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064.1240.000 Interior Design Specification Riyadh, Ar Riyad
Stage 4 - Detailed Design Rev 01 KSA

SECTION 12 64 13 - BANQUETTE SEATING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes custom banquettes.

B. Scope Includes:

1. Compliance with the General Conditions of Contract.

2. Compliance with all current and applicable statutory codes and requirements.
3. Completion of the design, fabrication, supply and installation of all items
specified herein, shown on the Contract Drawings, and as required to provide a
complete installation.
4. Completion of the design and coordination of all interfaces with adjoining
systems and trades prior to the commencement of fabrication.

C. The Owner requires the Contractor to implement practices and procedures to meet the
project's environmental performance goals, which include compliance with the
requirements determined by the Sustainability Consultant’s design documentation
(LEED & WELL), and applicable local authority Green Building Regulation. Specific
project goals that may impact this area of work include, but are not limited to: reduced
impact of construction activities, construction waste recycling, reduction of water and
energy usage, adequate protection for storing materials, use of recycled-content
materials, use of locally manufactured materials, use of low-emitting materials, use of
materials having EPD's, and avoid use of restricted materials. The Contractor shall
ensure that the requirements related to these goals, as defined in individual
specification sections are implemented to the fullest extent. Substitutions, or other
changes to the work proposed by the Contractor or their Subcontractors, shall not be
allowed if such changes compromise the aforementioned environmental goals and
Green Building Regulation compliance.

1. Contractor shall, at all times undertake to ensure that all targeted goals are
achieved. As and when any risks arise that could compromise the achievement of
one or more of the targeted goals, the Contractor shall bring these to the attention
of the Employer's Representative immediately.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Wood treatment certification and instructions for proper use of each
type of treated material.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals: Refer to Division 01 Section 01 81 13 "Sustainable

Design Requirements."

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C. Shop Drawings: Show location of banquettes, attachment to other work, and other
components. Include dimensioned plans, and elevations, sections, details.

1. Show details half size; show sections at 3" = 1'-0" minimum; show plans and
elevations at 1/2" = 1'-0" minimum.
2. Show locations and sizes of furring and blocking, including concealed blocking
specified in other Sections.

D. Samples for Verification:

1. Seat upholstery fabric, in 610-mm square Samples.

2. Back upholstery fabric, in 610-mm square Samples.
3. Plastic laminate, in 150-mm square Samples.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Embodied Carbon Submittals:

1. Completed Environmental Product Declaration Reporting Form for each

principal product type in this Section.
2. For products with completed Environmental Product Declaration Reporting
Forms claiming availability of an applicable EPD, provide the Product-Specific
or Industry-Wide Type III Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in
compliance with ISO 14025.

B. Qualification Data: For Installer and manufacturer (fabricator).

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Instructions: Submit two copies, covering cleaning procedures,

adjustments, flexibility and use for fabric.

1. Instructions shall contain manufacturer's recommended cleaning materials and

application methods, including precautions in use of cleaning materials which
may be detrimental.

B. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals: Include component list with the
manufacturer’s reference numbers, descriptions of materials and procedures
forrepairing and cleaning of finishes, and cleaning frequency.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualification of Banquette Supplier: Experienced in type and size of work specified

and capable of submitting list of work completed within past 12 months, at least three
business references, and credit references.

1. Minimum five years' experience in work of comparable size and complexity.

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B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A qualified manufacturer that is certified for chain of

custody by an FSC-accredited certification body.

C. Vendor Qualifications: A vendor that is certified for chain of custody by an

FSC-accredited certification body.

D. Quality Standard: Fabricate and install banquettes in accordance with the applicable
requirements of Architectural Woodwork Standards, 1st edition, published jointly by
AWI, AWMAC, and WI, unless more stringent requirements are specified or shown.

E. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to
demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.

1. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at

time of Substantial Completion.
2. Provide 1219-mm long section with one finished end.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Wrap or crate prefabricated materials to prevent damage during shipping and

installation.

B. Do not deliver banquettes until painting and similar operations that could damage
banquettes have been completed in installation areas.

C. Extra Materials: Provide upholstery material in full-width quantity to reupholster

seating units equal to 10 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 5 percent of
banquette units.

1.7 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install banquettes until building is

enclosed, wet work is complete, and HVAC system is operating and will maintain
temperature and relative humidity at occupancy levels during the remainder of the
construction period.

B. Field Measurements: Where banquettes are indicated to fit to other construction, verify
dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication and indicate
measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction
progress to avoid delaying the Work.

1. Locate concealed framing, blocking, and reinforcements that support banquettes

by field measurements before being enclosed and indicate measurements on
Shop Drawings.

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2. Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be made without
delaying the Work, establish dimensions and proceed with fabricating banquettes
without field measurements. Coordinate construction to ensure that actual
dimensions correspond to established dimensions, without requiring
modifications to banquettes.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 BANQUETTES

A. Configuration: As indicated in Drawings.

1. Inside Back Style: Plain upholstered.

2. End Panel Style: Wrap around upholstered .
3. Seat Style: Plain upholstered with French stitch on all seat top edges. .
4. Seat Apron Style: Recessed.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Fabrics (UP##): As scheduled and in conformance with Architect's control samples.

B. High density, high resilient (HR), fire resistant (FR) foam, conforming to flammability
requirements: Provide 2.7-density 31-pound ILD foam with Dacron wrap.

C. Marshall Coil springs: Provide 12 gage oil-tempered steel springs, 24 coils per unit
with each coil spring individually encased in heavy-duty burlap. Provide hog ring
fasteners.

D. Lumber: Graded in accordance with American Lumber Standards Committee Board of

Review Grading Rules; Construction Grade, any hardwood specie.

1. Provide dressed lumber, surfaced four sides (S4S), unless otherwise indicated.
2. Provide dry lumber with 19 percent maximum moisture content at time of
dressing for 50 mm nominal thickness or less, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Plywood: C-D plugged, interior type plywood with exterior glue, fire retardant treated.

F. Wood Particleboard: ANSI A208.1, Type M-3, highly moisture resistant, 45-pcf
density 19 mm thick unless otherwise shown. WIC approved for plastic lamination;
sanded faces; fire retardant treated.

2.3 WOOD TREATMENT

A. Treat lumber and plywood to comply with applicable requirements of American Wood
Preservers Association, available from AWPA.

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B. Fire Retardant Treatment: Comply with AWPA standards for pressure impregnation
with fire retardant chemicals to achieve flame spread rating of not more than 25 in
accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL Test 723.

1. Provide UL label on each piece of fire retardant wood and plywood.

2. Kiln dry treated items to maximum moisture content of 19%.

C. Complete fabrication of treated items prior to treatment, wherever possible. If cut after
treatment, coat cut surfaces with heavy brush coat of same chemical used for treatment.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Overall Height: As indicated in Drawings.

B. Overall Depth: As indicated in Drawings.

C. Seat Height: As indicated in Drawings.

D. Base height: As indicated in Drawings.

E. Frames: Provide solid hardwood frames. Fabricate wood framing system as indicated,
without sharp edges or corners.

1. Construct framing of solid hardwood.

2. Fasten uprights with glue and dowels.
3. Reinforce uprights with corner blocks.
4. Place uprights on approximate 610 mm centerlines. Double uprights on curves
and at section joints.
5. Incorporate integral kick base into framing.

F. Backs: Fabricate backs from 64 mm high density foam over plywood backing.

G. Seats: Provide removable continuous coil-spring seat sections over plywood bottom
panel with vent holes, consisting of 50 mm Dacron wrapped high density foam over
coil spring units.

1. Set coil spring units into seat frames. Tie springs together with hog ring
fasteners.
2. Provide units 190 mm high at free height and 114 mm at compression.
3. Set 0.28 kg burlap over spring units and secure to frame.
4. Install 50 mm of high density foam over entire seat and anchor to frame to
prevent shifting.
5. Cover foam with a layer of Dacron.

2.5 UPHOLSTERING

A. Banquette cushions shall be sewn to shapes indicated, in manner consistent with high
use commercial applications.

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B. Square fabric warp and filling (woof, weft) threads and trim to appropriate size prior to
cutting patterns.

C. Cut fabrics on thread. Apply upholstery material to form tailored seats, backs, and
ends.

D. Cushions shall be uniform in width based on each banquette width.

E. Sewing shall be straight on a line.

F. Use exposed fastening devices or nails only as approved by Architect. Arrange neatly.

G. Complete fabrication, including assembly and finishing, to maximum extent possible,

before shipment to Project site. Disassemble components only as necessary for
shipment and installation. Where necessary for fitting at site, provide ample allowance
for scribing, trimming, and fitting.

H. Manufacturer to coordinate with Contractor to determine finished wall sizes. Deduct 6

mm) from each end of banquette in alcoves in order to assure a proper fit. Provide a
template to pre-fit and pre-bolt banquette together in factory and pre-check
measurements prior to delivery to assure proper fit.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Before installation, condition banquettes to average prevailing humidity conditions in

installation areas.

B. Before installing banquettes, examine shop-fabricated work for completion and

complete work as required, including removal of packing and back priming.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install banquettes level, plumb, true, and straight with no distortions. Shim as required
with concealed shims. Install level and plumb to a tolerance of 3 mm in 2400 mm.
Install with no more than 1.6 mm in 2400-mm vertical cup or bow and 3 mm in
2400-mm horizontal variation from a true plane.

B. Anchor banquettes to supporting substrate with concealed clips and splined connection
strips. Do not use face fastening unless otherwise indicated.

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3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Repair damaged and defective banquettes, where possible, to eliminate functional and
visual defects; where not possible to repair, replace banquettes. Adjust for uniform
appearance.

B. Clean banquettes on exposed surfaces. Touch up shop-applied finishes to restore

damaged or soiled areas.

C. Protect banquettes from soiling or damage until Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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