minimum Performance Class. When design pressure is
determined to be greater than minimum design
pressure for selected (window) Grade, an Optional
Performance Class window must be specified. Specify
Optional Performance Class window with numerical
designation to next higher increment of 5 above
calculated design pressure.
Specify an ASTM D 4099 Grade equivalent to AAMA 101
Performance Class required.
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Windows shall be of the following types, as indicated.
2.3.1
Awning Windows
AAMA 101, Type A- [R 15] [C 20] [[_____] (Optional Performance Class)] or
ASTM D 4099, Grade [_____].
2.3.2
Casement Windows
AAMA 101, Type C- [R 15] [C 20] [HC 40] [[_____] (Optional Performance
Class)] or ASTM D 4099, Grade [_____]. Ventilators shall be [rotary crank]
[handle] operated. Provide ventilators over 1675 mm 66 inches high with
two separate locking devices or a two-point locking device operated by rods
from a single lever handle. Conceal rods where possible. [Provide
casement windows in combination with [fixed] [projected] windows specified
below.]
2.3.3
Double Hung Windows
AAMA 101, Type DH- [R 15] [C 20] [HC 40] [[_____] (Optional Performance
Class)] or ASTM D 4099, Grade [_____].
2.3.4
Horizontal Sliding Windows
AAMA 101, Type HS- [R 15] [C 20] [HC 40] [[_____] (Optional Performance
Class)] or ASTM D 4099, Grade [_____].
2.3.5
Projected Windows
AAMA 101, Type P- [R 15] [C 20] [HC 40] [[_____] (Optional Performance
Class)] or ASTM D 4099, Grade [_____]. Provide projected windows with
concealed four bar friction hinges only.
2.3.6
Fixed Windows
AAMA 101, Type F- [R 15] [C 20] [HC 40] [[_____] (Optional Performance
Class)] or ASTM D 4099, Grade [_____].
2.3.7
Dual Action (Tilt/Turn) Windows
Dual action windows shall consist of a ventilator which swings into the
room from the top for ventilation and swings in from the side for cleaning
of the outside surface. When swung from the side, the ventilator shall
swing in sufficiently to allow safe access to the outside surface.
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