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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 73 16 Wire Rope Decorative Metal RailingsTHE KENT 05 73 16 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS THE KENT SECTION 05 73 16 - WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILING 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 aluminum post-supported railings with horizontal stainless steel cable and glass infill. 1. Aluminum post and railings to have powdered coated finish. B. Related Requirements: C. Related Requirements: 1. Section 06 10 00 "Rough Carpentry" for wood blocking for anchoring railings. 2. Section 09 22 16 "Non-Structural Metal Framing" for metal backing for anchoring railings. 1.3 REFERENCES A. ASTM: 1. ASTM A492 – Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire. 2. ASTM A554 – Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing. 3. ASTM A555 – Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods. 4. ASTM A666 – Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold- Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar. 5. ASTM E985 – Standard Specification for Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings. 1.4 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS A. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site. 1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product. 1. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for aluminum tubing. THE KENT 05 73 16 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS THE KENT B. Shop Drawings: 1. Include plans, elevations, sections, and attachment details. 2. For installed products indicated to comply with design loads, include structural analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation. C. Samples for Initial Selection: For products involving selection of color, texture, or design, including mechanical finishes. D. Samples for Verification: For each type of exposed finish required. 1. Sections of each distinctly different linear railing member, including handrails, top rails, cables, posts, and balusters. 2. Each type of glass required. 3. Fittings and brackets. 4. Assembled Samples of railing systems, made from full-size components, including top rail, post, handrail, and infill. Show method of finishing members at intersections. Samples need not be full height. 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. 1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Qualification Data: For professional engineer and testing agency. B. Mill Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of stainless steel products certifying that products furnished comply with requirements. C. Evaluation Reports: For post-installed anchors, from ICC-ES. 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of railing through one source from a single manufacturer. B. Mockups: Build mockups, if requested in writing by Architect, to verify selections made under Sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects, and to set quality standards for fabrication and installation. 1. Build mockups as shown on Drawings. 2. Build mockups for each form and finish of railing consisting of two posts, top rail, infill area, and anchorage system components that are full height and are not less than 24 inches in length. 3. Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion. 1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS THE KENT 05 73 16 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS THE KENT A. Field Measurements: Verify actual locations of walls and other construction contiguous with railings by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following or approved equivalent: 1. Seco South, Inc., 2111 34th Way, Largo, FL 33771, Ph.: 888.535.7326. a. Product: AP1 – 2000. B. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of railing from single source from single manufacturer. C. Product Options: Information on Drawings and in Specifications establishes requirements for system's aesthetic effects and performance characteristics. Aesthetic effects are indicated by dimensions, arrangements, alignment, and profiles of components and assemblies as they relate to sightlines, to one another, and to adjoining construction. Performance characteristics are indicated by criteria subject to verification by one or more methods, including structural analysis, preconstruction testing, field testing, and in-service performance. 1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except with Architect's approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data to Architect for review. D. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of railings and are based on the specific system indicated. See Section 01 60 00 "Product Requirements." 1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except with Architect's approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data to Architect for review. 2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Delegated Design: Engage a qualified professional engineer, as defined in Section 01 40 00 "Quality Requirements," to design railings, including attachment to building construction. B. All railings shall be supplied to conform to applicable sections of the following codes: 1. International Building Code. 2. ADAAG. C. General: In engineering railings to withstand structural loads indicated, determine allowable design working stresses of railing materials based on the following: 1. Aluminum: The lesser of minimum yield strength divided by 1.65 or minimum ultimate tensile strength divided by 1.95. 2. Stainless Steel: 60 percent of minimum yield strength. 3. Steel: 72 percent of minimum yield strength. THE KENT 05 73 16 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS THE KENT 4. Glass: 25 percent of mean modulus of rupture (50 percent probability of breakage), as listed in "Mechanical Properties" in AAMA's Aluminum Curtain Wall Series No. 12, "Structural Properties of Glass." D. Structural Performance: Railings, including attachment to building construction, shall withstand the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated: 1. Handrails and Top Rails of Guards: a. Uniform load of 50 lbf/ft. applied in any direction. b. Concentrated load of 200 lbf applied in any direction. c. Uniform and concentrated loads need not be assumed to act concurrently. 2. Infill of Guards: a. Concentrated load of 50 lbf applied horizontally on an area of 1 sq. ft. b. Infill load and other loads need not be assumed to act concurrently. 3. Glass-Supported Railings: Support each section of top rail by a minimum of three glass panels or by other means so top rail will remain in place if any one panel fails. E. Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes acting on exterior railings by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of connections, and other detrimental effects. 1. Temperature Change: 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces. 2.3 METALS, GENERAL A. Metal Surfaces, General: Provide materials with smooth surfaces, without seam marks, roller marks, rolled trade names, stains, discolorations, or blemishes. B. Brackets, Flanges, and Anchors: Same metal and finish as supported rails unless otherwise indicated. 2.4 ALUMINUM A. Aluminum, General: Provide alloy and temper recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use and finish indicated, and with strength and durability properties for each aluminum form required not less than that of alloy and temper designated below. B. Extruded Bars and Shapes: ASTM B 221, Alloy 6063-T5/T52, 6005-T5. C. Extruded Structural Pipe and Round Tubing: ASTM B 429, Alloy 6061-T6. 1. Provide 1-1/2 inch IPS (1.90 in OD) Standard Weight (Schedule 40) pipe for rails, Schedule 80 for posts, unless otherwise indicated. D. Drawn Seamless Tubing: ASTM B 210, Alloy 6063-T832. E. Plate and Sheet: ASTM B 209, Alloy 6061-T6. F. Die and Hand Forgings: ASTM B 247, Alloy 6061-T6. G. Base Flange Castings: ASTM B 26, Alloy Almag 535. THE KENT 05 73 16 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS THE KENT 2.5 STAINLESS STEEL A. Stainless Steel Wire: ASTM A 492 Type 316. B. Stainless Steel Rod: ASTM A 555, Type 316. C. Stainless Steel Tubing: ASTM A554, Type 316. D. Stainless Steel Strip, Plate and Flat Bar: ASTM A666, Type 316. 2.6 GLASS AND GLAZING MATERIALS A. Safety Glazing: Glazing shall comply with 16 CFR 1201, Category II. B. Tempered Glass: ASTM C 1048, Kind FT (fully tempered), Condition A (uncoated), Type 1 (transparent flat glass), Quality-Q3. Provide products that have been tested for surface and edge compression according to ASTM C 1048 and for impact strength according to 16 CFR 1201 for Category II materials. 1. Glass Color: Clear. 2. Thickness for Glass Infill Panels: 3/8 inch with maximum spacing between posts to be 4 ft. C. Glazing Cement and Accessories for Structural Glazing: Glazing cement, setting blocks, shims, and related accessories as recommended or supplied by railing manufacturer for installing structural glazing in metal sub-rails. 1. Glazing Cement: Non-shrinking organic cement designed for curing by passing an electric current through metal sub-rail holding glass panel, as standard with manufacturer. D. Glazing Gaskets for Glass Infill Panels: Glazing gaskets and related accessories recommended or supplied by railing manufacturer for installing glass infill panels in post-supported railings. 2.7 FABRICATION A. System Parts: 1. Balusters: 2-3/8 inches square aluminum post components-powder coated. 2. Handrail: 1-1/2 inch in diameter-aluminum- powder coated. 3. Cable Infill Size: 1/8 inch. 4. Cable Infill fittings: Adjustable stud tensioners. 5. Powder Coat Color: To be selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standard colors. B. Fit and shop assemble components in largest practical sizes for delivery to site. C. Fabricate components with joints tightly fitted and secured. Provide spigots and sleeves to accommodate site assembly and installation. THE KENT 05 73 16 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS THE KENT D. Provide anchors and plates required for connecting railing to structure. E. Exposed Mechanical Fasteners: Provide flush countersunk screws or bolts; unobtrusively located; consistent with design of component, except where specifically noted otherwise. F. Supply components required for anchorage of fabrications. Fabricate anchors and related components of same material and finish as fabrication, except where specifically noted otherwise. G. Exterior Components: Drill condensate drainage holes at bottom of members at locations that will not encourage water intrusion. H. Grind exposed joints flush and smooth with adjacent finish surface. Make exposed joints butt tight, flush and hairline. Ease exposed edges to small uniform radius. I. Accommodate expansion and contraction of members and building movement without damage to connections or members. 2.8 GENERAL FINISH REQUIREMENTS A. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping. B. Finish products after assembly. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. B. Examine walls and floors for suitable conditions where railing system will be installed. C. Prepare written report, endorsed by Installer, listing conditions detrimental to performance. D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Supply items required to be cast into concrete or embedded in masonry with setting templates, for installation as work of other sections. 3.3 INSTALLATION THE KENT 05 73 16 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 WIRE ROPE DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS THE KENT A. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. B. Install components plumb and level, accurately fitted and free from distortion or defects. C. Anchor railings securely to structure. D. Conceal bolts and screws whenever possible. Where not concealed, use flush countersunk fasteners. E. Tension cables as recommended by cable fittings manufacturer. 3.4 ERECTION TOLERANCES A. Erection Tolerances: 1. Maximum variation from plumb: 1/4-inch per floor level, non-cumulative. 2. Maximum offset from true alignment: 1/4-inch. 3. Maximum out of position: 1/4 -inch. 3.5 PROTECTION A. Remove and replace products or materials that are damaged. END OF SECTION 05 73 16