CURRENT SRS SPECIFICATION
				SRS SPEC AS MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT
		NOTE TO DESIGN PROFESSIONALS When selecting slab paver materials to be installed on SRS or any pedestal system, those materials should always have the following characteristics: 1) 1/16" (or better) dimensional tolerances in all three dimensions. 2) 8000 (or better) psi compressive strength. 3) 1,000 pound (or better) center point load strength [ASTM]. When selecting interlocking-size ("brick" size) pavers for SRS / Modified For Small Pavers, these elements are important, and the following elements must be included as well: 1) Pavers must have spacer lugs of a dimension equal to the desired joint.   If substantially distressed ("tumbled") pavers are used, lugs may not be necessary, but the total surface area of open joints - through which water drains - may be unpredictable.     2) Do not specify any of a certain few paver types which have opening, wedge shaped joints, such as some versions of Classico pavers.   This is because joints wider than 3/16" can become a high-heel hazard (on pedestals, on a deck, the joints of pavers are not filled because they are an integral part of the drainage flow).
	07555 - ROOF BALLAST MATERIALS   ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE PAVING SLABS   SRS LEVELING BLOCK SYSTEM INSTALLATION PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01  SUMMARY: A. The work of this section consists of furnishing and installing architectural         concrete pavings slabs with the SRS Leveling System over a metal deck and/or structural concrete deck for exterior applications. Drawings and other general provisions of the contract documents, including General Conditions, apply to work of this section. B. Other related sections that may affect work in this section may         include:                   02722 - Deck Drains                   02980 - Landscape Accessories                   03010 - Concrete Materials                   04500 - Masonry Cleaning and Restoration                   05800 - Expansion Control                   07100 - Waterproofing                   07220 - Roof and Deck Insulation                   07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim                   07720 - Roof Accessories                   07920 - Sealants and Caulking 1.02 REFERENCES: A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)   1.  ASTM C-33: Specification for Concrete Aggregates   2.  ASTM C-150: Specification for Portland Cement   3.  ASTM C-140: Specification for Concrete   4.  ASTM C-578: Specification for Polystyrene foam materials   5.  ASTM C-203: Specification for Polystyrene Flexural Strength 6.  ASTM C-272: Specification for Polystyrene minimum moisture absorption         7.  ASTM D-1621: Specification for Polystyrene compressive strength testing 1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: A. Pavement shall consist of architectural concrete paving slabs installed with the patented SRS Leveling System over a Type VII 60 psi (or 100 psi) polystyrene protection/insulation board or asphalt impregnated protection board with drainage mat.  This system shall be installed over an approved waterproofing system or as part of a complete         single-source warranted waterproofing package as specified by waterproofing manufacturer. B. Architectural concrete paving slabs and the SRS Leveling System shall only be installed by a fully trained and licensed SRS system applicator, or by an approved contractor working jointly with the SRS Licensor under a single project agreement. 1.04 SUBMITTALS: A. Submit the following in accordance with General Conditions:   1. Manufacturer's Literature:             a. Architectural paving slab product literature, installation I                                instructions and color selection charts. b. SRS Leveling System technical brochure and/or installation instructions. c. 60 psi (or 100 psi) polystyrene foam product literature and technical data.             d. Adhesive product literature and technical data.   2. Samples:             a. Submit two sample blocks representing each color and texture of the paving slabs required for the project, showing the extreme variations in quality, color, texture and edge chamfers. b. Submit two SRS Polystyrene leveling blocks (8", 9 5/8", or 12" square). c. Submit two 1/8" or 3/16" neoprene rubber SRS Spacing Tabs.           1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Installer Qualifications:        Contractor or subcontractor shall be a licensed SRS Leveling System Installation Contractor in good standing who has successfully completed the SRS Training Program, or shall work jointly with the SRS licensor with a         single project agreement. 1. Experience in installing paving slabs using a comparable pedestal system, having successfully completed during the last five years an average of one or more projects per year of similar size and scope. 2. Supervisory personnel with experience on these similar projects will be made         available for this project. 3. If requested, the installation contractor or subcontractor shall submit a list of comparable projects describing project size, location, and contractor/owner references with addresses and telephone numbers. 1.06 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING: A. Protect paving slabs and accessory materials during shipment, storage and construction against moisture, soiling, staining and physical damage. B. Handle paving slabs to prevent chipping, breakage, soiling or other damage.   C. Protect adhesive materials from moisture and temperature.  Store in a dry location. 1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS: A. Comply with manufacturer's requirements regarding weather, substrate and other project conditions.   Do not install the paving slabs or adhesives during freezing weather, or on a frozen surface. B. Protect all stored materials and installed work from possible damage by other trades. 1.08 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING: A. Coordinate the sequencing, scheduling, and installation of the SRS Leveling System and the paving slabs with other related or adjacent work to ensure that the work is completed in a timely manner. 1.09 MANUFACTURERS: A. The SRS Leveling System is manufactured and installed by:   Syrstone, Inc.                Telephone: 800-458-7723   Suite 306                        FAX: 315-458-8197   201 South Main Street   North Syracuse, NY 13212 1.10 WARRANTY: A. Standard materials warranty for architectural paving slabs and the SRS Leveling System is one year.   B. Standard installation warranty for the complete system is one year. C. Extended warranties are available through single-source waterproofing system warranties. PART 2.00 - PRODUCTS 2.01 GENERAL A. The plaza deck pavement shall be constructed using architectural paving slabs         from an acceptable manufacturer and the patented SRS Leveling System. 2.02 MATERIALS A. SRS Leveling System: 1. The elevated, open draining paving slab system shall be installed using the patented SRS Leveling System. a. The SRS leveling blocks shall be 60 psi or 100 psi extruded polystyrene foam material. b. Typical SRS leveling blocks shall be 8"x8", 9 5/8" x 9 5/8", or 12"x12".   Pedestals 12" or higher shall be 12"x12".  Other project-specific pedestal sizes and shapes may be recommended c. The SRS Leveling System shall use 1/8" or 3/16" neoprene rubber SRS spacing tabs.   2. SRS Leveling System Reference Standards: a. SRS leveling blocks shall conform to the following ASTM standards:           ASTM C-78: Specification for polystyrene foam materials           ASTM C-203: Specification for polystyrene flexural strength ASTM C-272: Specification for polystyrene minimum moisture absorption ASTM D-1621: Specification for polystyrene compressive strength testing   3. SRS Leveling System Performance Standards: a. SRS leveling blocks shall be 60 psi or 100 psi polystyrene foam. b. SRS leveling blocks shall have a maximum water absorption rate of .3%. c. SRS leveling blocks shall have a flexural strength of 75 psi. C. Polystyrene Adhesive: 1. SRS leveling system adhesive shall be [Chemrex/Ohio Sealant] PL300, QB300, PL Premium or approved equal as necessitated by compatibility requirements with the immediately underlying strate. D. Waterproofing System Preparation: 1. Prior to waterproofing, the structural concrete slab and insulation layers must be designed to accommodate anticipated pedestrian loads.          2. All waterproofing, flashing, caulking, insulation, drainage mats and protection board materials, as well as the waterproofing of all deck penetrations, shall be determined and installed in accordance with waterproofing manufacturer's recommendations. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSPECTION: A. Examine all surfaces to receive the work specified herein.  Verify all dimensions of existing and subsequent construction and compare layout of deck to shop drawings and architect's drawings.  All variances of field conditions from drawings shall be reviewed and corrected prior to the installation of the paving slabs.  Notify the Contractor in writing of any conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work.  Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.02 PREPARATION: A. Barricade or otherwise isolate work area during paving slab installation and sealing.  Keep barricades in place until the entire pavement is fully installed and complete. B. Lay out pattern in straight courses, symmetrical about centerlines and correctly terminated at all edges.  Maintain alignment and patterns as shown on plans and details. 3.03 INSTALLATION: A. Preparation: 1. Prior to placing the SRS Leveling System and the concrete paving slabs, remove all foreign materials from the deck.  Sweep the protection/insulation layer with a broom to ensure deck is clean. 2. Ensure that all waterproofing, insulation and protection layers are secure and are laying flat with no pumping or movement of the layers from pedestrian traffic. B. General:   1. Paving slabs shall be free from stain, dirt, or dust. 2. Install paving slabs with skilled mechanics and employ skilled fitters at the site for necessary field cutting as units are set. C. SRS Leveling System: 1. Using a laser leveling system, establish and mark the finished elevation of the plaza deck. 2. Establish and mark the top elevation of the SRS leveling blocks by subtracting the nominal thickness of the overlying concrete pavings slabs from the finished elevation of the plaza deck.   3. Identify and transfer the layout of the paving slabs to the top l                        layer of the protection / insulation board. 4. Center and adhere the SRS leveling blocks at the intersections of the X and Y axis. 5. Level the SRS blocks using the patented SRS Leveling System, as per licensor's recommended procedures / installation manual. 6. Transfer paving slab layout to the tops of the leveled SRS blocks.   7. Install SRS spacing tabs at the intersections of the X and Y axis. 8. Place SRS leveling blocks tight against parapets and structural walls.  Field cut SRS leveling blocks at the appropriate angle, if required, to accommodate any deck elevation variation at the deck perimeter or at structural walls. 9. Install and level primary and secondary SRS leveling blocks with traversing piece where SRS leveling block locations occur over deck drains, as per licensor's recommended procedures / installation manual. 10. Adjust paving slabs and SRS leveling blocks as per licensor's recommended procedures / installation manual to maintain slab-to-slab tolerance of 1/16" or less. 11. Adjust paving slabs as required to maintain 1/8" or 3/16" +- 1/16" straight joints. 12. In the case of variable-thickness natural stone pavers or other poor-thickness tolerance pavers, pillows of non-adhesive mortar may be used to accommodate the tolerances.         3.04 CLEANING: A. Remove and replace paving slabs which are chipped, broken, stained or otherwise damaged, and re-set units that rock or do not match adjoining units as specified.        Provide new units to match adjoining units and install in the same manner as original units with the same joint spacing to eliminate evidence of replacement. B. After completion of the work, clean exposed surfaces as necessary.  If a cleaning solution is used, verify with solution manufacturer that product is compatible with the paver, polystyrene foam, protection board, and waterproofing.  Pressure washers, when using higher-pressure nozzles, may leave indelible marks on concrete pavers. 3.05 PROTECTION: A. After installation and cleaning, protect work from damage during subsequent construction activities until work is completed. B. At completion of construction work, remove all temporary protection from the site. C. Clean up and remove all debris and equipment. END OF SECTION