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Natsios Young Architects


13 June 1997


Source: http://www.hnd.usace.army.mil/techinfo/cegssgml/08318.sec (SGML format)

See Guide Specifications for Military Construction: http://jya.com/cegs.htm

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  DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY                          CEGS-08318 (March 1989)
  U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS                    --------------------------
                                                  Superseding
                                                  CEGS-08318 (November 1986)
                                  GUIDE SPECIFICATION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION  
                          Includes note relocation Special change (August 1995)  
                                 Includes changes through Notice 3 (March 1994)  
                             Includes Text Adjustment change 1 (September 1991)  
                                    Latest Notice change indicated by  tokens  
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                               SECTION 08318

                            SECURITY-VAULT DOOR
                                   03/89


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                NOTE:  This guide specification covers the
                requirements for vault door units meeting the
                protective storage criteria for classified
                materials.  This guide specification is to be used
                in the preparation of project specifications in
                accordance with ER 1110-345-720.  
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PART 1   GENERAL

1.1   REFERENCES

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                NOTE:  Issue (date) of references included in
                project specifications need not be more current than
                provided by the latest change (Notice) to this guide
                specification.  
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  The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
  extent referenced.  The publications are referred to in the text by basic
  designation only.

            FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS (FS)  
  
  FS AA-D-00600    (Rev C) Door, Vault, Security  
  
1.2   GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  The vault door unit shall be a steel security-vault type door with frame,
  [day gate], and ramp type threshold, and shall be a standard product of a
  manufacturer specializing in this type of fabrication.

1.3   SUBMITTALS

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                NOTE:  Submittals must be limited to those necessary
                for adequate quality control.  The importance of an
                item in the project should be one of the primary
                factors in determining if a submittal for the item
                should be required.  
  
                Indicate submittal classification in the blank space
                using "GA" when the submittal requires Government
                approval or "FIO" when the submittal is for
                information only.  
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  Government approval is required for submittals with a "GA" designation;
  submittals having an "FIO" designation are for information only.  The
  following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01300 SUBMITTAL
  PROCEDURES:

  SD-01 Data

  Security Vault Door; [_____].

  Manufacturer's catalog data including catalog cuts and brochures.  The data
  shall show that the proposed vault door unit conforms with the requirements
  in FS AA-D-00600, and has been tested and approved by the General
  Services Administration (GSA).

  SD-13 Certificates

  Security Vault Door; [_____].

  Certification shall state that vault-door units that do not bear the GSA
  label are constructed to Class 5 standards.

1.4   DELIVERY AND STORAGE

  Door and frame assemblies shall be delivered to the jobsite in a protective
  covering with the brand and name clearly marked thereon.  Materials
  delivered to the jobsite shall be inspected for damage, and unloaded with a
  minimum of handling.  Storage shall be in a dry location with adequate
  ventilation, free from dust, water, and other contaminants, and which
  permits easy access for inspection and handling.  Door assemblies shall be
  stored off the floor on nonabsorptive strips or wood platforms.  Doors and
  frames shall be handled carefully to prevent damage.  Damaged items that
  cannot be restored to like-new condition shall be replaced.

PART 2   PRODUCTS

2.1   VAULT DOOR AND FRAME

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                NOTE:  Select the appropriate Type and Style
                designation for the door, and delete inapplicable
                portions.  Although FS AA-D-00600 covers both a
                Class 5 and a Class 6 door, only the Class 5 door is
                presently available.  Both the Class 5 and Class 6
                doors afford protection for 20 man-hours against
                surreptitious entry, 30 man-minutes against
                covert-entry, and 20 man-hours of radiological
                attack.  In addition, the Class 5 door affords
                protection for 10 man-minutes against forced entry.  
  
                Type:  Select the appropriate door type or types,
                and delete those not applicable.  "Right opening
                swing" means hinges to the right when viewed from
                outside the vault.  Specify the optical device only
                when requested by the Using Agency.  
  
                Style:  Specify Style K unless Style H is requested
                by the Using Agency.  
  
                The GSA labeled vault door is a single-leaf door,
                and provides a clear opening of 1015 mm (40 inches)
                wide and 1980 mm (78 inches) high.  A double-leaf
                vault door is available with a clear opening of
                2080 mm (82 inches) wide and 1980 mm (78 inches)
                high.  Both single-leaf and double-leaf vault doors
                may be obtained to satisfy special size
                requirements.  The double-leaf and special size
                units are built to Class 5 standards, but are not
                tested and labeled by GSA.  When custom size doors
                are required, verify availability with door
                manufacturers, and verify the acceptability of
                unlabeled doors with the Using Agency.  
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  Design and construction of the door and frame assembly shall conform to
  FS AA-D-00600.  The door shall be Class 5, Type [IR - right opening
  swing with optical device] [IL - left opening swing with optical device ]
  [IIR - right opening swing without optical device] [IIL - left opening
  swing without optical device], Style [H - hand change combination lock] [K
  - key change combination lock].  [The optical device shall permit
  observation from the [inside to the outside] [outside to the inside] of the
  vault.]

2.2   DAY GATE

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                NOTE:  The day gate is not covered by FS
                AA-D-00600.  Specify the day gate only when
                specifically requested by the Using Agency.  
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  The day gate shall be the manufacturer's standard product designed for use
  with the vault door furnished, and shall provide access control [and visual
  security].  The gate shall be hinged on the same side as the vault door,
  shall swing into the vault, and shall have a locking device operable from
  outside by key and from inside by knob or handle.

PART 3   EXECUTION

3.1   INSTALLATION

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                NOTE:  The door frame is a nongrout type and is
                adaptable to walls of 150, 200, 250, or 300 mm (6,
                8, 10, or 12 inch) thickness with a 13 mm (1/2-inch)
                tolerance.  Where required, the availability of
                frames to accommodate thicker walls should be
                verified with manufacturers.  Construction and wall
                opening size requirements will vary between
                manufacturers.  There is no need to detail the door
                or frame; however, the walls must be detailed as
                necessary to show reinforcing.  Wall opening sizes
                should be shown as "approximate," with the final
                size to be as determined by the vault door
                manufacturer.  
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  The vault door assembly shall be installed in strict compliance with the
  printed instructions and drawings provided by the manufacturer.  The day
  gate shall be installed in a manner that will not interfere with operation
  of the release handle on the inside of the vault door.  After installation,
  the door, the locking mechanism, and the inner escape device shall be
  adjusted for proper operation.

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