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Anne Whitacre, CCS CSI
Senior Member
Username: awhitacre

Post Number: 167
Registered: 07-2002
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 06:55 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I have two projects now that require "padded rooms" and its been 20 years since I did one of these. I know that there are actual pads that can be hung on the walls (and floors); there are panelized systems, and I've heard that there are pick-proof coatings that provide minimal padding but can be applied directly to walls and floors. Our owner is looking to us to make a recommendation, so what is the current state of the art on these products and system? Any recommendations or "don't ever use this" comments?

Thanks
Anne
Anonymous
 
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 07:24 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Based on two of the projects I currently have, I might need some padded walls here in my office.
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Glenda M. Horn, CSI
Junior Member
Username: glenda_horn

Post Number: 2
Registered: 09-2004
Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 09:13 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

As a student at the 2004 PRA, I became friends with another student, a lady named Lynn Russell who works for a firm in Indianapolis called,"Padded Surfaces by B&E". (She may possibly be a co-owner)

www.paddedsurfaces.com
padsurf@indy.net
I believe this is precisely what you are looking for, Anne. I remember that there was some inherent property of their product that made it stand apart as superior to the competition, something that the competition doesn't even mention, so be alert if you need to 'shop around'. I'm sure Lynn would be happy to point out what that is.
Lynn Javoroski
Senior Member
Username: lynn_javoroski

Post Number: 187
Registered: 07-2002
Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 10:58 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I have specified Gold Medal Safety Padding by Marathon Engineering Corporation. The client was happy with it even though it was quite expensive. (this was a teen psychiatric wing and we did one room)
David R. Combs, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: davidcombs

Post Number: 63
Registered: 08-2004
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:37 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

And now for the $64,000 question:

Any ideas where one would locate this under MasterFormat 2004?

Seems like there ought to be a better place than 09 77 00.

Didn't see anything under 11 70 00 that would lead me to believe it should be there.

Nothing in the Key Word Index under "cell," "wall," "padding," or "psychiatric."

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
Brett M. Wilbur
Senior Member
Username: brett

Post Number: 45
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:42 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I call it "My office"...
Richard L Matteo, AIA, CSI, CCS
Senior Member
Username: rlmat

Post Number: 101
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:45 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I thought this was standard equipment in all specifiers' offices so that we don't hurt ourselves when we bang our heads against the wall!

In all seriousness, you might want to check with someone who does correctional projects, I seem to remember running into these when doing detention facilities, but I don't remember where we specified them.
Ronald L. Geren, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: specman

Post Number: 161
Registered: 03-2003
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:51 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Good question. Personally, I'd probably place it in 11 73 00 "Patient Care Equipment" since its intended purpose is to protect (care) for the patient.

You might number and title it as 11 73 13 "Pshyciatric Padding" (notice I used a gerund to make it a work result!) :-)
Ronald L. Geren, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: specman

Post Number: 162
Registered: 03-2003
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:54 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Actually, don't call it "Pshychiatic Padding"...call it "Psychiatric Padding".

Sheesh...you'd think I'd check the spelling before posting!
Doug Brinley AIA CSI CDT
Senior Member
Username: dbrinley

Post Number: 36
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:54 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Geren using a gerund?
Ronald L. Geren, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: specman

Post Number: 163
Registered: 03-2003
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 06:01 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

You might say my WORK produces RESULTS...

Plus, Doug gets a star for getting the pronunciation of my last name. Typically, it gets the "J" sound (Jeren) or more commonly, "GREEN"...boy, I hate that one!
Doug Brinley AIA CSI CDT
Senior Member
Username: dbrinley

Post Number: 37
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 06:20 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Me too - I've been Bringly, Brinkly, Brinkely, Briney, sheesh.
Lynn Javoroski
Senior Member
Username: lynn_javoroski

Post Number: 226
Registered: 07-2002
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 06:25 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

don't get me started - the best one was "Tavonsla"
Robert Swan (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:37 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

If memory is correct the products where specified in Detention Equipment 11190 which in MF 04 is 11 19 00.

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