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Main Contractor
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Summa-Libya for Construction JSC
Hashoo Group Ltd.
Main Contract
Between
Hashoo Group Ltd. (B.V.I.)
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Summa Libya, JSC
For
Burj Al Baher Project
Tripoli - Libya
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EMPLOYER'S REQUIREMENTS
2.4
Arch Sol Facades
Technical Specification of Design,
Supply & Installation of Curtain Wall & External Cladding
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DESIGN AND BUILD PACKAGE FOR ALUMINIUM GLAZED CURTAIN WALLS
PART 1 -GENERAL
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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This project is the proposed new combined residential, office and holel development
in Tripoli libya. The building will consist of 3 main towers circular on plan linked at
the base by a podium retail space.
The main towers are clad in an aluminium and glass curtain wall with a large glass
podium area at ground level. The curtain wall on the main tower will wrap around the
building with a small section of glass wall cover at the lift area. At the roof, the curtain
wall will continue past the roof in a spiral affect.
The podium levels will have fixed glazing and the restaurants and lobbies will be clad
with point fixed glazing with glass fins.
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SCOPE OF WORK
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Introduction:
This specification is for the curtain wall and solid claddings, and shall include:
Unitised Glass and aluminium curtain wall all around
Aluminium cladding
Grilles and its supporting structure to M&E 1Ioors and refuge 1Ioors
Aluminium and glass curtain wall for the roof features and its associated
secondary steelwork.
Cladding to the back of exposed parapets
Anticarbonation coating to exposed concrete (behind aluminium cladding areas
in CW specialist scope)
Point fixed Glass wall with fins and screens as indicated on drawings
Laminated Glass Skylights
Aluminium Sun Shades
Entrance Canopies
The following items are excluded:

Concrete structures
Steel structures that do not directly support curtain wall and glass walls
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Generally:
This Specification shall be read in conjunction with all other related Specifications.
Design, engineer, document, test, manufacture, deliver, install, protect and
commission curtain wall cladding systems complete with all glass, glazing
accessories, fixings, trims, finishes, louvres, 1Iashings. sealants and the like in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
The work of this Section is performance based, and shall be developed, tested and
warranted to comply with the design intentions indicated on the Drawings, specified
performance criteria and requirements, and relevant statutory and project
requirements. Drawings indicate generic design principles and intentions only.
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Language and Communication
The Sub-contractor is to provide an experienced Design Manager and Quality

Control Manager able to communicate in English. This is to ensure that the technical
requirements of Intemationai Design Standards referred to herein, written in English,
are fully complied with.
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All calculations, drawings and technical documents (quality plans, company profiles,
etc.) shall be wrillen in English.
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Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide a complete curtain
wall system, and shall also design, engineer. test, fabricate, deliver, install, maintain
and guarantee complete curtain wall as per the architectural concept design
including, but not limited to, the following:
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Exterior aluminum curtain wall, window wall, windows, doors, canopies,

automatic sliding door, glass, glazing accessories, gaskets, sealants, flashings,
vents, doors, hardware, multi-point locks, opening limit deVices, safety rails,
louvres, grilles, blanked off panels, bird screens, cleats, fixings, components to
prevent galvanic action, stainless steel BMU plunger tie-backs and receptors
for the curtain wall, interior aluminum trimming. Pre-formed metal panel
system, soffits. sills, jamb returns, with anchors, embeds, reinforcements and
aluminum copings.
All glass and glazing for the above components, including the fin walls.
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curtain wall systems.
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All anchorage of above components, including pre-set inserts in concrete slab,

bracing to or bracing of structure, kickers, reinforcing etc. as required.
Contractor shall be responsible for the bracing s:.ucture when wall lickers
indude rotation into structural members.
Field testing of installed work
Pro-type performance Testing at approved laboratory.
All internal ( to the system) vents, trims, weeps, weep tubes, bellows, baffles,
closures, end dams, gutters, flashings as shown or as may be required in
conjunction with the system or to join the system to adjacent construction.
Fire safing and smoke seals at siab edges, inclUding support system.
All external wall exterior wall insulation and vapor barrier required on above
items.
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Patching of sprayed on fire proofing at kickers, anchor, or bracing attachments
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Protection and cleaning.
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All engineering calculations and shop drawings of the system, including

anchorages. Drawing shall be presented so other contractors can
coordinate their work..
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Connection of lightning protection system lead wires to curtain wall and
All sealants, caulking, joint fillers and gaskets in conjunction with the above
components for weather tight perfonnance in the fabrication and erection of the
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The Tender Drawings and Specification are written in English.
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Provide all material samples as requested by the Architect.
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Integration of exterior light fixtures,

associated accessories.
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Steel frames for curtain walls together with fixings back to the buiiding (except
those indicated on the Tender Drawings to be installed by others) shall be
designed and suppiied by the Curtain Wall Sub-Contractor.
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The curtain wall sub-<Xlntractor shall proVide samples. visual mock-ups, detail
prototype test assemblies and test units for prototype perfonmance tesling of
the curtain wall as per Section 133 and 134 in this Specification.
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The curtain wall subconlractor shall provide all protective materials dUring
transportation, installation and those required prior to completion of the curtain
wall.
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Coordination of window washing or Building Maintenance Equipment,

tracks, tie-back, anchors, brackets, rails, etc. that interface with the
curtain walls and metal panels.
wiring
conduit, transformers and
CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
The curtain wall shall be a unitised, drained joint, pressure equalised system, which shall
incorporate the following features:
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Operable windows are to incorporate flush sashes if positioned in main viewing area
Glass edge protection is to be provided via adaptors
Drained pressure equalised
The system shall not be face sealed
Curtain wall system which require sile glazing or that rely on wet sealing will not be
acceptable
Allowance shall be made for varied installation sequence due to reqUired construction
openings and interfacing requirements with olher trades.
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Provision of staff responsible for keeping the Curtain Wall Sub-Contractor works area on
site clean at all times, for keeping safety railings in place and access equipment in a safe
condition at all times, for cleaning the curtain wall and for carrying out service and
maintenance work during the Defects Liability Period.
Programs of work should suit Main Contractor's working schedule, and should also comply
with the overall program for this project.
The Curtain Wall Sub-contractor is to coordinate all interfacing activities with any relevant
sub-contractors and trades working within the scope of this project.
Services associated with the curtain wall including electrical conduils for signage and
lighting, light bulbs, internal drainage systems, lightning protection tabs shall be supplied by
others but fitted to the curtain wall by the Curtain Wall Sub-Contractor.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Prepare, submit, and implement a detailed project specific Quality Plan.

Products shall be reputable proprietary products, lactory manufactured under ISO
9002. Submit quality assurance documentation for all bought-in products, including
ISO 9002 certification and evidence of satisfactory long-term performance in
similar commercial conditions.
B.
Engage a single firm to assume undivided responsibility for fabrication and

installation and total coordination of all components of the curtain wall work. This
firm must demonstrate not less than 10 years successful experience in fabrication
and instaliation of work similar in height to the work of this project. The work of this
section shali be performed by a Contractor, who is regularly engaged in the
engineering, fabrication, finishing and installation, of similar work.
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If possible, all fabrication shall be done using CNC digital machines with automatic
programming.
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Appoint an Independent Checking Engineer for review and checking of ali

calculations and drawing submissions. Submit name and details.
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Architect and Fayade Consultants ane to be given sufficient notice (not less than 24
hours) so that inspections may be made of the following:
Required testing prototypes and first constructed exampleslbenchmarks
constnucted and ready for inspection or testing.
Commencement of any required testing, on or off site.
Factory inspections.
Fabricated assemblies at the factory ready for delivery.
BUilding substrates, including sub-framing, prepared and ready for the
installation of the fabricated assemblies, with anchor brackets and other
attachments (including BMU components and lightning conduction) fixed in
place.
Pneparation for. and commencement of, any site glazing or re-giazing.
Field tests inclUding gutter testing and water testing.
Any other inspection as may be required at the Facade Consultant's discretion.
For panel inspections in the factory, the minimum number of paneis to be available
for inspection shall be agreed with the Main Contractor, 10 approval of the
Architect, but generally shall be in logical groupings of finished wor!<. These are to
be arranged to allow all faces, netums and edges to be viewed and compared with
approved samples under adequate lighting for both close and comparative
inspection.
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Submit certification as follows:

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Acceptance of design intentions of the Contract Documents (before

commencing shop drawings).
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Compliance of proposed performance design with Contract Documents, and

suitability of proposed materials and products (before commencing
fabrication).
As a condition of supply and before final approval of shop drawings for

fabrication, the manufacturers andlor suppliers of all proposed glass, and all
sealants, glazing tapes and associated products shali submit certification that
the Contract Documents and shop drawings have been inspected, and the
proposed products and design are suitable, and any particular requirements
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Compliance with manufacture~s (ecommended installation procedures (on

commencing fabrication and periodically).
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Compliance of performance design, including materials and components, with

Contract Documents (on completion).
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As a cond~ion of supply, the manufacturer and/or supplier of components and
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Inspect the Contract Documents, and certify the suilabil~y of proposed

materials and products for the relevant substrates and cond~ions, during
Tender period.
WMess the first site installation of each type and condition, and certify that
the preparation and installation procedures are in accordance with the
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Periodically inspect the ongoing and/or subsequent installation(s) to ensure

that certified procedures are being mainlained.
Following certification, the installer shall not vary the methods of preparation
and inslallation from that recommended by the manufacturer.
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The first completed Benchmark area shall constitute not less than 25 sqm
and not less than 5 m of lineal work of each type of system, and shall include
any non-slandard parts. These constructed examples are to be inspected and
approved by the Archilect before proceeding with the remainder of work. The
constructed examples, if accepted, shall be used as part of the permanent
works and shall constil~e a Benchmark against which all future work will be
assessed. All further works are required to match or exceed the finished
quality of the accepted Benchmark. The bench mark zone will be required to
be protected to avoid damage and also be made available to view and check
new work being installed.
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TENDER DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
A.
The character of these documents Is intended to provide a performance

specification for the design, fabrication and installation of the aluminum curtain wall
systems. Contractor is responsible for the design and engineering as certified by a
Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Libya of all components and
materials as well as the fabrication, installation and performance of the curtain wall
systems.
B.
The Tender drawings are diagrammatic and do not purport to identify or solve
completely, the problems of thermal or structural movement, pressure equalization,
vapour barriers, fixing and anchorages. flatness and stability of facing and moisture
disposal.
C.
The Tender drawings do not purport 10 solve probiems at the glass line associated
w~h glass movement, pressure factor or thermal shock.
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The Tender draWings indicate profile and conf'9uralion required together with
relationship to structural frame and interior building elements.
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The Tender drawings contain details that suggest directions for solving some of the
major design requirements, and the Sub-contractor may use these details and
develop them as he deems best. Alternatives proposed by the tenderer to the
design nominated on the tender draWings will be considered provided they satisfy
all the performance requirements of this specification.
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The specification is of the "performance" type and includes the minimum

requirements of the External Cladding and Curtain Wall System without limiting the
Sub-contractor to the methods of achieving such performance.
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REFERENCE STANDARDS
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The following sections outline Intemational Codes, Standards and Regulations to

which all work outlined in the Tender Documents must conform. The Subcontractor is responsible to ensure that all works are in complete compliance with
these and other Codes, Standards and Regulation referred to within this
Specification.
No substitution for the following codes will be accepted without endorsement
from the Architect.
The Curtain Wall Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all work is
carried out in accordance with local Building Authority requirements.
Wherever there is a conflict between different codes, the requirements of the
more stringent code shall apply.
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The work of this s.ection shall comply with the latest edition of the following. When
conflicts arise between references, the more stringent shall apply. The curtain wall
design shall accommodate and incorporate any miscellaneous devices or work as
required by the standards.
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Comply with current edition of required Standards and Codes of Practice,

including:
British Standards (BS and CP) recognised by the Buildings Department.
AAMA Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers' Association Standards
mentioned herein.
ANSI American National Standards Institute Standards mentioned herein.
AS/NZ Australian/New Zealand Standards mentioned herein.
ASTM Standards mentioned herein
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Strength of Aluminum, AlCAN
AAMA:
AAMA 501-05
AAMA 501.1
AAMA 501.2
AAMA 501.3
AAMA 1502.7
AAMA 1503.1-98(04)
AAMA 1504-97
Methods of Tests for Exterior Walls

Standard Test Method for Exterior Skylights, Curtain
Walls. and Doors for Water Penetration Using Dynamic
Pressure
Field Check of Metal Curtain Walls for Water Leakage
Reid Check of Water Penetration through Installed
Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform
Air Pressure Difference
Voluntary Test Method for Condensation Resistance of
Windows, Doors, and Glazed Wall Sections
Voluntary Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and
condensation resistance of windows and doors, and
Glazed Wall Sections
Voluntary Standard for Thermal Performance and
Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed
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AAMA 507-03
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ASTM;
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ASTMA0143
ASTM A 0153
ASTM A 0307
ASTM A 0325
ASTM A 0480
ASTM A 0501
ASTM A 0509
ASTM A 0611
ASTM A 0653
ASTMA0666
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ASTM B 0221
ASTM B0449
ASTM C 1115
ASTM D 3542
ASTM D4637
ASTM E 90
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ASTM E 0413
ASTM E0488
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BS 6399.1
BS 6399.2
BS 5588
BS 5588
BS 5750
BS 7543
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Fabrication
BSEN 288
TECHNICAL SPECIFlCATION
Wall Sections
Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior Walls.
Standard Practice for the Thermal Performance
Characteristics of Fenestration Systems Installed in
Commercial Buildings
Steel
Galvanizing Carbon Steel Shapes, Bars, Plates, and Strips
Protection Against Hydrogen Embrittlement
Galvanizing Carbon Steel Hardware and Fasteners
Fasteners
Hi Strength Fasteners,
General Requirements for Flat RoliedStainless
Hot Rolled Steel Tubes
Neoprene Sponge Gaskets
Cold Rolled Sheet
Galvanizing Cerbon Steel Sheet
Standard Specification for Austenitic Stainless Steel
Glazing Gaskets, Accessories;
Standard Specification For Aluminum And Alloy Sheet And
Plate
Aluminum Extrusions
Conversion Coatings
Standard Specification For Dense Elastomeric Silicone

type Rubber Gaskets And Accessories
Dense I Neoprene Expansion Joint Covers
Elastomeric Sheet Material I Cured Neoprene
Standard Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne
Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions
Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through
Exterior Skylights, Curtain Walls, and Doors
Structural Performance of Exterior Skylights, Curtain
Walls, and Doors by Static Air Pressure Difference
(Proof Load)
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior
Skylights, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Slatic Air
Pressure Difference
Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
Test Method for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and
Masonry Elements
Nuts
Code of Practice for Dead and Imposed Loads

Code of Practice for Wind Loads
Fire Precautions in Design, Construction and Use of
Building
Part 3; 1983 Code of Practice for Office Buildings
Quaiity Systems
Guide to the Durability of Buildings and Building Elements,
Products and Components
Specification and Approval of Welding Procedures for

Metallic Materials
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TECHNICAL SPEOFICATION
Specification for Automatic Fusion Welding of Materials,

Including Welding Operator Approval
Specification for Approval Testing of Welders Working to
Approved Welding Procedures
TIGWelding
MIG Welding
Approval Testing of Welders for Fusion Welding
Specification for Fusion Welding of Austenitic Slainless
6. Aluminium, Steelwork and Stainless Steel

BS 8118
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as 7613
BS 7668
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BS 4848
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BS 729
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BSEN 485
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The Structural Use of Aluminium (British Standard)

Structural Steel Sections
Specification for Hot Rolled Quenched and Tempered
Weldable Structural Steel Plates
Specification for Weldable Structural Steels. Hot Finished
Structural Hollow Sections in Weather Resistant Steel
Specification for Tolerance on Dimensions, Shape and
Mass for Hot Rolled Steel Plates 3mm Thick and above
Hot-Rolled Products in Weldable Fine Grain Structural
Steel
Specification for Cold Rolled Steel Sections'
Hot Rolled Structural Steel Sections
Code of Practice for Design of Cold-Formed Steel
Sections
Specification for Hot-Dip Galvanised Coatings on iron and
Steel Articles
Specification for Slainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate,
Sheel Sltip
Specification for Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel
Fasteners
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys. Sheet Sltip and Plate.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys. Wrought Products.
Temper Designations.
BSEN 573
as 1474
BS 1706
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BSEN 22063
8SEN 10143
BS 4190
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DIN 1706
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Aluminium and Aluminium Mays. Chemical Composition

and Form of Wrought Products.
Specification for Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys
for General Engineering purposes: Bars, Exltuded Round
Tubes and Sections.
Method for Specifying Electroplated Coatings of Zinc and
Cadmium on Iron and Steel AMD 6731, May 1991 (Gr 0).
Specifications for Sprayed Metal Coatings
Metallic and Other Inorganic Coatings. Thermal Spraying.
Zinc, Aluminium and Other Alloys.
Continuously Hot Dip Melal Coated Steel Sheet and Strip.
Tolerances on Dimension and Shape.
Specification for ISO Meltic Black Hexagon Bolts, Screws
and Nuts.
Specifications for Chromate Conversion Coatings on
Electroplated Zinc and Cadmium Coatings.
Stainless Steel Castings
Slainless Steel Castings
Glazing and Caulking

BS 952
Glass for Glazing
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Fire tests on Building Materials and Structures.
Protective Coatings
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Specification for Impact Performance Requirements for
Flat Safety Glass and Safety Plastics for Use in Building
Code of Practice for Glazing in BUildings
Perfonnance of Windows
Code of Practice for Windows and Roof-lights (British
Standard)
Specification for Two-Part Polysulphide Based Sealants
Rubber Used in Pre-Fanned Gaskets for Weather
Exclusion From Buiidings.
Part 1: Specification for Non-Cellular Gaskets
Specification for One-Part Gun Grade Polysulphide Based
SeaJants.
Specification for Cellular Elastomeric Pre-Formed Gasket
and Seating Material
Test Methods for Adhesion - in Peel of Elastomeric Joint
Sealants
Sealing Compound Elastomeric Type, Mult~Component.
(Canadian Government Specification Board)
Sealing Compound Elastomeric Type, Multi-Component
(US Federal Interim Specification Board).
Glass in Building - Selection and Installation.
Glazing Association of North America.
Fire Protection
BS 476
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Code of Practice for Cleaning and Preparation of Metal

Surfaces
Specification for Anodised Aluminium
Methods for Testing Ancdlsed Aluminium Finishes
Code of Practice for Protective Coating of Iron and Steel
Structures against Corrosion
Specification for Powder Organic Coatings for Application
to Aluminium
Specification for Liquid Organic Coatings for Application to
Aluminium Alloy Extrusions, Sheet, and Pre-Formed
Sections for Extemal Architectural Purposes, and for the
Finish on Aluminium Alloy Extrusions, Sheet and PreFormed Sections Coated With liqUid Organic Coatings.
Method of Test for Metallic and Related Coatings.
Methods of Test for Anodic Oxidation Coatings on
Aluminium and its Alloys.
Part 8: Detennination of the Fastness to Ultraviolet light of
Coloured Anodic Oxide Coatings
Specification for Powder Organic Coatings for Application
and Staving to Hot-Dip Galvanised Hot-Rolled Steel
Sections and Pre-Formed Steel Sheet for Windows and
Associated External Architectural Purposes, and for the
Finish on Galvanised Steel Sections and Pre-Formed
Sheet Coated with Powder Organic Coatings.
Test Method for Specular Gloss
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Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior
Paint Films
Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
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Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings

by the Falling Abrasive Tester
Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens
Subjected to Corrosive Environments
Method for Instrumental Evaluation of Colour Differences
of Opaque Materials
Method for Testing Coated Metal Specimens al 100%
Relative Humidity
Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil
Recommended Practice for Operating Light and Water
Resistant Exposure Apparatus (Carbon Alc Type) for
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials.
10. Painting Reference Specification

AAMA2605.2
Voluntary Specification for High Performance Organic

Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels
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ASTM E283
Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior
Windows, curtain Walls and Doors.
ASTM E330
Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air
Pressure Difference.
ASTM E331
ASTM E547
AAMA 501.1
Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,

Curtain Walls and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure
Differential.
Standard Test Method for Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls
and Doors for Water Penetration using Dynamic Pressure.
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Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air
Specification for Field Testing of Metal Curtain Walls: Field

Check of Water Penetration Through Installed Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Air
12. Lightning Protection

BS 6651
Code of Practice for the Protection of Structures Against

Lightning
13. Quality Assurance

ISO 9001 to 9004
Quality Systems for Design Development, Production,

InSlaliation and Service
14. GANA Giazing Manual, 2004 Edition

15. Aluminum Association Specifications of Aluminum Structures
16. Specifications for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Steel for Buildings,
commentary of the AISC Specifications, AISC - 8'" Editlon .
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of a Suspended Ceiling with a Plenum Above It.
23. ISO 717-1 Rating of Sound Insulation in BUildings and of Building Elements,
24. State of Libya Building Code
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The Tenderer shall submit the following documents at no cost or obligation to the Employer
and consultants:
Preliminary design drawings and calculations of the curtain wall systems, mullions,
transoms and cladding system and standard fixing details at full size. This is to include
preliminary calculation of joint requirements based on the building movements given in this
specification and in accordance with international standards guidelines.
Anchorage details and calculations. The Architect reserves the right to use the anchorage
design and calculations prior to tender award, for Government submissions without binding
the Employer to accept the Tenderer.
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Material ordering, fabrication and installation of the curtain wall.
Information regarding place of assembly, fabrication and locai storage provision.

A preliminary curtain wall hoisting proposal, and a safety plan cleariy indicating
intent.
Oulline of a Quality Plan suitable for this project and conforming to IS09002.
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Completed Materials Schedule and Team Structure.
Confirmation that all warranties will be provided as stated in this Specification.
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ouUining all storage space on ground level and equipment to be used on site.
Staffing structure that is proposed, together with the names, positions, levels of
attendance and resumes of key staff.
A list of current jobs that are in hand, together with an outline of capacity to handle
this project.
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this project showing that the system will meet or exceed all specified performance
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requirements.
Proposal scope drawings for all typical areas including comers, slots and fins. Quality
and content of scope drawings shall be the same as required for shop drawings,
Identify any new extrusions or non-standard conditions required for the job.
Prior to submitting any documents required for approval, provide an itemized list of
specification requirements and architectural drawing requirements which are not embodied
in the contract, or intended contract, for work of this section. Identify the specification page
and paragraph, or the architectural drawing sheet, elevation, plan, section or detail for each
item. Deviations not specifically identified in this manner shall not be deemed valid in
submittal review, and shall be cause for disapproval at the reviewers' discretion. In the
event that there are no deviations, provide a written statement of full compliance with
architectural concept drawings and specifications. Failure to provide an itemized list of
deviations in the required form or a statement of full compliance shall at the reviewer's
discretion, be cause for return of any and all submittals for approval without review, with the
contractor bearing full for any resultant delay.
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Prior 10 or simultaneous with first submittal of calculations for approval, provide

dimensioned die drawings for all aluminum extrusions. In the event that extrusion profiles
are not finalized, provide die drawings for the profiles contemplated at that lime. If profiles
are revised, provide revised die drawings with the first or shop drawing submittal which
follows the revision, Die drawings shall show profile dimensions, metal thickness, alloy and
temper
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Prior to building construction, provide giass manufacturer's wind and thermal stress
analysis, and center deflection calculations that specified maximum probabilities of
breakage are not exceeded,
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Prior to building construction, provide sealant manufacturers test reports confirming

adhesion of sealant to all substrates, Provide samples of production materials 10 sealant
manufacturer for adhesion tests. Adhesion shall be evaluated, and is required to be
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of immersed samples immediately after removal from water. Provide stain lest reports on
the granite and pre-cast panels. Provide written certification from the sealant manufacturer
Ihat sealant selected is compatible with all adjacent materials and finishes, Provide print
review from sealant manufacturer. Submit proposed structural silicone quality control
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Prior to bUilding construction, provide glass manufacturer's written statement that

insulating, heat treated, reflective, coated, spandrel and laminated glass is suitable for such
application. Submit letter stating manufacturer has reviewed the curtain wall shop drawings
and has approved the glazing details shown therein.
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Provide the following submittals for acceptance. First submittals and re-submlttals shall be
complete and in the required form. Re-submittals shall include requested corrections and
shall respond to previous comments. Each sheet that is revised shall bear a revision date
and number. Revisions shall be flagged with a conspicuous revision symbol and number
and revised detail clouded, Failure of a submittal to be complete, in the proper form,
responsive to comments or identify revisions shall, at the reviewers' discretion, be cause for
disapproval and retum of documents without review, with the Contractor bearing full
responsibility for any resultant delay, Failure to review comments or to note a
noncompliance with plans and specifications shall not relieve the Contractor from his
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for preparation and processing of submitlals and re-submittals to avoid conflicts with
schedules.
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Provide shop drawings showing matenals in place on the bUilding including coordination of
related and adjoining war!<, insert drawings and erection diagrams. Show relative layout for
all adjacent walls, beams, columns slabs, ceilings. Drawings shall include elevations, floor
plans, sections and full size details. Details shall be full size and fully drawn, not outlined.
Provide isometric details of any conditions, as requested by the Architect. State of Libya
Licensed Structural Engineer preparing structural calculations for submittal shall review and
stamp the drawings prior to submittal. Drawings shall include the folloWing information:
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Joinery and internal weather seals.

Glass and metal thicknesses, including tolerances.
Metal alloy, temper and finish.
Glass manufacturer strength, thickness, tint. coating, opacifier or ceramic frit, safety
backing, and rating of insulated units.
Fastener manufacturer, matenal alloy, plating, diameter length, spacing, embedment
and edge distances.
Glazing materials identification.
Sealants identification by product name and including cleaning and priming
requirements.
Relative layout of walls, beams, columns and slabs with dimensions noted.
Dimension all tolerances reqUired or which can be accommodated.
Field connections, weld sizes, anchorages, and embedment length and edge
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Re-glazing and glazing procedures.
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contraction.
SpOiling plans for preset inserts in structure or in adjacent conslruction.
Perimeter sealant joint sizes, including tolerances and minimum I maximum joint
sizes required.
Seal and signature of structural engineer currently licensed to practice in the State of
Ubya. This shall be same engineer who signs the calculations.
Submit calculations, sealed by a Libyan licensed professional engineer prepared in
compliance with referenced documents and these specifications. Where
specifications and code differ, the more severe requirements shall govern. Test
reports are not an acceptable substitute for calculations. Calculations shall include
the following information:
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Analysis for all applicable loads on framing members showing stress and
defannations.
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quantity as required by the project documents. These will include but not be limited
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any variations in color or texture, if any, by providing range samples. Minimum
sample size is 12" for linear pieces and 12" x 12" for sheet material.
Architect reserves right to require submittal of fabrication samples. showing
prime members, joinery. anchorage, expansion provisions, glaZing, sealant
details and similar details, profiles and intersections.
Glass samples, 12" square, of all types specified.
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Analysis for all applicable loads on all connections, fasteners, welds and
anchors, including anchors embedded in concrete and without HVAC I exterior
wind.
Section property computations for framing members.
Thermal analysis of U value for overall system performance with and without
HVAC system.
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CRF analysis lor condensation control.
Seal and signature of structural engineer currently licensed, on drawings and
calculations.
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Tech data on all proposed sealants. along with color chart. and cured samples.
12"x 12"samples of insulation with tech data.
12"length of fire safing with tech data.
All extrusion die drawings and 12" long samples of the production run on all
extrusion shapes involving a snap fit Snap fits are to be designed using 112
standard tolerances.
Glass selling blocks side spacers, gaskets and shims.
Samples of fire knock-out decals or markings, if required.
Samples of gaskets. rods. tapes, glazing accessories. Gasket test reports.
sealant test reports. and technical data on all glazing accessories.
Subm~ manufacture~s product data and specifications for any materials, or

fabrication techniques used in the curtain wall work. Include instructions I
recommendations for installation and maintenance. Include certified test reports
showing compliance with requirements where test methods are indicated.
Seal and signature of structural engineer currently licensed in the State of Libya. This shall
be same engineer who signs the calculations.
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of Libya prepared in compliance with referenced do.cuments and specifications.
When two-part, factory-applied structural silicone sealants are used to adhere any glazing
product to the building or curtain wall framing. the Contractor shall establish and submit to
the architect, an acceptable Quality Control program to mon~or quality of materials and
workmanship. The Q.C. program shall include. but not be limited to. such items as
"butterfly" tests, "snap time" tests, "adhesion" tests. weather seal" tests. "plug" tests and
all fabrication and erection procedures. The Contractor shall employ full time qual~y
assurance staff in both shop and field who will prepare daily inspection reports. A copy of
the daily inspection results shall be available to the architect for his records. The quality
control program shall include a full negative design pressure test of one full size vision and
spandrel unit from the production line at the rate of one every 50 units. The test to be
conducted at the Manufacture~s facil~. The Contractor may use the test un~s on the
project at the conclusion of successful test results. A failure of any tested unit will require
the testing of the two (2) additional units manufactured immediately before and after the
failed un~. Depending on the success or failure of the subsequent test, and the
determination of the cause of initial, additional tests may be required by the architect
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Kynar-based paints or to stone panels.
Maintenance Program and Manual
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Submit (4) four copies of Glazed Aluminum Curtain Wall System Maintenance
Program and Manual. (1 each for Owner. Architect. General Contractor, with (1) one
copy to be retumed to the curtain wall subcontractor). The manual is to include (but
not limited to) information regarding all required periodic inspections (descriptions.
photographs of acceptable unacceptable conditions, etc) and the frequency of such
repair procedures required for any unacceptable conditions, replacement time
periods for any I all materials incorporated into the work, copies of warranties from
the manufacturer and wall contractor, as well as contact numbers for the general
contractor, wall contractor, and wall manufacturer, Include a CD containing a set of
the "As buill" shop drawings, denoting any changes made during the construction
that were not originally on the approved shop draWings.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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The curtain wall and glazing systems generally shall be water proof and wealher proof,
able to support all dead loads, wind loads, live loads and other loads imposed on the
curtain wall system, accommodate all movements due to base structure movement and
deflecUons and thermal expansion and conlracUon, and generally retain Its appearance for
the service life of the system without failure or breakdown of individual materials and
components.
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Methods of fabricaUon and assembly (except as specified herein, or as recommended by

the Architect as a consequence or result of testing), shall be at the discretion of the
Contractor (subject to acceptance by the Architect) provided that the exterior and interior
visible architectural effect is not changed, the work of other Conlractors is not affected, and
lhe weather lightness and strength qualities, as demonstrated by engineering calculations
and measured by the results of the test for requirements, are not reduced.
Remedial measures, which may be necessary on the mock-ups or lhe building, shall
maintain standards of quality and durability, and are subject to acceptance by the Architect.
The work, as erected,' shall meet or exceed the herein specified minimum structural and
weather resislance requirements, as demonstrated by engineering calculations and testing
of mock-ups.
All fayade elements are to be designed for 50 years design life for slructural Integrity and a
25 year serviceable life for duration to first major maintenance.
Additional slructural glazing requirements: Slructural glazing adhesive conlact surfaces

shall be anodised, PVF2 or A10dine Conversion Coated. No structural glazing adhesive
shall be applied to mill finished aluminium surfaces. Adhesion tests are required to assess
the correct cleaner and primer to be used.
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tolerances allowed to tihe Main Contractor. Unless otherwise noted, the maximum
construction tolerances shall be taken as follows:
Please note that the figures shown are a guide only and the project specific movements
must be in accordance with the project structural engineers design.
Plan position of the bUilding edge
Level of slab surface and stab soffit:
Deviation of column iocations at any storey relative to required position:
Devia~on In plan over 10 floors:
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FABRICATION TOLERANCES
Tolerances at joints and junction details shall take precedence over tolerances of panels
and major components. Tolerances generally shall be:
Joinl width: +/- 1 mm.
Length and width of major components: +/- 0.5 mm.
Diagonals of major components: +/- 1 mm.
Aluminium extrusions generally: 50% AOCA standards.
Mlsa~gnment of mating surfaces: +/- 0.5 mm.
Submit a schedule of fabrication lolerances for all major curtain wall system components.
Indicate exlremes of allowable base building tolerances on shop drawings.
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Aluminium tolerances regarding thickness, straightness. twisting and flatness generally

exceed 50% of ADCA Aluminium Standards and Data-Wrought Products.
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Flatness of architectural stainless steel shall be not less than "stretcher level" grade.
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In addttion to required fabrication tolerances. all parts of the curtain wall, when completed,
shall be within Ihe following tolerances:
Posilion on plan, or vertical surface: +/- 3 mm.

Deviation in alignment: Not more than 1 in 300
Deviation in level (horizontal): Not more than 1 in 300
Deviation in plumb (vertical): Not more than 1 in 800
Offset in alignment of adjoining surfaces: +/- 0.5 mm.
Offset in alignment of separated surfaces: +/- 1.5 mm.
Site check the cumulative effect of all building tolerances and adjust installation procedures
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The curtain wall system is 10 be a fully unitised, drained joint pressure equalised system,
which shall be 100% watertight, allowing no water to penetrate to the interior of the
building. The syslem shall be designed such that water being drained in the system shall
not cause any damage to the penmanent works. The system shall not be face sealed and
shall not rely on wet seals.
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Provide a complete water drainage and control system, including pressure equalised
drained joints, gutters and troughs.
Water that enters the system, including leakage and condensation, shall be drained or
discharged to the exterior face of the curtain wall system. Water shall not be trapped or
retained in the system. Minimise risk of algae or fungal growth
Where the control device is not pressure equalised, provide mechanical baff1~s to drainage
outlets such as weep holes and slots.
Sealants and gaskets, which are Inaccessible In the installed system, shall remain effective
for Ihe service life of the system.
All glazing rebates, backpan cavities, stack joints, window & doorframes, working louvres
and external trims are to be outward draining. Louvres are to be designed so they sit on a
catchment tray that will capture any water particles that pass through the system and drip
down inside.
Drains are to have baffles to prevent the ingress of wind driven water.
The effect of the drainage system on air now and the partial or full pressure equalisation of
the system shall be considered in the design of Ihe cladding and backpans.
AIR-TIGHTNESS
The design and installation of the air sealing shall be carried out to high standards to
minimise air infiltration. Co-ordinate with installers for adjacent work to achieve the
specified maximum air infiltration at junction with curtain wall systems.
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Air infiltration and exhaustion limits are to be confirmed through testing, (Refer to Section
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Provide for all weather and precipitation conditions. Submit full details on shop drawings,
including all assumptions.
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components) to provide for noiseless movement caused by thermal expansion and when
subject to dynamic loading caused by wind as well as BMU and cleaning operations. The
system shall not generate noise due to creaking, drumming or rallie. All curtain
walUcladding surfaces/roofs shall not whistle due to wind.
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The Sub-contractor shall coordinate with the Electrical Sub-contractor for the proper
bonding of the curtain wall at specific locations (as dictated by the curtain wall Subcontractor) to the main lightning protection system provided by the Electrical Subcontractor.
Provide electrical continuity and conductivity within the curtain wall system.
The Subcontractor shall carry out and demonstrate the uniqueness of lightning protection
characteristics of the curtain wall system according to the manufacturers standard
recommendations. The Sub-contractor is then to test jointly with the Electrical Subcontractor for the successful amalgamation of the curtain wall lightning prevention property
into the main (lightning protection) system provided by the Electrical Sub-contractor.
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connection tabs and make all necessary provisions for the earthing strap connection.
Earthing straps are to be provided and installed by Electrical Services Sub-contractor.
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Smoke isolation and Fire Separation:
Design entire system to provide smoke isolation between floors and elsewhere as required.
Provide baffles fixed and sealed between base structure and curtain wall system_ Submit
details on shop drawings.
Provide materials and methods of fabrication, installation and sealing which meet the
statutory requirements. Use materials that are non-eorroding, or protected against
corrosion, or of such thickness that corrosion will not impair the required fire stopping or
smoke flashing function during the service life of the system.
The gap between the curtain wall and the concrete slab edge is to be filled with a Buildings
Department approved insulation material with a 2-hour fire resistant period. This includes
all horizontal and vertical joints that for a compartment in the building.
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The system and its components shall not fail to comply with performance requirements due
to the effects of weathering. This include degradation of components both inside and out
due to UV, dust and other natural causes.
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STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
Design all components of the curtain wall/glass wall systems, including anchorage, fixings,
adhesives and structural adhesives, to carry all temporary and permanent design loads,
individually and in combination without causing failure, including failure which may be due
to one or more over-stresses, including cracking, bowing, distortion and looseness, lack of
rigidrty, dislodgement by wind forces, excessive deflection or defects which would cause
damage to adjacent or applied work by others.
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Co-ordinate with the Main Contractor as required for additional information on base
structure conditions. Materials and components shall be engineered to accommodate all
loading conditions.
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Design curtain wall brackets and cast-in anchors \0 carry 2x the self-weight without causing
overstress or slipping of anchors.
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in the design of all members.
Live Loads
Design curtain wall system to carry the following loads in combination with full dead load
and 25% of the design wind loading:
A point loading of 1.15 kN on all horizontal surfaces including projecting features, sills
and canopies.
A line loading of 0.75 kN/m acting either downward or oulwatd on all windowsills.
A uniformly distributed loading of 0.75 kPa on all roofs and canopies.
A line loading on inner lights of glass of 0.75kN/m acting outwards at a height of
1100mm above the finished floor level.
These live loading requirements do not need
to be superimposed with each other.
Live loading for canopies shall be taken as 0.75 kPa+ allowances for BMU access loading.
Wind Loads
The curtain wall and glass wall are to be designed for wind loads conforming to wind load
predictions based on BS 6399 or other relevant codes
The designed cladding pressures should take into account of parapet loading, loading to
plant areas and the like with dominant openings, canopies and other projecting features. To
calculate wind loads on these areas, local pressure factors according to BS 6399 and
AS1170 (Part 2) shall be applied to the calculated wind loads.
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BMU operation live loads and directions of action.
Install all required restraint fiXings, brackets,' supports and the like, and allowable
tolerances for the operation of the equipment. Restraint sockets and (three-ball minimum)
plungers are to be supplied by the nominated maintenance unit supplier.
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and a wind load of 1 kPa. BMU loads are not required to be super-imposed with live loads.
Verify all loads with BMU Supplier.
Single point loads at any location on the BMU socket (equivalent working loads. dynamic
factors incorporated):
Inward perpendicular to face: 2.7kN
Outward perpendicular to face: 2.7kN
Upward load nonmal use: 2.7kN
Vertically downward: 2.7kN
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Single sealed panel systems to drained cavities with solid backup walls shall not be
designed to incorporate wind load reduction principles based on (partial) pressure
equalisation.
Temporary and construction loads:

Design the curtain wall systems to allow for all handling and installation loads without
causing overstress. permanent deflection or warping.
No penmanent defonming of panels, channel legs and the like during installation to enable
panels to fit into place will be approved.
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Design Temperature Range
Preliminary design shall be based on a metal temperature range from 0 to +70C. Prepare
and submit full analysis of weather condijions and proposed design temperature range for
all components and/or assemblies and indicate all design movements on the shop
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Provide for all thenmal movement to take place freely in the plane of the curtain wall system
without causing harmful buckling, failure of joint seals, undue stress on fasteners and glass
or other detrimental effects. No component or system shall be stressed or subject to
induced loading as a result of thenmal movement.
Full movement allowances including assembly and installation tolerances shall be
incorporated into all junction/components at each expansion joint or assembly.
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when building and thermal movements occur.
Make reference to:
Meteorological records indicating daily and seasonal maximum and minimum
temperatures, wind, and other relevant weather effects.
Solar radiant heat loads and any effects of conduction and convection.
Shading, including shading from parts of this building and from adjacent buildings.
Reflection, including reflection from parts of this building and from adjacent buildings.
Orientation and colour.
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CURTAIN WALL <I< GLAZING PACKAGE
Resultant service temperature of curtain wall system components.
BUILDING MOVEMENTS
Design curtain wall system to provide for deflections, displacements and other movements
within the curtain wall system, and between the curtain wall system and the base building
(including fire stop and smoke flashing connections). Include movements caused by
ambient temperature changes, wind loads, dead loads and live loads, and shrinkage.
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requirements including manufacturing tolerances, site tolerances, thermal movement,
lateral movement, floor sag, beam sag, live load deflection and column settlemenl
Allowance for movement shall be in addition to allowance for building tolerances.
Joints shall accommodate the worst possible combination of effects to prevent loads of any
kind being transfenred from the building into the curtain wall system, excessive movements
of any joints or failure of weather seals.
Prepare and submit full analysis and complete details of proposed design movement
allowances based on the base structure inlonnation contained in the Contract Documents.
Indicate movement limits and required clearances on shop drawings.
. Accommodate movements within the design movement allowances indicated on the
approved shop drawings, silently and without failure of the system, pennanent defonnation,
reduction of performance, visible movement at any joint, or other detrimental effects
including:
Application of stresses or induced loads to any component or system, inclUding
structural elements, fixings, glass or face panels.
Damage to any component or system, including structural elements, fixings, glass or
face panels.
Failure of joint seals.

Design movement joint and select sealant products to accommodate all required expansion
and contraction within joint tolerances indicaled on the approved shop drawings and within
the sealant movement limits recommended by the sealant manufacturer under loaded and
unloaded conditions. All movement allowances shall be consistent and applied across all
junctions and/or components for each expansion joint system or assembly. The subcontractor shall regularly assess and take into consideration the effect of ongoing base
building movements on curtain wall set~ut.
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seal failure occurs for the following lateral movements between successive floors.
Long term bUilding movements:
The base structure will continue to undergo deflection during the life of the building due to
variation in live load and creep of the concrete structural elements. Design Ihe curtain wall
system to accommodate the absolute relative vertical deflections and horizontal
movements that may occur due to panel rotations due to the following displacements
occurring between successive floors:
Differential column and core shortening
Beam or slab edge displacement
Axial Shortening of edge beams
Floor to floor drift of the building
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CURTAIN WALL DEFLECTION LIMITS
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The vertical dead load deflection of transoms shall be limited to the lesser of
Span/300 or 3 mm. This is based on selting blocl<s being located at quarter points.
Should the selting blocks be moved closer to the supports to satisfy this deftection
crileria, then glass calculations supporting alternative setting block locations are to
be prOVided together with a supporting letter from the glass supplier to the
acceptance of the Engineer.
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The deflection limits perpendicular to the curtain wall under design wind loading
conditions shall be as follows:
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Glass: Span/BO but not more than 25mm at half design wind load.
Notwithstanding the above deflection limns, the contractor must check/confirm that
defleclions will not have any detrimental effect on the structural seals (ie. Window
popping out) or curtain wall units with respect to safely and structural integrity.
Aluminium sheet Span/gO but not more than 20 mm.
Fixing brackets: Not more than 1 mm.
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The aggregate effects of all loads shall not:

Reduce the glass edge clearance below 75% of the design clearance or 6 mm
whichever is the greater.
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Allow interlocking mullions or transoms to bear against each other.
Condensation Resistance Requirements
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the heating and ventilating system in operation and under the following conditions.
Fabricate, assemble and erect the work to achieve and maintain this design intention.
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Outdoor: Ambient temperature of -1 OF; 15 miles per hour wind.

Indoor: Ambient of 70F, relative humidity of 25% during working hours.
b. Excessive condensation is defined as water, ice or frost on more than 5% of the
interior surface of any module or component of the wallar the accumulation of
uncontrolled now of water from condensation or melted frost on the wall at any
location. An interior surface of any module is any surface other than an exterior
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Acoustical Requirements:
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The curtain wall shall provide suitable mullion elements against which parotions can
be sealed and maintain a sound insulation performance across the partilion of at
least 45 dB DnT,w when measured to ISO 140-9 and rated in accordance to ISO
717-1 but standardized to a reverberation time of 0.5 seconds.
2.
Refer to Section 07211 for requirements at siab edge interface with curtain wall and
fire safing.
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The Owne, will engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency 10
perform field test and inspections and to prepare test reports.
A minimum of six air and water tests will be performed in field during construction.
Area and time of tests shall be per the direction of the Architect Tests to be
conducted per AAMA 501.3 at specified design pressures (No Reduction). Water
penetration is as defined previously herein. Contractor to provide powered scaffold,
hose, water supply, communication system and manpower 10 assist in the
performance of the tests. Test wall at 20%, 60% and 90% completion. Schedule
any work necessary, such as out of sequence sealant work, so that wall can be
tested as specified. Owner, Architect and their consultants to witness all field tests.
Notification to these parties required seventy-two (72) hours in advance of
scheduled tests.
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CURTAIN WALL&, GI.AZING PACKAGE
The warranty shall state that glass shall be guaranteed against breakages due to
defects in glass material, fabrication of insulating units, and/or installation for a
period twenty (20) years after substantial completion, as defined in the curtain
warranty.
Insulating glass units shall (vision or spandrel) shall carry a twenty (20) year
warranty from their manufacturer against delamination, obstruction of vision by
fogging up and collection of dust or dirt in the enclosed space or cracking, peeling
or flaking of coatings.
Spandrel glass shall carry a twenty year (20) warranty from their manufacturer
against peeling or flaking of opacifiers.
The silicone sealant; shall carry a twenty (20) year warranty from the sealant
manufacturer (i) against adhesive or cohesive failure or the discoloring or changing
in appearance due to fluid migration of porous substrate and (iI) thai the silicone
will perfomn as a watertight weather seal.
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Kynar paint systems or approved equal finishes shall carry a twenty (20) year
warranty from the manufacturer and applicator against, paeling, fading, chalking,
cra2ing, cracking, fiaking or other damage in appearance or performance. The form
of the warranty from the paint manufacturer and applicator shall cover all materials,
equipment and labor for repairs and re-installation.
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Warranty to include inslructions to Building Owner that transfer of building

ownership implies transfer of and agreement by the new owners to fully implemenl
the Maintenance Program described in Maintenance Program and Manual
(described above) to new owners.
1. State conditions which present ownership must meet to satisfactorily transfer
any and all warranties upon sale or transfer of ownership of the property to
individual owners, hotel operator, office tower association(s), condominium
association(s) or to any party who may claim legal rightful ownership to any
portion of the whole of the property.
2. These conditions shall include notification in writing of the Iransfer of the
warranties to the project's architect, general contractor, and subcontractor
perfomning this work and to any entity with outstanding warranties (suppliers,
SUb-subcontractors, etc.) for the materials, work or workmanShip undertaken
by this specification sect ion. Notification shall include information regarding
the names, addresses and contact information of the new owners of said
warranties.
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Submit certification that all spares will be available off-the-shelf, or with a lead-time not
exceeding 4 weeks from date of order. for the warranty period. Provide name and address
of all suppliers and manufacturers.
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the course of installation or the Defects Liability Period.
All spares shall be new and protected in approved wrapping.
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schedule of types and quantities. inclUding full replacement instructions, and any special
tools required.
Required spares shall include:

(1.5 % or 20 panets maximum) of each glass type and size.
(1.5 % or 2 panels maximum) of each Cladding panel type and size.
All the dies used to extrude the curtain wall sections on this project shall be available
for the warranty period.
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exceeding 4 weeks from date of order, for the warranty period.
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Co-ordinate design of the curtain wall system with BMU Supplier. Allow for all BMU
loads in curtain wall design.
Damage:
Horizontal or near horizontal surfaces, which form' part of the curtain wall system
such as copings. beam encasements, ledges. or the like, shall be designed to carry
human live loads from maintenance personnel.
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The design of all components in this contract shall be such that their configuration
shall facilitate the self-cleaning of the various systems. Inclined drainage surfaces
and flashings, properiy designed drip grooves and self-cleaning joint design are
examples of this requirement.
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Design and install the curtain wall system to allow for the Mure replacement of any
individual panel. Submit details and procedures for replacing individual damaged
items.
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The details shown on the Contract Documents were developed based on a four
sided structural silicone glazed unitized wall system. Contractors not listed below
requesting approval to bid their product as an equal must submit their reques~
along with proposed details, calculations. and current test reports and mock-up
drawings from a certified independent testing laboratory, in writing ten (10) days
prior to bid date for the approval.
The system designed and specified for the external envelope of the buildings will
be manufactured from high grade extruded aluminium with structurally glazed fixed
and operable vents. The specialist contractors will be required to be pre-qualified
prior to nominating them for the project consultants to review.
The specialist contractor nominated for the project must have the relevant
experience and expertise in the manufacturing and installation of unitised curtain
wall systems. The following lists of contractors are of the minimum quality we
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Focchi - Italy
Schmidlin UK/Switzerland
Alico UAE
AI Abbar Aluminium UAE
Arabian Aluminium Co. UAE
SGT,China
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Provide aluminum profiles and thicknesses as shown and as required to fulfill performance
requirements. Use suitable alloy for extruding with adequate structural characteristics and
suitable for finishing as specified. Comply with ASTM B 221 for extrusions and ASTM B209
for sheets and plates.
Any exposed fasteners or fasteners in wet areas of the wall shall be series 300 stainiess
steel. Finish exposed fasteners to match adjacent aluminum. Exposed fasteners may only
be used if approved by the Architect. The work shall be designed to conceal all fasteners.
Unexposed fasteners located on the interior side of the main water barrier plane may be
steel with and colored chromate plated, meeting ASTM B 696. Class #5. Type finish 0.0005
inch Mill test reports for all structural grade bolts shall be submitted to the Architect for his
approval prior to installation of those bolts on the job. Nuts used at expansion or moving
connections shall be designed to provide a positive means of preventing disengagement.
Stalking of bolts, use of lock washers. or threads being deformed is not acceptable.
Matched bolts, nuts, washers shall be used at all friction connections.
Steel for Anchorage shall be of shapes and thicknesses required to meet structural
requirements for their use. All steel shall meet ASTM-A36 requirements and be given a
shop prime coat of zinc chromate paint meeting FS n -P-645. Touch up after welding in
the field shall be by this Contractor.
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embeds shall be by others per these drawings. Exposed surface of embeds shall be shop
painted with specified primer.
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Structure silicone shall be Dow Corning DC 983 ( 2 part) or GE or equivalent
Provide protective coatings to prevent corrosion of metal components, including concealed

and slructural components. Adjacent materials and products generally shall be chemically
and electrolytically compatible with each other and with relevant substrates, and shall be
non-staining and non-bleeding. Metals shall be isolated to prevent electrolytic action and
corrosion from adjacent dissimilar metals and absorptive substrates, by an approved
coatings or spacers.
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Submit details of coatings, spacers and other means of isolation between dissimilar or
incompatible materials to prevent corrosion, perforation of protective coatings, or other
damage due to electrolytic action, chemical attack, or to any other cause including bad
practice, incorrect installation, or inefficient fixing methods.
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this Section and materials to be provided by others, submit details of proposed separation,
coatings and spacers.
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Submit certificates from relevant manufaclurers confirming acceptance of the use of the
selected products in the manner and on the substrates proposed.
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FINISHES
Painted Finishes:
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All exposed exterior aluminum: spray applied fiuorocarbon coating containing a

minimum of 70% Kynar 500 Resin. Coating must meet the high performance
requirements of AAMA 605.2-1980. Color as selected by the Architect.
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Coalings shall exceed performance requirements of AAMA 2605 and ASCA 96.
The coatings application shall be done directly by an applicator. For visual
applicator shall use an Electrostatic Gun (4 head), not an Electrostatic Bell.
The Architect and shall review visual control samples of production panels,
including clear prior to approval of final color.
The shimmer and flop of mica flakes shall have a consistent color, appearance,
and directionality. A uniform orientation of finish shimmer shall be coordinated
with final position of all panels on the building.
The Architect and Owner shall have final approval of each panel finish and
installation orientation.
All finishing is to be performed after fabrication.
2.
All exposed interior aluminum shall receive a spray applied thermo-selting modified
polyester coating similar to PPG polycnon III. Coating must meet the performance
requirements of AAMA 603.8-1980. Color as selected by the Architect. All finishing is
to be performed after fabrication.
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Aluminum Finish at Slructural Silicone

a.
Mill finish is not acceptable at structural silicone bonding surfaces.
b.
Aluminum surface to which structural silicone will be adhered shall have a finish
that demonstrates by test the ability to satisfy specified requirements. Subject
to demonstrated effectiveness by satisfactory testing, acceptable finishes are
as follows:
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Steel reinforcing components, embeds and anchors shali be prepped and painted
per SSPC-3. Paint shali be a zinc rich coating.
Finish materials after fabrication. Exposed or sawn edges shali not be exposed to view in
completed installed condition.
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Finish on ali stainless steel exposed to view shali be #6 as per ASTM A480 to produce a
duli satin finish.
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Apply coatings uniformly to coating manufacture~s recommended thicknesses so that there

are no streaks, runs, sags, absence of coatings, blisters, peel", or similar imperfections.
E.
Concealed may be mill finish, providing they cannot be seen through the glass, or do not
contact any structural
F.
Each source of paint color shali be of sufficient to volume to be made in one batch for the
entire project. This requirement shali apply to finished extrusions and panels as weli as to
any painted glass lites.
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It is the intention of the specification.that the color variation between adjacent parts of the
same finish be imperceptible to the naked eye under normal daylight conditions. To this
end, the Contractor shali submit range samples defining the maximum variation of color
that can be anticipated in the work. Samples shali be on lengths of extrusions not less than
12" and on sheet I plate I panels nat less then 24" square. Pieces abutting or within 6" of
each other in the construction shali not vary in color by more than the range so as the
variation to be Imperceptible to the naked eye under normal daylight conditions. Parts shali
be carefuliy inspected in the shop and graded for assembly compalibility and marked for
instaliation location.
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In the construction of visual mock-ups. finish the various components to show the
maximum variation that wili exist in the actual building construction between adjacent and
non-adjacent components.
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Establish and submit for approval a quality control program to assure compliance with the
specified reqUirements. The program shali include documented procedures and processes.
Contractor shali maintain complete certified inspection, testing and process records of
finishing procedures. Said reconds shali be availabie to the Architect upon request. No
finishing shali be performed prior to approval of this quality control program.
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Do not ship any material that has not been inspected, tested and marked in the prescribed
manner, does not fall within the prescribed color range, or has been rejected by the
Architect
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Fluoropolymer Coating Tests
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A fluoropolymer paint conforming to AAMA 2605,2.

Alodine conversion coating.
a)
The product used to the alodine chemical conversion coating on
aluminum extrusions or paneling shall conform with ASTM D1730,
Type 6, method 5 (amorphous chromium phosphate treatment) or
method 7 (amorphous chromate treatment).
b} Coating weight of chemical conversion coating shall conform to that
specified in ASTM 6449, section 6, class
c) Processing shali conform to that specified in ASTM 6449 section 5.
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The manufacturer shali perform the following tests on suitable test coupons included
in each production run of the coating process unless otherwise agreed upon by
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Testing certification from the paint manufacturer must be submitted as required by'
the manufacturer's licensing agreement.
In-house test reports must be submitted to the Architect for approval on four (4)
equally spaced intervals for the duration of production as a back up to the paint
manufacturer's test certifications,
GLASS AND GLAZING
Ail glass at curtain wail areas shall be as shown on the contract drawings, and as
specified in the Glass Section of the Specifications, Refer to Appendix A: Materials
Schedule for types, locations and colours,
Products shall be reputable proprietary products, factory manufactured under ISO
9002, Submit quality assurance documentation for all products, including bought-in
prOducts, including ISO 9002 certification, and evidence of satisfactory long-term
performance in similar commercial conditions.
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Dry Film Thickness: Within minus 5% to plus 2S% of specified thickness, testing
device at processor's option,
Abrasion
Resistance:
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Pencil Hardness: F minimum,
Salt Spray: ASTM B117, Withstand 1,000 hours in a S% salt fog at 9SoF (3S0C)
and retain adhesion, corrosion resistance, color and gloss with no more than a
"few" blisters -no larger than No, 4 (ASTM d714)
Humidity Test: ATM 02247, Withstand 1,000 hours at 100% relative humidity at
95-100F (35-3rC) and retain adhesion, corrosion resistance, color and gloss,
Weatherometer:
ASTM G23, Withstand 400 hours exposure in sunshine
carbon-arc weatherometer, under cycles of 60 minutes and 60 minutes
condensing with no significant evidence of chalk, color or gloss change,
Post-Formability and Fabrication: ASTM 01737, Withstand bend around a 3mm
mandrel.
Specular Gloss: ASTM OS23, 25-35 on 60 glossometer.
Adhesion: No removal after 1,Smm cross hatching to base metal, impacting to
the point of metal rupture, and subjecting to application and quick removal of
cellophane tape,
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Products that may be approved include those manufactured and processed by:
Guardian - USNEurope
Asahi Glass - Japan
Saint Gobain - France
PilkingtoniFlachGlas - UK/Germany
Viracon - USA
Glaverbel - Belgium
Interpane - Germany
Emirates Glass- UAE
Relevant Standards:
ASTM C1036 - Standard specification for flat glass,
ASTM C1048 - Standard specification for heat-treated flat glass Kind HS, kind FT coated and uncoated glass.
GANA - Glazing Manual.
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All glass shall be heat strengthened, tempered, or laminated as required to meet

wind loads, thermal stresses, and safety or building codes,
Furnish to the Owner a reserve stock of glass, glazing accessories, and re-glazing
accessories, equal to 1.5% of job requirement. Sizes and exact quantities to be as
selected by Archttect, from list of glass sizes provided by Contractor. Submit details
of replacement procedures, including glass size limitations, and equipment
required. Include estimated maximum lead-time reqUired by the glass manufacturer
to supply replacement units for each type of glass unit.
Setting blocks must be 80 to 90 durometer extruded silicone rubber per ASTM C

115 and a minimum of 100mm long. Actual size of setting blocks to conform to the
FGMA Guidelines. All setting blocks shall be positively restricted from lateral
movement.
Side spacer blocks shall be 65 + 5 durometer extruded silicone rubber, ASTM

C115, properly sized and profiled for intended application.
Vision glass re-glazing at curtain wall to be from the exterior. Vision glass raglazing shall be done without removal of adjacent surrounding condition. Spandrel
re-glazing shall be from the exterior.
Glass types and thickness shall be not less than indicated in Appendix A of this
Specification: Materials Schedule. The Glass thickness is to be determined in
accordance with relevant Standards, functional requirements including design wind
loads, deflections and safety, and manufacturer's recommendations. Submit
computations. Visual distortion of the glass will not be acceptable. The Subcontractor shall increase the glass thickness as necessary to prevent visible
distortion from oCClJrring. All glass in the same visual plane shall be the same
thickness unless otherwise approved in writing.
Thermal stress:
Submit computations demonstrating the elimination of thermal stress breakage
risk, methods of overcoming thermal stress problems, and all assumptions. The
Sub-contractor shall consider all potential risk locations including but not limited to
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Make provision for internal curtains or blinds, wihich may temporarily create unvented spaces prone to heat build-up adjacent to the vision section of the
curtain wall system.
Shadowing effects.
Probability of breakage of glass due to anticipated thermal stress in glass should
not exceed 8/1000.
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using the 'roller hearth", or an equivalent approved process in accordance with AS
2208, ASTM 1048 andlor ANSI Z97.1. Submit details.
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Base material shall be an approved selected quality Uoat glass.

Relevant Standards:
ASTM C1048 - Standard specification for heat-treated Uat glass - Kind HS, kind
FT coated and uncoated glass.
ASTM C1087 - Standard test method for determining compatibility of Iiquidapplied sealants with accessories used in slructural glazing techniques.
Edge quality:
All toughened glass shall have belt arised edges. All heat-strengthened glass shall
have clean-cut edges. Do not cut, work, or permanently marl< after toughening.
Use installation methods that prevent the glass making direct contact with metals
or other non-resilient materials.
Compression strength:
Surface compression stress of toughened glass shall be not less than 96.8 mPa
(14,000 psi) in accordance with ASTM 1048.
Quality records:
Submit production and test records to AS 2208 andlor ASTM 1048. Indicate test
procedures, acceptance criteria and pass andlor fail rate.
Warranty:
All toughened glass in single pane applications shall be warranted for the warranty
period.
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Roller wave distortion:

Roller wave distortion shall not exceed requirements for toughened glass. refer to
clause 211 B.
BS 6262 - Code of practice for glazing for buildings.
MMA 101 - Voluntary specificalions for aluminium prime windows and sliding
glass doors.
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Provide all required laminated glass in accordance with AS 2208 and GANA
Glazing Manual. Submit details. The base material shall be an approved selected
qual~y float glass. Glass for laminaling is to be cut into individual panels prior to the
laminaling process.
Relevant Standards:
. GANA - Glazing Manual
ANSI Zfj7.1 - Glazing materials used in building - Safety performance specifications
and methods of test.
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Provide an approved polyvinylbutyral (PVB) interlayer. Submit details. Products,
which may be approved, include Dupont "Butacite", or approved equivalent.
Edges of laminated glass are to be protected to prevent delamination,
contamination or other defects, caused by moisture. sealant contact or other
8xtematlintemal source.
Edge quality:
All laminated glass shall have clean-cut edges, or polished edges if required to
eliminate thermal stress breakage.risk.
Quality records:
Submit production and test records to AS 2208, ANSI Z97.1 and/or ASTM 1048.
Indicate test procedures, acceptance erneria and pass and/or fail rate. Include
records for interiayer.
Provide daily records of maximum factory temperature and humidity and weekly
records of water quality used for washing glass. In the event that Interlayer
Supplier application requirements are not salisfied, batches of non-complying glass
shall be rejected.
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All laminated glass in single pane applicalions shall be warranted for the warranty
period.
Installation:
Use glaZing materials that do not cause deterioralion or discolouration of the
intenayer.
Submit test results in accordance with an approved test programme to confirm the
compatibility of laminated glass wilh adjacent glazing materials.
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INSULATING GLASS UNITS
Provide insulating glass units (iGU's) (also known as double glazed units) of
approved types in accordance with ASTM E774, AS 2208, and the
recommendations of SIGMA. Submit complete details, including all construction
details, primary and secondary seals, gas filling, corner treatment, nature of
spacers, evacuation and assembly process.
Relevant Standards:
ASTM C1087 - Standard test method for detenmining compatibility of liquidapplied sealants with accessories used in struclural glazing techniques.
ASTM E546 - Test for dew point of sealed insulating glass units.
ASTM E773 - Standard test methods for seal durability of sealed insulating
glass units.
ASTM E774 - Standard specification for sealed insulating glass unijs.
SIGMA - Sealed and Insulating Glass Manulacture~s Association.
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IGUs shall incorporate approved polyisobutylene primary (vapour) seals
continuously bonded to glass, and two-part silicone secondary (structural) seals.
Primary seal shall be not less than 3 rnm deep. Secondary seal shall completely
cover spacer with no gaps or voids, continuously bonded to glass.
Spacer bar shall be an approved proprietary aluminium type, desiccant filled,
anodised in an approved colour compatible with seals. Conceal spacer bar within
the depth of the glazing gasket line to ensure smooth sight line. Submit details and
colour samples. Spacer bars are to be in continuous lengths with bent comers.
There is to be no joins in the direct vision line of the IGU. Joins are to be kept to
the high points of the glass and a maximum of 1 join per 3m run is required.
Lengths under 1.5 meters will be in one piece.
Structural edge distances:

Submit computations for distance between the outer edge of the glass and the
innermost edge of the aluminium spacer indicating minimum bite of secondary
(structural) seal and spacer bar depth. Include sealant manufacture~s
recommendations and load tables.
Edge qualijy:
External heat strengthened lites of IGUs shall have clean-cut edges. Internal
toughened lites of IGUs shall have belt amsed edges.
Qualijy records:
Submit production and test records for IGUs. Indicate test procedures, acceptance
crijeria and passlfail rate to AS 2208 or equivalent Standards.
Testing:
Submit report from a testing laboratory indicating that the unit type has attained
Class A as defined in ASTM E774 when tested in accordance ASTM E773.
Warranty:
NI IGUs complete shall be warranted for the warranty period. For a period nolless
than the warranly period, all IGUs shall be free from evidence of manufacturing
defects and shall be free from:
Intrusion of moisture or dirt.
Internal condensation at temperatures above -10 C-degrees.
Other visual evidence of seal failure or performance failure.
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VISUAL EFFECTS, OPACIFIERS AND COATINGS

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Provide approved opacifiers, coatings and visual effects of paint or film to glass to
match approved samples. Submit details.
Coatings and opacifiers may include:
Translucent intenayer to laminated glass.
Surface applied opacifier film to spandrel glass
Decorative painted patterns, colours and textures.
Solar performance control coating.
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coated and tinted glass of each type and thickness is 10 come from the one float
line and production nun. All glass provided for the project is to match approved
colour samples and rail within the limits of the colour range allowed.
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Glass reflective coatings shall conform to the following criteria:
Inspection shall be made at a distance of three metres from the glass, viewing
perpendicular to the glass plane, with any natural light for which flaws are clearly
visible.
The central area is a square or rectangle concentric with the daylight opening and
having width and height respectively equal to BO percent of the daylight opening
width and height.
The outer area extends from the border of the central area to the edges of the
daylight opening.
Pinhole diameter shall not exceed O.Bmm in the central area, and 1.5mm in the
outer area.
Within any 300mm diameter circle, there shall be no more than one pinhole with
diameter in the range O.Bmm to 1.6mm.
Within any 300mm diameter circle, there shall be no more than 4 pinholes.
Scratches, nub marks or other gaps in the coating are not permitted where any
portion thereof could include a circle with diameter exceeding O.Bmm. Where the
included circle is O.Bmm or less, length of the scratch, nub marks or other gap shall
not exceed 25mm in the central area and 75mrn in the outer area.
Streaks or splotches reSUlting from non-uniformity of the coating that appears
visible from the bUilding interior or exterior are not permitted.
Color range must fall within the limits established by approved samples.
Relevant Standards:
PBS-4-QBB5
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ASTM 1376
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Decorative Ceramic Paints

Decorative paints with glass substrates shall be from Pilkington Seraphic Glass or
Architect Approved equivalent. Colours (Delicolor Paints or Architect Approved
Equivalent) shall be matched to the RAl Colour System or other approved colour
range. Paint coverage shall be to within 6 mm of the edge of the glass.
Defects, inclUding scratches and pinholes shall not be visible when viewed at a
distance of 3 m.
Ceramic Colour backing shall be of 70% to 100% surface area coverage subject to
Ceramic Colour Pattern as specified by the Architect.
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Culling of panels, edge distance for colour coverage and ceramic pattem
orientation shall be closely cO-<lrdinated,
All Fully Tempered Seraphic Glass shall be manufactured, coated and installed
with the Roller Wave Distortion, I.e, peak to trough to peak, undulating vertically.
Warranty
All opacifiers shall be warranted for the warranty period.
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Submit manufacturer's certification that applied films and coatings will not be
detrimenlalto the glass or limit in any way the glass product warranty.
Opacifying films:
Provide approved opacifying films of polythene or polyester to restrict vision to
spandrel areas. Film shall be pigment black or approved dark colour to match
visual prototypes. Submit details.
Film shall be fully bonded to glass with solvent-based adhesive. Provide safetybacking restraint for fallout resistance.
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Provide approved opacifying paints. Submit details.
CURTAIN WALL GLASS
The curtain wall glass colour and type is nominated in the materials and finishes schedule
in Appendix 'A'. The glass is to comply with all the technical requirements listed.
Vision Glass
The vision glass is to form a continuous, transparent band around the building.
Blanked-off zones in front of columns andlor core walls are to be single skin and, at
these locations, a drained backpan cavity is to be provided together with curtain
wall insulation, unless noted otherwise.
Spandrel Glass
The spandrel glass is to have a drained backpan cavity behind, together with
thermal and fire insulation.
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In the event that Insulating Glass or Low Reflectivity Glass is used at the Spandrel
Zone, the backpan cavity shall be constructed as a 'Shadow Box'. All fixings will be
concealed and interior trims to all the inside edges shall be introduced. The inside
of the shedow box shall be finished with uniform colour. The colour is to specified
by the Architect after reviewing a Sub-eontractor supplied visual mock-up of
various backpan colours in multiple increments varying from SilverI Light Grey to
Black. The glass in this case will have no opacifier.
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the backpan cavity shall receive no special treatment (shall have no decorative
paint finishes) other than the requirements of this Specification. The glass in this
case shall have an Opacifier Coating. The Sub-contractor shall provide the
Architect with multiple Opacifier Colour Samples with the Optional Glasses at the
Architect's request and to the Architect's satisfaction. A Glass/Opacifier
combination shall be selected on this basis.
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GASKETS / WEATHER STRIPPING

Provide approved non-eellular Elastomeric extruded profiles, including gaskets, seals and
glazing accessories, required for a complete installation, in accordance with ASTM C864.
Submit details, including compatibility with adjacent components and sealanls. Indicate
sizes and locations on shop drawings.
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with AS 1288, and the recommendations of the glass manufacturer or glazing system.
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"Neoprene", or approved equivalent
Extruded profiles shall be smooth, of uniform dimensions, correctly selected for the
conditions of use, and free from componenls likely to bleed, stain or detrimentally affect
performance of the glazing. All producls shall be of ultra-violet resistant grade.
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Where indicated on the Drawings or required, provide dense profiles including flashings,
wiper seals and the like, complying with ASTM C864, as follows:
Shore A durometer hardness: 75 +/- 5 for solid profiles and 60 +/- 5 for hollow profiles
when tested in accordance with ASTM 02240.
Compression set 100% (168 hrs):. Not greater than 40% when tested in accordance
with ASTM 0395.
Soft proflles:
Where indicated on the Drawings or required, provide soft profiles including bulb seals,
sponge seals and the like, complying with ASTM C509, as follows:
Shore A durometer hardness: 40 +/- 5 when tested in.accordance with ASTM 02240.
Compression set (168 hrs): 30% +/- 5% when tested in accordance with ASTM 0395.
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Design and provide structural sealant glazing systems where indicated on the
Drawings, or otherwise if approved in writing. All glazing and sealanls shall comply
with manufacture~s recommendations, relevant Standards, and approved shop
drawings. Comply with minimum dimensional requirements for edge clearance,
edge cover, front clearance, back clearance, and as naquired by AS 1288 and
sealant manufacturer.
Structural seaianls shall be designed to a maximum of 138 kPa tensile stress.
Relevant Standards:
AAMA CW 13 - Structural sealant glazing systems (A Design Guide),
Aluminium Curtain Wall.
Dow Corning - Structural Glazing: Industry Code of Practice.
Experience of glaziers
For structural glazing, employ only personnel trained and experienced in structural
glazing installation. Each individual shall be required to qualify by demonstrating
experience, ability and knowledge of procedures. The names and details of
qualified glaZiers shall be recorded in structural gtazing logbook. Submit details.
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Provide approved elastomeric joint sealants and joint fillers where indicated on the
Drawings and required, Sealant type and installation method shall be in
accordance with manufacture~s recommendations suitable to the location,
function, substrates and performance requirements induding movement, air
infiltration, fire and acoustic requirements.
Submit complete details, specifications, installation and curing instructions,
including manufacture~s certification that the proposed product selections are
suitable for the joint types and are compatible with and non-staining, and nonbleeding to adjacent materials.
All sealants for each joint type shall be the same product and manufacturer.
Sealant fillers for floor surfaces shall be self-levelling.
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multi-component joint sealants.
ASTM C794 - Standard test method for adhesion-in-peel of elastomeric joint
sealants.
ASTM C962 - Standard guide for use of elastomeric joint sealants.
ASTM D2203 - Standard lest method for staining of caulking compounds and
sealants.
ASTM D412 - Standard test method for vulcanised rubber and thermoplastic
elastomers - Tension.
ASTM D897 - Tensile testing of adhesive bonds,
FGMA (GANA) - Sealants manual.
TT-S 001543A - Sealing compound, silicone rubber base (for caulking, sealing
and glazing in buildings and other structures),
TT-S 00227E - Sealing compound, elastomeric type, multi-<:omponent (for
caulking, sealing and glazing in bUildings and other structures).
TT-S 00230C - Sealing compound, elastomeric type, single component (for
caUlking, sealing and glazing in buildings and other structures).
TT-S 01657 - Sealing compound, single component butyl rubber based,
solvent release type (for buildings and other types of construction).
Movement requirements
Where sealants are used to seal movement joints, movement capability of sealant
shall be appropriate to expected maximum deflection or movement. Unless
otherwise approved, sealant depth for movement joints shall not exceed half the
joint Width.
Fire rated requirements

Provide approved fire-rated sealant and joint fillers where indicated or required,
Submit test results indicating fire rating and compliance with statutory
requirements. All fire rated products shall comply with the local Construction
Regulations.
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All proposed sealants and accessories shall be compallble with substrates,
adjacent materials, accessories and other sealants, and shall be non-staining and
non-bleeding.
Coloured Sealants
Provide coloured or palntable sealants where required In accordance with
approved samples. Sealants shall be resistant to staining due to dirt or pollution,
and shall be capable of cleaning.
Sealant Accessories
Provide all required accessories recommended by sealant manufacturer, including
backing rods, bond breaker tape and the like. Submit details.
Manufacturer's Standard Test Data
Submit manufacturer's standard test reports and certificates previously perfonmed
on proposed sealants, including details of the following characteristics:
Chemical composition.
Adhesion, bond strength, cohesion or tensile strength, and elongallon.
Compallbility.
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Colour stability.
Compression set.
Low-temperature flexibility.
Modulus of elasllcity.
Water absorption.
Effects of exposure to ozone and ultraviolet iight.
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to aluminium, glass and adjacent sealants and gaskets.
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Submit production and test records for sealants. Indicate test standards and
procedures, acceptance criteria and pass/fall rate.
Warranty:
All sealants shall be warranted for the warranty period for failure of, or due to, the
follOWing:
Cohesion and adhesion.
Change in hardness by more than +/- 5 points on the Shore A durometer scale.
Fade or change in colour by more than five Hunter Colour Difference Units as
measured by any spectrometer or colour meter in accordance with ASTM 0
2244 on an exposed coated surface which has been cleaned of external
deposits with clear water and a soft cloth.
Stain due to corrosion or bleeding of sealant.
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Where tapes are exposed in glazing rebates they are to be continuous and of uniform
colour. They are to align with the glass edge to within +/- 1mm. They shall be held in place
by a captive edge so as to be prevented from dislodging in the event of a breakdown to the
adhesive surfaces.
Tapes (including double-sided adhesive tapes) are not to be used to permanently hold any
curtain wall components in position. Spacer tapes are to be high density open cell
expanded foam and are to be installed in long lengths with no joins.
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or in place of a compression gasket in a glazing rebate.
Very High Bonding tapes (VHB) manufactured by 3M or equivalent may be used to
temporariiy hold secondary components (such as trims or flashing) in position until
mechanical fixings are installed or sealant has cured.
Comply with all requirements of fa9Bde sealants
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Tapes are to be by Norton or Architect approved equivalent. They are to be silicone

compatible, nongassing and non-staining.
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Backer rods are not to inhibit movement joints from allowing the designed movement of the
joint from occurring.
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Provide aluminum, steel brackets, clips, shims and reinforcements as required.
Provide stainless steel sleeve spacers suitable bearing pads, as required, to insure
free movement between surfaces where expansion and deflection movements are
intended. Provide nylon washers or pads of sizes and thicknesses (minimum 1/16")
recommended by the manufacturer to permanently prevent "freeze up". of joints.
Provide high impact polystyrene shim pads for static shims.
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Flashing required to join the system to adjacent construction shall be aluminum of

acceptable design and color.
Provide PVC coated open cell reticulated urethane foam baffles at all weep holes
or vent tubes. Size, length and porosity 10 meet water and air infiltration design
requirements.
Curtain wall insulation behind any curtain wall spandrel glass or metal panel shall
be a minimum of SOmm thick, mechanically attached to the adjoining curtain wall
frame and foil tape all perimeter joints. Comply with - Local Fa9ade Insulation and
Safing.
Fire saling at the slab edges shall be USG "Thermafiber" file backed mineral wool
safing or equal. Safing shall be minimum of 100mm thick and maximum of 200mm
wide and supported in place by galvanized impaling clips at a maximum of 600mm
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Backer rods are to be silicone compatible, non-gassing and non-staining. They are to be
compressed to limits specified by the Manufacturer and shall be located in a manner, which
prevents them from dislodging from the rebate that is being sealed.
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centers. Design of system must be the responsibility of the cOntractor. Apply

:'approved" Smoke Seal Compound at fire safing from safing to surrounding
substrates. Detail shall follow recommendations for similar assemblies.
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Where indicated on the Drawings or as required, provide approved silicone (or
other approved equivalent silicone compatible material) with the following
properties:
Shore A durometer hardness: 85 +1- 5 when tested in accordance with ASTM
02240.
Compression set (168 hrs): Not greater than 25% when tested in accordance
with ASTM 0395.
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locate setting blocks at quarter points unless otherwise approved but not less than
150 mm or 0.125 X glass width between edge of glass and edge of setting block.
Shims used with setting blocks shall be the same material as the setting block.
Setting blocks shall be secured against disloqgemenl. Setting Block lengths shall
be calculated in accordance with RSfi?R2
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Side Blocks
Where indicated on the Drawings or as required, provide approved side blocks of
dense material as follows:
Shore A durometer hardness: 55 +1- 5 when tested in accordance with ASTM

02240.
Install side block with 3 mm clearance between block and bearing surface. Block
shall be of sufficient length to prevent point loading on the glass. Side blocks are
not required where glass is supported along the vertical edges with structural
silicone. Side blocks of extruded silicone may be approved acceptable for IGUs
with silicone edge seals. Neoprene or EPDM side blocks may be approved only if
recommended by the IGU manufacturer.
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Provide approved friction-reducing pads to separate moving surfaces at all
connections subject to thermal or other movement (acceptable materials include
Teflon). Pads shall have minimum 3 mm thickness, shall sufficiently reduce friction
to perma movement, shall be resistant to wear, shall positively retained in position
(open ended slots are not acceptable). Pads shall not be subjected to heat damage
from welding or cutting, or to excessive pressure from over-tightening of bolts.
Shims
Provide shims where necessary up to but not exceeding the limits specified on the
drawings and designed for in the engineering calculations. Shims which transfer
shear forces shall be steel plates, set in a staggered pattern and fillet welded to
each other and adjacent steel surfaces. Design shims and welds to support the
applied loads. Polypropylene shims may be approved at static connections where
shims transfer only compressive loads.
Contact With Stnuctural Silicone Sealants

Extruded profiles in contact with stnuctural silicone sealants shall be approved heat
cured silicone nubber extruded in the same colour as the sealant. Submit details.
Gasket profiles shall produce a glass edge pressure not less than 7.2 Nlmm or
more than 17.5 N/mm.
Backpan
All backpans are 10 be aluminium 2mm min thickness, fully sealed with backing
rods and approved sealant to form a drained spandrel cavity at unitised areas. All
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Back-pan installation details shall allow for all possible movements, installation and
fabrication tolerances. Back-pan construction should have folded back edges
providing a continuous sealing edge. Back-pans to spandrel glass shall be painted
to Architect Specified colour. Provided colour mock-ups as per the requirement in
this specification.
Insulation
Spandrel glass and other non-VISion areas shall have a minimum thermal
resistance of 10.8ft'.Hr.oF. fBtu (l.gm'kNI) and shall comprise black colour (or
colour to Architect's specification) sealed aluminium foil backed insulation panel.
(USG Thermafibre CW90 50mm or Approved equivalent). The insulation is to be
positioned behind fully sealed backpans.
Fire Slop
The continuous gap between the curtain wall insulation and the concrete slab edge
is to be filled with a relevant Authority approved mineral fibre insulation material
with a 2 hour fire resistant period. Walls that form a compartment within the
building must be separated with fire rated insulation for the full height.
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the face system is minimal and acceptable to the architect.
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Provide 1mm thick sealed Galvalume sheet with USG Firesafing (or Architect
approved eqUivalent) back up as a continuous smoke seal between the slab edge
and the curtain wall at each slab level. Sealant shall be USG SmokeSeal or
Architect approved equivalent.
Internal Wall Lining

Internal lining are to be installed by others unless specifically stated or the internal
lining is part of the unitised system.
trims to head, sill, & jambs

Internal trims are to be provided to sills, jambs and ceiling transoms at all Ooors.
These trims are to provide a uniform surface, with hairline joints.
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All window hardware is to be of a proprietary type stainless steel, (grade 316 for
exposed external elements and grade 304 for all other elements non-visible and
weather protected), which has been fUlly designed and tested. Load capacity
tables provided by the Supplier are to be submitted, together with test results, if
reqUired. Operable vents, formed of extruded aluminium with a profiled handle,
shall be constructed with end pieces, which have been cut to match the end profile
of the vent extrusion. The profile of the handle shall be designed in association with
the Architect to ensure its operability in terms of depth and access for recoverability
of the vent when it is in open position.
LOCKING SYSTEM
Locking System for operable vents shall be Ferco Multi-Point Locking System or
Architect Approved Equivalent. Handle shall be located at mid-point of operable
vent on the vertical face. The handie in the open position should not obstruct the
action of the outward opening vent.
Locking Points shall be calculated based on acceptable vent deOection and stress
limits.The locking system shall be fully concealed within the body of the vent frame
and shall lock into a concealed location.
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The vents shall be manually opened to a point of full extension allowing the full
cross-sectional area of the vent opening to be vented. At full extension there shall
be a 'limiting device', which shall be adequate to restrain the open vent in full wind
loading conditions. The restraint shall be designed so that the vent may be
manually closed without compromising the future functioning of the 'limiting device'
Hinges for the vent shall be extruded and punched and shall run the full length of
the operable vent. The hinges shall be free-moving but shall be designed to a
'snug' fit, so as to prevent any vibralion of the vent in e~her closed or open
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Door hinges shall be Dorma concealed spring hinges or Architect approved
equivalent.
Door locks and handles shall be Dorma or Architect approved equivalent. Locking
mechanisms shall be Chubb or Arch~ect approved equivalent and shall be based
on a Master-Keying System.AII hardware shall be Grade 304 or 316 Stainless
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unless otherwise specified.
Doors within the Glass WalVShop-Front Glazing have special requirements as set
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In the event that a BMU Sub-contractor has not been appointed, the Curtain Wall
Sub-eontractor shall supply and install the BMU socket restraints and Heback
plungers. Said restraints are to be installed at 2.5m intervals and at every 5th
storey. Socket restraints are to be 'Lockwell' or Architect Approved Equivalent.
Tieback plungers are to of minimum three-ball design.
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BMU Sockets are to be supplied by the BMU Subcontractor and are to be setout
at specified locations as determined by the BMU Sub-contractor. Final locations
are to be approved by Architect. These sockets are to be specified according to
appropriate load capac~ies as set down in the BMU Socket Manufacture(s
Technical Specifications. BMU restraint sockets and tieback plungers are to be
supplied by the BMU Sub-conlractor and installed by the Curtain Wan Subcontractor. BMU restraint sockets must be incorporated for testing of the
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Louvres & Grilles

Provide approved proprietary louvre/grillage assemblies complete with all
accessories and fiXings, together with structural calculations for blades, frames,
fixings, and blanked off sections. Submit draWings and details including structural
and test data for Buildings Department comment.
Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings, finish shall match adjacent cladding
system finish.
Design and/or select external louvre/grillage assemblies to withstand the required
design wind pressure without failure or permanent distortion of members, and
Without blade nuller. Structural frames and stiffening rib members shall not denect
by an amount greater than span/240 when tested the reqUired design wind
pressure.
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Where required for access, provide framed and hinged louvered access doors to
match adjacent louvres_ Install louvres/grillage into frames by methods that resist
unauthorised removal.
Operable Louvres
Operable louvres are to be waterproof and weatherproof and selfdraining. They
are to be clear natural anodised, unless otherwise indicated.
rcMectural Louvres
Architectural louvres/grillage are not required to be weatherproof, but the cavity
between them and the structural slab is to be fully flashed and sealed with a
stainless steel flashing.
The finish on Architectural Louvres and Grillage is to be painted to match the

curtain wall, unless otherwise indicated.
Air flow:
Design louvre/grillage assemblies with a free area of at least 50% to allow for free
air flow requirements indicated on the Drawings. Submit verification of compliance
with free-air movement requirements.
Submit manufacture~s test reports, including previous tests of identical louvre

design, or tests of the actual louvre to be used or a representative prototype.
eather Protection and Drainage
Design and install external louvre assemblies to be waterproof and weatherproofUnless otherwise approved, external louvres or louvres subject to wind and
weather shall incorporate two stage blade design.
Louvre assemblies shall be selfdraining with internal drainage channels and
outlets as required. Provide slainless steel or aluminium drip trays where indicated
on Drawings.
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external louvre assembiies, and blank off ptates to all other false louvres_ Mesh
opening shall not exceed 10 mm x 10mm.
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Louvres to plant rooms shall be designed to be removed and reinstalled if

required, for the removall replacement of major plant items.
Provide all required flashings, baffles, trims, cappings and the like to prevent the
entry of water and weather, and make neat and clean junctions with the base
structure and adjoining worie Where visible, provide matching materials and
finishes_ Include all fixings and sealing.
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materials, with protective coatings as required. Flashing shall be factory fabricated
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uninterrupted lengths. Corners shall be accurately scribed and mitred. If the
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Where flashings are fitted to pre-formed rebates, coordinate cast-in grooves or

reglets as required.
Construct weep holes as required to enable the passage of moisture to the outside
of the building. Lap and seal all flashings by approved methods. Submit details.
Relevant Standards:
BS 6561 - Specification for zinc alloy sheet and strip for building.
ASTM 01149 Test method for rubber deterioration - Surface ozone cracking in a chamber (F
Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, types and locations shall be as

follows:
Concrete wall flashings at every second storey: Stainless steel sheel
Concrete floor flashings at every storey: Stainless steel sheet
Louvre flashings: Stainless steel sheet.
Continuous horizontal and vertical smoke flashings: Zincanneal steel.
Feature column flashing at every second storey: Stainless ste.el sheel
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Material shall be aluminium sheet, not less than 0.4 mm or more than 1.0 mm
thick. in accordance with AS 1734. Type A3203 or 05050, containing magnesium
or manganese or both, with a maximum copper content of 0.25%.
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01149 with negard to ozone and flame resistance. The materials shall have the
following properties:
Shore hardness: 70 - 80 degrees
Minimum tensile strength: 13.8 mPa
Minimum elongation at break: 150%
Minimum tear stnength: 1.38 mPa
Smoke barriers:
Provide smoke barrier seals between the back of all paneis and the concrete
structure of the floor level opposite. in accordance with the requirements of the
relevant Statutory Authorities and Codes of Practice for Fire resistance 1996.
Submit complete details of proposed fire barrier construction along with evidence
of system approval by the relevant Authorities.
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All concrete surfaces that ane not prolected by an air-sealed curtain wall shall be
surface protected. These surfaces are typically behind stone cladding, aluminium
rainscreen cladding and louvres.
The surface prolection shall be an anti-carbonalion coating. Vandex or an Architect
approved equivalent.
All fire-rated doors and ironmongery shall be provided and installed in accordance
with the Door Schedule. Certificates shall be provided demonstrating conformance
with Relevant Codes of Practice and local Fire Service Departments Regulations
and Approved Standards for fire-rated construction and satisfying regulations for
means of escape.
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Co-ordinate with the Electrical Sulrconlractor for lhe details of connection tabs and
make all necessary provisions for the earthing strap connection. Earthing straps
are to be provided and installed by Electrical Services Sub-contractor.
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for the structural requirements, applied finishes and projecl conditions not less than
the strength and durability properties of the alloy and temper designated in the
relevant Slandards. Submit details including proposed alloy types with supporting
justification data.
All aluminium materials shall be of consistent high quality regardless of source.
Extruded structural components are not to be manufactured from recycled
aluminium.
Manufacturers shall be approved established manufacturers with a reputation for
producing high quality materials. Submit details.
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ASTM B221 - Specificalion for aiuminium alloy extruded bars, rods, wire, shapes and
tubes.
ASTM B429 - Specifica~on lor aluminium alloy extruded pipe and tube.
ASTM B483 - Specification for aluminium alloy drawn tubes for general-purpose
applications.
ASTM B209 - Specification for aluminium alloy sheet and plate.
ASTM B247 - Specification for aluminium alloy die forgings, hand forgings. and rolled
ring forgings.
ASTM B026 - Specification for aiuminium alloy sand castings.
Quality and certification
Submit manufacture~s certificate of compliance or test report for each batch of
aluminium supplied. Each batch shall be suitably identified and cross-referenced
wilh the certificate.
Quality control. .measures shall ensure that malerials are inspecled before
shipmenl Where the required lesting has not been done, finishes requirements are
not satisfied, does not fall within the colour range endorsed by the architect, or has
not been processed in accordance w~h the specification, then it shall not be
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BS 1161- Specification for aluminium alloy sections for structural purposes.

BS 1470 - Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for
engineering purposes - plate, sheet and strip.
BS 1471 - Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy for
engineering purposes ~ drawn tubes.
engineering purposes - rivet. bolt and screw stock.
engineering purposes: bars, extruded round tubes and sections.
BS 4873- Specification for aluminium alloy windows.
BS8118- The structural use of aluminium.
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Unless otherwise indicated or approved, sheet alloy that is to be anodised shall be
Grade 11 OO-H14.
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Unless otherwise indicated or required, extruded aluminium alloy shall be Grade
6061 or 6063, Temper T5 or T6. The selected material is to be suitable for
anodising and all exposed sections shall be of the same material to assist in
providing unifonmity of anodised finish.
Extrusion shapes and thickness shall withstand all required loads, and shall be
rigid with straight and sharply defined profiles, free of draw marks. Structural
sections minimum wall thickness is 3.0mm, and the minimum wall thickness of
non-structurat trims is 1.5mm.
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Extrusion walls and screw flutes shall be of sufficient thickness for all fixings
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FABRICATION
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All parts of the wall shall be of the materials, design, sizes and thicknesses shown
or called for on the draWings herein specified. Methods of fabrication and assembly
however, unless otherwise specifically stated, shall be at the discretion of the
manufacturer subject to acceptance by the Architect.
Fabricate components of the system at factory. ready for field installation. Make all
cutouts for penetrations at the factory, wherever possible.
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requirements specified.
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as detaiied on the drawings in the factory wherever practical and with a minimum
of field fabrication.
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All fitting and assembly work shall be done in the shop
Exposed fasteners on finished surfaces will not be permilted.
Protection against galvanic action shall be provided wherever dissimilar metals are
in contact. except in the case of aluminum in contact with galvanized steel, zinc or
relatively small areas of stainless steel or nickel silver (white bronze). This
protection shall be provided by painting the dissimilar metal surfaces with a heavy
coat of zinc primer or by application of appropriate sealant or tape or other
approved galvanic isolator.
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Aluminum which is to be in contact with cured concrete, mortar or plaster shall

have the contact surfaces protected. This shall be accomplished by the use of a
heavy coat of bituminous paint applied to the aluminum, or other penmanent
separator on concealed contact surfaces .of the aluminum before assembly or
installation.
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Items of carbon steel. unless galvanized or scheduled for other finish, shall be
thoroughly cleaned of all loose scale, filings. dirt and other foreign malter and shail
be painted with zinc chromate primer, complying with relevant Specification and
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Welding Society and shall be done with electrodes by methods recommended by
the suppliers of the metals being welded. Type. size and spacings of welds shall be
as shown on approved shop drawings and structural calculations. Paint all field
welds with zinc rich primer.
Welds behind finished surfaces shall be done as to minimize distortion andlor
discoloration on the finished side. Weld splatter and welding oxides on finished
surfaces shall be removed by de-scaling andl or grinding. Telegraphing of welds a
finished surface will not be accepted.
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All work shall be performed by skilled workmen. especially trained and experienced
in this type of work. If Ihe Contractor chooses to sub-contract the installation of
work, the proposed sub-contractors qualifications shall be approved by the
Architect and General Contractor.
Bench marks for elevation and building line offsel marks for alignment shall be
established on each floor by the General Contractor. who shall be responsible for
their accuracy. Should any error be found in their location, the Contractor shall so
notify the General Contractor in writing, and installation work shall not proceed in
the affected area until the errors have been corrected.
After lines and grades have been established, and before beginning installation in
any area, the Contractor shall examine all parts of the Slructure on which the wall
'is to be placed in that area. Should any conditions be found which, in his opinion
will prevent the proper execution of his work, he shall report such condition in
writing to the Architect and the General Contractor. Installation work shall not
proceed in' that area until such conditions are corrected or adjusted to the
satisfaction of the Architect and the Contractor. Commencement of work shall
constitute acceptance of surrounding conditions.
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The Curtain Wall Sub-contractor is required to make provision for Interfacing and
co-ordinating with olher trades, services and systems on site being carried out
under separate contracts. The following are a list detailing the trades that are to be
considered. The scope of interfacing required by the Curtain Wall Subcontractor
shall not be limited by this list.
Primary and secondary structures (reinforced concrete and steel)

All building Mechanical and Electrical systems (HVAC, Hydraulic, LV, ELV,
Lighting and Signage-including video/LED screens, PA, IT Systems,
Communication systems, Security systems, BMS, MBMS)
Internal partitions, balustrades and wall finishes
Internal floor finishes including raised floors
Internal suspended ceilings and other ceiling finishes
Building Maintenance Units (BMU)
All integrated, nonintegrated, illuminated and non-illuminated signage and
other information display systems.
External paving and landscaping
All roofing and weather proofing works
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All materials, design and installation necessary for the drainage of all cladding
systems shall be provided by the Curtain Wall Sub-contractor. The design of
system drainage shall be co-ordinated with the works of the ElM Sub-contractor
where necessary. Connection of external gullers and flashed areas to drainage
pipes shall by the ElM Sub-contractor.
Lighting
Design of lighting, which is integral to, or interfaces with any of the cladding
systems, shall be fully co-ordinated with the Lighting Sub-contractor. The housings
and conduits shall be provided to the CurtainWall Sub-contractor by the Lighting
Sub-contractor for installation by the Curtain-Wall Sub-contractor. All openings
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around conduits in the curtain wali system shali be properly designed, co-ordinated
and sealed.
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All Security Systems and Fire Services which interface with the external cladding
systems including locking mechanisms, intercoms, PA systems, CCNs, fire
services inlet cabinets, fire service control panels. and so forth shali be
incorporated into the design of the cladding systems ",here necessary. This shall
include provision of openings, lockable hinged panels with glazed in-fill lites where
required, concealed conduits and appropriate ironmongery as is necessary. All ElM
eqUipment shall be provided and installed by the ElM Sub-eontractor. The works of
the Cladding Sub-contractor shall be rigorously co-ordinated with the technical
requirements of the ElM Sub-contractor and the aesthetic requirements of the
Architect Where there is uncertainty regarding location or extent of co-ordinated
works, the Architect shall be consulted and approval received before any required
fabrication of the cladding works may proceed.
Signage And Information Display Systems

Signage Boxes and Infonmation Display Systems shali be fitted with a hinged heal
strengthened glass cover that allow the inside and outside of the glass to be
cieaned and the lights to be replaced. For Infonmation Display Systems of a larger
scale, the Manufacturer's instaliation and maintenance requirements shali be
'complied with. A Manufacturer's certificate of compliance shall be submitted to the
Architect by the Curtain-Wall Sub-contractor upon completion of the works.
otherwise all housings and conduits shall be provided by the Signage/Lighting
Sub-contractor to the Curtain Wall Sub-contractor for instaliation. Wiring,
luminaries and lights shali be provided and instalied by the Lighting Sub-contractor.
The Curtain Wali Sub-contractor shali provide access to the instalied cladding
works for the Lighting Sub-contractor's installation needs. All works shali be closely
co-ordinated.
ElM Louvres
At louvre locations in front of duct work for intake or exhaust the curtain wali Subcontractor shali liase with the ElM Sub-contractor to provide a fUlly integrated detail
alioWing for access to the duct and louvres for both maintenance and cleaning. The
louvre assembly shali be noise and vibration free and shall provide the 50%
minimum free area required for duct performance. The curtain wall Sub-contractor
shali provide a metal coliar for connection of the ductwork to the ElM Louvres.
BMU System
The Curtain-Wall Sub-contractor shall co-ordinate ciosely with the BMU Subcontractor. Refer to Clause 184 - 'BMU Loads' and Clause 265 - 'BMU Restraint
Sockets and Tie-Back Plungers', of this Specification.
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Embeds shall be designed and furnished by the Curtain Wali Contractor for
placement, in surrounding conditions per layout and placement furnished by the
Curtain Wali Contractor. Design to be based upon concrete slab strength as
specified in other sections.
Install exterior wali components plumb, level, accurately aligned and accurately
located reference to lines and floor levels. Adjust work to conform with the foliowing
tolerances (maximum variations).
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Plumb variations such as faces of exterior column and walls are plus and
minus 1" in 100' and plus or minus 2" for total height of the tower.
b. Variation from levels shown on drawings such as top and bottom surfaces
of floor slabs and spandrel beams shall be plus or minus 1.
c. Variation from location shown on drawings such as outer faces of walls,
framing members and floor slabs shall be plus or minus 1".
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approved shop drawings are maintained, all parts of the melal curtain wall,
when completed, shall be within the following tolerances:
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Anchorage of the wall to the structure shall be by approved methO!ls in strict

accordance with accepted shop erection drawings. Supporting brackets shall be so
designed as to provide three-dimensional adjustment and accurate location. Once
wall is properly positioned, all connections so designated on accepted shop
drawings shall be ngidly fixed by welding or other positive mechanical means.
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Expaflsion anchorage shall be so designated to provide for thermal and building

movements. Anchorage design shall provide for unrestricted movement
Molybdenum-disulfide filled nylon ("nylatron") slip pads or washers shall be used at
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abutting end to end in line: 1/32".
Maximum variation from plane or location shown on approved shop
drawings: 1/8" per 12' length or in any total length.
all thermal or dynamic anchors.
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All exposed work shall be carefully matched to produce continuity of line and
design with all joints, unless otherwise shown or specified being accurately fitted
and rigidly secured. Exposed edges shall be finished to match face of the work.
F.
All welding shall be done by skilled mechanics qualified or licensed in accord with
local bUilding regulations, and shall conform to the recommended practices of the
American Welding SOciety. Special care shall be taken to protect glass, granite and
other finished surfaces from damage and to prevent causing fLres. All welds must
be prepared and touched up with zinc rich primer.
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Any weld splatter on glass or exposed surfaces will be cause for rejectiofl of glass
or other exposed material. Glass with weld splatter will be replaced with no cost to
the Owner.
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Glazing:
Sealing specifLed shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's printed
instructions, and shall be applied only by mechanics especially trained or
experienced in their use. Before applying sealant, all mortar, dirt, dust, moisture
and other foreign matter shall be completeiy removed from surfaces it will contact.
Adjoining surfaces shall be masked when required to maintain a clean afld neat
appearance. Sealing compounds shall be tooled to fill the joint and provide a
smooth finished surface.
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The glazing logbook shall be available for inspection at any time without notice.
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Daily air temperature inside and outside the factory. Temperature and humidity
in glazing room and sealant storage area (if different). Structural glazing shall
striclly follow sealant manufacturers gUidelines.
Tape and accessory manufacturers and types.
Test results, including skin over", "de-glaze, and "hand pull" results, as
applicable.
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Site glazing shall be carried out by approved glaziers under the supervision of the
factory supervisor as for factory glazing in accordance with BS952 or AS 1288.
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Check and confirm all dimensions on site before ordering or cutting glass. Check
that openings are square, and in required plane. Rectify defecls prior to giazing
Ensure that all weep holes and drainage channels are unobstructed and free of
debris including alkaline material likely to etch glass.
On completion replace damaged glass and leave the work clean, polished, free
from defects, and in good condition.
Warranty for the warranty Period must be obtained from Sealant manufacturer for
all s~e glazing.
Structural glazing logbooks:
In addition to the requirements for the glazing logbook, maintain on a daily basis
and subm~ progressively structural glazing logbooks. As a minimum the logbook
shall contain:
Identification number of each structural glazed unit and its location in the
building.
The production lot numbers of the structural sealant used on each unit.
The units subjected to site adhesion tests, and the test results.
Site glazed or reglazed units, if any.
Adhesion test results at the base metaUcoating interface
Adhesion test results at the coaling/sealant interface
Quality of completed units on a statistically valid basis
Structural glazing worikmanshlp:
The dead load of the glass shall be fully supported by the setting blocks in the
installed position, and fully engaged with the setting blocks prior to the application
of structural adhesive.
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Structural glazing shall be carried oul in the faclory except for approved on-site
glass replacement.
Approval will not be given for structural site glazing unless:
The design provides for independent support of the glass unlil the structural
adhesive has fully cured.
The manufacturer certifies in writing the suitability and experience of individual
glaziers.
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Back seals and bridge seals al gullers and between slone supporting slruclure,
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PROTECTION AND CLEANING
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Malerlal Prolecllon:
Before, during and after installation on a unit-by-unit basis, the Sub-contractor shall
provide all necessary protection for all exposed members/componenls of the
curtain wall, both the interior and exterior. Film shall be as recommended by the
aluminium and painl finish manufaclurer and glass supplier.
The Sub-contractor shall be responsible for the prolection of all uninstalled works
and completed works before Practical Completion or Handover 10 Employer,
whichever is earlier. Upon completion of works, the Sub-contractor shall provide
proteclion 10 the completed works 10 the salisfaction of the architect. Joint
inspection shall be carried oul by Ihe Main Conlraclor and Sub-contractor, and
shall record Ihal the works have been sUilably protected. Should any damage
incurred 10 Ihe protection before Praclical Complelion or Handover to Employer,
whichever is earlier, the Main Contractor has the dUty to inform the Sub-contraclor
10 make good the proleclion al once. Should any damage incurred 10 the damaged
works before Practical Completion or Handover to Employer, a fair judgement shall
be made by the Architect, al the request of the Main Contractor or Sub-contractor
as 10 who should be responsible for the incurred damage.
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prolective film and clean the exposed surfaces.
The Sub-conlractor is to ensure that he will have sufficienl slock of the various
types of glass used in Ihe Sub-contract works on hand for the purpose of
replacement of breakage of glass immedialely upon being informed. Should there
be any dispule as to what party will be liable or responsible for the breakage, the
mailer will be sellied only after replacement.
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GlaZed openings shall be identified by suitable warning tapes or lIags that could be
allached to the framing of the opening, with a non-staining adhesive (or similar).
Tapes or flags shall not be in contact with the glass.
Progressive cleaning:
Clean the work area and progressively remove debris, waste, excess materials and
the like from the work area on a daily basis and maintain the works areas allocated
for Ihis contract in a state of cleanliness at all times.
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Fina. cleanlng:.
Immediately before handover of the curtain wall to Ihe Client, clean the work area
thoroughly and clean the interior and exterior of the finished work to remove all
marks, soiling, stains and the like. EXlerior final clean shouid include a pre-rinse
waler spray 10 remove any abrasive particles prior 10 the use of T-bars for cleaning
with mild delergent solution.
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The Sub-contractor must provide written verification that cleaning agents are
compatible with finished aluminium, glass, glazing materials and sealants.
Finished wor1< shall be free from defects and mechanical imperfections such as
scratches, scrapes, dents, and abrasion.
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access to a floor or particular area for the installation of the Curtain Wall. The Main
Contractor shall provide any such additional protection or supervision of other
trades as may be required to protect the installation from damage.
Adjacent work by others.

At the completion of all adjacent wor1< by others, including services work, attend the
Site, inspect the work areas generally, and repair all damage, complete or make
good finishing, trimming and sealing, and replace any damaged or dislodged work.
Commissioning:
At completion of installation, commission, test and adjust as required, all manual
and mechanical operating components in all functional modes.
Architectural finishes:
At completion of installation, wrap or cover architectural finishes to avoid soiling,
damage, or wear and tear during subsequent building activities. Otherwise, clean
and maintain finished work as frequently as necessary throughout remainder of
construction period. Protection shall be designed for removal without damage to
finished surfaces. Any damaged to finishes shall be required/replaced at no
additional cost to the employer.
Glass:
The Sub-contractor shall be responsible for removal and replacement of any glass
that is broken, cracked, abraded, chipped, scratched, etched, stained, or damaged
in other ways before or dUring installation. Defects will be assessed in accordance
with ASTM1036.
Handover:
Immediately before the time of final acceptance the Sub-contractor shall
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Prepare a 'Cleaning and Maintenance Manual" listing the types of cleaning

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wall system secondary gutters during erection. Provide temporary closures to
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ACCEPTANCE
Installed materials which are damaged, or which in the opinion of the Architect do
not conform to the specification requirements, shall be removed and replaced with
acceptable material at no additional cost to ihe Owner.
Demonstrate proper cleaning methods and materials to Owners maintenance
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Provide "As built" shop and maintenance manuals per requirements cf the project
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cleanliness. The insulation shall not be installed until the Architect or the Owner's
representative accepts the condition of the gulter system.
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APPENDIX 'A' MATERIALS FINISHES SCHEDULE

A
Curtain Wall Glass

The following table shows glass for the Curtain Wall Glass Design. The Tender is to be
based on the glass supplier as nominated in the table below or Architect approved
equivalent. All glass must meet technical requirements outlined in this specification.
TENDER A
Location
Type
GL-V1
GL-V2
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GL-V4
GLS1
GL-S2
Configuration
Unitised
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Podium
Glazing,
Point Fixed
With Fins
Fins
Unitised
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Light
Coeff.
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IGU 6mm Glaverbel 'Sunergy'

Green HIS + 12mm Air Space
+ 6mm Clear -ARRBale~ Glass
or eauivalent as soecified
IGU 6mm Glaverbel 'Sunergy'
Azur HIS + 12mm Air Space +
6mm Clear A""eales Glass or
enuivalent as snecified
IGU 6mm Glaverbel Clear
Toughened + 12mm Air Space
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Glass
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soecified
19mm Toun'hened
'Sunergy"
6mm
Glaverel
Green HIS orequivalent as
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6mm Glaverel 'Sunergy' Azur
HIS or equivalent as specified
Spandrel Glass - Option for Ceramic Frit or With Opacifier Film

Vision Glass
- Option for Low E Glass on Surface 3 of IGU
- Option lor Sunergy Clear for GL-V3 on Surface 2 and Low E on Surface 3
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Aluminium Finish - Exterior (InclUding Features)

Exposed exterior aluminium finishes to be PVF2 (3 coat System) coated.
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Interior aluminium shall be natural anodised (25 micron) (inclUding closure panels) or
powder coat finish to match the exterior.
Grilles
Grilles at M&E I Refuge Floors:
PVF2 (3-<:oat system) painted aluminium (3mm thickness min). Colour to be advised by the
ClienVArchitect
Soffit Returns
Aluminium shall be natural anodised (25 micron) or PVF2 to match typical frames.
Ventilators at Typical Floors

Top-hung with stainless steel hardware and extruded hinges
Backpans
All backpans to be polyester powder coated aluminium (min 2mm thick) unless noted
otherwise. Colour as per Architects requirements.
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APPENDIX 'B' BASE BUILDING MOVEMENTS
BUilding Movement under wind load:
1.
Maximum building drift = HI400

Maximum inter-storey drift = h/300
Where 'H' is the overall building height measured from -1.00mPD.:t and h is the storey
height under consideration.
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Vertical Deformations
Relative vertical deflection of beam or slab between any two floors due to live load and
creep =.:t 25mm or 1/250 of span length whichever is more onerous.
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horizontally and vertically during and after construction. Allowance for permanent
deflections from differential settlement:
10mm horizontal deflection between any two noors, 1/1000 storey height vertical
danection batween any two floors
The allowance shall be additional to that for concrete tolerance. The system shall be
designed to accommodate the worst possible combination of effects.
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General notes .beet oulliniQ;;
materiaJ---;;-ccification
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load facton
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codes ornractice used in the desi~
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uofactored dead load; imposed load, and wind load capacities for
embeds
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embed tvne and location
ElevatioDs I Pins Showln~s
Location of embeds (which shan be cross referenced to) load
schedule
b.
General anaDO'cment of mullions/transoms beams & coLulI1Ds
c.
General arraovemcnt of sunJVlrt structure and
d.
Settin--;-out dimCllSions and levels
Detail draw.:o;s with sufficient sections to show
l1eoeral atranllcmcnt of elements
b.
transfer to loadin's/lo.d-n.tbs
c.
methodolo~ for watemroo!in and drainue
For embed remedial proposal, the (ollowing to be submitted
additionally.
Out of tolerance Embed location.
b.
Remedi~roDosaf7addilioDal embed ete-:1
Calculations
Contents sheet's'
Contc:ots included
Des~is deta1li.a.O' the rollowing
General arrangement of structure accompanied by diagrams to show
Load naths I stabilitv etc.
Desj;"n criteria sheeu outlinincr:
codes of nractice used in desicrn
b.
factors of safetv used m des;;:;;c.
~uter analvsis;:;r~used in desim
d.
specifications (proof stresses, B-values allowable stresses
etc.
Co~uter an~is nriot outs should include the roUowinG
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b. ~bical outnut sbowincr deflected shanes:
c.
grapbical output showing bending moments, shears, plate bending
framinv
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graphical input showing location of pins, staclc joints. support type
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e. --;:;:;;::;-bical innut showino location of ,mntied Loads.
Detailed ulcuJatioDs sball include the followio ...:
dia;;::;;-to show detail bein2 considered in calculation
b.
load derivation include F.O.S.
c. iustificatioQ of stresses/deflections
d.
referenceS;stem to drawinGS bv wav of diaP'T'llms I detail marks
As aD appendix, extracts or relevant manufacturers catalogues shan be
iocltlded 'noad tables and the like'
Anneodix included
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Reason for remedial nroDosat
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See attached Testing Schedule indicating scope of Prototype Performance Testing and other
testing.
TESTING SCHEDULE:
NO.
I CONTRACTOR SUBMiSSiON
TEST
1
2
3
4
Cast-In Plates
Cast-In Channels
Masonry Anchors
Performance MockUo
4.1
Vent Open Cvcles
4.2
Air Infiltration
4.3
Static Water
4.4
Dvnamic Water
4.5
Structural
4.6
Racking
4.7
Repeat Static Water
5
Aluminium Studs
6
Louvres
7
Not Used
8
Fire Testino
9
Acoustic
10
Structural Silicone
10.1 Butterflv (2 Partl
10.2 Peel
10.3 Snao
10.4 Adhesion
10.5 Doolaze
10.6 Box Test (Load Test)
11
BMU Tie Back
12
Glass
12.1 Heat Soak Test
12.2 Roller
Wave
Distortion
12.3 Distortion (Normal)
13
Screw Race Pull-Qut
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Weld Testino
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Sash Testino
Full Size Mock-up Tests Required:

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Number of tests and testing zones to be advised. Refer elevation drawings
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APPENDIX 'E' MATERIALS OFFERED LIST

TO BE COMPLETED BY CURTAIN WALL SUB-CONTRACTOR AT TIME OF TENDER
Material or Component
Product Name, Source Country, Fabrication Location,

Assemblv Location and Flnishlna Location
Glass
#1 Curtain Wall - Vision
#2 Podium - Vision
Extrusions
Extrusion Finishes
Caooinas
Caooina Finishes
Panels
Panel Finishes
Soffits
Louvres M&E Floors
Louvres - Roof
Stainless Steel Mesh
FixinQ Hardware
Door IronmonQery
Hinge -Operable Vents
Locks -Ooerable vents
Insulation
Firestop
Backoans
Internal Linina
Smokeseal
Weather Sealant
Structural Silicone
Gaskets
Embeds
Cast-In Plates
Masonry Anchors
Brackets
Flashina
Anti-Carbonation Coatina
Stainless Steel Fixinos
Steel Frames
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a) Company experience in inslallation/fabrication of panels in such quantity and quality
b) Must have a track record in Untlized Curtain wall for the past 5 years
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a) Must have at least 20.000 sqr m production capacity per month for panels manufacturing
b) Musl have a fully operational factory facility in Europe or close proximity that is sel up to
produce the required quality of panels
c) The factory must have produced grade A curtain wall panels previously.
d) Project references.
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Design Capability
a) Must have an experienced Design manager and project team with minimum 10 years
experience in unitised far;ade design.
b) The proposed project manager would have worked on projects of similar magnitude as this
with a minimum relevant work experience of 10 years.
4)
Proposed Working Team

a) All staff must be locally employed with minimum 5 years working experience with unmsed
curtain wall and glass structures.
b) Installation crew must have worked with the contractor previously and must have minimum
5 years working experience installing unitised curtain wall systems. Submit CVs of the
inslallation team.
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Volume 2

Summa-Libya for Construction JSC

Hashoo Group Ltd.

AI Baher. Tripoli, libya

The Burj UI Behar-Tripoli

HASHOO GROUP LTD

Arth- Sol Facades I Tripoli I Curtain Wall Specs I Aug 06/"1

The Burj Ul Behar-Tripoli

DESIGN AND BUILD PACKAGE FOR ALUMINIUM GLAZED CURTAIN WALLS

The following items are excluded:

Arch- Sol Facades I Tripoli I Curtlm Wall Spc:a' Aug 061 vI

SUfj AI Baher, Tripoli, libya

Language and Communication

The Sub-contractor is to provide an experienced Design Manager and Quality

Exterior aluminum curtain wall, window wall, windows, doors, canopies,

curtain wall systems.

All anchorage of above components, including pre-set inserts in concrete slab,

Field testing of installed work

Pro-type performance Testing at approved laboratory.

Patching of sprayed on fire proofing at kickers, anchor, or bracing attachments

Protection and cleaning.

All engineering calculations and shop drawings of the system, including

Connection of lightning protection system lead wires to curtain wall and

The Tender Drawings and Specification are written in English.

The Burj UI Behar-Tripoli

Arch- Sol F.c:adcs /Tripoli ICuru..in Wall Spca; I Aug 06' vi

Burj AI Baher, Tripoli. Libya

The Bwj Ul Behar-Tripoli

panel systems atlypical areas.

Provide all material samples as requested by the Architect.

Integration of exterior light fixtures,

Coordination of window washing or Building Maintenance Equipment,

conduit, transformers and

CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM

Panels must be shop-glazed

Arch- Sol facades/Tripoli I Curtain Wall Specs I Aug 061,,1

Surj AI Baher, Tripoli, Libya

The Burj U1 Behar-Tripoli

Prepare, submit, and implement a detailed project specific Quality Plan.

Engage a single firm to assume undivided responsibility for fabrication and

Appoint an Independent Checking Engineer for review and checking of ali

Submit certification as follows:

Acceptance of design intentions of the Contract Documents (before

Compliance of proposed performance design with Contract Documents, and

As a condition of supply and before final approval of shop drawings for

Arch- Sol FilCi.dcs I Tripoli I Cu.ruitl Wall Specs I Aug 06' vI

Surj AI Baher, Tripoli. libya

The Burj VI Behar-Tripoli

and modifications have been included.

Compliance with manufacture~s (ecommended installation procedures (on

Compliance of performance design, including materials and components, with

As a cond~ion of supply, the manufacturer and/or supplier of components and

materials shall be required to:

Inspect the Contract Documents, and certify the suilabil~y of proposed

manufacturer's written recommendations and have not in any way breached

the manufacturer's warranties.

Periodically inspect the ongoing and/or subsequent installation(s) to ensure

TENDER DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

The character of these documents Is intended to provide a performance

Arch. Sol Facades {Tripoli I Curtain Wall Sp:s I Aug 061 vi

Surj Al Baher, Tripoli, Libya

The Burj Ul Behar~Tripoli

The specification is of the "performance" type and includes the minimum