SECTION 05720 ORNAMENTAL HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** American Railing Systems; aluminum, stainless steel; picket, glazed, and pipe rail. This section is based on the products of American Railing Systems Inc., which is located at: 1813 McClelland Avenue Erie, PA 16510 Tel: (814) 899-7677 Tel: (888) RAIL MFG (toll free) Fax: (814) 899-0743 Fax: (888) FAX PLANS Email: ars@americanrailing.com www.americanrailing.com In addition to custom railings, American Railings makes 5 standard types of railings which are specified in this section: aluminum picket guard rails, aluminum guard rails with glazed panels, aluminum pipe picket guard rails, stainless steel pipe picket guard rails, and miscellaneous custom pipe handrails. American Railings can certify railings designed to meet building code requirements for loading, open area, and accessibility requirements. SECTION 05720 - ORNAMENTAL HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS, Copyright 2001, The Architect's Catalog, Inc. ***************************************************************** PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. ***************************************************************** A. Guard rails at stairs, balconies, and ______. B. Handrails at stairs and ramps. 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required. ***************************************************************** A. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Other railings. 1.3 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: Show layout, dimension, spacings, and anchorage; include field measured dimensions of spaces where railings are to be installed, if critical to proper fit. D. Manufacturer's Certification: Certify that railings have been designed to meet the design criteria of the specified code; include all conditions or limitations of the design necessary to achieve the necessary strength for the loading specified. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected. ***************************************************************** E. Selection Samples: For each colored finish specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable Manufacturer: American Railing Systems Inc; 1813 McClelland Avenue, Erie, PA 16510. ASD. Tel: (814) 899-7677 or (888) RAIL MFG (toll free). Fax: (814) 899-0743 or (888) FAX PLANS. Email: ars@americanrailing.com. www.americanrailing.com. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions. ***************************************************************** B. Substitutions: Not permitted. C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. 2.2 HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** American Railings makes 5 standard types of railings. The standard types are aluminum picket guard rails, aluminum guard rails with glazed panels, aluminum pipe picket guard rails, stainless steel pipe picket guard rails, and miscellaneous custom pipe handrails. Select the type or types required and delete the others. If more than one type is required, edit the specification to indicate where each is to be used. Indicate which code the railings are to be designed to meet. ***************************************************************** A. Guard Rails: Extruded aluminum, picket style. 1. Design Criteria: BOCA National Building Code, 1996. 2. Design Criteria: _____ code which requires ____________. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs. Heavier posts may need to be specified for specific code loading requirements. Verify capacity with manufacturer. ***************************************************************** 3. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square. 4. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square, 1/8 inch (3 mm) wall thickness. 5. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square, 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) wall thickness. 6. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square, 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) wall thickness. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following three paragraphs. The first is a generic design for standard railings. The second is the minimum dimension usually required for heavy duty loadings. Enter the model number if the design or appearance is important - 16 standard shapes are available, see manufacturer's catalog. ***************************************************************** 7. Top Rail: Minimum 2 inches (50 mm) wide by 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) high. 8. Top Rail: Minimum 3 inches (76 mm) wide by 2 inches (50 mm) high. 9. Top Rail: ________. 10. Bottom Rail: Inverted channel, same width as posts, 1 inch (25 mm) high, 0.085 inch (2.2 mm) wall thickness; maximum 4 inches (102 mm) from bottom of rail to top of ground surface. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraph if not required. ***************************************************************** 11. Intermediate Rail: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide by 7/8 inch (22 mm) high, spaced 4 inches (102 mm) clear from bottom of top rail. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following four pickets. ***************************************************************** 12. Pickets: 3/4 inch (19 mm) square. 13. Pickets: 1 inch (25 mm) square. 14. Pickets: 1 inch (25 mm) diameter. 15. Pickets: 3/4 by 1-1/2 inches (19 by 38 mm). ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following three picket spacings. ***************************************************************** 16. Picket Spacing: 4 inches (102 mm) on center. 17. Picket Spacing: 5 inches (127 mm) on center. 18. Picket Spacing: 6 inches (152 mm) on center. 19. Post Spacing: 60 inches (1524 mm) on center, maximum. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two post mountings. ***************************************************************** 20. Post Mounting: Posts welded to cast aluminum shoes, shoes anchor bolted into substrate. 21. Post Mounting: Minimum 6 inches (150 mm) embedded into concrete. 22. Rail Ends: Top and bottom rails abutting walls anchored in wall clip allowing thermal movement; aluminum cap on free ends. 23. Connections: Concealed fasteners; mechanically fastened using stainless steel self-tapping screws and aluminum pop rivets; weep holes where connections would interfere with free draining of trapped water. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following finishes. Those listed are commonly used and available, but any finish suitable for aluminum is possible -- consult manufacturer prior to specifying. Baked enamel and powder coat finishes come in white and bronze as standard, but any color is available. ***************************************************************** 24. Finish: Anodized, clear. 25. Finish: Anodized, dark bronze. 26. Finish: Anodized, medium bronze. 27. Finish: Anodized, light bronze. 28. Finish: Baked enamel, bronze. 29. Finish: Baked enamel, white. 30. Finish: Powder coated, bronze. 31. Finish: Powder coated, white. 32. Finish: Fluoropolymer (Kynar(r)/Hylar(r)) coated, ______. 33. Finish: _______________. B. Guard Rails: Extruded aluminum, with glass panels between posts. 1. Design Criteria: BOCA National Building Code, 1996. 2. Design Criteria: _____ code which requires ____________. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs. Heavier posts may need to be specified for specific code loading requirements. Verify capacity with manufacturer. ***************************************************************** 3. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square. 4. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square, 1/8 inch (3 mm) wall thickness. 5. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square, 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) wall thickness. 6. Posts: 2 inches (50 mm) square, 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) wall thickness. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following three paragraphs. The first is a generic design for standard railings. The second is the minimum dimension usually required for heavy duty loadings. Enter the model number if the design or appearance is important - 16 standard shapes are available, see manufacturer's catalog. ***************************************************************** 7. Top Rail: Minimum 2 inches (50 mm) wide by 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) high. 8. Top Rail: Minimum 3 inches (76 mm) wide by 2 inches (50 mm) high. 9. Top Rail: ________. 10. Bottom Rail: 2 inch (50 mm) square tube with glazing rabbet on top; maximum 4 inches (102 mm) from bottom of rail to top of ground surface. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. If intermediate rail is used, the glass slips up into the rabbet in the rail and then down into the bottom rabbet, eliminating the need for removable stops. ***************************************************************** 11. Intermediate Rail: 2 inch (50 mm) square tube with glazing rabbet on bottom, spaced 4 inches (102 mm) clear from bottom of top rail. 12. Glazing Stops: Removable aluminum tubes, 3/4 inch (19 mm) square. 13. Glazing: 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick clear fully tempered glass; 1/2 inch (12 mm) clearance between edge of glass and posts. 14. Glazing Mounting: Glazing set on blocks in bottom rabbet and against top stop with foam strip separating glass from aluminum; secured with black rubber compression glazing gasket pressed between bottom rabbet and glass and between top stop and glass. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two post mountings. ***************************************************************** 15. Post Mounting: Posts welded to cast aluminum shoes, shoes anchor bolted into substrate. 16. Post Mounting: Minimum 6 inches (150 mm) embedded into concrete. 17. Rail Ends: Top and bottom rails abutting walls anchored in wall clip allowing thermal movement; aluminum cap on free ends. 18. Connections: Concealed fasteners; mechanically fastened using stainless steel self-tapping screws and aluminum pop rivets; weep holes where connections would interfere with free draining of trapped water. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following finishes. Those listed are commonly used and available, but any finish suitable for aluminum is possible -- consult manufacturer prior to specifying. Baked enamel and powder coat finishes come in white and bronze as standard, but any color is available. ***************************************************************** 19. Finish: Anodized, clear. 20. Finish: Anodized, dark bronze. 21. Finish: Anodized, medium bronze. 22. Finish: Anodized, light bronze. 23. Finish: Baked enamel, bronze. 24. Finish: Baked enamel, white. 25. Finish: Powder coated, bronze. 26. Finish: Powder coated, white. 27. Finish: Fluoropolymer (Kynar(r)/Hylar(r)) coated, ______. 28. Finish: _______________. C. Guard Rails: Extruded aluminum, pipe picket type. 1. Design Criteria: BOCA National Building Code, 1996. 2. Design Criteria: _____ code which requires ____________. 3. Posts and Rails: 1-1/2 inch Schedule 40 pipe, 1.9 inches (48 mm) outside diameter. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraph if not required. ***************************************************************** 4. Intermediate Rail: Spaced 4 inches (102 mm) clear from bottom of top rail. 5. Pickets: 3/4 inch Schedule 40 pipe, 1.05 inches (27 mm) outside diameter. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following three picket spacings. ***************************************************************** 6. Picket Spacing: 4 inches (102 mm) on center. 7. Picket Spacing: 5 inches (127 mm) on center. 8. Picket Spacing: 6 inches (152 mm) on center. 9. Post Spacing: 60 inches (1524 mm) on center, maximum. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two post mountings. ***************************************************************** 10. Post Mounting: Posts welded to cast aluminum shoes, shoes anchor bolted into substrate. 11. Post Mounting: Minimum 6 inches (150 mm) embedded into concrete. 12. Rail Ends: Top and bottom rails abutting walls anchored in wall clip allowing thermal movement; aluminum cap on free ends. 13. Connections: Posts and rails fully welded; pickets punched into rails; weep holes for free draining of trapped water. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following finishes. Those listed are commonly used and available, but any finish suitable for aluminum is possible -- consult manufacturer prior to specifying. Baked enamel and powder coat finishes come in white and bronze as standard, but any color is available. ***************************************************************** 14. Finish: Anodized, clear. 15. Finish: Anodized, dark bronze. 16. Finish: Anodized, medium bronze. 17. Finish: Anodized, light bronze. 18. Finish: Baked enamel, bronze. 19. Finish: Baked enamel, white. 20. Finish: Powder coated, bronze. 21. Finish: Powder coated, white. 22. Finish: Fluoropolymer (Kynar(r)/Hylar(r)) coated, ______. 23. Finish: _______________. D. Guard Rails: Type 304 stainless steel, pipe picket type. 1. Design Criteria: BOCA National Building Code, 1996. 2. Design Criteria: _____ code which requires ____________. 3. Posts and Rails: 1-1/2 inch Schedule 10 pipe, 1.9 inches (48 mm) outside diameter. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraph if not required. ***************************************************************** 4. Intermediate Rail: Spaced 4 inches (102 mm) clear from bottom of top rail. 5. Pickets: 3/4 inch, Schedule 10 pipe, 1.05 inches (27 mm) outside diameter. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following three picket spacings. ***************************************************************** 6. Picket Spacing: 4 inches (102 mm) on center. 7. Picket Spacing: 5 inches (127 mm) on center. 8. Picket Spacing: 6 inches (152 mm) on center. 9. Post Spacing: 60 inches (1524 mm) on center, maximum. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two post mountings. ***************************************************************** 10. Post Mounting: Posts welded to stainless steel flange, flanges anchor bolted into substrate. 11. Post Mounting: Minimum 6 inches (150 mm) embedded into concrete. 12. Rail Ends: Top and bottom rails abutting walls anchored in wall clip allowing thermal movement; stainless steel cap on free ends. 13. Connections: Posts and rails fully welded; pickets punched into rails; weep holes for free draining of trapped water. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following finishes. ***************************************************************** 14. Finish: Mill finish. 15. Finish: Satin, No.4. 16. Finish: Satin, No.6. E. Handrails at Stairs and Ramps: Pipe railing type. 1. Size and configuration as indicated on drawings. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. Other pipe and tube sizes are available. ***************************************************************** 2. Material: Extruded aluminum pipe, 1-1/2 inch Schedule 40, 1.9 inches (48 mm) outside diameter. 3. Material: Type 304 stainless steel pipe, 1-1/2 inch Schedule 10, 1.9 inches (48 mm) outside diameter. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. The second two options are not available for stainless steel. ***************************************************************** 4. Joints: Coped and fully welded with welds ground smooth. 5. Joints: Coped and fully welded; no grinding required. 6. Joints: Top rail continuous; posts and other rails connected with mechanical internal splice sleeve tee fittings. 7. Top Rail to Post Connection at Open Ends: 4 or 6 inch (100 or 150 mm) radius elbow connection. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two post mountings. ***************************************************************** 8. Post Mounting: Posts welded to cast aluminum shoes, shoes anchor bolted into substrate. 9. Post Mounting: Minimum 6 inches (150 mm) embedded into concrete. 10. Wall Mounting: Extruded aluminum wall bracket; size to provide minimum of 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) clear space between top rail and wall. 11. Rail Ends at Wall: Anchored in wall clip allowing thermal movement. ***************************************************************** ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the finish not applicable. Coated and color anodized finishes are available for aluminum but are not particularly suitable for surfaces which are subject to wear like handrails. See railings above for options. ***************************************************************** 12. Aluminum Finish: Anodized, natural. 13. Stainless Steel Finish: Satin, No.4. 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. Anchor railings securely, in accordance with conditions of design criteria. 3.4 PROTECTION A. Protect installed products until completion of project. B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION