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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07950 - EXPANSION CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Expansion Joint Assemblies

2. Fire-Rated Joint Cover Assemblies

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 04200 - Masonry Units

2. Section 07920 - Joint Sealants

1.3 REFERENCES

A. All reference to standards, regulations and requirements of statutory bodies shall mean the
latest published editions at the time of contract. Product manufacture, testing and installation
shall comply with the following references unless otherwise stated in the specification or
otherwise approved.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

a. ASTM A240: Standard Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium and
Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for
Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
b. ASTM A480: Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-
Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet and
Strip
c. ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes
d. ASTM C509: Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed
Gasket and Sealing Material
e. ASTM C665: Standard Specification for Mineral-Fibre Blanket Thermal
Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
Housing
f. ASTM C834: Standard Specification for Latex Sealants
g. ASTM C864: Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression
Seal Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers
h. ASTM C920: Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants.
i. ASTM C1131: Standard Specification for Solvent-Release Sealants
j. ASTM D 1056: Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—
Sponge or Expanded Rubber
k. ASTM D1751: Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler
for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Non-
extruding and Resilient Bituminous Types)
l. ASTM D2000: Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in
Automotive Applications
m. ASTM E119: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building
Construction & Materials
n. ASTM E814: Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Fire Stop
Systems

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o. ASTM E1612: Standard Specification for Preformed Architectural

Compression Seals for Buildings and Parking Structures
p. ASTM E1783: Standard Specification for Preformed Architectural Strip
Seals for Buildings and Parking Structures
q. ASTM F738: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Metric Bolts,
Screws, and Studs
2. British Standards Institution (BSI):
a. BS 4255-2: Specification for Preformed Rubber Gaskets for Weather
Exclusion from Buildings. Cellular Gaskets
b. BS 476-4: Fire tests on Building Materials and Structures. Non-
Combustibility Test for Materials
c. BS 476-6: Fire tests on Building Materials and Structures. Method of
Test for Fire Propagation for Products
3. Directorate of Civil Defence regulations.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Refer to Section 01330 Submittal Procedures for submittal requirements and
procedures.

B. Product Data and Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturers' product data of vertical and
horizontal expansion-joint closures, assemblies, seals, and sealants for review. Include
installation details.

C. Architectural Joint System Schedule: Prepared by or under the supervision of the supplier.
Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Manufacturer and model number for each joint system

2. Joint system location cross-referenced to Drawings
3. Nominal joint width
4. Movement capability
5. Classification as thermal or seismic
6. Materials, colours, and finishes
7. Product options
8. Fire-resistance ratings

D. Local calculations for vehicular traffic expansion joint systems.

E. Samples: Full size units 150 mm long, of expansion joint cover assembly indicated; in sets
for each finish, colour, texture, and pattern specified, showing full range of variations
expected in these characteristics.

F. Fire Rating Certification: Submit copies certification for fire-rated joint covers from acceptable
testing and inspecting agency.

1.5 WARRANTY

A. Submit a written warranty signed by Contractor and Manufacturer agreeing to repair or

replace Work under this Section that fails in materials, workmanship, finish and colour at no
additional cost to the Employer.

1. Warranty Period: Ten (10) years from the date of substantial completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 JOINT ASSEMBLIES

A. Expansion joint closures and seals shall be aluminium extrusions and neoprene or silicone
rubber seals of type and size to suit the construction as indicated.

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B. Materials and requirements include the following:

1. Aluminium Retainers and Cover Plates: Aluminium alloy meeting requirements of

ASTM B221, alloy 6063-T5, anodized, of configuration and size as indicated or
recommend by the expansion-control system manufacturer.
a. Mill Finish: AA-M10 External Joints
b. Class I, Colour Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A42/A44
c. Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, integrally coloured or electrolytically
deposited colour coating 0.018 mm or thicker complying with AAMA 611 for
joints interior.
d. Protect aluminium surfaces to be placed in contact with cementitious materials
with a protective coating.
2. Expanded Rubber: ASTM D 1056
3. Silicone Extrusions: Classified according to ASTM D 2000, 4GE, 709, UV stabilised
and does not propagate flame.
4. Neoprene: Single or dual durometer elastomeric seal.
5. Visual Seals: Dense neoprene or dense silicone synthetic rubber conforming to ASTM
C864, of 70 durometer hardness, plus or minus 5.
6. Functional Seal: Closed cell neoprene synthetic rubber conforming to ASTM C509,
medium density.
7. Preformed Seals: Single or multi cellular extruded elastomeric seals designed with or
without continuous, longitudinal, internal baffles. Formed to be installed in frames or
with anchored flanges, in colour, as selected from manufacturer’s standard colours.
8. Strip Seals: Elastomeric membrane or tubular extrusions with a continuous longitudinal
internal baffle system throughout complying with ASTM E 1783; used with compatible
frames, flanges and moulded-rubber anchor blocks
9. Compression Seals: Preformed, elastomeric extrusions having internal baffle system
complying with ASTM E 1612 in sizes and profiles indicated or as recommended by
manufacturer.
10. Corner Angles: Stainless steel conforming to ASTM A240 and ASTM A480, Type 304
or 316
11. Fasteners: Stainless steel conforming to ASTM F738 or equivalent, Type 316 or
equivalent 300 Series (18-8) stainless steel
12. Sealant: Sealant for installation behind aluminium retainer, in rear pocket of aluminium
retainer, and at joints, where indicated, shall conform to ASTM C834, C920, or C1131
as appropriate for the construction and exposure conditions.
13. Mineral Fibre Blanket: ASTM C 665
14. Expansion Joint Filler: ASTM D 1751, asphalt saturated cellulosic fibre

C. Joint Cover Assemblies with Elastomeric infill:

Provide continuous cover joint assemblies consisting of elastomeric fill factory bonded to
extruded aluminium frames of profile indicated or required to suit types of installation
conditions shown. Provide frames for floor joints with means for embedding in or anchoring
to concrete without using exposed fasteners and that will result in exposed surfaces of
sealant and aluminium frames finishing flush with adjacent finished floor surface without
exposing anchors.

D. Compression Seals: Preformed, elastomeric extrusions having internal baffle system in sizes
and profiles shown or as recommended by the manufacturer. Provide lubricant and adhesive
for installation recommended by the manufacturer. The joint filler in expansion or other
specified joints in walls shall be pre-moulded filler which shall be water proof, compressible
and non-extruding and shall have a high factor of recovery after compression at the
maximum temperatures likely to occur at Site. The filler shall be cut to exact width, with
edges neatly trimmed, and fixed strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Joints shall be finished with a joint sealant or where plastered, rendered or other decorative
finishes are applied, shall have an approved decorative cover that will allow movement
without damage to the finishes.

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2.2 FIRE-RATED JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

A. Requirements: Fire-rated joint covers shall have been tested in accordance with ASTM E119
and ASTM E814, including hose stream test at full rated period. Covers shall be classified by
approved testing agency. Minimum fire rating shall be two hours, but not less than rating of
adjacent construction. Materials shall be inorganic and shall not create smoke or contribute
fuel during a fire.

1. All metal components and cover plates shall be 300 Series (18-8) stainless steel with
No. 4 finish. Aluminium is not acceptable.

B. Fire Barrier: Fabricated of layers of ceramic fibre insulation and metallic insulation.

C. Flame Sealant: Sealant shall remain resilient to permit joint movement and shall, upon
exposure to heat, increase in volume to resist penetration of fire through voids in
construction.

D. Fireproofing: Of type required by fire rating; asbestos is not acceptable.

E. Fire-Rated Joint Covers: Fire barrier and flame sealant shall provide required fire rating.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Manufacturer's Instructions: In addition to requirements of these specifications, comply with

manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for phases of work, including preparing
substrate, applying materials, and protecting installed units.

B. Coordinate and furnish anchorages, setting drawings, templates, and instructions for
installation of expansion joint cover assemblies to be embedded in or anchored to concrete or
to have recesses formed into edges of concrete slab for later placement and grouting-in of
frames.

C. Fastening to In-Place Construction: Provide anchorage devices and fasteners where

necessary to secure expansion joint cover assemblies to in-place construction, including
threaded fasteners with drilled in expansion shields for masonry and concrete where
anchoring members are not embedded in concrete. Provide fasteners of metal, type, and
size to suit type of construction indicated and provide for secure attachment of expansion
joint cover assemblies.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Expansion Joint Assemblies: Install expansion-joint assemblies and engineered floor and
wall seals as indicated and in accordance with the approved Shop Drawings and the
manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations.

B. Fire-Rated Joint Assemblies: Install as required to meet fire-rated design and construction.
Install fire barriers and flame sealant as required to complete the installation and meet fire-
rating requirements.

C. Terminate exposed ends of exterior architectural joint assemblies with factory-fabricated

termination devices to maintain waterproof system.

D. Cutting, Fitting and Placement: Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required to install
expansion joint covers. Install joint cover assemblies in true alignment and proper
relationship to expansion joints and adjoining finished surfaces measured from established
lines and levels. Allow adequate free movement for thermal expansion and contraction of
metal to avoid buckling. Set floor covers at elevations to be flush with adjacent finished floor

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materials. Locate wall, ceiling, roof, and soffit covers in continuous contact with adjacent
surfaces. Securely attach in place with required accessories. Locate anchors at interval
recommended by manufacturer.

E. Continuity: Maintain continuity of expansion joint cover assemblies with a minimum number
of end joints and align metal members mechanically using splice joints. Cut and fit ends to
produce joints that will accommodate thermal expansion and contraction of metal to avoid
buckling of frames. Adhere flexible filler materials (if any) to frames with adhesive or
pressure-sensitive tape as recommended by manufacturer.

F. Elastomeric Sealant Joint Assemblies: Seal end joints within continuous runs and joints at
transitions according to manufacturer's directions to provide a watertight installation.

3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

Do not remove protective covering until finish work in adjacent areas is complete. When
protective covering is removed, clean exposed metal surfaces and comply with
manufacturer's instructions.

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