SECTION 10550
(New SECTION 105513)

MAILBOXES

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Salsbury Industries Inc. – Mailboxes.com; commercial and residential mailboxes and accessories.
 
This section is based on the products of 
Salsbury Industries – Mailboxes.com
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.com  [ Click Here ] for additional information.

Established in 1936, Salsbury Industries – Mailboxes.com  is the industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial mailboxes, residential mailboxes and division 10 specialties. Knowledgeable design engineers and customer service representatives are available to assist architects, specification writers, and customers in the design of mail distribution facilities for apartments, condominiums, commercial buildings and residential developments. Salsbury Industries Inc. – Mailboxes.com supplies superior product quality and world-class customer service.

In addition to the multi-tenant mailboxes specified in this section, Salsbury Industries is the sole contract supplier for the U.S. Postal Service for its outdoor delivery equipment which includes the free-standing cluster box units (CBU) and outdoor parcel lockers (OPL).

1.	PART  1	  GENERAL
1.	1.1 		SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
A.	A.		4C Horizontal Mailboxes.
1.	1.		3700 Series Recessed Mounted Front-loading interior (or exterior) mailboxes.
2.	2.		3700 Series Recessed Mounted Rear-loading interior (or exterior) mailboxes.
3.	3.	 	3800 Series Surface Mounted Front-loading interior (or exterior) mailboxes.
4.	4.	 	3900 Series Free-Standing Front-loading interior (or exterior) mailboxes.
2.	1.2 		RELATED SECTIONS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A.	A.		Section 04800 - Masonry Assemblies.
B.	B.		Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing: Framed wall openings to receive mailboxes.
C.	C.		Section 06100 - Wood Framing: Framed wall openings to receive mailboxes.
D.	D.		Section 09250 - Gypsum Board.
2.	1.3 		REFERENCES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required.
A.	A.		United States Postal Service (USPS):
1.	1.		USPS-STD-4C: United States Postal Service Standard 4C, Wall-Mounted Centralized Mail Receptacles.
2.	2.		USPS PUBLICATION 16.
3.	3.	 	USPS Postal Bulletin – annual May issue listing approved 4C Manufacturers.
B.	B.		Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB):  Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Buildings and Facilities.
C.	C.		IBC - International Building Code.
D.	D.		ASTM A 666 - Specification for Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar.
E.	E.		ASTM B 209 - Specification Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate.
F.	F.		ASTM B 221 - Specification Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Extruded Bar, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes.
2.	1.4 		SUBMITTALS
A.	A.		Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B.	B.		[ Product Data ]:  Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.	1.		Construction details, material descriptions, dimensions and finishes.
2.	2.		Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3.	3.		Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4.	4.		Installation methods.
C.	C.		Shop Drawings:  Prepared specifically for this project; show dimensions of mailboxes, wall cuts, and interface with other products.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
A.	D.		Selection Samples:  For each finished product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
B.	E.		Verification Samples:  For each finished product specified, two samples, minimum size 2 inches (50 mm) square, representing actual color and texture.
2.	1.5 		REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Manufacturer certification by USPS Engineering and compliance with USPS-STD-4C is mandatory on all new construction and major renovations after October 5, 2006.  STD-4C also introduced a new parcel locker requirement based on a 1:10 parcel locker to customer compartment ratio.  Standard 4B+ mailboxes may only be used for replacement purposes after October 5, 2006.
A.	A.		Comply with USPS-STD-4C for wall-mounted centralized mailboxes.
B.	B.		Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
2.	1.6 		QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	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 9001:20015 certified.
3.	1.7 		DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.	A.		Inspect the materials upon delivery to ensure that specified products have been received.
B.	B.		Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions.
C.	C.		Handle materials to prevent damage or marring of finish.
4.	1.8 		WARRANTY
A.	A.		Manufacturer's standard warranty to repair or replace components of postal specialties that fail in materials or workmanship within five (5) years from date of purchase.
B.	PART  2	  PRODUCTS
5.	2.1 		MANUFACTURERS
A.	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
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **  Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
A.	B.		Substitutions:  Not permitted.
B.	C.		Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.	2.2 		WALL-MOUNTED CENTRALIZED MAIL RECEPTACLES - HORIZONTAL MAILBOXES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all of 2.2.A or 2.2.B.
A.	A.			USPS Approved Front-Loading Mailboxes:  Horizontal style complying with USPS-STD-4C as manufactured by Salsbury Industries consisting of multiple compartments. Provide access to compartments for distributing incoming mail from front of unit with accessibility to entire group of compartments. Provide access to each compartment for removing mail by swinging compartment door.
1.	1.		Models:  3700, 3800 and 3900 Series.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.  If retaining the second paragraph, add module numbers in accordance with Salsbury Industries numbers.
a.	a.		Module:  As specified on drawings.
b.	b.		Module:  _________________.
2.	2.		Mounting Type:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete three of the following four paragraphs.
a.	a.		Recessed Mounted into wall (3700 series).
b.	b.		Surface Mounted with enclosure (3800 series).
c.	c.		Free-Standing with enclosure (3900 series).
2.	3.		Locks:  USPS-1172 910A, 3 keys each lock.
3.	4.		Box Identification:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the three following paragraphs.
a.	a.		Numerical ID Decals.
b.	b.		Engraved Identifier.
c.	c.		Engraved Identifier with Black Infill.
2.	5.		Mail Distribution:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete mail distribution not required.
a.	a.		Mail Distribution: USPS.
b.	b.		Mail Distribution: Private.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete four of the five following paragraphs.
1.	6.		Material and Finish:  Aluminum with powder coated finish.
a.	a.			Color:  Aluminum - standard.
b.	b.		Color:  Bronze - standard.
c.	c.		Color:  Black - standard.
d.	d.		Color:  Sandstone - standard.
e.	e.		Color:  Selected from manufacturer's custom powder coated colors.
B.	B.		USPS Approved Rear-Loading Mailboxes: Horizontal style complying with USPS-STD-4C as manufactured by Salsbury Industries consisting of multiple compartments enclosed within recessed wall box. Provide access to compartments for distributing incoming mail from rear of unit with accessibility to entire group of compartments. Provide access to each compartment for removing mail by swinging compartment door.
1.	1.		Models:  3700, 3800 and 3900 Series.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs.  If retaining the second paragraph, add module numbers in accordance with Salsbury Industries model numbers.
a.	a.		Module:  Refer to the Drawings for module numbers.
b.	b.		Module:	_________________.
2.	2.		Mounting Type:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete three of the following four paragraphs.
a.	a.		Recessed Mounted into wall (3700 series).
b.	b.		Surface Mounted with enclosure (3800 series).
c.	c.		Free-Standing with enclosure (3900 series).
2.	3.		Locks:	USPS-1172 910A, 3 keys each lock.
3.	4.		Box Identification:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the three following paragraphs.
a.	a.		Numerical ID Decals.
b.	b.		Engraved Identifier.
c.	c.		Engraved Identifier with Black Infill.
2.	5.		Mail Distribution:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete mail distribution not required.
a.	a.		Mail Distribution: USPS.
b.	b.		Mail Distribution: Private.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete four of the five following paragraphs.
1.	6.		Material and Finish:  Aluminum with powder coated finish.
a.	a.		Color:  Aluminum - standard.
b.	b.		Color:  Bronze - standard.
c.	c.		Color:  Black - standard.
d.	d.		Color:  Sandstone - standard.
e.	e.		Color:  Selected from manufacturer's custom powder coated colors.
2.	7.		Rear-Loading Door: Side hinged, fabricated from aluminum sheet with full-length, aluminum continuous piano hinge on one side and positive-latching mechanism on the other. Fabricate rear-loading door to open not less than 90 degrees and to remain open while mail is deposited.

1.	PART  3	  EXECUTION
2.	3.1 		EXAMINATION
A.	A.		Verify that openings in wall are correctly located, aligned, and sized for mailboxes.
3.	3.2 		PREPARATION
A.	A.		Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
4.	3.3 		INSTALLATION
A.	A.		Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
5.	3.4 		CLEANING
A.	A.		Clean surfaces with mild dish detergent.  Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners.  Lubricate locks with graphite type lubricants only.
6.	3.5 		PROTECTION OF INSTALLED PRODUCTS
A.	A.	 	Protect finishes from damage by construction activities.
END OF SECTION