SD-07 Certificates
Fragment Retention Film
On applications where the film will contact the glazing beads or
gaskets, a certificate from the Contractor stating that the
glazing compounds and gaskets are compatible with the fragment
retention film and adhesive.
1.3
QUALIFICATIONS
The personnel applying the fragment retention film shall be trained by the
film manufacturer or manufacturer's representative.
1.4
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Fragment retention film shall be delivered, stored, and handled in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Glass, including glass
in windows or doors, that has the film factory applied shall be stored in a
dry location free of dust, water, and other contaminants. Glass with
factory applied film shall be delivered, stored, and handled so that the
film is not damaged, scratched, or abraded and shall be stored in a manner
which permits easy access for inspection and handling. Each roll of film
must have a tamperproof label containing full details of the roll, the
batch number, and sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer
to ensure that the correct film is supplied.
1.5
WARRANTY
A 5 year warranty shall be furnished for fragment retention film material.
The warranty shall provide for replacement of film if cracking, crazing,
peeling, or inadequate adhesion occurs.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
STANDARD PRODUCTS
Fragment retention film shall be the standard product of a manufacturer
regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products and shall essentially
duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years
prior to bid opening.
2.2
FRAGMENT RETENTION FILM
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NOTE: Indicate windows and doors requiring film on
the window and door schedules or window and door
elevations of the drawings.
This specification should be used when glass may be
subjected to the effects of explosives or
projectiles and when protection of personnel from
the resulting glass spalling is required. The film
is most effective when installed on the interior
surface of the glass. Under low blast pressures or
projectile loads, the film may not prevent the glass
from breaking but it holds the glass fragments
together and reduces the destructive capability of
flying glass fragments. Note that testing has shown
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