Specification New Guardrail System_SECTION 05 52 13.pdf

SECTION 05 52 13

BALLASTED ROOF EDGE PROTECTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Permanent roof edge protection.

1. Ballasted guardrails.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

None

1.3 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM A36 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.

2. ASTM A53 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-

Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.

3. ASTM A269 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service.

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

1. 29 CFR 1910.21 - Scope and Definitions

2. 29 CFR 1910.28 - Duty to Have Fall Protection

3. 29 CFR 1910.29 - Walking Working Surfaces

4. 29 CFR-1910.30 - Training Requirements

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 23 – Shop Drawings, Product

Data and Samples..

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets for products and assemblies specified.

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Cleaning methods.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Indicate profiles, sizes, connections, size and type of fasteners, accessories.

2. Show location of rails and guardrails including plans, details of components and anchor details.

3. Field Verified Measurements: Verify dimensions indicated on Drawings.

D. Verification Samples: For each finish specified, two samples representing actual colors specified.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store and handle materials and products in strict compliance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations and industry standards.

B. Store materials in manufacturer's original sealed, labeled packaging until ready for installation and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Protect finishes on rails and uprights from damage.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions, temperature, humidity and ventilation, within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.

B. Field Measurements: Where horizontal rails and uprights are indicated to fit to other construction, check actual dimensions or other construction by accurate field measurements prior to ordering and installation; show recorded measurements on final Shop Drawings.

1.7 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate fabrication and delivery schedule of handrails with construction progress and sequence to avoid delay of railing installation.

1. Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the system fabrication and delivery, obtain guaranteed dimensions in writing by the Contractor and proceed with fabrication of products to not delay fabrication, delivery and installation.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard one year warranty against defects in materials and manufacturing.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 BALLASTED GUARDRAILS

A. Product: Ballasted Guardrail

1. Heavy weighted bases ensure stability and can be configured to meet almost any project condition. Meets and exceeds OSHA

Standard CFR 29 1910.29 for guardrail systems.

B. Components:

1. Uprights: ASTM C1008/1010 steel tube, 1.625 dia x 0.065 inches.

Length: 42 inches.

2. Bases: Class 35 gray iron; galvanized. 23 x 23 inches.

3. Adjustable Horizontal Sliding Rails: ASTM C1008/1010 steel tube,

1.625 inch dia x 0.065 inch wall and 1.375 inch dia x 0.065 inch wall.

a. Spacing: 8 ft on center.

4. Hardware: 3/8-16 thread x 1 inch long zinc plated steel.

5. Toe Boards: None

6. Labels: Applicable safety warnings

7. Uprights:

a. Top Rail: 42 inches.

b. Mid Rail: 21 inches.

8. Finish: Railing and bases shall be powder coated finish, color as specified by the Government

9. Weight:

a. Base: Approximately 99.6 lbs.

b. Post: Approximately 5 lbs.

c. Horizontal Rails: Approximately 1 lbs / lineal foot.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

A. Inspect and prepare roofing system as recommended by the manufacturer for achieving best result for the roof under project conditions. Verify that roofing system components are capable of withstanding loads applied by the guardrail system.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions including the following.

B. Permanent Roof Edge Protection:

1. Set uprights, horizontal rails and corners accurately in location, alignment and elevation, measured from established lines and levels and per installation drawings. Space uprights no more than eight feet on center.

2. Install fasteners as recommended by manufacturer in holes provided on the upright bracket.

3. Inspect final installation and test for capacity in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

C. Ballasted Guardrails: Weighted bases and uprights shall be placed around the perimeter of the roof as indicated at required distances or other areas for fall protection or controlled access.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial

Completion.

END OF SECTION