Replace H2 Wood doors

2.0 Scope of Work: Contractor shall remove thirty-seven (37) existing wood patient room wicket doors and replace with steel wicket doors. Thirty-two (32) of the doors are located in the inpatient Mental Health ward in Building H and five (5) of the doors are located in the Emergency department in Building D.Typical patient room door sizes are 3'-8" x 7'-0" x 1 3/4 ", and typical bariatric and group room door sizes are 4'-0" x 7'-0" x 1 3/4 ". Reference attached door and framing schedule. 3.0 Requirements: Contractor shall preserve existing metal door frames in place. Steel wicket door replacements shall have a steel core with a minimum thickness of 16 gauge. Replacement door hardware shall be appropriate for an inpatient mental health setting (no sharp edges, ligature points, non-ligature safety screws and connectors utilized, etc.) Contractor may re-use existing door hardware if compatible with replacement doors. VA locksmith can re-key doors as necessary. Twenty-five (25) of the existing doors have been outfitted with over-the-door patient tampering/anti-ligature alarm systems. Replacement doors shall be compatible with this system. Contractor shall remove these alarms taking care not to damage them and re-install/re-use them and confirm function after work is complete. Reference attached product submittals for the alarm devices and system. Replacement doors shall be primed and painted with powder coat in a light brown shade to match environment. Replacement doors shall be full panel steel/wicket and shall not have windows, vision/day light panels, or similar. Replacement doors shall have a single continuous hinge to mitigate sharp edges and ligature points that may allow for patient/staff harm. No smoke or fire rating is necessary for the replacement doors.

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Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows.