055000_FL-METAL_FABRICATIONS.pdf

CHICOPEE ARMORY REHABILITATION MMD PROJECT NO. 985101

CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS ISSUED FOR BID - 05/20/11

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SECTION 055000

METAL FABRICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Steel framing and supports for ceiling-hung toilet compartments.

2. Steel framing and supports for operable partitions.

3. Steel framing and supports for overhead [doors] [and] [grilles].

4. Steel framing and supports for countertops.

5. Steel framing and supports for mechanical and electrical equipment.

6. Steel framing and supports for applications where framing and supports are not specified in other Sections.

7. Steel framing and supports (outriggers) for window-washing equipment including

[mounting brackets] [and] [anchorages].

8. [Mounting brackets] [and] [anchorages] for window-washing equipment.

9. Elevator machine beams[, hoist beams,] [and] [divider beams].

10. Steel shapes for supporting elevator door sills.

11. Steel girders for supporting wood frame construction.

12. Steel pipe columns for supporting wood frame construction.

13. Prefabricated building columns.

14. Shelf angles.

15. Metal ladders.

16. Ladder safety cages.

17. Alternating tread devices.

18. Metal [ships' ladders] [and] [pipe crossovers].

19. Metal floor plate[ and supports].

20. Structural-steel door frames.

21. Miscellaneous steel trim including [steel angle corner guards] [steel edgings] [and]

[loading-dock edge angles].

22. Metal bollards.

23. [Pipe] [Downspout] guards.

24. Abrasive metal [nosings] [treads] [and] [thresholds].

25. Cast-iron wheel guards.

26. Metal downspout boots.

27. Loose bearing and leveling plates for applications where they are not specified in other

Sections.

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B. Products furnished, but not installed, under this Section:

1. Loose steel lintels.

2. Anchor bolts, steel pipe sleeves, slotted-channel inserts, and wedge-type inserts indicated to be cast into concrete or built into unit masonry.

3. Steel weld plates and angles for casting into concrete for applications where they are not specified in other Sections.

C. Related Sections:

1. Section 033000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for installing anchor bolts, steel pipe sleeves, slotted-channel inserts, wedge-type inserts, and other items cast into concrete.

2. Section 042000 "Unit Masonry" for installing loose lintels, anchor bolts, and other items built into unit masonry.

3. Section 051200 "Structural Steel Framing."

4. Section 055100 "Metal Stairs."

5. Section 055213 "Pipe and Tube Railings."

6. Section 055300 "Metal Gratings."

7. Section 057000 "Decorative Metal."

8. Section 057300 "Decorative Metal Railings."

9. Section 102213 "Wire Mesh Partitions."

10. Section 129300 "Site Furnishings" for bicycle racks.

11. Section 329300 "Plants" for tree grates.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Delegated Design: Design [ladders] [and] [alternating tread devices], including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

B. 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.

C. Structural Performance of Alternating Tread Devices: Alternating tread devices shall withstand the effects of loads and stresses within limits and under conditions specified in ICC's

International Building Code.

D. Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes acting on exterior metal fabrications by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of connections, and other detrimental effects.

1. Temperature Change: 120 deg F (67 deg C), ambient; 180 deg F (100 deg C), material surfaces.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

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1. Nonslip aggregates and nonslip-aggregate surface finishes.

2. Prefabricated building columns.

3. Metal nosings and treads.

4. Paint products.

5. Grout.

B. LEED Submittals:

1. Product Data for Credit MR 4: For products having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content.

Include statement indicating cost for each product having recycled content.

2. Laboratory Test Reports for Credit IEQ 4: For primers, documentation indicating that products comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from

Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

C. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for metal fabrications.

1. Include plans, elevations, sections, and details of metal fabrications and their connections. Show anchorage and accessory items.

D. Samples for Verification: For each type and finish of extruded [nosing] [and] [tread].

E. Delegated-Design Submittal: For installed products indicated to comply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For qualified professional engineer.

B. Mill Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of stainless-steel certifying that products furnished comply with requirements.

C. Welding certificates.

D. Paint Compatibility Certificates: From manufacturers of topcoats applied over shop primers certifying that shop primers are compatible with topcoats.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

B. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following:

1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

2. AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum."

3. AWS D1.6, "Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel."

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1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify actual locations of walls and other construction contiguous with metal fabrications by field measurements before fabrication.

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate selection of shop primers with topcoats to be applied over them. Comply with paint and coating manufacturers' written recommendations to ensure that shop primers and topcoats are compatible with one another.

B. Coordinate installation of anchorages[ and steel weld plates and angles for casting into concrete]. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to Project site in time for installation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 METALS, GENERAL

A. Metal Surfaces, General: Provide materials with smooth, flat surfaces unless otherwise indicated. For metal fabrications exposed to view in the completed Work, provide materials without seam marks, roller marks, rolled trade names, or blemishes.

2.2 FERROUS METALS

A. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less than [25] <Insert number> percent.

B. Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM A 36/A 36M.

C. Stainless-Steel Sheet, Strip, and Plate: ASTM A 240/A 240M or ASTM A 666, [Type 304]

[Type 316L].

D. Stainless-Steel Bars and Shapes: ASTM A 276, [Type 304] [Type 316L].

E. Rolled-Steel Floor Plate: ASTM A 786/A 786M, rolled from plate complying with

ASTM A 36/A 36M or ASTM A 283/A 283M, Grade C or D.

F. Rolled-Stainless-Steel Floor Plate: ASTM A 793.

G. Abrasive-Surface Floor Plate: Steel plate [with abrasive granules rolled into surface] [or]

[with abrasive material metallically bonded to steel].

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide the following] [provide one of the following] [available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

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a. IKG Industries, a division of Harsco Corporation; Mebac.

b. SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring, a W. S. Molnar company; SlipNOT.

c. <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation>.

H. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500, cold-formed steel tubing.

I. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, standard weight (Schedule 40) unless otherwise indicated.

J. Slotted Channel Framing: Cold-formed metal box channels (struts) complying with MFMA-4.

1. Size of Channels: [1-5/8 by 1-5/8 inches (41 by 41 mm)] [As indicated] <Insert size>.

2. Material: Galvanized steel, ASTM A 653/A 653M, [commercial steel, Type B]

[structural steel, Grade 33 (Grade 230)], with G90 (Z275) coating; [0.108-inch (2.8-mm)] [0.079-inch (2-mm)] [0.064-inch (1.6-mm)] nominal thickness.

3. Material: Cold-rolled steel, ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, [commercial steel, Type B]

[structural steel, Grade 33 (Grade 230)]; [0.0966-inch (2.5-mm)] [0.0677-inch (1.7-mm)] [0.0528-inch (1.35-mm)] minimum thickness; [unfinished] [coated with rust-inhibitive, baked-on, acrylic enamel] [hot-dip galvanized after fabrication].

K. Cast Iron: Either gray iron, ASTM A 48/A 48M, or malleable iron, ASTM A 47/A 47M, unless otherwise indicated.

2.3 NONFERROUS METALS

A. Aluminum Plate and Sheet: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), Alloy 6061-T6.

B. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), Alloy 6063-T6.

C. Aluminum-Alloy Rolled Tread Plate: ASTM B 632/B 632M, Alloy 6061-T6.

D. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B 26/B 26M, Alloy 443.0-F.

E. Bronze Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Bars: ASTM B 36/B 36M, Alloy UNS No. C28000 (muntz metal, 60 percent copper).

F. Bronze Extrusions: ASTM B 455, Alloy UNS No. C38500 (extruded architectural bronze).

G. Bronze Castings: ASTM B 584, Alloy UNS No. C83600 (leaded red brass) or No. C84400

(leaded semired brass).

H. Nickel Silver Extrusions: ASTM B 151/B 151M, Alloy UNS No. C74500.

I. Nickel Silver Castings: ASTM B 584, Alloy UNS No. C97600 (20 percent leaded nickel bronze).

2.4 FASTENERS

A. General: Unless otherwise indicated, provide [Type 304] [Type 316] stainless-steel fasteners for exterior use and zinc-plated fasteners with coating complying with ASTM B 633 or http://www.specagent.com/LookUp/?uid=123456824778&mf=04&src=wd http://www.specagent.com/LookUp/?uid=123456824780&mf=04&src=wd

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ASTM F 1941 (ASTM F 1941M), Class Fe/Zn 5, at exterior walls. Select fasteners for type, grade, and class required.

1. Provide stainless-steel fasteners for fastening aluminum.

2. Provide stainless-steel fasteners for fastening stainless steel.

3. Provide stainless-steel fasteners for fastening nickel silver.

4. Provide bronze fasteners for fastening bronze.

B. Steel Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head bolts, ASTM A 307, Grade A (ASTM F 568M, Property Class 4.6); with hex nuts, ASTM A 563 (ASTM A 563M); and, where indicated, flat washers.

C. Steel Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head bolts, ASTM A 325, Type 3 (ASTM A 325M, Type 3); with hex nuts, ASTM A 563, Grade C3 (ASTM A 563M, Class 8S3); and, where indicated, flat washers.

D. Stainless-Steel Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head annealed stainless-steel bolts, ASTM F 593 (ASTM F 738M); with hex nuts, ASTM F 594 (ASTM F 836M); and, where indicated, flat washers; Alloy [Group 1 (A1)] [Group 2 (A4)].

E. Anchor Bolts: ASTM F 1554, Grade 36, of dimensions indicated; with nuts, ASTM A 563;

and, where indicated, flat washers.

1. Hot-dip galvanize or provide mechanically deposited, zinc coating where item being fastened is indicated to be galvanized.

F. Eyebolts: ASTM A 489.

G. Machine Screws: ASME B18.6.3 (ASME B18.6.7M).

H. Lag Screws: ASME B18.2.1 (ASME B18.2.3.8M).

I. Wood Screws: Flat head, ASME B18.6.1.

J. Plain Washers: Round, ASME B18.22.1 (ASME B18.22M).

K. Lock Washers: Helical, spring type, ASME B18.21.1 (ASME B18.21.2M).

L. Anchors, General: Anchors capable of sustaining, without failure, a load equal to six times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry and four times the load imposed when installed in concrete, as determined by testing according to ASTM E 488, conducted by a qualified independent testing agency.

M. Cast-in-Place Anchors in Concrete: Either threaded type or wedge type unless otherwise indicated; galvanized ferrous castings, either ASTM A 47/A 47M malleable iron or

ASTM A 27/A 27M cast steel. Provide bolts, washers, and shims as needed, all hot-dip galvanized per ASTM F 2329.

N. Post-Installed Anchors: [Torque-controlled expansion anchors] [or] [chemical anchors].

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1. Material for Interior Locations: Carbon-steel components zinc plated to comply with

ASTM B 633 or ASTM F 1941 (ASTM F 1941M), Class Fe/Zn 5, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Material for Exterior Locations and Where Stainless Steel is Indicated: Alloy [Group 1

(A1)] [Group 2 (A4)] stainless-steel bolts, ASTM F 593 (ASTM F 738M), and nuts, ASTM F 594 (ASTM F 836M).

O. Slotted-Channel Inserts: Cold-formed, hot-dip galvanized-steel box channels (struts) complying with MFMA-4, 1-5/8 by 7/8 inches (41 by 22 mm) by length indicated with anchor straps or studs not less than 3 inches (75 mm) long at not more than 8 inches (200 mm) o.c. Provide with temporary filler and tee-head bolts, complete with washers and nuts, all zinc-plated to comply with ASTM B 633, Class Fe/Zn 5, as needed for fastening to inserts.

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: Select according to AWS specifications for metal alloy welded.

B. Low-Emitting Materials: Paints and coatings shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the

Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental

Chambers."

C. Shop Primers: Provide primers that comply with [Section 099113 "Exterior Painting."]

[Section 099123 Interior Painting."] [Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

[Section 099113 "Exterior Painting," Section 099123 Interior Painting,"and

Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

D. Universal Shop Primer: Fast-curing, lead- and chromate-free, universal modified-alkyd primer complying with MPI#79 and compatible with topcoat.

1. Use primer containing pigments that make it easily distinguishable from zinc-rich primer.

E. Epoxy Zinc-Rich Primer: Complying with MPI#20 and compatible with topcoat.

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide the following] [provide one of the following] [available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

a. <Insert, in separate subparagraphs, manufacturer's name; product name or designation>.

F. Galvanizing Repair Paint: High-zinc-dust-content paint complying with SSPC-Paint 20 and compatible with paints specified to be used over it.

G. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D 1187.

H. Nonshrink, Metallic Grout: Factory-packaged, ferrous-aggregate grout complying with

ASTM C 1107, specifically recommended by manufacturer for heavy-duty loading applications.

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I. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: Factory-packaged, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous grout complying with ASTM C 1107. Provide grout specifically recommended by manufacturer for interior and exterior applications.

J. Concrete: Comply with requirements in Section 033000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for normal-weight, air-entrained, concrete with a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3000 psi (20

MPa).

2.6 FABRICATION, GENERAL

A. Shop Assembly: Preassemble items in the shop to greatest extent possible. Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Use connections that maintain structural value of joined pieces. Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation.

B. Cut, drill, and punch metals cleanly and accurately. Remove burrs and ease edges to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch (1 mm) unless otherwise indicated. Remove sharp or rough areas on exposed surfaces.

C. Form bent-metal corners to smallest radius possible without causing grain separation or otherwise impairing work.

D. Form exposed work with accurate angles and surfaces and straight edges.

E. Weld corners and seams continuously to comply with the following:

1. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion resistance of base metals.

2. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap.

3. Remove welding flux immediately.

4. At exposed connections, finish exposed welds and surfaces smooth and blended so no roughness shows after finishing[ and contour of welded surface matches that of adjacent surface].

F. Form exposed connections with hairline joints, flush and smooth, using concealed fasteners or welds where possible. Where exposed fasteners are required, use Phillips flat-head

(countersunk) fasteners unless otherwise indicated. Locate joints where least conspicuous.

G. Fabricate seams and other connections that will be exposed to weather in a manner to exclude water. Provide weep holes where water may accumulate.

H. Cut, reinforce, drill, and tap metal fabrications as indicated to receive finish hardware, screws, and similar items.

I. Provide for anchorage of type indicated; coordinate with supporting structure. Space anchoring devices to secure metal fabrications rigidly in place and to support indicated loads.

1. Where units are indicated to be cast into concrete or built into masonry, equip with integrally welded steel strap anchors, 1/8 by 1-1/2 inches (3.2 by 38 mm), with a minimum 6-inch (150-mm) embedment and 2-inch (50-mm) hook, not less than 8 inches

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(200 mm) from ends and corners of units and 24 inches (600 mm) o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

2.7 MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING AND SUPPORTS

A. General: Provide steel framing and supports not specified in other Sections as needed to complete the Work.

B. Fabricate units from steel shapes, plates, and bars of welded construction unless otherwise indicated. Fabricate to sizes, shapes, and profiles indicated and as necessary to receive adjacent construction.

1. Fabricate units from slotted channel framing where indicated.

2. Furnish inserts for units installed after concrete is placed.

C. Fabricate supports for operable partitions from continuous steel beams of sizes [indicated]

[recommended by partition manufacturer] with attached bearing plates, anchors, and braces as [indicated] [recommended by partition manufacturer]. Drill or punch bottom flanges of beams to receive partition track hanger rods; locate holes where indicated on operable partition

Shop Drawings.

D. Fabricate steel girders for wood frame construction from continuous steel shapes of sizes indicated.

1. Provide bearing plates welded to beams where indicated.

2. Drill or punch girders and plates for field-bolted connections where indicated.

3. Where wood nailers are attached to girders with bolts or lag screws, drill or punch holes at 24 inches (600 mm) o.c.

E. Fabricate steel pipe columns for supporting wood frame construction from steel pipe with steel baseplates and top plates as indicated. Drill or punch baseplates and top plates for anchor and connection bolts and weld to pipe with fillet welds all around. Make welds the same size as pipe wall thickness unless otherwise indicated.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, fabricate from Schedule 40 steel pipe.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, provide 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) baseplates with four 5/8-inch

(16-mm) anchor bolts and 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) top plates.

F. Galvanize miscellaneous framing and supports where indicated.

G. Prime miscellaneous framing and supports with [zinc-rich primer] [primer specified in

Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings"] where indicated.

2.8 PREFABRICATED BUILDING COLUMNS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the

Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

1. Black Rock Column, Inc.

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2. Dean, George H., Inc.

3. Fire-Trol Division; Dean Lally L. P.

4. <Insert manufacturer's name>.

B. General: Provide prefabricated building columns consisting of load-bearing structural-steel members protected by concrete fireproofing encased in an outer non-load-bearing steel shell.

Fabricate connections to comply with details shown or as needed to suit type of structure indicated.

C. Fire-Resistance Ratings: Provide prefabricated building columns listed and labeled by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for ratings indicated, based on testing according to ASTM E 119.

1. Fire-Resistance Rating: [4 hours] [3 hours] [2 hours] [As indicated].

2.9 SHELF ANGLES

A. Fabricate shelf angles from steel angles of sizes indicated and for attachment to concrete framing. Provide horizontally slotted holes to receive 3/4-inch (19-mm) bolts, spaced not more than 6 inches (150 mm) from ends and 24 inches (600 mm) o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

1. Provide mitered and welded units at corners.

2. Provide open joints in shelf angles at expansion and control joints. Make open joint approximately 2 inches (50 mm) larger than expansion or control joint.

B. For cavity walls, provide vertical channel brackets to support angles from backup masonry and concrete.

C. Galvanize shelf angles located in exterior walls.

D. Prime shelf angles located in exterior walls with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in

Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

E. Furnish wedge-type concrete inserts, complete with fasteners, to attach shelf angles to cast-in-place concrete.

2.10 METAL LADDERS

A. General:

1. Comply with ANSI A14.3 unless otherwise indicated.

2. For elevator pit ladders, comply with ASME A17.1.

B. Steel Ladders:

1. Space siderails [16 inches (406 mm)] [18 inches (457 mm)] apart unless otherwise indicated.

2. Space siderails of elevator pit ladders 12 inches (300 mm) apart.

3. Siderails: Continuous, [3/8-by-2-1/2-inch (9.5-by-64-mm)] [1/2-by-2-1/2-inch (12.7-by-64-mm)] steel flat bars, with eased edges.

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4. Rungs: [3/4-inch- (19-mm-) diameter] [3/4-inch- (19-mm-) square] [1-inch- (25-mm-

) diameter] [1-inch- (25-mm-) square] steel bars.

5. Fit rungs in centerline of siderails; plug-weld and grind smooth on outer rail faces.

6. Provide nonslip surfaces on top of each rung, either by coating rung with aluminum-oxide granules set in epoxy-resin adhesive or by using a type of manufactured rung filled with aluminum-oxide grout.

7. Provide nonslip surfaces on top of each rung by coating with abrasive material metallically bonded to rung.

a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide the following]

[provide one of the following] [available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

1) IKG Industries, a division of Harsco Corporation; Mebac.

2) SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring, a W. S. Molnar company; SlipNOT.

3) <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation>.

8. Provide platforms as indicated fabricated from welded or pressure-locked steel bar grating, supported by steel angles. Limit openings in gratings to no more than [1/2 inch

(12 mm)] [3/4 inch (19 mm)] in least dimension.

9. Support each ladder[ at top and bottom and not more than 60 inches (1500 mm) o.c.] with welded or bolted steel brackets.

10. Galvanize [exterior ]ladders, including brackets and fasteners.

11. Prime [exterior ]ladders, including brackets and fasteners, with [zinc-rich primer.]

[primer specified in Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

C. Aluminum Ladders:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

a. ACL Industries, Inc.

b. Alco-Lite Industrial Products.

c. Halliday Products.

d. O'Keeffe's Inc.

e. Precision Ladders, LLC.

f. Royalite Manufacturing, Inc.

g. Thompson Fabricating, LLC.

h. <Insert manufacturer's name>.

2. Space siderails [16 inches (406 mm)] [18 inches (457 mm)] apart unless otherwise indicated.

3. Siderails: Continuous extruded-aluminum channels or tubes, not less than 2-1/2 inches

(64 mm) deep, 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide, and 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick.

4. Rungs: Extruded-aluminum tubes, not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) deep and not less than

1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick, with ribbed tread surfaces.

5. Fit rungs in centerline of siderails; fasten by welding or with stainless-steel fasteners or brackets and aluminum rivets.

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framing. Limit openings in gratings to no more than [1/2 inch (12 mm)] [3/4 inch (19 mm)] in least dimension.

7. Support each ladder[ at top and bottom and not more than 60 inches (1500 mm) o.c.] with welded or bolted aluminum brackets.

8. Provide minimum 72-inch- (1830-mm-) high, hinged security door with padlock hasp at foot of ladder to prevent unauthorized ladder use.

2.11 LADDER SAFETY CAGES

A. General:

1. Fabricate ladder safety cages to comply with ANSI A14.3. Assemble by welding or with stainless-steel fasteners.

2. Provide primary hoops at tops and bottoms of cages and spaced not more than 20 feet

(6 m) o.c. Provide secondary intermediate hoops spaced not more than 48 inches (1200

mm) o.c. between primary hoops.

3. Fasten assembled safety cage to ladder rails and adjacent construction by welding or with stainless-steel fasteners unless otherwise indicated.

B. Steel Ladder Safety Cages:

1. Primary Hoops: 1/4-by-4-inch (6.4-by-100-mm) flat bar hoops.

2. Secondary Intermediate Hoops: 1/4-by-2-inch (6.4-by-50-mm) flat bar hoops.

3. Vertical Bars: 3/16-by-1-1/2-inch (4.8-by-38-mm) flat bars secured to each hoop.

4. Galvanize ladder safety cages, including brackets and fasteners.

5. Prime ladder safety cages, including brackets and fasteners, with [zinc-rich primer.]

[primer specified in Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

C. Aluminum Ladder Safety Cages:

1. Primary Hoops: 1/4-by-4-inch (6.4-by-100-mm) flat bar hoops.

2. Secondary Intermediate Hoops: 1/4-by-2-inch (6.4-by-50-mm) flat bar hoops.

3. Vertical Bars: 1/4-by-2-inch (6.4-by-50-mm) flat bars secured to each hoop.

2.12 ALTERNATING TREAD DEVICES

A. Alternating Tread Devices: Fabricate alternating tread devices to comply with ICC's

International Building Code. Fabricate of open-type construction with channel or plate stringers and pipe and tube railings unless otherwise indicated. Provide brackets and fittings for installation.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or comparable product by one of the following:

a. Lapeyre Stair Inc.

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b. Schmidt Structural Products; a subsidiary of Penco Products, Inc.

c. <Insert manufacturer's name>.

3. Fabricate from [steel] [stainless steel] [aluminum] and assemble by welding or with stainless-steel fasteners.

4. Comply with applicable railing requirements in Section 055213 "Pipe and Tube

Railings."

B. Galvanize [exterior ]steel alternating tread devices, including treads, railings, brackets, and fasteners.

C. Prime [exterior ]steel alternating tread devices, including treads, railings, brackets, and fasteners, with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in Section 099600 "High-Performance

Coatings."]

2.13 METAL [SHIPS' LADDERS] [AND] [PIPE CROSSOVERS]

A. Provide metal [ships' ladders] [and] [pipe crossovers] where indicated. Fabricate of open-type construction with channel or plate stringers and pipe and tube railings unless otherwise indicated. Provide brackets and fittings for installation.

1. Fabricate [ships' ladders] [and] [pipe crossovers], including railings from [steel]

[stainless steel] [aluminum].

2. Fabricate treads[ and platforms] from [welded or pressure-locked steel bar grating]

[pressure-locked stainless-steel bar grating] [pressure-locked aluminum bar grating] [extruded-aluminum plank grating]. Limit openings in gratings to no more than [1/2 inch (12 mm)] [3/4 inch (19 mm)] in least dimension.

3. Fabricate treads[ and platforms] from [rolled-steel floor plate] [rolled-stainless-steel floor plate] [rolled-aluminum-alloy tread plate] [abrasive-surface floor plate].

4. Comply with applicable railing requirements in Section 055213 "Pipe and Tube

Railings."

B. Galvanize [exterior ]steel [ships' ladders] [and] [pipe crossovers], including treads, railings, brackets, and fasteners.

C. Prime [exterior ]steel [ships' ladders] [and] [pipe crossovers], including treads, railings, brackets, and fasteners, with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in Section 099600 "High-

Performance Coatings."]

2.14 METAL FLOOR PLATE

A. Fabricate from [rolled-steel floor] [rolled-stainless-steel floor] [rolled-aluminum-alloy tread] [abrasive-surface floor] plate of thickness indicated below:

1. Thickness: [1/8 inch (3.2 mm)] [3/16 inch (4.8 mm)] [1/4 inch (6.4 mm)] [5/16 inch (8 mm)] [3/8 inch (9.5 mm)] [As indicated].

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grating] [extruded-aluminum plank grating]. Limit openings in gratings to no more than

[1/2 inch (12 mm)] [3/4 inch (19 mm)] [1 inch (25 mm)] in least dimension.

C. Provide [steel] [stainless-steel] [aluminum] angle supports as indicated.

D. Include [steel] [stainless-steel] [aluminum] angle stiffeners, and fixed and removable sections as indicated.

E. Provide flush [steel] [stainless-steel] [aluminum] bar drop handles for lifting removable sections, one at each end of each section.

2.15 STRUCTURAL-STEEL DOOR FRAMES

A. Fabricate structural-steel door frames from steel shapes, plates, and bars of size and to dimensions indicated, fully welded together, with 5/8-by-1-1/2-inch (16-by-38-mm) steel channel stops, unless otherwise indicated. Plug-weld built-up members and continuously weld exposed joints. Secure removable stops to frame with countersunk machine screws, uniformly spaced at not more than 10 inches (250 mm) o.c. Reinforce frames and drill and tap as necessary to accept finish hardware.

1. Provide with integrally welded steel strap anchors for securing door frames into adjoining concrete or masonry.

B. Extend bottom of frames to floor elevation indicated with steel angle clips welded to frames for anchoring frame to floor with expansion shields and bolts.

C. Galvanize [exterior ]steel frames.

D. Prime [exterior ]steel frames with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in Section 099600

"High-Performance Coatings."]

2.16 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL TRIM

A. Unless otherwise indicated, fabricate units from steel shapes, plates, and bars of profiles shown with continuously welded joints and smooth exposed edges. Miter corners and use concealed field splices where possible.

B. Provide cutouts, fittings, and anchorages as needed to coordinate assembly and installation with other work.

1. Provide with integrally welded steel strap anchors for embedding in concrete or masonry construction.

C. Galvanize [exterior ]miscellaneous steel trim.

D. Prime [exterior ]miscellaneous steel trim with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in

Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

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2.17 METAL BOLLARDS

A. Fabricate metal bollards from [Schedule 40 steel pipe] [Schedule 80 steel pipe] [1/4-inch (6.4-

mm) wall-thickness rectangular steel tubing] [steel shapes, as indicated].

1. Cap bollards with 1/4-inch- (6.4-mm-) thick steel plate.

2. Where bollards are indicated to receive controls for door operators, provide necessary cutouts for controls and holes for wire.

3. Where bollards are indicated to receive light fixtures, provide necessary cutouts for fixtures and holes for wire.

B. Fabricate bollards with 3/8-inch- (9.5-mm-) thick steel baseplates for bolting to concrete slab.

Drill baseplates at all four corners for 3/4-inch (19-mm) anchor bolts.

1. Where bollards are to be anchored to sloping concrete slabs, angle baseplates for plumb alignment of bollards.

C. Fabricate sleeves for bollard anchorage from steel [pipe] [or] [tubing] with 1/4-inch- (6.4-mm-

) thick steel plate welded to bottom of sleeve. Make sleeves not less than 8 inches (200 mm) deep and 3/4 inch (19 mm) larger than OD of bollard.

D. Fabricate internal sleeves for removable bollards from Schedule 40 steel pipe or 1/4-inch (6.4-

mm) wall-thickness steel tubing with an OD approximately 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) less than ID of bollards. Match drill sleeve and bollard for 3/4 inch (19 mm) steel machine bolt.

E. Prime bollards with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in Section 099600 "High-

Performance Coatings."]

2.18 [PIPE] [DOWNSPOUT] GUARDS

A. Fabricate [pipe] [downspout] guards from 3/8-inch- (9.5-mm-) thick by 12-inch- (300-mm-) wide steel plate, bent to fit flat against the wall or column at both ends and to fit around pipe with 2-inch (50-mm) clearance between pipe and pipe guard. Drill each end for two 3/4-inch

(19-mm) anchor bolts.

B. Galvanize [pipe] [downspout] guards.

C. Prime [pipe] [downspout] guards with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in

Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

2.19 ABRASIVE METAL [NOSINGS] [TREADS] [AND] [THRESHOLDS]

A. Cast-Metal Units: Cast [iron] [aluminum] [bronze (leaded red or semired brass)] [nickel silver (leaded nickel bronze)], with an integral-abrasive, as-cast finish consisting of aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or a combination of both. Fabricate units in lengths necessary to accurately fit openings or conditions.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

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a. American Safety Tread Co., Inc.

b. Balco Inc.

c. Barry Pattern & Foundry Co., Inc.

d. Granite State Casting Co.

e. Safe-T-Metal Company, Inc.

f. Wooster Products Inc.

g. <Insert manufacturer's name>.

2. Nosings: Cross-hatched units, 4 inches (100 mm) wide with [1/4-inch (6-mm)] [1-inch

(25-mm)] lip, for casting into concrete steps.

3. Nosings: Cross-hatched units, 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches (38 by 38 mm), for casting into concrete curbs.

4. Treads: Cross-hatched units, full depth of tread with 3/4-by-3/4-inch (19-by-19-mm) nosing, for application over bent plate treads or existing stairs.

5. Thresholds: Fluted-saddle-type units, 5 inches (125 mm) wide by 1/2 inch (12 mm) high, with tapered edges.

6. Thresholds: Fluted-interlocking- (hook-strip-) type units, 5 inches (125 mm) wide by 5/8 inch (16 mm) high, with tapered edge.

7. Thresholds: Plain-stepped- (stop-) type units, 5 inches (125 mm) wide by 1/2 inch (12

mm) high, with 1/2-inch (12-mm) step.

B. Extruded Units: [Aluminum] [Bronze], with abrasive filler consisting of aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or a combination of both, in an epoxy-resin binder. Fabricate units in lengths necessary to accurately fit openings or conditions.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

a. ACL Industries, Inc.

b. American Safety Tread Co., Inc.

c. Amstep Products.

d. Armstrong Products, Inc.

e. Balco Inc.

f. Granite State Casting Co.

g. Wooster Products Inc.

h. <Insert manufacturer's name>.

2. Provide ribbed units, with abrasive filler strips projecting 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) above aluminum extrusion.

3. Provide solid-abrasive-type units without ribs.

4. Nosings: Square-back units, [1-7/8 inches (48 mm)] [3 inches (75 mm)] [4 inches (100 mm)] wide, for casting into concrete steps.

5. Nosings: Beveled-back units, [3 inches (75 mm)] [4 inches (100 mm)] wide with 1-3/8-inch (35-mm) lip, for surface mounting on existing stairs.

6. Nosings: Two-piece units, 3 inches (75 mm) wide, with subchannel for casting into concrete steps.

7. Treads: [Square] [Beveled]-back units, full depth of tread with 1-3/8-inch (35-mm) lip, for application over existing stairs.

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C. Provide anchors for embedding units in concrete, either integral or applied to units, as standard with manufacturer.

D. Drill for mechanical anchors and countersink. Locate holes not more than 4 inches (100 mm) from ends and not more than 12 inches (300 mm) o.c., evenly spaced between ends, unless otherwise indicated. Provide closer spacing if recommended by manufacturer.

1. Provide two rows of holes for units more than 5 inches (125 mm) wide, with two holes aligned at ends and intermediate holes staggered.

E. Apply bituminous paint to concealed surfaces of cast-metal units.

F. Apply clear lacquer to concealed surfaces of extruded units.

2.20 CAST-IRON WHEEL GUARDS

A. Provide wheel guards made from cast iron, 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick, hollow-core construction, of size and shape indicated. Provide holes for countersunk anchor bolts and grouting.

B. Prime cast iron wheel guards with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in Section 099600

"High-Performance Coatings."]

2.21 METAL DOWNSPOUT BOOTS

A. Provide downspout boots made from [cast iron] [cast aluminum] in heights indicated with inlets of size and shape to suit downspouts. Provide units with flanges and holes for countersunk anchor bolts.

1. Outlet: [Vertical, to discharge into pipe] [Horizontal, to discharge into pipe] [At 35 degrees from horizontal, to discharge onto splash block or pavement].

B. Prime cast iron downspout boots with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in Section 099600

"High-Performance Coatings."]

2.22 LOOSE BEARING AND LEVELING PLATES

A. Provide loose bearing and leveling plates for steel items bearing on masonry or concrete construction. Drill plates to receive anchor bolts and for grouting.

B. Galvanize plates.

C. Prime plates with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in Section 099600 "High-

Performance Coatings."]

2.23 LOOSE STEEL LINTELS

A. Fabricate loose steel lintels from steel angles and shapes of size indicated for openings and recesses in masonry walls and partitions at locations indicated. Fabricate in single lengths for

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each opening unless otherwise indicated. Weld adjoining members together to form a single unit where indicated.

B. Size loose lintels to provide bearing length at each side of openings equal to 1/12 of clear span but not less than 8 inches (200 mm) unless otherwise indicated.

C. Galvanize loose steel lintels located in exterior walls.

D. Prime loose steel lintels located in exterior walls with [zinc-rich primer.] [primer specified in

Section 099600 "High-Performance Coatings."]

2.24 STEEL WELD PLATES AND ANGLES

A. Provide steel weld plates and angles not specified in other Sections, for items supported from concrete construction as needed to complete the Work. Provide each unit with no fewer than two integrally welded steel strap anchors for embedding in concrete.

2.25 FINISHES, GENERAL

A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Finish metal fabrications after assembly.

C. Finish exposed surfaces to remove tool and die marks and stretch lines, and to blend into surrounding surface.

2.26 STEEL AND IRON FINISHES

A. Galvanizing: Hot-dip galvanize items as indicated to comply with ASTM A 153/A 153M for steel and iron hardware and with ASTM A 123/A 123M for other steel and iron products.

1. Do not quench or apply post galvanizing treatments that might interfere with paint adhesion.

B. Shop prime iron and steel items[ not indicated to be galvanized] unless they are to be embedded in concrete, sprayed-on fireproofing, or masonry, or unless otherwise indicated.

1. Shop prime with [universal shop primer] [primers specified in Section 099113

"Exterior Painting"] [primers specified in Section 099123 "Interior Painting"] unless [zinc-rich primer is] [primers specified in Section 099600 "High-Performance

Coatings" are] indicated.

C. Preparation for Shop Priming: Prepare surfaces to comply with [SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, "Commercial Blast Cleaning."] [SSPC-SP 3, "Power Tool Cleaning."] [requirements indicated below:]

1. Exterior Items: SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, "Commercial Blast Cleaning."

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2. Items Indicated to Receive Zinc-Rich Primer: SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, "Commercial

Blast Cleaning."

3. Items Indicated to Receive Primers Specified in Section 099600 "High-Performance

Coatings": SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, "Commercial Blast Cleaning."

4. Other Items: SSPC-SP 3, "Power Tool Cleaning."

D. Shop Priming: Apply shop primer to comply with SSPC-PA 1, "Paint Application Specification

No. 1: Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel," for shop painting.

1. Stripe paint corners, crevices, bolts, welds, and sharp edges.

2.27 ALUMINUM FINISHES

A. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system established by the Aluminum

Association for designating aluminum finishes.

B. As-Fabricated Finish: AA-M10 (Mechanical Finish: as fabricated, unspecified).

C. Class I, Clear Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A41 (Mechanical Finish: nonspecular as fabricated;

Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, clear coating

0.018 mm or thicker) complying with AAMA 611.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Cutting, Fitting, and Placement: Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for installing metal fabrications. Set metal fabrications accurately in location, alignment, and elevation; with edges and surfaces level, plumb, true, and free of rack; and measured from established lines and levels.

B. Fit exposed connections accurately together to form hairline joints. Weld connections that are not to be left as exposed joints but cannot be shop welded because of shipping size limitations.

Do not weld, cut, or abrade surfaces of exterior units that have been hot-dip galvanized after fabrication and are for bolted or screwed field connections.

C. Field Welding: Comply with the following requirements:

1. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion resistance of base metals.

2. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap.

3. Remove welding flux immediately.

4. At exposed connections, finish exposed welds and surfaces smooth and blended so no roughness shows after finishing and contour of welded surface matches that of adjacent surface.

D. Fastening to In-Place Construction: Provide anchorage devices and fasteners where metal fabrications are required to be fastened to in-place construction. Provide threaded fasteners for

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use with concrete and masonry inserts, toggle bolts, through bolts, lag screws, wood screws, and other connectors.

E. Provide temporary bracing or anchors in formwork for items that are to be built into concrete, masonry, or similar construction.

F. Corrosion Protection: Coat concealed surfaces of aluminum that will come into contact with grout, concrete, masonry, wood, or dissimilar metals with the following:

1. Cast Aluminum: Heavy coat of bituminous paint.

2. Extruded Aluminum: Two coats of clear lacquer.

3.2 INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING AND SUPPORTS

A. General: Install framing and supports to comply with requirements of items being supported, including manufacturers' written instructions and requirements indicated on Shop Drawings.

B. Anchor supports for operable partitions securely to and rigidly brace from building structure.

C. Support steel girders on solid grouted masonry, concrete, or steel pipe columns. Secure girders with anchor bolts embedded in grouted masonry or concrete or with bolts through top plates of pipe columns.

1. Where grout space under bearing plates is indicated for girders supported on concrete or masonry, install as specified in "Installing Bearing and Leveling Plates" Article.

D. Install pipe columns on concrete footings with grouted baseplates. Position and grout column baseplates as specified in "Installing Bearing and Leveling Plates" Article.

1. Grout baseplates of columns supporting steel girders after girders are installed and leveled.

3.3 INSTALLING PREFABRICATED BUILDING COLUMNS

A. Install prefabricated building columns to comply with AISC's "Specification for Structural Steel

Buildings" and with requirements applicable to listing and labeling for fire-resistance rating indicated.

3.4 INSTALLING METAL BOLLARDS

A. Fill metal-capped bollards solidly with concrete and allow concrete to cure seven days before installing.

1. Do not fill removable bollards with concrete.

B. Anchor bollards to existing construction with [expansion anchors] [anchor bolts] [through bolts]. Provide four 3/4-inch (19-mm) bolts at each bollard unless otherwise indicated.

1. Embed anchor bolts at least 4 inches (100 mm) in concrete.

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C. Anchor bollards in concrete [with pipe sleeves preset and anchored into concrete] [in formed or core-drilled holes not less than 8 inches (200 mm) deep and 3/4 inch (19 mm) larger than OD of bollard]. Fill annular space around bollard solidly with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout; mixed and placed to comply with grout manufacturer's written instructions.

Slope grout up approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) toward bollard.

D. Anchor bollards in place with concrete footings. Center and align bollards in holes 3 inches (75

mm) above bottom of excavation. Place concrete and vibrate or tamp for consolidation.

Support and brace bollards in position until concrete has cured.

E. Anchor internal sleeves for removable bollards in [concrete by inserting into pipe sleeves preset into concrete] [formed or core-drilled holes not less than 8 inches (200 mm) deep and 3/4 inch (19 mm) larger than OD of sleeve]. Fill annular space around internal sleeves solidly with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout; mixed and placed to comply with grout manufacturer's written instructions. Slope grout up approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) toward internal sleeve.

F. Anchor internal sleeves for removable bollards in place with concrete footings. Center and align sleeves in holes 3 inches (75 mm) above bottom of excavation. Place concrete and vibrate or tamp for consolidation. Support and brace sleeves in position until concrete has cured.

G. Place removable bollards over internal sleeves and secure with 3/4-inch (19-mm) machine bolts and nuts. After tightening nuts, drill holes in bolts for inserting padlocks. Owner will furnish padlocks.

H. Fill bollards solidly with concrete, mounding top surface to shed water.

1. Do not fill removable bollards with concrete.

3.5 INSTALLING PIPE GUARDS

A. Provide pipe guards at exposed vertical pipes in parking garage where not protected by curbs or other barriers. Install by bolting to wall or column with expansion anchors. Provide four 3/4-inch (19-mm) bolts at each pipe guard. Mount pipe guards with top edge 26 inches (660 mm) above driving surface.

3.6 INSTALLING NOSINGS, TREADS, AND THRESHOLDS

A. Center nosings on tread widths unless otherwise indicated.

B. For nosings embedded in concrete steps or curbs, align nosings flush with riser faces and level with tread surfaces.

C. Seal thresholds exposed to exterior with elastomeric sealant complying with Section 079200

"Joint Sealants" to provide a watertight installation.

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3.7…