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WARD 9C RENOVATIONS 100% BID DOCUMENTS

BUFFALO VAMC | BUFFALO, NY 02-25-22

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SECTION 02 83 33.13

LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Removing and disposal of lead-based paint at // interior // and // exterior // locations // indicated in existing conditions report //.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Hazardous Material Abatement: Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS

ABATEMENT.

B. Demolition Disturbing Lead-Based Paint: Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

C. Surface Preparation Disturbing Lead-Based Paint: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Level: Employee exposure, without regard to use of respirator, to lead airborne concentration of 30 micrograms per cubic meter

(0.03 parts per million) of air averaged over 8-hour period. As used in this section, ”30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (0.03 parts per million)" refers to action level.

B. Area Monitoring: Sampling of lead concentrations within lead control area and inside physical boundaries which are representative of airborne lead concentrations which may reach breathing zone of personnel potentially exposed to lead.

C. Breathing Zone: Area within hemisphere, forward of shoulders, with 150 mm to 225 mm (6 to 9 inches) radius and center at nose or mouth of employee.

D. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH): As used in this section, refers to an Industrial Hygienist employed by Contractor.

E. Change Rooms and Shower Facilities: Rooms within designated physical boundary around lead control area equipped with separate storage facilities for clean protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes which prevent cross- contamination.

F. Competent Person: Person capable of identifying lead hazards in work area and authorized by contractor to take corrective action.

G. Decontamination Room: Room for removal of contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE).

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H. Eight-Hour Time Weighted Average (TWA): Airborne concentration of lead averaged over 8-hour workday to which an employee is exposed.

I. High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter Equipment:

HEPA filtered vacuuming equipment with UL 586 filter system capable of collecting and retaining lead-contaminated paint dust. HEPA filter means 99.97 percent efficient against 0.3 micron (0.012 mil) size particles.

J. Lead: Metallic lead, inorganic lead compounds, and organic lead soaps.

Excluded from this definition are other organic lead compounds.

K. Lead Control Area: Enclosed area or structure with full containment to prevent spreading lead dust, paint chips, and debris from lead-based paint removal operations. Lead control area is isolated by physical boundaries to prevent unauthorized entry of personnel.

L. Lead Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): Fifty micrograms per cubic meter

(0.05 parts per million) of air as 8-hour time weighted average as determined by 29 CFR Part 1910.1025. When employee is exposed for more than 8 hours per work day, determine PEL by following formula. PEL micrograms/cubic meter (parts per million) of air = 400/No. of hrs.

worked per day.

M. Personnel Monitoring: Sampling of lead concentrations within employee breathing zone to determine 8-hour time weighted average concentration according to 29 CFR Part 1910.1025. Take samples representative of employee's work tasks.

N. Physical Boundary: Area physically roped or partitioned off around enclosed lead control area to limit unauthorized entry of personnel. As used in this section, "inside boundary" shall mean same as "outside lead control area."

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. Z9.2-12 - Fundamentals Governing the Design & Operation of Local

Exhaust Ventilation Systems.

C. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

3. 40 CFR Part 260 - Hazardous Waste Management System: General.

4. 40 CFR Part 261 - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.

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5. 40 CFR Part 262 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste.

6. 40 CFR Part 263 - Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous

Waste.

7. 40 CFR Part 264 - Standards for Owners and Operations of Hazardous

Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.

8. 40 CFR Part 265 - Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.

9. 40 CFR Part 268 - Land Disposal Restrictions.

10. 49 CFR Part 172 - Hazardous Material Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Material Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements, and Security Plans.

11. 49 CFR Part 178 - Specifications for Packagings.

D. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):

1. 586-09 - High-Efficiency, Particulate, Air Filter Units.

1.5 PRE-REMOVAL MEETINGS

A. Conduct pre-removal meeting // at project site // minimum 30 days before beginning Work of this section.

1. Required Participants:

a. Contracting Officer's Representative.

b. Certified Industrial Hygienist.

c. // Architect/Engineer. //

d. // Inspection and Testing Agency. //

e. Contractor.

f. Paint removal contractor.

g. Other installers responsible for finishing resulting surfaces.

2. Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days before meeting.

a. Respiratory protection program.

b. Hazard communication program.

c. Hazardous waste management plan.

d. Safety and health regulation compliance.

e. Employee training.

f. Removal schedule.

g. Removal sequence.

h. Preparatory work.

i. Protection before, during, and after removal.

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j. Removal.

k. Inspecting and testing.

l. Other items affecting successful completion.

3. Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record decisions affecting installation.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

a. Paint removal products.

b. Vacuum filters.

c. Respirators.

2. Safety data sheet for each paint removal product.

3. Installation instructions.

a. Paint removal products.

C. Test Reports: Submit testing laboratory reports.

1. Submit air monitoring results within three working days, signed by testing laboratory employee performing air monitoring, employee analyzing sample, and CIH.

D. Certificates: Certify completed training.

1. Submit certificate for each employee signed and dated by CIH and employee stating employee was trained.

E. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Paint removal contractor.

2. Testing laboratory.

a. Name, address, and telephone number.

b. Current evidence of participation in NIOSH PAT Program.

c. Copy of current AIHA accreditation certificate.

3. Industrial hygienist.

a. Name, address, and telephone number.

b. Resume showing previous experience.

c. Copy of current ABIH CIH certification.

4. Paint disposal facility.

a. Name, address, and telephone number.

b. Current license or authorization to receive and dispose lead contaminated waste.

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F. Record Documents:

1. Completed and signed hazardous waste manifest from waste transporter.

2. Paint disposal facility receipts and disposition reports.

3. Certification of medical examinations.

4. Employee training certification.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Safety and Health Regulation Compliance:

1. Comply with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of federal, state, and local authorities having jurisdiction regarding removing, handling, storing, transporting, and disposing lead waste materials.

a. Comply with applicable requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.1025.

b. Notify Contracting Officer's Representative and request resolution of conflicts between regulations and specified requirements before starting work.

2. Comply with the following local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations regarding removing, handling, storing, transporting, and disposing lead-contaminated materials:

a. // ______. //

b. // ______. //

c. // ______. //

B. Paint Removal Contractor: Experienced contractor, registered or licensed by applicable state agency regulating lead-based paint removal.

C. Testing Laboratory: State certified independent testing laboratory experienced in airborne lead monitoring, testing, and reporting.

1. Successful participant in NIOSH Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT)

Program within prior 12 months.

2. Accredited by American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

D. Certified Industrial Hygienist: Certified as CIH by American Board of

Industrial Hygiene in comprehensive practice and responsible for:

1. Certify Training.

2. Review and approve lead-based paint removal plan for conformance to applicable referenced standards.

3. Inspect lead-based paint removal work for conformance with approved plan.

4. Direct monitoring.

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5. Ensure work is performed according to specifications.

6. Ensure personnel and environment hazardous exposures are adequately controlled.

E. Paint Disposal Facility: State certified disposal facility qualified to receive and dispose lead-based paint.

F. Lead-based Paint Removal Plan:

1. Submit detailed, site-specific plan describing lead-based paint removal procedures.

2. Include sketch showing location, size, and details of lead control areas, decontamination rooms, change rooms, shower facilities, and mechanical ventilation system.

3. Include eating, drinking, and restroom procedures, interface of trades, work sequencing, collected wastewater and paint debris disposal plan, air sampling plan, respirators, protective equipment, and detailed description of containment methods ensuring airborne lead concentrations do not exceed action level outside lead control area.

a. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not acceptable within lead control area.

4. Include air sampling, training and strategy, sampling methodology, frequency, duration, and qualifications of air monitoring personnel.

G. Respiratory Protection Program: Establish and implement program required by 29 CFR Part 1910.134, 29 CFR Part 1910.1025, and

29 CFR Part 1926.62.

1. Provide each employee negative pressure or other appropriate respirator.

a. Test fit each employee's respirator at initial fitting and maximum 6 month intervals, as required by 29 CFR Part 1926.62.

H. Hazard Communication Program: Establish and implement program required by 29 CFR Part 1910.1200.

I. Hazardous Waste Management Plan: Establish and implement plan according to applicable requirements of Federal, State, and local hazardous waste regulations including the following:

1. Identification of hazardous wastes associated with work.

2. Estimated quantities of generated and disposed waste.

3. Names and qualifications of each contractor transporting, storing, treating, and disposing wastes. Include facility location and

24-hour point of contact. Provide two copies of // EPA // state //

02 83 33.13 - 7 and // local // hazardous waste // permit applications // permits // and // EPA Identification numbers //.

4. Names and qualifications (experience and training) of personnel working on-site with hazardous wastes.

5. List of required waste handling equipment including cleaning, volume reduction, and transport equipment.

6. Spill prevention, containment, and cleanup contingency implementation measures.

7. Work plan and schedule for waste containment, removal, and disposal with daily waste cleaned up and containerization.

8. Hazardous waste disposal cost.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PAINT REMOVAL PRODUCTS

A. Chemical Stripper: Biodegradable, non-toxic, capable of removing existing paint layers in one application, and acceptable to CIH.

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Waste Collection Drums: 49 CFR Part 178; Type 1A2, steel, removable head, 200 L (55 gal.) capacity, capable of containing waste without loss.

B. Vacuum Cleaner: HEPA filtered type.

C. Scrapers:

1. Metal type for use on metal, concrete, and masonry surfaces.

2. Plastic type for use on wood, plaster, gypsum board, and other surfaces.

D. Rinse Water: Potable.

E. Cleaning Cloths: Cotton.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before exposure to lead-contaminated dust, provide workers with comprehensive medical examination required by 29 CFR Part 1926.62 (I)

(1) (i) and (ii).

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1. Exemption: Examination is not required when employee medical records show last examination required by 29 CFR Part 1926.62(I) was completed within previous 12 months.

B. Maintain complete and accurate employee medical records according to

29 CFR Part 1910.20.

C. Train each employee performing paint removal, disposal, and air sampling operations according to 29 CFR Part 1926.62.

1. Certify training is completed before employee is permitted to work on project and enter lead control area.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Protect existing work indicated to remain.

1. Perform paint removal work without damaging and contaminating adjacent work.

2. Restore damage and contamination to original condition.

B. Notify Contracting Officer // 20 // ______ // days before starting paint removal work.

C. Lead Control Area Requirements:

1. Establish lead control area by completely enclosing lead-based paint removal work area with // containment screens // ______ //.

2. Contain removal operations using negative pressure full containment system with minimum one change room and HEPA filtered exhaust.

D. Boundary Requirements: Provide physical boundaries around lead control area by roping off area // designated on drawings // or providing curtains, portable partitions or other enclosures to ensure that airborne lead concentrations do not meet or exceed action level outside of lead control area.

E. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems: Shut down, lock out, and isolate HVAC systems supplying exhausting, and passing through lead control areas. Seal HVAC inlets and outlet within lead control area with 6-mil plastic sheet and tape. Tape seal seams in HVAC components passing through lead control area.

F. Change Room and Shower Facilities: Provide clean change rooms and shower facilities within physical boundary around lead control area according to 29 CFR Part 1926.62.

G. Mechanical Ventilation System:

1. Provide ventilation system to control personnel exposure to lead according to 29 CFR Part 1926.57.

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2. Design, construct, install, and maintain HEPA filtered fixed local exhaust ventilation system according to ANSI Z9.2 and approved by

CIH.

3. Exhaust ventilation air to exterior wherever possible.

4. When exhaust ventilation air must be recirculated into work area, provide HEPA filter with reliable back-up filter and controls to monitor lead concentration in return air and to bypass recirculation system automatically when system fails.

H. Personnel Protection: Provide and use required protective clothing and equipment within lead control area.

I. Warning Signs: Provide warning signs complying with 29 CFR Part 1926.62 at lead control area approaches. Locate signs so personnel read signs and take necessary precautions before entering lead control area.

3.3 WORK PROCEDURES

A. Remove lead-based paint according to approved lead-based paint removal plan.

1. Perform work only in presence of CIH or Industrial Hygienist (IH)

Technician under direction of CIH ensuring continuous inspection of work in progress and direction of air monitoring activities.

2. Handle, store, transport, and dispose lead or and lead contaminated waste according to 40 CFR Part 260, 40 CFR Part 261, 40 CFR Part 262, 40 CFR Part 263, 40 CFR Part 264, and

40 CFR Part 265. Comply with land disposal restriction notification requirements as required by 40 CFR Part 268.

B. Use procedures and equipment required to limit occupational and environmental lead exposure when lead-based paint is removed according to 29 CFR Part 1926.62.

C. Dispose removed paint and waste according to Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), federal, state, and local requirements.

D. Personnel Exiting Procedures:

1. When personnel exit lead control area, comply with the following procedures:

a. Vacuum exposed clothing surfaces.

b. Remove protective clothing and equipment in decontamination room. Place clothing in approved impermeable disposal bag.

c. Shower.

d. Dress in clean clothes before leaving lead control area.

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E. Monitoring - General:

1. Monitor airborne lead concentrations according to

29 CFR Part 1910.1025by testing laboratory as directed by CIH.

2. Take personal air monitoring samples on employees anticipated to have greatest exposure risk as determined by CIH. Additionally, take air monitoring samples on minimum 25 percent of work crew or minimum of two employees, whichever is greater, during each work shift.

3. Submit results of air monitoring samples, signed by CIH, within

// 16 // 24 // ______ // hours after taking air samples. Notify

Contracting Officer's Representative immediately of lead exposure at or exceeding action level outside of lead control area.

F. Monitoring During Paint Removal:

1. Perform personal and area monitoring during entire paint removal operation.

2. Conduct area monitoring at physical boundary daily for each work shift to ensure unprotected personnel are not exposed above action level anytime.

3. For outdoor operations, take at least one sample on each shift leeward of lead control area. When adjacent areas are contaminated, clean area of contamination and have CIH visually inspect and certify lead contamination is cleaned.

4. Stop work when outside boundary lead levels meet or exceed action level. Notify Contracting Officer's Representative, immediately.

5. Correct conditions causing increased lead concentration as directed by CIH.

6. Review sampling data collected during work stoppage to determine if conditions require additional work method modifications as determined by CIH.

7. Resume paint removal when approved by CIH.

3.4 LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL

A. Remove paint within areas indicated on drawings completely exposing substrate. Minimize damage to substrate.

B. Comply with paint removal processes described lead paint removal plan.

C. Lead-Based Paint Removal: Select processes for each application to minimize work area lead contamination and waste.

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3.5 SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Protect substrates from deterioration and contamination until refinished.

1. Protect metal substrates from flash rusting.

B. Prepare and paint substrates according to Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field Tests: Performed by testing laboratory specified in Section

01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.

B. Perform sampling and testing for:

1. Air monitoring.

2. Lead based paint.

3.7 CLEANING AND DISPOSAL

A. Cleaning:

1. Maintain lead control area surfaces free of accumulating paint chips and dust. Confine dust, debris, and waste to work area.

2. Vacuum clean work area daily, at end of each shift, and when paint removal operation is complete.

B. CIH Certification: Certify in writing that inside and outside lead control area air monitoring samples are less than action level, employee respiratory protection was adequate, the work was performed according to 29 CFR Part 1926.62, and no visible accumulations of lead-based paint and dust remain on worksite.

1. Do not remove lead control area or roped-off boundary and warning signs before Contracting Officer's Representative's receipt of CIH's certification.

2. Reclean areas showing dust or residual paint chips.

C. Testing: Where indicated and when directed by Contracting Officer's

Representative, test lead-based paint residue and used abrasive according to 40 CFR Part 261 for hazardous waste.

D. Waste Collection:

1. Collect lead-contaminated materials including waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and clothing, which may produce airborne lead contamination.

2. Place lead contaminated materials in waste disposal drums. Label each drum identifying waste type according to 49 CFR Part 172 and date waste materials were first put into drum. Obtain and complete the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest forms. Comply with land

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40 CFR Part 268:

3. Coordinate temporary storage location on project site with

Contracting Officer's Representative.

E. Waste Disposal:

1. Minimum 14 days before delivery, notify Contracting Officer's

Representative who will arrange for job site inspection of drums and manifests by // paint disposal facility personnel // ______ //.

2. Contracting Officer's Representative will arrange hazardous wastes removal, transport and delivery to // paint disposal facility //

______ // to ensure drums do not remain on project site longer than

90 calendar days from drum label date.

F. Waste Disposal:

1. Do not store hazardous waste drums in temporary storage location longer than 90 calendar days from drum label date.

2. Remove, transport, and deliver drums to paint disposal facility.

a. Obtain signed receipt including date, time, quantity, and description of materials received according to 40 CFR Part 262.

b. Obtain final report of materials disposition after disposal completion.

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SECTION 03 30 53

(SHORT FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Equipment pads.

2. Preparation of existing surfaces to receive concrete.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES: Materials Testing and

Inspection During Construction.

B. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this Section.

B. American Concrete Institute (ACI):

117-10(R2015) ..........Specification for Tolerances for Concrete

Construction and Materials and Commentary

211.1-91(R2009) ........Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for

Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete.

301/301M-16 ............Specifications for Structural Concrete.

305.1-14 - ............Hot Weather Concreting.

306.1-90(R2002) ........Cold Weather Concreting.

318/318M-19 ............Building Code Requirements for Structural

Concrete and Commentary

347R-14 - .............Guide to Formwork for Concrete.

SP-66-04- ..............ACI Detailing Manual.

C. ASTM International(ASTM):

A615/A615M-20 ..........Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain

Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

A1064/A1064M-18a .......Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and

Deformed, for Concrete

C33/C33M-18 ............Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.

C39/C39M-20 ............Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.

C94/C94M-20 ............Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed

Concrete.

C150/C150M-20 ..........Standard Specification for Portland Cement.

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C171-16 ................Standard Specification for Sheet Materials for

Curing Concrete.

C192/C192M-19 ..........Standard practice for Making and Curing

Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory.

C260/C260M-10a(2016) ...Standard Specification for Air-Entraining

Admixtures for Concrete.

C494/C494M-19 ..........Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.

C618-19 ...............Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in

Concrete.

C881/C881M-20 .........Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base

Bonding Systems for Concrete.

C989/C989M-18a ........Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars.

D. International Concrete Repair Institute:

310.2R-2013 - ..........Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface

Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, Polymer

Overlays, and Concrete Repair.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Refer to Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES. All items indicated below are required submittals requiring Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) review and approval.

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Submit large scale drawings of reinforcing steel, including all reinforcing bend diagrams and reinforcing details, to the COR for review and approval.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Concrete Mix Design.

2. Air-entraining admixture, chemical admixtures, and curing compounds.

3. Indicate manufacturer's recommendation for each application.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentage by weight.

E. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

1. Each ready mix concrete batch delivered to site.

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1.5 DELIVERY

A. Deliver each ready-mixed concrete batch with mix certification in duplicate according to ASTM International(ASTM) C94/C94M.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type I or II.

B. Pozzolans:

1. Fly Ash: ASTM International(ASTM) C618, Class C or F including supplementary optional physical requirements. Pozzolans shall not exceed 25 percent of total cementitious materials by weight.

2. Slag: ASTM International(ASTM) C989/C989M; Grade 100 or Grade 120.

C. Coarse Aggregate: ASTM International(ASTM) C33/C33M.

1. Size 7 for coarse aggregate for applied topping and metal pan stair fill.

2. Size 67 for other applications.

D. Fine Aggregate: ASTM International(ASTM) C33/C33M.

E. Mixing Water: Fresh, clean, and potable.

F. Chemical Admixtures: ASTM International(ASTM) C494/C494M.

G. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM International(ASTM) A615/A615M, Grade 60.

H. Forms: Wood, plywood, metal, or other materials, approved by

Contracting Officer, of grade or type suitable to obtain type of finish specified.

1. Plywood: Exterior grade, free of defects and patches on contact surface.

2. Lumber: Sound, grade-marked, S4S stress graded softwood.

3. Island Forms: Permanent pre-formed hot dip galvanized or stainless steel sheet, min. 18 gauge, with pre-fabricated corners and concealed fasteners. Match existing profile of existing facility curbs.

4. Form coating: As recommended by Contractor.

I. Welded Wire Fabric: ASTM International(ASTM) A1064/A1064M, plain; Grade

65, minimum; sized as indicated.

J. Expansion Joint Filler: ASTM International(ASTM) D1751.

K. Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete: ASTM International(ASTM) C171.

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L. Grout, Non-Shrinking: Premixed ferrous or non-ferrous. Grout to show no settlement or vertical drying shrinkage at 3 days. Compressive strength for grout, at least 18 MPa (2500 psi) at 3 days and 35 MPa (5000 psi) at 28 days.

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Bonding Agent: ASTM International (ASTM) C 1059/C 1059M, Type II.

B. Structural Adhesive: ASTM International (ASTM) C881, 2-component material suitable for use on dry or damp surfaces. Provide material

Type, Grade, and Class to suit Project requirements.

2.3 CONCRETE MIXES

A. Design concrete mixes according to ASTM International (ASTM) C94/C94M, Option C.

B. Compressive strength at 28 days: minimum 30 MPa (4,000 psi).

C. Submit mix design and results of compression tests to the Contracting

Officer for his evaluation. Identify all materials, including admixtures, making-up the concrete.

D. Maximum Slump for Vibrated Concrete: 100 mm (4 inches) tested according to ASTM International (ASTM) C143.

E. Cement and Water Factor (See Table I):

TABLE I - CEMENT AND WATER FACTORS FOR CONCRETE

Concrete: Strength Non-Air-Entrained Air-Entrained

Min. 28 Day Comp.

Str.

MPa (psi)

Min. Cement kg/cu. m

(lbs./cu.

yd.)

Max. Water

Cement Ratio

Min. Cement kg/cu. m

(lbs./cu.

yd.)

Max. Water

Cement Ratio

35 (5000)1,3 375 (630) 0.45 385 (650) 0.40

30 (4000)1,3 325 (550) 0.45 340 (570) 0.45

25 (3000)1,3 280 (470) 0.55 290 (490) 0.55

25 (3000)1,2 300 (500) See 4 Below 310 (520) See 4 Below

Notes:

1. If trial mixes are used, achieve a compressive strength 8.3 MPa (1 200 psi) in excess of f'c. For concrete strengths greater than 35 MPa (5,000 psi), achieve a compressive strength 9.7 MPa (1,400 psi) in excess of f’c.

2. Lightweight Structural Concrete: Pump mixes may require higher cement values as specified in ACI 318/318M.

3. For Concrete Exposed to High Sulfate Content Soils: Maximum water cement ratio is 0.44.

4. Laboratory Determined according to ACI 211.1 for normal weight concrete or ACI 211.2 for lightweight structural concrete.

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F. Air-entrainment 3% maximum for interior concrete

2.4 BATCHING AND MIXING

A. Store, batch, and mix materials according to ASTM C94/C94M.

1. Job-Mixed: Batch mix concrete in stationary mixers as specified in

ASTM International(ASTM) C94/C94M.

2. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Comply with

ASTM International(ASTM) C94/C94M, except use of non-agitating equipment for transporting concrete to Site is not acceptable.

3. When aggregate producer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FORMWORK

A. Installation: Conform to ACI 347. Construct forms to obtain concrete of the shapes, dimensions and profiles indicated, with tight joints.

B. Design and construct forms to prevent bowing-out of forms between supports and to be removable without prying against or otherwise damaging fresh concrete.

C. When patching formed concrete, seal form edges against existing surface to prevent leakage; set forms so that patch is flush with adjacent surfaces.

D. Treating and Wetting: Treat or wet concrete contact surfaces:

1. Coat plywood and lumber forms with non-staining form sealer.

2. Clean and coat removable metal forms with light form oil before reinforcement is placed.

3. In hot weather, cool metal forms by thoroughly wetting with water just before placing concrete.

4. Prevent water from accumulating and remaining within forms.

E. Inserts, Sleeves, and Similar Items: Install flashing reglets, masonry ties, anchors, inserts, wires, hangers, sleeves, boxes for floor hinges, and other cast-in items specified in other Sections. Place where indicated, square, flush and secured to formwork.

F. Construction Tolerances - General: Install and maintain concrete formwork to assure completion of work within specified tolerances.

G. Adjust or replace completed work exceeding specified tolerances before placing concrete.

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3.2 REINFORCEMENT

A. Install concrete reinforcement according to ACI 318 and ACI SP-66.

B. Support and securely tie reinforcing steel to prevent displacement during placing of concrete.

C. Drilling for Dowels in Existing Concrete: Use sharp bits, drill hole slightly oversize, fill with epoxy grout, inset the dowel, and remove excess epoxy.

3.3 PLACING CONCRETE

A. Remove hardened concrete, debris and other foreign materials from interior of forms, and from inside of mixing and conveying equipment.

Obtain approval from Contracting Officer's Representative before placing concrete.

B. Install screeds at required elevations for concrete slabs.

C. Roughen and clean free from laitance, foreign matter, and loose particles before placing new concrete on existing concrete.

1. Blow-out areas with compressed air and immediately coat contact areas with adhesive in compliance with manufacturer's instructions.

D. Place concrete according to ACI 301 and ACI 318.

E. Convey concrete from mixer to final place of deposit by method that will prevent segregation or loss of ingredients. Do not deposit, in

Work, concrete that has attained its initial set or has contained its water or cement more than 1 1/2 hours. Do not allow concrete to drop freely more than 1500 mm (5 feet) in unexposed work nor more than

900 mm (3 feet) in exposed work.

F. Place and consolidate concrete in horizontal layers not exceeding

300 mm (12 inches) in thickness. Consolidate concrete by spading, rodding, and mechanical vibrator. Do not secure vibrator to forms or reinforcement. Continuously vibrate during placement of concrete.

G. Hot Weather Concrete Placement: As recommended by ACI 305.1 to prevent adversely affecting properties and serviceability of hardened concrete.

H. Cold Weather Concrete Placement: As recommended by ACI 306.1, to prevent freezing of thin sections less than 300 mm (12 inches) and to permit concrete to gain strength properly.

1. Do not use calcium chloride.

3.4 TOLERANCES

A. Formed surfaces to comply with ACI 117, Class A

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3.5 PROTECTION AND CURING

A. Protect exposed surfaces of concrete from premature drying, wash by rain or running water, wind, mechanical damage, and excessive hot or cold temperatures.

B. Curing Methods: Cure concrete with curing compound using wet method with sheets.

C. Formed Concrete Curing: Wet the tops and exposed portions of formed concrete and keep moist until forms are removed.

1. If forms are removed before 14 days after concrete is cast, install sheet curing materials as specified above.

D. Concrete Flatwork Curing, including equipment pads:

1. Install sheet materials according to the manufacturer's instructions.

a. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's

Representative consideration.

3.6 FORM REMOVAL

A. Maintain forms in place until concrete is self-supporting, with construction operation loads.

B. Remove fins, laitance and loose material from concrete surfaces when forms are removed. Repair honeycombs, rock pockets, sand runs, spalls, or otherwise damaged surfaces by patching with the same mix as concrete minus the coarse aggregates.

C. Finish to match adjacent surfaces.

3.7 FINISHES

A. Vertical and Overhead Surface Finishes:

1. Surfaces Concealed in Completed Construction: As-cast; no additional finishing required.

2. Surfaces Exposed in Unfinished Areas: As-cast; remove fins, surface irregularities and fill holes to comply with specified tolerances;

no additional finishing required.

a. Mechanical rooms.

b. Electrical rooms.

B. Slab Finishes:

1. Steel Trowel Finish: Applied toppings, concrete surfaces to receive resilient floor covering or carpet, future floor roof and other monolithic concrete floor slabs exposed to view without other finish indicated or specified.

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a. Delay final steel troweling to secure smooth, dense surface, usually when surface can no longer be dented by fingers. During final troweling, tilt steel trowel at slight angle and exert heavy pressure on trowel to compact cement paste and form dense, smooth surface.

b. Finished surface: Free from trowel marks. Uniform in texture and appearance.

2. Finished Slab and Unformed Surface Tolerance:

a. Equipment Pads: 3/16” in 10 feet, measured in any direction.

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SECTION 05 12 00

STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Structural steel shapes, plates, and bars.

2. Structural pipe.

3. Bolts, nuts, and washers.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Materials Testing And Inspection During Construction: Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.

B. Steel Decking: Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING.

C. Fireproofing: Section 07 81 00, APPLIED FIREPROOFING.

D. Steel Finishes: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC):

1. AISC Manual - Steel Construction Manual, 15th Ed.

2. 303-16 - Code of Structural Steel Buildings and Bridges.

3. 360-16: Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

C. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B18.22.1-09 - Washers: Helical Spring-Lock, Tooth Lock, and Plain

Washers.

D. American Welding Society (AWS):

1. D1.1/D1.1M-15 - Structural Welding Code - Steel.

E. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A6/A6M-19 - General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling.

2. A36/A36M-14 - Carbon Structural Steel.

3. A53/A53M-20 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dip, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.

4. A123/A123M-15 - Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel

Products.

5. A242/A242M-13 - High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel.

6. A283/A283M-18 - Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel

Plates.

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7. A307-14 - Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60,000 PSI

Tensile Strength.

8. A500/A500M-18 - Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel

Structural Tubing and Rounds and Shapes.

9. A572/A572M-18 - High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium

Structural Steel.

10. A992/A992M-15 - Structural Shapes.

11. F2329/F2329M-15 - Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Requirements for

Application to Carbon and Alloy steel Bolts, Screws, washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners.

12. F3125/F3125M-15 - Standard Specification for High Strength

Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 ksi (830

MPa) and 150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum Tensile Strength, Inch and

Metric Dimensions

F. Master Painters Institute (MPI):

1. No. 18 - Primer, Zinc Rich, Organic.

G. Military Specifications (Mil. Spec.):

1. MIL-P-21035 - Paint, High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing, Repair.

H. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

1. 29 CFR 1926.752(e) - Guidelines For Establishing The Components Of A

Site-Specific Erection Plan.

2. 29 CFR 1926-2001 - Safety Standards for Steel Erection.

I. Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) of The Engineering

Foundation:

1. Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM F3125 Bolts.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

C. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentage by weight.

D. Test Reports: Certify products comply with specifications.

1. Welders' qualifying tests.

E. Certificates: Certify each product complies with specifications.

1. Structural steel.

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2. Steel connections.

3. Welding materials.

4. Shop coat primer paint.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Fabricator

2. Installer

3. Welders and welding procedures.

G. Delegated Design Drawings and Calculations: Where indicated on the drawings and where submitted connections deviate from the connection details shown, provide structural steel connections and calculations signed and sealed by responsible Professional Engineer licensed in New

York State.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications:

1. Regularly fabricates specified products.

2. Fabricated specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Regularly installs specified products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

C. Before commencement of Work, ensure steel erector provides written notification required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.752(e). Submit a copy of the notification to Contracting Officer's Representative.

D. Welders and Welding Procedures Qualifications: AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

1.6 WARRANTY

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Always retain construction warranty. FAR includes Contractor's one year labor and material warranty.

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Where Design structural steel framing connections complying with specified performance:

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1. Load Capacity: Resist full capacity of supported framing member.

Account for connection and member loads and eccentricities.

a. Request additional design criteria when necessary to complete connection design.

2. Configuration: Design and detail all connections for each member size, steel grade and connection type to resist the loads and reactions indicated on the drawings or specified herein. Use details consistent with details shown on drawings, supplementing where necessary. The details shown on drawings are conceptual and do not indicate all required weld sizes or number of bolts unless specifically noted. Use rational engineering design and standard practice in detailing, accounting for all loads and eccentricities in both the connection and the members. Promptly notify the

Contracting Officer Representative of any location where the connection design criteria is not clearly indicated. The design of all connections is subject to the review and acceptance of the

Contracting Officer's Representative. Where indicated on the

Drawings or where submitted connections deviate from the connections shown, submit structural calculations prepared and sealed by a qualified engineer registered in New York State. Submit calculations for review before preparation of detail drawings.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. W-Shapes:

1. ASTM A992/A992M.

B. Channel and Angles:

1. ASTM A36/A36M.

C. Plates and Bars:

1. ASTM A36/A36M.

D. Hollow Structural Sections:

1. ASTM A500/A500M.

E. Structural Pipe: ASTM A53/A53M, Grade B.

F. Bolts, Nuts and Washers: Galvanized for galvanized framing and plain finish for other framing.

1. High-strength bolts: ASTM F3125, Grade A325.

2. Nuts for high-strength bolts: ASTM A563, Grade DH

3. Hardened washers for high-strength bolts: ASTM F436

4. Bolts and nuts, other than high-strength: ASTM A307, Grade A.

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5. Plain washers, other than those in contact with high-strength bolt heads and nuts: ASME B18.22.1.

G. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1, 70ksi; type to suit application.

2.3 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

1. Steel Recycled Content: 30 percent total recycled content, minimum.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:

a. Paints and coatings.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate structural steel according to Chapter M, AISC 360.

B. Shop and Field Connections:

1. Weld connections according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M. Welds shall be made only by welders and welding operators who have been previously qualified by tests as prescribed in AWS D1.1 to perform type of work required.

2. High-Strength Bolts: High-strength bolts tightened to a bolt tension minimum 70 percent of their minimum tensile strength. Tightening done with properly calibrated wrenches, by turn-of-nut method or by use of direct tension indicators (bolts or washers). Tighten bolts in connections identified as slip-critical using Direct Tension

Indicators. Twist-off torque bolts are not an acceptable alternate fastener for slip critical connections.

2.5 FINISHES

A. Shop Priming:

1. Prime paint structural steel according to AISC 303, Section 6.

a. Interstitial Space Structural Steel: Prime paint, unless indicated to receive sprayed on fireproofing.

B. Do not paint:

1. Surfaces within 50 mm (2 inches) of field welded joints.

2. Surfaces indicated to be encased in concrete.

3. Surfaces receiving sprayed on fireproofing.

C. Structural Steel Galvanizing: ASTM A123/A123M, hot dipped, after fabrication. Touch-up after erection: Clean and wire brush any abraded

05 12 00 - 6 and other spots worn through zinc coating, including threaded portions of bolts and welds and touch-up with galvanizing repair paint.

1. Galvanize structural steel framing installed at exterior locations.

D. Bolts, Nuts, and Washers Galvanizing: ASTM F2329, hot-dipped.

2.6 ACCESSORIES

A. General: Shop paint steel according to AISC 303, Section 6.

B. Finish Paint System: Primer and finish as specified in Section

09 91 00, PAINTING.

C. Galvanizing Repair Paint: MPI No. 18.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ERECTION

A. Erect structural steel according to AISC 303 and AISC 360.

B. Set structural steel accurately at locations and elevations indicated on drawings.

C. Maintain erection tolerances of structural steel within AISC 303 requirements.

D. Weld and bolt connections as specified for shop connections.

3.2 FIELD PAINTING

A. After welding, clean and prime weld areas to match adjacent finish.

B. Touch-up primer damaged by construction operations.

C. Apply galvanizing repair paint to galvanized coatings damaged by construction operations.

D. Finish Painting: As specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Special Inspections: Owner will engage a special inspector to perform the following special inspections:

1. Verify structural-steel materials and inspect steel frame joint details.

2. Verify weld materials and inspect welds.

3. Verify connection materials and inspect high-strength bolted connections.

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SECTION 05 50 00

METAL FABRICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies items and assemblies fabricated from structural steel shapes and other materials as shown and specified.

B. Items specified.

1. Support for Wall and Ceiling Mounted Items

2. Frames for support of mechanical equipment

3. Loose Lintels

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Colors, finishes, and textures: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR

FINISHES.

C. Prime and finish painting: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

D. Stainless steel corner guards: Section 10 26 00, WALL AND DOOR

PROTECTION.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

Modular channel units, all member types and connectors

Ceiling hatch

Post-installed anchors

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Each item specified, showing complete detail, location in the project, material and size of components, method of joining various components and assemblies, finish, and location, size and type of anchors.

2. Mark items requiring field assembly for erection identification and furnish erection drawings and instructions.

3. Provide templates and rough-in measurements as required.

D. Manufacturer's Certificates:

1. Anodized finish as specified.

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2. Live load designs as specified.

E. Design Calculations for specified live loads including dead loads.

F. Furnish setting drawings and instructions for installation of anchors to be preset into concrete and masonry work, and for the positioning of items having anchors to be built into concrete or masonry construction.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Each manufactured product shall meet, as a minimum, the requirements specified, and shall be a standard commercial product of a manufacturer regularly presently manufacturing items of type specified.

B. Each product type shall be the same and be made by the same manufacturer.

C. Assembled product to the greatest extent possible before delivery to the site.

D. Include additional features, which are not specifically prohibited by this specification, but which are a part of the manufacturer's standard commercial product.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B18.6.1-97 .............Wood Screws

B18.2.2-87(R2010) ......Square and Hex Nuts

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A36/A36M-14 ............Structural Steel

A47-99(R2014) ..........Malleable Iron Castings

A48-03(R2012) ..........Gray Iron Castings

A53-12 .................Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated

Welded and Seamless

A123-15 ................Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products

A240/A240M-15 ..........Standard Specification for Chromium and

Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General

Applications.

A269-15 ................Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel

Tubing for General Service

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A307-14 ................Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI

Tensile Strength

A391/A391M-07(R2015) ...Grade 80 Alloy Steel Chain

A786/A786M-15 ..........Rolled Steel Floor Plate

B221-14 ................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B456-11 ................Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel

Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium

B632-08 ................Aluminum-Alloy Rolled Tread Plate

C1107-13 ...............Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout

(Nonshrink)

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

Vinyl-Coated Glass Yarns

F436-16 ................Hardened Steel Washers

F468-06(R2015) .........Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, Socket Head

Cap Screws and Studs for General Use

F593-13 ................Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and

Studs

F1667-15 ...............Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes and Staples

D. American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.1-15 ................Structural Welding Code Steel

D1.2-14 ................Structural Welding Code Aluminum

D1.3-18 ................Structural Welding Code Sheet Steel

E. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM)

AMP 521-01(R2012) ......Pipe Railing Manual

AMP 500-06 .............Metal Finishes Manual

MBG 531-09(R2017) ......Metal Bar Grating Manual

MBG 532-09 .............Heavy Duty Metal Bar Grating Manual

F. Structural Steel Painting Council (SSPC)/Society of Protective

Coatings:

SP 1-15 ................No. 1, Solvent Cleaning

SP 2-04 ................No. 2, Hand Tool Cleaning

SP 3-04 ................No. 3, Power Tool Cleaning

G. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec):

RR-T-650E ..............Treads, Metallic and Nonmetallic, Nonskid

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. In addition to the dead loads, design fabrications to support the live loads where indicated on the Drawings unless otherwise specified.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Structural Steel: ASTM A36.

B. Stainless Steel: ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304.

C. Aluminum, Extruded: ASTM B221, Alloy 6063-T5 unless otherwise specified. For structural shapes use alloy 6061-T6 and alloy 6061-

T4511.

D. Primer Paint: As specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Modular Channel Units:

1. Factory fabricated, channel shaped, cold formed sheet steel shapes, complete with fittings bolts and nuts required for assembly.

2. Form channel within turned pyramid shaped clamping ridges on each side.

3. Provide case hardened steel nuts with serrated grooves in the top edges designed to be inserted in the channel at any point and be given a quarter turn so as to engage the channel clamping ridges.

Provide each nut with a spring designed to hold the nut in place.

4. Factory finish channels and parts with oven baked primer when exposed to view.