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.
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