1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. DESCRIPTION: Furnish and install factory-assembled Heavy-Duty All-Welded Metal Lockers, complete, as shown and specified per contract documents.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. MANUFACTURING STANDARD: Provide metal lockers that are standard products of a single manufacturer, with interchangeable like parts. Include necessary mounting accessories, fittings, and fastenings.

B. FABRICATOR QUALIFICATIONS: Firm experience (minimum 5 years) in successfully producing the type of metal lockers indicated for this project, with sufficient production capacity to produce required units without causing delay in the work.

C. INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS: Engage an experienced (minimum 2 years) installer who has successfully completed installation of the type of metal lockers and extent to that indicated for this project.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. GENERAL: Refer to Section 01300 - SUBMITTALS

B. SHOP DRAWINGS: Submit drawings showing locker types, sizes, quantities, including all necessary details relating to anchoring, trim installation and relationship to adjacent surfaces.

C. COLOR CHARTS: Provide color charts showing manufacturer's available colors (minimum 24). Provide metal samples if requested.

D. NUMBERING: Locker numbering sequence will be provided by the approving authority and noted on approved shop drawings returned to the locker contractor.

1.04 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. GENERAL: All work shall be fabricated in ample time so as to not delay construction process.

B. DELIVERY: All materials shall be delivered to the site at such a time as required for proper coordination of the work. Materials are to be received in the manufacturer's original, unopened packages and shall bear the manufacturer's label.

C. STORAGE: Store all materials in a dry and well ventilated place adequately protected from the elements.

1.05 GUARANTEE

A. GUARANTEE - WARRANTY: Submit upon completion of the work, in the form prescribed under section 00670 - GUARANTEE FORM, a LIFETIME WARRANTY covering all defects in materials and workmanship excluding finish, damage resulting from deliberate destruction and vandalism.

2.01 MATERIALS

A. AVAILABLE MANUFACTURERS: Subject to compliance with the design, material, method of fabrication and installation as required in this specification section or modified as shown on drawings. Manufacturers offering products which may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following:

     1.	List Industries Inc. (Basis of Design)

B. STEEL:

     1.  Steel Sheet:  All sheet steel used in fabrication shall be prime grade free
          from scale and imperfections and capable of taking a heavy coat of high
          gloss baked enamel.

     2.	Expanded Metal:  3/4" mesh flattened carbon steel, 13 gauge minimum.

C. FASTENERS

     1.  General:  Cadmium, zinc or nickel plated steel; bolt heads, slotless type;
          self locking nuts or lock washers.

D. EQUIPMENT:

     1.  Hardware:  Hooks and hang rods of cadmium plated or zinc plated
          steel or cast aluminum.

     2.	Handle:  Stainless Steel recessed handle.

     3.	Number Plates:  To be polished aluminum with not less that 3/8" high
          etched numbers attached to door with two aluminum rivets.

     4.	Hat Shelves,  Horizontal Intermediate Shelves and Bottoms:  Shall be
          16 gauge Electrogalvanized Steel.

2.02 FABRICATION

A. GENERAL: All lockers shall be factory-assembled, of all MIG welded construction, in multiple column units to meet job conditions. Assembly of locker bodies by means of bolts, screws, or rivets will not be permitted. Welding of knockdown locker construction is not acceptable. Grind exposed welds and metal edges flush and make safe to touch.

B. FINISHING: All locker parts to be cleaned and coated after fabrication with a seven stage zinc/iron phosphate solution to inhibit corrosion, followed by a coat of high grade enamel electrostatically sprayed and baked at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 30 minutes to provide a tough durable finish. Color to be selected from manufacturer's standard list of colors.

     1.  Two-Tone Color Combination:  Shall be at no additional cost with
          the locker body, frame and trim chosen from one standard color
          and the doors chosen from a second standard color.

C. LOCKER TYPES - VENTILATION SCHEDULE:

     1.  General:  Lockers shall be "SUPERIOR FULLY-FRAMED 
          ALL-WELDED ATHLETIC LOCKERS" as manufactured by List
          Industries Inc. or approved equal.

     2.	Ventilation Schedule:
          a.  Type:  ________ Tier
          b.  Size:  ____" wide x ____" deep x ____" high
          c.  Ventilation:
               1.  Doors:  Diamond perforated
               2.  Sides:  3/4" flattened 13 gauge expanded metal
               3.  Backs, Tops, bottoms and Shelves:  Solid

D. FRAME / VERTICAL SIDE PANELS: Shall be of 13 gauge flattened expanded metal or 18 ga. solid sheet steel (see ventilation schedule above) framed by 16 gauge hollow "T" tubular sections and channel frame members designed to enclose all four edges of the side panel with the entire assembly MIG welded to form a rigid frame for each locker. The channel frame members are welded to the front and rear vertical frame members to create and anchor bearing surface of 1-1/4 inches wide x the depth of the locker at each side panel.

E. INTEGRAL FRAME LOCKER BASE: 14 gauge formed structural channels are MIG welded to the front and rear vertical side panel frame members to allow placement of locker bottom 2-3/4" above floor level.

F. WARDROBE DOORS: Doors 15" high and over to be fabricated from single sheet prime 14 gauge with 7/8" bends at top and bottom and 3/4" double bends at the sides. The channel formed by the double bend at the latch side is designed to fully conceal the lock bar. Doors over 15" wide x 20" high shall include a 4" wide 18 ga. full height door stiffener MIG welded to the hinge side along with the top and bottom door flanges. The latching mechanism shall be finger lift control type constructed of 12 gauge (minimum) steel with a nylon cover that has a generous finger pull. Spring activated nylon slide latches shall be completely enclosed in the lock channel allowing doors to close with the lock in the locked position. Locking devise shall be designed for use with either built-in combination locks or padlocks. Latch hooks shall be 11 gauge (minimum) with riveted bumpers and shall be MIG welded to vertical frame member. Provide three latch hooks for doors 48" and over and two for doors under 48". See ventilation schedule above.

G. GYM DOORS: Doors 12" high and under to be top hinged. Doors to be fabricated from single sheet prime 14 gauge with 7/8" bend at top, 3/4" bend at sides and 3/4" double bend at latch point (bottom). A spring loaded electrogalvanized latch assembly shall be securely welded to the inside of the door. The latch shall be a minimum of 11 gauge, be equipped with a stainless steel spring and shall automatically engage when door is closed. Rubber bumpers shall be riveted to return bends on doors. Locking devise shall be designed for use with both a padlock and built-in lock. See ventilation schedule above.

H. LOCKER HANDLE: All wardrobe doors 20" high and over shall have recessed stainless steel handle shaped to receive a padlock or built-in combination lock (padlock only for gym doors). The recessed pan shall be deep enough to have the lock be flush with the outer door face.

I. DOOR HINGES: Hinges for wardrobe doors (15" high and over) shall not be less than 3-1/2" long 13 gauge seven knuckle pin type, securely riveted to frame and welded to the door. Doors are to be secured to frame with a minimum of two tamper resistant countersunk rivets per hinge. Provide 3 hinges for doors 48" and higher and 2 for doors shorter than 48". Top hinged gym doors shall be hinged using a 3/16" diameter continuous hinge rod completely recessed into the door with a concealed fastener.

J. FLAT TOPS: Shall be formed of one piece of 16 gauge cold rolled sheet steel and shall be an integral part MIG welded to each vertical side panel frame member and be continuous to cover the full width of a multiple framed locker unit.

K. HAT SHELVES, INTERMEDIATE SHELVES AND BOTTOMS: Shall be 16 gauge Electrogalvanized steel, have double bends at front and shall engage slots in the Hollow "T" vertical frame members at all four corners and be securely welded to the frame and side.

L. BACKS: Shall be 18 gauge cold rolled sheet steel, be continuous to cover a multiple framed unit and be welded to each vertical side panel frame member.

M. LOCKER ACCESSORIES:

     1.  Built-In Locks (If required):  All locks for entire job to be keyed to the
          same system.
          a.  Wardrobe Lockers:  Master #1630 or #1670 built-in
               combination lock with 5 master keys.
          b.  Gym Lockers:  Master #1670 built-in combination lock with 5
               master keys.

     2.	Equipment:  Furnish each locker with the following items, unless
          otherwise shown.
          a.  Single Tier Lockers:  Hat shelf, one double prong ceiling
               hook and not fewer than two single prong wall hooks.
          b.  Double and Triple Tier Lockers:  One double prong ceiling
               hook and not fewer than two single prong wall hooks.
          c.  Four Tier  and Gym Lockers:  no hooks

     3.	Finished End Panels (If required):  Shall be "Boxed" type formed from 16
          gauge cold rolled steel with 1/2" O.D. double bends on sides and a single
          bend at top and bottom with no exposed holes or bolts.  End panels must
          be formed with slope at top to cover the ends of the continuous slope
          tops.  Finish to match lockers.  Provide at all exposed ends.

     4.	Continuous Slope Tops (If required):  Not less than 20 gauge sheet steel,
          Approximately 18 degrees pitch, in lengths as long as practical but not
          less than four lockers.  To be installed in addition to the integral locker
          flat tops with end closures for support.  Finish to match lockers.

     5.	Fillers (If required):  Provide where indicated,  of not less than 20 gauge
          sheet steel, factory fabricated and finished to match lockers.

N. LOCKER ROOM BENCHES (If Required): Manufacturer's standard laminated maple hardwood tops 9-1/2" wide by 1-1/4" thick, in lengths as indicated. Furnish List Industries Inc. model No. 4810 heavy-duty cast iron pedestal supports not more than 6'-0" o.c., with provisions for fastening to the floor and securing to the bench. Furnish all anchorages. Apply manufacturer's standard clear coating to bench tops and baked enamel finish painted manufacturers standard neutral color.

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. GENERAL: Installation shall be in strict conformance with referenced standards, the manufacturer's written directions, as shown on the drawings and as herein specified.

B. PLACEMENT: Units shall be set in place, plumb, level, rigid, flush and securely attached to the wall (or bolted together if back-to-back) and anchored to the floor or base according to manufacturer's specifications.

C. ANCHORAGE: About 48" o.c., unless otherwise recommended by manufacturer, and apply where necessary to avoid metal distortion, using concealed fasteners. Friction cups are not acceptable.

D. TRIM: Sloping tops, metal fillers and end panels shall be installed using concealed fasteners. Provide flush, hairline joints against adjacent surfaces.

E. BENCHES: In compliance with manufacture's instructions.

3.02 ADJUSTMENT

A. GENERAL: Upon completion of installation, inspect lockers and adjust as necessary for proper door operation. Touch-up scratches and abrasions to match original finish.