Rubbish Chute Specifications
Furnish where shown on plans 24″ diameter rubbish chute as manufactured by Western Chutes® and specified below.
Chute Material:
The chute shall be fabricated of #16 Gauge Galvannealed steel.
Intake Doors:
15″w x 18″h stainless steel faced, through pivot shaft, self-closing, positive latching, bottom-hinged, ADA compliant operated doors bearing 11/2 hour UL B label with removable stainless steel door trim having RUBBISH in embossed letters.
Discharge Door:
Type AC 1-1/2 hour UL B labeled horizontal discharge door with 165º fusible link hold open. Non-rated doors are not acceptable.
Floor Support Frames:
Support chute at each floor penetration with a fully welded support system fabricated of 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 3/16″ angle and 1-1/2″ x 3/16″ bar stock with pre-punched anchor holes as required by building conditions.
Fire Sprinklers & Wash Out:
Provide 1/2″IPS 155º fire sprinklers at alternate floors as required by code. Include a 3/4″IPS wash down head just above the top intake.
Venting:
Extend chute full diameter (24″) to 4′-0″ above the roof with integral flashing and terminate with vented hinged cap for cleaning and accessibility.
Soiled Linen Chute Specifications
Furnish where shown on plans 24″ diameter soiled linen chute as manufactured by Western Chutes® and specified below.
Chute Material:
The chute shall be fabricated of #16 Gauge Satin Coat Galvannealed steel.
Intake Doors:
21″w x 21″h stainless steel faced, through pivot shaft, self-closing, positive latching, side hinged, ADA compliant operated doors bearing 1-1/2 hour UL label with removable stainless steel door trim having SOILED LINEN in embossed letters.
Discharge Door:
Type “H” 24″ x 30″ top-hinged 1-1/2 hour UL B labeled vertical discharge door with 165º fusible link counterbalance hold open. Impact area to be reinforced with a #12 gauge impact plate. Hopper to have 2″ drain flange and angle iron four posted structural support frame.
Floor Support Frames:
Support chute at each floor penetration with a fully welded support system fabricated of 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 3/16″ angle and 1-1/2″ x 3/16″ bar stock with pre-punched anchor holes as required by building conditions.
Fire Sprinklers & Wash Out:
Provide 1/2″IPS 155º fire sprinklers at alternate floors as required by code. Include a 3/4″IPS wash down head just above the top intake.
Venting:
Extend chute full diameter (24″) to 4′-0″ above the roof with integral flashing and terminate with vented hinged cap for cleaning and accessibility.
Ensuring our chutes are easy to use by everyone, Western Chutes® offers both the bottom hinged and side hinged hand-operated doors with ADA compliant lever handles and operation. Our door handles are located between 38″ to 48″ above the floor, depending on the door size, complying with both forward and side reach handle height requirements. Even our electrical interlocks can be specified with ADA compliant palm buttons.