SWEDGE LOCK ALUMINUM FENCE AND RAILING

SECTION 05720

 ALUMINUM STAIR RAILS W/ADA GRIP RAIL

PART  1	  GENERAL
1.1 		SECTION INCLUDES
A.		Aluminum Railing Systems.
B.		ADAAG Compliant Handrails.
C.		Railing Infill Panels.
D.		Removable Railings.
E.		Railing Accessories.
1.2 		RELATED SECTIONS
A.		Section 08810 - Glazing: Glass panels for Infill Panels.
1.3 		REFERENCES
A.		ADAAG - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
B.		ANSI/ASME B 18.6.4 - Mechanical and Quality Requirements for Tapping Screws.
C.		ASTM A 53 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
D.		ASTM B 26 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings.
E.		ASTM B 29 - Standard Specification for Refined Lead.
F.		ASTM B 179 - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes.
G.		ASTM B 429 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube.
1.4 		SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.		Railing must conform to apply to pertinent sections of the following codes:
1.		OSHA.
2.		Applicable state and local building codes, including IBC, BOCA, UBC.
3.		ADAAG - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
B.		Structural Performance:  Provide railings capable of withstanding the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated:
1.		Handrails:
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.		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.
3.		Infill Area of Guards:
a.		Horizontal concentrated load of 50 lbf applied to 1 sq. ft. at any point in system, including panels, intermediate rails, balusters, or other elements composing infill area.  Load on infill area need not be assumed to act concurrently with loads on top rails.
C.		ADAAG and Stair Requirements: Handrails for ADA applications or stairs must conform to the following:
1.		Ramps that have a drop off of 30 inches (762mm) or more on the side require guardrail, per above spec. Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (152mm) must have handrails on both sides.
2.		Stairways must have handrails on both sides.
3.		Handrails must return to a wall, guard or walking surface.
D.		Thermal Movement:  Provide exterior railings that allow for thermal movement resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of connections, and other detrimental effects.  Base engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss.
1.		Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces.
E.		Control of Corrosion:  Prevent galvanic action and other forms of corrosion by insulating metals and other materials from direct contact with incompatible materials.
1.5 		SUBMITTALS
A.		Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B.		Product Data:  Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.		Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.		Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.		Installation methods.
C.		Shop Drawings: Prior to fabrication submitted which include the following:
1.		Plan views showing location of handrail required for the project with all necessary dimensions.
2.		Detail drawings which show standard handrail elevations, typical railing connections, anchoring systems and expansion joints.
D.		Selection Samples:  For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
E.		Verification Samples:  For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
1.6 		QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.		Manufacturer Qualifications:   All primary products specified in this section will be supplied by a single manufacturer with a minimum of ten (10) years experience.
B.		Installer Qualifications: All products listed in this section are to be installed by a single installer with a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in installing products of the same type and scope as specified.
C.		Mock-Up:  Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1.		Finish areas designated by Architect.
2.		Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.
3.		Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.7 		DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.		Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
B.		Store and dispose of hazardous materials, and materials contaminated by hazardous materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
1.8 		PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.		Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results.  Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
1.9 		WARRANTY
A.		At project closeout, provide to Owner or Owners Representative an executed copy of the manufacturer's standard limited warranty against manufacturing defect, outlining its terms, conditions, and exclusions from coverage.
PART  2	  PRODUCTS
2.1 		MANUFACTURERS
A.		Acceptable Manufacturer: Swedge Lock Aluminum Fence and Railing which is located at: 211 Riverside Ct Greer, SC 29650 Toll Free Tel: 888-754-2301 Ron@swedgelock.com ; Web www.swedgelock.com
B.		Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.2 		SCOPE / APPLICATION
A.		Provide ADA Handrail systems at all locations specified in the Contract Documents.
2.3 		GRABRAIL ADA HANDRAIL SYSTEMS
A.		Grabrail Posts and Rails:
1.		Material: Aluminum 6063-T6 meeting or exceeding the requirements of ASTM B 429.
a.		Tensile Strength (Minimum): 30000 psi.
b.		Yield Strength (Minimum): 25000 psi.
c.		Allowable Yield Strength: 18000 psi.
d.		Modulus of Elasticity: 10100 ksi.
2.		Post Size: 1 1/2 inch Schedule 40:
a.		O.D.: 1.900 inches (48mm).
b.		I.D.: 1.500 inches (38mm).
c.		Wall: 0.200 inches (5.1mm).
3.		Rail Size: 1 1/2 inch Schedule 40:
a.		O.D.: 1.900 inches (48mm).
b.		I.D.: 1.610 inches (41mm).
c.		Wall: 0.145 inches (3.7mm).
2.4 		FABRICATI0N
A.		General:  Fabricate railings to comply with requirements indicated for design, dimensions, member sizes and spacing, details, finish, and anchorage, but not less than that required to support structural loads.
B.		Assemble railings in the shop to greatest extent possible to minimize field splicing and assembly.  Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations.  Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation.  Use connections that maintain structural value of joined pieces.
C.		Cut, drill, and punch metals cleanly and accurately.  Remove burrs and ease edges to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch, unless otherwise indicated.  Remove sharp or rough areas on exposed surfaces.
D.		Form work true to line and level with accurate angles and surfaces.
E.		Fabricate connections that will be exposed to weather in a manner to exclude water.  Provide weep holes where water may accumulate.
F.		Cut, reinforce, drill, and tap as indicated to receive finish hardware, screws, and similar items.
G.		Connections:  Fabricate railings with non-welded connections, unless otherwise indicated.
H.		Non-welded Connections:  Connect members with internal fittings.
I.		Form changes in direction as follows:
1.		By flush bends or by inserting prefabricated flush-elbow fittings.
J.		Form simple and compound curves by bending members in jigs to produce uniform curvature for each repetitive configuration required; maintain cross section of member throughout entire bend without buckling, twisting, cracking, or otherwise deforming exposed surfaces of components.
K.		Close exposed ends of railing members with prefabricated end fittings.
L.		Provide wall returns at ends of wall-mounted handrails, unless otherwise indicated.  Close ends of returns unless clearance between end of rail and wall is 1/4 inch or less.
M.		Brackets, Flanges, Fittings, and Anchors:  Provide wall brackets, flanges, miscellaneous fittings, and anchors to interconnect railing members to other work, unless otherwise indicated. External Flanges to be sand cast from aluminum alloy 535 with anodized finish and fastened directly to the post by means of two reverse knurl cup point set screws. Internal flanges to be sand cast from aluminum alloy 535, flanges to be covered with escutcheon plates.
N.		Fabricate splice joints for field connection using an epoxy structural adhesive if this is manufacturer's standard splicing method.  Fabricate anchorage devices capable of withstanding loads imposed by railings.  Coordinate anchorage devices with supporting structure.
2.5 		FINISHES
A.		Aluminum:
1.		Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system established by the Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes.
2.		Unless indicated otherwise, provide aluminum pipe with the following finish:
a.	Material:  AAMA 2604 - Polyester powder coating, 3 mil average film thickness.  Color: ___________.

EXECUTION

PART  3	  EXECUTION
3.1 		EXAMINATION
A.		Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B.		If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 		PREPARATION
A.		Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B.		Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
3.3 		INSTALLATION
A.		Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B.		Once installed, all handrails must be in compliance with the requirements of the all federal, state and local building codes.
3.4 		CLEANING / PROTECTION
A.		Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.		Remove all stains, dirt, grease, or other substances by washing all railings thoroughly using clean water and soap; rinse with clean water.
C.		Do not use acid solutions, steel wool, and other harsh abrasives.
D.		Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

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