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SECTION 05 40 00 - COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
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. This Section includes the following:
1. Exterior load-bearing wall framing.
2. Interior wall framing.
3. Ceiling joist framing.
4. Curved Cold-Formed Steel Framing Products.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for masonry shelf angles and connections.
2. Division 09 Section "Non-Structural Metal Framing" for interior non-load-bearing, metal-
stud framing and ceiling-suspension assemblies.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Structural Performance: Provide cold-formed metal framing capable of withstanding design
loads within limits and under conditions indicated.
1. Design Loads: As indicated construction drawings.
2. Deflection Limits: Design framing systems to withstand design loads without deflections
greater than the following:
a. Exterior Load-Bearing Wall Framing: Horizontal deflection of 1/600 of the wall
height. .
b. Interior Wall Framing: Horizontal deflection of 1/360 of the wall height under a
horizontal load of 5 lbf/sq. ft.
c. Ceiling Joist Framing: Vertical deflection of 1/360 of the span.
3. Design framing systems to provide for movement of framing members without damage or
overstressing, sheathing failure, connection failure, undue strain on fasteners and
anchors, or other detrimental effects when subject to a maximum ambient temperature
change of 120 deg F.
4. Design framing system to maintain clearances at openings, to allow for construction
tolerances, and to accommodate live load deflection of primary building structure as
follows:
a. Upward and downward movement of 1 inch.
B. Cold-Formed Steel Framing, General: Design according to AISI's "Standard for Cold-Formed
Steel Framing - General Provisions."
1. Headers: Design according to AISI's "Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Header
Design."
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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of cold-formed metal framing product and accessory indicated.
B. Shop Drawings: Show layout, spacings, sizes, thicknesses, and types of cold-formed metal
framing; fabrication; and fastening and anchorage details, including mechanical fasteners.
Show reinforcing channels, opening framing, supplemental framing, strapping, bracing, bridging,
splices, accessories, connection details, and attachment to adjoining work.
1. For cold-formed metal framing indicated to comply with design loads, include structural
analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for
their preparation.
C. Welding certificates.
D. Qualification Data: For professional engineer.
E. Product Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency, unless otherwise stated, indicating that
each of the following complies with requirements, based on evaluation of comprehensive tests
for current products:
1. Steel sheet.
2. Expansion anchors.
3. Power-actuated anchors.
4. Mechanical fasteners.
5. Vertical deflection clips.
6. Horizontal drift deflection clips
7. Miscellaneous structural clips and accessories.
F. Research/Evaluation Reports: For cold-formed metal framing.
G. Installation Instructions: Manufacturer's installation instructions, as applicable.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of Shop Drawings, design calculations, and other
structural data by a qualified professional engineer.
B. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to
practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering
services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for
installations of cold-formed metal framing that are similar to those indicated for this Project in
material, design, and extent.
C. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency, acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction, qualified according to ASTM E 329 to conduct the testing indicated.
D. Product Tests: Mill certificates or data from a qualified independent testing agency indicating
steel sheet complies with requirements, including base-metal thickness, yield strength, tensile
strength, total elongation, chemical requirements, ductility, and metallic-coating thickness.
E. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--
Steel," and AWS D1.3, "Structural Welding Code--Sheet Steel."
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F. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Where indicated, provide cold-formed metal framing
identical to that of assemblies tested for fire resistance per ASTM E 119 by a testing and
inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
G. AISI Specifications and Standards: Comply with AISI's "North American Specification for the
Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members" and its "Standard for Cold-Formed Steel
Framing - General Provisions."
1. Comply with AISI's "Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Header Design."
H. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section who has
specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project.
I. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Company with sufficient capacity to produce and deliver required
materials without causing delay in work.
J. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in
Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination."
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect cold-formed metal framing from corrosion, deformation, and other damage during
delivery, storage, and handling.
B. Store cold-formed metal framing, protect with a waterproof covering, and ventilate to avoid
condensation.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide cold-formed metal framing by
one of the following:
1. Clark Steel Framing.
2. Consolidated Fabricators Corp.; Building Products Division.
3. Craco Metals Manufacturing, LLC.
4. Custom Stud, Inc.
5. Dale/Incor.
6. Dietrich Metal Framing; a Worthington Industries Company.
7. Innovative Steel Systems.
8. MarinoWare; a division of Ware Industries.
9. SCAFCO Corporation.
10. United Metal Products, Inc.
B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide curved cold-formed metal
framing by one of the following:
1. Radius Track Corp.
2. Other manufacturers meeting structural requirements.
C. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide knee bracing free standing
steel tube metal framing support by the following:
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1. Pittcon Softforms LLC.
a. Refer to Specification Section 05 50 00 “Metal Fabrications” for additional
information.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Provide products with an average recycled content of
steel products so post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of pre-consumer recycled
content is not less than 25 percent.
B. Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1003, Structural Grade, Type H, metallic coated, of grade and coating
weight as follows:
1. Grade: ST33H, Class 1 or 2.
2. Coating: G90 or equivalent.
C. Steel Sheet for Vertical Deflection Clips: ASTM A 653, structural steel, zinc coated, of grade
and coating as follows:
1. Grade: 50, Class 1 or 2.
2. Coating: G90.
2.3 INTERIOR WALL FRAMING
A. Steel Studs: Manufacturer's standard C-shaped steel studs, of web depths indicated, punched,
with stiffened flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0428 inch.
2. Minimum Flange Width: 1 5/8 inches.
3. Section Properties: Verify with Structural Engineer.
B. Steel Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shaped steel track, of web depths indicated, un-
punched, with straight flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: Matching steel studs.
2. Flange Width: 1-1/4 inches.
C. Steel Box or Back-to-Back Headers: Manufacturer's standard C-shapes used to form header
beams, of web depths indicated, punched, with stiffened flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0538 inch.
2. Flange Width: 1-5/8 inches.
3. Section Properties: Verify with Structural Engineer.
D. Steel Double-L Headers: Manufacturer's standard L-shapes used to form header beams, of
web depths indicated, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0538 inch.
2. Top Flange Width: 1-5/8 inches.
3. Section Properties: Verify with Structural Engineer.
E. Steel Tube Knee Braces: Manufacturer's standard 2” x 2” tube knee braces, of web depths
indicated, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.25 inch.
2. Steel Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125 inch.
3. Section Properties: Verify with Structural Engineer.
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2.4 EXTERIOR WALL FRAMING
A. Steel Studs: Manufacturer's standard C-shaped steel studs, of web depths indicated, punched,
with stiffened flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0538 inch.
2. Flange Width: 1-5/8 inches.
3. Section Properties: Verify with Structural Engineer.
B. Steel Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shaped steel track, of web depths indicated, un-
punched, with un-stiffened flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness Matching steel studs.
2. Flange Width: 1-1/4 inches.
C. Vertical Deflection Clips: Manufacturer's standard head clips, capable of accommodating
upward and downward vertical displacement of primary structure through positive mechanical
attachment to stud web.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
a. Dietrich Metal Framing; a Worthington Industries Company.
b. MarinoWare, a division of Ware Industries.
c. SCAFCO Corporation
d. The Steel Network, Inc.
D. Double Deflection Tracks: Manufacturer's double, deep-leg, U-shaped steel tracks, consisting
of nested inner and outer tracks; un-punched, with un-stiffened flanges.
1. Outer Track: Of web depth to allow free vertical movement of inner track, with flanges
designed to support horizontal and lateral loads and transfer them to the primary
structure, and as follows:
a. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0538 inch.
b. Flange Width: 1 inch plus twice the design gap.
2. Inner Track: Of web depth indicated, and as follows:
a. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0538 inch.
b. Flange Width: Dimension equal to sum of outer deflection track flange width plus 1
inch.
E. Drift Clips: Manufacturer’s standard bypass or head clips, capable of isolating wall stud from
upward and downward vertical displacement and lateral drift of primary structure.
2.5 CEILING JOIST FRAMING
A. Steel Rafters: Manufacturer’s standard C-shaped steel sections, of web depths indicated, un-
punched, with stiffened flanges, and as follows:
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0538 inch.
2. Flange Width: 1-5/8 in, minimum.
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2.6 FRAMING ACCESSORIES
A. Fabricate steel-framing accessories from steel sheet, ASTM A 1003, Structural Grade, Type H,
metallic coated, of same grade and coating weight used for framing members.
B. Provide accessories of manufacturer's standard thickness and configuration, unless otherwise
indicated, as follows:
1. Supplementary framing.
2. Bracing, bridging, and solid blocking.
3. Web stiffeners.
4. Anchor clips.
5. End clips.
6. Foundation clips.
7. Gusset plates.
8. Stud kickers, knee braces, and girts.
9. Joist hangers and end closures.
10. Hole reinforcing plates.
11. Backer plates.
2.7 ANCHORS, CLIPS, AND FASTENERS
A. Steel Shapes and Clips: ASTM A 36, zinc coated by hot-dip process according to ASTM A 123.
B. Anchor Bolts: ASTM F 1554, Grade 36, threaded carbon-steel hex-headed bolts and carbon-
steel nuts; and flat, hardened-steel washers; zinc coated by hot-dip process according to
ASTM A 153, Class C.
C. Expansion Anchors: Fabricated from corrosion-resistant materials, with capability to sustain,
without failure, a load equal to 5 times design load, as determined by testing per ASTM E 488
conducted by a qualified independent testing agency.
D. Power-Actuated Anchors: Fastener system of type suitable for application indicated, fabricated
from corrosion-resistant materials, with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to 10
times design load, as determined by testing per ASTM E 1190 conducted by a qualified
independent testing agency.
E. Mechanical Fasteners: ASTM C 1513, corrosion-resistant-coated, self-drilling, self-tapping steel
drill screws.
1. Head Type: Low-profile head beneath sheathing, manufacturer's standard elsewhere.
F. Welding Electrodes: Comply with AWS standards.
2.8 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Galvanizing Repair Paint: SSPC-Paint 20 or DOD-P-21035.
B. Cement Grout: Portland cement, ASTM C 150, Type I; and clean, natural sand, ASTM C 404.
Mix at ratio of 1 part cement to 2-1/2 parts sand, by volume, with minimum water required for
placement and hydration.
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C. Non-metallic, Non-shrink Grout: Pre-mixed, non-metallic, non-corrosive, non-staining grout
containing selected silica sands, portland cement, shrinkage-compensating agents, and
plasticizing and water-reducing agents, complying with ASTM C 1107, with fluid consistency and
30-minute working time.
D. Shims: Load bearing, high-density multi-monomer plastic, non-leaching.
E. Sealer Gaskets: Closed-cell neoprene foam, 1/4 inch thick, selected from manufacturer's
standard widths to match width of bottom track or rim track members.
2.9 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate cold-formed metal framing and accessories plumb, square, and true to line, and with
connections securely fastened, according to referenced AISI's specifications and standards,
manufacturer's written instructions, and requirements in this Section.
1. Fabricate framing assemblies using jigs or templates.
2. Cut framing members by sawing or shearing; do not torch cut.
3. Fasten cold-formed metal framing members by welding, screw fastening; clinch
fastening, or riveting as standard with fabricator. Wire tying of framing members is not
permitted.
a. Comply with AWS D1.3 requirements and procedures for welding, appearance and
quality of welds, and methods used in correcting welding work.
b. Locate mechanical fasteners and install according to Shop Drawings, with screw
penetrating joined members by not less than three exposed screw threads.
4. Fasten other materials to cold-formed metal framing by welding, bolting, or screw
fastening, according to Shop Drawings.
B. Reinforce, stiffen, and brace framing assemblies to withstand handling, delivery, and erection
stresses. Lift fabricated assemblies to prevent damage or permanent distortion.
C. Fabrication Tolerances: Fabricate assemblies level, plumb, and true to line to a maximum
allowable tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet and as follows:
1. Spacing: Space individual framing members no more than plus or minus 1/8 inch from
plan location. Cumulative error shall not exceed minimum fastening requirements of
sheathing or other finishing materials.
2. Squareness: Fabricate each cold-formed metal framing assembly to a maximum out-of-
square tolerance of 1/8 inch.
3. Curved Members: Fabricate each cold-formed metal framing assembly to plus or minus
1/8 inch of required arcs.
D. Custom form components with compound indents at regular intervals to permit curving to arcs
and radii indicated on drawings.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine supporting substrates and abutting structural framing for compliance with requirements
for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.
1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
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3.2 PREPARATION
A. Before sprayed fire-resistive materials are applied, attach continuous angles, supplementary
framing, or tracks to structural members indicated to receive sprayed fire-resistive materials.
B. After applying sprayed fire-resistive materials, remove only as much of these materials as
needed to complete installation of cold-formed framing without reducing thickness of fire-
resistive materials below that are required to obtain fire-resistance rating indicated. Protect
remaining fire-resistive materials from damage.
C. Install load bearing shims or grout between the underside of wall bottom track or rim track and
the top of foundation wall or slab at stud or joist locations to ensure a uniform bearing surface
on supporting concrete or masonry construction.
D. Install sealer gaskets to isolate the underside of wall bottom track or rim track and the top of
foundation wall or slab at stud or joist locations.
3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Cold-formed metal framing may be shop or field fabricated for installation, or it may be field
assembled.
B. Install cold-formed metal framing according to AISI's "Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing -
General Provisions" and to manufacturer's written instructions unless more stringent
requirements are indicated.
C. Install shop- or field-fabricated, cold-formed framing and securely anchor to supporting
structure.
1. Screw, bolt, or weld wall panels at horizontal and vertical junctures to produce flush,
even, true-to-line joints with maximum variation in plane and true position between
fabricated panels not exceeding 1/16 inch.
D. Install cold-formed metal framing and accessories plumb, square, and true to line, and with
connections securely fastened.
1. Cut framing members by sawing or shearing; do not torch cut.
2. Fasten cold-formed metal framing members by welding, screw fastening, clinch
fastening, or riveting. Wire tying of framing members is not permitted.
a. Comply with AWS D1.3 requirements and procedures for welding, appearance and
quality of welds, and methods used in correcting welding work.
b. Locate mechanical fasteners and install according to Shop Drawings, and
complying with requirements for spacing, edge distances, and screw penetration.
E. Install framing members in one-piece lengths unless splice connections are indicated for track
or tension members.
F. Install temporary bracing and supports to secure framing and support loads comparable in
intensity to those for which structure was designed. Maintain braces and supports in place,
undisturbed, until entire integrated supporting structure has been completed and permanent
connections to framing are secured.
1. Refer to Specification Section 05 50 00 “Metal Fabrications” for knee bracing installation.
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G. Do not bridge building expansion and control joints with cold-formed metal framing.
Independently frame both sides of joints.
H. Install insulation, specified in Division 07 Section "Thermal Insulation," in built-up exterior
framing members, such as headers, sills, boxed joists, and multiple studs at openings, that are
inaccessible on completion of framing work.
I. Fasten hole reinforcing plate over web penetrations that exceed size of manufacturer's standard
punched openings.
J. Erection Tolerances: Install cold-formed metal framing level, plumb, and true to line to a
maximum allowable tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet and as follows:
1. Space individual framing members no more than plus or minus 1/8 inch from plan
location. Cumulative error shall not exceed minimum fastening requirements of
sheathing or other finishing materials.
K. Compliance with Manufacturer's Written Data: Comply with all of manufacturer's written data,
including product technical bulletins, product catalog installation instructions, product carton
installation instructions, and data sheets.
3.4 INTERIOR WALL INSTALLATION
A. Install continuous top and bottom tracks sized to match studs. Align tracks accurately and
securely anchor at corners and ends, and at spacings as follows:
1. Anchor Spacing: Maximum 32 inches.
B. Squarely seat studs against top and bottom tracks with gap not exceeding of 1/8 inch between
the end of wall framing member and the web of track. Fasten both flanges of studs to top and
bottom tracks. Space studs as follows:
1. Stud Spacing: 16 inches.
C. Set studs plumb, except as needed for diagonal bracing or required for non-plumb walls or
warped surfaces and similar configurations.
D. Align studs vertically where floor framing interrupts wall-framing continuity. Where studs cannot
be aligned, continuously reinforce track to transfer loads.
E. Align floor and roof framing over studs. Where framing cannot be aligned, continuously
reinforce track to transfer loads.
F. Anchor studs abutting structural columns or walls, including masonry walls, to supporting
structure as indicated.
G. Install headers over wall openings wider than stud spacing. Locate headers above openings as
indicated. Fabricate headers of compound shapes indicated or required to transfer load to
supporting studs, complete with clip-angle connectors, web stiffeners, or gusset plates.
1. Frame wall openings with not less than a double stud at each jamb of frame as indicated
on Shop Drawings. Fasten jamb members together to uniformly distribute loads.
2. Install runner tracks and jack studs above and below wall openings. Anchor tracks to
jamb studs with clip angles or by welding, and space jack studs same as full-height wall
studs.
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H. Install supplementary framing, blocking, and bracing in stud framing indicated to support
fixtures, equipment, services, casework, heavy trim, furnishings, and similar work requiring
attachment to framing.
1. If type of supplementary support is not indicated, comply with stud manufacturer's written
recommendations and industry standards in each case, considering weight or load
resulting from item supported.
I. Install horizontal bridging in stud system, spaced as indicated. Fasten at each stud intersection.
1. Bridging: Cold-rolled steel channel welded or mechanically fastened to webs of punched
studs with a minimum of 2 screws into each flange of the clip angle for framing members
up to 6 inches deep.
J. Install steel sheet diagonal bracing straps to both stud flanges, terminate at and fasten to
reinforced top and bottom tracks. Fasten clip-angle connectors to multiple studs at ends of
bracing and anchor to structure.
K. Install miscellaneous framing and connections, including supplementary framing, web stiffeners,
clip angles, continuous angles, anchors, and fasteners, to provide a complete and stable wall-
framing system.
3.5 EXTERIOR WALL INSTALLATION
A. Install continuous tracks sized to match studs. Align tracks accurately and securely anchor to
supporting structure as indicated.
B. Fasten both flanges of studs to top deflection track and bottom track, unless otherwise
indicated. Space studs as follows:
1. Stud Spacing: 16 inches.
C. Set studs plumb, except as needed for diagonal bracing or required for non-plumb walls or
warped surfaces and similar requirements.
D. Isolate non-load-bearing steel framing from building structure to prevent transfer of vertical
loads while providing lateral support.
1. Install double deep-leg deflection tracks and anchor outer track to building structure.
2. Connect vertical deflection clips to bypassing or infill studs and anchor to building
structure.
E. Install horizontal bridging in wall studs, spaced in rows indicated on Shop Drawings but not
more than 48 inches apart. Fasten at each stud intersection.
1. Bridging: Cold-rolled steel channel welded or mechanically fastened to webs of punched
studs.
F. Install miscellaneous framing and connections, including stud kickers, web stiffeners, clip
angles, continuous angles, anchors, fasteners, and stud girts, to provide a complete and stable
wall-framing system.
3.6 JOIST INSTALLATION
A. Install perimeter joist track sized to match joists. Align and securely anchor or fasten track to
supporting structure at corners, ends, and spacings indicated on Shop Drawings.
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B. Install joists bearing on supporting frame, level, straight, and plumb; adjust to final position,
brace, and reinforce. Fasten joists to both flanges of joist track.
1. Install joists over supporting frame with a minimum end bearing of 1-1/2 inches.
2. Reinforce ends and bearing points of joists with web stiffeners, end clips, joist hangers,
steel clip angles, or steel-stud sections as indicated on Shop Drawings.
C. Space joists not more than 2 inches from abutting walls, and as follows:
1. Joist Spacing: 24 inches.
D. Frame openings with built-up joist headers consisting of joist and joist track, nesting joists, or
another combination of connected joists if indicated.
E. Install joist reinforcement at interior supports with single, short length of joist section located
directly over interior support, with lapped joists of equal length to joist reinforcement, or as
indicated on Shop Drawings.
1. Install web stiffeners to transfer axial loads of walls above.
F. Install bridging at intervals indicated on Shop Drawings. Fasten bridging at each joist
intersection as follows:
1. Bridging: Joist-track solid blocking of width and thickness indicated, secured to joist
webs.
G. Secure joists to load-bearing interior walls to prevent lateral movement of bottom flange.
H. Install miscellaneous joist framing and connections, including web stiffeners, closure pieces, clip
angles, continuous angles, hold-down angles, anchors, and fasteners, to provide a complete
and stable joist-framing assembly.
3.7 CURVED FRAMING INSTALLATION
A. Curved Walls:
1. Attach top and bottom runner channels at ends at maximum 24 inches on center.
2. Position studs vertically in runners, spaced at maximum 16 inches on center.
3. Locate studs at door frames according to plan details.
4. Screw attach components at intersections.
3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing: Owner will engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to perform
field tests and inspections and prepare test reports.
B. Field and shop welds will be subject to testing and inspecting.
C. Testing agency will report test results promptly and in writing to Contractor and Architect.
D. Remove and replace work where test results indicate that it does not comply with specified
requirements.
E. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine
compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.
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3.9 REPAIRS AND PROTECTION
A. Galvanizing Repairs: Prepare and repair damaged galvanized coatings on fabricated and
installed cold-formed metal framing with galvanized repair paint according to ASTM A 780 and
manufacturer's written instructions.
B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to manufacturer and
Installer that ensure that cold-formed metal framing is without damage or deterioration at time of
Substantial Completion.
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