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PART 1 - GENERAL
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this
Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.

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REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified
by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be
applicable to this Project.
C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and
standards.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

[IF BELOW IS DELETED, COORDINATE SIZES OF EXTINGUISHERS AND CABINETS.]

[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE AND IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING.]

A. Single Source Responsibility: Obtain extinguishers and cabinets from one source from a
single manufacturer.
B. NFPA Compliance: Fabricate and label fire extinguishers to comply with NFPA 10,
"Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers."
C. Fire Extinguishers: Listed and labeled for type, rating, and classification by an independent
testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
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SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:

1.
2.

Product data for each type of product specified.

For fire extinguisher cabinets include rough-in dimensions, details showing mounting
methods, relationships of box and trim to surrounding construction, door hardware, cabinet type and
materials, trim style, door construction, panel style, and materials.
B. Samples:

1.

Samples for initial selection purposes in form of manufacturer's color charts showing full
range of colors available for those units with factory-applied color finishes.
[DELETE ABOVE IF COLORS PRESELECTED AND SPECIFIED OR SCHEDULED. RETAIN BELOW WITH OR

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WITHOUT ABOVE.]

2.

Samples for verification purposes of each type of metal finish required, prepared on
metal samples of same thickness and alloy indicated for final unit of Work.
a.

Where finishes involve normal color and texture variations, include sample sets
showing full range of variations expected.

C. Record Documents:
1.

Provide record approved product data and samples.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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GENERAL
A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and
local requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

[IF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE NOT IN THE CONTRACT, DELETE THIS ARTICLE AND REVISE THE SECTION
TITLE AND NUMBER.]

A. Provide fire extinguishers for each extinguisher cabinet and other locations indicated, in
colors and finishes selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard, that comply with
authorities having jurisdiction.
[THE LETTER INDICATES THE CLASS OF FIRE ON WHICH AN EXTINGUISHER HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE
EFFECTIVE. IT IS PRECEDED BY A RATING NUMERAL (CLASS A AND B ONLY) INDICATING THE RELATIVE
EXTINGUISHING EFFECTIVENESS. EXTINGUISHERS FOR CLASS C AND D FIRES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO
HAVE A NUMERAL PRECEDE THE CLASSIFICATION LETTER.]

B. Provide fire extinguisher types as follows using fire extinguisher schedule on Drawings:
[USE OF THE TYPE EXTINGUISHER BELOW REQUIRES SPECIAL APPROVAL BY M. D. ANDERSON
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.]

1.

Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical Type: UL Rated 2A-10BC, 5 lb. nominal capacity, in

enameled steel container, for Class A, B, and C fires
a.

Amerex Model B500/B500T

b.

Ansul Sentry Model A05

c.

Badger Model B5M-1/B5M1-B

[USE OF THE TYPE EXTINGUISHER BELOW REQUIRES SPECIAL APPROVAL BY M. D. ANDERSON

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.]

2.

Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical Type: UL Rated 4A-60BC, 10 lb. nominal capacity, in

enameled steel container, for Class A, B, and C fires
a.

Amerex Model B402/B402T

b.

Ansul Sentry Model A10T

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Badger Model B10M/B10M-1

[SELECT EXTINGUISHER TYPES REQUIRED FROM ABOVE AND BELOW AND DELETE THE REST. VERIFY
LOCATIONS ARE SHOWN ON DRAWINGS IF MORE THAN ONE TYPE.]

3.

4.

Stored-Pressurized Water Type: UL rated 2A, 2-1/2 gallons nominal capacity, in a

stainless steel container for Class A fires.
a.

Amerex Model 240

b.

Ansul Model W02-1

c.

Badger Model WP-61

Stored-Pressure Wet Chemical Type: UL-rated 2AK, 6-liters nominal capacity, in

stainless steel container with pressure-indicating gauge.
a.

Amerex Model B260

b.

Ansul Model K01-2

c.

Badger Model WC100

[DELETE BELOW IF NO CARBON DIOXIDE UNITS.]

5.

6.

7.

Carbon Dioxide Type: UL rated 5 BC, 5 lb nominal capacity, in manufacturer's standard

enameled metal container.
a.

Amerex Model 322

b.

Ansul Model CD05-1

c.

Badger Model B5V

Carbon Dioxide Type:

standard enameled metal container.

UL rated 10 BC, 10 lb nominal capacity, in manufacturer's

a.

Amerex Model 330

b.

Ansul Model CD10-1

c.

Badger Model B10V

Carbon Dioxide Type:

standard enameled metal container

UL rated 15BC, 15 lb nominal capacity, in manufacturer's

a.

Amerex Model 331

b.

Ansul Model CD15-1

c.

Badger Model B15V

[DELETE BELOW IF NO HALON UNITS.]

8.

Halotron Type: UL rated 5 BC, 5 lb nominal capacity, in enameled steel container with
pressure indicating gauge.

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a.

Amerex Model B386T

b.

Ansul Model FE05

c.

Badger Model 5 HB

Halotron Type: UL rated 2A:10 BC, 15 1/2 lb nominal capacity, in enameled steel
container with pressure indicating gauge.
a.

Amerex Model 398

b.

Ansul Model FE13

c.

Badger Model 5 HB

C. Extinguisher Drawing Schedule: Provide the following fire extinguishers, brackets, and
cabinets at locations indicated:
[EDIT TYPES LISTED BELOW, AND ADD OTHER TYPES AND SIZES AS REQUIRED. COORDINATE SIZES
WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS.]
[TYPE FE-1 BELOW IS THE TYPE/ARRANGEMENT PREFERRED BY MDACC FOR USE IN CABINETS]

1.

Type FE-1: Cabinet mounted 5BC Carbon Dioxide installed side by side with a 2A
Stored-Pressurized water extinguisher

2.

Type FE-2: Bracket mounted 2A-10BC dry chemical.

3.

Type FE-3: In- cabinet 2A-10BC dry chemical.

4.

Type FE-4: Bracket mounted 2A Stored-Pressurized water extinguisher.

5.

Type FE-5: In-cabinet 2A Stored-Pressurized water extinguisher.

6.

Type FE-6: Bracket mounted 2AK 6-lites Stored-Pressurized Wet Chemical extinguisher.

7.

Type FE-7: Bracket mounted 5-BC Carbon Dioxide extinguisher.

8.

Type FE-8: In-cabinet 5-BC Carbon Dioxide extinguisher.

9.

Type FE-9: Bracket mounted 10-BC Carbon Dioxide extinguisher.

10.

Type FE-10: In-cabinet 10-BC Carbon Dioxide extinguisher.

11.

Type FE-11: Bracket mounted 15-BC Carbon Dioxide extinguisher.

12.

Type FE-12: In-cabinet 15-BC Carbon Dioxide extinguisher.

13.

Type FE-13: Bracket mounted 5-BC Halotron extinguisher.

14.

Type FE-14: In-cabinet 5-BC Halotron extinguisher.

15.

Type FE-15: Bracket mounted 2A-10BC Halotron extinguisher.

16.

Type FE-16: In-cabinet 2A-10BC Halotron extinguisher.

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MOUNTING BRACKETS

[DELETE THIS ARTICLE IF NOT REQUIRED OR IF BRACKETS ARE SUPPLIED WITH CABINET.]

A. Brackets: Designed to prevent accidentally dislodging extinguisher, of sizes required for type
and capacity of extinguisher indicated.
1.

Provide manufacturers standard metal brackets for extinguishers not located in

cabinets.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

[COORDINATE EXTINGUISHER SIZE AND CABINET CAPACITY.]

A. Provide fire extinguisher cabinets where indicated and from the same manufacturer as the
extinguishers. Provide sizes required for housing specified fire extinguishers, and as follows:
B. Construction: Manufacturer's standard enameled steel box, with trim, frame, door, and
hardware to suit cabinet type, trim style, and door style indicated. Weld joints and grind
smooth. Miter and weld perimeter door frames.
C. Fire Rated Cabinets: UL listed with UL Listing Mark with rating of wall where it is installed.
D. Cabinet Type: Suitable for mounting conditions indicated of the following types:
[DELETE CABINET TYPES BELOW NOT REQUIRED. COORDINATE WITH TRIM AND DOOR STYLES
SELECTED.]

1.

Recessed: Cabinet box (tub) fully recessed in walls of sufficient depth to suit style of
trim indicated.
a.

Larsens Architectural Series 2720-R and FS 2720-R

b.

J.L. Industries 4015 and 4015 FX

[USE OF SURFACE MOUNTED AND SEMI-RECESSED CABINETS, IN LIEU OF RECESSED MODELS, MUST
BE APPROVED BY MDACC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY]

2.

3.

Surface Mounted: Cabinet box (tub) fully exposed and mounted directly on wall.
a.

Larsens Architectural Series 2720-SM and FS 2720-SM

b.

J.L. Industries 4013 and 4013 FX

Semi-recessed: Cabinet box (tub) partially recessed in walls of shallow depth.

a.

Larsens Architectural Series 2720-RL (2- Trim Style) and FS 2720-RL

b.

Larsens Architectural Series 2720-RM (4- Trim Style) and FS 2720-RM

c.

J.L. Industries 4017 and 4017FX

[DELETE BELOW IF CABINETS ARE SURFACE MOUNTED.]

E. Trim Style: Fabricate trim in one piece with corners mitered, welded, and ground smooth.

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Trimless with hidden flange of same metal and finish as box (tub) that overlaps
surrounding wall finish and is concealed from view by an overlapping door.
[ABOVE IS STANDARD DEFAULT. IF OTHER DESIGN IS SELECTED, REVISE MODEL/SERIES NAMES IN
PARAGRAPH ABOVE.]

2.

Exposed Trim: One piece combination trim and perimeter door frame overlapping
surrounding wall surface with exposed trim face and wall return at outer edge (backbend).
[MODIFY BELOW IF REQUIRED.]

a.

Square edge trim with 1/4 to 5/16 inch backbend depth.

[SELECT DEPTHS AS REQUIRED.]

b.

Rolled edge trim with 1-1/4 inch backbend depth.

c.

Rolled edge trim with 2-1/2 inch backbend depth.

d.

Rolled edge trim with 4-1/2 inch backbend depth.

[RETAIN ONE ITEM FROM TWO CHOICES BELOW.]

e.

Trim Metal: Of same metal and finish as door.

f.

Trim Metal: Enameled steel.

F. Door Material and Construction: Manufacturer's standard door construction, of material

indicated, coordinated with cabinet types and trim styles selected.
1.

Cold-Rolled Steel: Solid, white baked acrylic enamel, which can be used either as a
finish or prime coat. Door shall include lettering.
G. Identify fire extinguisher in cabinet with FIRE EXTINGUISHER lettering applied to door
vertically. Provide lettering to comply with authorities having jurisdiction for letter style, red
in color, size, spacing, and location.
H. Identify bracket mounted extinguishers with FIRE EXTINGUISHER in red letter decals
applied to wall surface. Use letter size, style, and location as selected by Architect.
I. Door Style: Manufacturer's standard design.

1.

Solid Panel: Full flush opaque panel of material indicated.

J.

1.

Door Hardware:

Provide manufacturer's standard door operating hardware of proper type for cabinet
type, trim style, and door material and style indicated.
Provide concealed or continuous type hinge
permitting door to open 180 deg.

2.

Special Requirement: Provide recessed concealed handle with cam action latch.
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FINISHES FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS, GENERAL

A. Comply with NAAMM "Metal Finishes Manual" for recommendations relative to applying and
designating finishes.

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B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying strippable,

temporary protective covering prior to shipping.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
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INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local requirements,
referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
B. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers published recommendations.
C. Install in locations and at mounting heights indicated or, if not indicated, at heights to comply
with applicable regulations of governing authorities.

[DELETE BELOW IF NO RECESSED OR SEMIRECESSED CABINETS.]

1.
2.

Prepare recesses in walls for fire extinguisher cabinets as required by type and size of
cabinet and style of trim and to comply with manufacturer's instructions.
Fasten mounting brackets and fire extinguisher cabinets to structure, square and plumb.
[DELETE BELOW IF NO FIRE RATED CABINETS.]

D. Where fire rated walls are to receive recessed or semi-recessed cabinets, coordinate for
proper installation of fire rated cabinets.

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