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| | FIRESTOPPING ENCLOSURES |
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| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** e.z. barrier; e.z. barrier firestopping enclosure products.
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This section is based on the products of e.z. barrier, which is located at:
901 N. 3rd St. Suite 130
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Toll Free Tel: 877-728-8122
Tel: 612-436-0606
Fax: 612-436-0608
Email: request info
Web: www.ezbarrier.net
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Cubicles Plus 1nc. is a privately owned corporation in Minneapolis, MN, founded in 2000. It operates two business divisions-the Office and Facilities Management division and the Building Products division.
The Office and Facilities Management division provides a "total toolbox" of furniture and facilities management solutions for small to medium-sized companies. These products and services include:
Office furniture, delivery and installation
Space planning and design
Tenant improvement, facilities management and project management services for customers who need voice and data cabling, floor and wall coverings, build-outs, demolition work, general construction, electrical improvements, sound masking, and other building improvements.
The Building Products division designs and develops products for the building industry, with a focus on solutions to help architects, contractors and buildings meet safety and fire codes. The e.z. barrier fire box meets the specifications of 7-1 of the Uniform Building Code (UBC), Section 710 for Floor or Roof Ceilings, which states: "When materials are incorporated into an otherwise fire-resistive assembly that may change the capacity for heat dissipation, fire test results or other substantiating data shall be made available to the building official to show that the required fire-resistive time period is not reduced."
e.z. barrier fire box is designed to fit both 16 inch and 24 inch on-center applications with 4 knockouts for wiring flexibility. It attaches quickly with four drywall screws. It also can be used as a vapor barrier for other openings. e.z. barrier can be easily stored and transported due to its tapered design, which allows it to be stacked. |
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| | PART 1 | GENERAL |
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| | 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. |
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| | | A. | Recessed Light Fire Enclosures. |
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| | | B. | Recessed Bath Fan/Light Fire Enclosures. |
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| | | C. | Recessed Speaker Fire Enclosures. |
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| | 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS |
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| | | A. | Section 06112 - Framing and Sheathing. |
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| | | B. | Section 06173 - Wood Trusses. |
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| | | C. | Section 07900 - Joint Sealant. |
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| | | D. | Section 09210 - Gypsum Plaster. |
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| | | E. | Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies. |
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| | | F. | Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings. |
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| | | G. | Section 16120 - Electrical Supply and Termination. |
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| | | H. | Section 16123 - Building Wire and Cable. |
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| | 1.3 | REFERENCES |
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| | | A. | ASTM E 119 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. |
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| | | B. | ANSI A2.1 - Fire Test of Building Construction Materials. |
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| | | C. | NFPA 251 - Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials. |
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| | | D. | UL 263 - Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. |
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| | | E. | Intertek Directory of Listed Products. |
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| | 1.4 | PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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| | | A. | One hour fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies including floors, floor-ceiling assemblies, vertical wall assemblies and ceiling membranes of roof-ceiling assemblies to be constructed as described by Warnock Hersey/Omega Point Laboratories/Intertek Testing Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory, as tested and listed by Omega Point Laboratories, Inc. 2003 Product Directory, Floor/Ceilings Design Number specified for 1 hour. |
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| | | B. | Membrane fire barrier tests to maintain fire resistance rating of fire-rated assemblies shall comply with the following tests. |
| | | | 1. | ASTM E 119 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. |
| | | | 2. | UL 263 - Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. |
| | | | 3. | NFPA 251 - "Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials." |
| | | | 4. | UBC 7-1. Section 710 for Floor Ceilings or Roof Ceilings: "Fire-resistive floors, floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assemblies shall be assumed to have the fire resistance ratings set forth in Table 7-C. When materials are incorporated into an otherwise fire-resistive assembly that may change the capacity for heat dissipation, fire test results or other substantiating data shall be made available to the building official to show that the required fire-resistive time period is not reduced." |
| | | | 5. | ANSI A2.1 Fire Test of Building Construction Materials. |
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| | 1.5 | SUBMITTALS |
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| | | A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. |
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| | | B. | Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: |
| | | | 1. | Preparation instructions and recommendations. |
| | | | 2. | Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. |
| | | | 3. | Installation methods. |
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| | | C. | Shop Drawings: For each fire barrier system, show each type of construction condition penetrated, relationships to adjoining construction, and type of penetrating item. |
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| | | D. | Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements. |
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| | 1.6 | QUALITY ASSURANCE |
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| | | A. | Manufacturer Qualifications: Firm experienced in installing membrane-penetration fire barrier systems with the necessary experience, staff, and training to install manufacturer's products. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project. |
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| | | B. | Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship. |
| | | | 1. | Finish area designated by Architect. |
| | | | 2. | Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect. |
| | | | 3. | Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work. |
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| | 1.7 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING |
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| | | A. | Receive and store products in original, unopened containers or packages with intact and legible manufacturers' labels identifying product and manufacturer, date of manufacture, lot number, qualified testing and inspecting agency's classification marking applicable to project. |
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| | | B. | Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation. |
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| | 1.8 | SEQUENCING |
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| | | A. | Ensure that installation instructions and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress. |
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| | 1.9 | PROJECT CONDITIONS |
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| | | A. | Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits. |
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| | | B. | Coordinate construction of openings and penetrating items to ensure that membrane-penetration firestop systems are installed according to specified requirements. |
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| | PART 2 | PRODUCTS |
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| | 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS |
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| | | A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: e.z. barrier, which is located at: 901 N. 3rd St. Suite 130 ; Minneapolis, MN 55401; Toll Free Tel: 877-728-8122; Tel: 612-436-0606; Fax: 612-436-0608; Email: request info; Web: www.ezbarrier.net |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions. |
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| | | B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. |
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| | | C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. |
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| | 2.2 | RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE MEMBRANE FIRE BARRIER SYSTEMS |
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| | | A. | Application: Membrane-penetration fire barrier system shall be compatible with the structure and in compliance with structural systems and clearances required by the manufacturer to maintain a one hour fire rated enclosure complying with the performance requirements specified. Enclosure is suitable for interior and exterior applications. Complies with ASTM E 119 Warnock Hersey/Omega Point Laboratories/Intertek Testing Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory Design Number Design No. FC 114. |
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| | | B. | Membrane fire barrier enclosure material shall be formed, corrosion-resistant metal, nominally 24 gauge. |
| | | | 1. | Internal Dimensions: 20-1/8 inches (511 mm) long by 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 9-1/2 inches (241 mm) deep. |
| | | | 2. | Flanges: Provided with 2-1/2 inch (64 mm) mounting flanges. |
| | | | 3. | Electrical Knockouts: 4 provided. |
| | | | 4. | Firestop Seal: Affix wire with connector to knockout and fire caulk open area around connector and knockout. |
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| | | C. | Overall features: membrane fire penetration light fixture system as manufactured by e.z. barrier shall be engineered to fit within either 24 inches (610 mm) or 16 inches (406 mm) on center structural elements as described in the written installation material. |
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| | | D. | Enclosure Penetrations: Only the use of designed penetrations of the e.z. barrier membrane-penetration fire barrier system is permitted to maintain the one hour fire rated enclosure. Penetrations of the membrane fire barrier is allowed for power wiring as described on the written manufacturer's installation sheet. |
| | | | 1. | All power wiring must meet the requirements of the National Electric Code and the authority having jurisdiction. |
| | | | 2. | Penetrations of the membrane fire barrier system shall be made only at factory designated knock-out locations and in conformance with the manufacturer's written installation instructions. |
| | | | 3. | A maximum of two standard 3C-12AWC "Romex" wires shall penetrate the enclosure as per the e.z. barrier written installation instructions. |
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| | 2.3 | BATH FAN/LIGHT FIRE BARRIER SYSTEMS |
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| | | A. | Application: Membrane-penetration fire barrier system shall be compatible with the structure and in compliance with structural systems and clearances required by the manufacturer to maintain a one hour fire rated enclosure complying with the performance requirements specified. Complies with ASTM E 119 (modified), UL Fire Resistance Directory Design Number Design No. CBI/FCA 60-01. |
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| | | B. | Membrane fire barrier enclosure material shall be formed, corrosion-resistant metal, nominally 24 gauge, with an intumescent liner. and shall not be field modified. |
| | | | 1. | Internal Dimensions: 19-3/4 inches (502 mm) long by 11-3/4 inches (298 mm) wide by 9-3/8 inches (238 mm) deep. |
| | | | 2. | Flanges: Provided with 2-5/8 inch (67 mm) mounting flanges. |
| | | | 3. | Electrical Knockouts: 4 provided. |
| | | | 4. | Exhaust Duct Outlet: Suitable for 3 inch (76 mm), 4 inch (102 mm) and 6 inch (152 mm) ducts. Provided with a metal connector ring lined with intumescent material, metal duct reducer and PVC pipe. |
| | | | 5. | Firestop Seal: Affix wire with connector to knockout and fire caulk open area around connector and knockout. |
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| | | C. | Overall features: membrane fire penetration bath fan/light system as manufactured by e.z. barrier shall be engineered to fit within either 24 inches (610 mm) or 16 inches (406 mm) on center structural elements as described in the written installation material. |
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| | | D. | Enclosure Penetrations: Only the use of designed penetrations of the e.z. barrier membrane-penetration fire barrier system is permitted to maintain the one hour fire rated enclosure. Penetrations of the membrane fire barrier is allowed for power wiring as described on the written manufacturer's installation sheet. |
| | | | 1. | All power wiring must meet the requirements of the National Electric Code and the authority having jurisdiction. |
| | | | 2. | Penetrations of the membrane fire barrier system shall be made only at factory designated knock-out locations and in conformance with the manufacturer's written installation instructions. |
| | | | 3. | A maximum of two standard 3C-12AWC "Romex" wires shall penetrate the enclosure as per the e.z. barrier written installation instructions. |
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| | 2.4 | SPEAKER ENCLOSURE FIRE BARRIER SYSTEMS |
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| | | A. | Application: Membrane-penetration fire barrier system shall be compatible with the structure and in compliance with structural systems and clearances required by the manufacturer to maintain a one hour fire rated enclosure complying with the performance requirements specified. Complies with ASTM E 119 Warnock Hersey/Omega Point Laboratories/Intertek Testing Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory Design Number Design No. ____________. |
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| | | B. | Membrane fire barrier enclosure material shall be formed, corrosion-resistant metal, nominally 24 gauge, with an intumescent liner. and shall not be field modified. |
| | | | 1. | Internal Dimensions: 13-1/2 inches (343 mm) long by 13-1/2 inches (343 mm) wide by 3 inches (76 mm) deep. |
| | | | 2. | Flanges: Provided with 5 inch mounting flanges. |
| | | | 3. | Electrical Knockouts: 4 provided. |
| | | | 4. | Firestop Seal: Affix wire with connector to knockout and fire caulk open area around connector and knockout. |
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| | | C. | Overall features: membrane fire penetration speaker system as manufactured by e.z. barrier shall be engineered to fit within either 24 inches (610 mm) or 16 inches (406 mm) on center structural elements as described in the written installation material. |
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| | | D. | Enclosure Penetrations: Only the use of designed penetrations of the e.z. barrier membrane-penetration fire barrier system is permitted to maintain the one hour fire rated enclosure. Penetrations of the membrane fire barrier is allowed for speaker wiring as described on the written manufacturer's installation sheet. |
| | | | 1. | All wiring must meet the requirements of the National Electric Code and the authority having jurisdiction. |
| | | | 2. | Penetrations of the membrane fire barrier system shall be made only at factory designated knock-out locations and in conformance with the manufacturer's written installation instructions. |
| | | | 3. | A maximum of two standard 3C-12AWC "Romex" wires shall penetrate the enclosure as per the e.z. barrier written installation instructions. |
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| | PART 3 | EXECUTION |
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| | 3.1 | EXAMINATION |
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| | | A. | Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared. |
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| | | B. | Verify that substrates and conditions are in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and with requirements for opening configurations. |
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| | | C. | If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. |
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| | 3.2 | PREPARATION |
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| | | A. | Remove penetrating items and foreign materials that could interfere with the proper installation of the membrane fire barrier systems from surfaces of opening substrates. |
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| | | B. | Clean opening substrates and penetrating items to produce clean, sound surfaces capable of allowing installation in compliance with the manufacturers written installation instructions. |
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| | | C. | Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions. |
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| | 3.3 | INSTALLATION |
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| | | A. | Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
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| | | B. | Mounting of membrane fire barrier enclosure shall be in full compliance with manufacturer's published mounting recommendations and include four drywall screws a minimum of 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) in length fully bored into the structural elements at predrilled locations in the flanges of the membrane fire barrier. Required drywall mounting channels shall be mounted after the membrane fire barrier is installed as per Warnock Hersey/Omega Point Laboratories/Intertek Testing Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory Design Number specified. |
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| | | C. | There shall be a maximum of two membrane fire barrier enclosures located within any 36 square foot (3 sm) area of the ceiling. |
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| | | D. | Minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) on center spacing within any single truss cavity. |
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| | | E. | Minimum of 34 inches (864 mm) center-to-center fixture spacing for adjacent truss cavities. |
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| | | F. | Firestop seal shall be applied to fill voids or cavities around the power supply wire where it exits the recessed e.z. barrier membrane-penetration fire barrier system as specified in the manufacturer's written instructions. |
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| | 3.4 | FIELD QUALITY CONTROL |
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| | | A. | Installer shall inspect each membrane fire barrier installation for conformance with manufacturer's written installation instructions. Proceed with enclosing membrane-penetration fire barrier systems with other construction only after complete inspection for compliance with manufacturer's written installation procedures has been confirmed. |
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| | 3.5 | CLEANING AND PROTECTING |
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| | | A. | Clean off excess fill materials adjacent to openings as work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials that are approved in writing by e.z. barrier membrane-penetration fire barrier system and that do not damage materials in which openings occur. |
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| | | B. | Provide final protection and maintain conditions during and after installation that ensure that membrane-penetration fire barrier systems are without damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated membrane-penetration fire barrier system immediately and install new materials to produce systems complying with specified requirements. |
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| | 3.6 | PROTECTION |
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| | | A. | Protect installed products until completion of project. |
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| | | B. | Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion. |
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| | 3.7 | SCHEDULES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain Paragraph below if required to suit project requirements. Identify products by name on the Drawings or use this paragraph to define the location of each type of material to be used. The following are some examples of schedule references. Edit as required to suit project or delete and identify products on the Drawings. |
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