AWS EDITION 1, 2009

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© 2009, AWI, AWMAC, WI - Architectural Woodwork Standards - 1st Edition, October 1, 2009

As may be updated by errata at http://www.awinet.org, http://www.awmac.com, or http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/awserrata/

Section 6 - Interior & Exterior Millwork (Page 24 of 31)

PRODUCT

MATERIAL, MACHINING, AND ASSEMBLY RULES (continued)

DESCRIPTION E C P

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4.4

A S S E M B L Y

ASSEMBLY (continued)

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4.4.15

M I S C M I L L W O R K

MISCELLANEOUS MILLWORK (continued)

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4.4.15.5

C L O S E T & U T I L I T Y S H E L V I N G

CLOSET & UTILITY SHELVING, shall have (continued)

4.4.15.5.4

E X P O S E D E D G E S

EXPOSED EDGES of sheet good cleats and shelves are defined as visible in normal

use position.

4.4.15.5.4.1

GAPS between the end of the shelf and the wall up to 1/4" (6.4 mm) are

allowed.

4.4.15.5.4.2

ENDS of shelves held more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) away from a wall shall

be banded.

4.4.15.5.4.3 Do not require any edge work. M

4.4.15.5.4.4 Shall be banded to match face with edges eased, with: MM

4.4.15.5.4.4.1 Sequence of lamination optional. MM

4.4.15.5.4.5 Adjoining adjustable shelves shall have ends banded.

4.4.15.5.4.6 When MITER-FOLDED, shall have no open gaps, and:

4.4.15.5.4.6.1 Shall be FILED or SANDED just enough to remove

sharpness with minimal exposure of inner layers.

EXECUTION

5 PREPARATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (unless otherwise specified)

5.1 CARE, STORAGE, and BUILDING CONDITIONS shall be in compliance with the requirements set forth in Section 2

of these standards.

5.1.1 Severe damage to the woodwork can result from noncompliance. THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR INSTALLER

OF THE WOODWORK SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MIGHT DEVELOP

BY NOT ADHERING TO THE REQUIREMENTS.

5.2 CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

5.2.1 Furnishing and installing structural members, grounds, blocking, backing, furring, brackets, or other anchorage

required for architectural woodwork installation that becomes an integral part of walls, floors, or ceilings to

which architectural woodwork shall be installed.

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