1.4
QUALITY ASSURANCE
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NOTE: This specification relies heavily on
standards developed by the Architectural Woodwork
Institute (AWI), a national not-for-profit
organization of manufacturers of architectural
woodwork, suppliers to the industry, and design
professionals to provide specifications which
accurately describe and quantify minimum standards
for architectural woodwork.
AWI architectural woodwork quality standards for
casework materials and fabrication lists three
quality categories: premium, custom, and economy
grade. The specifier must judge the level of
quality required for the specific end use
conditions. The specifier should become familiar
with the differences between custom and premium
grade quality differences before editing this
specification.
To insure suitable durability and appearance it is
recommended that either the custom or premium grade
quality be selected. Economy grade should only be
considered where severe funding limitations dictate
this lesser quality be specified. AWI Sections 400G
and 400B indicate the differences between grades
regarding acceptable materials for substrates and
components, fabrication methods, joinery,
tolerances, and other factors.
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Unless otherwise noted on the drawings, all materials, construction
methods, and fabrication shall conform to and comply with the [premium]
[custom] grade quality standards as outlined in AWI Qual Stds, Section 400G
and Section 400B for laminate clad cabinets. These standards shall apply
in lieu of omissions or specific requirements in this specification.
Contractors and their personnel engaged in the work shall be able to
demonstrate successful experience with work of comparable extent,
complexity and quality to that shown and specified. Contractor must
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of AWI Qual Stds requirements for
the quality grade indicated.
1.5
MOCK-UP
Prior to final approval of shop drawings, a full-size mock-up shall be
provided of a typical [vanity] [floor cabinet] [wall cabinet] [_____]. The
mock-up shall include all components and hardware necessary to illustrate a
completed unit and shall include a minimum of one door and one drawer
assembly. The completed mock-up shall include countertops and back
splashes where specified. The mock-up shall utilize specified finishes in
the patterns and colors [as indicated on the drawings] [as indicated in
Section 09915 COLOR SCHEDULE]. Upon disapproval, the Contractor shall
rework or remake the mock-up until approval is secured. Rejected units
shall be removed from the jobsite. Approved mock-up may remain as part of
the finished work.
SECTION 06410A
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