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/

PRODUCT

MATERIAL, MACHINING, AND ASSEMBLY RULES (continued)

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4.4

A S S E M B L Y 

ASSEMBLY (continued)

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4.4.5

D R A W E R S

Of DRAWERS requires (continued)

4.4.5.10 At FILE DRAWERS:

4.4.5.10.1 FULL-EXTENSION slides to be provided.

4.4.5.10.2 Clear INSIDE HEIGHT shall be sufficient for hanging file folder tabs.

4.4.5.10.3 FILE DIRECTION to be at the option of the manufacturer.

4.4.5.10.4 Either a SYSTEM STAND or RAILS to be provided at the manufacturer’s option.

4.4.5.10.5 LEGAL-SIZED DRAWERSlegal- and letter-sized files. with hanging file suspension bars, provided for both

4.4.5.11

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LOCKS to be furnished ONLY where shown on contract documents, unless specifications denote

specific location requirements, and:

4.4.5.11.1 WITHSTAND a minimum of 50 lb (22.7 kg) pull force in the locked position.

4.4.5.11.2 STRIKES are required.

4.4.5.11.3

SECURITY or DUST PANELS are required at locked banks of drawers when

each drawer is keyed differently.

4.4.5.12 Items such as TRAYS and BINS shall be similarly constructed.

4.4.5.13 FRONTS and FALSE FRONTS:

4.4.5.13.1 Shall match the CABINET DOORS, except:

4.4.5.13.1.1 Where the drawer and false fronts are too small to allow a match.

4.4.5.13.2 SECURE ATTACHMENT to sub-front with pan/binder head, countersunk

flathead, or ovalhead screws with a minimum of two screws at each end a

maximum of 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) from the inside corners of the drawer box and a

maximum of 12” (305 mm) on center.

4.4.5.13.2.1 Fasteners used to attach drawer pulls or knobs through both the

sub-front and drawer front shall be considered a fastener.

4.4.5.13.2.2 FALSE FRONTS to be securely attached to the cabinet body.

4.4.5.14

D R A W E R B O T T O M S

DRAWER BOTTOMS, excluding integral miter folded:

4.4.5.14.1 To be a minimum of 1/4” (6.4 mm) in thickness, except:

4.4.5.14.1.1 When exceeding 30” (762 mm) in width, be a minimum of 1/2”

(12.7 mm).

4.4.5.14.2 With NO EXPOSED particleboard or medium-density fiberboard.

4.4.5.14.3 With NO softwood plywood or hardboard. MM

4.4.5.14.4 Be PLOWED into sides, fronts, or sub-fronts, and:

4.4.5.14.4.1 Be SECURELY GLUED or glue-blocked to form a rigid unit.

4.4.5.14.4.2

If 1/2” (12.7 mm) in THICKNESS, they are NOT required to be

plowed into drawer fronts or sub-fronts with the use of integral

metal drawer side/slide systems.

4.4.5.14.4.3 Shall have a minimum of 3/8” (9.5 mm) shoulder remaining on the sides, front, and back.

4.4.5.14.5 Be SECURELY ATTACHED to the drawer box back, either by plow

or by mechanical fastening (maximum of 4” [102 mm] on center) if

run through, and:

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4.4.5.14.5.1

If surface applied, mechanical fastening (maximum

of 4” [102 mm] on center) to the entire box. MM

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