                             Jurisdiction.

2.2       MATERIALS

A.            Fire Retardant Treatment

1.            Product: Provide treatment with “1500 Series FRL Class “A” Latex Paint” as manufactured by International                                           Fire-Shield, Inc.

2.            Product shall be listed as having a Flame Spread of 10 and Smoke Developed rating of 20 when tested in accordance                                           with ASTM E-84 (NFPA 255).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1       EXAMINATION FOR FIELD TREATMENT

A.            Do not begin application until substrates have been properly prepared or environmental conditions are outside of the                             Manufacturers absolute limits.

B.            Examine for wet conditions; do not apply product to substrates that are wet or have been wet, unless they can be dried to the                            maximum moisture content as specified by the manufacturer

3.2       PREPARATION

A.            Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to application of fire retardant

B.            Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the                            project conditions

3.3       FIELD CUTTING TREATED LUMBER

A.            Field cutting of previously treated lumber for required lengths, drilled holes or notching shall have exposed lumber areas                             recoated in the field; ripping or milling of lumber after treatment must be re-treated by the certified applicator

3.4       PRODUCT APPLICATION

A.            Materials to be treated shall be free of dust, dirt, wax and oil. Any loose peeling or powdery paint shall be removed from the                             surface prior to treatment. Repair all cracks, holes and other surface irregularities. Allow to dry, sand lightly and prime                             repaired surface. All glossy or smooth surfaces should be dulled with sandpaper. Thoroughly mix product before application.                             Apply product at a coverage rate of 190 square feet per gallon by brush, roller, airless or conventional-spray apparatus in one                             or two coats. Allow 2-4 hours before applying second coat. Apply product when air temperature is between 33 F (0.6 C) and                             120 F (49 C). The maximum moisture of the substrate to be treated prior to application of product shall not exceed 25 percent.                             If Thinning is required use only clean water and do not exceed ½ pint per gallon. Field Tinting with most universal colorants                             should not exceed 2 fluid ounces per gallon. In field applications, certified applicator shall perform field testing when                             required by the authority having jurisdiction. Fire retardant treated substrates delivered to the field or treated after installation                             shall be labeled with a permanent ink marking as follows:

a.         Product Manufacturer’s Name or Certified Applicators Name

b.        Date of Treatment

c.         Certificate of Fire Resistance Tracking and Tag Number

d.        Meets NFPA 703 Class A Finish

3.5       SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS

A.             The product shall provide a flame spread index of 25 or less and a smoke-developed index of 200 or less when tested in                             accordance with ASTM E-84 and qualify as a Class “A” finish in accordance with NFPA 703

3.6        CONFORMANCE CERTIFICATION

A.              The manufacturer shall provide written Certification for the substrates treated for meeting the required code of the                               Authorities Having Jurisdiction