Faa C 2255
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FAA-C-2255
JOY 7, 1966
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope.- This specification covers the requirements for the construction
of a masonry remote transmitter/receiver facility building to include the
installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, as required.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 FAA documents.- The following FAA specifications, standard, and draw-
ings, of the issues specified in the invitation for bids or request for
proposals, form a part of this specification and are applicable to the ex-
tent specified herein.
i 2.1.1 FAA specifications
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FAA-C-1217 Electrical Work, Interior
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FAA-1391 Installation and Splicing of Underground Cable
FAA-C-2153 Installation of Sanitary System - Gas Incinerator
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3. REQUIRF&'lENTS
1.2 Structural
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3.2.1.1 Clearing and grubbing.- The contractor shall clear the site and re-
move all organic material therefrom.
3.2.1.3 Fills.- The excavated areas around the foundation walls and under
all slabs (interior and exterior) shall be backfilled to the required ele-
vation with excavated material, placed in six (6) inch layers and compacted
to a uniform density equal to or exceeding the density of the undisturbed
sub-grade material. Finish grade shall slope away from the building to pro-
vide drainage. Fill under floating floor slabs shall consist of not less
than 50 percent granular material ranging in size from l/4 inch to l-1/2
inches and not more than 50 percent sand. This fill shall be placed and com-
pacted in the same manner as backfill.
3.2.2 Building construction
3.2.2.4 Anchor bolts.- Anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM A-307 grade A
and shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-123, A-153, or A-385.
3.2.2.5 Conduit.- Conduit shall be accurately placed and supported to main-
tain correct position during the placing of concrete, and checked to assure
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that vertical extensions above the slab will be vertical. Threads shall be
protected and open ends plugged to prevent entry of foreign material.
3.2.2.6 Floor finish.- The equipment room floor, steps, and utility slabs
shall be poured monolithically and be given a wood trowel finish. The
engine-generator room floor shall receive a steel trowel finish. There shall
be no place where the space between the floor and a ten foot straight edge
placed on it is greater than l/4 inch. In the event a satisfactory surface
is not obtained during the finishing, the contractor will be required to rub
or grind the surface with appropriate equipment until a satisfactory surface
is obtained. The floor in the engine generator room shall be treated with a
transparent, quick drying, concrete sealing and floor hardener equal to
"Clear Seal", manufactured by the A. C. Horn Company Division of the Sun
Chemical Corporation. The floor hardener shall be applied in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendation. The floor of the equipment room shall be
covered with a first quality dark green marbled-pattern vinyl-asbestos floor
tile l/S inch thick. Black vinyl-asbestos moulded top-set cove base, 4 inches
high, l/8 inch thick, shall be placed at all walls in the equipment room.
3.2.2.7 Concrete masonry units.- Concrete masonry units shall be used in the
locations and in conformity with the lines, dimensions, and details shown on
the applicable drawings. The masonry work shall include building in anchors,
furnishing and installing steel reinforcement for masonry, wall flashings,
bond beams, lintels and necessary reinforcement. Completed exterior walls
shall be watertight. Units that are exposed or painted in the completed
building shall have a smooth texture. The hollow load bearing units shall
conform to Grade A of ASTM C-90 with minimum compression strength of 800 psi.
The solid load bearing units shall conform to Grade A of ASTM C-145 with
minimum compression strength of 1600 psi. The concrete building brick shall
conform to Grade A of ASTM C-55 with minimum compression strength of 2000
psi. The mortar for masonry units shall conform to mortar Type M of ASTM
C-270 with a minimum compression strength of 2500 psi. The mortar for rein-
forcing masonry construction shall conform to mortar Type PM of ASTM C-476
with a minimum compression strength of 2500 psi in 28 days. The grout for
reinforced masonry construction shall conform to the coarse grout type of
ASTM C-476.
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3.2.2.10 Hardware
3.2.2.10.1 Exterior door hinges.- Hinges shall be 4-l/2 inches ball tip, non-
rising pin, bronze, brass or aluminum full mortise butts. Three hinges shall
be provided for each door.
3.2.2.10.2 Exterior lock set.- Each set shall consist of wrought bronze
entrance door handles with thumbpiece, designed to take a cylinder entrance
door lock set with protected front; lock shall take standard FAA cylinder.
X.4.2 Vibration pads.- The engine-generator set shall be mounted on not less
than 6 vibration pads. The pads shall be neoprene,, 4-l/2 inches by 6 inches,
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not less t&an 5/16 inch or more than l-l/8 inches thick, grooved l/8 inch
deep longitudinally. The grooves on.the top surface of the pad shall be at
right angles to the grooves on the bottom surface of the pad.
3.4.4 Exhaust pipe and muffler.- Engine exhaust pipe and fittings shall be
standard weight black steel. The pipe shall be threaded to accommodate
threaded flange couplings. The exhaust pipe fittings and muffler shall be
painted with a heat resistant paint conforming to Federal Specification
TT-P-28.
4.3 Electrical tests.- The interior electrical work shall be inspected and
tested in accordance with Specification FAA-C-1217.
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6. NOTES
6.1 Note on information items.- The contents of the subparagraph below are
only for the information of the Contracting Officer. They are not contract
requirements, nor binding on either the Government or the contractor, except
to the extent that they may be specified elsewhere in the contract as such.
Any reliance placed by the contractor on the information in this subparagraph
is wholly at the contractor's own risk.
6.1.1 Ordering data.- Invitation for bids and contracts should specify
the following:
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67-3156
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This sheet is provided for obtaining information on the use of this specification by either Contractor or
Government personnel. Recommendations should be based on actual or potential savings and advantages to the
Government or users. Return of this form will be appreciated. Fold on lines on reverse side, staple closed, and
mail.
4. R__-
E M A R K S . “Attach to this form any additional pertinent data which may be of use in improving this
specification. Form with attachments should be mailed together in an envelope addressed as shown on reverse
side”.
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