Ray-Bar Neutron Shielded Door Specification
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SECTION 13 49 02.13 NEUTRON SHIELDED DOORS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. This section includes: The requirements for furnishing and installing of Neutron Shielded Doors and frames, and related shielding materials and products. 1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. The requirements of the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 1, General Requirements apply to the work of this Section. B. Section 09 2960-Lead Backed Drywall, Section 13090 X-Ray Protection and Section 083449 Lead Lined Hollow Metal Doors, as applicable. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Standards: Comply with all applicable requirements of National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) Report No. 147 titled "Structural Shielding and Design Evaluation for Medical Use of X-rays and Gamma Rays of Energies up to 10MeV" and NCRP Report No. 51 “Radiation Protection Design Guidelines for 0.1-100 MeV Particle Accelerator Facilities” 1. Comply with any applicable requirements of local, state or federal regulatory agencies where building or safety standards or criteria exceed NCRP Report Numbers 49,51 and 147. B. Acceptable Manufacturer: Ray-Bar Engineering Corporation, Toll Free (800) 444-XRAY (9729) Phone:(626) 969-1818 · Fax (800) 333-XRAY(9729) · www.raybar.com · e-mail:sales@raybar.com / (or approved equal with similar experience). A recognized manufacturer regularly engaged in the successful production of the products as specified herein for over 70 years. C. Fabricator-Installer Qualifications: Fabricator-Installer shall be experienced in and equipped for work of fabrication and installation equal to standards specified. The contractor shall furnish evidence of FabricatorInstaller having not less than twenty (20) years experience in successful fabrication-installation of radiation protection similar to work specified herein utilizing properly trained personnel with good hygiene practices and proper lead handling training and procedures meeting all applicable OSHA requirements. 1. Fabricator-Installer shall furnish proof of insurance certifying Fabricator-Installer is specifically insured in the fabrication and installation of X-ray Protection Materials for Shielding. 1.04 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Submit manufacturers printed data and specifications for each item of radiation shielding and accessories proposed for use and indicate compliance with all applicable building and safety codes. B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings indicating neutron door construction including shielded core composition and thicknesses of borated polyethylene and lead, in compliance with Radiation Shielding Report, details of construction products and all other details to clearly define method of installation to assure that the required shielding protection will be obtained. Certification: Submit at completion of work, certificate of compliance from manufacturer and FabricatorInstaller stating that all material has been produced and installed in accordance with this specification.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Shielded Door Frames: Comply with requirements of Section 08 1420-Steel Doors and Frames. B. Neutron Shielded Linear Accelerator Doors: Comply with requirements of Section 08 1400, as applicable. Specifically 08 3440 – Radiation Protection Doors Product Handling: Keep flat until ready to use. NEVER store outdoors, Never store in sun or near moisture. C. Borated Polyethylene: Product Handling: Follow Manufacturer/Fabricator specific MSDS handling instructions and storage requirements to prevent damage. Keep flat to avoid warping or damage. Never store...

A. Neutron Shielded Door and Frame 1. Neutron Shielded Door and Frame and factory pre-hung as a modular unit to be carefully formed and set in place true, plumb, square, and level by experienced professional concrete tradesmen. Frame and door are to be cast in place with high density concrete of a density as specified by radiation physicist or a minimum 147 lbs per cubic foot dry weight per NCRP or whichever is greater, and free of any voids, butt joints or cold joints. All formed or cast concrete joints must be “keyway” overlapped or interlock type joints. 3.02 BUILT-IN ITEMS A. Shielded...