B.                 Railing and handrail types shall be as specified    herein.

1.      Aluminum tube, pipe railing, and handrail as listed.

        C.                 All tapping, drilling and anchors required for the    installation of railings and handrails shall

be included in this work.

1.02               RELATED WORK

A.                 Submittals; Section 01340

B.                 Concrete work; Section 03310

C.                 Metal fabrications; Section 05525

1.03               PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

    1. Structural performance of railing and handrails. Provide railing and handrails capable of    

     withstanding the following structural loads without exceeding allowable design working 

     stress of materials for railings, handrails, anchors and connections.

1.      Top rail of guards:  capable of withstanding the loads applied as indicated.

a.       Concentrated load of 200 LBF applied at any point and in any direction.

b.      A uniform load of 50 lb. per linear ft. applied horizontally and concurrently with uniform load of 50 lb. per linear ft. applied vertically “downward”.

c.       Concentrated and uniform loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.

2.      Handrails not in service as top rails:  Capable of withstanding the following loads

applied as indicated.

a.       Concentrated load of 200 LBF applied at any point in any direction.

b.      Uniform load of 50 LBF / Ft. applied in any direction.

c.       Concentrated and uniform loads above need not be assumed to act concurrently.

3.      Infill area of guards:  Shall be capable of withstanding a horizontal concentrated load of

50 lbs. applied to 1 sq. ft. at any point in the system, including panels, intermediate rails, balusters, or other elements composing infill area.

a.       Load above need not be assumed to act concurrently with loads on top rails in

determining stress on guard.

1.04               SUBMITTALS

A.              Product Data:  For manufacturers product lines of handrails and railings assembled from    

           standard components.

1.      Include product data for grout, anchoring cement, and paint products.

B.             Shop drawings:  Show fabrication and installation of handrails and railings.  Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

C.             Samples for Initial Selection:  Manufacturer’s color charts showing the full range of colors available for products with factory-applied color finishes.

D.             Samples for Initial Selection:  Short sections of railing or flat sheet metal samples showing available mechanical finishes.

E.              Samples for Verification:  For each type of exposed finish required, prepared on components indicated below and of same thickness and metal indicated for the work.  If finishes involve normal color and texture variations, include sample sets showing the full range of variations expected.

1.      6 inch (150 mm) long sections of each different linear railing member, including hand-

rails and top rails.

2.      Fittings and brackets.

3.      Assembled samples of railings, made from full-size components, including top rail, post, handrail, and infill.  Show method of finishing members at intersections.  Samples need not be full height.

1.05               QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.               Source Limitations:  Obtain each type of railing through one source from a single

manufacturer.                                  

1.06               STORAGE

A.               Store handrails and railings in a dry, well-ventilated weather tight area.

1.07               PROJECT CONDITIONS

A.               Field Measurements:  Verify handrail and railing dimensions by field measurements before

fabrication and indicate measurements on shop drawings.  Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the work.

4.      Established Dimensions:  Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying

 the work, establish dimensions and proceed with fabricating handrails and railings  

 without field measurements.  Coordinate construction to ensure that actual dimensions 

 correspond to established dimensions.

1.08               COORDINATION

A.               Coordinate installation of anchorage for handrails and railings.  Furnish setting drawings,

templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry.  Deliver such items to project site in time for installation.

                             PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01      MANUFACTURERS           

A.               Available Manufacturers:  Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering

Products that may be incorporated into the work to include the following:

1.      Aluminum handrails and railings:

ALUMITECH

DIVISION OF JP ENTRPRISES, INC.

2142 CHAMPIONS WAY

NORH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

2.02      METALS

A.               General:  Provide metal free from pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations,

and other imperfections where exposed to view on finished units.

B.               Aluminum: Alloy and temper recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for type of

Use and finish indicated, and with not less than strength and durability properties of alloy and temper designated below for each aluminum form required.

1.        Extruded Bar and Tube:  ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), alloy 6063-T5/T52.

2.        Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube:  ASTM B 429, alloy 6063-T6.

3.        Drawn Seamless Tube:  ASTM B 210 (ASTM B 210M), alloy 6063-T832.

4.        Plate and Sheet:  ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), alloy 6061-T6.

5.        Die and Hand Forgings:  ASTM B 247 (ASTM B 247M), alloy 6061-T6.

6.        Castings:  ASTM B 26/B 26M, alloy A356-T6.

C.               Brackets, flanges, and anchors:  Cast or formed metal of same type of material and finish as

supported rails, unless otherwise indicated.

1.        Provide cast brackets with flange tapped for concealed anchorage to threaded hanger

bolt.

2.        Provide formed or cast brackets with predrilled hole for exposed bolt anchorage.

3.        Provide formed steel brackets with predrilled hole for bolted anchorage and with

snap-on cover that matches rail finish and conceals bracket base and bolt head. 

4.        Provide brackets with interlocking pieces that conceal anchorage.  Locate screws on

bottom of bracket.          

2.03                  FASTENERS

A.                 Fasteners for anchoring handrails and railings to other construction:  Select fasteners of

type, grade and class required to produce connections suitable for anchoring handrails and railings to other types of construction indicated and capable of withstanding design loads.

B.                 Fasteners for interconnecting handrail and railing components:  Use fasteners fabricated

from same basic metal as fastened metal, unless otherwise indicated.  Do not use metals that are corrosive or incompatible with material joined.

1.      Provide concealed fasteners for interconnecting railing components and for attaching

them to other work, unless exposed fasteners are unavoidable or standard fastening

method for handrail and railing indicated.

2.      Provide Phillips flat-head machine screws for exposed fasteners, unless otherwise

indicated.

C.                 Cast-in-place and post installed anchors:  anchors of type indicated below, fabricated from

Corrosion-resistant materials with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to six times the load imposed when installed in concrete, as determined by testing per ASTM E 488 conducted by a qualified, independent testing agency.

1.      Cast-in-place anchors.

2.      Chemical anchors.

3.      Expansion anchors.

2.04                  GROUT AND ANCHORING CEMENT

A.         Non-shrink, non-metallic grout:  Premixed, factory packaged, non-staining, non-corrosive,  non-gaseous, grout complying with ASTM C 1107. Provide grout specifically recommended by manufacturer for interior and exterior applications.

B.          Interior anchoring cement:  Factory packaged, non-shrink, non-staining, hydraulic-controlled expansion cement formulation for mixing with water at project site to create pourable anchoring, patching, and grouting compound.  Use for interior applications only.  

  2.05         FABRICATION

A.                 Assemble handrails and railing in 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.

B.                 Form changes in direction of railing members as follows:

1.      As detailed.

C.                 Mechanical connections:  Fabricate handrails and railings by connecting members with

railing manufacturer’s standard concealed mechanical fasteners and fittings, unless other-

wise indicated.  Fabricate members and fittings to produce flush, smooth, rigid, hairline joints.

D.                 Brackets, flanges, fittings, and anchors:  provide manufacturer’s standard wall brackets,

flanges, miscellaneous fittings, and anchors to connect handrail and railing members to other construction.

E.                  Provide inserts and other anchorage devices to connect handrails and railing to concrete or

masonry.  Fabricate anchorage device capable of withstanding loads imposed by handrails 

and railings.  Coordinate anchorage devices with supporting structure.

F.                  Shear and punch metals cleanly and accurately.  Remove burrs from exposed cut edges.

G.                 Cut, reinforce, drill, and tap components, as indicated, to receive finish hardware, screws,

and similar items.

H.                 Close exposed ends of railing members with prefabricated end fittings.

I.                    Provide wall returns at ends of wall-mounted handrails, unless otherwise indicated. Close

ends of returns, unless clearance between end of railing and wall is ¼ inch (6 ram) or less.

2.06                   FINISHES, GENERAL

A.                   Comply with NAAMM’s “Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products”

for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B.                   Appearance of finished work:  variations in appearance of abutting or adjacent pieces are

             acceptable if they are within one-half of the range of approved samples.  Noticeable

             variations in same piece are not acceptable.  Variations in appearance of other components

             are acceptable if they are within the range of approved samples and are assembled or

             installed to minimize contrast.

2.07                  ALUMINUM FINISHES

A.               Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system established by the Aluminum

Association for designating aluminum finishes.

B.               High performance organic coating finish:  AA-C12C42Rlx (Chemical finish: cleaned with

Inhibited chemicals; Chemical finish: acid chromate-fluoride-phosphate conversion coating;

Powder coating: as specified below).  Prepare, pre-treat, and apply coating to exposed metal

surfaces to comply with manufacturers’ written instructions.

1.      Tiger Drylac, Series 39, Polyester powder coating, 3 mil. Average film thickness

Complying with AAMA 2604-98, or equal. 

a.       Color and gloss:  As selected by architect from manufacturer’s full range of choices for color and gloss, including custom colors.  Selections might include up to four different selections for color.

                               PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01     EXAMINATION

A.           Examine substrates, where reinforced to receive anchors, to verify that locations of concealed

reinforcements have been clearly marked for installer.  Locate reinforcements and mark locations if not already done.  

3.02     INSTALLATION, GENERAL

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

B.           Cutting, fitting, and placement:  Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for installing

handrails and railings.  Set handrails and railings accurately in location, alignment, and elevation measured from established lines and levels and free from rack.

1.      Do not weld, cut, or abrade surfaces of railing components that have been coated or

finished after fabrication and that are intended for field connection by mechanical or

other means without further cutting or fitting.

2.      Align rails so variations from level for horizontal members and from parallel with rake

of steps and ramps for sloping members do not exceed ¼ inch in 12 feet (5mm in 3mm).

C.           Corrosion protection:  Coat concealed surfaces of aluminum and copper alloys that will be in

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

D.           Adjust handrails and railings before anchoring to ensure 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 fasteners where necessary

for securing handrails and railing and for properly transferring loads to in-place construction.

3.03     RAILING CONNECTIONS

A.           Non-welded connections:  Use mechanical joints for permanently connecting railing

components.  Use wood blocks and padding to prevent damage to railing members and

fittings.

3.04          CLEANING

A.         Touchup Painting:  Immediately after erection, clean field welds, bolted connections, and

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

3.05          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.

B.         Restore finishes damaged during installation and construction period so no evidence remains

of correction work.  Return items that cannot be finished in field to shop; make required

alterations and refinish entire unit, or provide new units.

 END OF SECTION 05720

                          Bahamas

                                          PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01              DESCRIPTION

Design, furnish and install fixed decorative Bahama sun screens system at all locations as indicated on plans.

1.02              REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with all applicable local codes.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

Submit product data describing fixed Decorative Bahama sun screen construction and standard details.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER

Decorative Bahama sun screen shall be manufactured by ALUMITECH,  2142 CHAMPIONS WAY, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

New Construction Department

Don Coquelin

Telephone-   954.325.6356

Fax-              954.345.6630

                                    2.02   CONSTRUCTION

A.      Bahamas: 

All permanent set components included but not limited to embedded anchor bolts, threaded cones, metal shields, headers, and sills must be protected against corrosion contaminated and damage at all times.

1)        Material:  Top and bottom frame, side frame, louver plate and louvers are all aluminum alloy.

2)       All screws and bolts to be 2024-T4 aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or galvanized steel with A 33 KSI minimum yields strength.

3)       All pop rivets shall be 1/8 or 3/16 diameter 6061-T6 aluminum alloy.

B.      Fastening System:

1)      Refer to Product Approvals Fastening Schedule for proper fasteners and spacing of  same.

2.03  FINISH

Manufacturer's standard 14 powder coat finish and colors.  Special colors are also available in a custom powder coat color.

                                   PART 3 - INSTALLATION

3.01 INSPECTION/FIELD MEASUREMENT

Inspect all surfaces to receive sun screens to assure these surfaces are flush, smooth and plumb.  Field measure all areas to receive sun screens for height and width dimension.

3.02      INSTALLATION

A.      Install Bahama sun screens in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, product data and code requirements.

B.       Coordinate design and installation with General Contractor and other subcontractor trades as necessary.

C.       Fit, align, adjust and secure Bahamas level and plumb.

3.03        CLEANING

Clean surfaces and accessories of grease, finger marks, and stains.

3.04        DEMONSTRATION

Instruct General Contractor/Owner or their agents on the proper use and care of the Bahama sun screen.

3.05   MANUFACTURER

Manufacture shall a minimum of 10 years shutter trade experience.  Installation crews shall be factory trained and have a minimum of 2 years experience installing the Bahama Sun Screen.

                                       Colonials

                                                 Hurricane Panels

                                        PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01   DESCRIPTION

Design, furnish and install removable storm panel system at all openings as indicated on plans.

1.02   REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with all applicable local codes.

1.03   SUBMITTALS

Submit product data describing storm panel construction and standard details.

                                   PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01  MANUFACTURER

Storm panels shall be manufactured by: Alumitech or equal.  2142 Champions Way

North Lauderdale, Fl 33068

New Construction Division

DON COQUELIN

Telephone – 954.325 6356

Fax -             954.345.6630

2.02   CONSTRUCTION

A.      Panels: Structural roll formed panels designed to overlap each other, securely fastened at top and bottom and at mid or third points as required by code.

1)       Panel Material: Structural metal panels of material and gauge as required to meet design criteria and code requirements.

2)       For ease of installation, provide punched keyhole slots in panels tops, bottoms and at mid or third points where required by code, as manufactured by Alumitech or equal.

3)       Panels shall have serrated edges for safety.

4)       Panels shall be designed to stack neatly flat on floor to minimize space.

B.      Fastening System: 

1)       Channel Mount: Where necessary, provide aluminum ceiling or wall channel with a minimum channel depth of 2.375"min., as manufactured by Alumitech or equal.  Where necessary, provide aluminum sill angle for flush mounting.  Provide corrosion resistant bolt and washered wing-nut at sill angle.

2)       Direct Mount:  Provide corrosion resistant bolt and anchor system flush with surface.  Provide quick installation keyhole punched panel system, including keyhole washer.

2.03   FINISH

1)       Channels:  Ceiling, wall and sill channels shall be corrosion resistant aluminum in mill finish or manufacturer's standard ESP colors.

2)       Panels:  Corrosion resistant aluminum or galvanized steel in mill finish.

                                            PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01   INSPECTION/FIELD MEASUREMENT

Inspect all surfaces to receive channel and/or panels to assure these surfaces are flush, smooth and plumb.  Field measures all areas to receive panels for channel lengths, panel height and width dimensions.

3.02   INSTALLATION

A.       Install channels and panels in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, product data and code requirements.

B.       Coordinate design and installation with General Contractor and other subcontractor trades as necessary.

C.       Fit, align, adjust and secure panels level and plumb.

D.       Openings above the first floor only accessible by ladders.  Shall receive the applicable pull-in panel system or Slide-Track System.

E.        Upon completion, mark panels for location, provide digital layout pictures and numbered corresponding layout diagram.  Store layout diagrams and hardware in weatherproof plastic container with lid.  Remove panels to storage area designated by General Contractor or Owner.

3.03   CLEANING

Clean channel surfaces and accessories of grease, finger marks and stains.

3.04   DEMONSTRATION

Instruct General Contractor/Owner or their agents on the proper use, care, installation, removal and maintenance of storm panels.