ENGINEERING OFFICE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 12 - FURNISHING

SECTION 12430 -DECORATIVE LAMPS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including conditions of contract and Division
1 Specification Sections, apply to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section covers the work of decorative lamps required for the project and includes, but
shall not be limited to, the following:

1. Portable Lamps
2. Table Lamps
3. Floor Lamps
4. Wall-Mounted Lamps
5. Wall-hung lights
6. Pendant lights

B. Related Documents: The following Documents contain requirements that relate to this
Section:

1. Division 5 - Metal
2. Section 06400 - Architectural Wood Work
3. Section 12500 - Furniture
4. FF & E Specification Sheets (FF & E schedule)

1.3 REFERENCES

A. All reference to standards, regulations and requirements of statutory bodies shall mean the
latest published editions at the time of contract. Product manufacture, testing and installation
shall comply with the following references unless otherwise stated in the specification or
otherwise approved.

1. ASTM E84: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of lamps and lighting fittings item specified, including material
descriptions, dimensions of individual components, profiles, finishes, and accessories.

B. Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer’s fabric colour charts consisting of actual units or
sections of units showing the full range of colours, textures, and patterns available for each
type of unit indicated.

C. Product Schedule: Use room designations indicated on drawings in preparing the schedule.

D. Samples for Verification: For each type of lighting unit samples of verification are required.
Where finishes involve normal colour and texture variations, include sample sets showing the
full range of variations expected. After selection by the Engineer, the unselected samples will
be returned to the Contractor.

E. Shop Drawings: Indicate locations of settings\installation of each unit.

F. Product Certificates: Signed by the manufacturers of furniture certifying that their products
comply with specified requirements.

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G. Maintenance data for materials and finishes to include in the operation and maintenance
manual specified in Division 1.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality System: Furnish materials and products produced by manufacturers holding valid ISO
9001/9002 Quality System certificates.

B. Fire Test Response Characteristics for Seating: Provide lamp shade fabrics identical to those
that pass Class A requirements when tested to ASTM E 84 by UL or another testing and
inspecting agency acceptable to the Engineer.

C. Manufacturer’s Qualification: Furnish the products of manufacturers who have minimum

fifteen (15) years of experience in production of decorative lamps and lighting fittings and
whose products have been selected in furnishing works of five star hotels.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer’s standard form in which the manufacturer agrees to repair
or replace decorative lamp units that fails in materials or workmanship within specified
warranty period. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Faulty operation of lighting fittings

2. Deterioration of finishes and other materials beyond normal wear
3. Deterioration of electrical components, except lamps

B. Warranty Period: Ten (10) years from the date of substantial completion.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Space Enclosure and Environmental Limitations: Do not set\install decorative lamps until
work of all other contracts and construction trades in space is completed.

1.8 COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate setting/installation of decorative lamps with installation of furniture to ensure that

work is not disturbed or damaged.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DECORATIVE LAMPS SPECIFICATION SHEETS

A. As listed in FF&E Schedule (to be as specified or approved equivalent).

2.2 DEMOUNTABLE AND PENDANT LIGHTING FITTINGS

A. General:

1. Furnish pre-fabricated patent units manufactured for decorative applications.

2. Match design, dimension, materials, finishes and other requirements as indicated in
referenced FF&E Specification Sheets.
3. Furnish necessary components for hanging, mounting, fastening and assembly.
4. Exposed components are to be of matching alloy and finish. Concealed components
are to from compatible and corrosion resistant metal.

B. Bases: Bases of demountable fittings are to be weighted to prevent tipping.

C. Fabrics:

1. Heat-resistant, non-combustible types.

2. Class A, fire response characteristics to ASTM E 84.

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D. Metals:

1. Alloy and temper suitable to aesthetic and performance requirements with suitable
2. Weight for ease of demounting.
3. Comply with requirements specified here after for metal alloys and finishes.

E. Electrical:

1. Comply with requirements of referenced Electrical Specifications.

2. Comply with characteristics of electrical power supply specified for the Project
(Permanent Works).
3. Plugs to power supply switches are to be British type, unless otherwise specified.
4. Provide touch-operated table lamps, to maximum possible extent, otherwise furnish
units complete with suitable smooth, gentle and neat on/off switches.
5. Provide built-in isolation between electrical wires and metal components.
6. Furnish fittings pre-wired and with lamps, plugs and all necessary electrical
components
7. Comply with requirements of the American or European Codes and Standards.

F. Pendant Fittings: Custom designed and made fittings including cast acrylic bulbs of colour
fixed by Engineer and furnished with suspension and electrical accessories.

2.3 METAL ALLOYS

A. Steel: Low carbon AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) Alloy Number 008, 1010 and 1020
where the last two digits indicate the carbon content.

B. Stainless Steel: Austenitic stainless steel AISI and Alloy 304 (74% iron, 18% chromium and
18% Nickel).

C. Aluminium: According to alloy numbers of the Aluminium Association.

1. General Fabrication: Alloy 6061 (including welding).

2. Extrusions: Alloy 6063.

2.4 METAL FINISHES

A. General: Finishes of metal components are indicated in FF&E schedules and specified in
Division 5, Section Ornamental Metal

2.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspection and Testing: At the Engineer’s or the Employers option, decorative lamps may be
inspected and tested at the manufacturer’s expense to determine compliance with the
contract documents. Examination may be made at the factory by the Engineer’s or
Employer’s representative at any time during the manufacturing process, at any point of
delivery, or before installation.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall comply with the manufacturers printed instructions for installation.

3.2 ADJUSTING

A. Components and accessories shall be adjusted by Installer for proper operation.

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