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SECTION 05 50 00
METAL FABRICATIONS

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Delete between //____// if not

applicable to project. Also delete any
other item or paragraph not applicable
in the section and renumber the
paragraphs.
2. Use terminology as listed and
coordinate drawings to use the same
term.
3. This section includes custom fabricated
items.
4. List additional items required by the
project.
5. VA standard details numbers are
identified in list in parenthesis
following each item; delete numbers
from project specification.

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section specifies items and assemblies fabricated from structural
steel shapes and other materials as shown and specified.
B. Items specified.
1. Support for Wall and Ceiling Mounted Items: (SD055000-01,
SD055000-02, SD102113-01, SD102600-01, SD123100-01 &
SD123100-02)
2. Frames:
3. Guards
4. Covers and Frames for Pits and Trenches.
5. Gratings
6. Loose Lintels
7. Shelf Angles
8. Gas Racks
9. Plate Door Sill
10. Safety Nosings
11. Ladders
12. Railings:
13. Catwalks and Platforms
14. Trap Doors with Ceiling Hatch
15. Sidewalk Access Doors
16. Screened Access Doors

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17. Steel Counter or Bench Top Frame and Leg

18. Steel Pipe Bollards
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Railings attached to steel stairs: Section 05 51 00, METAL STAIRS.
B. Colors, finishes, and textures: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
C. Prime and finish painting: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
D. Stainless steel corner guards: Section 10 26 00, WALL AND DOOR
PROTECTION.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

Grating, each type Floor plate

Trap door Wheel guards
Ceiling hatch Sidewalk Access door
Manhole Covers Safety nosing

C. Shop Drawings:
1. Each item specified, showing complete detail, location in the
project, material and size of components, method of joining various
components and assemblies, finish, and location, size and type of
anchors.
2. Mark items requiring field assembly for erection identification and
furnish erection drawings and instructions.
3. Provide templates and rough-in measurements as required.
D. Manufacturer's Certificates:
1. Anodized finish as specified.
2. Live load designs as specified.
E. Design Calculations for specified live loads including dead loads.
F. Furnish setting drawings and instructions for installation of anchors to
be preset into concrete and masonry work, and for the positioning of
items having anchors to be built into concrete or masonry construction.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Each manufactured product shall meet, as a minimum, the requirements
specified, and shall be a standard commercial product of a manufacturer
regularly presently manufacturing items of type specified.

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B. Each product type shall be the same and be made by the same
manufacturer.
C. Assembled product to the greatest extent possible before delivery to the
site.
D. Include additional features, which are not specifically prohibited by
this specification, but which are a part of the manufacturer's standard
commercial product.
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the
basic designation only.
B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
B18.6.1-97..............Wood Screws
B18.2.2-87(R2010).......Square and Hex Nuts
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A36/A36M-14.............Structural Steel
A47-99(R2014)...........Malleable Iron Castings
A48-03(R2012)...........Gray Iron Castings
A53-12..................Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated
Welded and Seamless
A123-15.................Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and
Steel Products
A240/A240M-15...........Standard Specification for Chromium and
Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and
Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General
Applications.
A269-15.................Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel
Tubing for General Service
A307-14.................Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile
Strength
A391/A391M-07(R2015)....Grade 80 Alloy Steel Chain
A786/A786M-15...........Rolled Steel Floor Plate
B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods,
Wire, Shapes, and Tubes
B456-11.................Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel
Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium
B632-08.................Aluminum-Alloy Rolled Tread Plate
C1107-13................Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)

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D3656-13................Insect Screening and Louver Cloth Woven from

Vinyl-Coated Glass Yarns
F436-16.................Hardened Steel Washers
F468-06(R2015)..........Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, Socket Head
Cap Screws and Studs for General Use
F593-13.................Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
F1667-15................Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes and Staples
D. American Welding Society (AWS):
D1.1-15.................Structural Welding Code Steel
D1.2-14.................Structural Welding Code Aluminum
D1.3-18.................Structural Welding Code Sheet Steel
E. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM)
AMP 521-01(R2012).......Pipe Railing Manual
AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual
MBG 531-09(R2017).......Metal Bar Grating Manual
MBG 532-09..............Heavy Duty Metal Bar Grating Manual
F. Structural Steel Painting Council (SSPC)/Society of Protective Coatings:
SP 1-15.................No. 1, Solvent Cleaning
SP 2-04.................No. 2, Hand Tool Cleaning
SP 3-04.................No. 3, Power Tool Cleaning
G. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec):
RR-T-650E...............Treads, Metallic and Nonmetallic, Nonskid
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Update materials requirements to agree
with applicable requirements (types,
grades, classes,) specified in the
referenced Applicable Publications.
2. Coordinate with structural design
criteria and specify live loads where
fork lift and other vehicles will
subject plates, gratings and trap doors
in floors or pavements to concentrated
loads.
2.1 DESIGN CRITERIA
A. In addition to the dead loads, design fabrications to support the
following live loads unless otherwise specified.
B. Ladders and Rungs: 120 kg (250 pounds) at any point.
C. Railings and Handrails: 900 N (200 pounds) in any direction at any
point.
D. Floor Plates, Gratings, Covers, Trap Doors, Catwalks, and Platforms:
500 kg/m2 (100 pounds per square foot). Use ______ kg (pounds) for

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concentrated loads. Use ____ kg/m2 (pounds per square foot) for vehicle
loads in the following areas : ____________________.
E. Manhole Covers: 1200 kg/m2 (250 pounds per square foot).
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Structural Steel: ASTM A36.
B. Stainless Steel: ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304.
C. Aluminum, Extruded: ASTM B221, Alloy 6063-T5 unless otherwise specified.
For structural shapes use alloy 6061-T6 and alloy 6061-T4511.
D. Floor Plate:
1. Steel ASTM A786.
2. Aluminum: ASTM B632.
E. Steel Pipe (Bollard): ASTM A53.
1. Galvanized for exterior locations.
2. Type S, Grade A unless specified otherwise.
3. NPS (inside diameter) as shown.
F. Cast-Iron: ASTM A48, Class 30, commercial pattern.
G. Malleable Iron Castings: A47.
H. Primer Paint: As specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
I. Stainless Steel Tubing: ASTM A269, type 302 or 304.
J. Modular Channel Units:
1. Factory fabricated, channel shaped, cold formed sheet steel shapes,
complete with fittings bolts and nuts required for assembly.
2. Form channel within turned pyramid shaped clamping ridges on each
side.
3. Provide case hardened steel nuts with serrated grooves in the top
edges designed to be inserted in the channel at any point and be
given a quarter turn so as to engage the channel clamping ridges.
Provide each nut with a spring designed to hold the nut in place.
4. Factory finish channels and parts with oven baked primer when exposed
to view. Channels fabricated of ASTM A525, G90 galvanized steel may
have primer omitted in concealed locations. Finish screws and nuts
with zinc coating.
5. Fabricate snap-in closure plates to fit and close exposed channel
openings of not more than 0.3 mm (0.0125 inch) thick stainless steel.
K. Grout: ASTM C1107, pourable type.
L. Insect Screening: ASTM D3656.
2.3 HARDWARE
A. Rough Hardware:

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1. Furnish rough hardware with a standard plating, applied after

punching, forming and assembly of parts; galvanized, cadmium plated,
or zinc-coated by electro-galvanizing process. Galvanized G-90 where
specified.
2. Use G90 galvanized coating on ferrous metal for exterior work unless
non-ferrous metal or stainless is used.
B. Fasteners:
1. Bolts with Nuts:
a. ASME B18.2.2.
b. ASTM A307 for 415 MPa (60,000 psi) tensile strength bolts.
c. ASTM F468 for nonferrous bolts.
d. ASTM F593 for stainless steel.
2. Screws: ASME B18.6.1.
3. Washers: ASTM F436, type to suit material and anchorage.
4. Nails: ASTM F1667, Type I, style 6 or 14 for finish work.
2.4 FABRICATION GENERAL
A. Material
1. Use material as specified. Use material of commercial quality and
suitable for intended purpose for material that is not named or its
standard of quality not specified.
2. Use material free of defects which could affect the appearance or
service ability of the finished product.
B. Size:
1. Size and thickness of members as shown.
2. When size and thickness is not specified or shown for an individual
part, use size and thickness not less than that used for the same
component on similar standard commercial items or in accordance with
established shop methods.
C. Connections
1. Except as otherwise specified, connections may be made by welding,
riveting or bolting.
2. Field riveting will not be approved.
3. Design size, number and placement of fasteners, to develop a joint
strength of not less than the design value.
4. Holes, for rivets and bolts: Accurately punched or drilled and burrs
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5. Size and shape welds to develop the full design strength of the parts
connected by welds and to transmit imposed stresses without permanent
deformation or failure when subject to service loadings.
6. Use Rivets and bolts of material selected to prevent corrosion
(electrolysis) at bimetallic contacts. Plated or coated material will
not be approved.
7. Use stainless steel connectors for removable members machine screws
or bolts.
D. Fasteners and Anchors
1. Use methods for fastening or anchoring metal fabrications to building
construction as shown or specified.
2. Where fasteners and anchors are not shown, design the type, size,
location and spacing to resist the loads imposed without deformation
of the members or causing failure of the anchor or fastener, and suit
the sequence of installation.
3. Use material and finish of the fasteners compatible with the kinds of
materials which are fastened together and their location in the
finished work.
4. Fasteners for securing metal fabrications to new construction only,
may be by use of threaded or wedge type inserts or by anchors for
welding to the metal fabrication for installation before the concrete
is placed or as masonry is laid.
5. Fasteners for securing metal fabrication to existing construction or
new construction may be expansion bolts, toggle bolts, power actuated
drive pins, welding, self drilling and tapping screws or bolts.
E. Workmanship
1. General:
a. Fabricate items to design shown.
b. Furnish members in longest lengths commercially available within
the limits shown and specified.
c. Fabricate straight, true, free from warp and twist, and where
applicable square and in same plane.
d. Provide holes, sinkages and reinforcement shown and required for
fasteners and anchorage items.
e. Provide openings, cut-outs, and tapped holes for attachment and
clearances required for work of other trades.
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g. Cut openings in gratings and floor plates for the passage of

ducts, sumps, pipes, conduits and similar items. Provide
reinforcement to support cut edges.
h. Fabricate surfaces and edges free from sharp edges, burrs and
projections which may cause injury.
2. Welding:
a. Weld in accordance with AWS.
b. Welds shall show good fusion, be free from cracks and porosity and
accomplish secure and rigid joints in proper alignment.
c. Where exposed in the finished work, continuous weld for the full
length of the members joined and have depressed areas filled and
protruding welds finished smooth and flush with adjacent surfaces.
d. Finish welded joints to match finish of adjacent surface.
3. Joining:
a. Miter or butt members at corners.
b. Where frames members are butted at corners, cut leg of frame
member perpendicular to surface, as required for clearance.
4. Anchors:
a. Where metal fabrications are shown to be preset in concrete, weld
32 x 3 mm (1-1/4 by 1/8 inch) steel strap anchors, 150 mm (6
inches) long with 25 mm (one inch) hooked end, to back of member
at 600 mm (2 feet) on center, unless otherwise shown.
b. Where metal fabrications are shown to be built into masonry use 32
x 3 mm (1-1/4 by 1/8 inch) steel strap anchors, 250 mm (10 inches)
long with 50 mm (2 inch) hooked end, welded to back of member at
600 mm (2 feet) on center, unless otherwise shown.
5. Cutting and Fitting:
a. Accurately cut, machine and fit joints, corners, copes, and
miters.
b. Fit removable members to be easily removed.
c. Design and construct field connections in the most practical place
for appearance and ease of installation.
d. Fit pieces together as required.
e. Fabricate connections for ease of assembly and disassembly without
use of special tools.
f. Joints firm when assembled.
g. Conceal joining, fitting and welding on exposed work as far as
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h. Do not show rivets and screws prominently on the exposed face.

i. The fit of components and the alignment of holes shall eliminate
the need to modify component or to use exceptional force in the
assembly of item and eliminate the need to use other than common
tools.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: If more than one finish
is used on project, specify applicable
finish under the item. Coordinate
paragraphs to delete finishes not used.

F. Finish:
1. Finish exposed surfaces in accordance with NAAMM AMP 500 Metal
Finishes Manual.
2. Aluminum: NAAMM AMP 501.
a. Mill finish, AA-M10, as fabricated, use unless specified
otherwise.
b. Clear anodic coating, AA-C22A41, chemically etched medium matte,
with Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker.
c. Colored anodic coating, AA-C22A42, chemically etched medium matte
with Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker.
d. Painted: AA-C22R10.
3. Steel and Iron: NAAMM AMP 504.
a. Zinc coated (Galvanized): ASTM A123, G90 unless noted otherwise.
b. Surfaces exposed in the finished work:
1) Finish smooth rough surfaces and remove projections.
2) Fill holes, dents and similar voids and depressions with epoxy
type patching compound.
c. Shop Prime Painting:
1) Surfaces of Ferrous metal:
a) Items not specified to have other coatings.
b) Galvanized surfaces specified to have prime paint.
c) Remove all loose mill scale, rust, and paint, by hand or
power tool cleaning as defined in SSPC-SP2 and SP3.
d) Clean of oil, grease, soil and other detrimental matter by
use of solvents or cleaning compounds as defined in SSPC-
SP1.
e) After cleaning and finishing apply one coat of primer as
specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
2) Non ferrous metals: Comply with MAAMM-500 series.
4. Stainless Steel: NAAMM AMP-504 Finish No. 4.

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Specify items to receive

chromium plating.

5. Chromium Plating: ASTM B456, satin or bright as specified, Service

Condition No. SC2.
G. Protection:
1. Insulate aluminum surfaces that will come in contact with concrete,
masonry, plaster, or metals other than stainless steel, zinc or white
bronze by giving a coat of heavy-bodied alkali resisting bituminous
paint or other approved paint in shop.
2. Spot prime all abraded and damaged areas of zinc coating which expose
the bare metal, using zinc rich paint on hot-dip zinc coat items and
zinc dust primer on all other zinc coated items.
2.5 SUPPORTS
A. General:
1. Fabricate ASTM A36 structural steel shapes as shown.
2. Use clip angles or make provisions for welding hangers and braces to
overhead construction.
3. Field connections may be welded or bolted.
B. For Ceiling Hung Toilet Stall:
1. Use a continuous steel channel above pilasters with hangers centered
over pilasters.
2. Make provision for installation of stud bolts in lower flange of
channel.
3. Provide a continuous steel angle at wall and channel braces spaced as
shown.
4. Use threaded rod hangers.
5. Provide diagonal angle brace where the suspended ceiling over toilet
stalls does not extend to side wall of room.
//6. Provide supports for ceiling hung pilasters at dressing booths and
entrance screen to toilet room similar to support for toilet stall
pilasters. //
C. For Wall Mounted Items:
1. For items supported by metal stud partitions.
2. Steel strip or hat channel minimum of 1.5 mm (0.0598 inch) thick.
3. Steel strip minimum of 150 mm (6 inches) wide, length extending one
stud space beyond end of item supported.
4. Steel hat channels where shown. Flange cut and flatted for anchorage
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5. Structural steel tube or channel for grab bar at water closets floor
to structure above with clip angles or end plates formed for anchors.
6. Use steel angles for thru wall counters. Drill angle for fasteners at
ends and not over 100 mm (4 inches) on center between ends.
D. For Trapeze Bars:
1. Construct assembly above ceilings as shown and design to support not
less than a 340 kg (750 pound) working load at any point.
2. Fabricate trapeze supports as shown, with all exposed members,
including screws, nuts, bolts and washers, fabricated of stainless
steel.
3. Fabricate concealed components of structural steel shapes unless
shown otherwise.
4. Stainless steel ceiling plate drilled for eye bolt.
5. Continuously weld connections where welds shown.
6. Use modular channel where shown with manufacturers bolts and
fittings.
a. Weld ends of steel angle braces to steel plates and secure to
modular channel units as shown. Drill plates for anchor bolts.
b. Fabricate eye bolt, special clamp bolt, and plate closure full
length of modular channel at ceiling line and secure to modular
channel unit with manufacturers standard fittings.
E. For Intravenous Track and Cubical Curtain Track:
1. Fabricate assembly of steel angle as shown.
2. Drill angle bent ends for anchor screws to acoustical suspension
system and angle for hanger wires.
3. Provide pipe sleeve welded to angle.
F. Supports at Ceiling for Radiographic (x-ray) Equipment:
1. Fabricate hangers braces, and track of modular channel units assembly
as shown.
2. Fabricate steel plates for anchor to structure above.
3. Drill bent plates for bolting at mid height at concrete beams.
G. For Operating Room Light:
1. Fabricate as shown to suit equipment furnished.
2. Drill leveling plate for light fixture bolts.
H. Supports in Orthopedic Brace Shop:
1. Fabricate from 25 mm (one inch) steel pipe, fasten to steel angles
above and extend to a point 150 mm (6 inches) below finished ceiling.
2. Lower end of the pipe shall have a standard pipe thread.

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3. Provide an escutcheon plate at ceiling.

I. Supports for Accordion Partition Tracks, Exercise Equipment, and Items
at Various Conditions at Suspended Ceilings:
1. Fabricate of structural steel shapes as shown.
2. Drill for anchor bolts of suspended item.
J. Supports for Communion Rail Posts in Chapel:
1. Fabricate one steel plate support for each post as shown.
2. Drill for fasteners.
2.6 FRAMES
A. Elevator Entrance Wall Opening.
1. Fabricate of channel shapes, plates, and angles as shown.
2. Weld or bolt head to jamb as shown.
3. Weld clip angles to bottom of frame and top of jamb members extended
to structure above for framed construction.
a. Provide holes for anchors.
b. Weld head to jamb members.
B. Channel Door Frames:
1. Fabricate of structural steel channels of size shown.
2. Miter and weld frames at corners.
3. Where anchored to masonry or embedded in concrete, weld to back of
frame at each jamb, 5 mm (3/16 inch) thick by 44 mm (1-3/4 inch) wide
steel strap anchors with ends turned 50 mm (2 inches), and of
sufficient length to extend at least 300 mm (12 inches) into wall.
Space anchors 600 mm (24 inches) above bottom of frame and 600 mm (24
inches) o.c. to top of jamb. Weld clip angles to bottom of jambs and
provide holes for expansion bolts.
4. Where anchored to concrete or masonry in prepared openings, drill
holes at jambs for anchoring with expansion bolts. Weld clip angles
to bottom of frame and provide holes for expansion bolt anchors as
shown. Drill holes starting 600 mm (24 inches) above bottom of frame
and 600 mm (24 inches) o.c. to top of jamb and at top of jamb.
Provide pipe spacers at holes welded to channel.
5. Where closure plates are shown, continuously weld them to the channel
flanges.
6. Weld continuous 19 x 19 x 3 mm (3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 inch) thick steel
angles to the interior side of each channel leg at the head and jambs
to form a caulking groove.

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7. Prepare frame for installation of hardware specified in Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE.
a. Cut a slot in the lock jamb to receive the lock bolt.
b. Where shown use continuous solid steel bar stops at perimeter of
frame, weld or secure with countersunk machine screws at not more
than 450 mm (18 inches) on center.
C. Frames for Breech Opening:
1. Fabricate from steel channels, or combination of steel plates and
angles to size and contour shown.
2. Weld strap anchors on back of frame at not over 600 mm (2 feet) on
centers for concrete or masonry openings.
D. Frames for Lead Lined Doors:
1. Obtain accurate dimensions and templates from suppliers of lead lined
doors, finish hardware, and hollow steel door frames.
2. Fabricate as shown for use in connection with lead lined doors.
3. Deliver assembled frames with removable shipping spreaders at top and
bottom.
4. Extend angles at jambs from floor to structural slab above. At floors
of interstitial spaces, terminate jamb sections and provide anchors
as shown.
5. Continuously weld plates and reinforcements to frame members and head
members of angle frames between jambs.
6. Weld strap anchors, not over 600 mm (24 inches) on centers, to the
back of angles for embedment in masonry or concrete unless shown
otherwise.
7. Type 15 Door Frames:
a. Structural steel angle frames with plate or bar full height to
heads. Extend reinforcing at hinge cutouts two inches beyond
cutout.
b. Fabricate top anchorage to beam side at mid height.
c. Weld clip angles to both legs of angle at top and bottom.
d. Drill clips and plates, at top and bottom for anchoring jamb
angles with two 9 mm (3/8 inch) expansion bolts at each location.
e. Cut rabbet for pivot hinges and lock strike.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: See Section 10 26 00,
WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION for interior
guards used in finished spaces. Use
structural steel items for service and
shop areas. Use paragraph B where door
frame is not used.

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2.7 GUARDS
A. Wall Corner Guards:
1. Fabricate from steel angles and furnish with anchors as shown.
2. Continuously weld anchor to angle.
B. Guard Angles for Overhead Doors:
1. Cut away top portion of outstanding leg of angle and extend remaining
portion of angle up wall.
2. Weld filler piece across head of opening to jamb angles.
3. Make provisions for fasteners and anchorage.
C. Channel Guard at Loading Platform:
1. Fabricate from steel channel of size shown.
2. Weld anchors to channels as shown.
3. Drill channel for bumper anchor bolts.
D. Edge Guard Angles for Openings in slabs.
1. Fabricate from steel angles of sizes and with anchorage shown.
2. Where size of angle is not shown, provide 50 x 50 x 6 mm (2 x 2 x 1/4
inch) steel angle with 32 x 5 mm (1-1/4 x 3/16 inch) strap anchors,
welded to back.
3. Miter or butt angles at corners and weld.
4. Use one anchor near end and three feet on centers between end
anchors.
E. Wheel Guards:
1. Construct wheel guards of not less than 16 mm (5/8 inch) thick cast
iron.
2. Provide corner type, with flanges for bolting to walls.
2.8 COVERS AND FRAMES FOR PITS AND TRENCHES
A. Fabricate covers to support live loads specified.
B. Galvanized steel members after fabrication in accordance with ASTM A123,
G-90 coating.
C. Steel Covers:
1. Use 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick floor plate for covers unless otherwise
shown. Use gratings where shown as specified in paragraph GRATINGS.
Use smooth floor plate unless noted otherwise.
2. Provide clearance at all sides to permit easy removal of covers.
3. Make cutouts within 6 mm (1/4 inch) of penetration for passage of
pipes and ducts.
4. Drill covers for flat head countersunk screws.

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5. Make cover sections not to exceed 2.3 m2 (25 square feet) in area and
90 kg (200 pounds) in weight.
6. Fabricate trench cover sections not be over 900 mm (3 feet) long and
if width of trench is more than 900 mm (3 feet)or over, equip one end
of each section with an angle or "T" bar stiffener to support
adjoining plate.
7. Use two, 13 mm (1/2 inch) diameter steel bar flush drop handles for
each cover section.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use cast iron for
manhole covers and frames not specified
under mechanical and electrical sections.
Use circular manhole covers only. Use cast
iron for exterior work.

D. Cast Iron Covers

1. Fabricate covers to support live loads specified.
2. Fabricate from ASTM A48, cast-iron, 13 mm (1/2 inch) minimum metal
thickness, cast with stiffeners as required.
3. Fabricate as flush type with frame, reasonably watertight and be
equipped with flush type lifting rings. Provide seals where
watertight covers noted.
4. Make covers in sections not over 90 kg (200 pounds) except round
covers.
E. Steel Frames:
1. Form frame from structural steel angles as shown. Where not shown use
63 x 63 x 6 mm (2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/4 inch) angles for frame openings
over 1200 mm (4 feet) long and 50 x 50 x 6 mm (2 ix 2 x 1/4 inch) for
frame openings less than 1200 mm (4 feet).
2. Fabricate intermediate supporting members from steel "T's" or angles;
located to support cover section edges.
3. Where covers are required use steel border bars at frames so that top
of cover will be flush with frame and finish floor.
4. Weld steel strap anchors to frame. Space straps not over 600 mm (24
inches) o.c., not shown otherwise between end anchors. Use 6 x 25 x
200 mm (1/4 x 1 x 8 inches) with 50 mm (2 inch) bent ends strap
anchors unless shown otherwise.
5. Drill and tap frames for screw anchors where plate covers occur.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Verify frames are
detailed to show shapes and anchors.

F. Cast Iron Frames:

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1. Fabricate from ASTM A48 cast iron to shape shown.

2. Provide anchors for embedding in concrete, spaced near ends and not
over 600 mm (24 inches) apart.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Design bar gratings in accordance with
specified ANSI/NAAMM MBG-531 or MBG-
532.
2. Use manufacture's standard load data
for selection where applicable.

2.9 GRATINGS
A. Fabricate gratings to support live loads specified and a concentrated
load as specified.
B. Provide clearance at all sides to permit easy removal of grating.
C. Make cutouts in gratings with 6 mm (1/4 inch) minimum to 25 mm (one
inch) maximum clearance for penetrations or passage of pipes and ducts.
Edge band cutouts.
D. Fabricate in sections not to exceed 2.3 m2 (25 square feet) in area and
90 kg (200 pounds) in weight.
E. Fabricate sections of grating with end-banding bars.
F. Fabricate angle frames and supports, including anchorage as shown.
1. Fabricate intermediate supporting members from "T's" or angles.
2. Locate intermediate supports to support grating section edges.
3. Fabricate frame to finish flush with top of grating.
4. Locate anchors at ends and not over 600 mm (24 inches) o.c.
5. Butt or miter, and weld angle frame at corners.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Riveted grating performs better where
subject to vehicle loads. Specify
locations where required.
2. Considered serrated bars where hazards
are constant, specify locations of
serrated gratings.

G. Steel Bar Gratings:

1. Fabricate grating using steel bars, frames, supports and other
members shown in accordance with Metal Bar Grating Manual.
2. Galvanize steel members after fabrication in accordance with ASTM
A123, G-90 for exterior gratings, gratings in concrete floors, and
interior grating where specified.
3. Interior gratings: Prime paint unless specified galvanized.
//4. Use serrated bars for exterior gratings and interior gratings in the
following areas: //

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//5. Use riveted grating in the following areas: //

H. Aluminum Bar Gratings:
1. Fabricate grating and frame assembly from aluminum as shown in
accordance with Metal Bar Grating Manual.
2. Use 25 x 5 mm (1 x 3/16 inch) minimum size bearing bars.
3. Mill finish unless specified otherwise.
//4. Use serrated bars for exterior gratings and interior gratings in the
following areas: //
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Identify interior surfaces and finish.
2. Clearly detail railing connection to
grating assembly for specified live
loads.

I. Plank Gratings:
1. Conform to Fed. Spec. RR-G-1602.
2. Manufacturers standard widths, lengths and side channels to meet live
load requirements.
3. Galvanize exterior steel gratings ASTM A123, G-90 after fabrication.
4. Fabricate interior steel gratings from galvanized steel sheet, ASTM
A525, where bearing on concrete or masonry.
5. Fabricate other interior grating from steel sheet and finish with
shop prime paint. Prime painted galvanized sheet may be used.
J. Cast Iron Gratings:
1. Fabricate gratings to support a live load of 23940 Pa (500 pounds per
square foot).
2. Fabricate gratings and frames for gutter type drains from cast-iron
conforming to ASTM A48.
3. Fabricate gratings in section not longer than 1200 mm (4 feet) or
over 90 kg (200 pounds) and fit so as to be readily removable.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate with
structural section and drawings for
specifying sizes.

2.10 LOOSE LINTELS

A. Furnish lintels of sizes shown. Where size of lintels is not shown,
provide the sizes specified.
B. Fabricate lintels with not less than 150 mm (6 inch) bearing at each end
for nonbearing masonry walls, and 200 mm (8 inch) bearing at each end
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C. Provide one angle lintel for each 100 mm (4 inches) of masonry thickness
as follows except as otherwise specified or shown.
1. Openings 750 mm to 1800 mm (2-1/2 feet to 6 feet) - 100 x 90 x 8 mm
(4 x 3-1/2 x 5/16 inch).
2. Openings 1800 mm to 3000 mm (6 feet to 10 feet) - 150 x 90 x 9 mm (6
x 3-1/2 x 3/8 inch).
D. For 150 mm (6 inch) thick masonry openings 750 mm to 3000 mm (2-1/2 feet
to 10 feet) use one angle 150 x 90 x 9 mm (6 x 3-1/2 x 3/8 inch).
E. Provide bearing plates for lintels where shown.
F. Weld or bolt upstanding legs of double angle lintels together with 19 mm
(3/4 inch bolts) spaced at 300 mm (12 inches) on centers.
G. Insert spreaders at bolt points to separate the angles for insertion of
metal windows, louver, and other anchorage.
H. Where shown or specified, punch upstanding legs of single lintels to
suit size and spacing of anchor bolts.
I. Elevator Entrance:
1. Fabricate lintel from plate bent to channel shape, and provide a
minimum of 100 mm (4 inch) bearing each end.
2. Cut away the front leg of the channel at each end to allow for
concealment behind elevator hoistway entrance frame.
SPEC WRITER NOTE Coordinate with
structural section for shelf angles part
of steel framing this paragraph is for
angles to concrete framing.

2.11 SHELF ANGLES

A. Fabricate from steel angles of size shown.
B. Fabricate angles with horizontal slotted holes for 19 mm (3/4 inch)
bolts spaced at not over 900 mm (3 feet) on centers and within 300 mm
(12 inches) of ends.
C. Provide adjustable malleable iron inserts for embedded in concrete
framing.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Where doors on a curb open onto a roof
area over base flashing provide a plate
door sill to protect base flashing and
counter flashing.
2. Use checkered plate formed to channel
shape.
3. Verify details to show channel
projecting beyond face of wall 100 mm
(4 inches), full width of door opening,
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top of roof surface; allowing for 200

mm (8 inch) minimum height of base
flashing and counter flashing.

2.12 PLATE DOOR SILL

A. Fabricate of checkered plate as detailed.
1. Aluminum Plate: ASTM B632, 3 mm (0.125 inch) thick.
2. Steel Plate: ASTM A786, 3 mm (0.125 inch thick), galvanized G90.
B. Fabricate for anchorage with flat head countersunk bolts at each end and
not over 300 mm (12 inches), o.c.
2.13 SAFETY NOSINGS
A. Fed. Spec. RR-T-650, Type C.
1. Aluminum: Class 2, Style 2.
2. Cast iron: Class 4.
B. Fabricate nosings for exterior use from cast aluminum, and nosings for
interior use from either cast aluminum or cast iron. Use one Class
throughout.
C. Fabricate nosings approximately 100 mm (4 inches) wide with not more
than 9 mm (3/8 inch) nose.
D. Provide nosings with integral type anchors spaced not more than 100 mm
(4 inches) from each end and intermediate anchors spaced approximately
375 mm (15 inches) on center.
E. Fabricate nosings to extend within 100 mm (4 inches) of ends of concrete
stair treads except where shown to extend full width.
F. Fabricate nosings to extend full width between stringers of metal stairs
and full width of door openings.
G. On curved steps fabricate to terminate at point of curvature of steps
having short radius curved ends.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Do not use ladders or ships ladders
where stairs are required by OSHA for
access by maintenance personnel to
equipment except for elevator pits.
2. Roofs require stairs to equipment.

2.14 LADDERS
A. Steel Ladders:
1. Fixed-rail type with steel rungs shouldered and headed into and
welded to rails.
2. Fabricate angle brackets of 50 mm (2 inch) wide by 13 mm (1/2 inch)
thick steel; brackets spaced maximum of 1200 mm (4 feet) apart and of

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length to hold ladder 175 mm (7 inches) from wall to center of rungs.

Provide turned ends or clips for anchoring.
3. Provide holes for anchoring with expansion bolts through turned ends
and brackets.
4. Where shown, fabricate side rails curved, twisted and formed into a
gooseneck.
5. Galvanize exterior ladders after fabrication, ASTM A123, G-90.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Verify details, show
size and dimensions of components, or
specify.

B. Aluminum Ladders:
1. Fixed-rail type, constructed of structural aluminum, with mill
finish.
2. Fabricate side rails and rungs of size and design shown, with the
rungs shouldered and headed into and welded to the rails.
3. Where shown fabrication side rails curved, twisted and formed into
gooseneck.
4. Fabricate angle brackets at top and bottom and intermediate brackets
where shown. Drill for bolting.
C. Ladder Rungs:
1. Fabricate from 25 mm (one inch) diameter steel bars.
2. Fabricate so that rungs will extend at least 100 mm (4 inches) into
wall with ends turned 50 mm (2 inches), project out from wall 175 mm
(7 inches), be 400 mm (16 inches) wide and be designed so that foot
cannot slide off end.
3. Galvanized after fabrication, ASTM A123, G-90 rungs for exterior use
and for access to pits.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Specify railings attached to steel
stairs in Section 05 51 00, METAL
STAIRS.
2. Specify loose handrail and other
railings in this section, verify
railings are detailed for compliance
with NFPA 101 in public areas.

2.15 RAILINGS
A. In addition to the dead load design railing assembly to support live
load specified.
B. Fabrication General:
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2. Standard flush fittings, designed to be welded, may be used.

3. Exposed threads will not be approved.
4. Form handrail brackets to size and design shown.
5. Exterior Post Anchors.
a. Fabricate tube or pipe sleeves with closed ends or plates as
shown.
b. Where inserts interfere with reinforcing bars, provide flanged
fittings welded or threaded to posts for securing to concrete with
expansion bolts.
c. Provide heavy pattern sliding flange base plate with set screws at
base of pipe or tube posts. // Base plates are not required on
pipe sleeves where ornamental railings occur. //
6. Interior Post Anchors:
a. Provide flanged fittings for securing fixed posts to floor with
expansion bolts, unless shown otherwise.
b. Weld or thread flanged fitting to posts at base.
c. For securing removable posts to floor, provide close fitting
sleeve insert or inverted flange base plate with stud bolts or
rivets concrete anchor welded to the base plate.
d. Provide sliding flange base plate on posts secured with set
screws.
e. Weld flange base plate to removable posts set in sleeves.
C. Handrails:
1. Close free ends of rail with flush metal caps welded in place except
where flanges for securing to walls with bolts are shown.
2. Make provisions for attaching handrail brackets to wall, posts, and
handrail as shown.
D. Steel Pipe Railings:
1. Fabricate of steel pipe with welded joints.
2. Number and space of rails as shown.
3. Space posts for railings not over 1800 mm (6 feet) on centers between
end posts.
4. Form handrail brackets from malleable iron.
5. Fabricate removable sections with posts at end of section.
6. Removable Rails:
a. Provide "U" shape brackets at each end to hold removable rail as
shown. Use for top and bottom horizontal rail when rails are
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b. Secure rail to brackets with 9 mm (3/8 inch) stainless steel

through bolts and nuts at top rail only when rails joined with
vertical members.
c. Continuously weld brackets to post.
d. Provide slotted bolt holes in rail bracket.
e. Weld bolt heads flush with top of rail.
f. Weld flanged fitting to post where posts are installed in sleeves.
7. Opening Guard Rails:
a. Fabricate rails with flanged fitting at each end to fit between
wall opening jambs.
b. Design flange fittings for fastening with machine screws to steel
plate anchored to jambs.
c. Fabricate rails for floor openings for anchorage in sleeves.
8. Gates:
a. Fabricate from steel pipe as specified for railings.
b. Fabricate gate fittings from either malleable iron or wrought
steel.
c. Hang each gate on suitable spring hinges of clamp on or through
bolted type. Use bronze hinges for exterior gates.
d. Provide suitable stops, so that gate will swing as shown.
//e. Provide padlock eyes where shown. //
9. Chains:
a. Chains: ASTM A391, Grade 63, straight link style, normal size
chain bar 8 mm (5/16 inch) diameter, eight links per 25 mm (foot)
and with boat type snap hook on one end, and through type eye bolt
on other end.
b. Fabricate eye bolt for attaching chain to pipe posts, size not
less than 9 mm (3/8 inch) diameter.
c. Fabricate anchor at walls, for engagement of snap hook of either a
9 mm (3/8 inch) diameter eye bolt or punched angle.
d. Galvanize chain and bolts after fabrication.
E. Aluminum Railings:
1. Fabricate from extruded aluminum.
2. Use tubular posts not less than 3 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness for
exterior railings.
3. Punch intermediate rails and bottom of top rails for passage of posts
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4. Where shown use extruded channel sections for top rail with 13 mm
(1/2 inch) thick top cover plates and closed ends.
5. Fabricate brackets of extruded or wrought aluminum as shown.
6. Fabricate stainless pipe sleeves with closed bottom at least six
inches deep having internal dimensions at least 13 mm (1/2 inch)
greater than external dimensions of posts where set in concrete.
F. Stainless Steel Railings:
1. Fabricate from 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) outside diameter stainless steel
tubing, ASTM A269, having a wall thickness of 1.6 mm (0.065 inch).
2. Join sections by an internal connector to form hairline joints where
field assembled.
3. Fabricate with continuous welded connections.
4. Fabricate brackets of stainless steel to design shown.
5. Fabricate stainless steel sleeves at least 150 mm (6 inches) deep
having internal dimensions at least 13 mm (1/2 inch) greater than
external dimensions of post.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: If custom designed
ornamental railings are used on the
project write paragraph describing the
requirements not shown and insert here.

//G. Ornamental Railings: //

SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Include catwalks, platforms, railings,
ladders, supports and hangers only when
not specified in structural steel
specification.
2. Coordinate to insure steel stairs for
catwalks are specified in Section 05 51
00, METAL STAIRS.
3. Design catwalks to support live load
specified.
4. Design catwalks to conform to OSHA
safety requirements.

2.16 CATWALKS
A. Fabricate catwalks including platforms, railings, ladders, supports and
hangers, and arrangement of members as shown on drawings.
B. Fabricate stairs as specified in Section 05 51 00, METAL STAIRS.
C. Fabricate steel ladders as specified under paragraph LADDERS unless
shown otherwise.
D. Fabricate steel pipe railings as specified under paragraph RAILINGS.
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1. Steel gratings as specified under paragraph gratings, either bar or

plank type.
2. Steel floor plate.
3. Aluminum floor plate.
F. Prime paint catwalk system.
2.17 TRAP DOOR AND FRAMES WITH CEILING HATCH
A. Design to support a live load as specified.
B. Frames:
1. Fabricate steel angle frame to set in concrete slabs and design to
set flush with finished concrete slab or curb. If not shown use 63 x
63 x 6 mm (2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/4 inch) angles.
2. Miter steel angles at corners and weld together.
3. Weld steel bar stops to vertical leg of frame, to support doors flush
with the top of the frame.
4. Weld steel strap anchors on each side not over 600 mm (24 inches) on
center to the backs of the frames. If not shown use 6 x 50 x 200 mm
(1/4 x 2 x 8 inch) long straps with 50 mm (2 inch bent) ends.
5. Form frames from steel angles with welded corners for reinforcing and
bracing of well lining and support of ceiling hatch.
C. Covers:
1. Use 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick steel floor plate.
2. Where double leaf covers are shown, reinforce at meeting edges.
3. Use wrought steel hinges with fixed brass pins.
a. Weld to cover.
b. Secure to frame with machine screws.
4. Where ladders occur, install hinges on the side opposite the ladder.
5. Provide two bar type drop handles, flush with cover when closed for
each leaf.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use well linings where
ceiling hatch occurs or as closure of
interstitial space when no ceiling hatch
occurs.
D. Well Lining:
1. Fabricate well linings, for access through concrete floor slabs and
suspended ceilings, from hatch to ceiling hatch or ceiling openings.
2. Use steel sheet and shapes of size and thickness as shown. If not
shown use 1.5 mm (0.0598 inch) thick steel sheet.
3. If not shown use 50 x 50 x 6 mm (2 x 2 x 1/4 inch) angle braces from
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4. Use 25 x 25 x 3 mm (1 x 1 x 1/8 inch) angle bottom flange trim welded

to well lining where no ceiling hatch occurs.
E. Ceiling Hatch:
1. Construct hatch with "T" or angle frame designed to support edge of
ceiling and hatch, weld to well lining.
2. Form hatch panels of 3 mm (1/8 inch) steel, 5 mm (3/16 inch) aluminum
or 1 mm (0.0359 inch) thick steel of pan type construction with 25 mm
(one inch) of mineral fiber insulation between.
3. Use counter balance device, hinges, latch, hangers and other
accessories required for installation and operation of hatch with not
over 90 N (20 pounds) of force.
4. Fabricate panels flush and reinforced to remain flat.
5. Locate hatch panel flush with frame.
F. Finish with baked on prime coat.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Use sidewalk doors for fuel tanks
specified under Mechanical
Specifications. When manhole cover is
not used.
2. Coordinate to insure details and
specification agree.
3. Coordinate with site specifications. Do
not duplicate in this section.

2.18 SIDEWALK DOOR

A. Use flush, watertight, gutter type design.
B. Cover fabricate of 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick, diamond pattern floor plate.
C. Use automatic lock hold open feature and be hung on two flush type heavy
bronze hinges capable of 90 degree swing on each door leaf.
D. Equip with locking and latching device and lifting devices; operable and
accessible from both sides of doors.
E. Doors removable without disturbing frame.
F. Provide gutters at all joints for drainage of water.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Use screened access doors at emergency
exit from pipe basements, between
service rooms and pipe basements, and
where shown, to vent spaces. Do not
vent conditioned spaces.
2. Verify doors are detailed; coordinate
to insure details and specifications
agree.
3. Use not less than 900 x 900 mm (3 foot
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2.19 SCREENED ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

A. Galvanized ASTM A123, G-90 after fabrication.
B. Wall frame:
1. Fabricate frame from steel angles or channels as shown.
2. Continuously weld 38 x 13 mm (1-1/2 x 1/2 inch) steel channel door
stop to angle frame. Cut out lock strike opening in channel.
3. Miter and weld channel frame at corners. Reinforce corner with 3 mm
(1/8 inch) plate angle.
4. Reinforce channel frame with 3 x 150 mm (1/8 x 6 inch) long steel
plate at channel back to cutout for latch. Cutout lock strike opening
in channel face. Drill and tap for hinge anchorage.
5. Drill jambs for 6 mm (1/4 inch) bolt anchors at top and bottom and
not over 450 mm (18 inches) between top and bottom.
6. Fabricate frame for door to sit flush with face of frame.
C. Doors
1. Fabricate door using steel channel frame with 3 mm (1/8 inch) angle
plate reinforcing at corners.
2. Miter and weld corners.
3. Fabricate lock box of 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) plate and weld to channel
surround.
4. Provide wire mesh constructed of 3.5 mm (0.135 inch) diameter
galvanized steel wire crimped and woven into 38 mm (1-1/2 inch)
diamond mesh pattern. Fasten the wire mesh to door frames by bending
the ends of each strand of wire over through channel clinched and
welded to channel door frame.
5. Weld steel plate back-bands to channel door frame at hinge stiles
only.
6. Screen on doors in exterior walls.
a. Fabricate rewirable frame for screen from either extruded or
tubular aluminum.
b. Design to allow for removing or replacement frame and screening or
adjoining items without damage.
c. Use aluminum insect screening specified.
d. Use stainless steel fasteners for securing screen to door.
D. Hardware:
1. Install hinged door to fixed frame with two 63 mm (2-1/2 inch) brass
or bronze hinges.

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2. Install lock or latch specified in Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE in

lockbox.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate with Section
06 20 00 for Countertops or Benches
requiring steel frame and legs.

2.20 STEEL COUNTER OR BENCH TOP FRAME AND LEGS

A. Fabricate channel or angle frame with mitered and welded corners as
shown.
B. Drill top of frame with 6 mm (1/4inch) holes spaced 200 mm (8 inches) on
center for securing countertop.
C. Fabricate legs of angle or pipe shapes and continuously weld to frame.
D. Finish frame with backed on enamel prime coat.
2.21 STEEL PIPE BOLLARD
Provide bollard in accordance with ASTM A53 with dimensions as shown in
standard detail SD320523-04. Anchor posts in concrete and fill solidly
with concrete with a minimum compressive strength of 17 MPa 2500psi.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Set work accurately, in alignment and where shown, plumb, level, free of
rack and twist, and set parallel or perpendicular as required to line
and plane of surface.
B. Items set into concrete or masonry.
1. Provide temporary bracing for such items until concrete or masonry is
set.
2. Place in accordance with setting drawings and instructions.
3. Build strap anchors, into masonry as work progresses.
C. Set frames of gratings, covers, corner guards, trap doors and similar
items flush with finish floor or wall surface and, where applicable,
flush with side of opening.
D. Field weld in accordance with AWS.
1. Design and finish as specified for shop welding.
2. Use continuous weld unless specified otherwise.
E. Install anchoring devices and fasteners as shown and as necessary for
securing metal fabrications to building construction as specified. Power
actuated drive pins may be used except for removable items and where
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F. Spot prime all abraded and damaged areas of zinc coating as specified
and all abraded and damaged areas of shop prime coat with same kind of
paint used for shop priming.
G. Isolate aluminum from dissimilar metals and from contact with concrete
and masonry materials as required to prevent electrolysis and corrosion.
H. Secure escutcheon plate with set screw.
3.2 INSTALLATION OF SUPPORTS
A. Anchorage to structure.
1. Secure angles or channels and clips to overhead structural steel by
continuous welding unless bolting is shown.
2. Secure supports to concrete inserts by bolting or continuous welding
as shown.
3. Secure supports to mid height of concrete beams when inserts do not
exist with expansion bolts and to slabs, with expansion bolts. unless
shown otherwise.
4. Secure steel plate or hat channels to studs as detailed.
B. Ceiling Hung Toilet Stalls:
1. Securely anchor hangers of continuous steel channel above pilasters
to structure above.
2. Bolt continuous steel angle at wall to masonry or weld to face of
each metal stud.
3. Secure brace for steel channels over toilet stall pilasters to wall
angle supports with bolts at each end spaced as shown.
4. Install diagonal angle brace where the suspended ceiling over toilet
stalls does not extend to side wall of room.
5. Install stud bolts in lower flange of channel before installing
furred down ceiling over toilet stalls.
6. Install support for ceiling hung pilasters at entrance screen to
toilet room similar to toilet stall pilasters.
C. Supports for Wall Mounted items:
1. Locate center of support at anchorage point of supported item.
2. Locate support at top and bottom of wall hung cabinets.
3. Locate support at top of floor cabinets and shelving installed
against walls.
4. Locate supports where required for items shown.
D. Support at Ceiling for X-ray Tube Stand and Radiographic Equipment:
1. Bolt modular steel channel frames to hangers as shown, anchored to
structure above.

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2. Fasten frames with modular channel manufacturers fittings, bolts, and

nuts. Space modular channel supports and hangers as shown and as
required to suit equipment furnished.
3. Install closure plates in channels at ceiling where channel opening
is visible. Coordinate and cut plates to fit tight against equipment
anchors after equipment anchors are installed.
E. Ceiling Support for Operating Light:
1. Anchor support to structure above as shown.
2. Set leveling plate as shown level with ceiling.
3. Secure operating light to leveling plate in accordance with light
manufacturer's requirements.
F. Supports for intravenous (IV) Track and Cubicle Curtain Track:
1. Install assembly where shown after ceiling suspension grid is
installed.
2. Drill angle for bolt and weld nut to angle prior to installation of
tile.
G. Support for cantilever grab bars:
1. Locate channels or tube in partition for support as shown, and extend
full height from floor to underside of structural slab above.
2. Anchor at top and bottom with angle clips bolted to channels or tube
with two, 9 mm (3/8 inch) diameter bolts.
3. Anchor to floors and overhead construction with two 9 mm (3/8 inch)
diameter bolts.
4. Fasten clips to concrete with expansion bolts, and to steel with
machine bolts or welds.
H. Supports for Trapeze Bars:
1. Secure plates to overhead construction with fasteners as shown.
2. Secure angle brace assembly to overhead construction with fasteners
as shown and bolt plate to braces.
3. Fit modular channel unit flush with finish ceiling, and secure to
plate with modular channel unit manufacturer's standard fittings
through steel shims or spreaders as shown.
a. Install closure plates in channel between eye bolts.
b. Install eyebolts in channel.
I. Support for Communion Rail Posts:
1. Anchor steel plate supports for posts as shown.
2. Use four bolts per plate, locate two at top and two at bottom.
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3.3 COVERS AND FRAMES FOR PITS AND TRENCHES

A. Set frame and cover flush with finish floor.
B. Secure plates to frame with flat head countersunk screws.
C. Set gratings loose in drainage trenches or over pits unless shown
anchored.
3.4 FRAMES FOR LEAD LINED DOORS
A. Secure jamb angle clips and plates, at top and bottom with two, 9 mm
(3/8 inch) expansion bolts to concrete.
B. Secure 150 x 90 x 13 mm (6 x 3-1/2 x 1/2 inch) angle to steel framing
for anchorage when expansion bolts to concrete is not possible.
C. Secure clips by welding to steel.
D. At interstitial spaces, anchor jamb angles as shown.
3.5 DOOR FRAMES
A. Secure clip angles at bottom of frames to concrete slab with expansion
bolts as shown.
B. Level and plumb frame; brace in position required.
C. At masonry, set frames in walls so anchors are built-in as the work
progresses unless shown otherwise.
D. Set frames in formwork for frames cast into concrete.
E. Where frames are set in prepared openings, bolt to wall with spacers and
expansion bolts.
3.6 OTHER FRAMES
A. Set frame flush with surface unless shown otherwise.
B. Anchor frames at ends and not over 450 mm (18 inches) on centers unless
shown otherwise.
C. Set in formwork before concrete is placed.
3.7 GUARDS
A. Steel Angle Corner Guards:
1. Build into masonry as the work progress.
2. Set into formwork before concrete is placed.
3. Set angles flush with edge of opening and finish floor or wall or as
shown.
4. At existing construction fasten angle and filler piece to adjoining
construction with 16 mm (5/8 inch) diameter by 75 mm (3 inch) long
expansion bolts 450 mm (18 inches) on center.
5. Install Guard Angles at Edges of // Trench // Stairwell // Openings
in Slab // Dock Leveler // Overhead Doors where shown.
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1. Install in formwork before concrete is placed.

2. Set channel flush with top of the platform.
C. Wheel Guards:
1. Set flanges of wheel guard at least 50 mm (2 inches) into pavement.
2. Anchor to walls as shown, expansion bolt if not shown.
3.8 GRATINGS
A. Set grating flush with finish floor; top of curb, or areaway wall. Set
frame so that horizontal leg of angle frame is flush with face of wall
except when frame is installed on face of wall.
B. Set frame in formwork before concrete is placed.
C. Where grating terminates at a wall bolt frame to concrete or masonry
with expansion bolts unless shown otherwise.
D. Secure removable supporting members in place with stainless steel bolts.
E. Bolt gratings to supports.
3.9 STEEL LINTELS
A. Use lintel sizes and combinations shown or specified.
B. Install lintels with longest leg upstanding, except for openings in 150
mm (6 inch) masonry walls install lintels with longest leg horizontal.
C. Install lintels to have not less than 150 mm (6 inch) bearing at each
end for nonbearing walls, and 200 mm (8 inch) bearing at each end for
bearing walls.
3.10 SHELF ANGLES
A. Anchor shelf angles with 19 mm (3/4 inch) bolts unless shown otherwise
in adjustable malleable iron inserts, set level at elevation shown.
B. Provide expansion space at end of members.
3.11 PLATE DOOR SILL
A. Install after roofing base flashing and counter flashing work is
completed.
B. Set in sealant and bolt to curb.
3.12 SAFETY NOSINGS
A. Except as specified and where preformed rubber treads are shown or
specified install safety nosings at the following:
1. Exterior concrete steps.
2. Door sills of areaway entrances curbs.
3. Exposed edges of curbs of door sills at transformer and service
rooms.
4. Interior concrete steps, including concrete filled treads of metal
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B. Install flush with horizontal and vertical surfaces.

C. Install nosing to within 100 mm (4 inches) of ends of concrete stair
treads, except where shown to extend full width.
D. Extend nosings full width of door openings.
E. Extend nosings, full width between stringers of metal stairs, and
terminate at point of curvature of steps having short radius curved
ends.
3.13 LADDERS
A. Anchor ladders to walls and floors with expansion bolts through turned
lugs or angle clips or brackets.
B. In elevator pits, set ladders to clear all elevator equipment where
shown on the drawings.
1. Where ladders are interrupted by division beams, anchor ladders to
beams by welding, and to floors with expansion bolts.
2. Where ladders are adjacent to division beams, anchor ladders to beams
with bent steel plates, and to floor with expansion bolts.
C. Ladder Rungs:
1. Set ladder rungs into formwork before concrete is placed. // Build
ladder rungs into masonry as the work progresses. //
2. Set step portion of rung 150 mm (6 inches) from wall.
3. Space rungs approximately 300 mm (12 inches) on centers.
4. Where only one rung is required, locate it 400 mm (16 inches) above
the floor.
3.14 RAILINGS
A. Steel Posts:
1. Secure fixed posts to concrete with expansion bolts through flanged
fittings except where sleeves are shown with pourable grout.
2. Install sleeves in concrete formwork.
3. Set post in sleeve and pour grout to surface. Apply beveled bead of
urethane sealant at perimeter of post or under flange fitting as
specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS on exterior posts.
4. Secure removable posts to concrete with either machine screws through
flanged fittings which are secured to inverted flanges embedded in
and set flush with finished floor, or set posts in close fitting pipe
sleeves without grout.
5. Secure sliding flanged fittings to posts at base with set screws.
6. Secure fixed flanged fittings to concrete with expansion bolts.
7. Secure posts to steel with welds.

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Clearly identify

location of aluminum and stainless
railings if not identified on drawings.

B. Aluminum Railing, Stainless Steel Railing, and Ornamental Railing Posts:

1. Install pipe sleeves in concrete formwork.
2. Set posts in sleeve and pour grout to surface on exterior locations
and to within 6 mm (1/4 inch) of surface for interior locations
except to where posts are required to be removable.
3. Apply beveled bead of urethane sealant over sleeve at post perimeter
for exterior posts and flush with surface for interior posts as
specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
C. Anchor to Walls:
1. Anchor rails to concrete or solid masonry with machine screws through
flanged fitting to steel plate.
a. Anchor steel plate to concrete or solid masonry with expansion
bolts.
b. Anchor steel plate to hollow masonry with toggle bolts.
2. Anchor flanged fitting with toggle bolt to steel support in frame
walls.
D. Removable Rails:
1. Rest rails in brackets at each end and secure to bracket with
stainless steel bolts and nuts where part of a continuous railing.
2. Rest rail posts in sleeves where not part of a continuous railing. Do
not grout posts.
E. Gates:
1. Hang gate to swing as shown.
2. Bolt gate hinges to jamb post with clamp on or through bolts.
F. Chains:
1. Eye bolt chains to pipe posts.
2. Eye bolt anchoring at walls.
a. Expansion bolt to concrete or solid masonry.
b. Toggle bolt to hollow masonry of frame wall installed support.
G. Handrails:
1. Anchor brackets for metal handrails as detailed.
2. Install brackets within 300 mm (12 inches) of return of walls, and at
evenly spaced intermediate points not exceeding 1200 mm (4 feet) on
centers unless shown otherwise.
3. Expansion bolt to concrete or solid masonry.

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4. Toggle bolt to installed supporting frame wall and to hollow masonry

unless shown otherwise.
3.15 CATWALK AND PLATFORMS
A. Expansion bolt members to concrete unless shown otherwise.
B. Bolt or weld structural components together including ladders and stairs
to support system.
C. Weld railings to structural framing.
D. Bolt or weld walk surface to structural framing.
E. Smooth field welds and spot prime damaged prime paint surface.
F. Fasten removable members with stainless steel fasteners.
3.16 SIDEWALK DOOR, TRAP DOORS, AND FRAMES
A. Set frame flush with finished concrete slab or curb.
B. Secure well linings to structure with expansion bolts unless shown
otherwise.
C. Bolt ceiling hatch to well lining angle brace and to angle iron frames
near corners and 300 mm (12 inches) on centers with not less than 9 mm
(3/8 inch) roundhead machine screws.
D. Coordinate sidewalk door drain connections with plumbing work.
3.17 SCREENED ACCESS DOOR
A. Set frame in opening so that clearance at jambs is equal and secure with
expansion bolts.
B. Use shims at bolts to prevent deformation of frame members in prepared
openings.
C. Set frame in mortar bed and build in anchors as the masonry work
progresses.
D. Grout jambs solid with mortar.
E. Secure insect screen to inside of door with stainless steel fasteners on
doors in exterior walls.
3.18 STEEL COMPONENTS FOR MILLWORK ITEMS
Coordinate and deliver to Millwork fabricator for assembly where
millwork items are secured to metal fabrications.
3.19 INSTALLATION OF STEEL PIPE BOLLARD
Set bollards vertically in concrete piers. Compressive strength of
concrete piers shall be 21MPa 3000psi. For dimensions of concrete piers
See standard detail SD320523-04.
3.20 CLEAN AND ADJUSTING
A. Adjust movable parts including hardware to operate as designed without
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and, where applicable, contact surfaces fit tight and even without
forcing or warping the components.
B. Clean after installation exposed prefinished and plated items and items
fabricated from stainless steel, aluminum and copper alloys, as
recommended by the metal manufacture and protected from damage until
completion of the project.
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