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SECTION 11 12 00
PARKING CONTROL EQUIPMENT

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Delete text between // ______ // not
applicable to project. Edit remaining text
to suit project.
2. Section includes parking gate arm and
activator units, devices for card, key,
and remote controlled access, and vehicle
detection activators.
3. Section is for employee access to
restricted employee parking areas. Do not
use parking control equipment for patient
parking areas.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1.1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Automatic barrier gates with vehicle detectors and
control units at employee parking areas with the following operations:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Provide one or more of

following subparagraph types appropriate
to site equipment requirements. Provide a
schedule when differing components may be
required at different locations.

1. Name Street Gate: Automatic key card operation, single gate arm,
single gate exit arm activated with loop detector in pavement, and
heated cabinets.
2. Employee Gate: Automatic coded card operation, double entrance, each
with gate arms, double gate exit arm activated with key card.

1.1.1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update and retain

references only when specified elsewhere
in this section.

A. Training Plan. See Section 01 91 00 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS.
B. Concrete Foundation Work: Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.
C. Color and Texture: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
D. Motor Requirements: Section 11 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR
EQUIPMENT Power Supply To Disconnect, Junction Box, In Gate Arm Unit:
Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

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(600 VOLTS AND BELOW), Section 27 10 00, STRUCTURED CABLING and Section

28 05 13, CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.
E. Conduit Placement for Equipment: Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS and Section 28 05 28.33, CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES
FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.
F. Electrical Characteristics and Wiring Connections: Section 26 27 26,
WIRING DEVICES.
G. Disconnect Switches: Section 26 29 21, ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT
BREAKERS.
H. Concrete Paving: Section 32 05 23, CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR
IMPROVEMENTS.
I. Asphaltic Paving: Section 32 12 16, ASPHALT PAVING.

1.1.1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.
B. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. A153/A153M-09 - Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.
2. A500/A500M-13 - Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel
Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
3. A653/A653M-15 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron
Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
1. MG-1-11 - Motors and Generators.
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
1. 70-14 - National Electrical Code.
E. UL LLC (UL):
1. Listed - Online Certifications Directory.

1.1.1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Conduct preinstallation meeting minimum 30 days before beginning Work of
this section.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit participant list to

ensure entities influencing outcome
attend.

1. Required Participants:
a. Contracting Officer's Representative.
b. // Architect/Engineer. //
c. Contractor.

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d. Installer.
e. // Manufacturer's field representative. //
2. Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days
before meeting.
a. Installation schedule.
b. Installation sequence.
c. Preparatory work.
d. Protection before, during, and after installation.
e. Installation.
f. Power locations and characteristics.
g. Control locations.
h. Security system interface.
i. Other items affecting successful completion.
3. Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record
decisions affecting installation.

1.1.1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES.
B. Submittal Drawings:
1. Show plan layout of equipment access lanes, mounting bolt
dimensions, conduit and outlet locations, power requirements, and
conformation of building electrical requirements.
2. Wiring Diagrams: Detailing wiring for parking control equipment
operator, signal, and control systems differentiating between
factory-installed wiring and field-installed wiring.
a. Show locations of connections to electrical service.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of parking control equipment material and accessories to
be provided.
2. Provide data on operating equipment, characteristics and
limitations, and operating temperature ranges.
D. Samples:
1. Submit two samples of access cards and security program,
illustrating size, and coding method.
E. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.
1. Show access control is UL Listed for specified application.
F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.
1. Manufacturer // with project experience list //.

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2. Installer // with project experience list //.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:
1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.
2. Start-up, maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency, and shut-down
instructions for each operational product.

1.1.1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:
1. Regularly manufactures specified products.
2. Manufactured specified products with satisfactory service on five
similar installations for minimum five years.
a. Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects when
requested by Contracting Officer's Representative.
B. Installer Qualifications:
1. Regularly installs specified products.
2. Approved by manufacturer.
3. Maintains maintenance facilities within two hours normal travel time
from site.

1.1.1.7 DELIVERY
A. Deliver materials to site in original sealed packages or containers;
labeled for identification with manufacturer's name and brand.

1.1.1.8 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight // conditioned // facility.
1. Prevent contamination and corrosion of electrical and electronic
components.
B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction
operations.

1.1.1.9 WARRANTY

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Always retain

construction warranty. FAR includes
Contractor's one year labor and material
warranty.

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction."

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1.1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Parking Control System: // Attended // Automatic // operation at
entrance and // attended // automatic // operation at exit.
B. Design: Protect against interference or damage by lightning or other
electrical influence; include fuse, over-voltage protection, flash-over
protection, and line filter.
C. Entry - Automatic Gate Arm Control: Electrically operated
upon // insertion of coded card // insertion of pass key // detection of
vehicle by sensing loop buried in pavement //.
1. Maintain gate arm in raise position until vehicle clears control
area.
2. Activate automatic arm reversing switch if an obstacle is sensed in
downward motion.
D. Exit - Automatic Gate Arm Control: Electrically operated
upon // detection of vehicle by sensing loop buried in pavement //
insertion of coded card // insertion of pass key //.
1. Maintain gate arm in raise position until vehicle clears control
area.
2. Activate automatic arm reversing switch if an obstacle is sensed in
the downward motion.
E. Conform to applicable code requirements for emergency vehicle access.

2.1.1.2 MATERIALS
A. Iron and Steel Hardware: ASTM A153/A153M; Zinc coating (hot-dip).
B. Steel: ASTM A653/A653M; Galvanized to // G90 //.
C. Structural Tubing: ASTM A500/A500M.
D. Wood: // Clear fir. // Clear cedar //.

2.1.1.3 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
B. Provide parking control equipment from one manufacturer.
C. Electrical Components: UL Listed to suit application.

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2.1.1.4 AUTOMATIC GATE

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate with

manufacturer and revise next paragraph if
aluminum cabinets are required.

A. Cabinet: Minimum // 1.9 mm, (0.075 inch) // thick cold-rolled steel

sheet cabinet, welded and weather tight seams, reinforced internally
with welded steel angle framing, thermally insulated to permit heater to
maintain cabinet interior temperature within required operating range,
flush access doors and panels, tamper proof hardware, weather tight
gaskets, // master keyed locks; provide two keys for each gate, keyed
alike. Conceal mounting bolts inside units.
B. Arm Control: Mechanism to raise and lower arm by electric motor,
enclosed speed reducer operated by self-contained, plug-in replaceable
controller. Design mechanism with slip clutch to prevent breakage if arm
is forced, and to permit manual operation if required. Start and stop
arm movement at reduced speed.
1. Fabricate components of // zinc-coated // steel.
C. Electrical Components: Self-contained, plug-in, replaceable type.
Include wiring for control units, zinc plated connection box, grounded
convenience outlet, switch for automatic or manual operation, switch to
disconnect power unit, thermostatically controlled minimum // 250 //
Watt heater strip with control switch and preset thermostat, and thermal
protection disconnect for motor.

2.1.1.5 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select one or more of

following subparagraphs appropriate to
equipment requirements.

A. Operators:
1. Gate Arm Motors: NEMA MG-1; Instantly reversing; // 245 W
(1/3 hp.) // 115 Volt AC, single phase, 60-Hz, complying with
Section 11 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT.
B. Controls: Transmit power to gate arm drive shaft through harmonic acting
crank and connecting rod. Fabricate crank, connecting rod, and drive
shaft of galvanized solid bar steel.
C. Wiring Terminations: Provide terminal lugs to match branch circuit
conductor quantities, sizes, and materials indicated. Enclose terminal
lugs in terminal box sized to NFPA 70.

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D. Disconnect Switch: Factory mount disconnect switch // in control

panel. // on equipment under provisions of Section 26 29 21, ENCLOSED
SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. //

2.1.1.6 ARM AND SUPPORT

A. Gate Arm: // Wood // Aluminum // Fiberglass // with // one piece arm //
articulating gate arm with internal counterbalance //.
1. Provide gate arms with // safety rubber bottom edge // and automatic
instant reversing arm mechanism. Equip mechanism with a 0 to 60
second variable time reset device //.
2. Finish with manufacturer’s standard coating system with black
diagonal stripes on traffic side face.
B. Arm Clamp: Quick change clamp and hub bracket, to permit rapid
replacement of arm without fitting or drilling. Provide breakaway
feature to ensure clean break if arm is struck.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain end support posts

if special length constructed assembly
applies to project.

C. End Support Post for gate arm of 4.3 m (14 feet) and longer:
1. 50 mm (2 inch) // square // round // steel tubular section; 940 mm
(37 inches) high by 3.4 mm (0.04 inch) minimum wall thickness with
aligning bracket, closed cap, and baseplate.
D. Padlocking Feature: To lock gate arm in either open or closed position.

2.1.1.7 ACCESS CONTROL

A. General: Provide pedestal mounted card control units to activate barrier
gates.
B. Control Unit: Activate gate arm by // insertion of coded card // pass
key //.
C. Cabinet: 1.9 mm (0.075 inch) thick minimum welded cold-rolled steel
sheet, weather tight seams; thermally insulated to permit heater to
maintain interior cabinet temperature within required operating range,
flush access doors and panels, tamper proof flush mounted lock hardware
and two keys // master keyed // to operate access panel, weather tight
gaskets. Conceal mounting bolts inside units.
1. Mount housing on a 50 mm (2 inch) square steel tube pedestal with a
curved top to receive housing, and trim plate to cover anchor bolts.
D. Slot Mounting: Mount // card // key // slots at heights indicated on
drawings.

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1. // Illuminate and protect with projecting weather shield. //

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select one of following

subparagraphs appropriate to equipment
requirements.

E. Coded Cards: Laminated plastic with magnetic coding for // one month //
validation periods. // Include anti-pass-back card control. //
F. Pass Keys: Provide // <number> // keys.

2.1.1.8 VEHICLE DETECTION

A. Vehicle Detection: For use in temperature range of -40 to 71 degrees C
(-40 to 160 degrees F) to consist of detector unit in conjunction with
sensing loop to activate // card control // barrier gate // when vehicle
enters or exits.
B. Loop Wire: 14 gage, XHWN or THWN copper; loop size of 1200 mm by 1800 mm
(48 inches by 72 inches).
C. Loop Groove Fill: // Same material as pavement. // Hot poured
asphalt. // Cold poured rubberized asphalt emulsion. //
D. Treadle Plate: // Galvanized steel, // Stainless steel, // 300 mm by
1800 mm (12 inches by 72 inches)in size, to consist of weatherproof
sensor detector to activate // card control // barrier gate // when
vehicle enters or exits.

2.1.1.9 FINISHES

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select gate arm color

and markings with code requirements.

A. Gate Arm: Two coat enamel with // reflective // black and // yellow //
white // diagonal stripes on both sides of gate arm.
B. Gate Posts and Cabinets:
1. Powder-Coat Finish: Manufacturer's standard two-coat finish system
consisting of the following:
a. One coat primer.
b. One coat thermosetting topcoat.
c. Dry-film Thickness: 0.05 mm (2 mils) minimum.
d. Color: Refer to Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

2.1.1.10 ACCESSORIES
A. Touch-Up Paint: Match shop finish.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1.1.1 PREPARATION
A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.
1. Verify dimensions required for parking control installation are
correct.
2. Verify electric power is available, with correct characteristics,
and at correct locations.
B. Provide templates for anchor bolts and other items encased in concrete
or below finished surfaces in time to prevent delays.

3.1.1.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions // and
approved submittal drawings //.
1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit
proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative
consideration.
B. Cut grooves in pavement surface, install vehicle detection loops and
lead-in wires. Fill grooves with loop filler.
C. Install internal electrical wiring, conduit, junction boxes,
transformers, circuit breakers, and auxiliary components required.
1. Coordinate placement of conduit, accessories, and power wiring to
operating equipment.
2. Sequence installation to ensure utility connections are achieved in
an orderly and expeditious manner.
D. Touch up damaged factory finishes.
1. Repair painted surfaces with touch up paint.

3.1.1.3 ADJUSTING
A. Before final acceptance of project adjust system components for smooth
operation.
B. Fit and adjust hardware for proper operation.
1. Lubricate hardware and other moving parts.

3.1.1.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Tests:
1. Test operating functions according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Correct defects. Retest until functions are performing properly.

3.1.1.5 CLEANING
A. Clean exposed metal surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.

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B. Follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning agents. Do not use

cleaning agents containing ammonia or other compounds capable of
damaging finished metal surfaces and electrical components.

3.1.1.6 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Instruct VA personnel in proper parking control operation and
maintenance.
1. Trainer: Manufacturer approved instructor.
2. Training Time: // Eight // hours minimum.
B. Train personnel in procedures to follow during operational failures or
malfunctions.
C. Submit training plan and trainer qualifications. See Section 01 91 00 -
GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.
D. Acceptance Condition: After completing work, operate parking control 15
consecutive calendar days without breakdown.

3.1.1.7 PROTECTION
A. Protect parking control equipment from construction operations.
B. Repair damage.

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