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/

GENERAL

1.2 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS (continued)

1.2.8 WARRANTY (continued)

1.2.8.2 Typically, manufacturers do NOT warranty doors with:

1.2.8.2.1 CUTOUTS EXCEEDING 40% of the door’s area or 54” (1372 mm) of door height, unless

approved by authorities with jurisdiction.

1.2.8.2.2 DIFFERENT:

1.2.8.2.2.1 Species, face materials, finishes, or laminates on opposite sides.

1.2.8.2.2.2 Temperature and/or humidity conditions on opposite sides.

1.2.8.2.3 LESS THAN 5” (127 mm) between cutouts or a cutout and the edge of a door, or:

1.2.8.2.3.1 LESS THAN 6” (152.4 mm) at fire-rated doors between cutouts or a cutout

and the edge of a door, unless approved by authorities with jurisdiction.

1.2.8.2.4 EXTERIOR applications when:

1.2.8.2.4.1 Fire-rated.

1.2.8.2.4.2 Not properly protected from the elements.

1.2.9 NFPA 80 requires certain design accommodations.

1.2.9.1 Preparation of FIRE-RATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES for locks, latches, hinges, remotely operated

or monitored hardware, concealed closures, glass lights, vision panels, louvers, astragals, and

laminated overlays shall be performed by the manufacturer or its agent in conformance with the

manufacturer’s LICENSING and LABEL SERVICE AGREEMENT.

1.2.9.2 Preparation of SURFACE-APPLIED hardware, function holes for mortise locks, holes for labeled

viewers (a maximum of 3/4” [19 mm]), allowable undercutting, and application of protection plates

may be performed at the jobsite.

1.2.10 APPLICABLE CODES and REGULATIONS may require certain design accommodations, and it is the

responsibility of the design professional to employ such within their door designs and schedule.

1.2.11 FIRE-RATED DOORS

1.2.11.1 Are AVAILABLE in 20-, 45-, 60-, and 90-minute labels.

1.2.11.2 Shall be of CONSTRUCTION STANDARD to the door manufacturer and conform with the

requirements of all applicable labeling agencies.

1.2.11.3 Shall permit EDGES on 45-, 60-, and 90-minute fire-rated doors, regardless of the species of material

on the door face; shall be the standard of the door manufacturer; and the species, width, and fire-

retardant treatment shall conform to the requirements of the labeling agency acceptable to the

authority with jurisdiction for the label specified.

1.2.11.4 HANGING shall be compliant with the manufacturer’s requirements.

1.2.12 TRANSOM PANEL options:

:

1.2.12.1 TYPE 1 - requires the bottom edgeband to run the full width of the panel.

1.2.12.2 TYPE 2 - requires the side edgebands to run through and be visible.

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