Exceptions

Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Guide PG-18-14

Office of Facilities Management

December 2004

b. Exceptions: Hardware sets for the following conditions and door openings

must be properly selected by a Hardware Consultant from the appropriate

hardware sets listed in specification Section 08710, "Builders Hardware" or

new non-proprietary sets must be developed to suit the project conditions

and door openings.

(1) Communicating Doors: Generally, for doors in partitions that separate

offices, specify hardware set HW 7 where no security is necessary, or a

set with a lock if security is needed.

(2) Doors in Fire Partitions: Generally, the hardware sets listed under the

column heading "HARDWARE - H.W. NO." are for non-fire resistance rated

partitions. Where fire resistance rated partitions occur, substitute a

hardware set which corresponds to the set listed in this handbook for

the space, but is self-closing and self-latching.

In cases where it is important for a fire door to remain open under

normal conditions, select a hardware set that has a combination

closer-holder instead of a closer only. Closer-holders must be connected

to the fire alarm system.

(3) Lead Lined Doors: Coordinate the hardware sets with the lead lined door

and frame details shown on the Standard Detail drawings and the project

drawings. Refer to Standard Details PG-18-4, Architectural.

(4) Chapel Doors: For corridor entrance doors to NAVE, make up a special

chapel hardware set which reflects a nondenominational theme.

(5) Existing Doors or Frames to Remain in Place: Select and coordinate the

hardware requirements for these conditions to insure that

suitable/compatible hardware is provided for the intended use of the

space.

(6) Corridor Doors: Cross corridor doors to Dementia Units and other

Nursing Units may require magnetic locks to control the free movement of

patients. Such locks must meet the requirements of NFPA-101 as well as

allow staff movement in and out of the Nursing Unit. The hardware

consultant may use hardware set HW 111 or select other non-proprietary

hardware to accomplish the desired results.