SECTION 05 73 00

ORNAMENTAL HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS 

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PART 1    GENERAL 
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES 
A.	Stainless steel railing framework with horizontal stainless steel cable infill.
B.	Stainless steel railing framework with vertical stainless steel cable infill.
C.	Stainless steel cable infill.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS 
A.	Section 32 94 43 - Tree Grates.
B.	Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
C.	Section 04 22 00.16 - Surface-Bonded Concrete Unit Masonry.
D.	Section 05 15 19 - Stainless-Steel Wire Rope Assemblies.
E.	Section 05 51 00 - Metal Stairs- Metal Stairs: Handrails other than those specified in this section.
F.	Section 06 40 00 - Architectural Woodwork.
1.3	REFERENCES 
A.	ASTM International (ASTM):
1.	ASTM A492 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire. 
2.	ASTM A554 - Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing. 
3.	ASTM A555/A555M - 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	SUBMITTALS 
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.
B.	Shop Drawings: Indicate profiles, sizes, connection attachments, anchorage, size and type of fasteners, finishes, and accessories.
C.	Verification Samples: For connections and terminations to be used, one full sized sample of each. For type of cable to be used, 12 inches (304 mm) long sample, representing actual product.
PART 2    PRODUCTS 
2.1	MANUFACTURERS 
A.	Cable Fittings: Seco South , Inc., 2111 34th Way, Largo, FL 33771. ASD. Tel: (727) 536-1924. (888) 535-7326. Fax: (727)539-6314. Email: info@SecoSouth.com . Web: www.secosouth.com. 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00.
2.2	MATERAILS 
A.	Stainless Steel Wire: ASTM A 492 Type 316.
B.	Stainless Steel Rod: ASTM A 555, Type 316.
C.	Stainless Steel Fittings: ASTM A 666, Type 316.
D.	Stainless Steel Tubing: ASTM A, Grade:
1.	Type 304.
2.	Type 316.
E.	Stainless Steel Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar ASTM A 666:
1.	Type 304.
2.	Type 316.
2.3	HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS - GENERAL 
A.	Design, fabricate, and test handrail/guardrail assemblies in accordance with the most stringent requirements of ASTM E 985 and applicable local code.
B.	See drawings for guardrail dimensions and configuration.
2.4	STANDARD DESIGNED SYSTEMS 
A.	System AP1-2000 Aluminum Cable Railing System:
1.	Balusters: 2 3/8 inches (60 mm) square aluminum post component system.
2.	Handrail: 3-3/4 inches (95 mm) in oval aluminum.
3.	Baluster and Handrail: Aluminum - Powder coat.
4.	Cable Infill Size: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
5.	Cable Infill Fittings: Adjustable stud tensioners.
B.	System DL1-2000 Welded Double Post Railing System:
1.	Balusters: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) diameter tube.
2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) diameter tube.
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Aluminum - Powder coat.
a.	Color: __.
C.	System SL1-2000 Welded Single Post Railing System:
1.	Balusters: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) diameter tube.
2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) diameter tube.
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Aluminum - Powder coat.
a.	Color: __.
D.	System SPG1-2000 Component Cable/Glass Railing System:
1.	Balusters: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) square tube.
2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) diameter tube.
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Cable Infill Size: 1/8 inch (3 mm) diameter.
5.	Cable Infill Size: 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) diameter.
6.	Cable Infill Fittings: Adjustable stud tensioners.
7.	Glass Infill Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
8.	Glass Infill Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
9.	Glass Type: Clear.
10.	Glass Type: Frosted.
11.	Glass Type: Smoked.
E.	System SPG2-2000 Component Glass Railing System:
1.	Balusters: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) square tube.
2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) diameter tube.
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Glass Infill Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
5.	Glass Infill Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
6.	Glass Type: Clear.
7.	Glass Type: Frosted.
8.	Glass Type: Smoked.
F.	System FB1-2000 Component Railing Frame System:
1.	Balusters: 1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inches (13 mm by 38 mm) welded flat bars bridged together with sections of tubing which enclose the cable fittings.
2.	Handrails: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) diameter.
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Cable Size: 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter.
5.	Cable Size: 1/8 inch (3mm) diameter.
G.	System SP1-2000 Component Railing System:
1.	Balusters: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) square post component system.
2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) diameter stainless steel or wood (wood by others).
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Cable Size: 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter.
5.	Cable Size: 1/8 inch (3mm) diameter.
H.	System RP1-2000 Component Railing System:
1.	Balusters and Railing: 2 inch (52 mm) diameter welded tube system.
2.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
3.	Cable Size: 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter.
4.	Cable Size: 1/8 inch (3mm) diameter.
I.	System FB3 -2000 Component Railing Frame System:
1.	Balusters: 1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inches (13 mm by 38 mm) welded flat bars bridged together with gusset plates.
2.	Handrails: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) diameter.
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Cable Size: 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter.
5.	Cable Size: 1/8 inch (3mm) diameter.
J.	System VC1-2000 Component Railing Frame System:
1.	Frame Components: 3/8 inch by 1-1/2 inches (9.5 mm by 38 mm) flat bar vertical balusters and a 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) "U" channel horizontal component.
2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) diameter.
3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: Stainless Steel - #3 brushed.
4.	Cable Size: 1/8 inch (3mm) diameter.
2.5	FABRICATION
A.	Fit and shop assemble components in largest practical sizes for delivery to site.
B.	Fabricate components with joints tightly fitted and secured. Provide spigots and sleeves to accommodate site assembly and installation.
C.	Provide anchors and plates required for connecting railings to structure.
D.	Exposed Mechanical Fastenings: Provide flush countersunk screws or bolts; unobtrusively located; consistent with design of component, except where specifically noted otherwise.
E.	Supply components required for anchorage of fabrications. Fabricate anchors and related components of same material and finish as fabrication, except where specifically noted otherwise.
F.	Exterior Components: Drill condensate drainage holes at bottom of members at locations that will not encourage water intrusion.
G.	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.
H.	Accommodate expansion and contraction of members and building movement without damage to connections or members.
PART 3    EXECUTION 
3.1	EXAMINATION 
A.	Verify that field conditions are acceptable and are ready to receive work.
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 
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B.	Install components plumb and level, accurately fitted, free from distortion or defects.
C.	Anchor railings securely to structure.
D.	Conceal bolts and screws whenever possible. Where not concealed, use flush countersunk fastenings.
E.	Tension cables as recommended by cable fittings manufacturer.
3.4	ERECTION TOLERANCES 
A.	Maximum Variation From Plumb: 1/4 inch (6 mm) per floor level, non-cumulative.
B.	Maximum Offset From True Alignment: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
C.	Maximum Out-of-Position: 1/4 inch (6 mm).

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