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DIVISION 05
METALS

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05120.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: This section contains requirements for fabricating and erecting steel elements of structural
steel frames, which include:
1. Beams, girders, purlins and girts
2. Columns and posts
3. Trusses
4. Bracing
5. Base plates and cap plates
6. Materials connecting structural steel to structural steel, including elements of structural shapes, plates,
fasteners and welds
7. Struts, tie rods and sag rods forming part of a structural steel frame
8. Roof and floor frames of standard structural shapes
9. Hangers supporting structural steel
10. Door frames and lintels connected to structural steel frames
11. Seat and shelf angles connected to structural steel for supporting roof deck, floor deck, floor plate, grating
and masonry
12. Expansion joints connected to structural steel frames
13. Wedges and shims
14. Grillage beams and girders
15. Shop connected beam bearing plates
16. Monorail elements of standard structural shapes connected to structural steel frames
17. Crane rails, splices, stops, bolts and clamps
18. Shop connected anchors and shear connectors
19. Slide bearings

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20. Reinforcing of existing structural steel

21. Adhesive Anchor Rods Drilled into Top of Machine Drilled Piers
22. Grout under column base plates
B. Related Work Specified In Other Sections:
1. Unit Masonry for anchors to secure masonry to structural steel elements - Division 4
2. Steel Joists and Joist Girders - Division 5
3. Metal Roof Deck - Division 5
4. Metal Floor Deck - Division 5
5. "Metal Fabrications" for concrete slab edge angles and channels, loose steel lintels and plates, and
checkered and plain floor and tread plate, metal stairs, handrails, gratings and other miscellaneous metal
work consisting of steel framing shown on the architectural drawings - Division 5
6. Special Coatings for compatibility of finish coatings with primer paint - Division 9
7. Painting for compatibility of finish paint with primer paint. Division 9
C. Items installed but not furnished under this section:
1. Air supply houses in truss space are furnished under Division 15 Section covering Industrial Indoor
Heating and Cooling Units.
D. Items furnished but not installed under this section:
1. Cast-in-place anchor rods for columns and beams bearing on concrete are installed under Division 3
Section covering Cast-in-place Concrete and Division 2 Section covering Machine Drilled Piers.
2. Anchor rods for columns and beams bearing on masonry and set in during masonry construction are
installed under Division 4 Section covering Unit Masonry.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Make all field measurements necessary for detailing, fabricating and installing reinforcing and new members to
be connected to existing structures or for reworking existing members. Identify existing reinforcing or
members not shown on the drawings and note anything that would prohibit installation as shown on the
drawings.
B. If items indicated are not readily available, substitutions may be proposed, but must be approved by the
Registered Design Professional before submitting shop drawings.
C. Incorporate Contractor requested, Registered Design Professional approved, substitutions at no additional cost
to the Owner.
D. Make the end connections of all members with at least 2 ASTM A325 bolts or equivalent weld, unless
otherwise noted or approved by the Registered Design Professional.
E. Do not use bolts less than ¾ inch in diameter, unless otherwise noted.
F. Match existing holes in the structural steel of the existing buildings, and drill or punch new holes, as required,
to assure proper alignment of new roofs and floors with the existing.
G. Provide double angle truss end connections with at least the following, unless otherwise noted:
1. Six bolts in single shear or 3 bolts in double shear for main connections

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2. Two bolts for secondary connections

H. Provide symmetrical double angles truss to column connections with bolts designed for eccentricity and prying
action, with the working points on the column centerline.
I. Detail all copes to provide a maximum gap of 1/2 inch from the adjacent member.
J. Detail all structural steel members with connection angles bolted to their web to satisfy "block shear"
requirements for slip-critical connections, even if bearing-type bolts are used.
K. Begin beam or plate girder connection angles near the top of the web and extend them down to at least 1/2 of
the beam or plate girder depth. Do not extend the connection angles beyond the bottom of the web, unless
otherwise noted.
L. Connect gusset plates for diagonal bracing to all intersecting members, unless otherwise noted.
M. Use a minimum fillet weld size of 3/16 inch. Proportion the size and length of all fillets to not locally
overstress the connected members.
N. Design fillet welds connecting angles or other unsymmetrical sections according to the stress distribution to the
individual lines of welds.
O. Provide continuous seal welds, ground smooth, at all door and sash frame joints that will be permanently
exposed to the weather, so that there are no non-weathertight spaces between pieces of built-up members or
between adjacent members.
P. Do not splice members unless otherwise noted or approved by the Registered Design Professional.
Q. Design tension splices to develop the full section regardless of the member stresses at the splice location,
unless otherwise noted.
R. Design compression splices for the full capacity of the member with consideration of the governing
slenderness ratio at the splice location, unless otherwise noted. Place compression splices at or near places of
lateral support.
S. Chords of trusses longer than sixty feet may be spliced at points where stresses are less than 2/3 of the
maximum.
T. Provide seat and shelf angles, as required, to support roof deck, floor deck, floor plate, grating, and masonry.
Design the connections of seat and shelf angles to develop the strength of the angles.
U. Provide weep holes to prevent accumulation of water during construction or of condensation afterward for all
steel members which may be capable of holding water, such as upturned channels, horizontally placed beams,
composite members, etc. When not shown on the drawings, provide 9/16 inch holes spaced a maximum of 8
feet. Show these weep holes clearly on the shop drawings.
V. After columns have been positioned and plumbed and framing members attached and aligned, tighten anchor
rods. Do not remove shims, but if protruding, cut off flush with edge of base plate before packing with
non-shrink grout. Pack grout solidly between bearing surfaces to ensure that no voids remain.
W. Provide crane rails in standard mill lengths, except at ends of runways in order to stagger joints, or as
otherwise noted. Stagger joints at least 10 feet.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code
(e.g., Item [L]). Refer to Division 1 General Requirements for definition of codes, types of submittals and the
administrative requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining to
this Section are specified under this Article.

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B. Submit product data or manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions. Include laboratory test
reports and other data to show compliance with specifications (including specified codes and standards) for the
following:
1. Structural steel primer paint [P]
2. Crane rail splices and clamps [P]
3. Touch-up paint for galvanized members and connections [P]
4. Slide bearings [P]
5. Proposed substitutions [P]
C. Keep material certification data on file at the project site, subject to the above submittal requirements when
requested by the Registered Design Professional, for the following:
1. Structural steel (each type), including certified copies of mill reports covering chemical and physical
properties.
2. Bolts (each type), including nuts and washers.
3. Anchors and shear connectors.
D. Structural Steel Shop Drawings [D]: Submit shop drawings including complete details and schedules for
fabrication and assembly of structural steel members and reinforcing pieces.
1. Include the WFG Project Number on all drawings as part of the drawing identification number required by
the Special Conditions.
2. Do not reproduce design drawings for use as erection drawings. Prepare erection drawings, complete with
all necessary plans, elevations, and sections, to indicate the composition and size of members and their
relative positions vertically and horizontally from floor lines and column centers. Use the letter "E" as the
first digit of the sheet number required by the Special Conditions to indicate erection drawings.
3. Indicate the shape and size of all members and design drawing marks of all assemblies (trusses, sway
frames, door frames, door headers, etc.) on the erection and detail drawings, in addition to detailing piece
marks. Use detailing piece marks such as 24B3, 17T4, 143C2 for beams, trusses, columns, and other piece
types. The numbers preceding the letter in the piece mark shall identify the drawing that includes the
detailing of the piece and shall be the sheet number portion of the shop drawing identification number.
4. Each submittal shall include erection drawings indicating marks of all members, assemblies, and loose
pieces included in the submittal.
5. Include details of lengths, cuts, holes, connections, camber, slots, splices, and other pertinent data.
6. The principal lines of all members shall be indicated in details of all pieces.
7. Indicate welds by standard AWS symbols, distinguishing between shop and field welds. Show location,
size, length, and type of each weld.
8. Indicate type, location, size, length, and grip of each bolt, distinguishing between shop and field bolts, and
between slip-critical and bearing-type bolts.
9. Indicate paint free areas and surfaces as specified under Shop Painting.
10. Provide setting drawings, templates, and directions for installation of anchor rods and other anchorages to
be installed as work of other sections. Include all required dimensions, both horizontal and vertical,
including tolerances, for the accurate setting of such items.
11. Shop drawings submitted for review that include notes such as "Engineer Verify" where design drawings

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include notes such as "Verify with Equipment Purchased," or "Field Verify," will be returned without
reviewing.
E. Primer Paint [L]: Submit a Letter of Compliance from the paint manufacturer, prior to shipping any fabricated
painted steel to the project site, certifying that the primer is being applied with proper equipment, in the proper
manner.
F. Maintain copies of each survey conducted, showing elevations and locations of base plates and anchor rods to
receive structural steel and final elevations and locations for major members. Indicate discrepancies between
actual installation and contract documents. Submittal of surveys will only be required when necessary to
resolve discrepancies.
G. Submit Unit, Alternate or Separate Prices for the following as noted:
1. Unit price for structural steel completely fabricated and erected. Billings based on unit price shall have
weights calculated in accordance with the AISC Code of Standard Practice.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with applicable provisions of the most recent edition of the following specifications and documents, unless
otherwise noted:
1. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges"
2. AISC "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings–Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design"
3. ASTM A6/A6M, "Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Steel Plates, Shapes, Sheet Piling
and Bars for Structural Use"
4. Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or
A490 Bolts"
5. American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1, "Structural Welding Code–Steel"
6. The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) "Steel Structures Painting Manual, Volume 2, Systems and
Specifications"
7. ASTM A143, "Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against Embrittlement of Hot-dip Galvanized Structural Steel
Products and Procedure for Detecting Embrittlement"
8. ASTM A384, "Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against Warpage and Distortion During Hot-dip Galvanizing of
Steel Assemblies"
9. ASTM A385, "Standard Practice for Providing High-quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-dip)"
10. ASTM A780, "Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-dip Galvanized Coatings"
B. Qualifications for Welding Work:
1. Use only AWS pre-qualified weld joints. AWS provisions for qualifying other weld joints are not permitted.
2. Qualify welding operators in accordance with AWS qualification requirements.
3. Obtain and maintain certification that welders have satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests.
4. If recertification of welders is required, retesting will be the Contractor's responsibility.
C. At all locations where work related to this section is being performed, maintain copies of the specified documents
applicable to that work.
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qualified inspection agency. Such inspections and tests will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing
materials and fabrication procedures in compliance with specified requirements.
E. Details shown are typical. Similar details apply to similar conditions, unless otherwise noted. The details show only
the general methods of connections, therefore, they do not necessarily show all minor pieces required or specified
herein. Verify dimensions at the site whenever possible without causing delay in the work.
F. Promptly notify the Registered Design Professional whenever the design intent for members and connections for any
portion of structure is not indicated clearly enough to develop shop drawings for the pieces.
G. Project Meeting for Structural Steel Detailing
1. At least 7 days prior to beginning shop drawings, hold a meeting in the Architect-Engineer’s office to discuss
detailing procedures.
2. Invite representatives concerned with structural steel detailing to the meeting. Attendees shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
a. Contractor’s superintendent
b. Structural steel fabricator
c. Structural steel detailer
d. Architect-Engineer
e. Owner
3. The Architect-Engineer shall distribute an agenda in advance, chair the meeting, and provide minutes of the meeting
to attendees and the Owner.
4. At least 14 days prior to the meeting submit proposed connections, procedures, calculations, and alternatives to the
Architect-Engineer for review.
H. Furnish sets of Architect-Engineer reviewed shop and erection drawings to the shop inspector, Field Inspector, and
others whose work pertains to or is affected by this Work.
I. Record Documents
1. As-Built Drawings [D]: Upon completion of erection of steel, and prior to Final Payment, furnish as-built structural
steel shop, erection, and anchor rod setting drawings. Submit to Architect Engineer and GM-WFG each 1-copy of
record shop drawings CD-ROM. For CD file format requirements refer to WFG Graphic Standard Document
NAO-0067. The drawings used in CD format shall be void of marks and stamps and shall show as-built
conditions.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store and handle materials in accordance with the AISC Code of Standard Practice, except for the following
additional requirements, and as otherwise noted:
1. Store materials to permit easy access for inspection and identification. Keep steel members off ground by using
pallets, platforms, or other supports. Protect steel members and packaged materials from deterioration, buckling,
kinking, distortion and contamination.
2. Do not store materials on the structure in a manner that might cause distortion or damage to members or supporting
structures. Repair or replace damaged materials or structures as directed.
3. Require adequate dunnage for rail and carrier shipments to prevent damage in transit.
4. Remove any mud from steel before erection.

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05120.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

A. Structural Steel Shapes, Plates and Bars:

1. ASTM A992 for all wide flange members and tees split from wide flange members as noted on the drawings.
2. ASTM A36/A36M for plates, bars, angles, channels and other members as noted on the drawings.
B. Cold-Formed Steel Tubing: ASTM A500, Grade B.
C. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Type E, Grade B.
D. Anchor Rods: ASTM F1554, Grade 55, with weldability supplement S1 (with the carbon equivalent formula in ASTM
F1554 Section S1.5.2.1), threaded and nutted top and bottom, unless otherwise noted, with ASTM A563, Grade A,
heavy hexagon carbon steel nuts, and ASTM F436, Type 1, hardened carbon steel washers.
E. High-Strength Threaded Fasteners: ASTM A325, Type 1, heavy hexagon, quenched and tempered medium-carbon
steel structural bolts, with ASTM A563, Grade C, heavy hexagon carbon steel nuts, and ASTM F436, Type 1,
hardened carbon steel washers.
F. High-Strength Threaded Fasteners: ASTM A490, Type 1, heavy hexagon, quenched and tempered alloy steel
structural bolts, with ASTM A563, Grade DH, heavy hexagon carbon steel nuts, and ASTM F436, Type 1, hardened
carbon steel washers.
G. Electrodes for Welding: E70XX series, low hydrogen for shielded metal arc gas, gas metal arc or flux-cored arc
welding processes and F7X series for submerged arc welding, unless otherwise noted.
H. Structural Steel Primer Paint: A [light gray] [white], lead and chromate free, rust inhibitive alkyd primer meeting or
exceeding the performance requirements of SSPC-Paint 25.
1. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following, or other as approved by the
Architect-Engineer:
a. Light Gray Primers
1) Sherwin-Williams , Ken Kromik Metal Primer B50AZ6
2) PPG Industries , MULTIPRIME Fast Dry 2.8 VOC 94-269
3) ICI/Devoe Paints 4180-6120 Gray
4) Tnemec Co. 10-1009 Gray
5) M.A. Bruder & Sons 073-267 Gray
6) Southern Coatings 1-2969 Gray
7) Carboline Co. Multi-Guard GP 5 UP - Gray
8) Keeler & Long, Inc. , 6060 Tri-Polar Gray
9) Michigan Industrial Finishes Corp. HS10-299 Gray
b. White Primers
1) Sherwin-Williams , Ken Kromik Universal Metal Primer B50WZ1

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2) PPG Industries , MULTIPRIME Fast Dry 2.8 VOC UC-87019

3) ICI/Devoe Paints 4180-1000 White
4) Tnemec Co. 99W White
5) Keeler & Long, Inc. , 6040 Tri-Polar White
6) Michigan Industrial Finishes Corp. HS10-315 White
7) Carboline Co. Multi-Guard GP 5 - White
8) Southern Coatings 1-5042 White
c. Finish/Primer
1) Sherwin-Williams , Steel Spec Universal Primer/Finish White B50WW8
2) International Paint LLC , Devoe Coatings Devguard 4180-1000 White
3) Carboline , Multi-Guard GP 14 DTM
I. Structural Steel Primer Paint: A 2-component, polyamide epoxy, rust inhibitive, light gray primer meeting or
exceeding the performance requirements of SSPC-Paint 22.
1. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following, or other as approved by the
Architect-Engineer:
a. The Sherwin-Williams Company , Recoatable Epoxy Primer Gray B67A5/B67V5
b. PPG Industries , MULTIPRIME EFD Gray Primer 94-109
c. International Paint LLC , Devoe Coatings Devran 223 Light Gray (223B2675)
d. Tnemec Co. Poxiprime II Gray Series N68
e. Southern Coatings Dura-Pox 346-6042 Gray
f. Keeler & Long, Inc. , 3200/8707 Kolor-Poxy Gray
g. Carboline Co. Carboguard 893 SG
J. Shear Connectors: ASTM A108, headed stud-type, in accordance with AWS D1.1.
1. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following, or other as approved by the Registered
Design Professional:
a. The Nelson Stud Welding Co. Fluxed Shear Connector Studs
b. Enrico Products Blue Arc Shear Connector Studs
c. KSM Shear Connectors
K. Crane Rails: Steel, heat treated by the manufacturer's standard practice, as follows:
1. ASTM A1, Supplementary Requirement S3, for rails 60 to 100 pounds per yard
2. ASTM A759, for rails more than 100 pounds per yard
3. Manufacturer's specification and tolerances for rails less than 60 pounds per yard
L. Crane rail splices: Crane rail manufacturer's standard double splice bars.
M. Galvanizing: Hot-dipped zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A123 for structural shapes, including plates, bars and
strips, and in accordance with ASTM A153 for nuts, bolts and other hardware.

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N. Galvanizing Repair Paint: SSPC-Paint 20, high-zinc-dust-content paint for regalvanizing welds and repair painting
galvanized steel.
O. Non-Shrink Grout:
1. Pre-mixed, non-shrink, non-metallic grout consisting of aggregate base, portland cement sand, and with necessary
plasticizers, densifiers and other control ingredients.
2. Non-shrink grout shall conform to ASTM C1107, Grade B, when tested at a fluid consistency of 25 to 30 seconds
per CRD 611/ASTM C939 at temperature extremes of 45 and 90 degree F and an extended working time of 30
minutes.
3. Non-shrink grout shall have a minimum compressive strength of 7,500 pounds per square inch at 28 days.
4. Non-shrink grout manufacturers:
a. Dayton Superior "Sure-Grip High Performance Grout"
b. Euclid Chemical Company, Inc. "Hi-Flow Grout"
c. L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. "Duragrout”"
d. Master Builders, Inc. "928"
e. U.S. Grout Corporation "Five Star Grout"
2.2 Assemblies

A. Slide bearings: Structural steel plates with a 3/32 inch thick surface of reinforced "Teflon" TFE fluorocarbon resin on
opposing faces, permanently bonded to prepared steel surfaces with high temperature epoxy, factory cured under
precise heat and pressure in hydraulic presses.
1. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following, or other as approved by the Registered
Design Professional:
a. Fluorocarbon Co. Fluoroglide
b. Con-Serv Con-Slide
B. "Floating" type crane rail clamps, including bolts and filler plates, recommended by the rail manufacturer. The filler
plates must be of such thickness to provide a maximum total "float" of 9/16 of an inch and be eccentrically punched to
provide adjustment and alignment in the field.
C. "Fixed" type crane rail clamps, including bolts and filler plates, recommended by the rail manufacturer. The filler
plates must be of such thickness to provide direct contact of the clamp with the rail and be eccentrically punched to
provide adjustment and alignment in the field.

2.3 Fabrication

A. Fabricate and assemble structural assemblies in shop to the greatest extent possible.
B. Use AISC Code of Standard Practice dimensional tolerances.
C. Paint surfaces that will be inaccessible after shop assembly, but exposed to weather after erection or installation,
before assembling.
D. All trusses are to be shop welded, unless otherwise noted. Weld or bolt other shop connections, as indicated.
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punch perpendicular enlarge
holes by burning. Use only standard holes, unless otherwise noted. Slotted holes must have straight and smooth sides.
F. Provide holes in base plates for anchor rods that are 5/16 of an inch greater in diameter than the rods, unless otherwise
noted.
G. Provide holes in columns and trusses for future connections where future expansion is indicated on the drawings.
H. Holes are allowed in tensioned members only if drilled or punched and fully developed local reinforcement extending
12 inches beyond the holes is provided.
I. Cut all copes perpendicular to metal surfaces, unless otherwise noted, with straight lines and smooth curves, free from
burrs.
J. Fabricate truss web members as follows, unless otherwise noted on the drawings:
1. Double angle members with long legs back to back
2. Long legs of diagonals toed down
3. Long legs of verticals toed toward the center of the truss
K. Provide welded filler plates for truss, sway frame, and bracing members composed of 2 angles, with the quantity and
spacing in accordance with AISC specifications for built-up members.
L. Fabricate all trusses, except floor trusses, with a camber of 1/8 inch per 10 feet of length, unless otherwise noted.
M. Provide holes in structural steel for the attachment of wood blocking, wood nailers and similar items where bolting of
such items is noted on the Architectural drawings.
N. Prepare steel surfaces to receive headed stud-type shear connectors as recommended by the manufacturer of the shear
connectors and install the connectors noted as shop installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
O. Extend web plates of crane girders composed of plates and angles up and chip or grind flush with the surface of the top
flange angles to insure that the crane load will bear directly on the web plates.
P. Mill or grind ends of crane rails to provide a joint with no clearance except that a variation of 1/64 of an inch out of
square is allowed if burrs are removed. Variation from square vertically is acceptable only if the rails are short at the
base. Do not chamfer the ends of crane rails unless otherwise noted.
Q. Space holes in crane rails and splice bars to provide a draw fit to insure a tight smooth joint.

2.4 Shop Painting

A. Prepare steel surfaces to be painted in accordance with SSPC-SP 6, "Commercial Blast Cleaning," to achieve the
applicable commercial blast cleaning standards of SSPC-Vis1. Remove burrs by grinding. Remove completely any
weld-spatter metal, slag and other extraneous weld deposit products adhering to the steel. Do not use wet abrasive
blasting.
B. Require the approved prime paint manufacturer to visit the steel fabricating shop(s) to observe the paint application
procedures and techniques and verify that the paint is being applied properly for the maximum intended coating
performance.
C. Shop-paint all steel surfaces, unless otherwise noted, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and at a rate to
provide a dry film thickness of not less than 2.5 mils [or 3.0 mills for primer/finish paint], but not less than the
thickness recommended by coating manufacturer. Prime paint shall be applied only when the surface and ambient
temperatures are above forty degrees Fahrenheit (or higher, if specified by the manufacturer).
D. Use painting methods that result in full coverage of joints, corners, edges, and exposed surfaces and provides a smooth
and even coat, free of orange peels, streaks, runs or sags, suitable for the application of finish painting. Avoid dry
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E. Do not paint surfaces within 2 inches of field welds or field-welded shear connectors.
F. Do not paint contact surfaces at slip critical bolted connections.
G. Do not paint surfaces scheduled to receive adhered application fireproofing.
H. Do not paint the top surface of the top flange of beams that will receive shear connectors for composite construction.
I. Do not paint crane rails.
J. Do not paint members to be galvanized.
K. Do not paint steel that will be embedded in concrete or masonry. Paint only the surfaces that will be exposed for
members that will be partially embedded in concrete or masonry.
2.5 Source Quality Control

A. Owner will engage an independent testing and inspection agency to verify material and welder certifications, inspect
high-strength bolted and welded connections, perform tests, and prepare reports.
B. Inspection and testing will include, but is not limited to:
1. Inspection of fit-up before welding
2. Visual inspection of all welds
3. Non-destructive testing of some welds using radiography, ultrasonics, magnetics and penetrants in combination or
singularly
4. Visual inspection of all bolted connections
5. Testing of some bolt installations
6. Visual inspection of all shear connectors
7. Testing of some shear connectors
C. The testing agency will document the types and locations of non-conformances found and the work required and
performed to correct deficiencies.
D. Only welds done by welders with current AWS certification for the type of joint will be accepted.
E. Promptly remove and replace materials or fabricated components that do not comply with requirements and cannot be
brought into compliance with specified methods or methods approved by the Registered Design Professional.
F. Correct deficiencies in structural steel work that inspections and laboratory test reports have indicated to be not in
compliance with requirements. The Contractor is responsible for all costs in connection with the re-work,
re-inspection and re-testing necessary to confirm compliance of corrected work.

05120.3 EXECUTION

3.1 Examination

A. Survey elevations of concrete and masonry bearing surfaces, and locations of anchor rods and similar devices, using a
surveyor's transit and surveyor's level, before erection work proceeds. Report any discrepancies to the Registered
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Design proceed compensating
adjustments to structural steel work have been approved by the Registered Design Professional. Bear all costs
associated with any delay or alterations in the steel work considered necessary to overcome such discrepancies when
surveys are not made or the Registered Design Professional is not notified.

3.2 Preparation

A. Alterations and repairs to existing building construction, other than structural steel, required for the erection of new
structural steel will be by others.
B. Protection of openings made in existing buildings to permit connections of new structural steel to existing structural
steel will be by others.
C. Provide, maintain, and remove at the conclusion of work, all other temporary protection required to properly protect
existing construction during steel erection.

3.3 Erection

A. Provide temporary shores, guys, braces, and other supports during erection to keep structural steel secure, plumb, and
in alignment against temporary construction loads. Remove temporary supports when permanent structural steel,
connections, and bracing are in place and grouting under base plates is completed.
B. Provide all required field fabrications and connections in accordance with the requirements for shop fabrications and
connections, unless otherwise noted.
C. Remove existing structural steel members only as noted at interface with new work.
D. Any existing steel that is removed, but not required in the new work, will remain the property of the Owner. Neatly
stockpile such material on the premises as directed by the Owner or the Owner’s Designated Representative for
Design.
E. Provide 2 nuts and washers for each anchor bolt at column base plates and at least 1 nut and washer for each anchor
bolt at beam bearing plates.
F. Set columns on heavy hex leveling nuts installed at the proper elevation. Do not use leveling plates. Steel shims or
leveling nuts may be used for loose base plates and beam bearing plates.
G. Bolt all field connections, unless otherwise noted.
H. Attach other structural members accurately to lines and elevations indicated. Clean bearing surfaces and other surfaces
that will be in permanent contact before assembling. Align and adjust various members to achieve proper alignment of
the structure in each bay before proceeding with the next bay.
I. After structure is plumbed, tighten both the upper and lower nuts on column anchor rods.
J. Do not use gas-cutting torches in the field for correcting fabrication errors. If members do not fit or holes do not
match, ream out holes and use the next larger size bolt. If connections require new holes, drill new holes. Do not make
such corrections without prior approval of the Registered Design Professional.
K. Do not do any field welding without the advance written approval of the Registered Design Professional and the
Owner. All AWS requirements for preheat and heated enclosures (when field welding is done in cold weather) will be
strictly enforced. Use only the manual shielded metal arc process for all field welding.
L. Hoist sections of air handling units, delivered by others, into position and attach to steel framing. Connections
between sections and final hook-ups will be by others.

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M. Install headed stud-type shear connectors in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
N. On exposed welded construction remove any erection bolts, fill holes with plug welds and grind smooth at exposed
surfaces.
O. When installing non-shrink grout below base plates, ensure that contact surfaces are free of dust, dirt, standing water,
oil, grease, laitance, and other contaminants that would be detrimental to the proper installation and performance of
the specified grout.
P. Provide crane rail splices using the flash butt welding method. After welding, remove excess material from around the
rail profile, including the bottom, by grinding.
Q. Align the crane rail on 1 side of a craneway with a surveyor's instrument. Gauge the opposite rail from the first side by
using a certified tape with a pull of approximately fifteen to eighteen pounds. Keep the same pull on all measurements,
taken every 10 feet for the full length of the runway, making suitable adjustments at these intervals including all
necessary readjustments when checked for backsight and foresight readings, so that final tolerance from true line and
level shall not exceed 1/8 inch.

3.4 Field Painting

A. After erection, clean all surfaces of the members so they will be suitable for application of finish paint.
B. After erection of non-galvanized members apply a touch-up coat of same paint as used for the shop coat to all scarred,
chafed, and other areas where shop primer has been damaged, and to all field bolts, welds, and adjacent areas left
unpainted in the shop and where lack of shop primer has allowed rust to form. Areas around bolt heads shall be
thoroughly "brushed-in" to insure adequate paint coverage.
C. After erection of galvanized members apply a touch-up coat of galvanizing repair paint to all scarred, chafed, and
other areas where galvanizing has been damaged, and to all field bolts and welds. Areas around bolt heads shall be
thoroughly "brushed-in" to insure adequate paint coverage.
D. Bear all costs associated with others scraping off the shop coat of paint and re-priming the parts if it is required in
order to properly apply finish paint.

3.5 Field Quality Control

A. All of the provisions of source quality control apply to field quality control.

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DIVISION 05
METALS

05210 - STEEL JOISTS & JOIST GIRDERS

05210.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Provide steel joists, joist girders, bridging, bracing and attachment hardware.
B. Related Work Specified In Other Sections:
1. Unit Masonry Assemblies – Division 4
2. Structural Steel – Division 5
3. Metal Roof Deck – Division 5
4. Metal Floor Deck – Division 5
5. Metal Fabrications – Division 5
6. Painting – Division 9

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Steel joists and joist girders shall be designed, manufactured, handled and erected in compliance with this
specification, the design drawings and the following Steel Joist Institute (SJI) publications.
1. Standard Specifications for Open Web Steel Joists – K-Series
2. Standard Specifications for Longspan and Deep Longspan Steel Joists – LH & DLH-Series
3. Standard Specifications for Joist Girders
4. Recommended Code of Standard Practice for Steel Joists and Joist Girders
5. SJI Technical Digest #9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
B. Owner’s Designated Representative for Construction (General Contractor) shall coordinate all design and erection
details between Owner’s Designated Representative for Design (Architect/Engineer), Joist Manufacturer, Structural
Steel Fabricator/Erector, Concrete Contractor and Masonry Contractor.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code (e.g., Item
[L]). Refer to Division 1 General Requirements for definition of codes, types of submittals and the administrative
requirements governing submittal procedure.
B. Steel Joist Shop Drawings [D]:: Show layout, spacing, mark and type of each joist and joist girder. Show profile of
each type of joist and joist girder indicating depth, section sizes, panel point spacing and web pattern. Detail end
anchorage, bridging, bracing, splices, top chord extensions, extended ends and accessories.
C. Steel Joist Structural Calculations [R]:: Submit engineering analysis sealed by Registered Design Professional
registered in the State where project is located. Include load cases for both vertical and horizontal design forces.
D. Welding Certificates [Q]:: For personnel and procedures.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer shall be a current member producer of the Steel Joist Institute.

B. Manufacturer and erector shall have experience with type and quantity of members to be fabricated and installed, and
have construction records successful in performance and safety.
C. Welders shall be certified for procedures to be performed in accordance with AWS D1.1 “Structural Welding Code –
Steel” and AWS D1.3 “Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel”.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Owner’s Designated Representative for Construction (General Contractor) shall examine all items upon receipt.
Damaged or incomplete items shall be made whole at no additional cost to General Motors.
1. Remove and replace rejected material or work and provide work that conforms to the Contract Documents.
2. Alternatively, the rejected material or work may be repaired. Submit written request but do not proceed until the
Owner’s Designated Representative for Design (Architect/Engineer) has approved the repair method.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Area beneath joists and joist girders shall be cordoned off during erection.
B. Installed members shall not be used to support working surface until all members have been permanently
fastened in position and all bridging has been installed.
C. Do not damage or overload installed members during the construction period.

05210.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Steel for chord and web members shall comply with SJI specifications except that cold-formed steel, including
cold-formed steel whose yield strength has been attained by cold working, shall not be used in the manufacture of joist
girders.

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B. Prime paint shall be lead and chromate free and comply with SJI specifications or Federal Specification TT-P-664. Do
not use SSPC 15 Type II (asphalt coating) or Federal Specification TT-P-636.

2.2 MANUFACTURE

A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. Canam Steel Corporation, Columbus, OH
2. New Columbia Joist Co., New Columbia, PA
3. SMI Joist Co., Hope, AR
4. Socar Inc., Florence, SC
5. Vulcraft, St. Joe, IN
B. Furnish permanent identification tag for each joist and joist girder with the following information:
1. Manufacturer’s name.
2. Year joist or joist girder was fabricated.
3. Joist or joist girder designation.
4. Member erection mark.
C. Joist and joist girder top and bottom chords shall be manufactured with hot-rolled structural steel double angles.
D. Joint connections and splices shall be made by the arc welding process. Weld process and inspection shall comply
with AWS D1.1 requirements.
E. Splices shall develop the full capacity of the member. Splices in top and bottom chord angles shall be staggered. Both
angles in the top or bottom chords shall not be spliced at the same location.
F. Field splices are not permitted.
G. Furnish top chord extensions or extended ends to support parapets, sag rods and other loads indicated on design
drawings. Shop drill holes required for attachment of such construction.
H. Extend bottom chord to column at column lines. Registered Design Professional shall provide horizontal design forces
on design drawings when bottom chord extension is welded or bolted to column.
I. Camber all members as recommended by SJI Specifications unless otherwise noted.
J. Joist seat angles shall be sloped if joist slope exceeds ¼ inch per 1 foot.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Furnish bridging and anchorage, including that required for wind uplift, in accordance with SJI Standard
Specifications. Registered Design Professional shall provide net uplift design forces on design drawings.
B. Furnish ceiling extensions fastened directly to bottom chord of joist or joist girder to support ceiling construction.
Extend to within 1/2 inch of finished vertical surface.
C. Embedded steel bearing plates shall be furnished according to Division 5 “Metal Fabrications”.

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2.4 CLEANING AND PAINTING

A. Clean fabricated steel joists, joist girders and accessories free of mill scale, loose rust and other foreign material by
means of SSPC-SP 6 “Commercial Blast Cleaning”.
B. Shop apply 1 coat of prime paint to a dry film thickness of not less than 1.0 mil on all steel joists, joist girders and
accessories.
C. Joists and joist girders receiving field applied sprayed-on fire proofing shall be cleaned free of mill scale, loose rust
and other foreign material by means of SSPC-SP 3 “Power Tool Cleaning”. Omit prime paint.

05210.3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Owner’s Designated Representative for Construction (General Contractor) shall verify compliance with erection
tolerances for location and elevation of structural steel members and embedded bearing plates receiving joist or joist
girders prior to installation.
B. Field welds not indicated on design or erection drawings shall require documented approval of Registered Design
Professional before welding is performed. Field welding across face of tension members is prohibited.
C. No holes are to be field drilled without prior documented approval of Registered Design Professional. Field burning of
holes is prohibited.
D. Dead load shall be applied to joist or joist girder prior to welding or bolting bottom chord extensions to column.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Repair or field modification of joists and joist girders shall not be permitted without documented approval of
Registered Design Professional prior to procedure.
B. Field welds shall be visually inspected according to AWS D1.1 procedures.
C. Field bolts shall be inspected according to RCSC’s “Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490
Bolts”.

3.3 CLEANING AND TOUCH UP PAINT

A. After erection clean joists and joist girders free from clay, mud and other foreign materials.
B. Clean surfaces marred during erection and apply a touch-up coat of paint same as used in the shop.

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DIVISION 05
METALS

05310 - METAL ROOF DECK

05310.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Metal roof deck and accessories.

B. Related Work Specified In Other Sections:
1. Structural Steel – Division 5
2. Steel Joists and Joist Girders – Division 5
3. Metal Floor Deck – Division 5
4. Field painting of metal deck – Division 9
5. Roof drains - Division 15
C. Products Furnished But Not Installed Under This Section:
1. Inert, non-organic, glass-fiber sound absorbing batting for acoustic deck shall be installed as part of the work of
Division 7.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code (e.g., Item
[L]). Refer to Division 1 General Requirements for definition of codes for types of submittals and the administrative
requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining to this Section are specified
under this Article.
B. Roof Deck Data [P]:: Submit data sheets for each type of deck, accessory and product. Indicate unit profile, gage,
section properties, material and finish.
C. Roof Deck Certificates [C]:: Certification signed by deck manufacturer declaring products furnished comply with
drawings and specifications.
D. Roof Deck Shop Drawings [D]:: Show type of deck and sheet layout. Indicate fastener type and pattern for attachment
to support steel and side-lap fastening. Show openings, cutouts, closures, roof sump pans, ridge plates, valley plates
and deck reinforcing angles. Detail anchorage of all accessories.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Metal roof deck installer shall have experience with type and quantity of decking to be installed. Installer shall have a
construction record successful in performance and safety.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Owner’s Designated Representative for Construction (General Contractor) shall examine all items upon receipt.
Damaged or incomplete items shall be replaced or repaired at no additional cost to General Motors.
B. Steel deck shall be stacked off the ground and sloped for drainage. Deck shall be protected with waterproof covering
and ventilated to prevent condensation on deck.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Area beneath roof deck shall be cordoned off during deck fastening.
B. Placed deck units shall not be used as storage area or working surface until units have been permanently fastened in
position.
C. Do not damage or overload placed roof deck during the construction period.

05310.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Roof deck units shall be fabricated from galvanized steel sheet, ASTM A653/A653M, Structural Steel Grade 33,
hot-dipped galvanized to designation G-90 zinc coating. The bottom surface shall be exposed, galvanized.
1. For deck receiving finish coat of paint, shop-paint bottom side with manufacturer’s standard gray, lead and
chromate free, rust-inhibitive primer.
B. Cold-rolled carbon steel sheet, ASTM A611 Grade C, cleaned, chemically treated and painted with manufacturer’s
standard gray, lead and chromate free, rust-inhibitive primer to minimum 0.5 mil dry film thickness each side.
C. Steel angles for deck reinforcing shall be hot rolled carbon steel ASTM A36 shop painted with 1 coat of prime paint of
same type and color used for structural steel.
D. Vapor-Proof Deck Materials:
1. Joint Sealing Material: Non-skinning, gun-grade, bulk compound conforming to requirements of National
Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturer’s Specification.
2. Flexible Closure Strips: Elastomeric, vulcanized, closed cell neoprene or EPDM rubber to fit deck profile and be
under compression.
E. Fasteners for attachment of metal roof deck to support steel:
1. Low-velocity, air-actuated, corrosion-resistant, carbon-steel fasteners. Fasteners shall have knurled shanks with
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Type III. Fasteners and the low-velocity air- actuated tools by:
a. Hilti, Inc.
b. Pneutek, Inc.
F. Side-Lap Fasteners:
1. Corrosion-resistant, hexagonal washer head, self-drilling, carbon-steel screws. Screw size shall be 10-14 x 3/4
inches long, and shall be zinc electroplated.
a. Compass International
b. Hilti, Inc.
c. ITW Buildex.
d. Textron Fastening Systems

2.2 MANUFACTURER AND FABRICATION

A. GeneralMfrMdl
1. Metal roof deck manufacturer shall be a member producer of the Steel Deck Institute (SDI).
2. Deck and accessories shall be fabricated in accordance with AISI “Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed
Steel Structural Members” and SDI “Standard No. 1 - Basic Design Specifications” except where other
requirements are specified.
3. Roof deck units shall be continuous over a minimum of three spans. Where three span units are not practical
provide 2 span units, but only where approved on the shop drawings by a Registered Design Professional.
B. Roof Deck Units
1. Where gage of steel sheet is specified followed by a minimum thickness in inches, the minimum inch thickness
shall govern based on bare uncoated sheet. There shall be no tolerance under the specified minimum inch
thickness.
2. 1-1/2 Inch Deep Deck: Fabricate of 20 gage (the design thickness is 0.0358 inch and the minimum thickness shall
be 0.034 inch) galvanized steel sheet. Provide wide rib deck conforming to Steel Deck Institute type WR.
a. Consolidated Systems Inc. “B”.
b. Epic Metals Corporation “B”.
c. United Steel Deck Inc. “B”.
d. Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “1.5B”.
e. Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation “BW”.
3. 1-1/2 Inch Deep Acoustical Deck: Fabricate of 20 gage (the design thickness is 0.0358 inch and the minimum
thickness shall be 0.034 inch thick) galvanized steel sheet. Provide wide ribbed deck conforming to Steel Deck
Institute type WR with perforations in webs of ribs. Furnish inert, non-organic, glass-fiber sound absorbing
batting shaped for insertion into ribs. Assembly shall achieve a minimum noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of
0.65 when tested in accordance with ASTM C423. The minimum sound absorption coefficient per octave band
shall be as follows:
Octave Band Number: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Absorption Coefficient: 0.11 0.20 0.63 1.04 0.66 0.36

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a. Consolidated Systems Inc. “BA”.

b. United Steel Deck Inc. “BA”.
c. Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “1.5BA”.
d. Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company “BW Sound-Asorb”.
4. 3 Inch Deep Deck: Fabricate of 20 gage (the design thickness is 0.0358 inch and the minimum thickness shall be
0.034 inch) galvanized steel sheet. Provide deep rib deck conforming to Steel Deck Institute Type 3DR.
a. Consolidated Systems Inc. “N”.
b. Epic Metals Corporation “E300”.
c. United Steel Deck Inc. “NS”.
d. Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “3N”.
e. Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation “N”.
5. 3 Inch Deep Acoustical Deck: Fabricate of 20 gage (The design thickness is 0.0358 inch and the minimum
thickness shall be 0.034 inch) galvanized steel sheet. Provide deep rib deck conforming to Steel Deck Institute
Type 3DR with perforations in webs of ribs. Furnish inert, non-organic, glass-fiber sound absorbing batting
shaped for insertion into ribs. Assembly shall achieve a minimum noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.7 when
tested in accordance with ASTM C423. The minimum sound absorption coefficient per octave band shall be as
follows:
Octave Band Number: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Absorption Coefficient: 0.14 0.36 0.89 0.95 0.53 0.34
a. Consolidated Systems Inc. “NA”.
b. Epic Metals Corporation “E300A”.
c. United Steel Deck Inc. “NSA”.
d. Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “3NA”.
C. Accessories
1. Provide standard accessory pieces produced by deck manufacturer and that comply with this specification, and the
design drawings.
2. Ridge plates, valley plates, filler sheets, metal closures and other metal sheet accessories shall be fabricated from
sheet steel of same material, finish and thickness as specified for roof deck units unless otherwise indicated.
3. Flat roof sump pans shall be fabricated from single-piece 14-gage steel sheet of same material and finish as
specified for roof deck units. Field cut hole for drain.
4. Recessed roof sump pans shall be fabricated from single-piece 14-gage steel sheet of same material and finish as
specified for roof deck units. Pans shall have 3-inch wide flanges and 1-1/2-inch deep [level] [or] [sloped] pan
recess. Field cut hole for drain.
5. Hanger tabs shall not be permitted.

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3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Supporting members shall be properly installed and fastened before placing roof deck units. Place bundles of deck on
supporting members so as not to overload members.
B. Install roof deck to comply with SDI Specifications, SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, approved
placement plans and the requirements of this section.
C. Place roof deck units on the supporting steel framework and adjust to final position. Deck ends shall bear 1-1/2-inch
minimum on the supporting members. Deck ends shall be butted together over supports. Align flutes longitudinally
before fastening deck permanently. Lap side joints by nesting with adjacent units. Maintain the required number of
units indicated on the approved shop drawings without stretching or contracting side-laps.
D. Attach roof deck ends to support steel framing with specified mechanical fasteners spaced a maximum of 12 inches on
center at each supporting member.
E. Attach roof deck perimeter edge to support steel framing with specified mechanical fasteners spaced a maximum of 12
inches on center along perimeter.
F. Fasten nested side laps together with specified screws. Place screws between supports at 36 inches on center
maximum with 1 screw minimum between supports.
G. Seal end laps and side laps where vapor-proof areas are indicated. Clean deck edges of foreign material and apply
sealant as deck units are being placed. Install flexible closure strips at underside of deck. Place closure strips in the
flutes at support members to effectively seal off of the area.
H. Attach ridge plates, valley plates, filler sheets, metal closures and other metal sheet accessories to substrate with
screws at 12 inches on center maximum. For accessories attached to deck use specified side lap screws. For
accessories attached support steel use screws appropriate for attachment to support steel.
I. Neatly cut openings in roof deck for roof sump pans, pipes, ducts, vents, structural elements and similar construction.
J. Openings in 1-1/2 inch wide rib roof deck shall be reinforced as follows (Note: Deck web refers to the vertical element
of rib):
1. Openings in deck 6 inches in diameter/dimension or less and that cut no more than 2 deck webs shall require no
reinforcing.
2. Openings in deck 20 inches in diameter/dimension or less and that cut no more than 6 deck webs shall be reinforced
with L2-1/2x2-1/2x1/4 steel reinforcing angles. Install angles at the 2 edges of the opening that are perpendicular
to deck ribs. Extend angles minimum of 3 ribs past each side of opening. Place angles at underside of deck and
fasten with at least 1 screw at the bottom of each rib.
3. Openings in deck over 20 inches in diameter/dimension or that cut 7 or more webs shall have all deck edges
supported by structural steel framing. Frame shall span to main building structure and be design by Registered
Design Professional.
K. Openings in 3 inch deep rib roof deck shall be reinforced as follows (Note: Deck web refers to the vertical element of
rib):
1. Openings in deck 5 inches in diameter/dimension or less and placed through deck without cutting any deck webs
shall require no reinforcing.
2. Openings in deck 12 inches in diameter/dimension or less and that cut no more than 2 deck webs shall be reinforced
with L2-1/2x2-1/2x1/4 steel reinforcing angles. Install angles at the 2 edges of the opening that are perpendicular
to deck ribs. Extend angles minimum of 3 ribs past each side of opening. Place angles at underside of deck and
fasten with at least 1 screws at the bottom of each rib.

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3. Openings in deck that cut 3 or more webs shall have all deck edges supported by structural steel framing. Frame
shall span to main building structure and be design by Registered Design Professional.
L. Set roof sump pans over openings in deck for roof drains. Fasten sump pan to top of roof deck with side lap screws at
8 inches on center maximum around perimeter of pan with at least 1 screw at each corner.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Examine placed deck for tears, dents or other damage that may compromise structural integrity of decking. Report
damage to Registered Design Professional for determination of any required repairs.
B. Examine air-actuated fasteners to insure steel roof deck is properly clamped to support steel. Verify fastener nail head
standoff is within manufactures accepted tolerance. Replace under-driven and over-driven fasteners with adjacent
properly installed fasteners.

3.3 CLEANING AND TOUCH-UP PAINTING

A. Upon completion of roof deck installation clean top and bottom surfaces of deck free of rust, mud, dirt, grease, oil,
weld spatters and any other contaminants.
B. Repair damaged galvanized coating on top and bottom surfaces of deck with zinc-rich paint.
C. Repair damaged prime-paint coating on top and bottom surfaces of deck with rust-inhibitive prime paint of same color
and type as applied in the shop.

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DIVISION 05
METALS

05315 - METAL FLOOR DECK

05315.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Metal floor deck, accessories and field-welded shear connectors.
B. Related Work Specified In Other Sections:
1. Structural Steel – Division 5
2. Shop-welded shear connectors – Division 5
3. Steel Joists and Joist Girders – Division 5
4. Metal Roof Deck – Division 5
5. Field painting of metal deck – Division 9

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code (e.g., Item
[L]). Refer to Division 1 General Requirements for definition of codes for types of submittals and the administrative
requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining to this Section are specified
under this Article.
B. Metal Floor Deck Data [P]:: Submit data sheets for each type of deck, accessory and product. Indicate unit profile,
gage, section properties, material and finish.
C. Metal Floor Deck Certificates [C]:: Certification signed by deck manufacturer declaring products furnished comply
with drawings and specifications.
D. Metal Floor Deck Shop Drawings [D]:: Show type of deck and sheet layout. Indicate fastener type and pattern for
attachment to support steel and side-lap fastening. Indicate shear connector type and pattern. Detail location of shear
connectors in deck ribs and along girders. Show openings, cutouts, closures, fillers and deck reinforcing. Detail
anchorage of all accessories.
E. Welding Certificates [C]:: For personnel and procedures.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Metal floor deck installer shall have experience with type and quantity of decking to be installed. Installer shall have a
construction record successful in performance and safety.
B. Welders shall be certified for procedures to be performed in accordance with AWS D1.1 “Structural Welding Code –
Steel” and AWS D1.3 “Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel”.
C. Steel deck to be used in fire rated assemblies shall be identified with Underwriters Laboratories’ markings indicating
design designation number listed in UL’s “Fire Resistance Directory”.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Owner’s Designated Representative for Construction (General Contractor) shall examine all items upon receipt.
Damaged or incomplete items shall be replaced or repaired at no additional cost to General Motors.
B. Steel deck shall be stacked off the ground and sloped for drainage. Deck shall be protected with waterproof covering
and ventilated to prevent condensation on deck.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Area beneath floor deck shall be cordoned off during deck fastening.
B. Placed deck units shall not be used as storage area or working surface until units have been permanently fastened in
position.
C. Do not damage or overload placed floor deck during the construction period.

05315.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL

A. Floor deck shall be fabricated from galvanized steel sheet, ASTM A653/A653M, Structural Steel Grade 33,
hot-dipped galvanized to designation G-60 zinc coating.
1. For deck receiving finish coat of paint, shop-paint bottom side with manufacturer’s standard gray, lead and
chromate free, rust-inhibitive primer
B. Cold-rolled carbon steel sheet, ASTM A611, Grade C, cleaned, chemically treated and painted with manufacturer’s
standard gray, lead and chromate free, rust-inhibitive primer of minimum 0.5 mil dry film thickness, each side.
C. Steel angles for deck reinforcing shall be hot rolled carbon steel ASTM A36 shop painted with 1 coat of prime paint of
same type and color used for structural steel.
D. Fasteners for attachment of metal floor deck to support steel:
1. Low-velocity, air-actuated, corrosion-resistant, carbon-steel fasteners. Fasteners shall have knurled shanks with
minimum 1/2” diameter steel-washers, and shall be zinc electroplated in conformance with ASTM B633, Sc 1,
Type III. Fasteners and the low-velocity air- actuated tools by:

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a. Hilti, Inc.
b. Pneutek, Inc.
E. Side-Lap Fasteners:
1. Corrosion-resistant, hexagonal washer head, self-drilling, carbon-steel screws. Screw size shall be 10-14 x 3/4
inches long, and shall be zinc electroplated.
a. Compass International
b. Hilti, Inc.
c. ITW Buildex.
d. Textron Fastening Systems

2.2 MANUFACTURER AND FABRICATION

A. General
1. Metal floor deck manufacturer shall be a member producer of the Steel Deck Institute (SDI).
2. Deck and accessories shall be fabricated in accordance with AISI “Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed
Steel Structural Members” and SDI “Standard No. 1 - Basic Design Specifications” except where other
requirements are specified.
3. Floor deck units shall be continuous over a minimum of 3 spans. Where 3 span units are not practical provide 2
span units, but only where approved on the shop drawings by a Registered Design Professional.
B. Floor Deck Units
GAGE 16 18 20
DESIGN THICKNESS (IN) 0.0598 0.0474 0.0358
MINIMUM THICKNESS (IN) 0.057 0.045 0.034
1. Where gage of steel sheet is specified followed by a minimum thickness in inches, the minimum inch thickness
shall govern based on bare uncoated sheet. There shall be no tolerance under the specified minimum inch
thickness.
2. 1-1/2 Inch Deep Deck: Fabricate of 20 gage (design thickness is 0.0358 inch and the minimum thickness shall be
0.034 inch) galvanized steel sheet.
a. Non-Composite Permanent Form Deck (Inverted Roof Deck): Specified below by upright trade name. Units
shall be installed in inverted position.
1) Consolidated Systems Inc. “B”.
2) Epic Metals Corporation “B”.
3) United Steel Deck Inc. “B”.
4) Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “1.5B”.
5) Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation “BW”.
b. Composite Deck:
1) Consolidated Systems Inc. “CFD 1.5-6”.

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2) Epic Metals Corporation “EC150”.

3) United Steel Deck Inc. “1-1/2 B-LOK” or “1-1/2 LOK-FLOOR”.
4) Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “1.5 VLI”.
5) Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation “Super-Bond 150”.
3. 2 Inch Deep Deck: Fabricate of 20 gage (design thickness is 0.0358 inch and the minimum thickness shall be 0.034
inch) galvanized steel sheet.
a. Non-Composite Permanent Form Deck:
1) United Steel Deck Inc. “UF2X”.
2) Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “2C”.
3) Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation.
b. Composite Deck:
1) Consolidated Systems Inc. “CFD 2”.
2) Epic Metals Corporation “EC266”.
3) United Steel Deck Inc. “2 LOK-FLOOR”.
4) Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “2 VLI”.
5) Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation “Super-Bond 200”.
4. 3 Inch Deep Deck: Fabricate of 20 gage (design thickness is 0.0358 inch and the minimum thickness shall be 0.034
inch) galvanized steel sheet.
a. Non-Composite Permanent Form Deck (Inverted Roof Deck): Specified below by upright trade name. Units
shall be installed in inverted position.
1) Consolidated Systems Inc. “N”.
2) Epic Metals Corporation “E300”.
3) United Steel Deck Inc. “NS”.
4) Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “3N”.
5) Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation “N”.
b. Composite Deck:
1) Consolidated Systems Inc. “CFD-3”.
2) Epic Metals Corporation “EC300” or “EC366”.
3) United Steel Deck Inc. “3 N-LOK” or “3 LOK-FLOOR”.
4) Vulcraft, Nucor Corporation “3 VLI”.
5) Wheeling Corrugating Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation “Super-Bond 300”.
C. Accessories
1. Provide standard accessory pieces produced by deck manufacturer and that comply with this specification, the
design drawings and GM Common System details.
2. Pour stops and girder fillers shall be same material and finish as floor deck units. Thickness and profile shall be as
specified by SDI Publication No. 29.

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3. Column closures, cell closures and Z-closures shall be same material, finish and thickness as floor deck units.
4. Hanger tabs shall not be permitted.
5. Shear Connectors shall be headed studs made from cold drawn bar stock conforming to the requirements of ASTM
A108 “Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold-Finished, Standard Quality” grades 1010 through 1020.
Mechanical requirements of studs shall conform to AWS D1.1 Type “B”. An arc shield shall be furnished with
each stud.

05315.3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Supporting members shall be properly installed and fastened before placing floor deck units. Place bundles of deck on
supporting members so as not to overload members.
B. Install floor deck to comply with SDI Specifications, SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, approved
placement plans and the requirements of this section.
C. Support steel receiving shear connectors shall have top flange cleaned of all foreign substances before placing deck.
Surface shall be free of loose rust, mud, dirt, oil, mill scale, paint and other materials or contaminants that could cause
a defective weld.
D. Place floor deck units on the supporting steel framework and adjust to final position. Deck ends shall bear 1-1/2-inch
minimum on the supporting members. Deck ends shall be butted together over supports. Align flutes longitudinally
before fastening deck permanently. Maintain the required number of units indicated on the approved shop drawings
without stretching or contracting side-laps.
E. 1-1/2 inch and 3 inch non-composite permanent form deck shall be installed in inverted position with wide ribs down
(Inverted Roof Deck).
F. Attach floor deck ends to support steel framing with specified mechanical fasteners spaced a maximum of 12 inches
on center at each supporting member.
G. Attach floor deck perimeter edge to support steel framing with specified mechanical fasteners spaced a maximum of
12 inches on center along perimeter.
H. Fasten nested side laps together with specified screws. Place screws between supports at 36 inches on center
maximum with 1 screw minimum between supports.
I. Fasten interlocking side laps together with button punches. Place punches between supports at 36 inches on center
maximum with 1 punch minimum between supports.
J. Neatly cut openings in floor deck for pipes, ducts, structural elements, equipment and similar construction.
K. Registered Design Professional shall provide direction for deck reinforcing required at all floor openings and
penetrations. Deck installer shall furnish and install reinforcing attached to deck. Structural steel fabricator/erector
shall furnish and install steel frames and shelf angles supported by building structure.
L. Fasten pour stops and girder fillers to support steel with specified mechanical fasteners.
M. Fasten column closures, cell closures and Z-closures to deck with side-lap screws. Closures shall contain placed
concrete at open ends of ribs and sides of decking.

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3.2 SHEAR CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

A. Clean surface of deck free of debris and contaminants that would compromise integrity of weld attachment of shear
connectors.
B. The size and location of connectors shall be according to approved shop drawings.
C. Shear connectors shall be attached to structural steel members by welding through floor deck. Install connectors using
an electric stud welding system and equipment recommended by stud manufacturer. Minimum power for welding
shall be 2000 amperes. System shall permit only 1 stud gun to operate at one time from a power source, shall allow
power source to regain full power between welds, and shall time each welding cycle automatically.
D. Install shear connectors under conditions conducive to the formation of sound welds. Do not weld to steel shapes
when steel is less than 20 degrees F or when steel surface is wet or exposed to rain or snow. Preheat steel surfaces
where necessary to 100 degrees F minimum.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. All field quality control requirements shall be completed prior to placement of concrete.
B. Examine placed deck for tears, dents or other damage that may compromise structural integrity of slab system. Report
damage to Registered Design Professional for determination of any required repairs.
C. Examine air-actuated fasteners to insure steel floor deck is properly clamped to support steel. Verify fastener nail head
standoff is within manufactures accepted tolerance. Replace under-driven and over-driven fasteners with adjacent
properly installed fasteners.
D. Shear connector welds shall be inspected and tested according to AWS D1.1. Bend tests shall be performed on all
studs where visual inspection reveals less than 360-degree flash around base of stud. Remove and replace all work not
in conformance with code provisions.

3.4 CLEANING AND TOUCH-UP PAINTING

A. Upon completion of floor deck installation clean top and bottom surfaces of deck free of rust, mud, dirt, grease, oil,
weld spatters and any other contaminants.
B. Repair damaged galvanized coating on top and bottom surfaces of deck with zinc-rich paint.
C. Repair damaged prime-paint coating on bottom surface of deck with rust-inhibitive prime paint of same color and type
as applied in the shop.

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DIVISION 05
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054000.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes interior wall load-bearing framing, and roof and floor joist framing.
B. Related Sections Include:
1. Metal fabrications – Division 5.
2. Exterior metal stud wall systems – Division 5.
3. Thermal or acoustical insulation – Division 7.
4. Gypsum board – Division 9.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Structural Performance: Design metal framing to withstand design loading of maximum loads and deflections as
indicated below:
1. Interior wall lateral loads of <5> psf and axial loads as calculated per any overhead loading.
2. Floor/ceiling live loading of <40> psf plus calculated dead loading.
3. Interior Wall Framing: Horizontal deflection limited to 1/240 of total wall height.
4. Floor and Roof Joist Framing: Vertical deflection limited to 1/360 of the framing member span.
5. Seismic loading as required for geographic locations according to applicable Building Code requirements.
B. Design metal stud walls to maintain clearances at openings, to allow for structural tolerances, and to accommodate
live load deflection of L/300 for primary steel floor structure and L/200 for primary steel roof structure.
C. Comply with AISI S210 for floor and roof assemblies, S211 for wall studs, S212 for headers, and S213 for lateral
design.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code (e.g., Item
[L]). Refer to Division 1, General Requirements for definition of codes, types of submittals and the administrative
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requirements governing procedure. requirements pertaining specified
under this Article.
B. Product Data: For each metal framing system and accessories specified.
C. Shop Drawings: Include framing plans, framing member sizes, material gages, spacing, metal framing member types,
bracing accessories, fastening and connection details and structural loading criteria.
1. Include structural analysis computations, details and data signed and sealed by professional engineer registered in
the state of the project location and in responsible charge of the developed Shop Drawings.
D. Test Reports or Mill Certificates. Keep on site for inspection by Testing Agency, Owner's Representative, or
Architect-Engineer on request.
E. Research/Evaluation Reports.
F. Welder Certificates. Keep on site for inspection by Testing Agency, Owner's Representative, or Architect-Engineer
on request.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installing contractor with experienced crew who has completed cold-formed
metal framing for large-scale commercial/industrial facilities.
B. Comply with AISI "Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members" including structural
characteristics and methods of calculation for cold-formed metal framing members. Incorporate also, requirements, as
appropriate, addressed in: CCFSS Technical Bulletin: "AISI Specification Provisions for Screw Connections."
1. Comply with AISI S100 and AISI S200, unless more stringent requirements are indicated.
C. Engineering Responsibility: A registered professional engineer qualified and experienced in structural engineering
shall be engaged to prepare design drawings, calculations, and all other related structural data.
D. Mill certificates or qualified independent test reports shall be signed by the metal framing manufacturer.
E. Fire Test Characteristics [T]: In fire-resistant cold-formed metal framing assemblies, provide tested assemblies per
ASTM E119, and certified by an independent test agency approved by authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Fire-Resistance Ratings: Shall be per GA File Numbers in GA-600, “Fire Resistance Design Manual,” or from UL’s
“Fire Resistance Directory” design designations, or by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction.
F. Welding [C]: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel," and AWS
D1.3, "Structural Welding Code--Sheet Steel."
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Wrap, carton, and crate, as required, to provide physical and climatic protection during loading, shipping and job site
storage and handling.
B. Deliver packaged materials to the project site in the manufacturer's original, unopened containers which bear intact,
legible and visible labels that identify the manufacturer's name and brand name, the contents, grade and type.
C. Upon delivery, immediately inspect shipments to assure their compliance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents and approved submittals, and that products are complete, undamaged and adequately protected.
Immediately report damaged, missing, or defective items. Remove broken, damaged or unlabeled items from the site
immediately.
D. Store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions with seals and labels intact, legible, and visible. Store
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products prevent prevent damage, soiling,
cracked, checked, split or warped materials will be rejected. Store materials subject to damage by climatic conditions
in weathertight enclosures. Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required or recommended by the
manufacturer.
E. Repair or clean items that have been damaged or soiled that can be restored to an "as new" condition at not cost to the
Owner. The Owner's Representative shall be the judge of the effectiveness of remedial measures. Additional time or
expense required to secure replacements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Owner's Representative to
justify and extension in the Contract time of completion or an increase in the Contract amount.

054000.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Metal Framing System: Provide products from one of the following acceptable manufacturers:
1. ClarkDietrich Building Systems
2. MarinoWARE
3. MBA Building Supplies
4. MRI Steel Framing, LLC
5. Nuconsteel, A Nucor Comapany
6. Steel Network, Inc. (The)
7. Steel Structural Systems
8. Super Stud Building Products
9. Telling Industries, Inc.
10. United Metal Products, Inc.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Steel Sheet: ASTM A1003/A1003M Type H, Grade ST50H (ST340H), with G60 (Z180) zinc coating.
B. Wall Framing [P, D]: Manufacturer's standard steel C-shaped studs, with web depths indicated and stiffened flanges,
and as follows:
1. Minimum Uncoated-Steel Thickness Gage: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
indicated on the Drawings.>
2. Flange Width: As indicated on the Drawings.
3. Section Depth: As indicated on the Drawings.
4. Stud Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shaped unquenched steel track, and uncoated-steel thickness minimum
matching stud steel.
C. Joist Framing [P, D]: Manufacturer's standard C-shaped steel joists, of web depths indicated, [punched], and
stiffened flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Uncoated-Steel Thickness Gage: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
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2. Flange Width: As indicated on the Drawings.

3. Section Depth: As indicated on the Drawings.
4. Joist Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shaped steel joist track, of web depths indicated, unpunched, with
unstiffened flanges, and as follows:
a. Minimum Uncoated-Steel Thickness Gage: Matching steel joists.
b. Flange Width: As indicated on the Drawings.
D. Deflection Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shape steel tracks, unpunched and without flange stiffeners.
1. Single Deflection Type: Flanges designed to support and transfer horizontal loads to primary structure; web sized
to contain studs without restricting vertical movement. Flange width of 1 inch plus the design gap for 1 story
structures and 2 times the design gap for multi-story structures.
a. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
indicated on the Drawings.>
2. Double Deflection Type: Nested tracks, with flanges of outer track designed to support and transfer horizontal
loads to primary structure; and web sized to contain studs without restricting vertical movement. Outer track
flange width of 1 inch plus the design gap for 1 story structures and 2 times the design gap for multi-story
structures. Inner track flange width of 1 inch plus outer deflection track flange width.
a. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
indicated on the Drawings.> .

2.3 ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Fabricate steel-framing accessories complying with ASTM C1003 Structural Grade, Type H, Grade ST33H or
ST50H, and of the same gauge and finish coating used for other framing members.
B. Steel Shapes and Miscellaneous Clips: ASTM A36/A36M, hot-dip zinc coated per ASTM A123.
C. Anchor Bolts: ASTM F 1554, Grade 36, threaded hex-headed bolts and carbon-steel, nuts; and flat, hardened-steel
washers. All fasteners shall be hot-dip zinc coated per ASTM A153.
D. Expansion Anchors: Corrosion-resistant steel with allowable load capacity according to ICC-ES AC193 and ACI 318
equal to or greater than the design load as determined by testing according to ASTM E488.
E. Power-Actuated Anchors: Corrosion resistant steel type with allowable load capacity according to ICC-ES AC70
equal to or greater than the design load as determined by testing according to ASTM E1190.
F. Mechanical Fasteners: ASTM C1513, self-drilling, self-threading, corrosion-resistant-coated steel drill screws.
G. Galvanizing Touchup Paint: SSPC-Paint 20.
H. Cement Grout: Portland cement, Type I per ASTM C150 with clean, natural sand per ASTM C404. Mix ratio shall be
1 part cement to 2-1/2 parts sand, and minimum water as required for hydration and placement.
I. Thermal Insulation: Unfaced mineral-fiber blankets, Type I per ASTM C665.

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A. Preparation: Ensure full contact of bearing flanges and track webs on supporting masonry or concrete construction by
full grouting of all bearing surfaces.
B. Erect all metal framing and related accessories straight, plum, and square. Connections shall be securely fastened,
according to ASTM C1007 and manufacturer’s specifications.
1. Do not torch cut framing members. All joints shall be seared or saw cut.
2. Securely attach metal framing members via screws or tack welding per manufacturer’s standard details.
3. Erect framing members in continuous lengths with no lap splices.
4. Erect temporary supports and bracing to anchor framing and provide adequate support for loads as specified.
5. Install thermal or acoustic insulation in headers, sills, boxed joists and studs that are made inaccessible by framing
installations. Provide reinforcing plates over any web holes or punched openings that are in excess of
manufacturer’s standard or specified openings.
6. Provide reinforcing plates over any web holes or punched openings that are in excess of manufacturer's specified or
standard punched openings.
C. Erection Tolerances: All installations shall be within an allowable maximum tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet
and to maximum out-of-square tolerance of 1/8 inch.
1. Erect walls and framing members to a maximum plus or minus 1/8 inch from plan dimension. Cumulative error
shall not be greater than finish material or sheathing minimum fastening specification.
D. Load-Bearing Wall Installation: Install top and bottom tracks continuously over studs. Align tracks to plan dimensions
and securely anchor tracks at ends and corners. Bear seat studs tight against top and bottom tracks webs. Space studs
as detailed, set plumb, align, and fasten each flange of studs to bottom and top tracks.
1. Provide for vertical alignment of studs where wall continuity is interrupted by a floor.
2. Properly align floor and roof framing directly over stud framing to transfer load or reinforce track.
3. Anchor studs to columns or other supporting structures as detailed.
4. Provide headers above all wall openings. Fabricate headers of adequate or multiple shapes as required for load
transfer to supporting stud ends. Provide all connections, gusset plates and stiffeners for adequate header member
size and full transfer to bearing.
5. Provide double stud at each jamb of all framed wall and door openings.
6. Install jack studs and runner tracks below and above all framed openings. Anchor runner tracks to jamb studs via
welding or mechanical attachment with clip angles. Jack studs shall be spaced the same as adjacent wall
construction.
7. Install horizontal bridging inside stud system, in location engineered for full lateral support. Fasten bridging at each
stud intersection.
8. Install miscellaneous accessories, fasteners, etc. for a complete wall-framing system capable of withstanding all
specified bearing and lateral loads.
E. Joist Installation: Erect, plumb, align, and securely anchor perimeter joist track sized to joists and supporting
construction. Fasten framing members to both flanges of joist track.
1. Install framing and joists over adequate support frame. Provide an end-bearing minimum of 1-1/2 inches. Reinforce
ends and bearing points of joists as required for shear or other loads.
2. Frame openings with heavy gage or multiple joist headers and joist track capable of transferring load adequately
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3. Install joist reinforcement and web stiffeners at all interior partitions or concentrated load areas as required.
4. Install and fasten bridging at intervals as required for lateral load stability.
5. Secure joists to all load-bearing interior walls or other supporting structures.
6. Install miscellaneous accessories, fasteners, etc. to provide a complete joist-framing assembly capable of
withstanding all specified dead and live loading.
F. Galvanizing Repairs: Touch up any damaged galvanized coatings on metal framing members with repair paint per
ASTM A 780 and as recommended per manufacturer’s specification.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing: Owner will engage an independent testing agency to perform testing of metal framing field quality control as
follows.
1. All connections including shop and field welds will be subject to testing and inspection.
2. Identification of any defective installations for repair or replacement that do not comply with the Contract
Documents shall be repaired, reinstalled or replace.
3. Any required additional inspections or testing will be at the Contractor’s expense, for checking repaired or replaced
work not found to be in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be repaired, reinstalled or replaced.

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METALS

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054000.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes interior wall load-bearing framing, and roof and floor joist framing.
B. Related Sections Include:
1. Metal fabrications – Division 5.
2. Exterior metal stud wall systems – Division 5.
3. Thermal or acoustical insulation – Division 7.
4. Gypsum board – Division 9.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Structural Performance: Design metal framing to withstand design loading of maximum loads and deflections as
indicated below:
1. Interior wall lateral loads of <5> psf and axial loads as calculated per any overhead loading.
2. Floor/ceiling live loading of <40> psf plus calculated dead loading.
3. Interior Wall Framing: Horizontal deflection limited to 1/240 of total wall height.
4. Floor and Roof Joist Framing: Vertical deflection limited to 1/360 of the framing member span.
5. Seismic loading as required for geographic locations according to applicable Building Code requirements.
B. Design metal stud walls to maintain clearances at openings, to allow for structural tolerances, and to accommodate
live load deflection of L/300 for primary steel floor structure and L/200 for primary steel roof structure.
C. Comply with AISI S210 for floor and roof assemblies, S211 for wall studs, S212 for headers, and S213 for lateral
design.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code (e.g., Item
[L]). Refer to Division 1, General Requirements for definition of codes, types of submittals and the administrative
requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining to this Section are specified

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requirements governing procedure. requirements pertaining specified
under this Article.
B. Product Data: For each metal framing system and accessories specified.
C. Shop Drawings: Include framing plans, framing member sizes, material gages, spacing, metal framing member types,
bracing accessories, fastening and connection details and structural loading criteria.
1. Include structural analysis computations, details and data signed and sealed by professional engineer registered in
the state of the project location and in responsible charge of the developed Shop Drawings.
D. Test Reports or Mill Certificates. Keep on site for inspection by Testing Agency, Owner's Representative, or
Architect-Engineer on request.
E. Research/Evaluation Reports.
F. Welder Certificates. Keep on site for inspection by Testing Agency, Owner's Representative, or Architect-Engineer
on request.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installing contractor with experienced crew who has completed cold-formed
metal framing for large-scale commercial/industrial facilities.
B. Comply with AISI "Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members" including structural
characteristics and methods of calculation for cold-formed metal framing members. Incorporate also, requirements, as
appropriate, addressed in: CCFSS Technical Bulletin: "AISI Specification Provisions for Screw Connections."
1. Comply with AISI S100 and AISI S200, unless more stringent requirements are indicated.
C. Engineering Responsibility: A registered professional engineer qualified and experienced in structural engineering
shall be engaged to prepare design drawings, calculations, and all other related structural data.
D. Mill certificates or qualified independent test reports shall be signed by the metal framing manufacturer.
E. Fire Test Characteristics [T]: In fire-resistant cold-formed metal framing assemblies, provide tested assemblies per
ASTM E119, and certified by an independent test agency approved by authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Fire-Resistance Ratings: Shall be per GA File Numbers in GA-600, “Fire Resistance Design Manual,” or from UL’s
“Fire Resistance Directory” design designations, or by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction.
F. Welding [C]: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel," and AWS
D1.3, "Structural Welding Code--Sheet Steel."
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Wrap, carton, and crate, as required, to provide physical and climatic protection during loading, shipping and job site
storage and handling.
B. Deliver packaged materials to the project site in the manufacturer's original, unopened containers which bear intact,
legible and visible labels that identify the manufacturer's name and brand name, the contents, grade and type.
C. Upon delivery, immediately inspect shipments to assure their compliance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents and approved submittals, and that products are complete, undamaged and adequately protected.
Immediately report damaged, missing, or defective items. Remove broken, damaged or unlabeled items from the site
immediately.
D. Store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions with seals and labels intact, legible, and visible. Store
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products prevent prevent damage, soiling,
cracked, checked, split or warped materials will be rejected. Store materials subject to damage by climatic conditions
in weathertight enclosures. Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required or recommended by the
manufacturer.
E. Repair or clean items that have been damaged or soiled that can be restored to an "as new" condition at not cost to the
Owner. The Owner's Representative shall be the judge of the effectiveness of remedial measures. Additional time or
expense required to secure replacements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Owner's Representative to
justify and extension in the Contract time of completion or an increase in the Contract amount.

054000.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Metal Framing System: Provide products from one of the following acceptable manufacturers:
1. ClarkDietrich Building Systems
2. MarinoWARE
3. MBA Building Supplies
4. MRI Steel Framing, LLC
5. Nuconsteel, A Nucor Comapany
6. Steel Network, Inc. (The)
7. Steel Structural Systems
8. Super Stud Building Products
9. Telling Industries, Inc.
10. United Metal Products, Inc.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Steel Sheet: ASTM A1003/A1003M Type H, Grade ST50H (ST340H), with G60 (Z180) zinc coating.
B. Wall Framing [P, D]: Manufacturer's standard steel C-shaped studs, with web depths indicated and stiffened flanges,
and as follows:
1. Minimum Uncoated-Steel Thickness Gage: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
indicated on the Drawings.>
2. Flange Width: As indicated on the Drawings.
3. Section Depth: As indicated on the Drawings.
4. Stud Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shaped unquenched steel track, and uncoated-steel thickness minimum
matching stud steel.
C. Joist Framing [P, D]: Manufacturer's standard C-shaped steel joists, of web depths indicated, [punched], and
stiffened flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Uncoated-Steel Thickness Gage: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
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2. Flange Width: As indicated on the Drawings.

3. Section Depth: As indicated on the Drawings.
4. Joist Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shaped steel joist track, of web depths indicated, unpunched, with
unstiffened flanges, and as follows:
a. Minimum Uncoated-Steel Thickness Gage: Matching steel joists.
b. Flange Width: As indicated on the Drawings.
D. Deflection Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shape steel tracks, unpunched and without flange stiffeners.
1. Single Deflection Type: Flanges designed to support and transfer horizontal loads to primary structure; web sized
to contain studs without restricting vertical movement. Flange width of 1 inch plus the design gap for 1 story
structures and 2 times the design gap for multi-story structures.
a. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
indicated on the Drawings.>
2. Double Deflection Type: Nested tracks, with flanges of outer track designed to support and transfer horizontal
loads to primary structure; and web sized to contain studs without restricting vertical movement. Outer track
flange width of 1 inch plus the design gap for 1 story structures and 2 times the design gap for multi-story
structures. Inner track flange width of 1 inch plus outer deflection track flange width.
a. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: <As required to comply with structural performance criteria.> <As
indicated on the Drawings.> .

2.3 ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Fabricate steel-framing accessories complying with ASTM C1003 Structural Grade, Type H, Grade ST33H or
ST50H, and of the same gauge and finish coating used for other framing members.
B. Steel Shapes and Miscellaneous Clips: ASTM A36/A36M, hot-dip zinc coated per ASTM A123.
C. Anchor Bolts: ASTM F 1554, Grade 36, threaded hex-headed bolts and carbon-steel, nuts; and flat, hardened-steel
washers. All fasteners shall be hot-dip zinc coated per ASTM A153.
D. Expansion Anchors: Corrosion-resistant steel with allowable load capacity according to ICC-ES AC193 and ACI 318
equal to or greater than the design load as determined by testing according to ASTM E488.
E. Power-Actuated Anchors: Corrosion resistant steel type with allowable load capacity according to ICC-ES AC70
equal to or greater than the design load as determined by testing according to ASTM E1190.
F. Mechanical Fasteners: ASTM C1513, self-drilling, self-threading, corrosion-resistant-coated steel drill screws.
G. Galvanizing Touchup Paint: SSPC-Paint 20.
H. Cement Grout: Portland cement, Type I per ASTM C150 with clean, natural sand per ASTM C404. Mix ratio shall be
1 part cement to 2-1/2 parts sand, and minimum water as required for hydration and placement.
I. Thermal Insulation: Unfaced mineral-fiber blankets, Type I per ASTM C665.

054000.3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

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A. Preparation: Ensure full contact of bearing flanges and track webs on supporting masonry or concrete construction by
full grouting of all bearing surfaces.
B. Erect all metal framing and related accessories straight, plum, and square. Connections shall be securely fastened,
according to ASTM C1007 and manufacturer’s specifications.
1. Do not torch cut framing members. All joints shall be seared or saw cut.
2. Securely attach metal framing members via screws or tack welding per manufacturer’s standard details.
3. Erect framing members in continuous lengths with no lap splices.
4. Erect temporary supports and bracing to anchor framing and provide adequate support for loads as specified.
5. Install thermal or acoustic insulation in headers, sills, boxed joists and studs that are made inaccessible by framing
installations. Provide reinforcing plates over any web holes or punched openings that are in excess of
manufacturer’s standard or specified openings.
6. Provide reinforcing plates over any web holes or punched openings that are in excess of manufacturer's specified or
standard punched openings.
C. Erection Tolerances: All installations shall be within an allowable maximum tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet
and to maximum out-of-square tolerance of 1/8 inch.
1. Erect walls and framing members to a maximum plus or minus 1/8 inch from plan dimension. Cumulative error
shall not be greater than finish material or sheathing minimum fastening specification.
D. Load-Bearing Wall Installation: Install top and bottom tracks continuously over studs. Align tracks to plan dimensions
and securely anchor tracks at ends and corners. Bear seat studs tight against top and bottom tracks webs. Space studs
as detailed, set plumb, align, and fasten each flange of studs to bottom and top tracks.
1. Provide for vertical alignment of studs where wall continuity is interrupted by a floor.
2. Properly align floor and roof framing directly over stud framing to transfer load or reinforce track.
3. Anchor studs to columns or other supporting structures as detailed.
4. Provide headers above all wall openings. Fabricate headers of adequate or multiple shapes as required for load
transfer to supporting stud ends. Provide all connections, gusset plates and stiffeners for adequate header member
size and full transfer to bearing.
5. Provide double stud at each jamb of all framed wall and door openings.
6. Install jack studs and runner tracks below and above all framed openings. Anchor runner tracks to jamb studs via
welding or mechanical attachment with clip angles. Jack studs shall be spaced the same as adjacent wall
construction.
7. Install horizontal bridging inside stud system, in location engineered for full lateral support. Fasten bridging at each
stud intersection.
8. Install miscellaneous accessories, fasteners, etc. for a complete wall-framing system capable of withstanding all
specified bearing and lateral loads.
E. Joist Installation: Erect, plumb, align, and securely anchor perimeter joist track sized to joists and supporting
construction. Fasten framing members to both flanges of joist track.
1. Install framing and joists over adequate support frame. Provide an end-bearing minimum of 1-1/2 inches. Reinforce
ends and bearing points of joists as required for shear or other loads.
2. Frame openings with heavy gage or multiple joist headers and joist track capable of transferring load adequately
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3. Install joist reinforcement and web stiffeners at all interior partitions or concentrated load areas as required.
4. Install and fasten bridging at intervals as required for lateral load stability.
5. Secure joists to all load-bearing interior walls or other supporting structures.
6. Install miscellaneous accessories, fasteners, etc. to provide a complete joist-framing assembly capable of
withstanding all specified dead and live loading.
F. Galvanizing Repairs: Touch up any damaged galvanized coatings on metal framing members with repair paint per
ASTM A 780 and as recommended per manufacturer’s specification.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing: Owner will engage an independent testing agency to perform testing of metal framing field quality control as
follows.
1. All connections including shop and field welds will be subject to testing and inspection.
2. Identification of any defective installations for repair or replacement that do not comply with the Contract
Documents shall be repaired, reinstalled or replace.
3. Any required additional inspections or testing will be at the Contractor’s expense, for checking repaired or replaced
work not found to be in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be repaired, reinstalled or replaced.

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DIVISION 05
METALS

054100.13 - STRUCTURAL METAL STUD WALL ASSEMBLIES

054100.13.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes furnishing and installing metal stud wall system for exterior walls, complete with gypsum board
sheathing, as indicated and specified.
B. Related Work Specified In Other Sections
1. Masonry - Division 4.
2. Cold-framed metal framing – Division 5.
3. Miscellaneous metals - Division 5.
4. Wall and stud cavity thermal insulation - Division 7.
5. Air barriers - Division 7.
6. Joint Sealants – Division 7.
7. Gypsum board on interior side of exterior walls - Division 9.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Design Criteria
1. Design metal stud walls to resist a 30 lb. per square foot wind load with an allowable maximum deflection of
L/720, per AISI “Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members”. Design shall not
consider contribution of sheathing materials. Comply with AISI S211 for wall studs, S212 for headers, and S213
for lateral design.
2. Design metal stud walls to maintain clearances at openings, to allow for structural tolerances, and to accommodate
live load deflection of L/300 for primary steel floor structure and L/200 for primary steel roof structure.
3. Design metal stud walls to accommodate thermal movement of framing members located outside the insulated
building envelope without damage or overstressing, sheathing failure, connection failure, undue strain on fasteners
and anchors, or other detrimental effects when subject to a maximum ambient temperature change of 120 degF.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code (e.g., Item
[L]). Refer to Division 1, General Requirements for definition of codes for types of submittals and the administrative

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requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining to this Section are specified
herein under this Article.
B. Metal Stud Product Data [P]: Submit product data for proposed exterior metal stud wall system, accessories,
sheathing, felt and miscellaneous specified items.
C. Exterior Metal Stud Wall Materials [D]: Submit shop drawings of metal stud framing; show sizes and layout, opening
framing, connections, sheathing, felts, etc.
D. Structural Calculations [R]: Submit structural calculations for metal stud wall system certifying to its conformance to
the design criteria. Calculations and certification shall be prepared by a structural engineer registered in the
jurisdiction of the project.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Reference Standards
1. AISI “Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members”.
a. Comply with requirements of AISI S100 and AISI S200.
2. AWS D1.3 “Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel”
B. Exterior Building Wall Mock-Up: Upon notification and instructions by the General Contractor, construct the exterior
wall framing of the Exterior Building Wall Mock-up complete with all accessories using specified materials and
methods.
C. Professional Engineer Qualifications: Engage a qualified registered engineer in the state of the project location to
prepare shop drawings, design calculations, and other structural data.
D. Installer Qualifications: Engage a qualified, experienced installer for all metal-framing systems. Installation contractor
shall have had a record of successful installations that are similar in scope, design and extent of this project.
E. Testing Agency Qualifications: Engage a qualified, independent testing agency with experience in metal framing
systems to perform testing per Field Quality Control Article. Agency shall be qualified according to ASTM E329 and
be acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Wrap, carton, and crate as required to provide physical and climatic protection during loading, shipping and job site
storage and handling.
B. Deliver packaged materials to the project site in the manufacturer’s original, unopened containers which bear intact,
legible and visible labels that identify the manufacturer’s name and brand name, the contents, grade and type.
C. Upon delivery, immediately inspect shipments to assure their compliance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents and approved submittals, and that products are complete, undamaged and adequately protected.
Immediately report damaged, missing, or defective items. Remove broken, damaged or unlabeled items from the site
immediately.
D. Store products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions with seals and labels intact, legible, and visible. Store
products in a manner to prevent damage, soiling, theft, deterioration and contamination. Marred surfaces, cracked,
checked split or warped materials will be rejected. Store materials subject to damage by climatic conditions in
weathertight enclosures. Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required or recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Repair damaged
Owner. The Owner’s Representative shall be the judge of the effectiveness of remedial measures. Additional time or
expenses required to secure replacements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Owner’s Representative to
justify an extension in the Contract time of completion or an increase in the Contract amount.

054100.13.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Steel Sheet: Structural steel per ASTM A1003, Type H, Grade ST50H, with G90 zinc coating, uncoated steel
thickness of 0.0538 inch and greater.
B. Structural Metal Stud System
1. Structural Metal Studs [P, D, R]: Punched C studs, 6 inch size (unless noted otherwise) with 1-5/8 inch flanges,
cold formed from minimum 16 gage steel, hot-dipped galvanized per coating designation G90. Provide system
products from one of the following acceptable manufacturers:
a. ClarkDietrich Building Systems
b. MarinoWARE
c. MBA Building Supplies
d. MRI Steel Framing, LLC
e. Nuconsteel, A Nucor Comapany
f. Steel Network, Inc. (The)
g. Steel Structural Systems
h. Super Stud Building Products
i. Telling Industries, Inc.
j. United Metal Products, Inc.
C. Structural Metal Track System
1. Structural Metal Track: Metal channel track, 6 inch size for 6 inch studs, with minimum 1-1/4 inch high flanges,
cold formed from steel hot-dipped galvanized per coating designation G60. Provide of same gage steel as studs.
D. Metal Channel Bridging
1. Metal Channel Bridging: 1-1/2 inch size (unless noted otherwise) cold rolled steel channels, cold formed from
minimum 16 gage steel hot-dipped galvanized per coating designation G90.
2.2 GYPSUM SHEATHING

A. Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing Board: Core treated, fiberglass scrim faced, water resistant, Type X, gypsum sheathing
per ASTM C1177, 1/2 inch thick unless noted otherwise, 4 foot widths, in as long lengths as practical to minimize end
joints.
1. CertainTeed Corporation, “GlasRoc”.
2. Georgia-Pacific Building Products, “Dens-Glass Gold”.

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3. National Gypsum Company, “Gold Bond eXP Extended Exposure Sheathing”.

4. Temple Inland Building Product by Georgia-Pacific, "GreenGlass Exterior Sheathing"
5. United States Gypsum Co., “Securock”.

2.3 FASTENERS

A. Screw Fasteners: For securing sheathing to metal stud framing; provide steel drill screws with manufacturer's standard
head except use low-profile head under sheathing. Comply with ASTM C1513, corrosion-resistant coated with
self-drilling point and self-tapping thread.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES

A. Sheathing Tape: Joint tape, minimum 2-inches wide, self-adhering type and recommended by gypsum sheathing
board manufacturer for use with silicone emulsion sealant.
B. Sheathing Sealant: Use silicone emulsion sealant complying with ASTM C834 and approved by sheathing and tape
manufacturers for use with sheathing tape.
C. Galvanizing Touchup Paint: SSPC-Paint 20.
D. Air Barrier: Specified in Division 7.

054100.13.3 EXECUTION

3.1 METAL STUD FRAMING INSTALLATION

A. Install structural metal stud framing for exterior walls where and as shown, as recommended by the manufacturer and
per approved shop drawings. Perform welding per AWS D1.3.
B. Anchor top and bottom tracks securely to supporting construction as shown, with anchor bolts, concrete nails,
powder-actuated fasteners or by welding, at maximum 24 inches o.c. and no nearer than 4 inches from either end of
track. At track butt joints, securely anchor track to a common structural element or butt-weld or splice together.
C. Plumb, align, and seat studs square in track with stud flanges abutting track flanges, and squarely attached to flanges
or web of both top and bottom tracks by metal arc-welding with fillet, plug, butt, or seam sleds adequate to fully
develop strength of connections. Space studs maximum 24 inches o.c.; provide additional stud members where
indicated or required.
1. Level, plumb, and true to line to a maximum allowable tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet and to maximum
out-of-square tolerance of 1/8 inch. Space individual framing members within 1/8 inch of plan location with
cumulative error within minimum requirements of sheathing.
D. Use one-piece full-height studs, without splices.
E. Frame openings in stud walls as shown, complete with sill and header member and supporting studs, jack studs above
and below openings and elsewhere to furnish support, and all securely attached together and to supporting members by
welding. Frame openings in true rectangles, of sizes shown or required.
F. Install metal channel horizontal bridging rows, where shown, but at not over 5 feet o.c. if not shown, with bridging
members running through the factory-punched holes in stud webs and secured to each stud by welding.
G. Touch up any damaged or scratched steel stud galvanic coating with zinc rich repair coating per ASTM A780.

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3.2 GYPSUM SHEATHING BOARD INSTALLATION

A. Install gypsum sheathing board on exterior face of metal stud exterior wall framing as shown, as recommended by the
manufacturer, and per approved shop drawings.
B. Cover full height of stud framed walls with sheathing, installed with paper-faced side to the exterior. Keep terminating
perimeter edges of sheathing 3/8 inch away from overhead and vertical surfaces of adjacent construction and seal
joints with backer rod and sealant so as to be weathertight. Secure sheathing to each stud and track with screws spaced
8 inches o.c.; keep screws 3/8 inch in from ends and edges of sheathing.
1. Install sheathing boards vertical unless otherwise indicated.
C. Power drive all screws with an electric screwdriver having a special head so that the screw will be driven in until the
screw head provides a slight depression below the surface of the sheathing, but not further. Do not break the paper
coverings on the board during installation of fasteners. Do not place fasteners closer than 3/8 inch from edges of
boards. Pair, not stagger, fasteners at edge joints between adjacent sheets.
D. Apply joint sealant and tapejoints between sheathing boards, perimeter edges of sheathing where it terminates against
other materials, penetrations, and similar conditions with joint sealant.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner will engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform field quality control testing.
B. All connections including shop and field welds will be subject to testing and inspection.
C. Correct all work that doesn’t comply with requirements.
D. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine compliance of corrected
Work with specified requirements.

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DIVISION 05
METALS

054100.13 - STRUCTURAL METAL STUD WALL ASSEMBLIES

054100.13.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes furnishing and installing metal stud wall system for exterior walls, complete with gypsum board
sheathing, as indicated and specified.
B. Related Work Specified In Other Sections
1. Masonry - Division 4.
2. Cold-framed metal framing – Division 5.
3. Miscellaneous metals - Division 5.
4. Wall and stud cavity thermal insulation - Division 7.
5. Air barriers - Division 7.
6. Joint Sealants – Division 7.
7. Gypsum board on interior side of exterior walls - Division 9.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Design Criteria
1. Design metal stud walls to resist a 30 lb. per square foot wind load with an allowable maximum deflection of
L/720, per AISI “Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members”. Design shall not
consider contribution of sheathing materials. Comply with AISI S211 for wall studs, S212 for headers, and S213
for lateral design.
2. Design metal stud walls to maintain clearances at openings, to allow for structural tolerances, and to accommodate
live load deflection of L/300 for primary steel floor structure and L/200 for primary steel roof structure.
3. Design metal stud walls to accommodate thermal movement of framing members located outside the insulated
building envelope without damage or overstressing, sheathing failure, connection failure, undue strain on fasteners
and anchors, or other detrimental effects when subject to a maximum ambient temperature change of 120 degF.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code (e.g., Item
[L]). Refer to Division 1, General Requirements for definition of codes for types of submittals and the administrative

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requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining to this Section are specified
herein under this Article.
B. Metal Stud Product Data [P]: Submit product data for proposed exterior metal stud wall system, accessories,
sheathing, felt and miscellaneous specified items.
C. Exterior Metal Stud Wall Materials [D]: Submit shop drawings of metal stud framing; show sizes and layout, opening
framing, connections, sheathing, felts, etc.
D. Structural Calculations [R]: Submit structural calculations for metal stud wall system certifying to its conformance to
the design criteria. Calculations and certification shall be prepared by a structural engineer registered in the
jurisdiction of the project.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Reference Standards
1. AISI “Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members”.
a. Comply with requirements of AISI S100 and AISI S200.
2. AWS D1.3 “Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel”
B. Exterior Building Wall Mock-Up: Upon notification and instructions by the General Contractor, construct the exterior
wall framing of the Exterior Building Wall Mock-up complete with all accessories using specified materials and
methods.
C. Professional Engineer Qualifications: Engage a qualified registered engineer in the state of the project location to
prepare shop drawings, design calculations, and other structural data.
D. Installer Qualifications: Engage a qualified, experienced installer for all metal-framing systems. Installation contractor
shall have had a record of successful installations that are similar in scope, design and extent of this project.
E. Testing Agency Qualifications: Engage a qualified, independent testing agency with experience in metal framing
systems to perform testing per Field Quality Control Article. Agency shall be qualified according to ASTM E329 and
be acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Wrap, carton, and crate as required to provide physical and climatic protection during loading, shipping and job site
storage and handling.
B. Deliver packaged materials to the project site in the manufacturer’s original, unopened containers which bear intact,
legible and visible labels that identify the manufacturer’s name and brand name, the contents, grade and type.
C. Upon delivery, immediately inspect shipments to assure their compliance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents and approved submittals, and that products are complete, undamaged and adequately protected.
Immediately report damaged, missing, or defective items. Remove broken, damaged or unlabeled items from the site
immediately.
D. Store products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions with seals and labels intact, legible, and visible. Store
products in a manner to prevent damage, soiling, theft, deterioration and contamination. Marred surfaces, cracked,
checked split or warped materials will be rejected. Store materials subject to damage by climatic conditions in
weathertight enclosures. Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required or recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Repair damaged
Owner. The Owner’s Representative shall be the judge of the effectiveness of remedial measures. Additional time or
expenses required to secure replacements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Owner’s Representative to
justify an extension in the Contract time of completion or an increase in the Contract amount.

054100.13.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Steel Sheet: Structural steel per ASTM A1003, Type H, Grade ST50H, with G90 zinc coating, uncoated steel
thickness of 0.0538 inch and greater.
B. Structural Metal Stud System
1. Structural Metal Studs [P, D, R]: Punched C studs, 6 inch size (unless noted otherwise) with 1-5/8 inch flanges,
cold formed from minimum 16 gage steel, hot-dipped galvanized per coating designation G90. Provide system
products from one of the following acceptable manufacturers:
a. ClarkDietrich Building Systems
b. MarinoWARE
c. MBA Building Supplies
d. MRI Steel Framing, LLC
e. Nuconsteel, A Nucor Comapany
f. Steel Network, Inc. (The)
g. Steel Structural Systems
h. Super Stud Building Products
i. Telling Industries, Inc.
j. United Metal Products, Inc.
C. Structural Metal Track System
1. Structural Metal Track: Metal channel track, 6 inch size for 6 inch studs, with minimum 1-1/4 inch high flanges,
cold formed from steel hot-dipped galvanized per coating designation G60. Provide of same gage steel as studs.
D. Metal Channel Bridging
1. Metal Channel Bridging: 1-1/2 inch size (unless noted otherwise) cold rolled steel channels, cold formed from
minimum 16 gage steel hot-dipped galvanized per coating designation G90.
2.2 GYPSUM SHEATHING

A. Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing Board: Core treated, fiberglass scrim faced, water resistant, Type X, gypsum sheathing
per ASTM C1177, 1/2 inch thick unless noted otherwise, 4 foot widths, in as long lengths as practical to minimize end
joints.
1. CertainTeed Corporation, “GlasRoc”.
2. Georgia-Pacific Building Products, “Dens-Glass Gold”.

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3. National Gypsum Company, “Gold Bond eXP Extended Exposure Sheathing”.

4. Temple Inland Building Product by Georgia-Pacific, "GreenGlass Exterior Sheathing"
5. United States Gypsum Co., “Securock”.

2.3 FASTENERS

A. Screw Fasteners: For securing sheathing to metal stud framing; provide steel drill screws with manufacturer's standard
head except use low-profile head under sheathing. Comply with ASTM C1513, corrosion-resistant coated with
self-drilling point and self-tapping thread.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES

A. Sheathing Tape: Joint tape, minimum 2-inches wide, self-adhering type and recommended by gypsum sheathing
board manufacturer for use with silicone emulsion sealant.
B. Sheathing Sealant: Use silicone emulsion sealant complying with ASTM C834 and approved by sheathing and tape
manufacturers for use with sheathing tape.
C. Galvanizing Touchup Paint: SSPC-Paint 20.
D. Air Barrier: Specified in Division 7.

054100.13.3 EXECUTION

3.1 METAL STUD FRAMING INSTALLATION

A. Install structural metal stud framing for exterior walls where and as shown, as recommended by the manufacturer and
per approved shop drawings. Perform welding per AWS D1.3.
B. Anchor top and bottom tracks securely to supporting construction as shown, with anchor bolts, concrete nails,
powder-actuated fasteners or by welding, at maximum 24 inches o.c. and no nearer than 4 inches from either end of
track. At track butt joints, securely anchor track to a common structural element or butt-weld or splice together.
C. Plumb, align, and seat studs square in track with stud flanges abutting track flanges, and squarely attached to flanges
or web of both top and bottom tracks by metal arc-welding with fillet, plug, butt, or seam sleds adequate to fully
develop strength of connections. Space studs maximum 24 inches o.c.; provide additional stud members where
indicated or required.
1. Level, plumb, and true to line to a maximum allowable tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet and to maximum
out-of-square tolerance of 1/8 inch. Space individual framing members within 1/8 inch of plan location with
cumulative error within minimum requirements of sheathing.
D. Use one-piece full-height studs, without splices.
E. Frame openings in stud walls as shown, complete with sill and header member and supporting studs, jack studs above
and below openings and elsewhere to furnish support, and all securely attached together and to supporting members by
welding. Frame openings in true rectangles, of sizes shown or required.
F. Install metal channel horizontal bridging rows, where shown, but at not over 5 feet o.c. if not shown, with bridging
members running through the factory-punched holes in stud webs and secured to each stud by welding.
G. Touch up any damaged or scratched steel stud galvanic coating with zinc rich repair coating per ASTM A780.

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3.2 GYPSUM SHEATHING BOARD INSTALLATION

A. Install gypsum sheathing board on exterior face of metal stud exterior wall framing as shown, as recommended by the
manufacturer, and per approved shop drawings.
B. Cover full height of stud framed walls with sheathing, installed with paper-faced side to the exterior. Keep terminating
perimeter edges of sheathing 3/8 inch away from overhead and vertical surfaces of adjacent construction and seal
joints with backer rod and sealant so as to be weathertight. Secure sheathing to each stud and track with screws spaced
8 inches o.c.; keep screws 3/8 inch in from ends and edges of sheathing.
1. Install sheathing boards vertical unless otherwise indicated.
C. Power drive all screws with an electric screwdriver having a special head so that the screw will be driven in until the
screw head provides a slight depression below the surface of the sheathing, but not further. Do not break the paper
coverings on the board during installation of fasteners. Do not place fasteners closer than 3/8 inch from edges of
boards. Pair, not stagger, fasteners at edge joints between adjacent sheets.
D. Apply joint sealant and tapejoints between sheathing boards, perimeter edges of sheathing where it terminates against
other materials, penetrations, and similar conditions with joint sealant.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner will engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform field quality control testing.
B. All connections including shop and field welds will be subject to testing and inspection.
C. Correct all work that doesn’t comply with requirements.
D. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine compliance of corrected
Work with specified requirements.

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DIVISION 05
METALS

055000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

055000.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Provide metal fabrications shown or specified.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for providing steel framing and fabrications not shown or noted on
the Structural Drawings of the Structural Steel Contract and not noted “Structural Steel” or “SS” on the
Architectural Drawings. The General Contractor is responsible for comparing the Structural Steel
Contract Bid Documents with those of the General Contract to determine what steel is in the General
Contract.
3. The General Contractor is responsible for providing steel framing and fabrications which were not shown
or noted on the Structural Drawings of the Structural Steel Contract and those that were noted as “General
Contract” or “GC” on the Drawings. The General Contractor is responsible for comparing the Structural
Steel Contract Bid Documents with those of the General Contract to determine what steel is in the
General Contract.
4. This section includes the following:
a. Steel ladders.
b. Ladder safety cages.
c. OSHA industrial stairs.
d. Loose bearing and leveling plates.
e. Loose steel lintels.
f. Shelf angles.
g. Support angles for elevator door sills.
h. Elevator machine beams.
i. Steel framing and supports for overhead doors.
j. Steel framing and supports for ceiling hung toilet compartments.
k. Steel framing and supports for operable partitions.

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l. Steel framing and support for countertops.

m. Steel framing and supports for mechanical and electrical equipment.
n. Steel framing for openings in the roof.
o. Steel framing for wall openings.
p. Steel framing and supports for applications where framing and supports are not specified in other
Sections.
q. Metal angle corner guards.
r. Metal angle and channel edgings.
s. Loading-dock edge angles.
t. Floor pit and trench edge angles.
u. Miscellaneous metal trim.
v. Rolled shape steel door frames.
w. Metal floor plate and supports.
x. Cast thresholds.
y. Metal stairs.
z. Cast nosings and treads.
aa. Extruded nosings and treads.
bb. Pipe guards (bollards).
cc. Plastic covers for pipe guards (bollards)
dd. Wheel guards.
ee. Gratings.
ff. Pipe and tube railings.
gg. Highway type guardrails.
B. Related Work Specified in Other Sections:
1. Anchorage Devices for Securing Precast Concrete Panels - Division 3.
2. Cast Iron Trench Drains and Grates – Division 3.
3. Industrial Handrails - Division 5.
4. Industrial Guard Systems - Division 5
5. Structural Steel – Division 5.
6. Ornamental Metals – Division 5.
C. Products Furnished, But Not Installed Under This Section:
1. Loose steel lintels and shelf angles in masonry work.
2. Nosings for concrete stairs.
3. Metal fabrications, and anchors for same, for embedment in concrete.

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D. Related Work Performed Under Other Contracts:

1. Structural Steel - Structural Steel Contract.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Metal Surfaces, General: For metal fabrications exposed to view in the completed Work, provide materials
with smooth, flat surfaces without blemishes. Do not use materials with exposed pitting, seam marks, roller
marks, rolled trade names, or roughness.
B. Material Isolation: Where aluminum comes in contact with concrete, masonry, or dissimilar metals, the
materials shall be kept from direct contact by use of a membrane separator such as tarred building paper or a
heavy coat of alkali resistant bituminous paint as approved by the Architect-Engineer, applied as received from
the manufacturer. This paint shall be allowed to dry before assembly.
C. Structural Performance of Aluminum Ladders: Aluminum ladders[, including landings,] shall withstand the
effects of loads and stresses within limits and under conditions specified in ANSI A14.3.
1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code
(e.g., Item [L]). Refer to Division 1 General Requirements for definition of codes for types of submittals and
the administrative requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining
to this Section are specified under this Article.
B. Submit detailed shop drawings when specified, to show compliance with the design intent.
C. Metal Fabrications Materials: Submit Letter of Compliance for materials and products specified.
D. Qualified Welder Certificates: Submit to the Owner’s Representative for each welder, from accredited,
independent testing laboratory, per AWS D1.1.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm having the experience in the type and quantity of metal fabrications to be
fabricated and installed and have construction records indicating success in performance capacity, quantity,
quality and safety.
B. Welds shall be certified for procedures to be performed in accordance with AWS D1.1 “Structural Welding
Code – Steel”, AWS D1.3 “Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel”, AWS D1.2 “Structural Welding Code –
Aluminum”, and AWS D1.6 "Structural Welding code - Stainless Steel".
C. Shop Inspection: Grant the Owner’s Representative access for inspection purposes to any and all parts of the
shop where work under this Section is being fabricated.
D. Grating shall be designed, manufactured and installed in compliance with ANSI/NAAMM MBG 531 “Metal
Bar Grating Manual” and MBG 532 “Heavy-Duty Metal Bar Grating Manual”.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Take measurements at the building to assure proper fitting, fabrication, and erection of
the work. Check dimensions in the field, whether or not shown, upon which the accurate fitting together and
building-in of the metal fabrication work may depend or which affects the proper installation of the work of
others. Indicate field dimensions on the shop drawings.
B. Closely coordinate this work with the work of others, including construction schedule wherever this work
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by supports, part
work.
C. Fabrication from Established Dimensions: Verify with the Owner’s Representative whether field dimensions
will delay the construction schedule. Upon approval of the Owner’s Representative, proceed with fabrication
after receipt of approved shop drawings based on established dimensions without field measurement. Continue
coordination of established and field dimensions until fabrications are installed. Allow extra material, if
required, for field fitting and trimming.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate the work of this Section with the work of other trades, under this Contract or other contracts, doing
adjacent or concurrent work so as to insure proper, timely, and adequate interface.
B. Provide drawings and deliver templates, anchors, fasteners and embedded items to the site to insure proper,
timely and adequate interface.

055000.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Rolled Steel Plates and Shapes

A. Rolled Steel Plates and Shapes: Conform to ASTM A36 for angles and plates, ASTM A36 or A572 Grade 50
for S and M shapes and channels, and ASTM A992 for W shapes.
1. Where exposed to view, material and fabrication shall conform to requirements of “Specification for
Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel” in Section 10 of AISC Code of Standard Practice.
2.1.2 Aluminum Extrusions, Shapes and Plates

A. Aluminum:
1. Extruded Bars, Rods, Shapes and Tubes. ASTM B221, 6063-T6 alloy.
2. Structural Shapes: ASTM B221, 6061-T6 alloy.
3. Flat Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209, 6061-T6 alloy.
4. Aluminum-Alloy Rolled Tread Plate" ASTM B632, 6061-T6 alloy.
5. Seamless Extruded Pipe: ASTM B241, 6063-T6 alloy.
6. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B26, 443.0-F alloy.
7. Fasteners: 2024 alloy for screws and 6061 for rivets.

2.1.3 Steel Pipe and Tube

A. Steel Pipe: Per ASTM A53, Type E or S, Grade B, Schedule 40 and 80, as indicated.
B. Tubing: Cold formed shapes per ASTM A500, Grade B.

2.1.4 Bar Grating

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A. Steel Grating:
1. Steel Grating
a. Rectangular bearing bars and crossbars shall conform to ASTM A36 for hot rolled carbon steel bars
and ASTM A1011 or ASTM A1018 for strip.
b. Crossbars made of wire rods shall conform to ASTM A510 for carbon steel wire rods.
2. Heaving Duty Steel Grating
a. Rectangular bearing bars and crossbars shall conform to ASTM A1011 or ASTM A1018 for hot
rolled carbon steel strip and ASTM A36 for carbon structural steel.
b. Crossbars made of wire rods shall conform to be ASTM A510 for carbon steel wire rod.
3. Acceptable Manufacturers
a. Alabama Metal industries Corp. (AMICO), Birmingham, AL
b. All American Grating, Pittsburgh, PA
c. BarnettBates Corp., Joliet, IL
d. Fisher & Ludlow, a NUCOR Company, Wexford, PA "Fisher and Ludlow" or "Tru-Weld"
e. Hasco Industrial IKG, Nashville, TN
f. Ohio Grating Inc., Canton, OH
4. Bar grating shall be fabricated using [plain] [serrated] rectangular steel bearing bars spaced at 1-3/16
inches on center with forge welded steel crossbars spaced 4 inches on center. Registered Design
Professional shall determine depth of bearing bars based on design load and span.
5. Notching of bearing or cross bars is prohibited.
6. Provide banding at cutouts and around perimeter of removable panels. Banding shall be same size as
bearing bars.
7. Limit weight of removable panels.
8. Grating exposed to elements shall be galvanized.
9. Mechanical fasteners shall be galvanized when galvanized grating is used.
B. Galvanized Steel Bar Grating Fasteners: Use galvanized grating fasteners when galvanized grating is fastened
to galvanized steel framing.
1. Hilti “X-FCM-M Series Fastening System” .
C. Fiberglass Bar Grating: Fiberglass reinforced polyester molded bearing bars and cross bars in a square pattern.
Grating shall support a live load of 100 pounds per square foot, unless otherwise noted. Grating shall be
removable.
1. Fibergrate .
2. .Seasafe
3. Strongwell
D. Aluminum Bar Grating: Pressure-locked rectangular aluminum grating with plain top rectangle bearing bars
with serrated surface of size noted with cross bars at 4 inches on center. Provide banded edges on all
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1. Bustin Industrial Products, division R.O.M Corporation

2. Ohio Gratings, Inc. .

2.1.5 Floor and Deck Plate

A. Abrasive-Surfaced Steel Floor Plate: ASTM A786, rolled from 1/4 inch thick steel unless noted otherwise,
with steel abrasive integral with surface of ASTM A36 steel or ASTM A283, Grade C or D steel base plate.
1. W.S. Molnar Co. “Slip-Not, Grade 2” .
2. Harsco Industrial IKG “Mebac Anti-Skid Plate” .
B. Checkered Steel Plate: Raised pattern floor plates complying with ASTM A786, rolled from 1/4 inch thick
steel unless otherwise noted; of ASTM A36 steel:
1. Ryerson “Inland 4-Way Floor Plate” .
2. Central Steel “Four Way Steel Floor Plate” .

2.1.6 Guardrail

A. Guardrail:
1. Rails. W type, 12 gage, galvanized per ASTM A123, “Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot Dip
Galvanized) coatings on Iron and Steel Products”, with 3.6 ounces of zinc coating per square foot,
complete with terminal and splice sections, and galvanized steel bolts.
a. Trinity, Inc. Guardrail .
b. Structural & Steel Products "Highway Guardrail"
2. Posts:
a. Wide-flange W6x9 steel per ASTM A36, “Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel”, and
galvanized per ASTM A123, “Standard Specification for Zinc(Hot Dip Galvanized) coatings on Iron
and Steel Products”, with an average of 2 ounces of zinc coating per square foot of surface.

2.1.7 Stair Nosings

A. Stair Nosings: Use for cast-in-place concrete interior stairs. Furnish abrasive-surface cross-hatched pattern in
cast iron, 4 inches wide, complete with anchors on backside.
1. American Safety Tread Co. “801 or 801SP for metal pan stairs” .
2. Safe-T-Metal Co., Inc. “Style AX or AXPF for metal pan stairs” .
3. Wooster Products, Inc. “Type 101 or 101SP for metal pan stairs” .

2.1.8 Anchors and Fasteners

A. Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head bolts, ASTM A307, Grade A (ASTM F568M, Property Class 4.6);
with hex nuts, ASTM A563 (ASTM A 563M); and, where indicated, flat washers.
B. High-Strength Bolts: High-strength heavy hex structural bolts per ASTM A325, Type 1 or 2, Plain (Galvanized
for galvanized members); use heavy hex nuts per ASTM A563, Grade C plain nut (Grade DH for galvanized
bolts); and use hardened steel washers per ASTM F436 plain-finished washer (Galvanized washer for
galvanized bolts). Use according to latest edition of "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or
A490 Bolts". Do not use ASTM A490 bolts unless specifically called for or approved by the Architect or
Engineer. Do not use machine bolts to connect any structural steel.

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C. Expansion Bolts:
1. Manufacturer:
a. Hilti “Kwik Bolt” .
b. Powers Fasteners, Inc. "Power Stud"
c. ITW Red Head “Wedge Anchors” .
2. Anchor bolts and sleeve assembly of material indicated below with capability to sustain, without failure, a
load equal to 6 times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry and equal to 4 times the load
imposed when installed in concrete, as determined by testing per ASTM E488, conducted by a qualified
independent testing agency.
a. Material: Carbon-steel components zinc-plated to comply with ASTM B633 or ASTM F1941, Class
Fe/Zn 5.
b. Material: Alloy Group 1 or 2 stainless-steel bolts complying with ASTM F593 (ASTM 738M) and
nuts complying with ASTM F594 (ASTM F836M).
D. Epoxy Capsule Type Anchors: 2 part, threaded steel stud and epoxy adhesive filled capsule anchoring system.
Install per manufacturer’s recommendations.
1. Hilti “HVA Adhesive Anchor System” .
E. Threaded Type Concrete Insert.
1. Heckmann Building Products, Inc. “No. 444 Star Threaded Insert “
2. Simpson Strong-Tie "Blue Banger Hanger"
3. Halfen "DEMU" .

2.1.9 Paint

A. Prime Paint on Carbon Steel: Rust-inhibitive non-lead type.

1. Shop Primer for Ferrous Metal: Rust-inhibitive, lead- and chromate-free, modified-alkyd primer
complying with performance requirements for MPI#79 paint; selected for good resistance to normal
atmospheric corrosion, compatibility with finish paint systems indicated, and capability to provide a
sound foundation for field-applied topcoats despite prolonged exposure.
2. Preferred shop primers are:
a. Bruder 24-A-167 Gray
b. Carboline AD-29 Gray
c. Con-Lux Rust Arrestor 43 Gray
d. DuPont 65-Y-3055
e. PPG Industries, MULTIPRIME Fast Dry 2.8 VOC Gray 94-269
f. Rust-Oleum 7086 Gray
g. The Sherwin-Williams Company Steel Spec Fast Dry Universal Primer Gray B50AW14
h. Tnemec 10-1009 Gray
3. Shop Primer for Ferrous Metal: Organic zinc-rich primer, complying with SSPC-Paint 20 and compatible
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a. Manufacturer:
1) The Sherwin-Williams Company “Corothane I GalvaPac Zinc Two Pack Primer
B65G10/B69D210”
2) The Sherwin-Williams Company “Zinc Clad III HS B69A100/B69V100/B69D11”
3) Carboline Company “Carboline 621”
4) )PPG Industries “Aquapon Zinc-Rich Primer 97-670"
5) Tnemec Company, Inc. “Tnemec-Zinc 90-97"
B. Touch-up Paint on Galvanized Steel: Organic zinc-rich primer per SSPC-Paint 20 and compatible with paints
specified to be used over it:
1. The Sherwin-Williams Company “Corothane I GalvaPac Zinc Two Pack Primer B65G10/B69D210”
2. Carboline Company “Carboline 621”
3. )PPG Industries “Aquapon Zinc-Rich Primer 97-670"
4. Tnemec Company, Inc. “Tnemec-Zinc 90-97"
C. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt mastic complying with SSPC-Paint 12, except containing no asbestos
fibers, or cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D1187.

2.2 FABRICATION

A. Connections and Workmanship

1. Fabricate and install the items per:
a. AISC “Specifications for the Design, Fabrication & Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings”.
b. AISC “Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges”.
c. AISC “Specification for Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel”.
d. AISC “Manual of Steel Construction”.
e. AWS “Structural Welding Code”, AWS D1.1.
2. Make detail pieces with all projecting corners clipped and filler pieces welded flush.
3. Bolt or weld shop and field connections, unless otherwise noted or specified. Provide clips, lugs, brackets,
straps, plates, bolts, nuts, washers and similar items, required for complete fabrication and erection. Use
connections of type and design required by forces to be resisted, and to provide secure fastening.
4. In bolting, draw up bolts or nuts tight. Use bolts of lengths required so that bolts do not project more than
1/4 inch beyond face of nut. Provide high-strength hexagonal head bolts with washers and hexagonal nuts.
5. Maximize shop preassembly of fabricated items.
6. Provide beam connections that comply with AISC standard 2 angle web connections that support 75% of
the total uniform load capacity of the beam. Connections with angles bolted to the web shall meet the
shear requirements for friction bolting and bearing type bolts per AISC specification Section 1.5.1.2.2.
7. Remove burrs from sheared and punched metal.
8. Provide air vents with punched 1 inch (25 mm) holes at 24 inches on center in all channels, angles and
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9. Bend metal edges to the minimum radius without causing metal separation at the bent edge.
10. Ease exposed edges to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch unless otherwise indicated.
11. Weld seams and corners with continuous welds using methods that minimize distortion of members.
Remove flux. Grind welds exposed in the finish work smooth, flush with adjacent surfaces, filleted at
angular connections unless otherwise specified.
12. Drill, tap and reinforce fabrications to receive bolts and hardware for connection.
13. For exterior work, fabricate joints and connections to exclude water. Provide weep holes to drain moisture
from precipitation or condensation
14. Provide connections that prevent bending, buckling or overstressing of the members based on a
temperature range of 180 degrees F for the metal surfaces.
15. Remove sharp edges in pedestrian walk areas.
16. Provide exposed connections with flush, tight joints. Use exposed fasteners only as indicated and
concealed fasteners wherever possible. Locate joints at concealed locations wherever possible
17. Provide holes required for the connection of other adjacent or adjoining work wherever holes are noted or
can be determined prior to fabrication of the steel. Locate holes for bolting equipment to supports to a
tolerance of plus or minus 1/16 inch of dimensions indicated.
18. Furnish members true to length so that assembling may be done without fillers, except where same are
required or detailed. Trim projecting edges or corners flush where different members are assembled. Items
shall be free from twists, bends, and open joints.
19. Fabricate members to a tolerance per AISC Code of Standard Practice.
20. Use welded studs for connections to tubing members in lieu of drilled and tapped holes.
21. Seal ends of tubing either by welding completely around where joining other members or by welding in a
3/16 inch plate at open ends.
22. Tag miscellaneous iron and steel, including anchor bolts, sleeves, and bases or otherwise mark for ease of
identification at the project site.
23. Fit work together in the fabrication shop and deliver complete, or in parts, ready to be set in place.
24. Welding of aluminum work shall be done by the inert-gas metal-arc torch tungsten-arc torch or other
specialized welding as approved by the Architect-Engineer.
2.3 FINISHES

A. General
1. Reference: NAAMM “Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural Metal Products” for application of
finishes.
2. Assemble metal fabrications before finishing.
B. Galvanizing
1. Apply galvanizing after built-up members are completely fabricated. After galvanizing, ream holes to
proper size and re-tap threads. Straighten shapes and assemblies true to line and plane after galvanizing.
Repair damage to galvanized surfaces with zinc-rich galvanized touch-up paint specified.
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a. Rolled, Pressed and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars and Strips: Per ASTM A123; average weight
of zinc coating per square foot of actual surface, for 3/16 inch and less thickness members 2.0
ounces, for 1/4 inch and heavier members 2.3 ounces.
b. Iron and Steel Hardware: Per ASTM A153; minimum weight of zinc coating, in ounces per square
foot of surface per Table 1 of ASTM A153, for the various classes of materials used on the Project.
c. Steel Sheet: Per ASTM A653; weight of zinc coating, per square foot on both sides of sheet, Coating
Designation G90, minimized spangle and chemically treated.
C. Shop Prime Painting
1. Clean interior ferrous metals to be shop primed by power tool cleaning per SSPC-SP3 per SSPC Zone
1A.
2. Clean exterior metals to be shop primed by commercial blast cleaning per SSPC-SP6/NACE No. 3 per
SSPC Zone 1B.
3. Shop paint ferrous metal 1 coat of priming paint, minimum 2.5 mils dry film thickness per SSPC-PA1,
except that those surfaces in contact after assembling, and members embedded in concrete or masonry,
need have no paint. Shop paint surfaces not in contact, but inaccessible after assembly, a second coat of
priming paint before assembling. Allow surface to thoroughly dry before primer paint is applied.
a. Do not shop prime paint items specified or noted to be galvanized.
b. Do not shop prime paint members that are to receive spray-on fireproofing.
4. Stripe paint corners, crevices, bolts, welds and sharp edges.
D. Aluminum Finishes
1. Provide aluminum finishes as designated by the Aluminum Association (AA).
2. Fabricated Finish: AA-M10 (mill finish).
3. Clear Anodic Finish: (Class I) AA-M12C22A41.

2.4 STEEL LINTEL

A. Steel Lintels [D]: Furnish for setting, for support of masonry in walls and partitions, including those required
for door openings, louver openings, grille openings, wall recesses, duct openings and other locations where
shown or required, and where reinforced concrete or masonry lintels are not indicated.
B. Fabricate lintels from structural shapes. Unless otherwise noted, lintels shall have a minimum bearing of 8
inches at each side of opening. Fabricate lintels of multiple sections by welding at edges, and grinding exposed
welds smooth. Where size and type of lintel are not noted, provide a 3 inch by 2-1/2 inch by 1/4 inch angle for
each 4 inches of wall thickness.
C. Galvanize lintels in exterior walls.

2.5 STEEL FRAMES

A. Steel Frames [D]: Furnish for doors, hatches, grilles and other openings, fabricated from structural shapes and
not indicated as part of the Structural Steel (Work) (Contract).
B. Fabricate frames from rolled steel sections or rolled steel sections and steel plate, and provide connections and
anchors for building into adjoining materials. Select sections for trueness of web and flange. Straighten
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of the assembled units.

C. Connect built-up members of frames by welding. Miter or cope and join members with continuous welding
beads. Provide and weld solid steel bar stops, spacers, and fillers to frames as indicated. Provide frames with
temporary spreader bars to prevent springing frames out of shape prior to and during erection.
D. Frames for floor openings shall be of sizes indicated and so fabricated that top of frame and frame insert of
plate or bar grating are flush with finish floor.

2.6 STEEL CURBS AND SILLS

A. Steel Curbs and Sills [D]: Fabricate from structural steel shapes and steel plates. Where curbs extend around
corners, butt or miter, and join the members by continuous welding bead. Grind welding beads upon which
covers or other members bear, and exposed welding beads, smooth and flush. Round exposed edges of
members by grinding.

2.7 DOOR FRAMES

A. Steel door frames and associated items which are shown or noted as miscellaneous metal work shall be as
indicated and fabricated with heads and jambs of structural shapes, plates, etc., according to typical details. All
corners shall be square and true. Weld all exposed joints and grind flush and smooth. Provide anchors on
frames to be set in masonry or concrete. Unless otherwise shown or specified herein, cut holes in channel
jambs to receive latch bolts and/or dead bolts for door locks and latches. Fit door frames with bar stops as
shown or noted and plug weld to frame.
B. All steel door frames for fire doors shall conform to the underwriter’s requirements and shall have joints
formed by extending head members over jambs and securely fastened by a continuous weld.
C. Frames for overhead doors shall have jamb members extended upward for mounting tracks and securing
frames as shown, noted and as required by the door installation.
D. Cut back jamb channels, extend up and connect to girts above, where and as shown or noted.
E. For each freight elevator hoistway door opening, provide metal sill and steel channel door frame with jambs
from floor to door head and extended upward and connected to the building construction above. The frames
and sills shall be plumb and in alignment with frames and sills of the other openings in the hoistway. Door sills
shall be made of ¼ inch thick abrasive surfaced steel floor plate by one of the manufacturers listed below or
similar material approved by the Architect-Engineer.
1. IKG Industries, “Mebac Floor Plate”
2. Safe Walk Inc., “Algrip”.

2.8 ANCHORS

A. Anchors: Furnish for frames, curbs, sills, and other miscellaneous metal members shown anchored into
concrete or masonry. Fabricate anchors from strap iron bent to shape or use weldable headed studs, welded to
backs of members, extended with bent or head end for building-in as conditions require, of sizes and spacing
as noted. Where size and spacing are not noted, furnish 1-1/2 inch wide by 1/4 inch thick by 8 inches long size
anchors for concrete and 1-1/2 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick by 8 inches long size anchors for masonry. Space
masonry anchors to fit the jointing of the adjacent masonry work. Unless otherwise noted, space anchors at 36
inches or less on centers.
B. Where anchors and plates or clips are to be built-in for attachment of later work, provide bolts in the plates or
clips, welded to back, with threaded ends extended as required.
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attaching masonry provide specified
expansion anchors and machine bolts or screws.

2.9 LADDERS

A. Fixed-rail Type Steel and Aluminum Ladders [D]: Fabricate with side rails of steel or aluminum pipe of sizes
indicated on the Drawings. Fit solid section bar rungs into punched holes in side rails, at 12 inches on center
and weld rungs in place and grind welds smooth. Weld steel brackets to side rails, at not over 6 feet on center,
to secure ladders in place. Provide aluminum ladders at exterior locations and steel ladders at interior locations.
Provide mill finish at aluminum ladders. Provide material isolation at aluminum ladders with a heavy coat of
bituminous paint where aluminum comes in contact with concrete, masonry or dissimilar metals. Provide
non-slip surface on top of each ring.
B. Safety Cages for Ladders [D]: Fabricate basket guard, hoop type, from steel or aluminum flat bars and
assemble by bolting or welding. Provide bars for top and bottom hoops of sizes indicated on the Drawings,
spaced not more than 4 feet on center and vertical bars spaced not more than 9 inches on center. Fasten hoops
to side rails by welding.
C. Provide aluminum oxide coating adhesively applied at top of rung or rung filled with aluminum oxide grout.
D. Provide metallically bonded non-slip surface at each rung.
1. IKG Industries , “Mebac”.
2. W. S. Molnar Co. , “Slip-not”.
2.10 STEEL PIPE RAILINGS

A. Steel Pipe Railings [D]: Fabricate from standard weight, carbon steel pipe or of round structural steel tubing.
Where railing size is not noted, use members of 1-1/2 inch nominal diameter (actual 1.9 inch outside diameter).
Use Schedule 80 pipe or equivalent tubing for vertical members such as posts and use Schedule 40 pipe or
equivalent tubing for horizontal members such as railings. Incorporate 4 inch high toe guard where required.
B. Perform joining of post, rails, and corners by one of the following methods:
1. Use flush-type weld-on steel railing fittings, such as ells, tees and crosses for joining railing members
together and use preformed flush-type weld-on railing radius elbows for railing bends and corners. Use
internal splice locks/connectors for welding pieces of railings together.
2. Railings may be bent at corners instead of jointing, provided the bends conform to the Drawing and are
made in suitable jigs and that the cylindrical cross-section of the pipe is maintained throughout the entire
bend.
C. Where post spacing is not shown, space posts not more than 5 feet on center. Erect posts plumb in each
direction.
D. Provide concrete anchorage for posts by means of pipe sleeves set into the concrete. Sleeves shall be
galvanized, standard weight, steel pipe, of inside diameter approximately 1/2 inch more than outside diameter
of post, not less than 6 inches long, and having a steel plate closure secured to the bottom of the sleeve. Steel
wedge posts into sleeves, and fill space between post and sleeve solid with a quick-setting hydraulic cement.
E. Provide steel anchorage for posts by welding to the steel supporting members.
F. Provide removable sections of handrail with posts set in close-fitting sleeves with tapped holes at third points
on sleeve circumference and Allen head set screws for securing posts to sleeves.
G. Fabricate wall railings with wall brackets for intermediate support and wall return fittings at ends. Brackets and
end fittings shall be of steel and shall be of proper height to provide 1-1/2 inch clear space between wall and
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railing. Anchorage by bolting through
bracket flange into the wall construction.

2.11 SAFETY CHAINS

A. Safety Chains [D]: Fabricate of galvanized, welded type, proof coil steel chain, 3/16 inch nominal diameter,
with not less than 10 links per foot, proof loading of not less than 1,000 pounds, complete with snap fasteners
on each end and eye bolts for attachment. Snap fasteners shall be boat type with strength equal to the chain
proof loading. Eye bolts shall be 3/8 inch bolt with 3/4 inch eye inside diameter and complete with 1/8 inch
thick fastening plate. Provide chains 6 inches longer than guarded opening.
2.12 STEEL STAIRS

A. Steel Stairs [D]: Construct to support a uniformly distributed live load of 100 pounds per square foot, in
addition to the dead load, with a safety factor of 5, but never of less strength than to carry safely a moving
concentrated load of 1,000 pounds. Provide steel framing, hangers, columns, struts, clips, brackets, bearing
plates, and other components required for the support of stairs and platforms.
B. Stringers: Provide of structural steel shapes. Close exposed ends of stringers with plates; continuously weld
and grind joints smooth. Closures, covers, or filler plates shall be provided and placed between stair stringers
and walls where and as shown. If not shown, provide loose 20 gauge sheet metal angles 1 inch x 4 inch for
field installation. To be trimmed and installed with 1 inch leg facing down against wall using caulk/adhesive at
wall and as bond to horizontal stringer surface.
C. Platform: Construct of structural steel channel headers and structural steel framing members. Connect headers
to stringers and framing members to stringers and headers. Bolts may be used only where concealed in the
finish work.
D. Provide treads and landing platforms for stairs. Treads shall be complete with supporting brackets with
brackets designed to be welded or bolted to stringers unless otherwise noted. Platforms shall be designed for
welding to platform framing unless otherwise noted.
1. Fabricate pan type treads, landings and risers from not less than 12 gage, uncoated, hot-rolled, carbon
steel of structural quality, per ASTM A 570, Grade 30. Form riser and subtread pans to profile indicated.
Provide 3 inch wide cast iron abrasive safety nosings with rounded no-lip edge, complete with anchors for
embedment in cement fill, of length equal to width of tread or landing, as follows:
a. American Safety Tread Co. "820".
b. Safe-T-Metal Co. "BF Nosing".
c. Wooster Products, Inc. “120”.
2. Fabricate bar grating treads and landings of bar grating. Treads shall be standard prefabricated product of
grating manufacturers specified, welded or bolted into place, complete with non-slip type safety nosings.
Construct landings of regular bar grating panels; provide non-slip abrasive type safety nosing at landing
edge, toe plate at other open sided edges and end-banding bars at all other edges.
3. Fabricate floor plate treads and landings, of steel checkered plate specified under materials, bent to profile
shown and with back edge stiffener on treads.
E. Provide railings for stairs, as previously specified in the article “STEEL PIPE RAILINGS”.
F. Use welding for joining pieces together, except as otherwise noted. Bolts or similar fastenings shall not appear
on finish surfaces. Make joints true and tight, and connections between parts light-tight. Welds shall be
continuous and ground smooth. Fabricate stair work to be in line, plumb, square, true, and level. Runs shall
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2.13 TOILET PARTITION SUPPORT FRAMING

A. Toilet Partition Supports [D]: Fabricate for ceiling-hung toilet partitions in toilet rooms with suspended
ceilings. Steel framing member shall be aligned with, and directly above the ceiling, over the pilasters of toilet
stall partitions to provide a fastening point for the pilaster. Hang the framing member from building framing
above and brace the assembly against movement. Provide supplementary, concealed steel framing as required
to secure the hangers and bracing in place.
2.14 OPERABLE PARTITION SUPPORTS

A. Provide continuous steel beams and hangers as indicated on the drawings with bearing plates, anchors and
braces. Provide holes on the bottom of the beam for mounting the partition track of sizes and spaces indicated
on the shop drawings.
B. Provide holes or fasteners for wood blocking attached to the beams.
2.15 PIPE GUARD POSTS

A. Pipe Guard Posts [D]: Fabricate of diameter noted, using standard weight carbon steel pipe or structural steel
tubing. Provide flanged welded-on base plates for bolted-in-place posts. Provide sleeves, with base plates, for
posts noted to be removable; provide holes, at third points on the circumference of the sleeve and post, and
insert removable steel through-pins for securing of posts in sleeves.

2.16 PLASTIC COVERS FOR PIPE GUARD POSTS

A. Manufacturer:
1. Ideal Shield ; Plastic Bollard Cover
B. Standard Duty 1/8” Plastic Guard Post Covers[D]: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having
ultra-violet resistance and anti-static properties, nominal thickness 0.125 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow
unless otherwise noted. Size covers for pipe diameters.
1. Provide bumper post sleeves complying with the following requirements:
a. Dome top low-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness 0.125 inch.
b. Sleeve to shield pipe diameter: 4.6 inches.
c. Sleeve height: To match bollard.
d. Sleeve Color: [OSHA yellow] [red] [as selected by Owner's Representative from standard
Pantone colors]
e. Surface of sleeve to be smooth with round top, no ribbed or two piece systems accepted.
f. Secure with manufacturer’s neoprene adhesive tape. Use of screws, glue or clamping are not
acceptable.
C. Heavy Duty 1/4” Plastic Guard Post Covers[D]: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having
ultra-violet resistance and anti-static properties, nominal thickness 0.250 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow
unless otherwise noted. Size covers for pipe diameters.
1. Provide bumper post sleeves complying with the following requirements:
a. Dome top low-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness 0.250 inch.
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c. Sleeve height: As indicated on drawings [84 inches] <insert custom height>.

d. Sleeve Color: [OSHA yellow] [red] [as selected by Owner's Representative from standard
Pantone colors]
e. Symbol or Logo: Provide [safety symbol] [warning symbol] [company logo] molded directly into
sleeve.
f. Surface of sleeve to be smooth with round top, no ribbed or two piece systems accepted.
g. Secure with manufacturer’s neoprene adhesive tape. Use of screws, glue or clamping are not
acceptable.

2.17 BAR GRATING

A. Bar Grating [D]: Provide for use at catwalks, platforms, ladders, trenches and elsewhere as shown, of welded
construction. No notching of bearing or cross bars permissible. For conditions shown on the Drawings, grating
shall support a uniform load of 100 pounds per square foot. Band cut grating edges; use same size bars as
bearing bars.

2.18 FLOOR PLATE

A. Shearing, cutting, or punching shall leave clean, true lines and surfaces. Floor plate shall be fastened in place
by welding or bolting unless otherwise noted. Removable floor plate must be bolted. Bolts shall conform to
ASTM A307, countersunk.
1. Use specified abrasive-surfaced floor plate where specifically noted.
2.19 STAIR NOSINGS

A. Stair Nosings [D]: Furnish for setting in treads of interior cast-in-place concrete stairs. Nosings shall be of
length 6 inches shorter than stair tread width.
2.20 MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING

A. Fabricate miscellaneous steel framing and supports that do not form a part of the structural steel framework or
that are not indicated to be furnished under the Structural Steel [Work] [Contract]. Use structural steel plates,
shapes, bars and tubing of sizes and arrangement shown.

2.21 GROUT

A. Metallic, Non-Shrink Grout: Ferrous aggregate grout per ASTM C1107 for heavy loading applications.
B. Non-Metallic, Non-Shrink Grout: Nonstaining, noncorrosive grout per ASTM C1107 for interior and exterior
applications.

055000.3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Fabricate items that are to be built into masonry or concrete and deliver to project site for setting; furnish items
complete with bolts, anchors, clips, etc., ready to set. Furnish, completely install and connect other items. Erect
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proper plumb adjoining
secured in a rigid and substantial manner using concealed connections whenever practicable.
B. Where necessary to secure work to the structure by means of expansion bolts, cinch anchors, and similar
connections, do the work of laying out and installing such connections, installing the work and bolting up,
unless otherwise noted. Drill or core holes in concrete and masonry work.
C. Plumb and true the vertical members to a tolerance per AISC Code of Standard Practice. Level the horizontal
members that support equipment, walkways, etc., to a tolerance per AISC Code of Standard Practice. Install
such work flush with existing members where required.
D. Provide bolts, shims, blocks, nuts, washers, wedging pieces, etc., required for complete installation, unless
otherwise noted.
E. Drill field holes for bolts or rivets. Do not burn holes.
F. Furnish fitting-up bolts, drift pins, other tools and equipment and do necessary reaming of unfair holes found in
field connections. New holes or enlargement of unfair holes by use of cutting torch is cause for rejection of the
entire member. Replacement shall be made at Contractor’s expense.
G. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for the installation of miscellaneous metals work. When required,
fit work in place before fastening.
1. Burning of holes or flame cutting of parts will not be permitted, except on prior written permission
of the Owner’s Representative.
2. Where shoring is required, provide supports with sufficient cribbing to spread the load to members
capable of supporting the load. If the immediate construction cannot support the shoring, shore the
loads between floors adequately to transfer loads to the first floor slab.
H. Field welds shall be approved by Owner’s Representative before prime painting. Slag shall be cleaned fro
1. Protect Owner’s personnel during welding in occupied areas.
I. Adjust railings prior to securing in place to insure proper matching at butting joints and correct alignment
throughout their length.
J. Provide 2 safety chains at man openings in guard railings, and elsewhere as indicated; place top chain at no
less than 36 inches above floor elevation and second chain 24 inches above floor elevation, unless otherwise
noted.
K. Install steel posts for highway-type guide rails at 6 feet 3 inches or 12 feet 6 inches on center unless otherwise
noted, and as required to suit lengths of runs. Set posts in concrete. Bolt rails to posts, including flared end
sections where required or indicated. Tighten post and splice bolts and nick the threads to prevent loosening.
L. Set steel pipe guard posts in concrete as shown, and fill posts with concrete formed to a dome shape at top of
pipe.

3.2 SETTING, BEARING AND LEVELING PLATES

A. Clean concrete steel and masonry bearing surfaces.

B. Set bearing and leveling plates on wedges, shims or leveling nuts. Tighten anchor bolts after members have
been positioned and plumbed. Cut shims flush with bearing plates. Pack with grout.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING AND SUPPORTS

A. Install framing and supports as indicated on shop drawing and per manufacturer’s requirements and
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B. Rigidly brace with additional members if necessary supports for operable partitions and ceiling hung toilet
partitions
3.4 NOSINGS, TREADS AND THRESHOLDS

A. Install nosings, treads and thresholds as indicated on shop drawings and set anchors per manufacturer’s
requirements and instruction.
B. Center the nosings on the tread.
C. At concrete steps, align nosing flush with the top of the tread and face of the riser.
D. Seal thresholds at exterior locations per Joint Sealants - Division 7.
3.5 TOUCHUP

A. Clean painted and galvanized surfaces after installation. Touch-up shop-primed surfaces damaged during
shipment and erections. Use same paint as used in the shop. Apply minimum 2.5 mil film thickness. On
galvanized surfaces, touch-up damaged galvanizing with specified zinc-rich galvanizing touch-up paint.

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DIVISION 05
METALS

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055000.1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Provide metal fabrications shown or specified.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for providing steel framing and fabrications not shown or noted on
the Structural Drawings of the Structural Steel Contract and not noted “Structural Steel” or “SS” on the
Architectural Drawings. The General Contractor is responsible for comparing the Structural Steel
Contract Bid Documents with those of the General Contract to determine what steel is in the General
Contract.
3. The General Contractor is responsible for providing steel framing and fabrications which were not shown
or noted on the Structural Drawings of the Structural Steel Contract and those that were noted as “General
Contract” or “GC” on the Drawings. The General Contractor is responsible for comparing the Structural
Steel Contract Bid Documents with those of the General Contract to determine what steel is in the
General Contract.
4. This section includes the following:
a. Steel ladders.
b. Ladder safety cages.
c. OSHA industrial stairs.
d. Loose bearing and leveling plates.
e. Loose steel lintels.
f. Shelf angles.
g. Support angles for elevator door sills.
h. Elevator machine beams.
i. Steel framing and supports for overhead doors.
j. Steel framing and supports for ceiling hung toilet compartments.
k. Steel framing and supports for operable partitions.

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l. Steel framing and support for countertops.

m. Steel framing and supports for mechanical and electrical equipment.
n. Steel framing for openings in the roof.
o. Steel framing for wall openings.
p. Steel framing and supports for applications where framing and supports are not specified in other
Sections.
q. Metal angle corner guards.
r. Metal angle and channel edgings.
s. Loading-dock edge angles.
t. Floor pit and trench edge angles.
u. Miscellaneous metal trim.
v. Rolled shape steel door frames.
w. Metal floor plate and supports.
x. Cast thresholds.
y. Metal stairs.
z. Cast nosings and treads.
aa. Extruded nosings and treads.
bb. Pipe guards (bollards).
cc. Plastic covers for pipe guards (bollards)
dd. Wheel guards.
ee. Gratings.
ff. Pipe and tube railings.
gg. Highway type guardrails.
B. Related Work Specified in Other Sections:
1. Anchorage Devices for Securing Precast Concrete Panels - Division 3.
2. Cast Iron Trench Drains and Grates – Division 3.
3. Industrial Handrails - Division 5.
4. Industrial Guard Systems - Division 5
5. Structural Steel – Division 5.
6. Ornamental Metals – Division 5.
C. Products Furnished, But Not Installed Under This Section:
1. Loose steel lintels and shelf angles in masonry work.
2. Nosings for concrete stairs.
3. Metal fabrications, and anchors for same, for embedment in concrete.

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D. Related Work Performed Under Other Contracts:

1. Structural Steel - Structural Steel Contract.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Metal Surfaces, General: For metal fabrications exposed to view in the completed Work, provide materials
with smooth, flat surfaces without blemishes. Do not use materials with exposed pitting, seam marks, roller
marks, rolled trade names, or roughness.
B. Material Isolation: Where aluminum comes in contact with concrete, masonry, or dissimilar metals, the
materials shall be kept from direct contact by use of a membrane separator such as tarred building paper or a
heavy coat of alkali resistant bituminous paint as approved by the Architect-Engineer, applied as received from
the manufacturer. This paint shall be allowed to dry before assembly.
C. Structural Performance of Aluminum Ladders: Aluminum ladders[, including landings,] shall withstand the
effects of loads and stresses within limits and under conditions specified in ANSI A14.3.
1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish submittals for items that are identified in this Section by a different typeface and a bracketed code
(e.g., Item [L]). Refer to Division 1 General Requirements for definition of codes for types of submittals and
the administrative requirements governing submittal procedure. Additional submittal requirements pertaining
to this Section are specified under this Article.
B. Submit detailed shop drawings when specified, to show compliance with the design intent.
C. Metal Fabrications Materials: Submit Letter of Compliance for materials and products specified.
D. Qualified Welder Certificates: Submit to the Owner’s Representative for each welder, from accredited,
independent testing laboratory, per AWS D1.1.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm having the experience in the type and quantity of metal fabrications to be
fabricated and installed and have construction records indicating success in performance capacity, quantity,
quality and safety.
B. Welds shall be certified for procedures to be performed in accordance with AWS D1.1 “Structural Welding
Code – Steel”, AWS D1.3 “Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel”, AWS D1.2 “Structural Welding Code –
Aluminum”, and AWS D1.6 "Structural Welding code - Stainless Steel".
C. Shop Inspection: Grant the Owner’s Representative access for inspection purposes to any and all parts of the
shop where work under this Section is being fabricated.
D. Grating shall be designed, manufactured and installed in compliance with ANSI/NAAMM MBG 531 “Metal
Bar Grating Manual” and MBG 532 “Heavy-Duty Metal Bar Grating Manual”.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Take measurements at the building to assure proper fitting, fabrication, and erection of
the work. Check dimensions in the field, whether or not shown, upon which the accurate fitting together and
building-in of the metal fabrication work may depend or which affects the proper installation of the work of
others. Indicate field dimensions on the shop drawings.
B. Closely coordinate this work with the work of others, including construction schedule wherever this work
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by supports, part
work.
C. Fabrication from Established Dimensions: Verify with the Owner’s Representative whether field dimensions
will delay the construction schedule. Upon approval of the Owner’s Representative, proceed with fabrication
after receipt of approved shop drawings based on established dimensions without field measurement. Continue
coordination of established and field dimensions until fabrications are installed. Allow extra material, if
required, for field fitting and trimming.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate the work of this Section with the work of other trades, under this Contract or other contracts, doing
adjacent or concurrent work so as to insure proper, timely, and adequate interface.
B. Provide drawings and deliver templates, anchors, fasteners and embedded items to the site to insure proper,
timely and adequate interface.

055000.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Rolled Steel Plates and Shapes

A. Rolled Steel Plates and Shapes: Conform to ASTM A36 for angles and plates, ASTM A36 or A572 Grade 50
for S and M shapes and channels, and ASTM A992 for W shapes.
1. Where exposed to view, material and fabrication shall conform to requirements of “Specification for
Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel” in Section 10 of AISC Code of Standard Practice.
2.1.2 Aluminum Extrusions, Shapes and Plates

A. Aluminum:
1. Extruded Bars, Rods, Shapes and Tubes. ASTM B221, 6063-T6 alloy.
2. Structural Shapes: ASTM B221, 6061-T6 alloy.
3. Flat Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209, 6061-T6 alloy.
4. Aluminum-Alloy Rolled Tread Plate" ASTM B632, 6061-T6 alloy.
5. Seamless Extruded Pipe: ASTM B241, 6063-T6 alloy.
6. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B26, 443.0-F alloy.
7. Fasteners: 2024 alloy for screws and 6061 for rivets.

2.1.3 Steel Pipe and Tube

A. Steel Pipe: Per ASTM A53, Type E or S, Grade B, Schedule 40 and 80, as indicated.
B. Tubing: Cold formed shapes per ASTM A500, Grade B.

2.1.4 Bar Grating

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A. Steel Grating:
1. Steel Grating
a. Rectangular bearing bars and crossbars shall conform to ASTM A36 for hot rolled carbon steel bars
and ASTM A1011 or ASTM A1018 for strip.
b. Crossbars made of wire rods shall conform to ASTM A510 for carbon steel wire rods.
2. Heaving Duty Steel Grating
a. Rectangular bearing bars and crossbars shall conform to ASTM A1011 or ASTM A1018 for hot
rolled carbon steel strip and ASTM A36 for carbon structural steel.
b. Crossbars made of wire rods shall conform to be ASTM A510 for carbon steel wire rod.
3. Acceptable Manufacturers
a. Alabama Metal industries Corp. (AMICO), Birmingham, AL
b. All American Grating, Pittsburgh, PA
c. BarnettBates Corp., Joliet, IL
d. Fisher & Ludlow, a NUCOR Company, Wexford, PA "Fisher and Ludlow" or "Tru-Weld"
e. Hasco Industrial IKG, Nashville, TN
f. Ohio Grating Inc., Canton, OH
4. Bar grating shall be fabricated using plain rectangular steel bearing bars spaced at 1-3/16 inches on
center with forge welded steel crossbars spaced 4 inches on center. Registered Design Professional shall
determine depth of bearing bars based on design load and span.
5. Notching of bearing or cross bars is prohibited.
6. Provide banding at cutouts and around perimeter of removable panels. Banding shall be same size as
bearing bars.
7. Limit weight of removable panels.
8. Grating exposed to elements shall be galvanized.
9. Mechanical fasteners shall be galvanized when galvanized grating is used.
B. Galvanized Steel Bar Grating Fasteners: Use galvanized grating fasteners when galvanized grating is fastened
to galvanized steel framing.
1. Hilti “X-FCM-M Series Fastening System” .
2.

2.1.5 Floor and Deck Plate

A. Abrasive-Surfaced Steel Floor Plate: ASTM A786, rolled from 1/4 inch thick steel unless noted otherwise,
with steel abrasive integral with surface of ASTM A36 steel or ASTM A283, Grade C or D steel base plate.
1. W.S. Molnar Co. “Slip-Not, Grade 2” .
2. Harsco Industrial IKG “Mebac Anti-Skid Plate” .
B. Checkered Steel Plate: Raised pattern floor plates complying with ASTM A786, rolled from 1/4 inch thick
steel unless otherwise noted; of ASTM A36 steel:

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1. Ryerson “Inland 4-Way Floor Plate” .

2. Central Steel “Four Way Steel Floor Plate” .

2.1.6 Guardrail

A. Guardrail:
1. Rails. W type, 12 gage, galvanized per ASTM A123, “Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot Dip
Galvanized) coatings on Iron and Steel Products”, with 3.6 ounces of zinc coating per square foot,
complete with terminal and splice sections, and galvanized steel bolts.
a. Trinity, Inc. Guardrail .
b. Structural & Steel Products "Highway Guardrail"
2. Posts:
a. Wide-flange W6x9 steel per ASTM A36, “Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel”, and
galvanized per ASTM A123, “Standard Specification for Zinc(Hot Dip Galvanized) coatings on Iron
and Steel Products”, with an average of 2 ounces of zinc coating per square foot of surface.

2.1.7 Stair Nosings

A. Stair Nosings: Use for cast-in-place concrete interior stairs. Furnish abrasive-surface cross-hatched pattern in
cast iron, 4 inches wide, complete with anchors on backside.
1. American Safety Tread Co. “801 or 801SP for metal pan stairs” .
2. Safe-T-Metal Co., Inc. “Style AX or AXPF for metal pan stairs” .
3. Wooster Products, Inc. “Type 101 or 101SP for metal pan stairs” .

2.1.8 Anchors and Fasteners

A. Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head bolts, ASTM A307, Grade A (ASTM F568M, Property Class 4.6);
with hex nuts, ASTM A563 (ASTM A 563M); and, where indicated, flat washers.
B. High-Strength Bolts: High-strength heavy hex structural bolts per ASTM A325, Type 1 or 2, Plain (Galvanized
for galvanized members); use heavy hex nuts per ASTM A563, Grade C plain nut (Grade DH for galvanized
bolts); and use hardened steel washers per ASTM F436 plain-finished washer (Galvanized washer for
galvanized bolts). Use according to latest edition of "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or
A490 Bolts". Do not use ASTM A490 bolts unless specifically called for or approved by the Architect or
Engineer. Do not use machine bolts to connect any structural steel.
C. Expansion Bolts:
1. Manufacturer:
a. Hilti “Kwik Bolt” .
b. Powers Fasteners, Inc. "Power Stud"
c. ITW Red Head “Wedge Anchors” .
2. Anchor bolts and sleeve assembly of material indicated below with capability to sustain, without failure, a
load equal to 6 times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry and equal to 4 times the load
imposed when installed in concrete, as determined by testing per ASTM E488, conducted by a qualified
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a. Material: Carbon-steel components zinc-plated to comply with ASTM B633 or ASTM F1941, Class
Fe/Zn 5.
b. Material: Alloy Group 1 or 2 stainless-steel bolts complying with ASTM F593 (ASTM 738M) and
nuts complying with ASTM F594 (ASTM F836M).
D. Epoxy Capsule Type Anchors: 2 part, threaded steel stud and epoxy adhesive filled capsule anchoring system.
Install per manufacturer’s recommendations.
1. Hilti “HVA Adhesive Anchor System” .
E. Threaded Type Concrete Insert.
1. Heckmann Building Products, Inc. “No. 444 Star Threaded Insert “
2. Simpson Strong-Tie "Blue Banger Hanger"
3. Halfen "DEMU" .

2.1.9 Paint

A. Prime Paint on Carbon Steel: Rust-inhibitive non-lead type.

1. Shop Primer for Ferrous Metal: Rust-inhibitive, lead- and chromate-free, modified-alkyd primer
complying with performance requirements for MPI#79 paint; selected for good resistance to normal
atmospheric corrosion, compatibility with finish paint systems indicated, and capability to provide a
sound foundation for field-applied topcoats despite prolonged exposure.
2. Preferred shop primers are:
a. Bruder 24-A-167 Gray
b. Carboline AD-29 Gray
c. Con-Lux Rust Arrestor 43 Gray
d. DuPont 65-Y-3055
e. PPG Industries, MULTIPRIME Fast Dry 2.8 VOC Gray 94-269
f. Rust-Oleum 7086 Gray
g. The Sherwin-Williams Company Steel Spec Fast Dry Universal Primer Gray B50AW14
h. Tnemec 10-1009 Gray
3. Shop Primer for Ferrous Metal: Organic zinc-rich primer, complying with SSPC-Paint 20 and compatible
with topcoat.
a. Manufacturer:
1) The Sherwin-Williams Company “Corothane I GalvaPac Zinc Two Pack Primer
B65G10/B69D210”
2) The Sherwin-Williams Company “Zinc Clad III HS B69A100/B69V100/B69D11”
3) Carboline Company “Carboline 621”
4) )PPG Industries “Aquapon Zinc-Rich Primer 97-670"
5) Tnemec Company, Inc. “Tnemec-Zinc 90-97"
B. Touch-up Paint on Galvanized Steel: Organic zinc-rich primer per SSPC-Paint 20 and compatible with paints
specified to be used over it:

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1. The Sherwin-Williams Company “Corothane I GalvaPac Zinc Two Pack Primer B65G10/B69D210”
2. Carboline Company “Carboline 621”
3. )PPG Industries “Aquapon Zinc-Rich Primer 97-670"
4. Tnemec Company, Inc. “Tnemec-Zinc 90-97"
C. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt mastic complying with SSPC-Paint 12, except containing no asbestos
fibers, or cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D1187.

2.2 FABRICATION

A. Connections and Workmanship

1. Fabricate and install the items per:
a. AISC “Specifications for the Design, Fabrication & Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings”.
b. AISC “Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges”.
c. AISC “Specification for Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel”.
d. AISC “Manual of Steel Construction”.
e. AWS “Structural Welding Code”, AWS D1.1.
2. Make detail pieces with all projecting corners clipped and filler pieces welded flush.
3. Bolt or weld shop and field connections, unless otherwise noted or specified. Provide clips, lugs, brackets,
straps, plates, bolts, nuts, washers and similar items, required for complete fabrication and erection. Use
connections of type and design required by forces to be resisted, and to provide secure fastening.
4. In bolting, draw up bolts or nuts tight. Use bolts of lengths required so that bolts do not project more than
1/4 inch beyond face of nut. Provide high-strength hexagonal head bolts with washers and hexagonal nuts.
5. Maximize shop preassembly of fabricated items.
6. Provide beam connections that comply with AISC standard 2 angle web connections that support 75% of
the total uniform load capacity of the beam. Connections with angles bolted to the web shall meet the
shear requirements for friction bolting and bearing type bolts per AISC specification Section 1.5.1.2.2.
7. Remove burrs from sheared and punched metal.
8. Provide air vents with punched 1 inch (25 mm) holes at 24 inches on center in all channels, angles and
plates embedded in concrete to vent trapped air produced when vibrating concrete in place.
9. Bend metal edges to the minimum radius without causing metal separation at the bent edge.
10. Ease exposed edges to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch unless otherwise indicated.
11. Weld seams and corners with continuous welds using methods that minimize distortion of members.
Remove flux. Grind welds exposed in the finish work smooth, flush with adjacent surfaces, filleted at
angular connections unless otherwise specified.
12. Drill, tap and reinforce fabrications to receive bolts and hardware for connection.
13. For exterior work, fabricate joints and connections to exclude water. Provide weep holes to drain moisture
from precipitation or condensation
14. Provide connections that prevent bending, buckling or overstressing of the members based on a
temperature range of 180 degrees F for the metal surfaces.

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15. Remove sharp edges in pedestrian walk areas.

16. Provide exposed connections with flush, tight joints. Use exposed fasteners only as indicated and
concealed fasteners wherever possible. Locate joints at concealed locations wherever possible
17. Provide holes required for the connection of other adjacent or adjoining work wherever holes are noted or
can be determined prior to fabrication of the steel. Locate holes for bolting equipment to supports to a
tolerance of plus or minus 1/16 inch of dimensions indicated.
18. Furnish members true to length so that assembling may be done without fillers, except where same are
required or detailed. Trim projecting edges or corners flush where different members are assembled. Items
shall be free from twists, bends, and open joints.
19. Fabricate members to a tolerance per AISC Code of Standard Practice.
20. Use welded studs for connections to tubing members in lieu of drilled and tapped holes.
21. Seal ends of tubing either by welding completely around where joining other members or by welding in a
3/16 inch plate at open ends.
22. Tag miscellaneous iron and steel, including anchor bolts, sleeves, and bases or otherwise mark for ease of
identification at the project site.
23. Fit work together in the fabrication shop and deliver complete, or in parts, ready to be set in place.
24. Welding of aluminum work shall be done by the inert-gas metal-arc torch tungsten-arc torch or other
specialized welding as approved by the Architect-Engineer.

2.3 FINISHES

A. General
1. Reference: NAAMM “Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural Metal Products” for application of
finishes.
2. Assemble metal fabrications before finishing.
B. Galvanizing
1. Apply galvanizing after built-up members are completely fabricated. After galvanizing, ream holes to
proper size and re-tap threads. Straighten shapes and assemblies true to line and plane after galvanizing.
Repair damage to galvanized surfaces with zinc-rich galvanized touch-up paint specified.
2. Galvanize: Members specifically noted on the Drawings or specified as galvanized.
a. Rolled, Pressed and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars and Strips: Per ASTM A123; average weight
of zinc coating per square foot of actual surface, for 3/16 inch and less thickness members 2.0
ounces, for 1/4 inch and heavier members 2.3 ounces.
b. Iron and Steel Hardware: Per ASTM A153; minimum weight of zinc coating, in ounces per square
foot of surface per Table 1 of ASTM A153, for the various classes of materials used on the Project.
c. Steel Sheet: Per ASTM A653; weight of zinc coating, per square foot on both sides of sheet, Coating
Designation G90, minimized spangle and chemically treated.
C. Shop Prime Painting
1. Clean interior ferrous metals to be shop primed by power tool cleaning per SSPC-SP3 per SSPC Zone
1A.
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shop primed by cleaning per per
SSPC Zone 1B.
3. Shop paint ferrous metal 1 coat of priming paint, minimum 2.5 mils dry film thickness per SSPC-PA1,
except that those surfaces in contact after assembling, and members embedded in concrete or masonry,
need have no paint. Shop paint surfaces not in contact, but inaccessible after assembly, a second coat of
priming paint before assembling. Allow surface to thoroughly dry before primer paint is applied.
a. Do not shop prime paint items specified or noted to be galvanized.
b. Do not shop prime paint members that are to receive spray-on fireproofing.
4. Stripe paint corners, crevices, bolts, welds and sharp edges.
D. Aluminum Finishes
1. Provide aluminum finishes as designated by the Aluminum Association (AA).
2. Fabricated Finish: AA-M10 (mill finish).
3. Clear Anodic Finish: (Class I) AA-M12C22A41.

2.4 STEEL LINTEL

A. Steel Lintels [D]: Furnish for setting, for support of masonry in walls and partitions, including those required
for door openings, louver openings, grille openings, wall recesses, duct openings and other locations where
shown or required, and where reinforced concrete or masonry lintels are not indicated.
B. Fabricate lintels from structural shapes. Unless otherwise noted, lintels shall have a minimum bearing of 8
inches at each side of opening. Fabricate lintels of multiple sections by welding at edges, and grinding exposed
welds smooth. Where size and type of lintel are not noted, provide a 3 inch by 2-1/2 inch by 1/4 inch angle for
each 4 inches of wall thickness.
C. Galvanize lintels in exterior walls.

2.5 STEEL FRAMES

A. Steel Frames [D]: Furnish for doors, hatches, grilles and other openings, fabricated from structural shapes and
not indicated as part of the Structural Steel (Work) (Contract).
B. Fabricate frames from rolled steel sections or rolled steel sections and steel plate, and provide connections and
anchors for building into adjoining materials. Select sections for trueness of web and flange. Straighten
members as required so that the finished frames are uniform, square and true throughout the length and depth
of the assembled units.
C. Connect built-up members of frames by welding. Miter or cope and join members with continuous welding
beads. Provide and weld solid steel bar stops, spacers, and fillers to frames as indicated. Provide frames with
temporary spreader bars to prevent springing frames out of shape prior to and during erection.
D. Frames for floor openings shall be of sizes indicated and so fabricated that top of frame and frame insert of
plate or bar grating are flush with finish floor.
2.6 STEEL CURBS AND SILLS

A. Steel Curbs and Sills [D]: Fabricate from structural steel shapes and steel plates. Where curbs extend around
corners, butt or miter, and join the members by continuous welding bead. Grind welding beads upon which
covers or other members bear, and exposed welding beads, smooth and flush. Round exposed edges of
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2.7 DOOR FRAMES

A. Steel door frames and associated items which are shown or noted as miscellaneous metal work shall be as
indicated and fabricated with heads and jambs of structural shapes, plates, etc., according to typical details. All
corners shall be square and true. Weld all exposed joints and grind flush and smooth. Provide anchors on
frames to be set in masonry or concrete. Unless otherwise shown or specified herein, cut holes in channel
jambs to receive latch bolts and/or dead bolts for door locks and latches. Fit door frames with bar stops as
shown or noted and plug weld to frame.
B. All steel door frames for fire doors shall conform to the underwriter’s requirements and shall have joints
formed by extending head members over jambs and securely fastened by a continuous weld.
C. Frames for overhead doors shall have jamb members extended upward for mounting tracks and securing
frames as shown, noted and as required by the door installation.
D. Cut back jamb channels, extend up and connect to girts above, where and as shown or noted.
E. For each freight elevator hoistway door opening, provide metal sill and steel channel door frame with jambs
from floor to door head and extended upward and connected to the building construction above. The frames
and sills shall be plumb and in alignment with frames and sills of the other openings in the hoistway. Door sills
shall be made of ¼ inch thick abrasive surfaced steel floor plate by one of the manufacturers listed below or
similar material approved by the Architect-Engineer.
1. IKG Industries, “Mebac Floor Plate”
2. Safe Walk Inc., “Algrip”.

2.8 ANCHORS

A. Anchors: Furnish for frames, curbs, sills, and other miscellaneous metal members shown anchored into
concrete or masonry. Fabricate anchors from strap iron bent to shape or use weldable headed studs, welded to
backs of members, extended with bent or head end for building-in as conditions require, of sizes and spacing
as noted. Where size and spacing are not noted, furnish 1-1/2 inch wide by 1/4 inch thick by 8 inches long size
anchors for concrete and 1-1/2 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick by 8 inches long size anchors for masonry. Space
masonry anchors to fit the jointing of the adjacent masonry work. Unless otherwise noted, space anchors at 36
inches or less on centers.
B. Where anchors and plates or clips are to be built-in for attachment of later work, provide bolts in the plates or
clips, welded to back, with threaded ends extended as required.
C. For attaching work to masonry or concrete, where anchors or inserts cannot be built-in, provide specified
expansion anchors and machine bolts or screws.

2.9 LADDERS

A. Fixed-rail Type Steel and Aluminum Ladders [D]: Fabricate with side rails of steel or aluminum pipe of sizes
indicated on the Drawings. Fit solid section bar rungs into punched holes in side rails, at 12 inches on center
and weld rungs in place and grind welds smooth. Weld steel brackets to side rails, at not over 6 feet on center,
to secure ladders in place. Provide aluminum ladders at exterior locations and steel ladders at interior locations.
Provide mill finish at aluminum ladders. Provide material isolation at aluminum ladders with a heavy coat of
bituminous paint where aluminum comes in contact with concrete, masonry or dissimilar metals. Provide
non-slip surface on top of each ring.
B. Safety Cages for Ladders [D]: Fabricate basket guard, hoop type, from steel or aluminum flat bars and
assemble by bolting or welding. Provide bars for top and bottom hoops of sizes indicated on the Drawings,
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spaced spaced hoops
to side rails by welding.
C. Provide aluminum oxide coating adhesively applied at top of rung or rung filled with aluminum oxide grout.
D. Provide metallically bonded non-slip surface at each rung.
1. IKG Industries , “Mebac”.
2. W. S. Molnar Co. , “Slip-not”.
2.10 STEEL PIPE RAILINGS

A. Steel Pipe Railings [D]: Fabricate from standard weight, carbon steel pipe or of round structural steel tubing.
Where railing size is not noted, use members of 1-1/2 inch nominal diameter (actual 1.9 inch outside diameter).
Use Schedule 80 pipe or equivalent tubing for vertical members such as posts and use Schedule 40 pipe or
equivalent tubing for horizontal members such as railings. Incorporate 4 inch high toe guard where required.
B. Perform joining of post, rails, and corners by one of the following methods:
1. Use flush-type weld-on steel railing fittings, such as ells, tees and crosses for joining railing members
together and use preformed flush-type weld-on railing radius elbows for railing bends and corners. Use
internal splice locks/connectors for welding pieces of railings together.
2. Railings may be bent at corners instead of jointing, provided the bends conform to the Drawing and are
made in suitable jigs and that the cylindrical cross-section of the pipe is maintained throughout the entire
bend.
C. Where post spacing is not shown, space posts not more than 5 feet on center. Erect posts plumb in each
direction.
D. Provide concrete anchorage for posts by means of pipe sleeves set into the concrete. Sleeves shall be
galvanized, standard weight, steel pipe, of inside diameter approximately 1/2 inch more than outside diameter
of post, not less than 6 inches long, and having a steel plate closure secured to the bottom of the sleeve. Steel
wedge posts into sleeves, and fill space between post and sleeve solid with a quick-setting hydraulic cement.
E. Provide steel anchorage for posts by welding to the steel supporting members.
F. Provide removable sections of handrail with posts set in close-fitting sleeves with tapped holes at third points
on sleeve circumference and Allen head set screws for securing posts to sleeves.
G. Fabricate wall railings with wall brackets for intermediate support and wall return fittings at ends. Brackets and
end fittings shall be of steel and shall be of proper height to provide 1-1/2 inch clear space between wall and
railing. Provide brackets at not over 5 feet on center. Anchorage to walls shall be by bolting through the
bracket flange into the wall construction.
2.11 SAFETY CHAINS

A. Safety Chains [D]: Fabricate of galvanized, welded type, proof coil steel chain, 3/16 inch nominal diameter,
with not less than 10 links per foot, proof loading of not less than 1,000 pounds, complete with snap fasteners
on each end and eye bolts for attachment. Snap fasteners shall be boat type with strength equal to the chain
proof loading. Eye bolts shall be 3/8 inch bolt with 3/4 inch eye inside diameter and complete with 1/8 inch
thick fastening plate. Provide chains 6 inches longer than guarded opening.
2.12 STEEL STAIRS

A. Steel Stairs [D]: Construct to support a uniformly distributed live load of 100 pounds per square foot, in
addition to the dead load, with a safety factor of 5, but never of less strength than to carry safely a moving
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pounds. framing, hangers, clips, bearing
plates, and other components required for the support of stairs and platforms.
B. Stringers: Provide of structural steel shapes. Close exposed ends of stringers with plates; continuously weld
and grind joints smooth. Closures, covers, or filler plates shall be provided and placed between stair stringers
and walls where and as shown. If not shown, provide loose 20 gauge sheet metal angles 1 inch x 4 inch for
field installation. To be trimmed and installed with 1 inch leg facing down against wall using caulk/adhesive at
wall and as bond to horizontal stringer surface.
C. Platform: Construct of structural steel channel headers and structural steel framing members. Connect headers
to stringers and framing members to stringers and headers. Bolts may be used only where concealed in the
finish work.
D. Provide treads and landing platforms for stairs. Treads shall be complete with supporting brackets with
brackets designed to be welded or bolted to stringers unless otherwise noted. Platforms shall be designed for
welding to platform framing unless otherwise noted.
1. Fabricate pan type treads, landings and risers from not less than 12 gage, uncoated, hot-rolled, carbon
steel of structural quality, per ASTM A 570, Grade 30. Form riser and subtread pans to profile indicated.
Provide 3 inch wide cast iron abrasive safety nosings with rounded no-lip edge, complete with anchors for
embedment in cement fill, of length equal to width of tread or landing, as follows:
a. American Safety Tread Co. "820".
b. Safe-T-Metal Co. "BF Nosing".
c. Wooster Products, Inc. “120”.
2. Fabricate bar grating treads and landings of bar grating. Treads shall be standard prefabricated product of
grating manufacturers specified, welded or bolted into place, complete with non-slip type safety nosings.
Construct landings of regular bar grating panels; provide non-slip abrasive type safety nosing at landing
edge, toe plate at other open sided edges and end-banding bars at all other edges.
3. Fabricate floor plate treads and landings, of steel checkered plate specified under materials, bent to profile
shown and with back edge stiffener on treads.
E. Provide railings for stairs, as previously specified in the article “STEEL PIPE RAILINGS”.
F. Use welding for joining pieces together, except as otherwise noted. Bolts or similar fastenings shall not appear
on finish surfaces. Make joints true and tight, and connections between parts light-tight. Welds shall be
continuous and ground smooth. Fabricate stair work to be in line, plumb, square, true, and level. Runs shall
register level with floor and platform levels.
2.13 TOILET PARTITION SUPPORT FRAMING

A. Toilet Partition Supports [D]: Fabricate for ceiling-hung toilet partitions in toilet rooms with suspended
ceilings. Steel framing member shall be aligned with, and directly above the ceiling, over the pilasters of toilet
stall partitions to provide a fastening point for the pilaster. Hang the framing member from building framing
above and brace the assembly against movement. Provide supplementary, concealed steel framing as required
to secure the hangers and bracing in place.
2.14 OPERABLE PARTITION SUPPORTS

A. Provide continuous steel beams and hangers as indicated on the drawings with bearing plates, anchors and
braces. Provide holes on the bottom of the beam for mounting the partition track of sizes and spaces indicated
on the shop drawings.
B. Provide holes or fasteners for wood blocking attached to the beams.

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2.15 PIPE GUARD POSTS

A. Pipe Guard Posts [D]: Fabricate of diameter noted, using standard weight carbon steel pipe or structural steel
tubing. Provide flanged welded-on base plates for bolted-in-place posts. Provide sleeves, with base plates, for
posts noted to be removable; provide holes, at third points on the circumference of the sleeve and post, and
insert removable steel through-pins for securing of posts in sleeves.

2.16 PLASTIC COVERS FOR PIPE GUARD POSTS

A. Manufacturer:
1. Ideal Shield ; Plastic Bollard Cover
B. Standard Duty 1/8” Plastic Guard Post Covers[D]: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having
ultra-violet resistance and anti-static properties, nominal thickness 0.125 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow
unless otherwise noted. Size covers for pipe diameters.
1. Provide bumper post sleeves complying with the following requirements:
a. Dome top low-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness 0.125 inch.
b. Sleeve to shield pipe diameter: 4.6 inches.
c. Sleeve height: To match bollard.
d. Sleeve Color: OSHA yellow
e. Surface of sleeve to be smooth with round top, no ribbed or two piece systems accepted.
f. Secure with manufacturer’s neoprene adhesive tape. Use of screws, glue or clamping are not
acceptable.
C. Heavy Duty 1/4” Plastic Guard Post Covers[D]: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having
ultra-violet resistance and anti-static properties, nominal thickness 0.250 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow
unless otherwise noted. Size covers for pipe diameters.
1. Provide bumper post sleeves complying with the following requirements:
a. Dome top low-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness 0.250 inch.
b. Sleeve to shield pipe diameter: 68 inch.
c. Sleeve height: As indicated on drawings .
d. Sleeve Color: OSHA yellow
f. Surface of sleeve to be smooth with round top, no ribbed or two piece systems accepted.
g. Secure with manufacturer’s neoprene adhesive tape. Use of screws, glue or clamping are not
acceptable.
2.17 BAR GRATING

A. Bar Grating [D]: Provide for use at catwalks, platforms, ladders, trenches and elsewhere as shown, of welded
construction. No notching of bearing or cross bars permissible. For conditions shown on the Drawings, grating
shall support a uniform load of 100 pounds per square foot. Band cut grating edges; use same size bars as
bearing bars.

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A. Shearing, cutting, or punching shall leave clean, true lines and surfaces. Floor plate shall be fastened in place
by welding or bolting unless otherwise noted. Removable floor plate must be bolted. Bolts shall conform to
ASTM A307, countersunk.
1. Use specified abrasive-surfaced floor plate where specifically noted.
2.19 STAIR NOSINGS

A. Stair Nosings [D]: Furnish for setting in treads of interior cast-in-place concrete stairs. Nosings shall be of
length 6 inches shorter than stair tread width.
2.20 MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING

A. Fabricate miscellaneous steel framing and supports that do not form a part of the structural steel framework or
that are not indicated to be furnished under the Structural Steel [Work] [Contract]. Use structural steel plates,
shapes, bars and tubing of sizes and arrangement shown.

2.21 GROUT

A. Metallic, Non-Shrink Grout: Ferrous aggregate grout per ASTM C1107 for heavy loading applications.
B. Non-Metallic, Non-Shrink Grout: Nonstaining, noncorrosive grout per ASTM C1107 for interior and exterior
applications.

055000.3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Fabricate items that are to be built into masonry or concrete and deliver to project site for setting; furnish items
complete with bolts, anchors, clips, etc., ready to set. Furnish, completely install and connect other items. Erect
items to proper lines and levels, plumb and true, and in correct relation to adjoining work. Parts shall be
secured in a rigid and substantial manner using concealed connections whenever practicable.
B. Where necessary to secure work to the structure by means of expansion bolts, cinch anchors, and similar
connections, do the work of laying out and installing such connections, installing the work and bolting up,
unless otherwise noted. Drill or core holes in concrete and masonry work.
C. Plumb and true the vertical members to a tolerance per AISC Code of Standard Practice. Level the horizontal
members that support equipment, walkways, etc., to a tolerance per AISC Code of Standard Practice. Install
such work flush with existing members where required.
D. Provide bolts, shims, blocks, nuts, washers, wedging pieces, etc., required for complete installation, unless
otherwise noted.
E. Drill field holes for bolts or rivets. Do not burn holes.
F. Furnish fitting-up bolts, drift pins, other tools and equipment and do necessary reaming of unfair holes found in
field connections. New holes or enlargement of unfair holes by use of cutting torch is cause for rejection of the
entire member. Replacement shall be made at Contractor’s expense.
G. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for the installation of miscellaneous metals work. When required,
fit work in place before fastening.
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Burning cutting parts permitted, except prior permission
of the Owner’s Representative.
2. Where shoring is required, provide supports with sufficient cribbing to spread the load to members
capable of supporting the load. If the immediate construction cannot support the shoring, shore the
loads between floors adequately to transfer loads to the first floor slab.
H. Field welds shall be approved by Owner’s Representative before prime painting. Slag shall be cleaned fro
1. Protect Owner’s personnel during welding in occupied areas.
I. Adjust railings prior to securing in place to insure proper matching at butting joints and correct alignment
throughout their length.
J. Provide 2 safety chains at man openings in guard railings, and elsewhere as indicated; place top chain at no
less than 36 inches above floor elevation and second chain 24 inches above floor elevation, unless otherwise
noted.
K. Install steel posts for highway-type guide rails at 6 feet 3 inches or 12 feet 6 inches on center unless otherwise
noted, and as required to suit lengths of runs. Set posts in concrete. Bolt rails to posts, including flared end
sections where required or indicated. Tighten post and splice bolts and nick the threads to prevent loosening.
L. Set steel pipe guard posts in concrete as shown, and fill posts with concrete formed to a dome shape at top of
pipe.

3.2 SETTING, BEARING AND LEVELING PLATES

A. Clean concrete steel and masonry bearing surfaces.

B. Set bearing and leveling plates on wedges, shims or leveling nuts. Tighten anchor bolts after members have
been positioned and plumbed. Cut shims flush with bearing plates. Pack with grout.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING AND SUPPORTS

A. Install framing and supports as indicated on shop drawing and per manufacturer’s requirements and
instructions.
B. Rigidly brace with additional members if necessary supports for operable partitions and ceiling hung toilet
partitions
3.4 NOSINGS, TREADS AND THRESHOLDS

A. Install nosings, treads and thresholds as indicated on shop drawings and set anchors per manufacturer’s
requirements and instruction.
B. Center the nosings on the tread.
C. At concrete steps, align nosing flush with the top of the tread and face of the riser.
D. Seal thresholds at exterior locations per Joint Sealants - Division 7.
3.5 TOUCHUP

A. Clean painted and galvanized surfaces after installation. Touch-up shop-primed surfaces damaged during
shipment and erections. Use same paint as used in the shop. Apply minimum 2.5 mil film thickness. On
galvanized surfaces, touch-up damaged galvanizing with specified zinc-rich galvanizing touch-up paint.

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055219.1 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Section Includes:
1. Aluminum handrail system.
2. Steel handrail system with aluminum knuckle fittings.
3. Aluminum handrail system with aluminum knuckle fittings.

1.2 Submittals

A. Product Data for products used in railing fabrication and installation including anchor bolts, concrete and
grout.
B. Shop drawings showing fabrication and illustrating erection of bumper post, handrail or guardrail. Include
plans, elevations, sections and details showing component connections and anchorage.
1. Provide templates for anchors installed under other sections.

055219.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

A. Rolled Plates and Shapes: ASTM A36.

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Grade B, Type E or S, Schedule 40 unless otherwise noted.
C. Steel Tubing: Cold formed shapes per ASTM A500 or hot-formed shapes per ASTM A501. Wall thickness for
either category shall be in accordance with the thickness and tolerances specified in ASTM A501.
D. Extruded Aluminum Pipe: ASTM B429, alloy 6061-T6.
E. Cast Aluminum: ASTM B26, alloy 535.
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hexagon exposed
for countersinking where flush bolting is specified or required.
G. Plastic Cover: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having ultra-violet resistance and anti static
properties, nominal thickness 0.250 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow unless otherwise noted. Size covers
for pipe diameters.
H. Grout: Nonshrink, nonmetallic type per CE CRD-621 and ASTM C1107. Grout shall be pre-mixed and
factory-packaged. Formulation shall be nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous properties.
1. Grout: Dayton Superior "Sure-Grip Utility Grout" or comparable product as recommended by grout
manufacturer for interior or exterior applications.
I. Anchor Bolts:
1. Expansion Anchors: Threaded stud type with two independent expansion anchor wedges per Fed. Spec.
FF-S-325, Group II, Type 4, Class 1 for concrete expansion anchors. Stud, wedges, washer and nut shall
be zinc-plated steel.
a. Hilti Fastening Systems, "Kwick Bolt".
b. Molly Fastener Group, Parabolt".
c. Red Head, Phillips Anchors, "Wedge Anchors".
2. Adhesive Anchor System: Self contained glass vial containing pre-measured amounts of quartz sand,
hardening agent and polyester resin. Studs shall be threaded rod conforming to ASTM A307 with
compatible washers and hexagon nuts furnished by the anchor manufacturer.
a. Hilti Fastening System, "HVA".
b. Molly Fastener Group, "Parabond".
c. Ramset Fastening System, "Chemset".
J. Concrete: Provide 3000 PSI, 28-day strength concrete unless noted otherwise. ASTM C94, slump of 4 inches
+1 percent.
1. Exterior Concrete: Include air-entrainment of 6 percent +1 percent.
2. Cement: ASTM C150, Type 1.
3. Aggregates: ASTM C33 normal weight, natural coarse aggregate, maximum 3/4-inch diameter.
4. Water: Potable.
2.2 Aluminum Handrail System

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Sleek Hand Rail System
B. Structural Performance of Handrails and Railings: Provide handrails and railings capable of withstanding the
following structural loads based on the edition of the International Building Code enforced by local authorities
having jurisdiction, without exceeding allowable design working stresses of materials for handrails, railings
anchors, and connections:
1. Top Rail of Guards and hand rails: Capable of withstanding the following loads as indicated:
a. Concentrated load of 200 lbf (890 N) applied at any point and in any direction.
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(730 N/m) applied any top
through the supports to the structure.
c. Concentrated and uniform loads above need not be assumed to act concurrently.
2. Intermediate rails, balusters and filler panels: Capable of withstanding the following loads applied as
indicated:
a. Applied normal load of 50 pounds (0.22kn) on an area not to exceed 1 square foot including
openings and space between rails.
b. Reactions due to this loading are not required to be superimposed with the proceeding section.
C. Provide handrail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Sleek system with internal connectors.
a. Rails and Posts

1) Extruded Aluminum Pipe: Finish AA M10C22A41.

a) Posts: 1-1/2 inch IPS, Schedule 80.
b) Rails: 1-1/2 inch IPS, Schedule 40
2) Steel Pipe: Schedule 40.
a) Posts and Rails: 1-1/4 inch, with high-density polyethylene thermoplastic coating,
nominally 0.125 inch thick.
b. Mechanical Connectors
1) Post and handrail connector fittings
2) Machined from solid aluminum bar stock of alloy 6063-T6 (ASTM B221) or austenitic stainless
steel bar stock of alloy 303 (ASTM A582) or machined castings of high tensile
aluminum-magnesium alloy 535.0 (ASTM B26) or castings from high purity ingot 535.2
(ASTM B179)
3) Anodized Finish: 0.7 mil minimum thickness.
4) Design: Fittings shall be of type which fastens externally with anodized aluminum, tubular rivet
nut with socket head cap screw and stainless steel lock washer. Internal connections by means
of an internal double tang, expanded by an internal/external, reverse knurl, cup point, hexagon
socket set screw.
5) No other fasteners will be accepted.
c. Flanges
1) Sand cast from high tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy 535.0.
2) Supplied with anodize finish,7 mil minimum thickness.
3) Design: Fittings shall be of type which fastens directly to the pipe by means of and
internal/external, reverse knurl, cup point, hexagon socket set screw.
4) All anchoring hardware shall be 300 series stainless steel.
5) Flanges that include a bearing plate will not be accepted.
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1) All fasteners to be 302 or 304 stainless steel.

2) No pop rivets of sheet metal screws will be accepted.
D. Infill material
1. Intermediate Rail: [Aluminum -1/4 inch, schedule 40] [Steel 1-1/4 inch, schedule 40 with polyethylene
thermoplastic]
2. Wire Cloth:-<insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
3. Perforated Polymer: <insert type of material, thickness, perforation size and shape, arrangement of
perforations>
4. Wire Mesh, Welded: <insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
5. Pickets-[3/4 inch outside diameter aluminum anodized tube] [7/16 inch outside diameter solid rod
with 0.625 polyethylene thermoplastic].
6. Custom <insert custom infill material>
E. Finish
1. Aluminum: [anodized] [powder coating] [custom]
2. Polyethylene thermoplastic: [OSHA yellow] [as selected by Owner's Representative from
manufacturer's full range of colors].
2.3 Knuckle Fitting Handrail System

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Knuckle Fitting Handrail System.
B. Structural Performance of Handrails and Railings: Provide handrails and railings capable of withstanding the
following structural loads based on the International Building Code edition enforced by authorities having
jurisdiction, without exceeding allowable design working stresses of materials for handrails, railings anchors,
and connections:
1. Top Rail of Guards and hand rails: Capable of withstanding the following loads as indicated:
a. Concentrated load of 200 lbf (890 N) applied at any point and in any direction.
b. Uniform load of 50 lbf/ft: (730 N/m) applied in any direction at the top and to transfer this load
through the supports to the structure.
c. Concentrated and uniform loads above need not be assumed to act concurrently.
2. Intermediate rails, balusters and filler panels: Capable of withstanding the following loads applied as
indicated:
a. Applied normal load of 50 pounds (0.22kn) on an area not to exceed 1 square foot including
openings and space between rails.
b. Reactions due to this loading are not required to be superimposed with the proceeding section.
C. Provide handrail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Slip on fitting system with exposed knuckle connectors.
a. Rails and Posts

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1) Steel Pipe: Schedule 40.

a) Posts and Rails: 1-1/4 inch, with high-density polyethylene thermoplastic coating,
nominally 0.125 inch thick.
2) Extruded Aluminum Pipe ASTM B429, Aluminum alloy 6061-T6., Finish AA M10C22A41.
a) Posts: 1-1/2 inch IPS Schedule 80,
b) Rails 1-1/2 inch IPS Schedule 40.
b. Mechanical Connectors
1) Post and handrail connector fittings
2) Sand-cast aluminum.
3) Anodize finish 0.7 mil minimum thickness.
4) Design – Fittings shall be the type, which fastens to the exterior of the pipe by means of a
stainless steel internal/external knurl cup point set screw (ASTM F880).
5) No other fasteners will be accepted.
c. Flanges
1) Sand cast aluminum.
2) Supplied with anodize finish.7mil minimum thickness.
3) Design – Fittings shall be the type, which fastens to the exterior of the pipe by means of a
stainless steel internal/external knurl cup point set screw (ASTM F880).
d. All anchoring hardware shall be 300 series stainless steel.
e. Fasteners
1) All fasteners to be 302 or 304 stainless steel.
2) No pop rivets of sheet metal screws will be accepted.
D. Infill Material
1. Intermediate Rail: [Steel 1-1/4 inch, schedule 40 with polyethylene thermoplastic] [Aluminum 1-1/2
inch, schedule 40].
2. Wire Cloth: <insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
3. Wire Mesh, Welded: <insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
4. Perforated Polymer: < insert type of material, thickness, perforation size and shape, arrangement of
perforations>
5. Pickets-[7/16 inch outside diameter solid rod with 0.625 polyethylene thermoplastic] [1/2 inch
outside diameter aluminum anodized tube]
6. Custom
E. Finish
1. Polyethylene thermoplastic: [OSHA yellow] [As selected by Owner's Representative from 27
earthtone colors].
2. Aluminum: [Anodized] [Powder coated] <custom>

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055219.3 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

A. Field assemble and install railing system components in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
1. Do not weld, cut or abrade factory-finished railing components.
2. Set posts plumb within a tolerance of 1/16-inch in 3 feet (2 mm in 1 m).
3. Apply a heavy coat of bituminous paint to concealed surfaces of unfinished aluminum in contact with
grout, concrete, masonry, wood or dissimilar metals.

B. Form or core-drill holes not less than 5 inches deep and 3/4 inch larger than the outside diameter of posts.
Clean holes, insert posts and fill annular space between post and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.
C. Install posts in 3-inch outside diameter, Schedule 40 pipe sleeves, preset and anchored into concrete. Insert
posts and fill annular space between post and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.

1. Secure removable railings with set screws.

D. Anchor posts to metal or concrete surfaces using aluminum flanges or base plates designed and engineered by
the railing system manufacturer.
1. Flange Size: As shown on approved Shop Drawings.
2. Base Plate Size: As shown on approved Shop Drawings.
E. Clean and touchup paint bolted connections and abraded areas of factory finishes, as applicable. Use materials
provided by the railing system manufacturer for the purpose. Remove and replace components or systems that
cannot be repaired to the Owner's satisfaction.

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055219.1 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Section Includes:
1. Aluminum handrail system.
2. Steel handrail system with aluminum knuckle fittings.
3. Aluminum handrail system with aluminum knuckle fittings.

1.2 Submittals

A. Product Data for products used in railing fabrication and installation including anchor bolts, concrete and
grout.
B. Shop drawings showing fabrication and illustrating erection of bumper post, handrail or guardrail. Include
plans, elevations, sections and details showing component connections and anchorage.
1. Provide templates for anchors installed under other sections.

055219.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

A. Rolled Plates and Shapes: ASTM A36.

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Grade B, Type E or S, Schedule 40 unless otherwise noted.
C. Steel Tubing: Cold formed shapes per ASTM A500 or hot-formed shapes per ASTM A501. Wall thickness for
either category shall be in accordance with the thickness and tolerances specified in ASTM A501.
D. Extruded Aluminum Pipe: ASTM B429, alloy 6061-T6.
E. Cast Aluminum: ASTM B26, alloy 535.
F. Bolts: ASTM A307, Grade A, with hexagon heads or nuts where exposed in the finish work, with flat heads

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hexagon exposed
for countersinking where flush bolting is specified or required.
G. Plastic Cover: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having ultra-violet resistance and anti static
properties, nominal thickness 0.250 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow unless otherwise noted. Size covers
for pipe diameters.
H. Grout: Nonshrink, nonmetallic type per CE CRD-621 and ASTM C1107. Grout shall be pre-mixed and
factory-packaged. Formulation shall be nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous properties.
1. Grout: Dayton Superior "Sure-Grip Utility Grout" or comparable product as recommended by grout
manufacturer for interior or exterior applications.
I. Anchor Bolts:
1. Expansion Anchors: Threaded stud type with two independent expansion anchor wedges per Fed. Spec.
FF-S-325, Group II, Type 4, Class 1 for concrete expansion anchors. Stud, wedges, washer and nut shall
be zinc-plated steel.
a. Hilti Fastening Systems, "Kwick Bolt".
b. Molly Fastener Group, Parabolt".
c. Red Head, Phillips Anchors, "Wedge Anchors".
2. Adhesive Anchor System: Self contained glass vial containing pre-measured amounts of quartz sand,
hardening agent and polyester resin. Studs shall be threaded rod conforming to ASTM A307 with
compatible washers and hexagon nuts furnished by the anchor manufacturer.
a. Hilti Fastening System, "HVA".
b. Molly Fastener Group, "Parabond".
c. Ramset Fastening System, "Chemset".
J. Concrete: Provide 3000 PSI, 28-day strength concrete unless noted otherwise. ASTM C94, slump of 4 inches
+1 percent.
1. Exterior Concrete: Include air-entrainment of 6 percent +1 percent.
2. Cement: ASTM C150, Type 1.
3. Aggregates: ASTM C33 normal weight, natural coarse aggregate, maximum 3/4-inch diameter.
4. Water: Potable.
2.2 Aluminum Handrail System

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Sleek Hand Rail System
B. Structural Performance of Handrails and Railings: Provide handrails and railings capable of withstanding the
following structural loads based on the edition of the International Building Code enforced by local authorities
having jurisdiction, without exceeding allowable design working stresses of materials for handrails, railings
anchors, and connections:
1. Top Rail of Guards and hand rails: Capable of withstanding the following loads as indicated:
a. Concentrated load of 200 lbf (890 N) applied at any point and in any direction.
b. Uniform load of 50 lbf/ft: (730 N/m) applied in any direction at the top and to transfer this load

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(730 N/m) applied any top
through the supports to the structure.
c. Concentrated and uniform loads above need not be assumed to act concurrently.
2. Intermediate rails, balusters and filler panels: Capable of withstanding the following loads applied as
indicated:
a. Applied normal load of 50 pounds (0.22kn) on an area not to exceed 1 square foot including
openings and space between rails.
b. Reactions due to this loading are not required to be superimposed with the proceeding section.
C. Provide handrail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Sleek system with internal connectors.
a. Rails and Posts

1) Extruded Aluminum Pipe: Finish AA M10C22A41.

a) Posts: 1-1/2 inch IPS, Schedule 80.
b) Rails: 1-1/2 inch IPS, Schedule 40
2) Steel Pipe: Schedule 40.
a) Posts and Rails: 1-1/4 inch, with high-density polyethylene thermoplastic coating,
nominally 0.125 inch thick.
b. Mechanical Connectors
1) Post and handrail connector fittings
2) Machined from solid aluminum bar stock of alloy 6063-T6 (ASTM B221) or austenitic stainless
steel bar stock of alloy 303 (ASTM A582) or machined castings of high tensile
aluminum-magnesium alloy 535.0 (ASTM B26) or castings from high purity ingot 535.2
(ASTM B179)
3) Anodized Finish: 0.7 mil minimum thickness.
4) Design: Fittings shall be of type which fastens externally with anodized aluminum, tubular rivet
nut with socket head cap screw and stainless steel lock washer. Internal connections by means
of an internal double tang, expanded by an internal/external, reverse knurl, cup point, hexagon
socket set screw.
5) No other fasteners will be accepted.
c. Flanges
1) Sand cast from high tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy 535.0.
2) Supplied with anodize finish,7 mil minimum thickness.
3) Design: Fittings shall be of type which fastens directly to the pipe by means of and
internal/external, reverse knurl, cup point, hexagon socket set screw.
4) All anchoring hardware shall be 300 series stainless steel.
5) Flanges that include a bearing plate will not be accepted.
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1) All fasteners to be 302 or 304 stainless steel.

2) No pop rivets of sheet metal screws will be accepted.
D. Infill material
1. Intermediate Rail: [Aluminum -1/4 inch, schedule 40] [Steel 1-1/4 inch, schedule 40 with polyethylene
thermoplastic]
2. Wire Cloth:-<insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
3. Perforated Polymer: <insert type of material, thickness, perforation size and shape, arrangement of
perforations>
4. Wire Mesh, Welded: <insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
5. Pickets-[3/4 inch outside diameter aluminum anodized tube] [7/16 inch outside diameter solid rod
with 0.625 polyethylene thermoplastic].
6. Custom <insert custom infill material>
E. Finish
1. Aluminum: [anodized] [powder coating] [custom]
2. Polyethylene thermoplastic: [OSHA yellow] [as selected by Owner's Representative from
manufacturer's full range of colors].
2.3 Knuckle Fitting Handrail System

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Knuckle Fitting Handrail System.
B. Structural Performance of Handrails and Railings: Provide handrails and railings capable of withstanding the
following structural loads based on the International Building Code edition enforced by authorities having
jurisdiction, without exceeding allowable design working stresses of materials for handrails, railings anchors,
and connections:
1. Top Rail of Guards and hand rails: Capable of withstanding the following loads as indicated:
a. Concentrated load of 200 lbf (890 N) applied at any point and in any direction.
b. Uniform load of 50 lbf/ft: (730 N/m) applied in any direction at the top and to transfer this load
through the supports to the structure.
c. Concentrated and uniform loads above need not be assumed to act concurrently.
2. Intermediate rails, balusters and filler panels: Capable of withstanding the following loads applied as
indicated:
a. Applied normal load of 50 pounds (0.22kn) on an area not to exceed 1 square foot including
openings and space between rails.
b. Reactions due to this loading are not required to be superimposed with the proceeding section.
C. Provide handrail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Slip on fitting system with exposed knuckle connectors.
a. Rails and Posts

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1) Steel Pipe: Schedule 40.

a) Posts and Rails: 1-1/4 inch, with high-density polyethylene thermoplastic coating,
nominally 0.125 inch thick.
2) Extruded Aluminum Pipe ASTM B429, Aluminum alloy 6061-T6., Finish AA M10C22A41.
a) Posts: 1-1/2 inch IPS Schedule 80,
b) Rails 1-1/2 inch IPS Schedule 40.
b. Mechanical Connectors
1) Post and handrail connector fittings
2) Sand-cast aluminum.
3) Anodize finish 0.7 mil minimum thickness.
4) Design – Fittings shall be the type, which fastens to the exterior of the pipe by means of a
stainless steel internal/external knurl cup point set screw (ASTM F880).
5) No other fasteners will be accepted.
c. Flanges
1) Sand cast aluminum.
2) Supplied with anodize finish.7mil minimum thickness.
3) Design – Fittings shall be the type, which fastens to the exterior of the pipe by means of a
stainless steel internal/external knurl cup point set screw (ASTM F880).
d. All anchoring hardware shall be 300 series stainless steel.
e. Fasteners
1) All fasteners to be 302 or 304 stainless steel.
2) No pop rivets of sheet metal screws will be accepted.
D. Infill Material
1. Intermediate Rail: [Steel 1-1/4 inch, schedule 40 with polyethylene thermoplastic] [Aluminum 1-1/2
inch, schedule 40].
2. Wire Cloth: <insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
3. Wire Mesh, Welded: <insert type of material, gage of wire, size of mesh opening>
4. Perforated Polymer: < insert type of material, thickness, perforation size and shape, arrangement of
perforations>
5. Pickets-[7/16 inch outside diameter solid rod with 0.625 polyethylene thermoplastic] [1/2 inch
outside diameter aluminum anodized tube]
6. Custom
E. Finish
1. Polyethylene thermoplastic: [OSHA yellow] [As selected by Owner's Representative from 27
earthtone colors].
2. Aluminum: [Anodized] [Powder coated] <custom>

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055219.3 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

A. Field assemble and install railing system components in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
1. Do not weld, cut or abrade factory-finished railing components.
2. Set posts plumb within a tolerance of 1/16-inch in 3 feet (2 mm in 1 m).
3. Apply a heavy coat of bituminous paint to concealed surfaces of unfinished aluminum in contact with
grout, concrete, masonry, wood or dissimilar metals.

B. Form or core-drill holes not less than 5 inches deep and 3/4 inch larger than the outside diameter of posts.
Clean holes, insert posts and fill annular space between post and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.
C. Install posts in 3-inch outside diameter, Schedule 40 pipe sleeves, preset and anchored into concrete. Insert
posts and fill annular space between post and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.

1. Secure removable railings with set screws.

D. Anchor posts to metal or concrete surfaces using aluminum flanges or base plates designed and engineered by
the railing system manufacturer.
1. Flange Size: As shown on approved Shop Drawings.
2. Base Plate Size: As shown on approved Shop Drawings.
E. Clean and touchup paint bolted connections and abraded areas of factory finishes, as applicable. Use materials
provided by the railing system manufacturer for the purpose. Remove and replace components or systems that
cannot be repaired to the Owner's satisfaction.

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DIVISION 05
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055223.1 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Section Includes:
1. Dock door protection posts.
2. Standard, single rail industrial guardrail.
3. Standard, double rail industrial guardrail.
4. Heavy-duty, single rail industrial guardrail.
5. Heavy-duty, double rail industrial guardrail.

1.2 Submittals

A. Product Data for products used in guardrail, bumper post, or handrail fabrication or installation including
anchor bolts, concrete and grout.
B. Shop Drawings: Showing fabrication and illustrating erection of bumper post, handrail or guardrail. Include
plans, elevations, sections and details showing component connections and anchorage.
1. Provide templates for anchors installed under other sections.

055223.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

A. Rolled Plates and Shapes: ASTM A36.

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Grade B, Type E or S, Schedule 40 unless otherwise noted.
C. Tubing: Cold formed shapes per ASTM A500 or hot-formed shapes per ASTM A501. Wall thickness for either
category shall be in accordance with the thickness and tolerances specified in ASTM A501.
D. Bolts: ASTM A307, Grade A, with hexagon heads or nuts where exposed in the finish work, with flat heads

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for countersinking where flush bolting is specified or required.

E. Plastic Cover: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having ultra-violet resistance and anti-static
properties, nominal thickness 0.250 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow unless otherwise noted. Size covers
for pipe diameters.
F. Grout: Nonshrink, nonmetallic type per CE CRD-621 and ASTM C1107. Grout shall be pre-mixed and
factory-packaged. Formulation shall be nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous properties.
1. Product: Dayton Superior "Sure-Grip Utility Grout" or comparable as recommended by grout
manufacturer for interior or exterior applications.
G. Anchor Bolts:
1. Expansion Anchors: Threaded stud type with two independent expansion anchor wedges per Fed. Spec.
FF-S-325, Group II, Type 4, Class 1 for concrete expansion anchors. Stud, wedges, washer and nut shall
be zinc-plated steel.
a. Hilti Fastening Systems, "Kwick Bolt".
b. Molly Fastener Group, Parabolt".
c. Red Head, Phillips Anchors, "Wedge Anchors".
2. Adhesive Anchor System: Self contained glass vial containing pre-measured amounts of quartz sand,
hardening agent and polyester resin. Studs shall be threaded rod conforming to ASTM A307 with
compatible washers and hexagon nuts furnished by the anchor manufacturer.
a. Hilti Fastening System, "HVA".
b. Molly Fastener Group, "Parabond".
c. Ramset Fastening System, "Chemset".
H. Concrete: Provide 3000 PSI, 28-day strength concrete unless noted otherwise. ASTM C94, slump of 4 inches
+1 percent.
1. Exterior Concrete: Include air-entrainment of 6 percent +1 percent.
2. Cement: ASTM C150, Type 1.
3. Aggregates: ASTM C33 normal weight, natural coarse aggregate, maximum 3/4-inch diameter.
4. Water: Potable.

2.2 Dock Door Protection Posts

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Ideal Shield Goal Post System
B. Provide goal post system complying with the following requirements:
1. Posts constructed of 6 inch, Schedule 40 steel posts and 4-inch Schedule 40 steel rails.
2. Post sleeve: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness 0.250 inch.
3. Color: OSHA yellow
C. Finish:
1. Galvanizing: Galvanize posts after built-up members are completely fabricated.
2. Rolled, Pressed and Forged Steel Plates, Bars and Strips: ASTM A123; average weight of zinc coating per

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Forged Strips: average weight coating per
square foot of actual surface shall be:
a. For members 3/16 inch and less: 2.0 ounces.
b. For members 1/4 inch and greater: 2.3 ounces.
D. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.3 Standard Single Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; One Line Standard Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. One Line Standard: 2-1/2 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 4 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System: Standard: [ 4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings]
3. Height of System: One line [14 3/4] [27] [36] [42] inches <insert custom size>
4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.4 Standard Double Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Two Line Standard Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Two Line Standard: 2-1/2 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 4 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System:[4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings]
3. Height of System: Two line [27] [36] [42] inches <insert custom size>
4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.5 Heavy Duty Single Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; One Line Heavy Duty Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. One Line Heavy: 4 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 6 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System: Heavy [4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [12’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings].
3. Height of System: One line [14 3/4] [27] [36] [42] inches.

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4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.6 Heavy Duty Double Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Two Line Heavy Duty Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Two Line Heavy:4 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 6 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System:[4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [12’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings]
3. Height of System: [27] [36] [42] inches <insert custom size>
4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

055223.3 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

A. Field assemble components shipped loose to the site. Install guard systems in accordance with manufacturer's
written instructions.
1. Do not weld, cut or abrade factory-finished railing components.
2. Set posts plumb within a tolerance of 1/16-inch in 3 feet (2 mm in 1 m).
3. Apply a heavy coat of bituminous paint to concealed surfaces of unfinished aluminum in contact with
grout, concrete, masonry, wood or dissimilar metals.

B. Form or core-drill holes to depth indicated or recommended by guard system manufacturer and not less than
3/4 inch larger than the outside diameter of posts. Clean holes, insert posts and fill annular space between post
and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.
C. Install posts in Schedule 40 pipe sleeves, properly sized to receive posts, and preset and anchored into
concrete. Insert posts and fill annular space between post and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.

1. Secure removable guard system posts with set screws.

D. Anchor posts to metal or concrete surfaces using aluminum flanges or base plates designed and engineered by
the railing system manufacturer.

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1. Flange Size: 3/8 inch thick by 6 inch by 6 inch.

2. Base Plate Size:
a. Dock Door Protection Post: Size as shown on approved Shop Drawings.
b. Standard Duty Guardrails: 5/8 inch thick by 8 inch by 8 inch.
c. Heavy Duty Guardrails: 5/8 inch thick by 10 inch by 10 inch.
E. Clean and touchup paint bolted connections and abraded areas of factory finishes, as applicable. Use materials
provided by the railing system manufacturer for the purpose. Remove and replace components or systems that
cannot be repaired to the Owner's satisfaction.

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055223 - INDUSTRIAL GUARD SYSTEMS

055223.1 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Section Includes:
1. Dock door protection posts.
2. Standard, single rail industrial guardrail.
3. Standard, double rail industrial guardrail.
4. Heavy-duty, single rail industrial guardrail.
5. Heavy-duty, double rail industrial guardrail.

1.2 Submittals

A. Product Data for products used in guardrail, bumper post, or handrail fabrication or installation including
anchor bolts, concrete and grout.
B. Shop Drawings: Showing fabrication and illustrating erection of bumper post, handrail or guardrail. Include
plans, elevations, sections and details showing component connections and anchorage.
1. Provide templates for anchors installed under other sections.

055223.2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

A. Rolled Plates and Shapes: ASTM A36.

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Grade B, Type E or S, Schedule 40 unless otherwise noted.
C. Tubing: Cold formed shapes per ASTM A500 or hot-formed shapes per ASTM A501. Wall thickness for either
category shall be in accordance with the thickness and tolerances specified in ASTM A501.
D. Bolts: ASTM A307, Grade A, with hexagon heads or nuts where exposed in the finish work, with flat heads

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for countersinking where flush bolting is specified or required.

E. Plastic Cover: Polyethylene Thermoplastic (HDPE) tubes having ultra-violet resistance and anti-static
properties, nominal thickness 0.250 inches. Color shall be OSHA yellow unless otherwise noted. Size covers
for pipe diameters.
F. Grout: Nonshrink, nonmetallic type per CE CRD-621 and ASTM C1107. Grout shall be pre-mixed and
factory-packaged. Formulation shall be nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous properties.
1. Product: Dayton Superior "Sure-Grip Utility Grout" or comparable as recommended by grout
manufacturer for interior or exterior applications.
G. Anchor Bolts:
1. Expansion Anchors: Threaded stud type with two independent expansion anchor wedges per Fed. Spec.
FF-S-325, Group II, Type 4, Class 1 for concrete expansion anchors. Stud, wedges, washer and nut shall
be zinc-plated steel.
a. Hilti Fastening Systems, "Kwick Bolt".
b. Molly Fastener Group, Parabolt".
c. Red Head, Phillips Anchors, "Wedge Anchors".
2. Adhesive Anchor System: Self contained glass vial containing pre-measured amounts of quartz sand,
hardening agent and polyester resin. Studs shall be threaded rod conforming to ASTM A307 with
compatible washers and hexagon nuts furnished by the anchor manufacturer.
a. Hilti Fastening System, "HVA".
b. Molly Fastener Group, "Parabond".
c. Ramset Fastening System, "Chemset".
H. Concrete: Provide 3000 PSI, 28-day strength concrete unless noted otherwise. ASTM C94, slump of 4 inches
+1 percent.
1. Exterior Concrete: Include air-entrainment of 6 percent +1 percent.
2. Cement: ASTM C150, Type 1.
3. Aggregates: ASTM C33 normal weight, natural coarse aggregate, maximum 3/4-inch diameter.
4. Water: Potable.

2.2 Dock Door Protection Posts

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Ideal Shield Goal Post System
B. Provide goal post system complying with the following requirements:
1. Posts constructed of 6 inch, Schedule 40 steel posts and 4-inch Schedule 40 steel rails.
2. Post sleeve: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness 0.250 inch.
3. Color: OSHA yellow
C. Finish:
1. Galvanizing: Galvanize posts after built-up members are completely fabricated.
2. Rolled, Pressed and Forged Steel Plates, Bars and Strips: ASTM A123; average weight of zinc coating per

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Forged Strips: average weight coating per
square foot of actual surface shall be:
a. For members 3/16 inch and less: 2.0 ounces.
b. For members 1/4 inch and greater: 2.3 ounces.
D. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.3 Standard Single Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; One Line Standard Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. One Line Standard: 2-1/2 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 4 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System: Standard: [ 4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings]
3. Height of System: One line [14 3/4] [27] [36] [42] inches <insert custom size>
4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.4 Standard Double Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Two Line Standard Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Two Line Standard: 2-1/2 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 4 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System:[4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings]
3. Height of System: Two line [27] [36] [42] inches <insert custom size>
4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.5 Heavy Duty Single Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; One Line Heavy Duty Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. One Line Heavy: 4 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 6 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System: Heavy [4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [12’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings].
3. Height of System: One line [14 3/4] [27] [36] [42] inches.

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4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

2.6 Heavy Duty Double Rail Industrial Guardrail

A. Product:
1. Ideal Shield ; Two Line Heavy Duty Guardrail System
B. Provide guard rail system complying with the following requirements:
1. Two Line Heavy:4 inch, Schedule 80 pipe posts and 6 inch, Schedule 40 pipe rails.
2. Length of System:[4’-0”] [6’-0”] [8’-0”] [10’-0”] [12’-0”] [As indicated on Drawings]
3. Height of System: [27] [36] [42] inches <insert custom size>
4. Finish:
a. Cover: high-density polyethylene thermoplastic nominal thickness, 0.250 inch.
5. Color: OSHA yellow
C. To the greatest extent practical, assemble components in factory before shipping.

055223.3 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

A. Field assemble components shipped loose to the site. Install guard systems in accordance with manufacturer's
written instructions.
1. Do not weld, cut or abrade factory-finished railing components.
2. Set posts plumb within a tolerance of 1/16-inch in 3 feet (2 mm in 1 m).
3. Apply a heavy coat of bituminous paint to concealed surfaces of unfinished aluminum in contact with
grout, concrete, masonry, wood or dissimilar metals.

B. Form or core-drill holes to depth indicated or recommended by guard system manufacturer and not less than
3/4 inch larger than the outside diameter of posts. Clean holes, insert posts and fill annular space between post
and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.
C. Install posts in Schedule 40 pipe sleeves, properly sized to receive posts, and preset and anchored into
concrete. Insert posts and fill annular space between post and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.

1. Secure removable guard system posts with set screws.

D. Anchor posts to metal or concrete surfaces using aluminum flanges or base plates designed and engineered by
the railing system manufacturer.

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1. Flange Size: 3/8 inch thick by 6 inch by 6 inch.

2. Base Plate Size:
a. Dock Door Protection Post: Size as shown on approved Shop Drawings.
b. Standard Duty Guardrails: 5/8 inch thick by 8 inch by 8 inch.
c. Heavy Duty Guardrails: 5/8 inch thick by 10 inch by 10 inch.
E. Clean and touchup paint bolted connections and abraded areas of factory finishes, as applicable. Use materials
provided by the railing system manufacturer for the purpose. Remove and replace components or systems that
cannot be repaired to the Owner's satisfaction.

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