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HANDRAILS RAILINGS & BOLLARD
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PART 1 GENERAL
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1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Interior and exterior handrails, balustrades and railings including but not
limited to the following:-
DESCRIPTION

1. Disabled Fittings.

2. Handrails Finished as shown.

3. Balustrades as shown.

4. Fittings and Accessories.

DATE JOB/EWO

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01300 Submittals.

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NO.

B. Section 05510 Metal Stairs.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
C. Section 08415 Interior Glass Wall Systems.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT D. Section 08800 Glass and Glazing.
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ E. Section 09900 Paints and Coatings: Paint finish.
CERTIFIED
F. Section 01352 LEED Requirements
_ __________
DATE: ________
G. Section 01524 Construction Waste Management
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS 1.03 REFERENCES

______________
DATE:_________
A. Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

B. ANSI A 117.1 American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities –

EDSD

Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People.

Date:
By:

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

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

1. ASTM A 36 M Structural Steel.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

2. ASTM A 53 Hot-Dipped, Zinc-coated Welded and

Seamless Steel Pipe.
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3. ASTM A 123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron

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and Steel Products.

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4. ASTM A 269 Seamless and Welded Autenistic Stainless

Steel Tubing.

5. ASTM A 312M Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless

Steel Pipe.
DESCRIPTION

6. ASTM A 480M General Requirements for Flat Rolled

Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip.

7. ASTM A 500 Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless

Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Round and
Shapes.
DATE JOB/EWO

8. ASTM A 501 Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless

Carbon Steel Structural Tubing.

9. ASTM A 525M Galvanized Sheet Steel by Hot Dip

REV.
NO.

Process.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 10. ASTM E 935 Test Methods for Performance of
__ ________ _
Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for
 DATE: ________ Buildings.

PROJECT
ENGINEER
11. ASTM E 985 Permanent Metal Railing Systems and
____________
DATE ______ Rails for Buildings.
CERTIFIED
D. The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):
_ __________
DATE: ________
1. SSPC Steel Structures Painting Manual.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
2. SSPC Paint 20 Zinc – Rich Primers (Type I – Inorganic
DATE: _________ and Type II – Organic).
OPERATIONS

______________ E. National Fire Protection Association

DATE:_________

1. NFPA 101 Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures.

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

1.04 RELATED DOCUMENTS

Date:
By:

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract.

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

1.05 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

REVISION CERTIFICATION

A. Handrails and railing assemblies attachments and anchorages shall be

designed in accordance with the following:
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1. Minimum concentrated and uniformly distributed loads, for

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appropriate types of facilities, their point of application and

deflection criteria, as specified in ASTM E 985. Tests for
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compliance shall be in accordance with ASTM E 935.

2. The maximum bending moment resulting from the application of a

concentrated load of 1.112 kN, in accordance with the
requirements of ADAAG. For bridge railings, methods prescribed
DESCRIPTION

in AASHTO 1996 shall be used.

B. The height and configuration of handrails shall meet the requirements of

ASTM E 985, ADAAG and NFPA 101. For bridge railings, the minimum
requirement for the railing height shall be as per AASHTO 1995 unless
otherwise instructed by the Engineer.

1.06 SUBMITTALS
DATE JOB/EWO

A. Comply with Section 01300.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate profiles, sizes, connection attachments,

REV.
NO.

anchorage, size and type of fasteners, and accessories.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER C. Samples: Submit one 300 mm long samples of handrail. Submit two
__ ________ _
samples, of elbow Tee wall bracket escutcheon and end stop. For bridge
 DATE: ________ railing, submit one sample for each of railing post, connection brackets

PROJECT and as instructed by the Engineer.
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ D. Submit the railing design calculations for bridge railing as per the
CERTIFIED
requirements of AASHTO 1996 and as mentioned in sub-section 1.04
above.
_ __________
DATE: ________
E. LEED Submittals:
CONSTRUCTION 1. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and Credit MR 4.2: For products
AGENCY
having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages
________________
DATE: _________ by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content.
OPERATIONS Include statement indicating costs for each product having
______________
recycled content.
DATE:_________
2. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1 and 4.2: For Sealants and
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER

Adhesives and Paintings and Coatings used at Project site,

VERIFICATION

including printed statement of VOC content.

EDSD

Date:

3. Product Data for Credit MR 5.2: For products regionally (500 miles or
By:

800 km) extracted, processed & manufactured, documentation

indicating 1) cost of each regional material or product; 2) location of
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

point of raw material extraction and distance from the project site; and
REVISION CERTIFICATION

3) location of material or product manufacturer and the distance from

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the project site. Include manufacturer's document verifying the location

and distance of the raw material extraction and manufacturer.
CERT
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1.07 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

DESCRIPTION

1.08 MOCKUP

A. Provide mock up of each handrail and railings under provision of Section

01400.

B. Construct in-situ mock-up three meter length including jointings, bonds,

attachments and finishes where instructed by the Engineer.
DATE JOB/EWO

C. Locate where directed.

D. Mock up may NOT remain as part of work.

REV.
NO.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
 DATE: ________

PROJECT A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements,
ENGINEER
manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work
____________
DATE ______ include, but are not limited to, the following:
CERTIFIED
1. Aluminum Pipe and Tube Railings:
_ __________
DATE: ________
Alumaguard or approved and equal under Project
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Manufacturers List..
________________
Aluminum Tube Railings, Inc. or approved and equal
DATE: _________ under Project Manufacturers List.
OPERATIONS

______________ Architectural Art Mfg., Inc. or approved and equal under

DATE:_________
Project Manufacturers List.
Blum: Julius Blum & Co., Inc. or approved and equal
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

under Project Manufacturers List.

EDSD

Braun: J.G. Braun Co. or approved and equal under

Project Manufacturers List.
Date:
By:

CraneVeyor Corp. or approved and equal under Project

Manufacturers List.
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

Substitution: Under provisions of Section 01630.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

2. Stainless-Steel Pipe and Tube Railings:

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Alumaguard or approved and equal under Project

Manufacturers List.
CERT

Architectural Art Mfg., Inc. or approved and equal under

Project Manufacturers List.
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Blum: Julius Blum & Co., Inc. or approved and equal

under Project Manufacturers List.
CraneVeyor Corp. or approved and equal under Project
Manufacturers List.
KDI Paragon, Inc. or approved and equal under Project
DESCRIPTION

Manufacturers List.
Stainless Fabricators, Inc. or approved and equal under
Project Manufacturers List.
Substitution: Under provisions of Section 01630.

3. Steel Pipe and Tube Railings:

Arabian Metal Industries or approved and equal under

DATE JOB/EWO

Project Manufacturers List.

Armetal or approved and equal under Project
Manufacturers List.
Sendan Metal Works or approved and equal under
REV.
NO.

Project Manufacturers List.

Khalil Bahman Tading Est. or approved and equal under
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER Project Manufacturers List.
__ ________ _
Gulf Stainless Steel or approved and equal under Project
 DATE: ________ Manufacturers List.

PROJECT Al Muhalab Cont. & Trad. Co. or approved and equal
ENGINEER
under Project Manufacturers List.
____________
DATE ______ Substitution: Under provisions of Section 01630.
CERTIFIED
B. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Provide products with an average
_ __________ recycled content of steel products so postconsumer recycled content
DATE: ________
plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content is not less than 60
CONSTRUCTION
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percent.
________________
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS 2.02 STEEL RAILING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

______________
DATE:_________
A. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500, Grade B ASTM A 501.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Grade B Schedule 40.

EDSD

C. Stainless Steel Tubing: ASTM A 269.

Date:
By:

D. Stainless Steel Pipe: ASTM A 312 M.

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

E. Rails and Posts: 50 mm diameter steel tubing pipe; welded joints.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

F. Posts: 50 mm diameter steel tubing pipe; welded joints.

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G. Fittings: Elbows, T-shapes, wall brackets, escutcheons; cast machined

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steel.
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H. Mounting: Adjustable brackets and flanges, for bolting to concrete and

masonry.

I. Exposed Fasteners: Flush countersunk screws or bolts; consistent with

design of railing.
DESCRIPTION

J. Splice Connectors: Steel welding collars.

K. Galvanizing: To ASTM A 123, provide minimum 360 g/sq m galvanized

coating.

1. Touch-up Primer for Galvanized Surfaces: SSPC Paint 20 Type I

Inorganic zinc rich.
DATE JOB/EWO

L. Stainless Steel: To ASTM A 480; Type 304, 306.

M. Handrail: 50 mm diameter polished stainless steel and 38 mm diameter

REV.
NO.

stainless steel.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER N. Bollard: 100 mm diameter epoxy coated steel.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ O. Fixings: To manufacturer's detail, polished stainless steel covering where

PROJECT exposed.
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ P. Bridge railing components: As per design submitted and approved by the
CERTIFIED
Engineer.

_ __________ 2.03 FABRICATION

DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
A. Fit and shop assemble components in largest practical sizes for delivery
________________
to site.
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS B. Fabricate components with joints tightly fitted and secured. Provide
______________ spigots and sleeves to accommodate site assembly and installation.
DATE:_________

C. Provide anchors, plates angles required for connecting railings to

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

structure.
EDSD

D. Exposed Mechanical Fastenings: Flush countersunk screws or bolts;

Date:
By:

unobtrusively located; consistent with design of component, except

where specifically noted otherwise.
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

E. Supply components required for anchorage of fabrications. Fabricate

REVISION CERTIFICATION

anchors and related components of same material and finish as

fabrication, except where specifically noted otherwise.
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F. Exterior Components: Continuously seal joined pieces by intermittent

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welds and plastic filler. Continuous welds. Drill condensate drainage

holes at bottom of members at locations that will not encourage water
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intrusion.

G. Interior Components: Continuously seal joined pieces by intermittent

welds and plastic filler. Continuous welds.
DESCRIPTION

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. Accurately form components to suit stairs and landings, to each other and
to building structure.

J. Accommodate for expansion and contraction of members and building

DATE JOB/EWO

movement without damage to connections or members.

K. Use factory formed bends and elbows free from necking and distortions.
REV.
NO.

2.04 FINISHES
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER A. GENERAL
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ 1. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural

PROJECT and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and
ENGINEER
designating finishes.
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED
2. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage
by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before
_ __________ shipping.
DATE: ________
3. All paintings and Coatings shall be compliant with the VOC limits
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
as establhished on Section 01352 – LEED Requirements.
________________
DATE: _________ B. ALUMINUM FINISHES
OPERATIONS

______________
DATE:_________ 1. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with system
established by the Aluminum Association for designating
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

aluminum finishes.
EDSD

2. Mechanical Finish: AA-M12 (Mechanical Finish: nonspecular

as fabricated).
Date:

3. Class I, Color Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A42/A44 (Mechanical

By:

Finish: nonspecular as fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched,

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BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, integrally

colored or electrolytically deposited color coating 0.018 mm or
REVISION CERTIFICATION

thicker) complying with AAMA 606.1 or AAMA 608.1.

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a. Color: As selected by Engineer from the full range of

industry colors and color densities.
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4. Powder Coated Finish: Shall be electrostatically applied finish to

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AAMA 2603.; and to AAMA 2604/2605 for superdurable

electrostatically applied polyester powder coating finish; 60 - 80
micron thick. Color shall be as selected and approved

5. PVDF: Two-coat, shop-applied, high performance, Polyvinylidene

DESCRIPTION

Fluoride coating; color as selected by the Engineer from

manufacturer’s full range of finishes.

C. STAINLESS-STEEL FINISHES

1. Remove or blend tool and die marks and stretch lines into finish.
2. Grind and polish surfaces to produce uniform, directionally
DATE JOB/EWO

textured polished finish indicated, free of cross scratches. Run

grain with long dimension of each piece.
3. Bright, Directional Polish: No. 4 finish.
4. When polishing is completed, passivate and rinse surfaces.
REV.
NO.

Remove embedded foreign matter and leave surfaces

chemically clean.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
D. STEEL FINISHES
 DATE: ________

PROJECT 1. Galvanized Handrails and Railings: Hot-dip galvanize steel and
ENGINEER
iron handrails and railings to comply with ASTM A 123. Hot-dip
____________
DATE ______ galvanize hardware for exterior steel and iron handrails and
CERTIFIED railings to comply with ASTM A 153/A 153M.
2. Galvanizing: Hot-dip galvanize items as indicated to comply
_ __________ with applicable standard listed below:
DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
a. ASTM A 123, for galvanizing steel and iron products.
________________
b. ASTM A 153/A 153M, for galvanizing steel and iron
DATE: _________ hardware.
OPERATIONS

______________ 3. Fill vent and drain holes that will be exposed in finished Work,
DATE:_________
unless indicated to remain as weep holes, by plugging with zinc
solder and filing off smooth.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

4. For galvanized handrails and railings, provide galvanized fittings,

EDSD

brackets, fasteners, sleeves, and other ferrous components.

5. Preparation for Shop Priming: After galvanizing, thoroughly
Date:
By:

clean handrails and railings of grease, dirt, oil, flux, and other
foreign matter, and treat with metallic-phosphate process.
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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

6. Apply shop primer to prepared surfaces of handrail and railing

REVISION CERTIFICATION

components, unless otherwise indicated. Comply with

requirements in SSPC-PA 1, "Paint Application Specification
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No. 1," for shop painting. Primer need not be applied to surfaces
to be embedded in concrete or masonry.
CERT

7. Baked-Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical Finish:

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cleaned with inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish: acid-

chromate-fluoride-phosphate conversion coating; Organic
Coating: as specified below). Apply baked enamel complying
with paint manufacturer's specifications for cleaning, conversion
coating, and painting.
DESCRIPTION

Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified-acrylic

enamel primer/topcoat system complying with
AAMA 603.8 except with a minimum dry film thickness of
1.5 mils (0.04 mm), medium gloss.

Color: As selected by Engineer from manufacturer's full

range.
DATE JOB/EWO

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION
REV.
NO.

A. Examine plaster and gypsum board assemblies, where reinforced to

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER receive anchors, to verify that locations of concealed reinforcements
__ ________ _
have been clearly marked for Installer. Locate reinforcements and mark
 DATE: ________ locations if not already done.

PROJECT
ENGINEER
3.02 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED A. Fit exposed connections together to form tight, hairline joints.

_ __________ B. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required to install handrails and
DATE: ________
railings. Set handrails and railings accurately in location, alignment,
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
and elevation; measured from established lines and levels and free from
________________
rack.
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS 1. Do not weld, cut, or abrade surfaces of handrail and railing

______________ components that have been coated or finished after fabrication
DATE:_________
and that are intended for field connection by mechanical or other
means without further cutting or fitting.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

2. Set posts plumb within a tolerance of 1/16 inch in 3 feet (2 mm

in 1 m).
Date:
By:

3. Align rails so variations from level for horizontal members and

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

from parallel with rake of steps and ramps for sloping members
do not exceed 1/4 inch in 12 feet (5 mm in 3 m).
REVISION CERTIFICATION

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C. Corrosion Protection: Coat concealed surfaces of aluminum that will be

in contact with grout, concrete, masonry, wood, or dissimilar metals with
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a heavy coat of bituminous paint.

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D. Adjust handrails and railings before anchoring to ensure matching

alignment at abutting joints. Space posts at interval indicated, but not
less than that required by structural loads.

E. Fastening to In-Place Construction: Use anchorage devices and

DESCRIPTION

fasteners where necessary for securing handrails and railings and for
properly transferring loads to in-place construction.

3.03 RAILING CONNECTIONS

A. Nonwelded Connections: Use mechanical or adhesive joints for

permanently connecting railing components. Use wood blocks and
padding to prevent damage to railing members and fittings. Seal
DATE JOB/EWO

recessed holes of exposed locking screws using plastic cement filler

colored to match finish of handrails and railings.

B. Welded Connections: Use fully welded joints for permanently

REV.
NO.

connecting railing components. Comply with requirements for

welded connections in "Fabrication" Article whether welding is
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER performed in the shop or in the field.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ C. Expansion Joints: Install expansion joints at locations indicated but not

PROJECT farther apart than required to accommodate thermal movement. Provide
ENGINEER
slip-joint internal sleeve extending 2 inches (50 mm) beyond joint on
____________
DATE ______ either side, fasten internal sleeve securely to one side, and locate joint
CERTIFIED within 6 inches (150 mm) of post.

_ __________ 3.04 ANCHORING POSTS

DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
A. Use steel pipe sleeves preset and anchored into concrete for installing
________________
posts. After posts have been inserted into sleeves, fill annular space
DATE: _________ between post and sleeve with the following anchoring material, mixed
OPERATIONS and placed to comply with anchoring material manufacturer's written
______________ instructions:
DATE:_________

1. Nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

B. Cover anchorage joint with flange of same metal as post, attached to

post as follows:
Date:
By:

2. By set screws.
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

C. Leave anchorage joint exposed; wipe off surplus anchoring material;

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and leave 1/8-inch (3-mm) build-up, sloped away from post.

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Anchor posts to metal surfaces with oval flanges, angle type, or floor
type as required by conditions, connected to posts and to metal
CERT

supporting members as follows:

ENG’G

For aluminum pipe railings, attach posts as indicated using

fittings designed and engineered for this purpose.
For stainless-steel pipe railings, weld flanges to post and bolt to
metal supporting surfaces.
3. For steel pipe railings, weld flanges to post and bolt to metal
DESCRIPTION

supporting surfaces.

Install removable railing sections, where indicated, in slip-fit metal

sockets cast in concrete.

3.05 ANCHORING RAILING ENDS

A. Anchor railing ends into concrete and masonry with round flanges
DATE JOB/EWO

connected to railing ends and anchored into wall construction with

postinstalled anchors and bolts.

B. Anchor railing ends to metal surfaces with flanges bolted to metal

REV.
NO.

surfaces.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 4. Connect flanges to railing ends using nonwelded connections.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ 3.06 ATTACHING HANDRAILS TO WALLS

PROJECT
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ A. Attach handrails to wall with wall brackets. Provide bracket with 1-1/2-
CERTIFIED
inch (38-mm) clearance from inside face of handrail and finished wall
surface.
_ __________
DATE: ________
B. Locate brackets as indicated or, if not indicated, at spacing required to
CONSTRUCTION support structural loads.
AGENCY
________________
DATE: _________ D. Secure wall brackets to building construction as follows:
OPERATIONS

______________
1. For concrete and solid masonry anchorage, use drilled-in
DATE:_________ expansion shields and hanger or lag bolts.
2. For hollow masonry anchorage, use toggle bolts.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

3. For wood stud partitions, use hanger or lag bolts set into wood
EDSD

backing between studs. Coordinate with carpentry work to

locate backing members.
Date:
By:

4. For steel-framed gypsum board assemblies, use hanger or lag

bolts set into wood backing between studs. Coordinate with
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

stud installation to locate backing members.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

3.07 CLEANING
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A. Clean aluminum and stainless steel by washing thoroughly with clean

water and soap and rinsing with clean water.
CERT

B. Touchup Painting: Immediately after erection, clean field welds, bolted

ENG’G

connections, and abraded areas of shop paint, and paint exposed areas
with same material.

C. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and

abraded areas and repair galvanizing to comply with ASTM A 780.
DESCRIPTION

3.08 PROTECTION

A. Protect finishes of handrails and railings from damage during

construction period with temporary protective coverings approved by
railing manufacturer. Remove protective coverings at the time of
Substantial Completion.
DATE JOB/EWO

B. Restore finishes damaged during installation and construction period so

no evidence remains of correction work. Return items that cannot be
refinished in the field to the shop; make required alterations and refinish
entire unit, or provide new units.
REV.
NO.

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DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
 DATE: ________

PROJECT
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED

_ __________
DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS

______________
DATE:_________
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

Date:
By:
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

REVISION CERTIFICATION

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