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SAMPLE Climbing Walls Specifications 02/25/2016

SECTION 13 12 00 – CLIMBING WALLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:1. Climbing wall system, self-supported with lateral bracing to building structure as reviewed

and approved by Building’s Structural Engineer-of-Record, constructed of high-performance wall climbing surfaces.

2. Impact mat flooring installed at base of climbing and bouldering walls.

B. Related Sections:1. Section 05 12 00 “Structural Steel Framing” for structural steel framing, to be coordinated

with climbing wall structural framing.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Standards: Equipment furnished under this section shall comply in all respects with the requirements of the following standards:1. Climbing Wall Association (CWA): Comply with the following:

a. Standards for Artificial Climbing Walls.b. General Specification for Design and Engineering of Artificial Climbing Structures.c. Specification for the Structural Inspection of Artificial Climbing Structures.

2. EN 12572-2 Standard “Artificial Climbing Structures: Protection Points, Stability Requirements, and Test Methods.”

3. Building Code: Comply with all applicable local and state codes and regulations, including currently adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC).

4. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): Comply with current edition of the Steel Construction Manual, “Allowable Stress Design.”

5. International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA): Comply with applicable UIAA standards for climbing equipment used with climbing wall system.

1.4 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

A. Proposal Submittal, General: Provide Proposal Submittals with each Bid. Proposal Submittals are solely for the purpose of confirming that each submitted proposal is compliant with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Proposal Submittals will not be used, in part or in whole, as a basis of evaluation to determine the successful Bidder. Provide the following:1. Product Data: Provide standard product data, standard details, material descriptions,

and finishes for each product proposed in Bidder’s design proposal.2. Conceptual Design Documents: Provide conceptual drawings, including:

a. 3-dimensional images.3. Qualifying bidders may be interviewed prior to final selection.

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1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes.

B. Shop Drawings: 1. For climbing wall systems. Include the following:

a. Plans.b. Elevations.c. Sections.d. Details, including fastening and anchoring methods.e. Primary and secondary structural systems, including attachment to building’s

primary structure as applicable, for climbing wall systems.2. For impact flooring. Include the following:

a. Layout, widths, and dimensions.b. Locations of varying foam depths based on concrete slab depressions.c. Locations of floor inserts for climbing wall equipment installed through flooring.d. Seam locations for impact flooring.

C. Building Information Model: Provide 3-dimensional model of climbing wall system fabrications in “REVIT” or “SKETCHUP”, unless other software is approved by the Architect.

D. Samples for Initial Selection: Provide samples of manufacturer’s standard colors and textures for the following:1. Climbing wall system.

E. Samples for Verification: For exposed finishes of the following:1. Climbing Wall Systems: Approximately 12-inch-square Sample, full depth of each type of

wall surface and substrate, with an installed handhold. Indicate a typical surface profile, as well as color and texture chosen from initial selection Samples.

2. Impact Flooring: For each type, color, and pattern of impact flooring indicated, 6-inch-square Samples of same thickness and material indicated for the Work. Sample shall be full thickness cross-section of flooring, including foam, backing, and edge construction

F. Delegated-Design Submittal: For climbing wall systems, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Elevations, sections, and details, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:1. Structural steel framing.2. Slab-on-grade conditions, including structural foundations.3. Elevated structural slab conditions.4. Roof structure, as applicable.5. Adjacent wall construction, including doors and other openings, finishes, and wall-

mounted products.6. Underground and overhead utilities, including underground overhead drain lines,

electrical conduit, ductwork, air outlets and inlets, lighting, and fire suppression lines and heads.

7. Electrical outlets, switches, thermostats, alarms, and access panels.

B. Qualification Data: For professional engineer, manufacturer, and installer.



C. Welding certificates.

D. Warranty: Sample of special warranty.

1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: For the following to include in the operation and maintenance manuals.1. Climbing wall systems.2. Impact flooring.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A qualified manufacturer demonstrating not less than 10 years’ experience in the design and fabrication of climbing wall systems comparable in scope and complexity to those in this Project.1. Provide not less than 3 examples of climbing wall installations similar in scope and

complexity to this Work, completed within the last 5 years. Provide location, client contact information, wall system type, size, and cost for each project.

B. Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who employs workers for this Project who are competent in techniques required by manufacturer for installation of climbing wall systems. Installer must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the installation of climbing wall systems1. Engage an installer who employs workers for this Project who are trained or certified by

the climbing wall system manufacturer for installation techniques required.

C. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those required for complete structural design of climbing wall systems, either supported from building structure designed for that purpose or self-supported, that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain all climbing wall systems and artificial rock fabrications from a single manufacturer and a single source.

E. All structural steel and structural steel work shall conform to the specifications for design, fabrication and erection of structural steel for buildings for the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Code of Standard Practice, and to the requirements of the building codes applicable to this Work.

F. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following:1. AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."2. AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum."

G. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site or via web-conference.

1.9 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of anchorages for climbing wall systems. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to Project site in time for installation.



1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store fabrications and installation materials in spaces and under conditions required by manufacturer. Fabrications for interior installation shall be stored in dry spaces protected from the weather, with ambient temperatures maintained within range recommended by the manufacturer, but not less than 40 deg F and not more than 85 deg F.

B. All fabrications are to be unloaded, handled, stored, and protected by climbing wall installer.

C. Impact Flooring: Deliver materials in original packages and containers, with seals unbroken, bearing manufacturer's labels indicating brand name and directions for storing.1. Store materials to prevent deterioration. Store flooring on flat surfaces or as

recommended by manufacturer.

1.11 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Building area where climbing wall systems are to be installed shall be enclosed and permanent HVAC system shall be operating, maintaining ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 40 deg F and not more than 85 deg F.

B. Impact Flooring: Maintain temperatures during installation within range recommended in writing by manufacturer, but not less than 60 deg F or more than 85 deg F, in spaces to receive impact flooring 48 hours before installation, during installation, and 48 hours after installation unless longer period is recommended in writing by manufacturer.1. Install flooring after other finishing operations, including resilient athletic flooring and

painting, have been completed.2. Close spaces to traffic during flooring installation.3. Close spaces to traffic for 48 hours after flooring installation unless manufacturer

recommends longer period in writing.

C. After installation and until Substantial Completion, maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer.

1.12 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of artificial climbing walls that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.1. Warranty Period: One year from date of Substantial Completion.

B. Special Finish Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace to repair or replace components of artificial climbing walls that fail in the finish of materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.1. Failure includes delamination, excessive surface cracking, or excessive wear of climbing

wall surface finish.2. Warranty Period: 5 years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Substrate: Hardwood (birch) plywood, OSB, or comparable material; DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2; minimum 3/4 inch thickness.



B. Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM A 36.

C. Steel Structural Tubing: ASTM A 500, Grade B.

D. Steel Structural Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type S, Grade A, Standard Weight (Schedule 40).

E. Steel Mechanical Tubing: ASTM A 513, welded steel mechanical tubing.

F. Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653, commercial quality, G90 coating designation; mill phosphatized.

2.2 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: Select according to AWS specifications for metal alloy welded.

2.3 FASTENERS

A. General: Unless otherwise indicated, provide Type 304 stainless-steel fasteners for exterior use and zinc-plated fasteners with coating complying with ASTM B 633 or ASTM F 1941, Class Fe/Zn 5, at exterior walls. Select fasteners for type, grade, and class required.

B. Steel Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head bolts, ASTM A 307, Grade A; with hex nuts, ASTM A 563; and, where indicated, flat washers.

C. Steel Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head bolts, ASTM A 325, Type 3; with hex nuts, ASTM A 563, Grade C3; and, where indicated, flat washers.

D. Stainless-Steel Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head annealed stainless-steel bolts, ASTM F 593; with hex nuts, ASTM F 594; and, where indicated, flat washers; Alloy Group 1.

E. Anchor Bolts: ASTM F 1554, Grade 36, of dimensions indicated; with nuts, ASTM A 563; and, where indicated, flat washers.1. Hot-dip galvanize or provide mechanically deposited, zinc coating where item being

fastened is indicated to be galvanized.

F. Anchors, General: Anchors capable of sustaining, without failure, a load equal to six times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry and four times the load imposed when installed in concrete, as determined by testing according to ASTM E 488, conducted by a qualified independent testing agency.

G. Cast-in-Place Anchors in Concrete: Either threaded type or wedge type unless otherwise indicated; galvanized ferrous castings, either ASTM A 47 malleable iron or ASTM A 27 cast steel. Provide bolts, washers, and shims as needed, all hot-dip galvanized per ASTM F 2329.

H. Post-Installed Anchors: Torque-controlled expansion anchors or chemical anchors.1. Material for Interior Locations: Carbon-steel components zinc plated to comply with

ASTM B 633 or ASTM F 1941, Class Fe/Zn 5, unless otherwise indicated.2. Material Where Stainless Steel Is Indicated: Alloy Group 1 stainless-steel bolts,

ASTM F 593 (ASTM F 738M), and nuts, ASTM F 594.



2.4 CLIMBING WALL SYSTEMS

A. Basis of Design: Climbing Tower: High Performance™ Climbing Wall System by Eldorado Wall Company, Boulder, CO, (303) 447-0512, eldowalls.com. & RealRock™ Climbing Wall System by Eldorado Wall Company, Boulder, CO, (303) 447-0512, eldowalls.com.

B. Bouldering Wall - High Performance™ Climbing Wall System by Eldorado Wall Company, Boulder, CO, (303) 447-05121. Any substitutions or alternate products should be of equal value as the basis of design

and submit product data for approval by owner and architect prior to bidding: a. Providing standard product data, construction details, material descriptions, and

finishes for each product proposed in Bidder’s design proposal.b. Conceptual Design Documents: Provide conceptual drawings, including:

1) Option for 70% High Performance™ & 30% RealRock™ Climbing Towera) Plans.b) Elevations/building sections.c) 3-dimensional images.

2) Option that connects Climbing Tower to Bouldering Wall.a) Plans.b) Elevations/building sections.c) 3-dimensional images.

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C. Structural Performance: Engineer climbing wall systems to meet CWA standards. Climbing wall systems shall withstand the effects of gravity loads and live (climbing) loads applied to the climbing wall system and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated according to ASCE/SEI 7:1. Dead Loads: Material loads as determined by manufacturer.2. Live Loads: As defined by CWA standards, EN 12572, and complying with ASTM F 1159

requirements.3. Seismic Loads: Comply with requirements indicated on the Drawings.4. Except where building foundations and/or superstructure are specifically designed to

support climbing walls applied loads, climbing wall system shall be designed to be self-supporting. a. Lateral support to building structure along Gridlines “11, 11.5, M.5, N” will be

permitted with submittal of applied load information for review and approval by Building Structural Engineer-of-Record.

b. Applied Load (Climbing Tower): Not more than 50 psf, applied by the climbing wall system either vertically or horizontally on to building wall and/or floor structural systems.

c. Applied Load (Bouldering Wall): Not more than 15 psf, applied by the climbing wall system either vertically or horizontally on to building wall and/or floor structural systems.

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D. Surface-Burning Characteristics: ASTM E 84, Class C:1. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.2. Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.

E. Climbing Wall Systems, General: Provide complete custom climbing wall systems designed to suit the facility and the client requirements to create combination of free-standing climbing elements and bouldering terrain.1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

a. Eldorado Wall Company.; “High Performance System.”b. Other climbing wall builder, “Product”c. Other climbing wall builder, “Product”



2. Configurations: Minimum height and length as indicated on the Drawings and as follows:a. Tower Climbing Surface Area: Not less than 3,000 square feet, with an average

height of 40 feet above finished (impact) floor.b. Bouldering Wall Climbing Surface: Not less than 800 square feet, with an average

height of 12 feet above finished (impact) floor.3. Climbing Wall Configuration: Comply with the following:

a. Climbing Wall Surface composed of two surfaces: 1. Triangular or trapezoidal flat planes set in 3-dimensional configurations. The surface shall be composed of high-friction polymer enhanced cement over an OSB or plywood substrate. 2. Rock Realistic climbing surface composed of sculpted or molded reinforced concrete:1) Flat Planes Thickness: Varies, from not less than 1/4 inch to

not more than 1 inches.2) Rock Realistic Thickness: Not less than 1” and not to exceed

6”.b. complying with the following:

1) Level of Difficulty: Climbing wall shall be designed to accommodate the following abilities, based on a percentage of climbing surfaces:a) Beginner Level: 5 percent b) Intermediate Level: 85 percent.c) Advanced-to-Bouldering Competition Capable: 10

percent.2) Color and Texture: Natural shades, tan and beige,

performance texture, subject to owner and architect’s approval.c. Routes: Provide maximum number of routes possible, but not less

than fifteen (18) routes on the climbing tower and not less than fourteen (14) on the bouldering wall.

d. Handhold Fasteners: Provide modular climbing hold attachment locations compatible with threaded fasteners for surface mount: 1) Handhold Density: Not less than two handhold fasteners per

square foot of climbing wall surface area.e. Floor Anchors: Not less than one per 8 lineal feet of wall climbing

surface perimeter. f. Climbing Wall Returns: Return sides of climbing wall systems to building walls

seamlessly, concealing the interior structure and restricting access behind climbing wall.

g. Access Door: Provide one access door, matching wall surface in profile, texture, and coloration, and structurally capable of supporting climbing loads and serving as climbable terrain. Provide flush hardware, including lock and hinge(s) that does not project from wall surface and will not snag climbers’ clothing or ropes.1) Size: Not less than 24 inches wide by 48 inches high.

h. Impact Fall Attenuation Flooring System: Provide dual durometer open and closed cell foam padding with nylon carpet cover, total thickness not less than five and one half inches and in the fall area indicated on the drawings and per final layout:1) Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements,

provide “ProTec Flooring System” climbing wall impact flooring as manufactured by Eldorado Walls or comparable product by one of the following:a) Promats Athletics, LLC.b) Tiffin Mats, Inc.


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2) Surface-Burning Characteristics: ASTM E 84 by UL or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction:a) Flame-Spread Index: 26 to 75.b) Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.

3) Upper Traffic-Surface Layer: Consisting of non-slip carpet layer heat-laminated to closed cell foam substrate.

4) Carpet: 26 oz. needle-punch.a) Color and Pattern: As indicated on the Drawing “FINISH LEGEND.”

5) Foam: Closed cell, cross-linked polyethylene or hybrid ethylene-vinyl acetate and cross-linked polyethylene; ASTM D 3575:a) Nominal Density: 2.0 pcf.b) Tensile Strength: Not less than 43 psi.c) Compression Deflection (25%): Not more than 15 percent.d) Thickness: 1-1/2 inche) Roll Size: 72 inches wide by full-length

6) Perimeter Attachment: Provide hook-and-loop, integral-seam cover attachment around entire perimeter of each mat, consisting of continuous flap on adjacent long side and short end with not less than 2-inch-wide “hook” surface adhered to flap, and corresponding continuous “loop” surface adhered to bottom of mat on opposite side and end.

7) Perimeter Skirting: Provide manufacturer’s standard beveled skirting at access points from top of floor surface to adjacent finished floor level.

8) Foam Underlayment: Open cell, polyurethane/polyether; ASTM D 3575:a) Nominal Density: 1.8 pcf.b) Tensile Strength: Not less than 15 psi.c) Resilience: Not less than 45 percent.d) Compression Deflection (90%): Not more than 10 percent.e) Thickness: Full depth of slab recess, not less than 4 inches. If

layered, minimum layer thickness shall be 4 inches.f) Plank Size: Maximum widths and lengths available with minimum

number of butt joints.9) Accessories:

a) Attachments: Provide hook-and-loop attachment between upper traffic-surface resilient layer and top foam underlayment layer, as well as between top underlayment layers and all subsequent layers, in quantity and spacing required by impact flooring manufacturer to maintain foam layers fixed into position relative to each other. Attachments shall have sufficient adhesive-strength and cover adequate surface area such that both surfaces of attachment permanently bond to foam surfaces, and do not separate from foam face instead of hook-and-loop faces.

10) Total Padding Thickness: Not less than 5 1/2 inches.11) Flooring Size and Area: Custom size as determined based on

configuration of wall area and layout, completely covering fall area, as indicated on the approved Shop Drawings.a)

4. Bouldering Wall Configuration: Provide bouldering wall that complies with the following:a. Climbing Wall Surface: The surface shall be composed of high-friction

polymer enhanced cement or texture over OSB or plywood substrate, complying with the following:1) Thickness: Varies, from not less than 1/4 inch to not more than

1 inches.2) Design surface to accommodate the following surface incline

conditions:



a) 30 percent less-than-vertical to vertical inclined surfaces.b) 40 percent minimally-overhung inclined surfaces.c) 30 percent moderately- to substantially-overhung inclined surfaces.

3) Color and Texture: Subject to owner and architect’s approval.b. Handhold Fastener: Provide modular climbing hold attachment

locations compatible with threaded fasteners for surface mount: 1) Handhold Density: Not less than two handhold fasteners per

square foot of climbing wall surface area.c. Bouldering Wall Returns: Return sides of bouldering wall systems to building walls

seamlessly, concealing the interior structure and restricting access behind climbing wall.

d. Bouldering Wall: Minimum height and size as indicated on the Drawings.e. Access Hatch: Provide one access hatch, matching wall surface in profile, texture,

and coloration, and structurally capable of supporting climbing loads and serving as climbable terrain. Provide flush hardware that does not project from wall surface and will not snag climbers’ clothing or ropes, including hinge(s) on one vertical edge and lock.1) Size: Not less than 24 inches wide by 48 inches high.

f. Impact Fall Attenuation Flooring System: Provide dual durometer open and closed cell foam padding with nylon carpet cover, total thickness not less than 10 inches and in the fall area indicated on the drawings and per final layout:1) Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements,

provide “Futurist Bouldering Flooring System” climbing wall impact flooring as manufactured by Futurist Climbing or comparable product by one of the following:a) Asana.b) Slashed.

2) Surface-Burning Characteristics: ASTM E 84 by UL or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction:

3) Flame-Spread Index: 26 to 75.4) Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.5) Upper Traffic-Surface Layer: Consisting of non-slip carpet layer heat-

laminated to closed cell foam substrate.6) Carpet: 26 oz. needle-punch.

a) Color and Pattern: As indicated on the Drawing “FINISH LEGEND.”7) Foam: Closed cell, cross-linked polyethylene or hybrid ethylene-vinyl

acetate and cross-linked polyethylene; ASTM D 3575:a) Nominal Density: 2.0 pcf.b) Tensile Strength: Not less than 43 psi.c) Compression Deflection (25%): Not more than 15 percent.

8) Thickness: 1-1/2 inch9) Roll Size: 72 inches wide by full-length10) Perimeter Attachment: Provide hook-and-loop, integral-seam cover

attachment around entire perimeter of each mat, consisting of continuous flap on adjacent long side and short end with not less than 2-inch-wide “hook” surface adhered to flap, and corresponding continuous “loop” surface adhered to bottom of mat on opposite side and end.

11) Perimeter Skirting: Provide manufacturer’s standard beveled skirting at access points from top of floor surface to adjacent finished floor level.

12) Foam Underlayment: Open cell, polyurethane/polyether; ASTM D 3575:a) Nominal Density: 1.8 pcf.b) Tensile Strength: Not less than 15 psi.c) Resilience: Not less than 45 percent.d) Compression Deflection (90%): Not more than 10 percent.

13) Thickness: Full depth of slab recess, not less than 4 inches. If layered, minimum layer thickness shall be 4 inches.


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14) Plank Size: Maximum widths and lengths available with minimum number of butt joints.

15) Accessories: a) Attachments: Provide hook-and-loop attachment between upper

traffic-surface resilient layer and top foam underlayment layer, as well as between top underlayment layers and all subsequent layers, in quantity and spacing required by impact flooring manufacturer to maintain foam layers fixed into position relative to each other. Attachments shall have sufficient adhesive-strength and cover adequate surface area such that both surfaces of attachment permanently bond to foam surfaces, and do not separate from foam face instead of hook-and-loop faces.

16) Total Padding Thickness: Not less than 10 inches.17) Flooring Size and Area: Custom size as determined based on

configuration of wall area and layout, completely covering fall area, as indicated on the approved Shop Drawings.

5. Climbing Wall Fasteners:a. Modular Handhold Bolts: 3/8-inch-diameter 16-thread per inch,

socket-head cap screws or flat head cap screw of appropriate length as determined by the climbing wall system manufacturer and handhold manufacturer.

b. Handhold Fasteners (2 or 3-Screw T-Nuts): 3/8-inch-diameter 16-thread per inch, t-nut attached to substrate with not less than (2) #8 by 7/8-inch particle board screws or as recommended by handhold manufacturer.1) Fasteners shall be accessible for repair or replacement from

behind the climbing wall surface.6. Climbing Protection/Anchors: All Climbing lanes to be lead-climb accessible.

a. Lead Anchors: Not less than 3/8-inch-diameter Grade-8 button-head cap screws; comply with UIAA standards. Anchors shall extend through climbing wall surface and structural frame, with sufficient length for fastening to structure with lock-nut.

b. Lead Top Anchors: Provide two anchors at the top of the lead route, consisting of one belay bar and two UIAA-approved lead anchor bolts, both as specified within this sub-paragraph.1) Provide not less than 6 inches horizontal distance between lead

top anchors.

F. Climbing Wall Accessory Equipment: Provide the following:1. Climbing Ropes: Dynamic ropes, complying with UIAA standards.

a. Manufacturers: As standard with climbing wall manufacturer and subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following:1) Blue Water.2) Metolius.3) Sterling.

b. Quantity: 1 rope per climbing route, each of sufficient length for climbing wall height.

2. Climbing Harnesses: Dynamic ropes, complying with UIAA standards.a. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide

products of one of the following:



1) Black Diamond.2) Camp USA.

b. Quantity: 3 harnesses per climbing route.3. Belay Devices: Gri Gri-style, complying with UIAA standards.

a. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following:1) Petzl.

b. Quantity: 1 belay device per climbing route.4. Auto Belay Systems:

a. Manufacturer: TRUBLUE™ Auto Belaysb. Quantity: 4 auto belay systems on climbing tower.

5. Locking Carabiners: Aluminum, large D-ring, 25-Kn major axis, 7-Kn minor axis, manual locking; complying with UIAA standards.a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of

the following:1) Black Diamond; “airlock 2 Twistlock.”2) Metolius; “Matrix Locker.”3) Petzl William; “Lock” (manual snap).

b. Quantity: 1 locking carabiner per climbing route.6. Quick Draws: Consisting of the following:

a. Quicklink: 1) Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements,

provide PermaDraws by Climb Tech or approved equivalent.b. Location: Provide sufficient quick draws per each climbing route.

7. Modular Handholds: Polyurethane.a. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide

products of one of the following:1) Eldo Handholds.2) Egrips.3) SoIll.

b. Handhold Bolts: Provide bolt of size required to support applied design loads and of sufficient length to fully engage handhold and develop full load-bearing capacity.1) Quantity: Match to handhold number provided.

c. Modular Handholds: Provide one modular handhold for each handhold bolt. Provide handholds in the following quantities:1) Large Holds: 30 percent.2) Medium Holds: 40 percent.3) Small Holds: 30 percent.

8. Rental Shoes:a. All-purpose 25 pairs of climbing shoes in all size ranges, including 3 extra pairs in

most popular sizes for adult users.

2.5 CLIMBING WALL FABRICATION

A. Shop assemble climbing wall systems and artificial rock fabrication to greatest extent possible to minimize field splicing and assembly. Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation. Use connections that maintain structural value of joined pieces.



B. Structural Frame: Substructure of climbing wall systems shall consist of all-welded structural steel frame, fabricated in accordance with delegated design structural engineer’s drawings. 1. Climbing wall manufacturer is solely responsible for engineering and structural

performance of climbing wall system for its intended use.2. Climbing wall manufacturer is responsible for designing and coordinating climbing wall

structure with building structure and construction, basing applied loads on building structure on allowable capacities of the building structure, accommodating anticipated building movement, and coordinating with building construction adjacent to climbing wall systems.

C. Welding: All welding shall conform to the AISC and the American Welding Society (AWS) Standard Code for Arc and Gas Welding in Building Construction. All welding shall be performed by AWS certified welders. The technique of welding, the workmanship, appearance and quality of welds and the methods used in correcting nonconforming work shall be in accordance with “Section 3 –Workmanship” and “Section 4 –Technique” of the AWS Structural Welding Code–Steel, D1.1. All welds shall be executed using E70XX electrodes unless specified otherwise in shop drawings.1. Weld Size: Not less than 1/8 inch. 2. Weld Return: Not less than1 inch.3. Surfaces Adjacent to Field Welds: Surfaces within 2 inches of any field weld location shall

be free of materials that would prevent proper welding or produce toxic fumes during welding.

2.6 FINISHES

A. Provide galvanized finishes on all steel frame construction for exterior installations and where indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with manufacturer and Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.1. Verify that finishes of substrates for impact flooring comply with tolerances and other

requirements specified in other Sections and that substrates are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits that might interfere with adhesion of resilient products.

B. Prepare written report, endorsed by Installer, listing conditions detrimental to performance of the Work.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF CLIMBING WALL SYSTEMS

A. Install climbing wall systems according to shop drawings and in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Set climbing walls such that horizontal surfaces are true and level in the final installation, and the assembly as a whole is plumb based on alignment established in the shop drawings. Level



baseplates and connections true to plane with full bearing on concrete bases and steel structural supports.

C. Mechanically anchor or weld climbing wall framing substructure to all supports to make a permanent installation capable of withstanding all design static and dynamic loads that will be applied to the climbing wall during full use.

3.3 IMPACT FALL ATTENUATION FLOORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. Preparation: Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written recommendations to for installation of flooring.1. Move flooring and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed at least

48 hours in advance of installation unless manufacturer recommends a longer period in writing.a. Do not install flooring until they are same temperature as space where they are to

be installed.2. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by flooring immediately before

installation. After cleaning, examine substrates for moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, and dust.

3. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

B. General: Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions.1. Install impact flooring in location and alignment indicated on the Drawings.2. Scribe, cut, and fit flooring and foam underlayment layers to butt neatly and tightly to

vertical surfaces, equipment anchors, and other interruptions of floor surface.3. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future

cutting by repeating subfloor markings on flooring. Use nonpermanent, non-staining marking device.

C. Foam Underlayment Installation:1. Lay out foam in single layer or multiple layers over entire impact flooring substrate. Top

layer shall be oriented perpendicular to upper traffic-surface orientation. Successive layers below shall be oriented to the layer above.a. Off-set foam planks such that butt joints of one layer do not align vertically with butt

joints of layer above.2. Install hook-and-loop attachments between each layer of foam underlayment, bonding to

adjacent faces of foam layers, and aligned with foam layer above.

D. Impact Flooring Installation:1. Unroll upper traffic-layer of impact flooring and allow it to stabilize before installation.2. Lay out sheet flooring as follows:

a. Maintain uniformity of flooring direction.b. Place seams between traffic layers as indicated on the Drawings and per Shop

Drawings. If application requires a revision to the pattern indicated, review alternatives with the Architect and await direction prior to proceeding.

3. Install hook-and-loop attachments between upper traffic-layer and top layer of foam underlayment, as well as entire perimeter of traffic surface and perimeter finish floor area, where surface extends over edges of recessed concrete slab.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer, if other than the Installer, shall be required to visit the installation site on at least five separate occasions: 1. Immediately prior to commencement of installation to examine the building construction

with the Contractor and the climbing wall Installer;



2. Upon commencement of erection of climbing wall systems;3. At mid-point in erection of climbing wall systems; 4. At completion of installation of climbing wall systems; and5. Final inspection of climbing wall system.

B. Manufacturer shall prepare a written report after each site visit, indicating process, concerns, and required corrections, and distribute to the Contractor, the Installer, the Owner, and the Architect.

C. Manufacturer shall prepare a written list of incomplete items (punch-list) after completion of climbing wall system, and distribute to the Contractor, the Installer, the Owner, and the Architect.

D. Manufacturer shall prepare a written document after final inspection by a qualified representative of the manufacturer, certifying that the completed installation has been built in accordance with the requirements of the delegated design engineer’s documents and the manufacturer’s installation drawings, and that the system will perform structurally for its intended purpose and safely for it users.

3.5 TRAINING

A. Climbing wall Installer shall provide 8-hour training session for Owner’s facility operation staff, in accordance with Section 01 79 00 “Demonstration and Training.” Training shall include the following topics:1. Climbing wall maintenance and periodic inspections.2. Route-setting methods and management.3. Sample handhold installation and removal.4. Climbing wall operations management.

3.6 PROTECTING AND CLEANING

A. Sweep and vacuum flooring thoroughly.1. Damp-mop flooring to remove marks and soil after time period recommended in writing

by manufacturer.

B. Touch up factory-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.

C. Protect climbing wall systems and awnings from damage and wear during remainder of construction period.

D. Correct climbing wall systems and awnings that are damaged during construction to a condition free of damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion and according to warranty requirements.

E. Clean overspray and spillage from adjacent construction using cleaning agents and procedures recommended by manufacturer of affected construction and climbing wall systems and artificial rock fabrications manufacturer.

F. Protect flooring from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period. Use protection methods recommended in writing by manufacturer.1. Do not move heavy and sharp objects directly over flooring. Protect flooring with plywood

or hardboard panels to prevent damage from construction activities above flooring.



END OF SECTION 13 12 00
