Attachment 3- Picnic Table Base Characteristics.pdf

This document is a technical specification for picnic table design for the Bitterroot National Forest, detailing precise manufacturing requirements for metal picnic table frames. The specifications mandate two-end frame units that must meet Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines, with a ground snow load capacity of 105.7 lb/ft sq or greater. The frames are to be constructed from rectangular and square steel tubing (1/4" or thicker), powder coated in dark brown, featuring one-piece welded construction, and include pre-drilled 3/8" diameter bolt holes. Importantly, the specification indicates that only metal frames will be supplied, with no planks included, suggesting that wood decking will be procured separately or added by the forest service.

The accompanying technical drawings provide detailed dimensional specifications, showing the table frame's precise measurements and configuration. The top schematic indicates an overall table width of 41 3/4", with table height components ranging from 17 1/2" to 31 16/32" tall. The design appears to prioritize durability and standardization, with multiple views illustrating the frame's structural integrity and potential mounting configurations for outdoor recreational settings.