SECTION 05 73 00

STAINLESS STEEL CABLE AND ROD RAILING INFILL

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Horizontal cable railing infill system.
B.	Vertical cable railing infill system.
C.	Vertical stainless steel rods.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete. 
B.	Section 04 40 00 - Stone Assemblies. Requirements for placement of anchors or sleeves in masonry.
C.	Section 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications.
D.	Section 05 51 00 - Metal Stairs.
E.	Section 05 52 17 - Roof Fall Protection.
F.	Section 06 20 00 - Finish Carpentry.
G.	Section 06 43 13 - Wood Stairs.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) - Steel Product Manual; Stainless and Heat Resisting Steel.
B.	ASTM A 276 - Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes.
C.	ASTM A 380 - Practice for Cleaning and Descaling Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment and Systems.
D.	ASTM A 492 - Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire.
E.	ASTM A 555 - Stainless Steel Wire.
F.	ASTM A 582 - Specification for Free-Machining Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars.
G.	ASTM E 935 - Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings.
H.	ASTM E 985 - Anchorage of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for buildings.
I.	ASTM F 1145 - Specification for Turnbuckles, Swaged, Welded, Forged.
J.	MIL-C-5688 - Pre-Stretching and Proof-Testing of Wire Rope Assemblies.
1.4	DESIGN / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.	Structural Requirements: Provide cable railings systems capable of withstanding the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated on the Drawings:
1.	Handrails:
a.	Uniform load of 50 lbs/ft. (0.73 kN/m) applied in any direction.
b.	Concentrated load of 200 lbs/ft (0.89 kN) applied in any direction.
c.	Uniform and concentrated loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.
2.	Top Rails of Guards:
a.	50 lbs/ft. (0.73 kN/m) applied horizontally and concurrently with 100 lbs/ft. (1.46 kN/m) applied vertically downward.
b.	Concentrated load of 200 lbs/ft (0.89 kN) applied in any direction.
c.	Uniform and concentrated loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.
3.	Infill of Guards:
a.	Concentrated load of 200 lbs/ft (0.89 kN) applied horizontally on an area of 1 SF (0.093 sm).
4.	Railing shall comply with all requirements of the ADA and OSHA regulations.
B.	Cable railing systems shall be designed, fabricated, and installed to comply with applicable codes and regulations.
1.	Minimum guardrail height: 42 inches (1067 mm).
2.	Maximum opening in guardrail: Shall restrict 4 inches (102 mm) diameter sphere.
3.	Handrail diameter: 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.
4.	Handrail clearance from wall: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum.
C.	Cable railing systems shall be designed, fabricated, and installed to accommodate expansion and contraction of metal components without causing undue stress, buckling, opening of joints, and distortion.
D.	Design supports and hardware to withstand loads encountered without excessive deflection or distortion when cables are tensioned to required amounts required to conform to applicable building codes.
E.	Exposed fasteners shall be of same materials, color and finish as material to which applied. Exposed surfaces throughout project shall have same inherent texture and color for similar locations.
1.5	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
B.	Product Data: Provide manufacturer's standard catalog data for specified products demonstrating compliance with referenced standards. Provide list of fittings being provided with descriptions, load capabilities, and either photographs or drawings for each type.
C.	Shop Drawings: Submit Shop Drawings for fabrication and installation. Include the following:
1.	Plans, elevations, and detail sections.
2.	Indicate materials, methods, finishes, fittings, fasteners, anchorages, and accessory items.
3.	Provide setting diagrams and templates for anchorages, sleeves, and bolts to be installed by others.
4.	Where materials or fabrications are indicated to comply with design loadings, include material and safety factor properties, and other information needed for structural analysis.
D.	Verification Samples: For each finish products specified, two samples, actual product, color, and finish as follows.
1.	Cable with fitting, minimum size 12 inches (300 mm) long.
2.	Typical fittings.
E.	Installation Instructions: Manufacturer's printed installation instructions.
F.	Operation and Maintenance Data: Include methods for maintaining installed products and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance.
G.	Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
H.	Closeout Submittals: Provide manufacturer's maintenance instructions that include recommendations for periodic checking and adjustment of cable tension and periodic cleaning and maintenance of all railing and infill components.
1.6	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturer of stainless steel cable assemblies with 5 years minimum experience.
B.	Installer Qualifications: Experienced in performing work of this section that has specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project.
C.	Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1.	Locate in areas designated by Architect.
2.	Size: Minimum of 8 LF (2.4 lm).
3.	Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect.
4.	Rework mock-up as required to produce acceptable work.
5.	Retain mock-up during construction as quality standard.
6.	Remove and legally dispose of mock-up when no longer needed.
7.	Incorporation: Incorporate mock-up into final construction.
D.	Preinstallation Meetings: Conduct meetings including Contractor, Architect, fabricator, installer and other subcontractors whose work involves cable railing system to verify project requirements, framing and support conditions, mounting surfaces and manufacturer's installation. Comply with Division 1 requirements.
1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
B.	Handle and store products according to manufacturer's recommendations. Leave products wrapped or otherwise protected and under clean and dry storage conditions until required for installation.
C.	Exercise care not to scratch, mark, dent, or bend metal components during delivery, storage, and installation
1.8	SEQUENCING
A.	Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
B.	Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
1.9	PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.	Verify actual openings by field measurements before fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings.
B.	Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Johnson Architectural Hardware, Div. of C. Sherman Johnson Co., Inc., which is located at:<BR />1 Matthews Dr.<BR />East Haddam, CT 06423<BR />Toll Free Tel: 800-874-7455<BR />Tel: 860-873-8697<BR />Fax: 860-873-8589<BR />Email: request info (Info@csjohnson.com);Web: http://www.csjohnson.com 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
D.	Provide all cable, materials, fittings and components from a single manufacturer.
2.2	MATERIALS
A.	Cables: ASTM A 492, Type 316 stainless steel, polished finish, commercial, dry grade.
1.	Straight Runs: 1/8 inch (3 mm) diameter, 1x19.
2.	Straight Runs: 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter, 1x19.
3.	Straight Runs: 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter, 1x19.
4.	Straight Runs: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter, 1x19.
5.	Straight Runs under 15 feet: 1/8 inch (3 mm) diameter, 7x7.
6.	Straight Runs under 15 feet: 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter, 7x7.
7.	Straight Runs under 15 feet: 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter, 7x7.
8.	Straight Runs under 15 feet: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter, 7x7.
B.	Fittings: Type 316 stainless steel, vibratory/tumbled finish. Provide fittings required for attachment and connection of stainless steel cable and infill to support framework and substrates.
1.	Cable Attachment Method: 
a.	Machine Swaging: Machine swaged by cold-forming press, with smooth surface and can achieve full cable strength in fitting connection.
b.	Hand Crimping: Hand crimped for in-field installations.
c.	Mechanical Terminals: Mechanical terminal with full cable strength in fitting connection.
d.	As recommended by the fabricator and approved by the Architect.
2.	Turnbuckles:
a.	Terminal Tuner Turnbuckle Series available in "Button", "Ball" and "Bevel" end attachments.
b.	Classic Turnbuckle Series available in Jaw, Deck Toggle, Button, Ball and Swage to Swage end attachments.
c.	Shortie Turnbuckle Series available in Jaw, Deck Toggle, Button, Ball and Swage to Swage end attachments.
d.	Decko Turnbuckle Series available in Jaw, Deck Toggle, Button, Ball and Swage to Swage end attachments.
e.	Smooth Line Turnbuckle Series available in Jaw, Deck Toggle, Button, Ball and Threaded Terminal end attachments.
f.	Threaded Terminal Series available in 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch cable sizes.
g.	Terminator Turnbuckle Series available in threaded and blind thread versions.
h.	As recommended by the fabricator and approved by the Architect.
3.	End Fittings:
a.	Jaw End Fitting.
b.	Smooth Line Jaw End Fitting.
c.	Button End Fitting.
d.	Smooth Line Button End Fitting.
e.	Deck End Fitting.
f.	Smooth Line Deck End Fitting.
g.	Ball End Fitting.
h.	Smooth Line Ball End Fitting.
i.	Button end w/ 30 degree angled washer.
j.	As recommended by the fabricator and approved by the Architect.
C.	Vertical Balustrade Rods: Solid stainless steel rods, AISI Type 316 complying with ASTM A 276.
1.	Size: Diameter: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
2.	Rod termination:
a.	Top End: Ball top, 5/8 inch (16 mm) diameter.
b.	Top End: Button top, 9/16 inch (14 mm) diameter.
c.	Bottom End: Threaded for tensioning in bottom rail.
d.	Bottom End: Threaded for nut and washer.
2.3	FINISH
A.	After fabrication, clean stainless steel cable, fittings, and other components in accordance with ASTM A 380.
B.	Finish components with AISI No. 4 brushed satin finish in accordance with ASTM B 912.
2.4	FABRICATION
A.	Fit and shop assemble components in largest practical sizes for delivery to site.
B.	Tolerances: Verify dimensions on site prior to shop fabrication.
C.	Fabricate stainless steel in accordance with AISI Steel Product Manual and the manufacturers requirements.
D.	Shop fabricate to designs indicated on Drawings and to meet performance requirements specified.
E.	Shop fabricate fittings, interfacing parts and assemblies so that field cutting adjustments are not necessary.
F.	Coordinate requirements, dimensions and spacing's of cable railing system to ensure required drilled holes in supporting framework are correctly located.
G.	Make exposed joints butt, flush, and hairline.
H.	Accommodate expansion and contraction of members and building movement without damage to connections or members.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Before beginning installation, verify that conditions installed under other sections are acceptable for installation of cable railing systems in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions.
B.	Verify supporting posts and framework for stainless steel wire rope railings are prepared for attachment of anchors, fittings and cable, and transfer of calculated loads.
C.	If conditions are the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2	PREPARATION
A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B.	Verify alignment, support dimensions, and tolerances are correct.
C.	Inventory components to ensure all required items are available for installation. Inspect components for damage. Remove damaged components from site and replace.
3.3	INSTALLATION
A.	Install cable infill system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and the approved shop drawings.
B.	Provide anchorage devices and fittings to secure to in-place construction; including threaded fittings for concrete inserts, toggle bolts and through-bolts.
C.	Install cable infill system plumb, level, square, and rigid without kinks or sags.
D.	Anchor cable railing system to mounting surfaces as indicated on the drawings.
E.	Separate dissimilar materials with bushings, grommets or washers to prevent electrolytic corrosion.
F.	Use manufacturer's supplied cable hardware.
G.	Ensure cables are clean, parallel to each other, and without kinks or sags.
H.	Tension cable to 350 lbs.
I.	After final adjustment provide tamper resistant locktight materials on all fittings. Verify that materials are a non-permanent-locking type that permits the fittings to be re-adjusted without destroying the fittings
3.4	ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A.	Adjust cable tension and connecting hardware.
B.	Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions before owner's acceptance.
C.	Do not use abrasive cleaners.
D.	Remove from project site and legally dispose of construction debris associated with this work.
3.5	PROTECTION
A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.	Protect installed products and finished surfaces from damage during construction.
C.	Repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

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