Facade Performance Specifications - IFC (Rev. 0) PDF

Dubai Harbour Zone 2 Plot B18
Façade Specifications
Emaar Beachfront Z02.B18 Sunrise Bay

Table of Contents
1.0 General ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 Tender (bid) Submissions ............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.0 Contract Submissions .................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.0 Performance Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 26

5.0 Materials and Products ................................................................................................................................................ 38
6.0 Inspections and Testing ............................................................................................................................................... 59
7.0 Fabrications, Delivery, Handling, Erection and Storage ............................................................................................ 72
8.0 Façade Performance Schedules ................................................................................................................................... 84

9.0 Glazing Performance Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 89
10.0 Materials Offered List ................................................................................................................................................. 90

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Technical Specifications for Design, Supply, and Installation of Building Envelope Façade Systems | 1

1.0 General Requirements
Introduction
The scope of works shall be as described as follows and on the Tender Drawings, and shall
include all façade systems including but not limited to:
 All glass curtain walls;

 All aluminium cladding systems;
 All external window system;
 All metal cladding facades;
 All louvers and grills on façade systems;
 All metal soffit claddings;
 All metal claddings to external columns and beams;
 All canopies above entrance doors;
 All skylights and clearstory
 All glass doors at ground floor entrance;
 All glass balustrades
 All high-pressure laminate / feature composite facades
 All glass or metal panel features on building roof, including but not limited to parapet coping,
cantilevered glass walls and claddings;
 All cladding and architectural features at recessed feature area;
 Other systems related to facade and requested by client in the bidding quantity list.
For the detailed listing of all FT façade systems please refer to the tables listed in Section 8.0
Façade Performance Schedules and Section 9.0 Glazing Performance Schedules.
Language
The Tender Drawings and Specification are written in English.
The Façade 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
International Design Standards referred to herein, written in English, are fully complied with.
Generally
This Specification shall be read in conjunction with all other related Specifications.
The façade contractor shall also make reference to other specialist contract specifications where
available, e.g. GRC, stone, structural glazing etc. In the case that there are conflicts between
specifications, the most onerous specification shall apply.
The work of this specification 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.
The Specification and the Tender drawings are for the purpose of defining the scope of the works,
the design intent and performance requirements. The tender drawings do not claim to solve all
movement or structural requirements, pressure equalization, waterproofing, air sealing, acoustic
requirements, glass movement, seismic performance or thermal shock requirements. It is Facade

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Contractor’s responsibility to develop and modify the detailed design to comply with all
requirements in the Specification and other relevant standards and codes.
The drawings are provided to show design intent and are not intended to show all conditions,
components, materials, etc. The final detailing and appearance of components shall be subject to
the Architect’s approval.
Alternatives proposed by Tenderers to the design nominated on the tender documents will be
considered, provided they satisfy all the performance requirements of this specification and are
equal to that material or design specified.
Any discrepancies or contradictions in the drawings or specifications shall be brought to the

attention of the Architect for clarification during the tender bid period by the tenderer.
Scope of works
The scope of works is to design, engineer, document, test, get Government approvals, manufacture,
deliver, install, commission, and warrant all façade systems including all curtain walls, windows,
cladding, rain screen facades, windows, door and other systems forming the enclosure to the
building.
The Facade Contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, and related items and shall also
design, engineer, test, fabricate, deliver, install, maintain and guarantee a complete, watertight
exterior and interior façade enclosure system, and all the works described herein, including but
without being limited to the following elements which make up the various façade system:
 Glass, stone, metal sheets, mullions, transoms, glazing accessories, thermal break material,
gaskets, acoustic buffers, sealants, flashings, vents, doors, hardware, ironmongery, multi-point
locks, opening limit devices, louvers, blanked off panels, bird screens, cleats, fixings,
components to prevent galvanic action, interior aluminium trimming.
 All steelwork required for support of the cladding system.
 Lightning protection.
 Cornice, soffit panels and other works connected with roof and within the scope of Contract.
 All other cladding systems including but not limited to aluminium, stainless steel, stone and
all associated components and fixings.
 All fire safing material, smoke seals, sound and thermal insulation, vapour retardant panels,
fixings, anchorages and associated seals.
 Interior partition closures, expansion joints and cement board walling tapes and foams
 All secondary steel frames or other support elements required for support of any element of
any of the façade system.
 Tie back socket of BMU systems which should be integrated into the façade system
Should the electrical conduits for signage and lighting be integrated into the façade system, these
conduits shall be supplied and installed by the Façade Contractor. Lightning protection tabs to
facilitate electrical continuity between façade panels shall be provided and installed by Façade
Contractor. Earthing tabs shall be provided by the Façade Contractor, while provisions of locations
to the base structure shall be coordinated with the E&M Contractor and Main Contractor.
All cast-in anchors, cast-in plates and other cast-in items associated with the facade shall be supplied
by the Facade Contractor and installed by the Main Contractor. The Facade Contractor shall be
responsible for shop drawings, supply and surveying before and after concreting / casting of all cast-

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in items. Where cast-in items are omitted, the Façade Contractor shall be responsible for any
redesign, Architect approval, testing and installation of revised fixings.
Tie back socket of BMU systems which should be integrated into the façade system. Locations
are subject to BMU contractor’s comments.
Unless noted otherwise, all works and interfacing works in front of the building slab line and
adjacent to the slab line in both plan and elevation shall be the façade contractor’s scope of work.
Interfaces
The Facade Contractor is required to make provision for interfacing and coordinating with other
trades, services and systems on site being carried out under separate contracts. The trades that are
to be considered are listed but not limited to the following:
 Primary and secondary structures (reinforced concrete and steel)

 All building mechanical and electrical systems (HVAC, Plumbing and Drainage, Fire Services, LV,
ELV, lighting, etc.)
 Internal partitions, balustrades and wall finishes (other than cement board walling which is
included in this sub- contract)
 Internal floor finishes
 Internal suspended ceilings and other ceiling finishes
 Building Maintenance Units (BMU)
 All integrated, non-integrated, illuminated and non-illuminated signage and other information display
systems
 External paving and landscaping
 Stormwater drainage
 Smoke Extraction Requirements
Spare materials and parts

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 and contact numbers of all suppliers and
manufacturer’s. The Client reserves the right to store spare panels at Façade Contractor’s storage
facilities with immediate access to such spares after handover and completion of works.
All spares shall be new and in approved wrapping material.
Deliver the spares at the completion of the work. Formally handover, and submit complete
schedule of types and quantities, including full replacement instructions, and any special tools
required.
Required spares shall be in accordance with client’s requirements, or as follows:
a) 1.5% of each size and type of glass on the project not less than 10 pieces of each type used whichever
is more.
b) 1.5% of each size and type of cladding on the project not less than 10 pieces of each type used
whichever is more.
c) 2% of each component hardware (locks, hinges etc...)
d) All special dies or moulds used especially to extrude or cast the façade system sections on this project
Quality Assurance

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Generally
Prepare, submit, and implement a detailed project specific Quality Plan in accordance with ISO 9001.
All products used on this project shall be reputable proprietary products and be manufactured in
accordance with ISO 9001. Provide any necessary verification documents.
Certification
As a condition of supply, the manufacturer and/or supplier of components and materials shall be required to:
 Inspect the Contract Documents, and certify the suitability of all proposed materials and
products for the relevant substrates and conditions, during Tender period.
 Witness the first site installation of each type and condition, and certify that the preparation
and installation procedures are in accordance with the 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 that certified
procedures are being maintained.
 Following certification, the installer shall not vary the methods of preparation and installation
from that recommended by the manufacturer.
Warranties
a) Provide a warranty for materials, finishes and workmanship of the works executed in this
sub contract from Date of Practical Completion for a period of ten 10 years (the "warranty
period"). Provide all manufacturers’ product warranties. Also provide a warranty to cover
all the costs of materials, labour and equipment to remove any defective components of the
façade system and replace them. This warranty shall also cover the costs associated with
removing and replacing internal finishes trims and services so that remedial works can be
carried out. The content of each warranty is to be approved by the Architect.
b) The guarantee shall further state that glass shall be guaranteed against breakage due to
defects in glass materials, fabrication of insulating units, and installation for a period of ten
(10) years after acceptance of the work by the Architect. The Curtain wall Subcontractor
shall include with his bid a copy of the proposed warranty.
c) Insulating glass units shall carry a ten (10) 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 of flaking of coating and/or frit as applicable and in a
form acceptable to the Architect. The Curtain wall Subcontractor shall include with his bid
proposed copy of warranty from proposed glass manufacturer for each type of unit.
d) In addition, silicone sealants shall carry a ten (10) year warranty from the sealant
manufacturer against adhesive or cohesive failure or staining in a form acceptable to the
Architect. The façade system Subcontractor shall include with his bid a copy of the
proposed warranty.
e) Defective materials and workmanship for these guarantee provisions is hereby defined to

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include, but not be limited to, evidence of:

1. Penetration of water into the building
2. Air infiltration exceeding specified limits.
3. Structural failure of components resulting from forces within specified limits.
4. Delamination of panels or insulating glass units.
5. Discoloration, excessive fading, excessive non-uniformity, pitting, cracking,
crazing, peeling, or corrosion.
6. Glass breakage and glass corrosion.
7. Secondary glass damage and/or damage due to falling façade system components.
8. Adhesive or cohesive failure of sealant. Staining caused by sealant.
9. Crazing on surface of non-structural sealant.
10. Non-structural sealant hardening beyond Shore A durometer 50 or softening below 20.
11. Failure to fulfil other specified performance requirements. Failure of operating parts
to function normally/ properly.
12. Rusting of stainless steel cladding.
13. Rusting of painted or galvanized steel support.
Qualifications
The work shall be performed by one façade contractor, who is regularly engaged in the engineering,
manufacture, fabrication, finishing, installation, glazing and sealing of glass, sealing and similar
work.
All fabricating and finishing shall be done in the contractor’s own plant or approved suppliers,
except as provided for hereinafter. The subcontracting of any work included here under is
specifically prohibited, except that which may be accepted by the Architect in writing prior to award
of this contract.
Regulatory Requirements
All work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable building code, and the requirements
of this specification whichever is more stringent. The subcontractor shall obtain all necessary
permits and approvals as may be required by regulatory authorities in conjunction with the work
performed by the subcontractor and shall perform all tests, submit all required documents, make all
modifications, etc., as required to obtain such approvals.
References
Generally
The following sections outline Government regulations, International Codes, Standards and
Regulations to which all work outlined in the Tender Documents must conform. The Sub-contractor
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 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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Statutory Documents
Comply with current edition of required Standards and Codes of Practice in accordance with:
 All relevant UAE Federal, and Dubai Government regulation
International Building Codes/Standards

Comply with current edition of required Standards and Codes of Practice, including but not limited to:
Codes of Practice Façade System Elements
British Standards Aluminium, steel, stainless steel, steel paints,

Anodizing
DGBRS
American standards (ASTM) Glazing, gaskets, seals, façade testing
DGBRS
Australian & New Zealand Standards Glazing

AS/NZ
DGBRS
American standards (AAMA) Gaskets and seals, façade testing, PVDF and powder coat
paints, anodizing, installation, transport and protection,
DGBRS fastener design
British Standards (SCI) Stainless steel
DGBRS
Guideline to Assess the Visible Quality of Glazing

Glass in Buildings prepared by the Technical
Advisory Board of the Institute des
Glaserhandwerks für Verglasungstechnik und
Fensterbau, Hadamar, referred to as “hadamar”
in this contract specification.
DGBRS
American Architectural Manufacturers Association

Comply with current edition of required AAMA, including but not limited to:
AAMA AAMA –SET AAMA technical Reference Volumes I-IV
AAMA Metal Curtain Wall, Window, Store Front and Entrance – Guide
Specifications Manual

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AAMA 101 Voluntary specifications for aluminium prime windows and sliding glass
doors.
AAMA 501 Methods of Test for Exterior Walls
AAMA 501.1 Standard Test Method for Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors for
Water Penetration Using Dynamic Pressure
AAMA 501.2 Field Check of Metal Storefronts, Curtainwalls, Windows and Sloped
Glazing Systems
AAMA 606.1 Voluntary Guide Specifications and Inspection Methods for Integral Colour
Anodic Finishes for Architectural aluminium.
AAMA 607.1 Voluntary guide specification and inspection methods for clear anodic
finishes for architectural aluminium.
AAMA 608.1 Voluntary guide specification and inspection methods for electrolytically
deposited colour anodic finishes for architectural aluminium.
AAMA 609.1 Voluntary guide specification cleaning and maintenance of architectural

anodized aluminium.
AAMA 701/702 Voluntary Specifications for Pile Weatherstripping and Replaceable

Fenestration Weatherseals.
AAMA CW10 Care and Handling of Architectural aluminium From Shop to Site
AAMA CW13 Structural sealant glazing systems (A Design Guide)
AAMA FC-1 Field Check of Metal Curtain Walls for Water Leakage
AAMA TIR-A9 Metal Curtain Wall Fasteners
American National Standards Institute

Comply with current edition of required ANSI, including but not limited to:
ANSI/TCA A118.1 Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar
ANSI/TCA A118.4 Latex Portland Cement Mortar
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Comply with current edition of required AAMA, including but not limited to:
ASTM A666 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless

Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
ASTM A793 Standard Specification for Rolled Floor Plate, Stainless Steel
ASTM B26/B26M Specification for aluminium alloy sand castings.

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ASTM B209 Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Sheet and Plate.
ASTM B221 Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Extruded Bars,
Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
ASTM B247 Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Die Forgings,
Hand Forgings, and Rolled Ring Forgings
ASTM B429 Standard Specification for Aluminium-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and
Tube ASTM International.
ASTM B449 Standard Specification for Chromates on Aluminium.
ASTM B483/B483M Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Drawn Tubes for
General Purpose Applications.
ASTM B580 Standard Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on Aluminium
ASTM C170 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
ASTM C509 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing
ASTM C510 Standard Test Method for Staining and Colour Change of Single- or
Multicomponent Joint Sealants.
ASTM C794 Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants
ASTM C864 Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal Gaskets,
Setting Blocks, and Spacers
ASTM C962 Standard guide for use of elastomeric joint sealants.
ASTM C1186 Standard Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fibre - Cement Sheets
ASTM C1193 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
ASTM C1253 Standard Test Method for Determining the Outgassing Potential of Sealant
Backing
ASTM C1376 Standard Specification for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Flat
Glass
ASTM D244 Standard Test Methods and Practices for Emulsified Asphalts
ASTM D297 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products-Chemical Analysis.
ASTM D395 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property - Compression Set
ASTM D412 Standard test method for vulcanised rubber and thermoplastic elastomers
- Tension.
ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber
and Thermoplastic Elastomers.

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ASTM D746 Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and
Elastomers by Impact
ASTM D865 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube
Enclosure)
ASTM D897 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Adhesive Bonds.
ASTM E283 Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences
Across the Specimen
ASTM E330 Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows,
Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference
ASTM E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,
Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference
ASTM E546 Standard Test Method for Frost Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
ASTM E773 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Sealed Insulating
Glass Units
ASTM E997 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Glass Breakage Probability Under the
Influence of Uniform Static Loads by Proof Load Testing
ASTM C1087 Standard Test Method for Determining Compatibility of Liquid-Applied
Sealants with Accessories Used in Structural Glazing Systems
ASTM E1105 Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of
Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Door and Curtain Walls by Uniform
of Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E1300 Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings
ASTM E2188 Standard Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
ASTM E2190 Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation
British Standards
Comply with current edition of required BS, including but not limited to:
BS 638 Arc Welding Plant, Equipment and Accessories
BS 1161 Specification for aluminium alloy sections for structural purposes.
BS 1295 Code of Practice for Training in ARC Welding Skills
BS 1449 Steel plate, sheet and strip. Carbon and carbon-manganese plate, sheet and
strip. General specification
BS 1452 Specification for Flake Graphite Cast Iron

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BS 1473 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general
engineering purposes - rivet, bolt and screw stock.
BS 1474 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general
engineering purposes: bars, extruded round tubes and sections.
BS 1580 Unified Screw Threads
BS 1639 Methods for Bend Testing of metals
BS 2571 Specification for general-purpose flexible PVC compounds for moulding and
extrusion.
BS 2789 Spheroidal Graphite or Nodular Graphite Cast Iron
BS 3100 Steel Castings for General Engineering Purposes
BS 3923 Methods for ultrasonic examination of welds. Automatic examination of

fusion welded butt joints in ferritic steels
BS 3987 Specification for anodic oxidation coatings on wrought aluminium for

external architectural applications.
BS 4190 ISO Metric Black Hexagon Bolts, Screws and Nut. Specifications
BS 4255-1 Rubber used in preformed gaskets for weather exclusion from buildings.
Specification for non-cellular gaskets
BS 4315-2 Methods of test for resistance to air and water penetration. Permeable walling
constructions (water penetration).
BS 4320 Specification for metal washers for general engineering purposes. Metric
series
BS 4515-1 Specification for welding of steel pipelines on land and offshore. Carbon and
carbon manganese steel pipelines
BS 4848-2 Hot-Rolled Structural Steel Sections - Part 2: Specification for Hot-finished

Hollow Sections
BS 4870-1 Fusion welding of steel
BS 4870-2 TIG or MIG Welding of aluminium and its alloys
BS 4870-3 ARC welding of tube to tube – plate joints, metal
BS 4870-4 Specification for automatic fusion welding of metallic materials, including

welding operator approval
BS 4871-1 Fusion Welding of Steel
BS 4871-2 TIG or MIG Welding of Aluminium and its Alloys
BS 4871-3 Specification for approval testing of welders working to approved welding

procedures. Arc welding of tube to tube-plate joints in metallic materials

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BS 4872-1 Approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not

required. Part I Fusion welding of steel
BS 4872-2 Approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not

required. Part 2 : TIG or MIG welding of aluminium and its alloys
BS 4873 Aluminium alloy windows.
BS 5135 ARC Welding of Carbon & Carbon Manganese Steels
BS 6161-7 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys.
Accelerated determination of light fastness of coloured anodic oxidation
coatings using artificial light
BS 6161-18 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys.
Determination of surface abrasion resistance
BS 6262 Part 4 Code of practice for safety related to human inpact
BS 6497 Specification for powder organic coatings for application and stoving to hot-
dip galvanized hot rolled steel sections and preformed steel sections and
preformed steel sheet for windows and associated external architectural
purposes, and for the finish on galvanized steel sections and preformed sheet
coated with powder organic coatings.
BS 6561 Specification for zinc alloy sheet and strip for building.
BS 6681 Specification for Malleable Cast Iron
BS 8118 Structural use of aluminium. Code of practice for design.
BS EN 485-1 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Technical
conditions for inspection and delivery.
BS EN 876 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Longitudinal tensile test on

weld metal in fusion welded joints
BS EN 875 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials.
BS EN 895 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Transverse tensile test
BS EN 910 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Bend tests
BS EN 970 Non-destructive examination of fusion welds. Visual examination
BS EN 1011-1 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. General

guidance for arc welding
BS EN 1043 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials.
BS EN 1320 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Fracture tests
BS EN 1321 Destructive test on welds in metallic materials. Macroscopic and

microscopic examination of welds

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BS EN 13501 Fire classification of construction products and building elements.

Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation
services
BS EN 1714 Non-destructive testing of welded joints. Ultrasonic testing of welded joints
BS EN 10210 Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels.
BS EN 10210-1 Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels.
Technical delivery requirements
BS EN 10296 Welded circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering
purposes.
BS EN 13438 Paints and varnishes. Powder organic coatings for galvanized or sherardised steel
products for construction purposes
BS EN 14179 Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass
BS EN 14295 Welding consumables. Wire and tubular cored electrodes and electrode- flux
combinations for submerged arc welding of high strength steels.
Classification
BS EN ISO 1461 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles.
Specifications and test methods
BS EN ISO 8503-5 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products
BS EN ISO 8504-2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products.
BS EN ISO 9018 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Tensile test on cruciform
and lapped joints
BS EN ISO 9692-2 Welding and allied processes. Joint preparation. Submerged arc welding of
steels
BS EN ISO 9934-1 Non-destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. General principles
BS EN ISO 12944 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems
Other Codes and Standards
Comply with current edition of required Standards and Codes of Practice, including but not limited to:
AS 1288 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
AS/NZS 2208 Safety glazing materials in buildings
CWCT Technical Note 66: Safety and Fragility of Glazed Roofing: Guidance on
Specification
CWCT Technical Note 67: Safety and Fragility of Glazed Roofing: Testing and
Assessment

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DGBRS Members thermally broken as per Dubai Green Building Regulation
EN 438-2 Decorative High-Pressure Laminates (HPL) Sheets Based on Thermosetting

Resins. Determination of Properties.
EN-12524 Building Materials and Products, Hygrothermal Properties, Tabulated Design

Values
FGMA/GANA Glazing manual
FGMA/GANA Sealants manual
GANA Hours Manual FGMA Fabrication, Erection, and Glazing Hours Manual
IGCC Insulation glass Certification Council
SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturer's Association of America.
FED TT-S-1543B Sealing Compound: Silicone Rubber Base (For Caulking, Sealing, and
Glazing in Buildings and Other Structures
TT-S 00227E Sealing compound, elastomeric type, multi-component (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).
ADCA Aluminium Standards and Data - Wrought Products
CIDECT Design Guide 1~9
Steel structures Painting Society for Protective Coatings Painting Manual/Standards, Specifications
Council (Current)
NAAMM Metal Finishes Manual
S15 055900 Surface Preparation for Painting Steel Surfaces
2.0 Tender (Bid) Submissions
Generally
Provide all required submissions for a comprehensive performance proposal, to demonstrate

compliance with the required design intentions and performance requirements, record construction
methods and procedures, record materials and components proposed, and to establish quality
standards.
All submissions shall be submitted in the following format:
 Softcopy of all drawing and documents in PDF and Autocad
All calculations, drawings and technical documents (quality plans, company profiles, etc.) shall

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be written in English. Any submission not following the format will not be accepted.
The Tenderer shall submit the following documents at no cost or obligation to the Employer:
Certification
Submit certification of compliance with the following:
 Acceptance of design intentions of the Contract Documents.

 Compliance of proposed performance design with Contract Documents, and suitability of
proposed materials and products.
 Compliance of performance design, including materials and components, with Contract Documents.
Design Proposal
 Preliminary design drawings and calculations of the façade system, mullions, transoms and
rain screen cladding system details at full size. (This is to include preliminary calculation of
joint requirements based on the building movements given in this Specification.) including a
written system description for each wall type.
 Complete wall elevations and building sections at scale (1:100 or bigger), showing all relevant
geometric information and a fully colour coded elevations to confirm the various paint colours.
 Preliminary design drawings & calculation for typical windows, facades & roofs including
fixings, frames, claddings and steel structure details in 1:20 & 1:1 scale. (This is to include
preliminary calculation of joint requirements based on the building movements given in this
Specification.)
 Anchorage details and calculations. The client 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.
 Detailed plans & methods to comply with any requirements of LEED / BREAM / Estidama
requirements.
Product Data
Submit all manufacturers’ product specification and test data, for the typical and critical elements
e.g.: operable sash and door hardware, backer rods, glass, aluminium, sealants, gaskets, etc. Brand,
resources and specification of each product should be provided.
Samples
Submit representative samples of products and materials, including finishes and representative
factory-fabrications and site-installed assemblies.
In particular, the following samples shall be submitted:
 Metal types and finishes, including proposed finished shapes, sections and extrusions.
 Glass types and finishes indicating colour, surface pattern or texture, finish, surface coatings,
and the range of variation, if any. Each sample set shall be 300mm x 300mm in size.
 Colour samples of panels and their finishes (e.g. anodised, powder/pvd coated, enamel coated
etched, Each sample shall be 300mm x 300mm in size
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sealants, backing rods, etc., with details of compatibility with silicone and polyurethane based
sealants, and all extruded gaskets, seals and tapes.
 Typical fabrications and assemblies, showing welds and grinding, screwed and bolted
junctions, fastenings and workmanship.
 4 way joints
Refer Architectural Finishes Schedule for selection of colours and finishes of each material.
Capability and Quality Assurance
 Provide company capability statement and background information.

 Project references.
 Provide fabrication plant information.
 Outline of a quality plan suitable for this project and conforming to ISO 9001.
 Staffing structure that is proposed, together with the names, positions, levels of attendance
and resumes of key staff. Key staff shall be subject to approval from Owner and Architect.
 A list of current jobs that are in hand, together with an outline of capacity to handle this project.
 Confirmation that all warranties will be provided as required.
Method Statement
 A tender method statement for the supply and installation of the each of the typical systems.
The statement shall outline the following:
a.) Fabrication and assembly in the various factories
b.) Transport and logistics between the factories and site / temporary
storage facilities c.) Site delivery and carnage to the installation areas
d.) Installation method
 Submit details of test proposals including type, place, price and list of tests and laboratories
where these tests are to be carried out. This includes all tests required; Fixings, performance
mock-up, sealants, hardware, backpan water test etc.
 Provide clear methodology adopted to ensure all panels shall be demarcated in a manner to
facilitate backtracking of panel information (e.g. batch number of sealant, date of sealant
application, assembly date, glass reference/ batch number, quality control check date,).
 Protection plan & maintenance statement.
3.0 Contract Submissions
Generally
Provide all required submissions for a comprehensive performance proposal, to demonstrate

compliance with the required design intentions and performance requirements, record construction
methods and procedures, record materials and components proposed, and to establish quality
standards.
All submissions shall be submitted in the following format:
 Drawings (A3)
 Calculations and all other information (A4)
 Softcopy of all drawing and documents in PDF

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All calculations, drawings and technical documents (quality plans, company profiles, etc.) shall
be written in English. Any submission not following the format will not be accepted.
Review of any data, shop drawings or any other submission shall not mitigate the Contractor’s
responsibility for the performance of the works, nor relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to
verify for himself that the works conform to the Contract Requirements.
The Tenderer shall submit the following documents to the below schedule at no cost or obligation
to the Employer. Submissions shall also be made in accordance with the contractor’s program.
Submission documentation Submission date requirement Consultants review period

for each submission
Program of works Within 2 weeks after award of contract 14 days
Design submissions Within 4 weeks after award of contract 14 days
Product data Within 4 weeks after award of contract 14 days
Samples Within 4 weeks after award of contract 14 days
Performance test (performance mock Within 4 weeks after award of contract 14 days
up) prototype method statement shop
drawings and supporting calculations
Performance test (performance mock Within 1 week after test completion 14 days
up) prototype test report
Visual assessment (visual mock-up) Within 2 weeks after award of contract 14 days
prototype method statement
Visual assessment (visual mock-up) Within 2 week after test completion 14 days
prototype test report
First constructed example prototype Within 4 weeks prior to commencement 14 days

method statement of installation
First constructed example prototype Within 1 week after inspection 14 days

report completion
QA / QC test method statements Within 1 week after inspection 14 days
completion
QA / QC test reports Within 1 week after inspection completion 14 days
Method statements Within 4 weeks prior to commencement 14 days

of installation
Maintenance and operating manuals Prior to completion of work 14 days
As-built documentation Progress reports to be submitted at 15 day 14 days

intervals during construction
1 complete set of as-built documentation to be

submitted within 15 days after completion of
works
Design submissions shall be approved before commencing fabrication of any façade system
elements, panels or components.
Statutory Submissions
The Façade Contractor shall allow for the payment of all government and local authority charges
required for inspection permits, approval certificates, and other checking and certification costs

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required for the testing, certification and approval of each of the façade systems and components
of façade systems.
The submission schedule to the relevant government departments shall be consistent with that of the
Main Contractor and program requirements.
Design Submissions
Design submission shall consist of Shop drawings and supporting documentation including thermal
calculations, structural calculations, condensation risk assessment, free air flow calculations,
lightening protection analysis, glass safety risk assessments and movement reports as well as
representative 3d printed models (see section 3.4).
The shop drawings, supporting documentation and 3d printed model shall be matching and
coordinated otherwise the submission will be rejected at the contractors cost.
Shop drawings
Submit comprehensively detailed and dimensioned shop drawings to indicate all set-out and
construction details not indicated in the Contract Documents, adjacent work by others, and for all
proprietary products where required details are not indicated in the manufacturer's product data.
Include and indicate:

A cover sheet containing an index of drawings.
Overall building elevations, geometry set out drawings, and key plans, including complete wall
elevations and building sections at scale (1:100 or bigger), showing all relevant geometric
information and a fully colour coded elevations to confirm the various paint colours, glass and
material types and framing methodology. Framing plans shall be shown separately for clarity if
required by the façade consultant / Architect.
Embed layout plans at scale (1:100 or bigger), showing the set out of embeds with 1:5 or bigger
sections to allow for coordination of the concrete works in advance of the faced system design.
Typical unit or area elevations and sections at scale (1:20 or bigger) both exterior and interior. The
elevations and sections shall show the structural behaviour / framing methodology and façade
appearance. Framing plans shall be shown separately for clarity if required by the façade consultant
/ Architect.
Set out of all work, including reference points, edge conditions and joint pattern, indicated on plans,
elevations and sections as applicable.
Full size sections of all members, including descriptions of structural properties and specifications
of materials. This includes a full schedule of section profiles.
Notation index of all materials including alloy, thickness, finish, coating, size, hardness, brand,
product name, tempering etc.
Full size elevations and sections of all intersections and joints to describe methods of assembly at all
junctions, including sealing, draining, insulating and fixing. Three-dimensional and exploded views
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Provide any additional drawings, details, rendering drawings, 3-D representations, etc. as may be
requested by the Architect and Façade consultant to show the appearance of the finished product.
Full size sections and elevations of anchorages and fixings supported from base-structure. If
required embed details shall be submitted in advance of the system design to meet the contract
program and allow coordination with other trades.
Full size sections and elevations of panel joints, construction joints, movement joints and seismic
joints. Details of replacement procedures, including glass size limitations, and equipment
required.
For structural steel work: section sizes with accompanying steel grades, Grade of bolts, Types and
positions of welds, Cambers to steel sections, Locations and sizes of bleed holes in tubes, cover
plates, temporary cleats and lifting points.
All drawings shall be cross-referenced both forward and backward in logical markings. Shop drawings must
show interface and coordination with all surrounding construction and systems.
The manufacture/fabrication shall not commence until approval to use the relevant shop drawings
has been obtained. All revisions will be noted on the drawings. The revised areas shall be clouded
and the revision numbers indicated.
Supporting structural calculations Include and indicate:
A design synopsis, which shall include and indicate The codes of practice used, the material types
used (with their allowable stresses), diagrammatically and separately the gravity and wind / seismic
load paths, diagrammatically the location and types of pin, simple and fixed supports with sliding
releases etc. The position and type of any construction / seismic / movement joints. Applied load
derivation for dead load, wind load, Imposed load, thermal load etc.
Member (e.g. mullion) and panel (e.g. glass) calculations to justify stress, deflection, and buckling
found under the applied loading criteria derived in item 2
Connection calculations (e.g. silicone and brackets) to justify stress, deflection and buckling found
under the applied loading criteria derived in item 2. Each connection calculation shall have clear
diagrams to illustrate load paths, sections, screws, components being checked, eccentricities for
prying and all other relevant dimensions.
Information for proprietary products, (strength, durability etc.).
For annealed glass, computations demonstrating the elimination of thermal stress breakage risk,
methods of overcoming thermal stress problems, and all assumptions.
Calculations for all structural bites and bonds including seals / structural bites in Insulated glass
units and structural bites between glazing and sub-framing.
Where F.E. analysis is used the text input files and graphical output plots shall be submitted. The
graphical plots shall show all load cases (not just the critical) and shall be duly annotated to show
points of maximum stress, deflection etc.
Calculations shall be carried out to the following standards and to the standards required by local
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 Glass AS 1288/ASTM E 1300

 Aluminium BS 8118
 Mild steel BS 5950
 Stainless Steel SCI 123
 Screw Fixings not included in the above codes AAMA
Thermal Calculations
Insulation performance calculations
 A design synopsis which shall include material properties and boundary conditions considered.
 “Therm, flixo” etc. and 3 dimensional Fe analysis (if required) to justify that the façade
systems meet the thermal and condensation performance requirements.
Calculations shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 13947.
When applicable, linear and/or point thermal transmittances shall be checked for thermal bridging
and calculated in accordance with EN ISO 10211.
Condensation risk assessments shall be in accordance with BS EN 13788.

External and internal temperatures and humidity’s to be cross checked to M and E engineer’s
performance specification.
Free Air flow Calculations (louvres etc.)

Submit verification of compliance with free-air movement requirements for review by the
Architect and Mechanical Engineer. The Minimum free area requirement shall be confirmed with
mechanical engineer prior to approval.
Lightening protection analysis

Provide a lightening protection report in accordance with BS EN 62305 which shall include and
indicate earthing methodology and calculations identifying frequency and location of earthing
tabs, conduction
Movement report
Provide a movement report which shall include and indicate the following:
f) The façade contractors understanding of the base building movements. This understanding
shall be shown diagrammatically with duly noted maximum and minimum values.
Tolerance, short term, long term shall be shown separately and combined to illustrate the
critical design requirements to the satisfaction of the Architect and façade consultant.
g) Calculations to determine the required joint sizes, slot lengths, adjustment lengths. The
calculations shall be supplemented with diagrams to clearly convey the design
requirements and submitted with to scale supporting shop drawings to ensure the design is
fully coordinated.
Glass safety risk assessment report

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 An introduction identifying the various types of glazing and their locations on the building
 Identification of the area’s which are considered to be a safety risk and which areas are
required to be safety glass in accordance with BS 6180 and BS 6262
 Identification of safety glass types to be used coordinated with shop drawings and supporting
calculations
Product Data
Submit all manufacturer's product specification and test data, manufacturer's quality assurance
documentation, preparation and installation recommendations. The Offered List in Section 10.0 of
this specification must be fully completed and submitted.
Include product data for:
 Metals and metal alloys, including welding materials.

 Glass and glazing accessories.
For Insulated Glass units (IGU’s), submit complete details, including all construction details,
primary and secondary seals, gas filling, corner treatment, nature of spacers, evacuation and
assembly process.
Applied finishes, including preparation and pre-treatment, application, curing, and

maintenance procedures. Provide details of all finish applicators (e.g. applicators of
powder coating, PVDF, anodising etc.).
Sealants, gaskets and glazing accessories, membranes, vapour barriers. Including all required
accessories recommended by sealant manufacturer, including backing rods, bond breaker tape and
the like.
Insulation (thermal and fireproofing).
All proprietary accessory products, hardware and fixings, (e.g. door and window hardware etc.).
Load capacity tables provided by the Supplier are to be submitted, together with test results, if
required.
Manufacturer's procedures for handling, transportation and installation.
All associated structural, thermal, acoustic, vapour and fire test reports as and when required by
the Architect / façade consultant.
Details of louvres including free air-movement flow test data etc.
All fire rated materials, include all fire test reports to government
statutory requirements. Anti-Carbonation Coating.
Fire rating test reports and government approvals of all fire rated products
Sample Submissions
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factory-fabrications and site-installed assemblies.
3 sets of all samples are to be submitted, two sets are to be submitted to the Architect and the
Facade Consultant, and the other is to be sent to the Main Contractor on site.
Refer Architectural Finishes Schedule for selection of colours and finishes of each material.
Include samples as follows:
 3D printed assembly models for each system 4-way joint assembly and any other critical
assemblies as required by the Architect. The models shall show: joint aesthetics, allowances
for tolerance and adjustment, airseal locations and contiguity, pressure equalisation chambers
and methods of system drainage.
 Metal types and finishes, including proposed finished shapes, sections and extrusions.
 Glass types and finishes indicating colour, surface pattern or texture, finish, surface coatings,
and the range of variation, if any. Each sample set shall have 5 range samples 600mm x 600mm
in size to show the limits of the range of variation of colour, hue light transmission, and internal
and external reflection. As well as maximum variations of patterns and imperfections the
selected colour. The samples shall be 600mm x 600mm in size.
 Colour samples of painted or coated panels (e.g. anodised, powder/pvd coated, enamel coated
etched etc.). Each sample set shall have 5 range samples 600mm x 600mm in size to represent
both the degree of specula gloss and the lightest, median and darkest shades of that colour to
be accepted for use on the project.
 Joint system components, including sealants, rainscreens, baffles, flashings, elastomeric

sealants, backing rods, etc., with details of compatibility with silicone and polyurethane based
sealants, and all extruded gaskets, seals and tapes.
 Typical fabrications and assemblies, showing welds and grinding, screwed and bolted
junctions, fastenings and workmanship.
Upon approval of representative samples of products and materials, submit full scale samples for
each unit / panel type for approval of texture, finish, consistency and tolerance. When a sample has
been complete to the satisfaction of the Engineer it shall be marked as the “Approved Sample” and
used as a reference to compare with other panels.
The Architect shall be allowed to ask for and receive any additional samples as they deem necessary.
All samples shall be accompanied by additional descriptive information, including: brand,

fabrication place, finish, data sheet, application and certifications.
Performance and Visual Mock-Up Tests
Performance and Visual mock up tests shall be submitted for approval.

Performance test (performance mock-up & fire testing)
Submit Performance test (performance mock-up) prototype method statement, shop drawings
with supporting calculations.

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Submit the following details, (in accordance with 2.2) for each performance mock up:
 Proposed testing laboratory, including curriculum vitae of the testing officer in charge
 A detailed and sequential outline of the proposed test procedure, including all pre-test and
test loading, and schematic diagrams describing the type and location of all data collection
instruments
 Scaled shop drawings with supporting calculations, (in accordance with 2.2) of each
performance mock up, duly annotated with the locations of monitoring gauge positions,
chamber framing and cladding details, racking jack positions and associated mechanisms.
 Calibration certificates (current) for all testing gauges and equipment.
Submit prototype test reports including preliminary and interim Test Results. All Test reports shall include
the following:
 The original report issued by the Testing Laboratory, signed by the officer in charge. The report
shall include the certificate issued by the Testing Laboratory verifying that the test prototype
has been tested in accordance, and complies with, Specified Tests.
 Detailed "Performance Prototype as Tested" drawings. Actual dimensions and thickness of all
component parts including actual measured sizes of tested glass panes shall be recorded.
Particularly note all remedial work carried out since previous tests. Make available copies of
the "As Tested Drawings” for reference during the Testing Programme.
All Performance Prototype Test Reports shall indicate specifically pass/fail results for:
 Structural performance.
 Air infiltration/exfiltration.
 Water penetration (static and dynamic).
 Fire resistance system rating
Visual assessment (visual mock-up) prototype

Fabrication and installation of any element of the façade systems shall not commence until
the Architect has reviewed and approved the visual mock-up test reports and samples /
mock-up installations
Submit (in accordance with the Main Contractor’s programme and within 2 weeks of award)
Visual assessment (visual mock-up) prototype designs (shop drawings with supporting
calculations (if required by Architect))
Submit drawings of a prototype area for visual assessment of glass types, solid panels types (if
applicable), and cladding, including any modifications requested, in a location to be advised.
Within one week’s completion of test, submit a report with record photographs and measurements
for each visual mock-up. The reports shall include:
 Recorded measurements and their compliance with specification tolerances each material /
element including flatness, bow etc. and including glass measurements in accordance with
Hadamar recommendations
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First Constructed Example Prototype
Fabrication and Installation of any element of the general façade systems shall not commence
until the Architect has reviewed and approved the First constructed example prototype.
Method Statement
Submit drawings identifying the locations of first example prototype on site constructions for each system.
First constructed example prototype report:

Submit a report with record photographs and measurements for each visual mock-up. The reports shall
include:
 Recorded measurements for each material / element and their compliance with specification
tolerances including flatness, bow etc. and including glass measurements in accordance with
Hadamar recommendations
 Record photographs of the installations under the different lighting conditions inspected.
Air leakage testing

Air leakage testing of the installed facades and M+E components etc shall be carried out in accordance with
government requirements
QA / QC and Testing
Field Water Testing

Submit proposed locations of testing to the Architects approval. Locations shall be indicated by
way of marked up areas on elevation drawings.
Submit reports of all field water tests. The reports shall include:
 Record photographs referenced by date and test / inspection locations.

 A summary of findings including details of all pass / fail results and any findings of non-conformities
Glazing QA/QC
Submit details of proposed sampling frequency and test method for each type of glazing test to the Architects
approval.
Submit manufacturer’s and producer’s certification that they have reviewed all project details and
that they approve the use of their product.
Annealed (Float) Glass QA/QC

Submit proposed production testing plan to ASTM 1036, Table 4, proportionally adjusted to
proposed project glass thickness. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail
rate. Submit production and test records to ASTM 1036, Table 4, proportionally adjusted to
proposed project glass thickness. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail
rate.
Heat strengthened glass and fully tempered Glass QA/QC

Submit a proposed testing plan to ASTM 1048. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and

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pass and/or fail rate. Submit production and test records to ASTM C1048. Indicate test procedures,
acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Submit proposed heat soak test method statement to EN14179-1-2001(E). Submit independently
certified heat soak test reports to EN14179-1-2001(E)
Submit proposed testing plan for roller wave evaluation to ASTM C1651 or C1652. Include
equipment details, frequency of testing and pass / fail criteria. Submit inspection records for roller
wave evaluation ASTM C1651 or C1652. Include equipment details, frequency of testing and pass
/ fail results.
Laminated Glass QA/QC

Submit a proposed testing plan to ASTM C1172. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and
pass and/or fail rate. Submit production and test records to ASTM C1172. Indicate test procedures,
Submit a proposed testing plan for compatibility testing of the laminate with any adjacent materials
such as coatings, gaskets sealants etc. Submit test records of compatibility testing of the laminate
with any adjacent materials such as coatings, gaskets sealants etc.
Insulated Glass units (IGU’s) QA/QC

Submit a proposed testing plan for insulated glass performance testing to ASTM E2188 and ASTM
E773. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate. Submit production and
test records of testing to ASTM E2188 and ASTM E773. Indicate test procedures, acceptance
criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Submit a proposed testing plan for edge seal adhesion testing to ASTM C1265. Indicate test
procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate. Submit production and test records for
edge seal adhesion testing to ASTM C1265. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass
and/or fail rate.
Submit a proposed testing plan for compatibility testing of the laminate with any adjacent materials
such as coatings, gaskets sealants etc. Submit production and test records for edge seal compatibility
testing to ASTM C1294. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Pyrolytic (hard) and vacuum deposition (soft / sputter) coatings on Glass QA/QC
Submit proposed production testing plan to ASTM C1376. Indicate test procedures, acceptance
criteria and pass and/or fail rate. Submit production and test records to ASTM C1376. Indicate test
procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Aluminium QA/QC
Submit proposed tensile test and chemical analysis testing plan to justify aluminium conforms to
BS8118. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate. Submit production
and test records. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Submit proposed method statement and test plan for quality control of anodized surfaces to BS EN
3210. Tensile test and chemical analysis testing plan. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria
and pass and/or fail rate. Submit production and test records. Indicate test procedures, acceptance
criteria and pass and/or fail rate.

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Submit proposed method statement and test plan for quality control of PVDF and powder coated
surfaces. Each batch shall be tested for film thickness and the batch number referenced to the
delivery documentation for traceability. An approved testing laboratory shall perform testing.
Structural silicone QA/QC

Submit details of proposed sampling frequency for each type of test with corresponding test
procedures for Architects approval.
Submit manufacturer's test reports prepared by the approved laboratory for all structural adhesives
(silicone) used in structural glazing before commencing installation. Include details of sampling
methods and test procedures.
Submit a proposed testing plan for compatibility testing of the sealant with any adjacent materials
such as paints, coatings, gaskets, sealants etc. Submit test reports for compatibility testing of the
sealant with any adjacent materials such as paints, coatings, gaskets, sealants etc. the test reports
shall include all details of all pass / fail results.
Weather silicone QA/QC

Submit manufacturer's standard test reports and certificates previously performed on proposed
sealants, including details of the following characteristics:
 Chemical composition
 Adhesion, bond strength, cohesion or tensile strength, and elongation
compatibility
 Hardness and viscosity Colour stability Compression set
 Low temperature flexibility Modulus of elasticity Water absorption
 Effects of exposure to ozone and ultraviolet light Stain resistance
 Long term aged performance or accelerated age exposure performance
Include adhesion characteristics for all relevant surfaces including applied coatings to aluminium,
glass and adjacent sealants and gaskets. Include statement of differences between the proposed
sealants and previously tested products, if any.
Submit a proposed fire testing of sealants if required. Indicate frequency of test, classification
system, and pass fail criteria. Submit results of fire testing including classification of material and
any pass / failure results.
Submit manufacturer’s certification that they have reviewed all project details and that they
approve the use of their product.
Glazing accessories, gaskets, weather seal QA/QC

Submit a proposed testing plan for all products in accordance with relevant Standards. Indicate test
procedures, test frequency and acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate. Submit test reports for
all products in accordance with relevant Standards. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and
pass and/or fail rate.
Mild Steel QA/QC

Submit proposed tensile test and chemical analysis testing plan to justify all mild steel material

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conforms to BS5950. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate. Submit
production and test records. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Submit Test Certificates for all steelwork, connections and welding consumables to the Architect
for approval before fabrication begins.
Stainless Steel QA/QC

Submit proposed tensile test and chemical analysis testing plan to justify all mild steel material
conforms to SCI 123. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate. Submit
production and test records. Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Submit Test Certificates for all steelwork, connections and welding consumables to the Architect
for approval before fabrication begins.
Welding QA/QC
Submit a proposed testing plan for all welds testing including stud weld testing to the appropriate
standards. Indicate test procedures, test frequency and acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Submit test reports for all products in accordance with relevant Standards. Indicate test procedures,
Fixings QA/QC
Submit a proposed testing plan for all fixings including screws, HSFG connections etc. to the
appropriate standards. Indicate test procedures, test frequency and acceptance criteria and pass
and/or fail rate. Submit test reports for all products in accordance with relevant Standards. Indicate
test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Method Statements
Installation method statements

Submit a comprehensive method statement for each façade system containing all installation
procedures, equipment, health and safety precautions and personnel required for acceptance prior
to the commencement of work.
The method statement shall include:
 Fabrication in factory (including details manufacturing history and traceability of each component, panel
etc.);
 Transportation to site / between factory / assembly locations, (including details
manufacturing history and traceability of each component;
 Transportation on site;
 Methods of temporary protection;
 Installation methodology;
 Safety precautions;
 Erection tolerances;
 Survey and setout;
 Temporary or permanent gondolas and scaffolding requirements.
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conditions.
Operations and Maintenance manuals
Submit a manual, (in English and Arabic) containing procedures for cleaning and maintenance.
The maintenance manual shall include:
 The Materials to be used for maintenance and cleaning. Cleaning agents etc. that must not be
used shall be clearly and explicitly identified.
 The source of replacement components, including a complete list of contact details for
system/material suppliers and manufacturers.
 The Methods for replacement of damaged components.
 Required access methodology for damaged components.
 A recommended schedule / timetable of inspections and cleaning with template checklists
 All information required to ensure the full service capability of the work,
 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.
The façade contractor shall provide the Employer with 3 copies of the Maintenance Manuals after
obtaining approval from the Architect.
As-built documentation
Prepare as-built drawings, photographs and other records progressively as the work proceeds.
Submit regular progress reports at 15 day intervals and complete as-built documentation with 30
days of installation completion.
On completion of works, submit 2 sets of drawings and reports and soft copies (DWG and PDF)
for the Employer’s retention.
4.0 Performance Requirements
Generally
The façade wall, cladding systems, skylights and canopies and other works executed in thus sub-
contract shall be waterproof, weatherproof and shall not show evidence of deterioration for the
warranty period.
Materials and components shall be engineered to accommodate all loading conditions, and shall
be of adequate strength and stiffness for the purpose intended.
Service life
The service life of the facade system shall be not less than 25 years.
Design Loads

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Generally
Design all components of the facade systems for the loads specified in this section. The design shall
be in accordance with factored limit state design. Load combinations shall be derived in accordance
with the relevant standards e.g. BS 8118, BS 5950, SCI 123, etc.
Dead Loads
Design all elements to carry 2 times their own total self-weight without causing overstress or
excessive deflection of any component for safety requirement. Loadings shall be derived with due
regards to BS 6399
Imposed (Live) loads

Loadings shall be derived in accordance with BS 6399 and the following requirements:
 A point loading of 1.5 kN on all horizontal surfaces including projecting features, sills and canopies.
 A line loading of 0.75 kN/m acting either downward or outward on all window sills.
 A uniformly distributed loading of 1.0 kN/m2 on all roofs and canopies.
 A line loading on inner lites of glass of 0.75kN/m acting outwards at a height of 1100mm
above the finished floor level.
 The façade element should be checked to stand any restraining and impacting load from the
BMU system, which should be provided by BMU contractor.
These live loading requirements do not need to be superimposed with each other.
All components and hardware that make up an operable vent, inclusive of, but not limited to,
glazing, sashes, glazing accessories, structural sealant (if applicable), capping’s (if applicable),
locking systems, hinges, mullions and transoms shall be designed to withstand a barrier load of
0.75kN/m at 1100mm above FFL in both the open and closed position to comply with local
authority regulations.
Wind loads
The facade is to be designed for wind loads conforming to BS6399, wind tunnel test data, and
local government regulations.
Wind loads on inclined louvre blades / trellis features:

It can be assumed that the pressure acts perpendicular to the plane formed by the corners of the
perimeter frame, and that the tributary area for one blade equals its projected area on the same
plane.
Seismic Loads
Seismic loads are to be derived in accordance with load government regulations
Temporary and construction loads

Design the facade systems to allow for all handling and installation loads without causing
overstress, permanent deflection or warping.

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Allowable stresses
Structural silicone and adhesive tapes
Structural silicone shall be designed to limit the working stress of sealants to 138 kN/m2
Structural tapes shall be designed to limit their working stress to 230 kN/m2.
Glass
Glazing shall be designed to limit stresses in accordance with AS 1288
Aluminium
Aluminium shall be designed to limit stresses in accordance with BS 8118
Mild steel
Mild steel shall be designed to limit stresses in accordance with BS 5950 and local government requirements
Stainless steel
Stainless steel shall be designed to limit stresses in accordance with SCI 123
Allowable Deflections
Generally
Design all components of the facade systems to comply with the deflection criteria specified in this
section. Unfactored (serviceability) loads shall be used to calculate the deflections. Each load case
shall be considered separately and then combined if appropriate.
Lateral deflections under wind load, imposed load etc.
Component Criteria Requirement
Glazing Centre pane deflection L / 60
Metal panels and other non-brittle panel Centre panel deflection L / 60

types
Brittle Panels (e.g. stone) and panels Centre panel deflection L / 360
carrying brittle finishes
Aluminium / Mild Steel / Stainless Steel Centre span deflection supporting Insulated L / 200
beam, strut, mullion, transom, column Glass units
members
Centre deflection supporting monolithic glazing L / 180
Centre deflection supporting non brittle panels L / 90

(metal etc.)
Centre deflection supporting Brittle Panels (e.g. stone) and L / 360
panels carrying brittle finishes
Louvre blades / breise solei Centre deflection L / 175

elements
Fixings / connections Point of maximum deflection L / 360

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Notes:
a) L is the span between points of contra-flexure; (the distance between supports for simply
supported members).
b) For panes and panels L is the short span or the span under consideration for irregular shaped panels.
c) For cantilever elements the span L may be doubled in calculating the allowable deflection
Gravity (in-plane loading)
Component Criteria Requirement
Glazing Centre pane deflection L / 360
Metal panels and other non-brittle Centre panel deflection L / 360

panel types
Brittle Panels (e.g. stone) and panels Centre panel deflection L / 360
carrying brittle finishes
Aluminium / Mild Steel / Stainless Centre span deflection L / 1000

Steel beam, strut, mullion, transom,
column members which are
trafficable, (i.e. stack joints adjacent
to floors, floor beams etc.)
Aluminium / Mild Steel / Stainless Centre span deflection L / 360
Steel beam, strut, mullion, transom,
column members which are not
trafficable
Fixings / connections Point of maximum deflection L / 1000
Notes:
d) L is the span between points of contra-flexure; (the distance between supports for simply
supported members).
e) For panes and panels L is the short span or the span under consideration for irregular shaped panels.
f) For cantilever elements the span L may be doubled in calculating the allowable deflection.
g) Pre-cambering may be carried out to limit the amount of gravity / self-weight deflection.
Environmental conditions
Insulation (U-Value) transmittance calculations

Unless stated otherwise boundary conditions for thermal modelling shall be to ASHRAE Summer conditions.
Condensation analysis
For condensation analysis the following boundary conditions shall be used

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Summer
 Dry Bulb 46 degrees C

 Wet Bulb
29 degrees C
Winter
 Dry Bulb 12 degrees C

 Wet Bulb
12 degrees C
Indoor
Conditions
 24 degrees C
 Relative Humidity 50% +/- 5%
For analysis of expansion / contraction / thermal dishing etc. the following surface
temperatures shall be used: Maximum temperatures
 External surface under direct sunlight temperature 80 degrees Celsius

 External surface shaded from direct sunlight temperature 45 degrees Celsius
 Internal surface in conditioned environment 24 degrees Celsius
 Internal surface in non-conditioned environment 45
degrees
Celsius minimum temperatures
 External surface under direct sunlight temperature 0 degrees Celsius

 External surface shaded from direct sunlight temperature 0 degrees Celsius
 Internal surface in conditioned environment 16 degrees Celsius
 Internal surface in non-conditioned environment 0 degrees Celsius
Connection Requirements
Fixing requirements generally

All fixing brackets and anchorages shall be scheduled and described in detail on the shop drawings.
They shall be designed for the maximum three-dimensional tolerance of the system, and due
consideration shall be given to additional forces from prying action, eccentric loading, and bolt
group effects.
Base building substrates

Provide contingency design and installation procedures for all typical substrate conditions and
deficiencies including:

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 Reinforcement clash
 Excessive out-of-tolerance concrete
 Honeycombing or other concrete defects
 Clash with concrete joints, and other structural details
 Incorrectly located, missed and incorrect embedments
Check all base structure reinforcement locations. Refer to structural drawings to establish bracket
fixing locations. Verify the relationship between brackets and concrete reinforcement on shop
drawings.
Movement Requirements
Generally
Design all the façade systems and attached components for the combined building and thermal
movements outlined in this section. Movement joints shall accommodate the full range of
movements in addition to all tolerances.
Joints shall be designed to prevent loads of any kind being transferred from the building into the
facade systems, excessive movements of any joints or failure of weather seals.
Base building sway

At design comment check with the Architect and Engineer to receive the most updated structural movement
report.
Unless otherwise noted the base building movements are as follows:
 Maximum Story Drift = h / 300, where h = story height

 Maximum slab edge deflection (super imposed dead load and imposed (live load) = L / 500 or
20mm max for spans less than 10 meters and where L is the distance between points of
contra-flexure.
 Column Shortening = 1mm per meter height of column
Environmental Requirements
Generally
Design and warrant all areas of all the façade systems to meet all performance criteria under all
foreseeable conditions.
The environmental requirements shall apply to all elements of the façade system including but not
limited to doors, louvres and vents etc.
In case of dispute elements of the façade system shall be independently tested to the Architects
approval at the contractors cost to justify the performance requirements
Air infiltration requirements

The building envelope including operable vents / duct openings etc shall be designed to achieve an
infiltration and exfiltration loss of less than 8m3/h/m2 when tested under a 50 pa pressure
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The façade systems shall be designed to pass an air infiltration or exfiltration test with an allowable
of 1.5m3/h/m2 under a test pressure of 600pa when tested to ASTM E283. (i.e. equivalent to a
classification of A4 to BS EN 12152 under both infiltration and exfiltration conditions.).
Weatherproofing
Weather tight façade systems
The façade systems shall be designed to pass a static water test to ASTM E331 showing no water
ingress under a test pressure of 1000Pa.
All façade systems shall be pressure equalised and shall have at least two lines of defence, including
a front flashing seal and a rear air seal. The cavities between the outer flashing seal and the rear
airseal shall be fully drained to the outside to prevent standing water and accumulation of
condensation.
The façade systems shall be drained at every floor level.
Sealants and gaskets which are inaccessible in the installed system shall remain effective for the
service life of the system.
Rain screen (open joint) façade systems

All rain screens shall be flashed outwards every 7 floors with aluminium or stainless steel
flashings to prevent the accumulation of water and dust in the rainscreen cavity.
The façade contractor shall seal concrete or block work face of the cavity with an impervious
sealer to provide the air seal (second line of defense) to the building.
Foil tape / backing to insulation shall not be considered or accepted as providing the airseal to the
building and insulation.
Thermal properties
The façade system shall be designed to meet government statutory requirements as well as any
environmental performance rating requirements (DMGBR, LEED, BREAM, ESTIDAMA etc.) as
required by the Architect). The façade systems shall also be designed to meet the requirements as
listed in the Façade Systems and Glazing Performance Schedule.
Insulation materials shall be robust and durable under the conditions that they are to be use. If
Insulation is provided in front of the airseal line, it shall be durable and its thermal performance shall
not degrade under exposed conditions. Unmodified Rockwool (mineral wool) is not considered
durable under exposed conditions. Modified rockwool (mineral wool) maybe considered acceptable
subject to submission of material test data to the satisfaction of the Architect and Engineer.
Acoustic Performance
Refer to acoustic report. The façade systems shall not generate noise due to the following: wind
whistling, movement, creaking, drumming or rattling.
Durability
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requirements and life expectancy requirements under all foreseeable environmental conditions.
Indicate all sealants and gaskets on shop drawings. Indicate the anticipated service life and method
of replacement for all sealant and gasket components.
Fire Proofing
The design shall meet all relevant fire code requirements and all local government requirements. The
façade systems shall have a 3 hour rated fire stop and smoke seal between:
h) The slab edge and the back of the facade system

i) Any fire compartment walls and the façade system
It shall be the façade contractor’s responsibility to ascertain the location of all fire rated compartment walls.
The façade systems shall have Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems. The perimeter fire barrier ratings
shall be established in accordance with ASTM E 2307 or EN 1364 Part 3 and 4 or NFPA 285 or
other equivalent tests using the Intermediate- Scale, Multi Story Test Apparatus (ISMA) as the test
method in accordance with government requirements.
Lightening Protection
All façade systems shall be designed to conform to BS EN 62305
Visual Requirements
Profiles
All façade systems shall be designed with system components so that sizes, profiles, dimensions and
architectural style are as close as possible to those indicated on the Architectural and Façade System
Contract Drawings. Any variations shall be clearly identified on the shop drawing submissions and
shall be explicitly raised by RFI (a notice request for information) to the Architect. Production of
any components shall not commence prior to approval of shop drawings and related RFI’s
Applied finishes
The design of the components, selection and application of finishes, and installation procedures
shall ensure a high standard of applied finish protection during construction. Develop and
implement procedures to eliminate scratches, marks and blemishes to finished surfaces. Indicate
procedures on shop drawings.
Flatness and alignment
The design of the components, fabrication and installation procedures shall ensure a high standard
of flatness, joint and edge straightness, and alignment of mating surfaces of joinery. Close attention
shall be given to cutting and cut edge treatment procedures, stiffening and the tightening of fixings
and fastenings which may cause distortion or warping.
Panels and formed sheet material shapes are to be free of oil canning, warping, bowing,
deformations, pinches, stress marks, etc. Read-throughs of die lines in aluminium or of welded
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Corrosion protection
Corrosion protection shall be determined based on the following exposure conditions:
 “Exterior” donates external conditions (outside airseal line).

 “Interior” donates internal conditioned environments.
 “Exposed” donates visible to tenants / public.
 “Concealed” donates non-visible to tenants / public.
Item Requirement for elements that are non-accessible for maintenance
Exterior Exterior Interior Interior Concealed

exposed concealed
Exposed
Stainless steel
Cast-in Stainless steel grade Stainless steel grade grade 316 (A4) Hot Dip Galvanised Mild
embed or 316 (A4) 304 (A2) or Steel to achieve C2 (H)
post fixed Mild steel painted
anchor to achieve C2 (H)
or
Aluminium
Powder coated to
achieve AAMA
2604
Connecting Stainless steel Stainless steel grade mild steel painted Hot Dip Galvanised Mild
Brackets grade 304 (A2) 304 (A2) to achieve C2 (H) Steel to achieve C2 (H)
or
Aluminium
Powder coated to Alodine finished aluminium
achieve AAMA
2604
Screw Stainless steel Stainless steel grade Stainless steel Stainless steel grade 316
Fixings grade 316 (A4) 316 (A4) grade 316 (A4) (A4)
Bolt Fixings Stainless steel Stainless steel grade Stainless steel Stainless steel grade 316
grade 316 (A4) 304 (A4) grade 316 (A4) (A4)
or or
black bolts painted black bolts painted to
to achieve C2 (H) achieve C2 (H
For galvanised elements, corrosion protection rating requirements of “C5-M (VH)“ etc. are as defined
in ISO 4223 and ISO 14713 For painted elements, corrosion protection rating requirements of “C2 (H)”
etc. are as defined in BS EN ISO 12944 parts 2 and 5.
Minimum corrosion protection requirements shall be as the required by the relevant

codes of practice and as a minimum as tabulated below when the elements are
accessible for maintenance:

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Item Requirement for elements that are accessible for maintenance
Exterior exposed Exterior concealed Interior Exposed Interior Concealed
Cast-in Stainless steel grade Stainless steel grade 304 Stainless steel Hot Dip Galvanised Mild
embed or 316 (A4) (A2) grade 316 (A4) Steel to achieve C2 (H)
post fixed or
anchor Mild steel
painted to
achieve C2 (H)
or
Aluminium
Powder coated to
achieve
AAMA 2604
Connecting Stainless steel grade Stainless steel grade 304 Stainless steel Hot Dip Galvanised Mild
Brackets 304 (A2) (A2) grade 316 (A4) Steel to achieve C2 (H)
or or or or
mild steel painted to mild steel painted or mild steel painted Alodine finished aluminium
achieve C5-M (H) galvanised to achieve C5- to achieve C2 (H)
or anodized M (H) or Aluminium
aluminium or anodized Powder coated to
or Aluminium aluminium achieve
Powder / PVDF or AAMA 2604
coated to achieve Aluminium Powder /
AAMA 2605 PVDF coated to achieve
AAMA
2605
Screw Fixings Stainless steel grade Stainless steel grade 316 Stainless steel Stainless steel grade
316 (A4) grade 316 (A4)
(A4) 316 (A4)
Bolt Fixings Stainless steel grade Stainless steel grade 304 Stainless steel Stainless steel grade 304
316 (A4) (A2) grade 316 (A4) (A2) or
or or or black bolts painted to
black bolts painted to black bolts painted to black bolts painted achieve C2-(H)
achieve C5-M (H) achieve C5-M (H) to achieve C2 (H)
Secondary Stainless steel grade Stainless steel grade 304 Stainless steel Hot Dip Galvanised Mild
Framing, 316 (A2) grade Steel
(A4) 316 (A4) to achieve C2 (H)
mullions and or or or or
transoms etc. mild steel painted mild steel painted or mild steel painted Alodine finished aluminium
to achieve C5-M galvanised to achieve C5- to achieve C2 (H)
(H) M (H) or Aluminium
or or anodized Powder coated to
anodized aluminium achieve
aluminium or AAMA 2604
or Aluminium Powder /
Aluminium Powder / PVDF coated to achieve
PVDF coated to AAMA
achieve AAMA 2605 2605
For galvanised elements, corrosion protection rating requirements of “C5-M (VH)“ etc. are as defined in ISO 4223 and ISO 14713
For painted elements, corrosion protection rating requirements of “C2 (H)” etc. are as defined in BS EN ISO 12944 parts 2 and
5.
The Façade Contractor shall provide protective coatings to prevent corrosion, staining, acid rain or
other possible chemical attack of all materials, within the entire façade system and at all interfaces
to the building, including finishes.
Bimetallic corrosion - For fixings between dissimilar metals, the fixings shall be made of a material
which is at least as noble of the noblest material fixing being fixed. I.e. aluminium to mild steel
bracket should be fixed with stainless steel screws.
All elements of the façade systems with dissimilar metals shall be fully separated and insulated with isolators.
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All non-accessible areas of façade shall be fully closed off to prevent vermin infestation. No
openings shall be allowed except for drainage holes (20mmx30mm max) required for drainage of
the façade system
5.0 Materials and Products
Products and materials shall conform to the requirements as listed in the following sections. The
façade contractor shall also make reference to other specialist contract specifications where
available, e.g. GRC, stone, structural glazing etc. In the case that there are conflicts between
specifications, the most onerous specification shall apply
Glass and Glazing
Generally
Provide approved glazing systems, glass and glazing accessories that comply with all performance
requirements. Where differences occur between relevant standards, comply with more stringent
requirements. Refer to Façade Performance Schedule and the Contract drawings for types, locations
and colours.
Products shall be reputable proprietary products, factory manufactured under ISO 9001.
Safety glass shall be provided in all areas where required in accordance with BS 6180 and BS 6262
Glass shall conform to and be inspected to “Guideline to Assess the Visible Quality of Glass in
Buildings prepared by the Technical Advisory Board of the Institut des Glaserhandwerks für
Verglasungstechnik und Fensterbau, Hadamar”, both in the factory(s) prior to shipping and after
installation on site, i.e. at all phases of fabrication and installation.
The Architect reserves the right to reject any panels or extrusions which do not conform to the
specification or which he considers visually unacceptable.
Thickness
Determine the glass thicknesses in accordance with relevant Standards, functional requirements
including design wind loads, deflections and safety, and manufacturer's recommendations.
The outer pane or panes, (if laminated glass is used) shall have the same thickness in order to
minimise glass distortion, unless otherwise approved by the Architect in writing.
Glass types and thicknesses shall be not less than thicknesses specified in the Glazing Schedule.
Glass types and thicknesses shall be increased at the contractors cost if required to meet other
performance contract requirements.
All exposed glass edges shall have a finish not inferior to ground arised.
Annealed
(Float)
Glass
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All primary glass shall be float glass of quality q3 or better as classified in accordance with ASTM
C1036. All glazing shall also conform to Hadamar requirements.
All glass shall be free from cracks, scratches, bubbles, blisters, all inclusions of deleterious matter
including nickel sulphide and other defects which detract from appearance or interfere with
performance.
All glass shall have clean, wheel cut edges with minimum feather, free from vents, notches, or shells.
The Probability of breakage of glass due to anticipated thermal stress in glass shall not exceed
8/1000 base on ASTM E1300.
Edge quality
 Edge quality criteria for annealed glass are as follows:

 Shark teeth shall not penetrate more than half of glass thickness
 Serration hackle may occur only within 150 mm of corners
 Flare shall not exceed 1 mm measured perpendicular to glass surface across the edge. Flare
shall not occur at setting blocks.
 Bevel shall not exceed 1.5 mm.
 Flake chips may occur only within 200 mm of corners. Depth shall not exceed 1 mm and
length or diameter shall not exceed 6 mm.
 Rough chips which exceed any of the dimensional limits for flake chips are not permitted.
Heat
Strengthened
Glass
Generally
Base material shall be an approved selected quality float glass from Section 5.1.4
All heat strengthened glass shall be manufactured using the "roller hearth", or an equivalent
approved process in accordance with ASTM C1048.
All fully tempered glass shall confirm with Hadamar quality / tolerance requirements as well as
the requirements of ASTM C1048
When tested in accordance with ASTM C1279, heat-strengthened glass shall have a surface
compression of between 24–52 N/mm2
Edge quality
All heat strengthened glass shall have belt arised edges or better.
Roller wave distortion
Roller wave distortion shall not exceed 0.040mm when measured using an approved roller wave gauge.
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Glass
Generally
Base material shall be an approved selected quality float glass from Section 5.1.4
All fully tempered glass shall be manufactured using the "roller hearth", or an equivalent
approved process in accordance with ASTM C1048.
All fully tempered glass shall confirm with Hadamar quality / tolerance requirements as well as
When tested in accordance with ASTM C1279, heat-strengthened glass shall have a surface
compression of not less than 69N/mm2
Edge quality
All fully tempered glass shall have belt arised edges or better.
Roller wave distortion
Roller wave distortion shall not exceed 0.040mm when measured using an approved roller wave gauge.
Laminated
Glass
Generally
Base material shall be an approved selected quality float glass from Section 5.1.4 All
laminated glass shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM C1172.
All fully laminated glass shall confirm with Hadamar quality / tolerance requirements as well as
Interlayer
Provide an approved polyvinylbutyral (PVB) or SGP interlayer. Submit details. All laminated
glass shall have belt arised or better edges
Edge protection of laminated glass is required for all exposed edges. The sealing detail shall
comprise of a mitre to the glass, with oversize pvb interlayer hot rolled into the mitre left by the
rebate.
Insulated
Glass
Units
Generally
Base material shall be an approved selected quality float glass from Section 5.1.4.

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The IGU units shall be class A in accordance with ASTM E774 and shall comply
(qualify) with ASTM E2190 Seal performance
The IGU units shall incorporate approved polyisobutylene primary (vapour) seals continuously
bonded to glass, and two-part silicone secondary (structural) seals. The Primary seal shall be
between 3 mm - 4mm deep inclusive of tolerances. The Secondary seal shall completely cover the
spacer and completely cover the glass edge rebate with no gaps or voids, and shall be continuously
bonded to the glass.
Polysulphide and hot melt butyl seals shall not be used to
seal the IGU units Capillary Breather tubes
The use of capillary breather tubes is not permitted and they shall not be used.
Spacer Bar
The Spacer bar shall be an approved proprietary aluminium type, or other metal material,
including stainless steel, desiccant filled, anodized in an approved silver colour compatible with
seals.
Edge quality
All glazing in IGU units shall have belt arised edges or better. Stone or hand finishing is not allowed.
Pyrolytic (hard) and vacuum deposition (soft /

sputter) coatings Generally
The base material shall be an approved selected
quality float glass. Soft coatings shall be in
accordance with ASTM C1376.
Ceramic (frit) coatings

The base material shall be an approved selected quality float glass from Section 5.1.4
Acid etched (sandblast finishes)

The base material shall be an approved selected quality float glass from Section 5.1.4
Aluminium
Generally
Provide aluminium material that complies with all performance requirements. Where differences
occur between relevant Standards, comply with more stringent requirements.
Edge quality
Cut edges, drilled holes, riveted joints and flat sheets shall be clean, neat, and free from burrs and
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Extrusions
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 painting. Aluminium brackets shall
be 6061 T6.
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-structural trims is 1.4mm. Extrusion walls and screw flutes shall be of sufficient thickness for
all fixings including flush countersinking where required.
Sheet
Unless otherwise indicated or approved, sheet alloy that is to be anodized shall be Grade 1100-
H14. The aluminium alloy panel for painting finish should be 3000 sery, H14 or H36 tempered.
The bend radii shall be such that no surface cracking is visible. All corners in visible conditions to
be back cut for small radius bends.
Sheet thickness for external cladding
Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, thickness of sheet aluminium for external cladding
shall be not less than 3 mm and shall be tension levelled (stretcher level).
Composite sheet products shall not be substituted for aluminium sheet unless approved in writing by the
Architect.
Aluminium Clad Panels

All Aluminium panels are to be properly designed with extruded aluminium stiffeners both
horizontal and vertical on back of panels. Edge stiffening may also be required. Stiffeners shall be
attached by both stud method and structural silicone.
Where aluminium clad panel form part of the sealed façade systems system, they shall be insulated
in the same manner as the spandrel glass.
All aluminium panels within 3 meters of the ground, or any walking surface, shall have concealed
sound dampening applied.
Aluminium Composite Panels

The Aluminium sheet shall comply with ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M) for alclad alloy, 3003 or
3004 or 3005 with temper as required to suit forming operations, prepainted by the coil-coating
process and complying with the following requirements:
The aluminium Sheet Surface before Coating shall be Smooth flat, mill finish
Alternative alloys that may be considered include 1100 3105, 3003, 3004, 3005, and 5050; in A14,
H14, H22, H24, H32, or 34 temper
Modulus of Elasticity E: shall not be less than 70,000 NImm2.

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Coil Coating System shall comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Engineering and Metal
Products" for recommendations relative to applying and designating finishes.
Prepare, pre-treat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and
resin manufacturer's written instructions: a. Fluoropolymer Three-Coat System: Manufacturer's
standard three-coat, thermocured system consisting of specially formulated inhibitive primer,
fluoropolymer colour coat, and clear fluoropolymer topcoat, with both colour coat and clear
topcoat containing not less than 70 percent polyvinylideue fluoride resin by weight, with a
minimum total dry film thickness of 0.038 mm; complying with physical properties and
coating performance requirements of AAMA 2605.
The composite panels shall have a mineral filled core which shall Under the British Standards,
have a Fire of Class ‘O’ to BS476
This rating is classed as follows:
 Tested to BS476- Part 6 1989 (Fire propagation)

 Tested to BS 476 Part 7 1971 (Surface Spread of Flame) of Class 1.
Aluminium
Anodising
Generally
The materials acceptable shall be clear (or natural) anodised to AAMA 607.1 or colour anodised to
AAMA 601. The etched surface is to be permanently sealed. The etched surface is to have 25
microns minimum of material removed from all exposed surfaces.
All Anodised aluminium panels and extrusions and components are to be manufactured in
accordance with BS EN 7599 and BS EN 3987.
Where required, finish aluminium by an approved anodized coating process in accordance with
relevant Standards to match approved samples. Submit details, including details of preparation
and pre-treatment.
The colour anodizing process shall be achieved by use of a two-stage electrolytic process utilising
cobalt or nickel as the colouring metal or by use of a single stage integral process.
The use of tin electrolytes for colouring of films is not permitted
Anodic oxidation coating shall be carried out at a single place of manufacture; all critical visible
areas (as determined by the Architect) shall be anodised as a single batch.
Uncoated edges shall not be visible in assemblies or exposed to the atmosphere. Fabricated pieces
shall meet the thickness requirements of BS 3987.
Surfaces to be finished shall be free from imperfections, scratches, scrapes, die lines and dents.
After the finish is applied, all coatings, when cured, shall be visibly free of spots, stains and
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Grade and thickness
Unless otherwise required, anodizing grade and average thickness shall be:
 External: 25 microns with local thickness not less than 20 microns.

 Internal: 25 microns with local thickness not less than 20 microns.
The minimum coating weight shall be 5.5 milligrams/cm2
Aluminium
(PVF2)
Generally
All PVF2 coated aluminium panels and extrusions and components are to be manufactured in
accordance with qualicote guidelines.
The coating system / paint shall be approved by Architect.
A factory oven cured 3 coat system is required with 70% minimum Kynar 500 fluoropolymer
resin formulated and applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
The surfaces to be finished shall be free from imperfections, scratches, scrapes and dents. After the
finish is applied, all coatings, when cured, shall be visibly free of spots, stains and streaks.
Grade and thickness
Unless otherwise required, grade and average thickness shall be:
 External aluminium surface: 40 microns with local thickness not less than 35 microns.,
comply with AAMA 2605 standards
 Internal aluminium surface: 40 microns with local thickness not less than 35 microns, comply
with AAMA 2604 standards
The dry film thickness of coil PVF2 paint should not be less than 25 microns. The dry film
thickness shall be measured according to ASTM D7901-05.
Colour retention
Colour changes shall not exceed 5ΔE*AB units for the warranty period.
Aluminium
Powder
Coating
Generally
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accordance with qualicote guidelines.
The powder coating system shall be a thermosetting polyester resin, applied electrostatically and
oven cured in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Surfaces to be finished shall be free from imperfections, scratches, scrapes, and dents. After the
finish is applied, all coatings, when cured, shall be visibly free of spots, stains and streaks.
Grade and thickness
Unless otherwise required, grade and average thickness shall be:
 Internal: The minimum dry film thickness (DFT) shall be 50 microns and comply with AAMA 2604
standards
 External: The minimum dry film thickness (DFT) shall be 60 microns; and comply with
AAMA 2605 standards Colour retention
Colour changes shall not exceed 5ΔE*AB units for the warranty period.
Sealant Materials
Structural Silicone
Generally
All glazing and sealants shall comply with manufacturer's recommendations, relevant Standards,
and approved shop drawings.
Weather sealants
Generally
Sealant type and installation method shall be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
suitable to the location, function, substrates and performance requirements including movement,
air infiltration, fire and acoustic requirements. Submit complete details, specifications, installation
and curing instructions, including manufacturer's certification that the proposed product selections
are suitable for the joint types and are compatible with and non- staining, and non-bleeding to
adjacent materials.
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
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results indicating fire rating and compliance with statutory requirements.
Where dry foam fire rated fillers are proposed for wall types which also have acoustic or air
infiltration requirements, provide an elastomeric cover bead.
Compatibility
All proposed sealants and accessories shall be compatible with substrates, adjacent materials,
accessories and other sealants, and shall be non-staining and non-bleeding.
Coloured sealants
Provide coloured or paintable 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. Sealants to be
custom and standard coloured as selected by architect, multiple types-provide list.
Glazing Accessories,
Gaskets, Weather Seal
Generally
Provide approved non-cellular elastomeric extruded profiles, including gaskets, seals and glazing
accessories, required for a complete installation, in accordance with ASTM C864 and HB/T3099.
Submit details, including compatibility with adjacent components and sealants. Indicate sizes and
locations on shop drawings.
Glazing accessories, including spacers, setting blocks, wedges, and the like, shall comply with AS
1288 and the recommendations of the glass manufacturer or glazing system.
Extruded profiles shall be smooth, of uniform dimensions, correctly selected for the conditions of
use, and free from components likely to bleed, stain or detrimentally affect performance of the
glazing. All products shall be of ultra-violet, (if exposed to sunlight) and ozone resistant. EPDM
may be used in concealed locations
Hard Profiles
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 D2240.
 Compression set 100% (168 hrs.): Not greater than 40% when tested in accordance with ASTM D395.
Soft Profiles
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 D2240.
 Compression set (168 hrs.): 30% +/- 5% when tested in accordance with ASTM D395.
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Where indicated on the Drawings or required, provide approved setting blocks of dense material as follows:
 Compression set (168 hrs.): Not greater than 25% when tested in accordance with ASTM D395.
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 dislodgement.
Setting Block lengths shall be calculated in accordance with BS6262 and shall be
not less than 80mm. Side Blocks
Where indicated on the Drawings or as required, provide approved side blocks of dense material as follows:
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 side blocks may be approved only if recommended by the IGU manufacturer.
Double sided tape
Contact with structural silicone sealants
Extruded profiles in contact with structural silicone sealants shall be approved black heat
cured silicone rubber. Structural Gaskets
Where indicated on the drawings or required, provide approved structural gaskets shall be made
from approved rubber based material having proven compatibility with silicone as follows:
 Compression set (22 hrs.): Not greater than 25% when tested in accordance with ASTM D395.
Dry gaskets shall be extruded with integral locking strips or zipper type insertions producing a
compression grip on the frame and glass. Dry gaskets shall be continuous around glazing.
Dimensional tolerance and the resulting edge bite shall comply with manufacturer’s instructions.
Colour of the gaskets shall be approved before manufacture.
Flashing
For non-façade façade flashings, refer to architectural specifications Generally
Provide all required flashings, baffles, trims, capping and the like to prevent the entry of water and
weather, and make neat and clean junctions with the base-structure and adjoining work. Where
visible, provide matching materials and finishes. Include all fixings and sealing.
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Construct weep holes and weep tubes as required to enable the passage of moisture to the outside
of the building. Lap and seal all flashings by approved methods. Submit details.
Provide flashings at all conditions as required to provide a second means of defence against
uncontrolled water and dust / dirt penetration.
Types of flashing
Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, types and locations shall be as follows
a) Open Joint rain screen flashings to open joint metal cladding, stone cladding, precast
cladding, and ceramic cladding etc. - Stainless steel sheet or Zincalum steel at every
second floor.
Louvre flashings: Stainless steel sheet.
All Horizontal offsets, ledges, copings, etc. in exterior enclosure assembly – stainless steel
or aluminium sheet. Perimeter of cladding termination, horizontal and vertical. - Stainless
steel or aluminium sheet.
Flashing materials
Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, types and locations shall be as follows
b) Zincalum sheet to be steel base grade G2, coating class AZ 275.

c) Stainless steel sheet, 0.8 mm thick, Grade 304.
d) Aluminium sheet, not less than 1.2mm thick
e) Neoprene strip shall be 3.5 mm, and shall comply with ASTM D1149 with regard to
ozone and flame resistance.
aa) Self-adhering weather sheet shall be at least 1.5mm thick.
Parapet copings to be designed to falls and able to accommodate maintenance loads
Mild Steel
Generally
Provide mild steel material that complies with all performance requirements. Where differences
occur between relevant Standards, comply with more stringent requirements.
All steel work shall be considered as structural steelwork Structural Steelwork
Structural steelwork shall comprise weldable structural steel to BS EN 10210 Grade S275 mild
Steel or Grade S355 high yield steel, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings.
Hot Rolled Sections
Dimensions, mass, tolerances and rolling margins are to comply with the following standards:
 Universal beams, columns, tee sections and channels to BS 4:Pt 1.

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 Hollow sections to BS 4848: Pt 2.

 Angles to BS 4848: Pt 4.
 Flats, plates, round bars and square bars to BS 4360 Cold Rolled Sections
 Dimensions, mass, tolerance of cold rolled sections to be in accordance with BS 2994. Cold
rolled sections are not permitted unless specifically nominated on the Engineer’s drawings.
Cast Iron and Cast Steel
 Grey cast iron shall comply with BS EN 1561, grade 10

 Malleable cast iron shall comply with BS EN 1562
 Spheroidal cast iron shall comply with BS EN 1563.
 Carbon manganese steel castings shall comply with BS EN 10293 Forged Steel
 Steel forgings and forged steel pins shall comply with BS 29.
Protective Coatings
All steelwork is to be provided with a protective coating system with a 15-year class (H) time to
first maintenance in accordance with BS EN 12944. The coatings are to be provided over the full
surface area of steelwork. Exposed edges and site weld areas are to be coated with an approved
coating system for site applications. Details are to be submitted for the Architect’s approval.
As required by the Architect, fire protection to steelwork shall be provided.
Hot Dip galvanising

Hot dip galvanising shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 10210-01.
Where hot dip galvanising is used with powder coating or paint systems chemical pre-trement shall
be carried out to remove contaminants such as oil, grease and dirt. Any air or gas shall be removed
by heating the galvanised steel to at least 20oC above curing temperature for a minimum of 10
minutes but not higher than 275 oC. Sweep blasting shall be carried out with a blasting pressure not
exceeding 0.3Mpa. Fine copper slag, J blast or carborundum powder may be used as the abrasive
agent. Angular iron grit must not be used.
Fire Proofing Material

All structural steelwork where required by code shall be protected by approved fire proofing
material and must be approved by local authorities.
The fireproofing material shall be:
 In all visible areas: Intumescent paint type

 Non-visible areas: intumescent paint type or cementiteous spray or fire
rated cement board Colour of the paint to be approved by the Architect.
Stainless Steel
Generally
Provide stainless steel material that complies with all performance requirements. Where
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Stainless Steel
Dimensions, mass, tolerances and rolling margins are to comply with the following standards:
 Wrought Stainless Steel shall comply with BS EN 10083 grade S16.

 Flat rolled Stainless steel shall comply with BS1449 and shall be grade 304/316 S16 softened.
 Stainless steel tubes shall comply with BS EN 10296 designation LW 23 GZF(S). Stainless Steel
Mechanical finish
Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings, exposed stainless steel shall be finished to match
approved samples in accordance with AS 1449, designated from the list as follows:
 "Linished".
 "6"Soft satin.
 "7" Semi-mirror.
 "8" Bright mirror.
 “Hairline”No. 4 long grain
 “Non directional”No.4
Grain shall be vertical in all locations, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings. Flatness
Flatness of architectural stainless steel shall be not less than "stretcher level" grade. Submit
manufacturer's specifications.
Colour
Where indicated on the Drawings to be colour finished, stainless steel shall be colour treated by
an approved permanent process to match approved colour samples. Submit details.
Stainless Steel Castings
The sizing of components shall be based upon 85% (void to be localised to give the most adverse
effect to the cast element under the design loading condition) of the area being effective for any
cross-section. Verification methods must demonstrate that this 85% criterion is met with a statistical
confidence of 99% for all castings. The casting method will need to be reviewed should it be
discovered that this figure is not reliably achieved.
Fire Proofing Material

All steelwork where required by code shall be protected by approved fire proofing material and
must be approved by local authorities. The sprayed fireproofing material shall be:
In all visible areas: Intumescent paint type

Non-visible areas: cementiteous spray or fire rated cement board Colour of the paint to be approved
by the Architect.
Welding
Welding in mild steel work

All welding of structural steel shall comply with BS EN 1011-1. Welding consumables used in fusion
welding shall comply with BS EN 1011-8.

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Partial penetration butt welds shall not be allowed under any circumstances. Tack welds
Tack welding may only be used with express approval. Tack welds to be minimum 50mm long.
Butt welds
Butt welds shall be full penetration welds between prepared fusion faces, unless otherwise
specified. Carry out back chipping, grinding or gouging of the deposited weld as required to
obviate imperfections in the root run. Grind butt welds flush without loss of parent metal.
All welds shall be ground flush unless otherwise approved by the Architect. Fillet welds
Deposit fillet welds to the required length, throat thickness and with partial or full penetration as
specified. Temporary attachment
Do not weld temporary attachments to principle joints. Obtain approval of the position of welds for
temporary attachments.
Welding in stainless steel work

Welding consumables used in metal arc welding of austenitic stainless steel shall comply with BS
4677.
Welding in Aluminium Work

Aluminium Welding will not normally be permitted. Where it is required, it will be carried out
subject to the following:
Approved Welding Procedures by Approved welders with relevant Certificates for this work.
At locations nominated and approved on shop drawings
Not near finished surfaces or glass
Strength test of 5% of samples
Approval from the Architect
Carry out all welding, including detailing of all joints, welding procedures, appearance and quality
of welds, and correction of defective work in accordance with approved samples and AS 1665 or
for aluminium welding.
Welded parts shall be accurately fabricated to ensure proper fit. All welding equipment shall be of
suitable type and in good condition.
Welded studs
Where required for fixing face sheeting to support frames, provide not less than M6 fully threaded
welded studs of approved type, and welded by approved procedures. Submit complete details
including samples, and pull out test results. Include preliminary and on-going production test
results.
A testing program shall include an initial proof testing procedure of not less than 100 examples of
each type of fixing, and subsequent testing of not less than 10 examples progressive through the
fabrication program at monthly intervals.
Approval of fixings shall require that the average of each set of 6 test failure loads be not less than
2x the design load, and absence of permanent deformation at 1.5x the design load.
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Test procedures and frequency shall be according to the stud manufacturer’s recommendation but
in no case be less than those specified herewith. Test procedures shall be submitted for the Project
Administrator’s approval.
50% of the weld stud shall subject to the torque test to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Bend test (destructive) - studs shall be bent 90 degree from their original axis. A stud application
shall be considered acceptable if the fracture occurs at the sample base plate (made up with same
material and thickness as the job case) or in the shank of the stud but not at the weld. The weld
currents shall be recorded and submitted for review.
Visual inspection- subject any stud weld that does not exhibit full 360 degree ‘flash’ to a 15 degree
bend test such that the area of the ‘non-flash’ area is put in tension. Under this test the weld is to show
no visible signs of cracking.
Bend test- subject a minimum of 5% of the studs that have satisfied the visual inspection to a 15
degree bend test at locations to be agreed with the Project Administrator. Under this test the weld is
to show no visible signs of cracking. Where bend testing reveals an unsatisfactory stud weld, test
an additional stud on each side (4 no.) of the defective stud.
Welding dissimilar metals
Where stainless steel and mild steel welding are required, electrodes used, welding procedures and
welding quality shall conform to the following standards.
Welding Stainless steel – AWRA Technical Note 16

Guidelines for welding Dissimilar Metals – Nickel Development Institute, USA
No site welding of dissimilar metals will be permitted.
Fixings and Anchors Generally

Minimum Level of Protection
 All bolts, nuts, washers in any given assembly shall be of the same material and grade.
 Bolts between galvanized steel components shall be galvanized.
 Bolts between aluminium and steel shall be stainless steel and fully insulated.
 Bolts between aluminium and stainless steel shall be stainless steel.
 Bolts between steel and stainless steel shall be stainless steel and fully insulated.
 Bolts between aluminium components shall be stainless steel.
Locking of nuts and threads
Apply an approved nut locking compound or device to all nuts.
All visible fixings shall be pig nose fittings, or counter sunk socket head fixings to Architects
Approval. Visible Dome head washers are not allowed in any circumstances
Anchorages
Expansion or Chemical Anchors:

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Provide approved proprietary anchorages, with corrosion-resistant finish, suitable for the substrates and
conditions.
Products, which may be approved, include those manufactured by Hilti or Fischer Fasteners or
equivalent approved by Architect.
Chemical anchors are not to be used were a fire resistant fixing is required.
Channel anchorages:
Provide approved channel anchorages in hot-dip galvanized steel or Grade 304 stainless steel where
required, complete with polystyrene insets and plastic end caps.
Channel length, tail size and tail locations shall satisfy the most extreme loading conditions
allowed for in the structural calculations.
Cast-in plates are to be Grade S350 with welded studs or mild steel reinforcement welded to the
plates in accordance with the Engineer’s drawings. Cast-in plates are to be hot dip galvanized
after all the fitments have been attached.
Grouting
Grouting for levelling plates shall be proprietary type cementitious non-shrink grout with a
minimum compressive strength of 40MPa. Data sheets, installation procedures and other supporting
information for flowing and dry pack grout are to be submitted to the Architect for written
acceptance before use.
Fixings in
Aluminium
Work
Fasteners
Fastener requirements listed are applicable to screws, bolts, washers, nuts, rivets, and pins. (All
fasteners should be non-magnetic stainless steel type 316.
All bolted fixings shall use bolts in accordance with BS ISO 272 Cadmium-plated steel or aluminium
fixings shall not be used.
Rivets
Rivets shall only be accepted in exceptional circumstances and are not permitted without written
approval from the Architect.
All rivets shall be cold driven.
All rivets shall be stainless steel grade A2 (304) in concealed locations or A4 (316) in
exposed locations. Rivet holes shall not be punched where the metal thickness is greater than
the diameter of the hole.
The finished diameter of the holes for cold driven rivets shall not be more than 4% greater than the
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If any holes must be enlarged to admit the rivets they shall be reamed. Holes shall not be drifted
in such a manner as to distort the metal.
The driven head of rivets shall be flat or cone-point type, with dimensions as following:
 Flat heads shall have a diameter not less than 1.4x nominal rivet diameter and a height not
less than 0.4 nominal rivet diameters.
 Cone-point heads shall have a diameter not less than 1.4x nominal rivet diameter and a height
to the apex of the cone not less than 0.65x the nominal rivet diameter. The included angle of
the apex of the cone shall be approximately 127°.
Rivets shall fill the holes completely. Rivet heads shall be concentric with the rivet holes and shall
be in proper contact with the surface of the material.
Fixings in mild steel work

All bolted fixings shall use bolts in accordance with BS ISO 272
All fixings shall be galvanized or sherardized to achieve protection level quality of at least equal to
the most protected connected members. Painting of connections with an approved paint system may
be considered subject to approval from the Architect.
For HSFG connections, the coefficient of friction of coated surfaces shall be determined before
site assembly is commenced.
Fixings in stainless steel

All bolted fixings shall use bolts in accordance with BS ISO 272 All fixings shall be grade A4 stainless
steel
Building Maintenance Tie Backs
Provide semi-concealed flush mounted anchors for tie back restraint of BMU support cables as
determined by BMU supplier/consultant. Tie back locations to be approved by architect.
Windows and Doors

General
Where doors / windows form part of the curtain wall they are to be tested in conjunction with the
curtain wall testing criteria.
Ironmongery is to be in accordance with BS 8300 and consider the relevant security requirements
as stated by the architect.
All hardware is to be stainless steel, which has been fully designed and tested.
The profile of the handles shall be designed in association with the Architect to ensure aesthetic
intent is maintained and to insure operation and accessibility in both open, transient and closed
positions is fully functional.
All visible hardware to be finished to match the architect’s specification and requirements.
All operable vents and doors to be weather proof with 2 rows of gaskets to form a pressure

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equalised and vented system.
All vents / doors shall have a service life not less than 10,000 cycles of operation.
Locking system for operable vents and doors shall be 4 point multi-point locking system as a minimum.
The hinges shall be free-moving but shall be designed to a ‘snug’ fit so as to prevent any vibration
of the vent in either closed or open positions. Hinges shall be concealed.
The locking system shall be fully concealed within the body of the vent frame and shall lock into
a concealed location. Locks shall be based on a Master-Keying System as specified by the
architect.
Windows
The design and tested operating forces shall comply with the values as listed below.
Type Force Torque
Lever handle – Swing operable 100 10
Lever handle – Sliding, Pressure 100 20

Locked
Finger Operation (Lock / thumb turn) 50 5
Opening / closing of lite 100 10
Sliding of a sash / sliding window 100 -
Aluminium must be in accordance with BS 4873 or BS 8118 as applicable.
Manual Doors
The design and tested operating forces shall comply with the values as listed below.
Type Force Torque
Lever handle – Swing operable 100 10
Lever handle – Sliding, Pressure Locked 100 20
Finger Operation (Lock / thumb turn) 20 5
Opening / closing of lite 75 7.5
Sliding motion of sliding door 75 -
Aluminium must be in accordance with BS 4873.
Automatic Doors
Automatic doors shall include bi-parting operator, header and track, jambs, sliding door panels,
safety glass and sidelites. Refer façade drawings for framed or frameless design intent.
Safety glass shall be used in all critical locations to BS6262. The contractor shall verify actual

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thicknesses required based on wind pressure studies, acoustic studies and calculations.
Units can be mounted within rough opening with sliding panels sliding along sidelite. The profile
shall be fine framed all around with integral seals.
Provide safety photocell door sensors for monitoring the opening zone, which are to be recessed
into the side or bulkhead.
All operating parts to be stainless steel
Mains power with battery backup for continuous open / close cycles during a power failure.
System shall include a breakout Emergency System and be linked to centre security and egress
requirements.
All sliding elements are to be designed not to trap limbs or objects, with all gaps more than 10mm
to restrict finger trapment. Gaps to be sealed with brush seals.
Allow custom decal manifestation to all doors and
adjacent sidelites. All fixings to be anti-tamper.
Bifold Doors
Top hung individually framed double glazed panels without floor track/channel. Size of lites and
stacking area to be as shown in plans.
All sliding elements are to be designed not to trap limbs or objects, with all gaps more than 10mm
to restrict finger trapment.
Seals to be fitted around the panels to ensure effective draught exclusion and maintain the thermal
barrier. Each panel should be secured in its closed position by bolts or locks.
Safety glass shall be used in all critical locations to BS6262. The contractor shall verify actual
thicknesses required based on wind pressure studies, acoustic studies and calculations.
All operating parts to be stainless steel
Where indicated provide two single action sliding panels, to act as normal single action doors,
with cam action slide channel door closer when needed to be slid away and stacked.
Sealed double glazing unit shall be fitted with automatically extending rubber seal along with the
insulated strips in the thermal-break profile.
Allow custom decal manifestation to all doors and adjacent sidelites.
Internal Trims to Façade systems
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to provide a uniform surface, with hairline joints. Sill trims to be reinforced to prevent damage from
being stood on. The space for pelmet shall be involved in consideration.
Fire Stops and smoke seals
Fire seals
The continuous gap between the façade systems insulation and the concrete slab edge and any fire
compartment wall is to be filled with relevant Authority approved mineral fibre insulation material
with a 2-hour fire resistant period.
Smoke Seals
Provide Continuous horizontal and vertical smoke flashings using zincalum sheet as a continuous
smoke seal between all slab edges and fire compartment walls. All joints to the smoke flashings
shall be sealed with a 2hr fire rated sealant.
Zincalum sheet shall be steel base grade G2, coating class AZ 275.
Spandrel Panels and Shadow Boxes
All backpans are to be aluminium of thickness 1.5mm minimum
All Glass shadow boxes / Spandrel panels shall not be vented but shall be fabricated and sealed in
a dry and air conditioned environment to prevent the formation of dust and condensation inside
the shadow boxes.
Louvres
Operable Louvres
Operable louvres are to be waterproof and weatherproof and self-draining. They are to be natural
anodised, unless otherwise indicated.
Architectural Louvres
Architectural louvres are not required to be weatherproof, but the cavity between them and any
operable louvre is to be fully flashed with a stainless steel flashing to drains.
Exterior louvers are to be storm proof. All louvers to be extruded aluminium frames with minimum
3.0mm wall thickness and blade painted per architect’s requirements. Frame corners and blade ends
shall be fastened with 316 grade stainless steel screws.
Provide concealed stiffeners for blades to meet design requirements.
Continuous louver blades to be locked and fastened to vertical support members, heads and sills
shall have an integral sealant reveal. Provide base catch fan and flashings to shed all water.
Design louvre assemblies with a free area to meet the Architects requirements.
Provide approved concealed stainless steel grade 316 insect wire mesh to the interior of all external
louvre assemblies, except false louvres backed by walls or baffles. Mesh opening shall not exceed
3 mm and shall be 1.6mm minimum thickness. Mesh shall be painted flat black or colour otherwise
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Louvres to plant rooms shall be designed to be removed and re-installed if required, for the removal/
replacement of plant items.
Flashing and insulation shall be provided to all open areas including plant rooms, roof terraces and
soffits to prevent heat loss and water penetration through the facade.
Thermal Insulation
All insulation in interior conditions shall be rock wool or fibre glass board, with maximum
thermal conductivity λ less than 0.04W/m.K.
All insulation in exterior conditions shall be durable under wetting and drying conditions and shall
not degrade, (PIR or vapour retarded impregnated dense mineral wool are considered suitable).
All Insulation shall be class zero to BS 476
Lightening Protection, Electrical Wiring and Earthing Tabs
Lightning protection tabs to facilitate electrical continuity between façade panels shall be provided
and installed by Façade Contractor and shall comply with BS EN 62305. Earthing tabs shall be
provided by the façade Contractor, and provisions of locations to the base structure shall be
coordinated with the Electrical Sub-Contractor and Main Contractor.
Lighting
Provision for light boxes, wiring conduits and fixing points for lighting is to be provided in
accordance with the Electrical Sub-Contractor’s requirements. The Façade Contractor shall be
responsible for sealing and warranting all penetrations. All penetrations shall be pressure equalised
and sealed with two lines of defence.
Unless indicated on the drawings otherwise all lights and wirings shall be installed into façade
system panels in the factory to ensure high quality fabrication. Accessible wire terminals shall be
provided by the façade contractor to allow connection of the lighting system to the building
electrical system after panel installation.
Sign Boxes / Media Screens / Light Boxes
The Façade contractor shall coordinate with the signage/media manufacturer / Architect to provide
fixing points for all signage anchoring and penetration requirements for sign boxes. The Façade
Contractor shall be responsible for sealing and warranting all penetrations.
Anti-Carbonation Coating
All concrete surfaces that are not protected by an air-sealed façade system shall be surface
protected by the façade contractor. The surface protection shall be an anti-carbonation coating.
6.0 Inspections and Testing
Prototype (Performance Mock-up) Testing

General

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Supply and erect off site a full scale façade system test performance prototype for facade testing in
accordance with the Contract Documents, including a suitable simulated building frame, and
incorporating at least one example of each repetitive design element and construction method in the
system, as indicated on the Drawings.
Testing shall include structural performance, air infiltration, water penetration, racking and visual
assessment.
The test prototypes will be approved subject to the carrying out of the test programme and the
submission of all specified requirements, and the satisfactory passing of all structural performance,
air infiltration, water penetration and racking criteria by the testing laboratory.
When approved, the test prototype shall be the accepted control standard for the Works. Test
panels and components shall not be re-used in the Works.
All installed work shall be compliant with any adjustments or changes made during the testing
process. Final fabrication and erection is not to proceed without a successful pass of the tested
prototype.
The proposed testing programme and procedure shall be approved prior to the commencement of testing.
Testing Laboratory
A UKAS certified testing laboratories is to be used or an UKAS certified and/or Architect
approved equivalent.
The contractor may use a facility at or connected to his own organisation provided he employs an
independent test witness who shall be vetted and approved prior by the Architect and Façade
consultant.
Testing
The testing shall include all actual job-site components, including all glazing configurations,
sealants, adhesives, gaskets and architectural features.
The test laboratory shall witness and report on the installation of the mock-up in regards to
compliance with the shop drawings and highlight any differences found.
At least one unit of the façade system shall be delivered to the testing facility without the glass
panel in place. The panel shall then be installed and sealed in accordance with the submitted method
statement for glass replacement for job case.
Where reflective glass or fritted spandrel glass is used, at least one of the façade system units shall
have a clear glass spandrel.
Insulation / internal trims etc. not forming / affecting the airseal shall be removed to allow for
observation of any leakage.
The Façade contractor shall prepare a detailed list of differences between the prototype as built and
the shop drawings along with a full set of prototype shop drawings for inspection prior to testing.
Instruments and gauges shall be selected, tested and located by the testing officer-in-charge in
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The façade contractor shall provide immediately prior and during the test a full set of A3 and A1
shop drawings, performance mock-up drawings (design and as-built) and calculations to allow for
review.
Prototype Testing Sequence:

The prototype testing shall be carried out as per the following sequence:
1) Open/Close Cycle:
Vents to be unlocked, fully opened and closed and locked fifty (50) times BMU Tie
Back Test
2) All types of BMU Tie Backs shall be tested in all directions to 1.5 x design load in all directions.
3) The Tie back shall not fail, exhibit permanent distortion, nor interfere with the
performance of the façade systems and related seals.
Pre-Load:
Positive pressure 50% of design loading held for 10 seconds.
Air Infiltration/Exfiltration Test to ASTM E283:
 Positive static pressure + 600 Pa, negative static pressure - 600 Pa

 Frame leakage to be less than 1.5m3/h/m2 (including vents)
 Vent leakage to be less than 0.5 m3//m/h of vent perimeter Static Water
Penetration Test to ASTM E331:
 Water flow rate - 3.4 litres/min/m² (over whole specimen)
 Static pressure - 1000Pa
 Duration of testing - 15 minutes
Dynamic Water Penetration Test to AAMA 501.1:
 Water flow rate - 3.4 litres/min/m² (over whole specimen)

 Equivalent static pressure - 1000pa
 Duration of testing - 15 minutes
 No leakage is permitted
 No wetting of visible surfaces
 No staining or other damage to the completed building Operable Sash Testing Sequence:
Test 1 - Static load test on fully opened vent condition Procedure:
 The sash to be tested will be mounted vertically in a steel rig.

 With the sash at its fully opened position, apply a load equivalent to that of a wind
load of 1kPa by means of a load cell at 90 degrees to the panel. The load will be
maintained for 1 minute. Release load for 1 minute. Repeat 3 times.
 Remove the load and inspect the specimen for any damage.
 Repeat the above test with the load applied at 45 degrees to the panel
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 No sign of damage, permanent deformation or detachment from window frame.

Test 2 - Dynamic and Accidental load test
Procedure
 The sash to be tested will be mounted vertically in a steel rig with the sash (in
closed position) to be perpendicular to the wind direction.
 With the sash opened at a position of approximately 10 degrees from its closed
position and held in place by means of a rope or wire.
 Apply a wind load of speed 40m/s by means of a propeller. Release the rope and
allow the window to swing. Load to be held for 1 minute.
 Remove the wind load and inspect the specimen for any damage.
Evaluation
No sign of damage, permanent deformation or detachment from window frame.
Structural Adequacy Test to 50% and 100% of Design Wind Load to ASTM E330 Static
Water Penetration Test to ASTM E331 (As outlined above)
Vertical Displacement Test
Vertical Displacement: 3.5 cycles, (down, full travel up, full travel, down, full travel up).
No permanent distortion of anchors, frame or sealant and/or no gasket failure shall occur.
The panel shall be left in the upward position for the subsequent water test and returned to
original position on completion. The upward and downward displacements shall be the
maximum expected joint displacements (after system installation) as calculated in the
façade contractors movement report (see section 3.2.6).
Horizontal Racking Test (Perpendicular to elevation)
Lateral Displacement: 3.5 complete cycles, (In, full travel out, full travel in, full travel
out). no permanent distortion of anchors, frame or sealant and/or no gasket failure shall
occur. The panel shall be left in the full travel out position for the subsequent water test
and returned to original (neutral) position on completion.
Horizontal Racking Test (Parallel to elevation)
Lateral Displacement: 3.5 complete cycles, (left, full travel right, full travel left, full travel
right). No permanent distortion of anchors, frame or sealant and/or no gasket failure shall
occur. The panel shall be left in the right position for the subsequent water test and returned
to original (neutral) position on completion.
Repeat Static Water Penetration Test to ASTM E331 (As outlined above) Structural safety (ULS test)
Structural Safety Test to 150% of design load to ASTM E330
 No elements shall become detached / fall from structure

 Cracked glazing shall only be allowed on laminated glass of outside lights and
shall remain in place for a period of not less than 24 hours
 Permanent deformation of elements is allowed provided they do not result in a risk of falling
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Glass Impact Test
1) Representative samples of safety glass shall be tested in accordance with BS EN 12600

to confirm the glass achieves class 1 classification
2) Representative samples of glazed elements in façade systems shall be tested in

accordance with BS 14019 to confirm the glazing achieves class E5, I5
Degradation Testing
If deemed necessary by the Architect or Façade Consultant, on completion of the structural

testing, a further series of water penetration tests shall be undertaken with portions of
various gaskets and sealant beads removed on each test assembly. The purpose of such
testing is to simulate the effects of degradation and failure of such seals and is carried out
for information only.
Costs of Testing:
The Facade Contractor shall pay for all costs associated with the performance testing including
costs associated with the supply, fabrication, assembly, erection, maintenance, modification,
dismantling and the removal of the Testing Prototypes from the test site. Include all fees and charges
payable to the Testing Laboratory.
(The Sub-contractor shall also pay for costs for a maximum party of four representatives of the
Employer to attend each Testing occurring outside of the U.A.E. Costs include return business class
flights, 5-star hotel accommodation and sustenance).
In the event of re-testing, the aforementioned costs together with charges for Consultants’ time shall
be paid to the respective Consultants.
Approvals:
Approval of Layout Drawings, Details and Calculations must be granted before commencing
Performance Prototype fabrication.
Approval of Detail Prototype Trial Assemblies must be granted before commencing any
Performance Prototype installations.
On approval of shop drawings, submit approved shop drawings to the testing laboratory prior to
the installation of the test specimen.
Construction:
The prototype shall be identical to samples previously approved for the quality of materials and
workmanship.
The prototype shall be set square and plumb, complete with all-weather seals, fixings, trims and flashings for
testing.
The prototype assembly shall comply with the Approved Drawings, and be installed to simulate
the worst-case structural tolerance and movement.
Ensure that the prototype for each test assembly is supported from a structure, which simulates, in
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Ensure to the satisfaction of the Main Contractor and Architect that the prototype construction and
installation shall, as nearly as possible, simulate the actual installation in the completed structure,
including reasonable representations of the profiles of adjacent building elements.
Finishes shall be identical in every respect to those proposed for on-site use. Interior finishes are not
required.
Submit shop drawings defining the proposed scope and extent of the prototype assembly. Do not
proceed with fabrication of prototype until the shop drawings are approved.
Submit a copy of all documentation provided to the testing laboratory.
Prototype Fire testing
For curtain wall façade systems carry out medium scale fire testing as detailed below.
Conduct testing of each system type (types to be confirmed by the Architect) to ASTM E 2307 or
EN 1364 Part 3 and 4 or NFPA 285 or other equivalent tests using the Intermediate-Scale, Multi
Story Test Apparatus (ISMA) to establish the perimeter fire barrier rating and confirm if complies
with government requirements, (at least the same rating of adjacent flooring, typically 2 hrs.)
Prototype – component testing
Fixing brackets - component prototype test

Arrange and pay for testing at an approved laboratory and submit test results for components as follows:
Test a minimum of 5 brackets and embedments / post fixings fixed to the base structure for each
fixing condition. The brackets shall be fixed to the base structure away from other embeds, fixings,
pretension ducts etc. at a location to be agreed with the Architect in order not to adversely affect
the existing structure, façade fixings and other trade construction elements. If the base structure is
not available 1x1x1m concrete blocks provided at the contractor’s expense can be considered to be
used in lieu, (subject to the approval by the Architect).
The test fixings shall be installed in accordance with approved shop drawings, but located with
most adverse tolerances and application of loads.
Testing procedure
Test to 200% of design (unfactored) working loads
Apply the initial load equal to 5% of the test loads in order to bring all members in full bearing contact.
Remove the preload. Apply the load via 10 equal load increments to the maximum test load. Each
incremental load is to be maintained for 2 minutes. Remove the loads. Record the specimen
displacements at each incremental load, maximum test load and after the removal of loads.
Inspect the tested specimen and record, if any, any signs of deleterious effect. Inspect the tested
specimen and record, if any, any signs of deleterious effect.
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working load for any component or concrete failure and the absence of permanent deformation at
1.5x the design load.
The test report shall be submitted and approved prior to casting in and embedments or fixings into the structure.
Free air-flow test of louvre / breis solei test

Submit manufacturer's test reports, including previous tests of identical louvre design, or tests of
the actual louvre to be used or a representative prototype.
Visual mock-up
The prototype is to be erected at a location and alignment to the Architects approval

Inspections shall be carried out at timings to the architects approval such as late afternoon and
midday to model the different lighting conditions
Glass visual quality shall be inspected and shall conform to Hadamar guidelines
The façade contractor shall provide immediately prior and during the inspections a full set of A3
and A1 shop drawings and visual mock-up drawings to allow for onsite review.
The façade contractor shall provide straight edge rules / feeler gauges etc. to measure flatness of
all elements and components.
The façade contractor shall allow for the costs of a third party witness agent to carry out in
dependent measures of installed tolerances in the case of a dispute
First Constructed Example Prototype
Benchmark areas for each façade type shall be constructed for each façade system
Each area shall consist of not less than 25 m2 (or 5 m of lineal work) of each type of work or
system, and any non- standard parts.
The Benchmark area works shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Architect prior to
proceeding with the remainder of work.
If the benchmark works inspected are not in accordance with approved shop drawings,
calculations or contract specifications, then the contractor shall replace the works for re-
inspection at his own expense.
QA / QC inspections and testing
Inspections
Give sufficient notice (not less than 14 working days) so that inspection may be made of the following:
1) Factory and workshop facilities and production
equipment.
2) Site facilities and production equipment.

3) Fabricated assemblies at the factory ready for delivery.
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Fully and partially installed works

5) Any QA / QC testing as described in the sections below.
6) 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.
7) Any other inspection as may be required at the Façade Consultant’s discretion.
For panel inspections in the factory, the minimum number of panels to be available for inspection
shall be agreed with the Main Contractor, to approval of the Architect, but generally shall be in
logical groupings of finished work. These are to be arranged to allow all faces, returns and edges to
be viewed and compared with approved samples under adequate lighting for both close and
comparative inspection.
The Façade contractor shall pay for client (2 representatives), architect (1 representative) and
consultant (2 representatives) to attend factory inspections (Total 6 inspections) if required by the.
The Façade contractor is responsible to arrange transport, flight and accommodation for the factory
inspections.
Field Water Testing

Site Water Test
General Field Water Testing per AAMA 501.2: Field water testing shall be carried out periodically
during the facade installation. This is to ensure that leaks are identified and repaired prior to
installation of internal linings and finishes. Testing shall be conducted according to the below
schedule:
 Initially, 30m2 shall be tested following the installation of the first 3 floors of façade systems.
 Further testing of 30m2 shall be carried out every 5 floors. (Minimum of 5 locations each.)
 Each test shall cover an area of not less than 30m2 and not less than 5 linear meters of work.
 The tests shall be included in the program by the Contractor, with specific locations as
selected by the Façade Consultant.
 Should problems arise during any of the above testing, the Project Architect may instruct that
further testing be carried out at no additional costs. Locations and times shall be nominated by
the Project Architect / Façade Consultant.
Gutter Test (Unitized curtain wall system with gutter)
Conduct 100% Gutter Testing for all relevant unitised curtain wall assemblies. Submit recorded
documentation. Verify during construction that water leakage and condensation are effectively
collected and drained to the exterior. Test internal gutters for every floor by temporarily plugging
weep holes and filling with water. After a minimum of one (1) hour inspect for water leakage.
Correct deficiencies and retest until successful tests are achieved. Remove weep hole plugs after
testing. All gutters are to be clean and free of debris prior to installing additional material that would
prevent access at a later time.
Testing – Glazing
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Float / annealed glass shall be tested and conform to ASTM C1036 and hadamar requirements
Heat strengthened and fully tempered glass
Glass shall be tested in accordance
with ASTM C1048 Roller wave shall
be tested to ASTM C1651 or C1652.
The surface compressive stress of all heat strengthened glass used in the project shall be
demonstrated by non- destructive testing to between 35 N/mm2 and 52 N/mm2
The surface Stress record for heat strengthened and fully toughened glass shall be submitted in
frequency for every 5% of each batch of glass panel being heat treated.
Heat Soak Testing
All tempered glass shall be off-line (i.e. glass allowed to cool down to room temperature for 24
hours prior to heat soaking) heat soak tested in accordance to EN14179-1-2001(E) by the glass
manufacturer’s calibrated heat soak ovens equipped with digital thermal couples connected to a
computer data acquisition system.
Statistical heat soak testing is not permitted. 100% of all fully tempered glass shall be heat soak
tested. Quench Pattern / anisotropy checking
Checking for quench patterns shall be carried out. Checking must be carried out in external
conditions. This shall be done by taking the fully assembled glass (including lamination, IGU
construction etc) outside and lifting it on a forklift or placing in a test rig that can be viewed in
external conditions. The glazing shall be positioned so that the glass can be viewed looking up at it
under a range of daylighting conditions and orientations.
A black sheet shall be fixed to the back of the glass. Initially a polarising light filter shall be used
to identify quench pattern bands (only), these patterns then need to be checked by naked eye, for a
range of light conditions and angles to replicate exposure conditions on the building.
Checking must be carried out under both blue sky conditions as well as overcast/fading light
conditions. Check record photos should be taken both through a Polaroid filter and without a filter
as a record to verify whether or not the quench pattern is visible. Photographic records need to be
maintained for all quench pattern checks.
Quench patterns need to be checked at the commencement of production for every glass
configuration, and then at intervals as outlined below:
 Order size less than 100 panels - 2 hour intervals

 Order size 101 to 500 panels - 4 hour intervals
 Order size over 500 panels – daily
Glass will be rejected on the basis of there being uneven quench patterns when blotches are visible
by naked eye from any viewing angle. If some degree of unevenness is unavoidable, the Client /
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it shall be used as a control sample for production.
If uneven quench patterns are observed, production through the oven used to heat treat the glass needs
to be stopped, and the heat treatment oven needs to be checked / serviced by the furnace
manufacturer. Where thermal imaging cameras are fitted, glass thermal images are to be compared
with quench patterns to determine whether there are areas of over-heating to the glass. Following
servicing of the oven, test panels are to be manufactured and tested prior to proceeding with
production.
Laminated Glass
Glass shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C1172.
Pyrolitic (hard) and vacuum (deposition (soft / sputter) coatings
Glass shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C1376
Testing - Aluminium
Submit manufacturer's production and test records for material and coatings prior to shipping
materials to site. Aluminium shall be tested to substantiate conformance to the requirements of BS
755 and BS 8118
Anodized aluminium shall be tested in accordance with BS EN 3210. Each batch shall be tested for
film thickness and the batch number referenced to the delivery documentation for traceability. An
approved testing laboratory shall perform testing.
Painted / PVDF coated / Powder Coated aluminium etc. shall be tested in accordance with Qualicote
guidelines. Each batch shall be tested for film thickness and the batch number referenced to the
delivery documentation for traceability. An approved testing laboratory shall perform testing.
Colour testing for anodized and painted / coated surfaces shall be carried out an all batches using a
Gardnier XL-S Colour meter.
Testing - Structural
Sealant Generally
Arrange and pay for testing at an approved laboratory, and submit corresponding test results
The Test procedures and minimum acceptance criteria shall comply
with AAMA CW 13. Initial adhesion and compatibility testing
Carry out and submit results for initial adhesion and compatibility testing to ASTM C794 and ASTM
C510. Verify that no material in contact with the structural adhesives will cause deterioration of
structural adhesives, and the structural adhesives will not cause intrusion into laminated glass
interlayers or IGU seals.
Direct tension tests
Direct tension tests between silicone and glass shall be carried out using an Insron Tensile Tester,
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Test ten samples of each joint type without weatherseals and using actual materials and joint
configuration identical to that proposed and complete testing prior to manufacture, as follows:
 Five samples shall be air cured 21 days then water immersed 7 days before testing.
 Repeat procedure on completion of manufacture of 30% of the materials.
 Apply a 5x safety factor to the mean of the ultimate strength results to determine joint dimension.
 Complete initial tests prior to commencement of manufacture.
Adhesion (de-glazing) tests
Carry out and submit results for factory adhesion (de-glazing) tests to fully cured glazed
panels selected randomly. The test shall be carried out as follows:
Cut a joint at the midpoint to leave half the sealant attached to the glass and half to the
substrate. Carry out a visual examination of the joint fill, voiding and structural bite.
After testing fully remove silicone tape and spacers, thoroughly clean and re-apply sealant in
accordance with approved procedures in the factory.
Testing shall be carried out at the rate as follows:
 One unit in the first 10 units delivered to Site.

 One unit in the next 40.
 One unit in the next 50.
 One unit in each 100 thereafter.
After testing, replace the adhesive by approved factory procedures.
Any unsatisfactory occurrence including lack of joint fill, lack of adhesion, excessive voiding or other
defect be apparent, may be grounds for all units represented by that testing to be rejected. Carry out
additional testing of units manufactured on the same day and one day either side (a further five
units). Such units may be accepted on the condition that a satisfactory explanation of such
occurrence is submitted and that no additional unsatisfactory occurrences occur.
Compatibility testing
Structural sealant shall be tested for compatibility with adjacent materials such as paints, coatings,
gaskets, sealants etc. the test reports shall include all details of all pass / fail results.
Weather Sealants
Sealants shall be tested by an independent laboratory to confirm the following characteristics with
respect to compliance with the design and relevant codes of practice etc.
1) Chemical composition
2) Adhesion, bond strength, cohesion or tensile strength, and elongation
3) Compatibility
4) Hardness and viscosity
5) Colour stability
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7) Low-temperature flexibility
8) Modulus of elasticity
9) Water absorption
10) Effects of exposure to ozone and ultraviolet light
11) Stain resistance
If sealants are required to be fire rated, sealant shall be tested to prove the sealant complies with
design and statutory requirements.
Glazing gaskets accessories, weather seals.

Submit production and test records for all products in accordance with relevant Standards.
Indicate test procedures, acceptance criteria and pass and/or fail rate.
Testing - Fixing brackets

to substructure Generally
Arrange and pay for testing at an approved laboratory and submit test results for
components as follows: Test 1% or minimum 3 of each type of embedment, whichever
is more.
The test method is similar to the fixing brackets – component prototype test, however the
maximum on-site test load is the factored (ULS) or unfactored design load (to match the
submitted supporting calculations)
Acceptance of the fixing system is dependent on the absence of any failure or permanent
deformation at the design load.
Testing - Bolt Assembly Testing
Bolted assembles will not generally require testing except in the event where loads are transferred
through HSFG bolts onto bearing surfaces.
Should HSFG Bolts are used, coronet load indicators shall be used and torque of bolts shall be
checked with methods as approved by supplier.
Testing - screws
Screws secured in extrusion flutes
Demonstrate the strength of each connection by testing 18 screws in accordance with AS/NZS
1664. or an equivalent Standard, Stagger tests in groups of 6.
The test report shall be submitted and approved prior to fabrication.
Testing – Mild steel

All steel work shall be material tested to ensure chemical composition and mechanical properties
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Test certificates shall be provided for all steelwork. In the event that a test is left out or the source
of a section cannot be traced, then it shall be tested at the Sub-contractor's expense in accordance
with BS18.
Fabrication shall not commence until the Test Certificates are verified by the Architect in writing.
Testing – stainless steel

All stainless steel work shall be material tested to ensure chemical composition and mechanical
properties comply with the relevant British standards and government authority requirements
Test certificates shall be provided for all steelwork. In the event that a test is left out or the source
of a section cannot be traced, then it shall be tested at the Sub-contractor's expense.
Fabrication shall not commence until the Test Certificates are verified by the
Architect in writing. Testing of castings
The chemical composition is to be established as required by BS EN 10293.
The tensile strength is to be tested as required by BS EN 10293 using extensions (tabs) from agreed
locations. Matching of heat treatments and traceability should be insured. If test blocks are used
they should accompany the castings they represent during all heat treatment processes
To establish the presence of any voids not evident from the surface, methods such as ultrasonic
inspection, X-ray or gamma ray radiography may be used. Dye penetrant inspection shall be used
for crack detection at changes f section and at all accessible fillets. The levels and acceptance
criteria for these tests are to be proposed prior to inspection.
A minimum of five (5) samples of each casting type shall be tested to destruction and a minimum
safety factor of 3 is required.
Testing - welding
Aluminium and steel stud fixings
Prior to the start of fabrication, demonstrate the strength of welded stud fixings by testing in tension
to destruction six fixings attached to test panels cut from sheets identical to the permanent panels.
Repeat process at 30% and 60% stages of the fabrication programme.
Acceptance of the fixing system is dependent on the average of each set of six test failure loads
being at least twice the design load and the absence of permanent deformation at 1.5 times the
design load.
Mild and Stainless Steel Welding
Carry out approval testing of welding procedures to BS EN 288 P3 when specified, strictly in
accordance with the proposed welding procedure using representative samples of the materials.
Prepare specimen welds and subject to one or more of the following tests as required:
Butt welds
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 Transverse bend tests to BS EN ISO 7438 with the root of the weld in tension and compression
respectively.
 Side bend tests.
 Macro-examinations.
Fillet welds
 Fracture test.
 Macro-examinations.
Strictly follow the procedures of welding established in the successful approval test for the works.
Carry out further approval tests if either the material or procedure changes. Extent of Testing:
Weld Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Visual Ultrasonic or X-

Type ray
Fillet All plates less than Primary connections 50% 10%
welds 12mm
Secondary 25% nil
connections
Plates between 12 Primary connections 100% 25%
and 24mm
Secondary 50% 10%
connections
Plates over 24mm Primary connections 100% 25%
Secondary 100% 100%

connections
Butt general All connections 100% 100%
welds
Combination butt Tubes less than 10mm in 100% 25%
fillets wall thickness
Tubes of equal or greater 100% 100%

wall thickness of 10mm
 Primary connections are at the ends of a member

 Secondary connections are to minor cleats, stiffener plates etc.
7.0 Fabrications, Delivery, Handling, Erection and Storage
Generally
All materials shall be packaged in accordance with relevant codes and regulations and palletted for
safe and convenient handling by fork-lift vehicles and Main-Contractor's cranage and hoisting
equipment being available on the Site.
All components of the façade shall be clearly marked after fabrication indicating their source and
the location on the building as shown on the drawings.
Provide a complete numbering system and schedule for all cladding and glazing panel units. Each
panel shall be individually numbered in such a way that the manufactured history can be traced.
Provide an approved permanent concealed marking system.
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panel information (e.g. batch number of sealant, date of sealant application, assembly date, glass
reference/ batch number, quality control check date, backpan water test).
The Façade Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all packing materials. This is to be
done in accordance with the Main Contractors requirements.
The Façade Contractor shall provide must provide the following facilities for fabrication delivery
and storage of the panels:
 Full overhead cover for all storage and assembly works. No panels shall be stored outdoors.
 An air conditioned climate controlled and dust controlled environment for structural glazing
and all silicone sealing works.
 A well laid out assembly line that can accommodate vertical glazing of insulated glass units.
 Well lit and ventilated facilities.
The facilities must be kept clean at all times. Materials and panels must be properly stored on approved
storage racks.
Each assembly is required to be supervised by senior technical manager at all times. Factory
worker are required to have minimum 1 year experience for curtain wall assembly. Task role for
each work shall be repetitive.
Quality control measures shall ensure that materials are inspected before shipment. Material that has
not been tested, has not been processed in accordance with the Specification, or does not satisfy
visual requirements shall not be shipped.
The Façade Contractor shall be responsible for the ordering of all materials and the Tender shall be
based on an assured source of supply.
The substitution of materials shall not be made without the Architect’s written approval. Any
approved substitution shall not cause an increase to the contract sum or a delay to the project.
Members shall be supplied in a single stock length. Splicing of members is not permitted unless it
has been approved in writing from the Architect.
Fabrication
Moving parts shall operate freely and smoothly, without binding or sticking, at correct tensions or
operating forces, lubricated where appropriate.
The Façade Contractor shall provide staff both onsite and in the factory, as necessary to
lift/handle/maneuver panels for inspection of the Client’s representative.
Glass and Glazing

All glass units and connection details should be designed to make possible replacement of each
glass unit. Supply glazed units factory pre-glazed in accordance with AS1288. No site glazing or re-
glazing shall take place unless approved in writing.
Surfaces to receive glazing materials shall be free of dirt, dust, grease, oil and other foreign materials.
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toughening. Use installation methods which prevent the glass making direct contact with metals
or other non-resilient materials.
For IGU’s, the spacer bar shall be concealed within the depth of the glazing gasket line to ensure a
smooth sight line
Aluminium
All visible joints shall be fixed by concealed means, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or approved
in writing.
Fit exposed joints accurately to provide close continuous contact to a fine hairline. Ensure
continuity of finish, colour and texture without surface variations at joints.
Where required, joints shall be watertight and weather tight.
Other than for concealed stud welding, aluminium extrusions shall not be welded except where
approved and writing, and, if approved, only on concealed surfaces. Read-through on welding is
not allowed.
Provide holes and connections for site assembly and to accommodate work of others as required.
Holes shall be drilled, or punched and reamed, perpendicular to the surface.
Steel reinforcement of aluminium members shall be completely enclosed and separated from
aluminium by approved methods.
Louvres shall be designed to be removed and re-installed if required, for the removal /
replacement of major plant items.
Structural silicone
Generally
All sealants shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
Contact surfaces
Structural glazing adhesive contact surfaces shall be an anodized or coated surface which is
compatibility tested with the structure sealant. Raw milled aluminium surface is not allowed for
structural sealant glazing.
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.
Structural silicone shall not be carried out in exposed out door conditions or on site except for
necessary remedial works / replacement works. Any outdoor remedial / replacement works shall
only be carried out with prior approval by the Architect. Remedial / replacement works must be
carried out with the use of temporary air-conditioned / dust free housing works which shall be
fabricated / procured at the contractor’s expense.
Approval will not be given for structural site glazing unless:
 Independent support of the glass is provided until the structural adhesive has fully cured.
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 The manufacturer certifies in writing the acceptability of the onsite pull test.
Experience of glaziers and logbooks
Glazing shall be carried out by experienced personnel who have pre-qualified for the type
of work undertaken. All work shall be supervised by an approved glazing supervisor.
Maintain a glazing logbook on a daily basis for all glazing and submit progressively. The glazing
log book shall be available for inspection at any time without notice.
As a minimum the logbook shall contain:
 Date
 Name of glazier
 Individual panel numbers glazed / intended location of installed work
 Sealant manufacturer and type, colour and batch number
 Daily air temperature inside and outside the factory
 Tape and accessory manufacturers and types
 Test results, including “butterfly test”, “snap test”, "skin over", "de-glaze, and "hand pull" results, as
applicable
 Glazing supervisor's verification
All site structural glazing locations shall be recorded in the glazing logbook
Weather sealant
Generally
All sealants shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
Cleaning
Clean the joint surfaces immediately before installation of backing rod and again before applying
the sealant, as recommended by sealant manufacturer.
Glass and aluminium substrates
Cleaning compounds shall be applied with clean lint-free cloths. A two-wipe method of application
shall be employed. First wipe with an acceptable cleaning-grade solvent onto the cloth to remove
contaminate and then immediately wipe the cleaned area with a separate clean, dry cloth.
Porous substrates, concrete, masonry:
Clean where necessary by grinding, mechanical abrasion, detergent washing or a combination of

methods to ensure a clean sound interface in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Priming, etching and sealing
Prime or seal joint surfaces where recommended by sealant manufacturer. Do not allow
primer/sealer to spill or migrate onto adjoining surfaces.
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Install backer rod for sealants, at a proper depth to provide sealant bead profiles indicated on
approved shop drawings.
Install bond breaker tape where indicated and where required by the manufacturer's
recommendations to ensure the proper performance of sealants.
Glazing accessories, gaskets and weather seals

Provide factory vulcanization for all gaskets at all joints and corners
Steel work
Open ends of tubular members at all times shall be securely protected from the ingress of water or
deleterious materials.
Hot Dip galvanised Steelwork

The steelwork is to be chemically descaled and cleaned, so that rust, mill scale, oil, grease and other
foreign matter are removed immediately prior to galvanising. Tubular sections are to have bleed
holes as necessary. The size and location of bleed holes is to be shown on shop drawings. Bleed
holes are to be fully sealed after galvanising.
The contractor is to ensure the steelwork does not distort as a result of galvanising. The size of
components, preheating requirements, and dipping method are to be reviewed to achieve minimal
distortion and maintain steelwork Tolerances.
Following galvanising the steelwork is to be left to cure for 48 hours before transportation to site.
Welding Generally
Welding consumables and the procedures used shall ensure that the mechanical properties of the
deposited weld metal shall not be less than the parent metals.
Preparation for welding
Surfaces must be dry. Warm the surfaces if required to remove condensation. Remove welding
slag by chipping before depositing subsequent runs.
Keep a record in the factory when specified to identify welders responsible for major welds.
Obtain approval of the proposed welding procedures prior to commencing welding including:
 Preparation of fusion faces

 Preheating temperature where required.
 Type of electrodes.
 Number and sequence of runs to build-up the weld bead.
 Post-heating treatment if required.
Do not depart from the agreed welding procedure without the prior agreement of the Architect.
Mild Steel
Prepare mild steel fusion surfaces to BS EN 1011-1.

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Provide an experienced and competent operator to supervise welding. Submit certificates proving
that all welders have passed the training tests in BS1295 and are fully certified. If specified, carry
out approval tests to BS 4871:Pt.1 or BS 4872: Pt. 1.
Rivets
All rivets shall be factory installed. Site installation of rivets is not permitted. Stainless steel
mandrels shall be used for rivets.
Building Maintenance Tie backs

Building Maintenance tie back shall be provided by Building Maintenance supplier and installed
by the Facade Contractor. Location of tiebacks shall be coordinated between Façade Contractor and
BMU Supplier. Approval shall be sought from Façade and BMU Consultant.
Protection and Cleaning

The contractor shall provide all protective materials required for transportation, installation, and
insitu protection required for all façade systems
The Façade Contractor shall provide staff responsible for keeping the Façade Contractor works area
on site clean at all times, for keeping safety railing in place and access equipment in a safe condition
at all times, for cleaning the façade systems and the works described in this specification and for
carrying out service and maintenance work during the Defects Liability Period.
Progressive cleaning
Clean the work area progressively remove debris, waste, excess materials and the like from the
work area on a daily basis and maintain the works areas allocate for this contract clean at all times.
Final cleaning
At completion of installation, clean the work area thoroughly and clean the finished work to remove
all marks, soiling and the like.
Finished work shall be free from defects and mechanical imperfections such as scratches, scrapes,
dents, and abrasion.
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 through-out remainder of construction period. Protection shall be designed
for removal without damage to finished surfaces.
Glass and glazing

The glass is to be protected during assembly, transportation, installation and on the finished
building. Care should to take to ensure that protection of glass panels will not result in staining or
corrosion. The glass must be protected from any possibility of water/condensation damage during
shipping/storage.
Aluminium
Protect finished aluminium surfaces to prevent damage during transportation, storage, installation,

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and until the Main Contractor approves its removal.
Provide factory applied protective film, tape or coatings which will not bond to the aluminium
surfaces when exposed to sunlight or weather.
Weather Sealant and Structural silicone

Proof of supply shelf life
Ensure that remaining shelf life of products is well within the likely installation period. Confirm
expiration dates with manufacturer.
Curing
Provide for the appropriate cure conditions, in accordance with the sealant manufacturer's written
recommendations at factory and on-site. Protect external sealants from inclement weather until fully
cured. Glazed panels are not to be moved until the joint has developed sufficient bond strength and
cohesive integrity.
Mild steel
All structural steel shall be stored and handled so that members and their coatings are not
subjected to excessive stresses or damage. Stacking shall be such as not to interfere with the
smooth progress of the works.
Fire protection coatings to steelwork

All manufactured material shall be delivered in original, unopened packages bearing the name of
the manufacturer, the brand, and a recognised testing body's label verifying compliance with said
body's quality control inspection programme and the appropriate fire resistance ratings.
Lighting and wirings

All wirings and lightings on façade system panels shall be provided with protection against
accidental damage.
Survey and setout
Generally
Take into consideration the effect of ongoing base building movements on facade systems and
cladding system set out. The Façade contractor shall survey and sign off on the existing conditions
prior to any installation works.
Do not commence installation unless all substrate conditions are strictly in compliance. Where
substrate conditions are not in compliance, notify Main Contractor immediately and obtain
instructions.
Installation and Erection
Generally

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Install all facade systems in accordance with shop drawings and prototypes to comply with all
performance requirements, Codes and Standards and the requirements of the relevant Statutory
Authorities.
Install all façade systems plumb, level and true to line within required tolerances, and suitably
anchored to the base- structure.
Installation of each facade component shall be watertight and airtight where required, and shall
withstand all required temperature changes and wind loading without failure, including loss or
breakage of glass, failure of sealants or gaskets, deterioration of glazing materials and other defects.
Install glass with correct edge distances at all rebates. Protect glass from edge work damage during
handling and installation.
Safety requirements, erection cranes, equipment, scaffolding and staging, shall meet the
requirements of relevant local building regulations.
The Façade Contractor shall take full responsibility for the Safety and Stability of all the façade
elements including but not limited to glazing, aluminium works, steel works etc., during erection
and until such time as it is finally completed and handed over. The façade contractor must take all
precautions including temporary bracings necessary to ensure stability of the partially assembled
structure against wind forces, and those stresses exerted due to erection equipment and its operation
tending to distort or deform the framework.
Installation shall only commence after checking of the existing structure and accepting the site
conditions, including acceptance of reference lines and marks, and embedments in base-structure.
The façade systems shall be installed in an orderly sequence. Where practical, the façade systems
shall be completed and closed off on a floor-by-floor basis.
Temporary flashings at completion of each stage of works shall be provided to waterproof and
weatherproof the enclosed work. Temporary flashings shall be removed prior to proceeding with
subsequent work.
Unauthorised site modifications, or work not in accordance with the approved shop drawings, may
be required to be removed and replaced.
Unauthorised work may be approved subject to additional computations and testing at the
Architect's sole discretion. If requested, carry out and pay for all such testing, and submit all
computations, test results and any other information required.
The Façade Contractor shall provide staff both onsite and in the factory, as necessary to
lift/handle/maneuver panels for inspection of the Client’s representative.
Temporary Supports
The Façade Contractor shall adopt an erection procedure such that all members can be placed and
fixed in position without distortion
The Façade Contractor shall allow for the cost of temporary erection bracing required and any
professional advice required in connection with such bracing.

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As each section of façade is erected, all members shall be aligned, levelled and plumbed before
final bolting up or welding commences. The ties, jacks braces, etc., used in lining, levelling and
plumbing the façade shall be left in position until all bolts have been finally tightened.
All temporary support designs shall be submitted to the structural engineer for review and approval.
Weather Sealant
Clean where necessary by grinding, mechanical abrasion, detergent washing or a combination of
methods to ensure a clean sound interface in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Steel work
Alignment of steelwork Members
Unless otherwise indicated on the Engineer’s drawings, all member intersections are to be setout so
that the centroids of the intersecting members are coincident. The only exception shall be tube to
tube welded connections which shall be setout in accordance with Cidect limitations.
Welding
Keep a record in the factory when specified to identify welders responsible
for major welds. Obtain approval of the proposed welding procedures prior
to commencing welding including:
 Preparation of fusion faces

 Preheating temperature where required.
 Type of electrodes.
 Number and sequence of runs to build-up the weld bead.
 Post-heating treatment if required.
Do not depart from the agreed welding procedure without the prior agreement of the Architect.
Mild steel welding
Prepare mild steel fusion surfaces to BS EN 1011-1.

Provide an experienced and competent operator to supervise welding. Submit certificates proving
that all welders have passed the training tests in BS1295 and are fully certified. If specified, carry
out approval tests to BS 4871:Pt.1 or BS 4872: Pt. 1.
Fixings and Anchorages

Ensure that all bolts and similar fixings are tight at the completion of installation.
Submit details of proposed methods and obtain statutory approval in writing prior to commencing
installation.
Co-ordinate with others if required to ensure anchorages are provided and accurately built-into
base-structure without delay or disruption. Provide templates and installation instructions as
required.

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Comply with approved hole diameters, spacing, depth and minimum edge clearances indicated on
shop drawings. The Façade contractor is responsible for providing setting out details for all cast-
in items to be installed by the Main

Contractor. Check Main Contractor setting out prior to concreting to confirm that cast-in items are correctly
positioned.
The façade contractor shall refer to Drawings for concrete reinforcement locations, and position
anchors to minimise risk of conflict with reinforcement.
The façade contractor shall provide all required templates and installation instructions, and
coordinate with relevant subcontractors.
Where required the façade contractor shall supply anchors and embedments for building-in to the
base-structure by others.
The façade contractor shall monitor placement tolerances and installation procedures, and certify
the correct placement of all work by others before commencing the installation of work under this
Section. The façade contractor shall inspect installed anchorages after fixing but before placing of
concrete to confirm correct locations and tolerances.
The façade contractor shall provide sufficient tolerance to fixings and attachments to compensate
for anchorages which become dislodged of damaged during placement of concrete.
Tolerances
Structural / Main Building Frame tolerances

The façade systems shall be designed to accommodate the concrete tolerances allowed to the Main
Contractor. Unless otherwise noted in Appendix D, the maximum construction tolerances are:
Plan Position of the building edge = +/- 25mm

Level slab surface and soffit = +/- 10mm
General Fabrication tolerances

The fabrication tolerances of façade systems shall meet with the following requirements:
Tolerances at joints and junction details shall take precedence over tolerances of panels and major
components. Tolerances generally shall be:
Joint width: +/- 1 mm.

Length and width of major components: +/- 0.5 mm.
Diagonals of major components: +/- 1 mm.
Cutting and fabrication of aluminium extrusions generally: +/- 1 mm.
Misalignment of mating surfaces: +/- 0.5 mm.
Submit a schedule of fabrication tolerances for all major façade system components. Indicate extremes of
allowable base building tolerances on shop drawings.

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General Installation tolerances

In addition to required fabrication tolerances, all parts of the façade systems, when completed,
shall be within the following tolerances:
Position on plan, or vertical surface: +/- 5 mm.

Deviation in alignment: Not more than 1 in 300.
Deviation in level (horizontal): Not more than 1 in 800
Deviation in plumb (vertical): Not more than 1 in Offset in alignment of adjoining surfaces +/- 0.5 mm.
Offset in alignment of separated surfaces +/- 1.5 mm. Embed
tolerances (horizontal and vertical) +/- 25 mm.
The façade contractor shall site check the cumulative effect of all building tolerances and adjust
installation procedures as required.
Anchor placement tolerances
Install anchors to not exceed
 Maximum deviation from correct position: +/- 12 mm.

 Minimum distance from the concrete edge to the nearest part of the anchor: 100 mm.
The position of cast-in foundation bolts at the top of base plates shall be within 3mm of the
specified position. The position of foundation bolts in bolt pockets at the top of base plates shall be
within 5mm of the specified position. The line of bolts shall not be tilted from the specified line
by more than 1 in 40.
Steelwork tolerances
Fabrication tolerances for steelwork shall comply with BS5400: Part 6, Clause 4.2 or BS5950: Part
2, sub-section 7.2 as appropriate
The position in plan of vertical components at the base shall be within 10mm of the specified
position along either principal setting out axis.
The level of the top of base plates and the level of the lower end of vertical or raking components in
a pocket base shall be within 10mm of the specified level.
The thickness of packing plates shall not vary from the specified nominal thickness or 10mm,
whichever is less. The line of vertical or raking components other than in portal frames shall be
within 1 in 600 and within 10mm of the specified line in every direction.
The line of vertical or raking components in portal frames shall be within 1 in 600 and within
10mm of the specified line in every direction.
The position and level of components connected with other components shall be within 5mm of
the specified position and level relative to the other components at the point of connection.
The position of components supported on a bearing shall be within 5mm of the specified position
relative to the bearing along both principal axes of the bearing.
Repair and Touching up

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Generally
Be responsible for all breakage until installation is completed and handed over.
The Main Contractor may assign responsibility for damage to another party causing breakage
where applicable, unless damage occurred as the result of incorrect or unsuitable materials or
installation procedures.
Remove and replace all damaged panels, trims, copings, glass and other elements of façade
systems that are broken, cracked, abraded, chipped or damaged in other ways before or during
installation.
Adjacent work by others

At the completion of all adjacent work 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.
Hot Dip galvanised steel work

All abrasions site welds etc. are to be repaired by grinding (wire brushing) the surface back to a
sound substrate and batch coating with an inorganic zinc silicate primer equivalent in quality of 110
micrometres dry film thickness of Dimetcote 6
Painted surfaces
Site touch-up of damaged painted / powder coated surfaces shall not be permitted without approval
from the Architect. Where touching up is not authorized, damaged material shall be replaced.
Damaged anodised surfaces shall be replaced in all instances
Commissioning
At completion of installation, commission, test and adjust as required, all manual and mechanical
operating components in all functional modes.

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8.0 Façade Performance Schedule

8.1 STICK CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
Member Item Requirements
Whole system Overall Performance Aluminium stick system

requirements
Glazed System U-value (glass and frame) ≤ 1.9 W/m2K Spandrel U-value ≤ 0.57
W/m2K
Air infiltration = class AE-1000 as per EN 12152 and when tested in accordance
to EN 12153 Water infiltration 1kPa to ASTM E331 / AAMA 501-1
Acoustic: Complete system to be Rw 38.
Vision (Fixed) Type Shopfront Glazing: IGU – refer to glazing performance requirements
Podium Apartments: IGU – refer to glazing performance requirements
Frame Thermally broken aluminium box mullion with toggle system with steel stiffener.
Glazing 4-sided support
Spandrel Panel Material Minimum 1.8mm solid sheet aluminium to all backpan areas
Protection Outside: PVDF to achieve AAMA 2605 / Internal: PVDF or Powder coated to
achieve AAMA 2604
Insulation Rockwool insulation. Thickness to meet overall façade U-value. Area weighing
may be acceptable subject to MEP and Façade Consultant’s approval..
Mullion and Frame Coated aluminium extrusions in grade 6061 or 6063, Temper T5 or T6 Provide
Transom painted steel with bi-metallic separator or stainless steel stiffener
Protection Exterior: PVDF or powdercoat to achieve AAMA 2605 Interior: PVDF or

powdercoat to achieve AAMA 2604
Colour/Finish: Indicative of RAL 9010 Pure White – Refer architectural finishes

schedule
Drainage Face sealed
Thermal Breaks Polyamide
Fixings Screws Stainless Steel 316 (A4)
Bolts Exterior: Stainless Steel 316 (A4) Interior: Stainless Steel 304 (A2)
Bracket Aluminium 6061 T6 unless otherwise approved.
Coated to achieve 4.16 Corrosion Protection requirements
Embed Carbon steel painted to achieve 4.16 Corrosion Protection requirements
Firestop and Materials Fibreglass wool (rockwool) and GMS sheet with fire sealant to achieve 3hr fire
smoke seal rating
Revolving Door Revolving Door – indicative of Boon Edam Tourniket 3 style door, with
automatic operation. Provide stainless steel cladding to top and bottom of
canopy

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8.2 GLASS BALCONY BALUSTRADE

Whole system Overall Frameless glass balustrade in continuous bottom glazing channel, 1-way
Performance span Loading to comply with minimum loadings defined in BS 6399 and
BS 6180.
Balustrade Glazing Balustrade Laminated - refer to glazing performance requirements

Glass
Where fully tempered glass is used 100% heat soak testing shall be
undertaken.
Fixing High modulus sealant / mortar to be applied between the glass and the
bracket angles.
Balustrade Material Stainless steel 316

capping/Trims
Finish Brush / Polished to be confirmed
Size and Fixing 40mm x 25 mm fixed with 3m tape
Lengths trims to span at least 3 glass units
Height Trims at top edge of glass
Fixings Screws Stainless Steel 316 (A4)
Bolts Exterior: Stainless Steel 316 (A4) Interior: Stainless

Steel 304 (A2)
Bracket Stainless steel 316 or aluminium 6061 T6 unless otherwise approved.
Aluminium coated to achieve 4.16 Corrosion Protection
requirements
Connection detail is a full moment connection
Embed Carbon steel painted to achieve 4.16 Corrosion Protection requirements

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8.3 GRC RAINSCREEN SPANDREL CLADDING

Whole system Overall Performance Air infiltration of the system as a whole shall be A4 classification as defined
requirements in BS EN 12152 The thermal performance of the system as a whole shall
provide an overall average U-value ≤ 0.57 W/m2K.
Whole system U-value inclusive of concrete or blockwork substrate. Refer to

architectural drawings and specifications for blockwork thickness. Final
conductivity value to be coordinated with blockwork contractor
Acoustic: refer to acoustic report
Exterior Type Minimum 13mm GRC panel with localised ribs and thickening to the back of
Panel panel as required
Colour/Finishes: White, fine acid etched finish w/ light colored aggregates –

Refer architectural finishes schedule.
Frame Brackets and Frame 316 stainless steel brackets and fixings.
Panels are a hook on system to facilitate panel replacement without

removal of adjacent panel
Fixings to concrete Stainless steel via separator shims

embeds
Embeds Galvanised mild steel
Thermal breaks Polyamide
Substrate AAC blockwork or concrete sheer wall as indicated on structural and

architectural drawings,
All blockwork to be painted with non-bituminous sealer coat, indicative of

Masterseal AWB 660, BASF airseal and weather barrier.
Airseal coat shall be ASTM E84 class A with full system testing to NFPA 285, in
accordance with DCD requirements
Insulation Foil faced mineral wool quilt insulation – class zero fire rated suitable for
external conditions.
Insulation shall be designed, and tested in accordance with DCD Fire and
Life Safety requirements, and others regulatory documents as applicable.
The product is to be tested by a DCD approved local testing authority and
the product registered with DCD/DM.
Thickness to meet overall façade U-value. Area weighing may be

acceptable subject to MEP and Façade consultant’s approval
Drainage Pressure equalised rainscreen system with open joints
Cavity Barrier Provide non-combustible cavity barrier behind all rainscreen concealed
voids. Cavity barriers to be horizontal and vertical and to align with
fire/smoke stop positions behind the façade. barrier to suitable for external
conditions, and maintain rainscreen ventilation. May include intumescent
strip or similar to close gaps in fire mode

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8.5 LOUVRE CLADDING SYSTEM

Whole system Overall Performance No thermal requirements

requirements
Minimum 50% free area required for natural carpark ventilation
Panel Type Vertical:
Louvres – minimum 3mm aluminium extrusion.
Colour/Finish: Indicative of RAL 9016 Traffic White - Refer to architectural finish

schedule
Horizontal:
Louvres – minimum 3mm aluminium extrusion.
Colour/Finish: Indicative of RAL 9016 Traffic White – Refer to architectural

finishes schedule
Protection Powder coated to achieve AAMA 2605 for outside (marine conditions).
For all aluminium that is visible is to be finished to match the mullions and
panels to be finished on both sides where visible from front and back.
Frame Coated aluminium or Mild steel frame to achieve AAMA 2605 or C5 (M)
requirements for external inaccessible areas.
Frame fixings Stainless steel
Fixings to support brackets Stainless steel bolts
Support brackets Grade 6061 aluminium or stainless steel
Fixings to concrete embeds Stainless steel via separator shims
Embeds Galvanised mild steel, coated to C5(m) or stainless steel 316
Features Allow for all secondary steel to support frame. Any exposed steel to be mild
steel to Exposed Structural Steel (AESS) to be Cat. 1
Provide conduit for external light fitting

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8.6 Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS)

Whole system Overall Performance The thermal performance of the system as a whole shall provide an overall
requirements
average U-value ≤ 0.57 W/m2K.
Whole system U-value inclusive of concrete or blockwork substrate. Refer to

architectural drawings and specifications for AAC blockwork thickness and
properties. Final conductivity value to be coordinated with blockwork
contractor
Exterior Wall Cladding Type A nonload bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an insulation
board attached either adhesively or mechanically, or both, to the substrate;
an integrally reinforced base coat; and a textured protective finish coat.
System characteristics indicative of Terraco EIFS Perma System.
Adhesive Polymer modified dry-mix adhesive applied to substrate as required.
Mechanical Fasteners Type and quantity of dowels to provide sufficient negative wind-load
resistance. Fastener heads should be flush with insulation surface prior to
attachment of reinforcing mech.
System Profiles and Casing Stainless steel corner beads, base profiles, reveals, and movement joints to be
approved by architect prior to installation.
Basecoat and Glass Fibre Polymer modified dry-mix base coat used as an embedding mortar applied
Mesh over insulation to receive reinforcing mesh prior to application of finish coats.
Glass Fiber Mech spacing 3.5 x 4.o mm with tensile strength ≥ 2000 N/5cm DIN
EN ISO 13934-1 and elongation < 3.9 DIN EN ISO 13934-1.
Finish System Ready-mixed, unpolished granite effect coating, consisting of various finely
graded aggregates encapsulated in a clear binder. The coating is sprayed
applied and provides high resistance to atmospheric corrosion and fading.
Coating Thickness 1.5 – 2 mm.
System characteristics indicative Terralite Truststone Picco, Colour/ Blanco.
Application system: Primer 100 gm/m2, undercoat 200 - 300 gm/m2 , textured
finish 2.5 – 3.5 kg/m2 and glaze top coat 200 - 300 gm/.
Light Reflective Value (LRV) of top-coat to be 45% minimum.

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9.0 Glazing Performance Schedule

Glazing Performance requirements
Glass type and

appearance
Transmission
reflectance
reflectance
Coefficient
Outer Lite
Air space
Inner Lite
U –Value
Shading
External
W/m2K
Internal
System
Light

Vision Gazing
Apartments
IGU Vision 8 mm H.S.

8mm
clear with
GL-01
Neutral air filed H.S. 0.25 (max) <1.4 < 15% < 15% ≥ 45 %
H.P. coating
appearance clear
on surface 2

Vision Glazing
8 mm H.S.
Apartments
Grey tinted
IGU Vision air filed 8mm

clear with
GL-03
H.S. 0.32 (max) <1.4 < 15% < 15% ≥ 45 %

Colour-shaded clear
70/40 T on
appearance
grey surface 2

IGU Shadow Box

Back pan
Spandrel glazing
Spandrel 8 mm H.S.
Grey tinted
8mm
clear with
GL-03A
Neutral air filed H.S. - <1.4 - < 15% -

H.P.

appearance clear
coating on
(To match vision surface 2 to
glass) match

10 mm F.T.

Privacy Partition laminated
Balcony

with 1.52
GL-04
Laminated - - - - - - -
Polar White
Glass monolithic interlayer
clear 10 mm F.T.

10 mm H.S.
Balustrade
Balustrade
laminated
GL-05
Laminated with 1.52 - - - - - - -

Glass monolithic clear PVB
clear interlayer 10
mm H.S.

IGU Vision 8 mm H.S.
8mm
GL-01
Retail
clear with
Neutral air filed H.S. ≤ 0.76 <1.4 < 15% < 15% ≥ 50%
H.P. coating
appearance clear
on surface 2

1. Note: these are minimum glass thicknesses, the contractor shall verify actual thicknesses required based on wind
pressure studies, acoustic, safety and other specified loads.
2. Note: Use safety glass in all critical locations, as defined by BS 6262.
3. Note: All Fully Tempered glass shall be 100% Heat Soak Tested.
4. Note: Manifestations to be included on glass doors. Final design to be confirmed by the Design Architect.
5. The use of fully toughened glass is to be avoided wherever possible to mitigate the risk of spontaneous breakage.
Fully toughened glass shall not be used in any location where thicker heat strengthened glass could be a
substitute. Monolithic fully toughened glass shall not be used in any location where it may fall and cause injury

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6. Façade Acoustic Requirements:
It is necessary to ensure adequate attenuation of outdoor noise, such that intruding noise does not exceed the
indoor noise limits. It is imperative that all joints and elements are in perfect condition and well‐sealed
throughout.
The specified sound insulation between apartments and other adjoining area types, must not be compromised by
flanking sound transmission through facade elements; it must be maintained across the entire partition (wall or
floor).
The facade and all of its associated components must be able to achieve a minimum Rw of 38 dB in order to meet
the internal noise criteria within the apartments. Façade Contractor to provide testing data demonstrating
proposed system will achieve acoustic requirements.

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10.0 Materials Offered List

MUST BE COMPLETED BY Façade System SUB-CONTRACTOR AT TIME OF TENDER
SUBMISSION – elements for each system and component type must be entered.
At least 1 material or component must be completed for each material / component type. If there are more
material types than shown in the table then these shall be added by using additional rows and suffixes,
e.g. Glazing 3, glazing 4 or stainless steel 2, stainless steel 3 etc.

Material, Fabrication
Material or Source & Further
Composition, Location and
Component Country Description
Grade Finish
Glazing 1
Glazing 2
Metal panel 1
Metal panel 2
Skim Coat 1
Facing Coat 1
Aluminium
extrusions 1
Mild steel 1
Stainless steel 1
Powder / PVDF
coat 1
Powder / PVDF
coat 2
Anodizing 1
Galvanising 1
Steel paint
system 1
Steel paint
system 2

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Material or Source & Material, Further Fabrication
Component Country Composition, Description Location and
Grade Finish
Polyamide
thermal brakes
Weather
Sealant
Structural
sealant
Gasket 1
Gasket 2
Metal flashing 1
Metal flashing 2
Membrane
flashing 1
Membrane
flashing 2
Setting block 1
Setting block 2
Firestop and
smoke seal
Embeds
Post-fixed
anchors
Bolts
Screws

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Material or Source & Material, Further Fabrication

Component Country Composition, Description Location and
Grade Finish
Door / window
hardware 1
Door / window
hardware 2
Internal trims 1
Internal trims 2
Thermal
insulation 1
Thermal
Insulation n 2
Lightening
protection /
earthing
Lighting
Sign boxes
Anti-
carbonation
coating

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1.0 General ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

4.0 Performance Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 26

7.0 Fabrications, Delivery, Handling, Erection and Storage ............................................................................................ 72

8.0 Façade Performance Schedules ................................................................................................................................... 84

10.0 Materials Offered List ................................................................................................................................................. 90

1.0 General Requirements

 All glass curtain walls;

Any discrepancies or contradictions in the drawings or specifications shall be brought to the

 Primary and secondary structures (reinforced concrete and steel)

Spare materials and parts

All spares shall be new and in approved wrapping material.

Required spares shall be in accordance with client’s requirements, or as follows:

include, but not be limited to, evidence of:

 All relevant UAE Federal, and Dubai Government regulation

International Building Codes/Standards

Codes of Practice Façade System Elements

British Standards Aluminium, steel, stainless steel, steel paints,

American standards (ASTM) Glazing, gaskets, seals, façade testing

Australian & New Zealand Standards Glazing

British Standards (SCI) Stainless steel

Guideline to Assess the Visible Quality of Glazing

American Architectural Manufacturers Association

AAMA AAMA –SET AAMA technical Reference Volumes I-IV

AAMA 501 Methods of Test for Exterior Walls

AAMA 609.1 Voluntary guide specification cleaning and maintenance of architectural

AAMA 701/702 Voluntary Specifications for Pile Weatherstripping and Replaceable

AAMA CW13 Structural sealant glazing systems (A Design Guide)

AAMA TIR-A9 Metal Curtain Wall Fasteners

American National Standards Institute

ANSI/TCA A118.1 Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar

ANSI/TCA A118.4 Latex Portland Cement Mortar

American Architectural Manufacturers Association

ASTM A666 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless

ASTM B26/B26M Specification for aluminium alloy sand castings.

ASTM B449 Standard Specification for Chromates on Aluminium.

ASTM B580 Standard Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on Aluminium

ASTM C962 Standard guide for use of elastomeric joint sealants.

ASTM C1193 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants

ASTM D297 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products-Chemical Analysis.

BS 638 Arc Welding Plant, Equipment and Accessories

BS 1161 Specification for aluminium alloy sections for structural purposes.

BS 1295 Code of Practice for Training in ARC Welding Skills

BS 1452 Specification for Flake Graphite Cast Iron

BS 1580 Unified Screw Threads

BS 1639 Methods for Bend Testing of metals

BS 2789 Spheroidal Graphite or Nodular Graphite Cast Iron

BS 3100 Steel Castings for General Engineering Purposes

BS 3923 Methods for ultrasonic examination of welds. Automatic examination of

BS 3987 Specification for anodic oxidation coatings on wrought aluminium for

BS 4848-2 Hot-Rolled Structural Steel Sections - Part 2: Specification for Hot-finished

BS 4870-1 Fusion welding of steel

BS 4870-2 TIG or MIG Welding of aluminium and its alloys

BS 4870-3 ARC welding of tube to tube – plate joints, metal

BS 4870-4 Specification for automatic fusion welding of metallic materials, including

BS 4871-1 Fusion Welding of Steel

BS 4871-2 TIG or MIG Welding of Aluminium and its Alloys

BS 4871-3 Specification for approval testing of welders working to approved welding

BS 4872-1 Approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not

BS 4872-2 Approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not

BS 4873 Aluminium alloy windows.

BS 5135 ARC Welding of Carbon & Carbon Manganese Steels