d.
B.

Division 16: Electrical connections.


1.3

REFERENCES

A.

ASTM C 518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal
Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
B.

ASTM D 256 Standard Test Method for Determining the Pendulum Impact Resistance of Notched
Specimens of Plastics.
C.

ASTM D 618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing.
D.

ASTM D 638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
E.

ASTM D 732 Standard Test Method for Shear Strength Plastics by Punch Tool.
F.

ASTM D 790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced
Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.
G.

ASTM D 792 Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity (Relative Density) and Density of Plastics
by Displacement.
H.

ASTM D 1622 Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics.
I.

ASTM D 2583 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a
Barcol Impressor.

1.4

SUBMITTALS

A.

Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B.

Product Data: Certified independent test results of representative wall laminate.
C.

Shop Drawings: Show:
1.

Critical dimensions, jointing and connections, fasteners and anchors.
2.

Materials of construction.
3.

Sizes, spacing, and location of structural members, connections, attachments, openings,
and fasteners.
4.

Color(s).
D.

Calculations: Structural design calculations, sealed by an independent licensed Professional
Engineer. INC.


E.

Samples: 8-inch square sample of representative wall construction, upon request.
F.

Manufacturers installation instructions.

1.5

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A.

Size: provide one-piece molded construction FRP building(s) of the following type(s):
1.

Size: __________ W x __________ D x __________ H.
i.

Paneled construction shall not be acceptable.
B.

Design factory-fabricated, pre-engineered structure(s) to withstand 135 miles per hour wind load,
40 PSF snow load, Seismic Zone 4.

1.6

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Store products indoors or in weather protected area until installation. Protect from construction
traffic and damage.


PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1

MANUFACTURER

A.

The product shall be manufactured by TRACOM, Inc.; 6575-A Industrial Way, Alpharetta, Georgia
30004; Tel. (877) 435-8637, Fax (770) 664-6565, www.tracomfrp.com.
B.

Requests for substitution must be made in writing and received by the engineers office a minimum
of ten (10) business days before bid opening. Substitutions shall be made in accordance with the
provisions of Section 01600.
C.

Substitutions: Manufacturers not pre-approved shall not be allowed.
D.

Warranty: Buildings shall be warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of two years from date of shipment.

2.2 MATERIALS

A.

One-Piece Molded Composite Construction:
1.

General Construction: The building shall be provided with a smooth interior and exterior satin
finish. The walls and roof shall be integral with smooth radii for all corners. No roof overhang
shall be allowed. External flanges shall only be allowed in those instances where the building is
oversized.
2.

Laminate: Isophthalic polyester resin with high performance, chopped, commercial grade glass
strand fiber reinforcement with a suitable coupling agent.
i.

Minimum glass content: 30%.
ii.

Exterior surface: 15 mil (minimum) gel coat with U.V. inhibitors and a satin finish
lightly textured and free from fiber pattern, roughness, or other irregularities.
iii.

Exterior laminate: 1/8 inch thick (minimum); chemically bonded to the surface gel coat
and encapsulating the foam core.
iv.

Foam core (2.2.A.2)
v.

Interior laminate: 1/8 inch thick (minimum); chemically bonded to the interior gel coat
and encapsulating the foam core.
vi.

Interior surface: 15 mil (minimum) gel coat with U.V. inhibitors and a textured finish,
free from exposed glass or other irregularities.
vii.

Laminate properties:
1.

Tensile strength (ASTM D 638):
14,000 PSI. INC.


2.

Flexural strength (ASTM D 790):
27,000 PSI.
3.

Flexural modulus (ASTM D790):
1,000,000 PSI.
4.

Shear strength (ASTM D 732):
12,000 PSI.
5.

Barcol hardness (ASTM D 2583):
40.
6.

Density / specific gravity
(ASTM D 792):
93.6 PCF/1.5.
3.

Core: i.

Rigid closed cell, self-extinguishing (Class 1), polyisocyanurate foam with a density of
2.3 pounds per cubic foot. Foam shall be T250 Elfoam without exception.
1.

1 inch thick with a minimum core insulating value of R~7 (standard).
2.

2 inch thick with a minimum insulating value of R~14
(OPTIONAL).
3.

3 inch thick with a minimum insulating value of R~21
(OPTIONAL).
ii.

Core properties:
1.

Thermal conductivity
(ASTM C 518):

0.145 BTU inch/hr./SF/°F.
2.

Density / specific gravity
(ASTM D 1622):

2.3 PCF.
3.

Shear Strength
(ASTM C 273):

25 lb/in
2

4.

Tensile Strength
(ASTM D 1623):

45 lb/in
2

5.

Compressive Strength (7% deflection/yield)
(ASTM D 1621):

35
4.

Coupons prepared in accordance with ASTM D 618.
B.

The manufacturer shall maintain a continuous quality control program and upon request shall furnish to
the engineer certified test results of the physical properties.

2.3

COMPONENTS

A.

Door(s):
a.

Quantity: door(s) of the following quantities:
i.

______ Single door assemblies.
ii.

______ Double door assemblies.
b.

Construction:
i.

One-piece molded fiberglass construction 78 inches high, 1-3/4 inches thick, and:
1.

36 inches wide (standard).
2.

30 inches wide
(OPTIONAL).
3.

40 inches wide
(OPTIONAL).
4.

48 inches wide
(OPTIONAL).
ii.

Mount door with two T-304 stainless steel laminated strap hinges, 5 inches long.
Continuous piano hinges or the use of fastening methods other than bolting shall not
be acceptable.
iii.

Rubber bulb gasket with flexible lock to retain permanent grip.
iv.

One-piece, purpose built, 3 inches deep fiberglass drip cap over doors; drip cap to
extend 2 inches each side past door. Cut angle shall not be acceptable.
v.

Full threshold, heavy duty black vinyl, 4-1/2 inches deep x 1/2 inch high.
1.

T-304 stainless steel, 5 inches deep x 1/2 inch high
(OPTIONAL).
vi.

Schlage stainless steel single-point key locked classroom style ball knob. To facilitate
entry and exit from the building, raised door sills shall not be acceptable.
1.

Exterior stainless steel single-point key locked ball knob with interior T-18-8
stainless steel touch-bar exit device (panic hardware)
(OPTIONAL). INC.


2.

Key locked three-point hardware with drop handle and raised door sill
(OPTIONAL in lieu of standard ball knob).
3.

Drop handle, with accommodation for user-supplied padlock
(OPTIONAL in
lieu of standard ball knob).
vii.

Heavy duty stainless steel, dual compression spring cushioned overhead door stop,
designed for BHMA L52231 and ANSI A156.16.
1.

Overhead channel style stainless steel door stop / door holder
(OPTIONAL).
2.

Automatic hydraulic door closer / door stop
(OPTIONAL).
viii.

Provide single-flap neoprene insert style door sweep.
1.

Single-flap neoprene insert style T-304 stainless steel door sweep
(OPTIONAL).
ix.

Provide ______ inch by ______ inch Lexan door window
(OPTIONAL).
x.

Door activated mini-switch (for light or fan operation)
(OPTIONAL- specify
operation).
B.

Integral Floor:
(OPTIONAL mounting flange become external (2.3.D.i), door sill is
raised (2.3.A.vi), and threshold (2.3.A.b.v) is deleted)
a.

Load rating: 100 PSF.
b.

One-piece molded fiberglass floor with grey skid-resistant surface and fully encapsulated
reinforcing core:
i.

1-1/4 inches thick, uninsulated
(OPTIONAL).
ii.

3-1/4 inches thick with 1-3/4 inches thick polyisocyanurate foam core
(OPTIONAL).
c.

Provide containment floor construction with a capacity of _____ gallons
(OPTIONAL).
i.

Elevated removable FRP grating over containment floor
(OPTIONAL).
C.

Lifting Eyes: Provide a minimum of two removable, 3/4 inch 10 partially threaded, eye bolts with
6 inch shank lengths.
i.

Steel (5,200 lbs. work load limit) (standard).
ii.

T-304 stainless steel (5,140 lbs. work load limit)
(OPTIONAL).
D.

Mounting Flange: 3 inches wide x 1/4 inch thick (minimum) with closed cell neoprene sponge
rubber gasket 2 inches wide x 3/8 inch thick to provide a weather tight seal around the building
perimeter.
i.

Internal (standard).
ii.

External
(OPTIONAL).
E.

Partition Wall: Provide single-piece, full height, insulated partition wall laminated into building
interior to provide separation of the building into two compartments
(OPTIONAL specify
orientation).

2.4

EQUIPMENT

A.

Electrical
a.

Circuit Breaker Panel: 120 / 240 VAC, 1 phase, surface mount.
i.

125 amp, main lug, 8 branch, NEMA 1 metallic body (standard).
ii.

125 amp, main lug, 8 branch, NEMA 3R metallic body
(OPTIONAL).
iii.

125 amp, main lug, 8 branch, NEMA 3R thermoplastic body
(OPTIONAL).
iv.

125 amp, main breaker, 12 branch, NEMA 1 metallic body
(OPTIONAL).
v.

125 amp, main breaker, 12 branch, NEMA 3R metallic body
(OPTIONAL).
b.

Electrical Wiring: 12 gauge stranded, color-coded THHN/THWN/MTW electrical wiring in rigid,
U.L. listed, corrosion / impact resistant, non-conductive, Schedule 40 PVC conduit. SO cord or
other non-encased wiring shall not be acceptable.
c.

Receptacle: GFCI receptacle 15A 125V, 20 A 125V feed-through, with 5mA +/- 1mA trip
threshold.
i.

Interior (standard). INC.


ii.

Exter