1. PART 1 MATERIALS 1.1 General Requirements Ironmongery shall be in brass, stainless steel or aluminium as specified in particular specifications or in drawings. All ironmongery shall be fixed with matching screws and properly fitted and lubricated to ensure proper operation. All ironmongery shall be approved by the Engineer before installation. All individual ironmongery items shall comply with British Standards or equal, fully tropicalised and, as far as is practicable, obtained from one supplier. Finishes for solid metals shall be polished, satin or matt finish. Only one manufacturer for each category of finish shall be used throughout the Project. Applied finishes fall into three classes: a) b) c) Electroplated Enamels and lacquers Plastic coatings Ironmongery templates shall be furnished as required for all types of doors and frames, and any other work to be factory prepared offsite. All ironmongery shall be as specified and scheduled. Additional items of ironmongery which are necessary to make a complete workmanlike installation shall be supplied, even though not specifically mentioned. Such items are to be equal to those used in other similar locations or equal to the quality established by this Standard Specification. Weather stripping shall be as specified herein and shall be installed so as to permit doors to operate freely and close tightly. Appropriate ironmongery shall be provided to the aluminium entrance manufacturer prior to entrance fabrication. The Contractor shall coordinate ironmongery delivery requirements with the manufacturer and the aluminium entrance manufacturer. 1.2 Submittals 1.2.1 General In addition to the materials submittals required for each ironmongery item, the Contractor shall submit the following: • Full catalogue for approval of quality by Engineer followed by ironmongery shop drawings and an ironmongery schedule of all ironmongery required. The schedule shall follow the requirements of the specifications and list type, manufacturer’s name and number, finish and location prior to delivery of ironmongery, • Schedules: The Contractor is to submit 5 (five) copies of the ironmongery schedule in the manner and format agreed, complying with the actual construction progress schedule requirements. • A separate key schedule is to be provided, showing clearly how the Engineer’s final instructions on keying of locks have been fulfilled. Ironmongery schedules are intended for the co-ordination of the work. Review and acceptance by the Engineer does not relieve the Contractor of his contractual responsibility to fulfil the requirements as shown and specified. • Samples: At time of submission of ironmongery schedules, and before any material is ordered, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his review one of each sample item he may require. Samples shall be plainly marked, giving the ironmongery number used in the schedule and the manufacturer’s numbers, types and sizes. • Samples shall remain with the Engineer until delivery of all other ironmongery to the site is complete. Page 5