h.
Impact resistance; no failure for ball drop when tested in
accordance with NEMA LD 3.
2.2.3
Solid Polyester Resin Cultured Marble Countertops
Countertop and backsplash shall be constructed [with integral [sink] [and]
[lavatory]] [of sheet material for sink/lavatory cutout]; as shown.
Material shall be [12.7] [19] [_____] mm [1/2] [3/4] [_____] inch
thickness, cast, and filled nonporous solid surfacing composed of polyester
resin crushed marble, glass frit, mineral fillers and pigments. Material
shall comply with ANSI Z124.3 and the following performance requirement.
Flammability shall comply with Class I, flame spread of 25 maximum and a
smoke developed of 100 maximum when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
2.3
Sink/Lavatory Rims
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NOTE: Omit this paragraph if not required by the
project.
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Sink/lavatory rims shall be of the [corrosion resistant steel clamping
type, sized to the sink] [type as shown], and a standard product of a
manufacturer regularly producing this type of equipment.
2.4
FINISH
2.4.1
Cabinet Finish
Cabinets shall be provided with a factory-applied durable finish in
accordance with KCMA A161.1 requirements and of a type standard with the
manufacturer. Natural finish wood doors, drawer fronts, cabinet fronts,
and exposed cabinet sides shall be fabricated of wood which will be free of
extreme color variations within each panel or between adjacent panels.
Exposed exterior surfaces shall be [hardwood or grade A-A hardwood veneer
with natural stain and sprayed on factory applied finish.] [melamine
plastic finish.] [paint-finished wood doors, drawer fronts, cabinet fronts,
and exposed cabinet sides fabricated of hardwood or grade C hardwood
veneer.] [0.051 mm 2 mil vinyl wrap.]
2.4.2
Melamine Laminated Interior Cabinet Finish
Plywood, particle board or tempered hardboard cabinet backs shall be
finished with a melamine laminate on the exposed side. Particle board
shelves shall be covered on both sides with a laminated melamine finish.
Melamine laminate shall conform to the requirements of NEMA LD 3 and
laminate adhesive shall be contact type applied to both surfaces.
2.4.3
Backer Sheets
Backer Sheets of high pressure plastic laminate, shall conform to NEMA LD 3,
Grade BK20 and shall be applied to the underside of all core material.
2.5
HARDWARE
Hardware shall conform to BHMA A156.9, shall be suitable for kitchen
cabinet use, and shall include all miscellaneous hardware for a complete
installation. Door hinges shall be self-closing type. Drawer runners
shall have nylon rollers standard with the manufacturer. Hardware and
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