SECTION 105500
(New SECTION 105513-Centralized Mail Delivery)
(New SECTION 105523-Mailboxes)
(New SECTION 105523.16-Apartment Mailboxes)

MAILBOXES

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PART  1	  GENERAL
1.1 	SECTION INCLUDES

A.	Vertical Mailboxes.
1.	Surface mounted interior mailboxes.
2.	Recessed mounted interior mailboxes.
1.2 	RELATED SECTIONS

A.	Section ______ - ____________:  Framed wall openings.
B.	Section 04800 - Masonry Assemblies.
C.	Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing: Framed wall openings to receive mailboxes.
D.	Section 055000 - Masonry Fabrications:  Metal anchors.
	E.		Section 06100 - Wood Framing: Framed wall openings to receive mailboxes.
F.	Section 09250 - Gypsum Board.
1.3 	REFERENCES

A.	United States Postal Service (USPS).
1.	USPS Regulations.
2.	USPS Postal Bulletin – annual May issue listing approved 4B+ manufacturers.
B.	Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB):  Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Buildings and Facilities.
C.	IBC - International Building Code.
D.	ASTM A 666 - Specification for Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar.
E.	ASTM A 1008 - Specification for Steel, Sheet Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural High Strength Low-Allow and High Strength Low-Allow with Improved Formability.
F.	ASTM B 209 - Specification Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate.
G.	ASTM B 221 - Specification Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Extruded Bar, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes.
1.4 	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 013000.
B.	[ Product Data ]:  Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.	Construction details, material descriptions, dimensions and finishes.
2.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4.	Installation methods.
C.	Shop Drawings:  Prepared specifically for this project; show dimensions of mailboxes, wall cuts, and interface with other products.

D.	Selection Samples:  For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
E.	Verification Samples:  For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 2 inches (50 mm) square, representing actual color and texture.
1.5 	REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A.	Comply with USPS-STD-4B+ for wall-mounted centralized mailboxes.
B.	 Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
1.6 	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	 Manufacturer Qualifications:  Manufacturer shall have a Quality System in place to ensure and be able to substantiate that manufactured units conform to requirements and match the approved design and must be ISO 9001:2015 certified.
1.7 	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.	Inspect the materials upon delivery to ensure that specified products have been received.
B.	Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions.
C.	Handle materials to prevent damage or marring of finish.
1.8 	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's standard warranty to repair or replace components of postal specialties that fail in materials or workmanship within three years from date of purchase.
PART  2	 PRODUCTS
2.1 	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Salsbury Industries, 18300 Central Avenue, Carson, CA 90746-4008; Toll Free Tel: 800-MAILBOX (800-624-5269); Fax: 800-624-5299; Email: salsbury@mailboxes.com; Web: www.mailboxes.com

B.	Substitutions:  Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.2 	VERTICAL MAILBOXES
A.	USPS and Private Delivery Vertical Mailboxes:  Mailboxes with extruded aluminum doors as manufactured by Salsbury Industries consisting of multiple compartments enclosed within recessed wall box. Provide access to compartments for distributing incoming mail from the front of unit with accessibility to entire group of compartments.
1.	Model:  3500 Series:  5.5 inches (139.7 mm) wide by 16.25 inches (412.75 mm) high doors.

a.	Model 3507: 7 Door Unit.
b.	Model 3506: 6 Door Unit.
c.	Model 3505: 5 Door Unit.
d.	Model 3504: 4 Door Unit.
e.	Model 3503: 3 Door Unit.
2.	Mail Distribution:

a.	USPS Approved Units.
b.	Private Delivery Units.
3.	Mounting:

a.	Surface Mounted – Mounted onto wall with manufacturer enclosure.
b.	Recessed Mounted – Mounted into wall.
4.	Locks:  Key Lock – Standard: 5-pin cylinder cam lock, 2 keys per lock.
5.	Box Identification:  Engraved Placard.
6.	Compartment Material and Finish:  Anodized aluminum; unfinished surface.
7.	Door and Trim Material and Finish:  Die-cast aluminum with powder coated finish.

a.	Color:  Aluminum - standard.
b.	Color:  Bronze - standard.
c.	Color:  Sandstone - standard.
8.	Accessories:
a. 	Master Commercial Lock (Private Mail Distribution only).
b.	Key Blanks.

PART  3	  EXECUTION
3.1 	EXAMINATION
A.	Verify that openings in wall are correctly located, aligned, and sized for mailboxes.
3.2 	PREPARATION
A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
3.3 	CLEANING
A.	Clean surfaces with mild dish detergent.  Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners.  Lubricate locks with graphite type lubricants only.
3.4 	INSTALLATION
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
3.5 	PROTECTION OF INSTALLED PRODUCTS
A.	 Protect finishes from damage by construction activities.
END OF SECTION