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SECTION 055213 - PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

SECTION 055213 - PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Steel pipe and tube railings [5]MET-PIP.TUB.RAL-01.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 06 Section "Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry" for wood blocking for

anchoring railings.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Delegated Design: Design railings, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a

qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria
indicated.

B. General: In engineering railings to withstand structural loads indicated, determine allowable

design working stresses of railing materials based on the following:

1. Steel: 72 percent of minimum yield strength.

C. Structural Performance: Provide railings capable of withstanding the effects of gravity

loads and the following minimum loads and stresses within limits and under conditions
indicated:

1. Handrails:

a. Uniform load of 0.73 kN/m applied in any direction.

b. Concentrated load of 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. Uniform load of 0.73 kN/m applied in any direction.

b. Concentrated load of 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 0.22 kN applied horizontally on an area of 0.093 sq. m.

b. Uniform load of 1.2 kN/sq. m applied horizontally.

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c. Infill load and other loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.

D. Thermal Movements: Provide exterior railings that allow for thermal movements 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): 67 deg C, ambient; 100 deg C, 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.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Manufacturer's product lines of mechanically connected railings.

2. Railing brackets.
3. Grout, anchoring cement, and paint products.

B. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. For installed products indicated to comply with design loads, include structural
analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for
their preparation.

C. Samples for Initial Selection: For products involving selection of color, texture, or design.

D. 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. Sections of each distinctly different linear railing member, including handrails, top
rails, posts, and balusters.
2. Fittings and brackets.
3. Assembled Sample of railing system, made from full-size components, including top
rail, post, handrail, and infill. Sample need not be full height.

a. Show method of finishing members at intersections.

E. Welding certificates.

F. Qualification Data: For qualified Fabricator, Installer, Professional Engineer and Testing
Agency.

G. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified

testing agency, according to ASTM E 894 and ASTM E 935.

H. Warranty: Sample copy of manufacturer's proposed warranty complying with specified re-
quirements, and stating obligations, remedies, limitations, and exclusions of warranty.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to

practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engi-
neering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed
for installations of handrails and railings that are similar to those indicated for this Project in
material, design, and extent.

B. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing pipe and tube railings similar to
that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well
as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

C. Installer Qualifications: Fabricator of products.

D. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency, acceptable to Engineer,

with the experience and capability to conduct the testing indicated.

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

F. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following:

1. AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel."

1.6 STORAGE

A. Store handrails and railings in a dry, well-ventilated, weathertight place, and protect from
damage.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify actual locations of walls and other construction contiguous
with railings by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop
Drawings.

1.8 COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate installation of anchorages for 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.

B. Schedule installation so wall attachments are made only to completed walls. Do not support
railings temporarily by any means that do not satisfy structural performance requirements.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Pipe and Tube Railings Warranty: Provide complete warranty in which Manufacturer,
Contractor and Installer are jointly and severally responsible and agree to repair or replace
without limitations, all or any part of the pipe and tube railings specified in this section
which fails or becomes defective in materials or workmanship within specified warranty
period.

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1. All Pipe and Tube Railings are guaranteed to be of good material and workmanship
and free from defects that render it unserviceable for the use for which it is intended.
2. Warranty shall also include:

a. Installation and finishing that may be required due to repair or replacement of

defective pipe and tube railings.
b. Metal, sealants, adhesive, insulation, fasteners, and all other components of
pipe and tube railings specified in this section.

3. Failure includes, but is not limited to:

a. Deterioration in pipe and tube railings materials and coatings; other than due to
normal ageing and weathering; and any defects in adhesives, sealants, fixings,
coverings and other components of the work.

4. To be protected by the guarantee, pipe and tube railings products must be stored
suitable enclosure recommended and approved by the manufacturer of pipe and tube
railings items.
5. Warranty Period: Five (5) years Total Warranty from the date of issuing of the taking
over certificate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

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

products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the
following:

1. Steel Pipe and Tube Railings:

a. Pisor Industries, Inc.

b. Wagner, R & B, Inc.; a division of the Wagner Companies.

2.2 METALS, GENERAL

A. Metal Surfaces, General: Provide materials with smooth surfaces, without seam marks,
roller marks, rolled trade names, stains, discolorations, or blemishes.

B. Brackets, Flanges, and Anchors: Cast or formed metal of same type of material and finish
as supported rails, unless otherwise indicated.

2.3 STEEL AND IRON

A. Tubing: ASTM A 500 (cold formed) or ASTM A 513, Type 5 (mandrel drawn).

B. Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type F or Type S, Grade A, Standard Weight (Schedule 40),
unless another grade and weight are required by structural loads.

1. Provide galvanized finish for exterior installations and where indicated.

C. Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM A 36/A 36M.

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D. Castings: Either gray or malleable iron, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Gray Iron: ASTM A 48/A 48M, Class 30, unless another class is indicated or
required by structural loads.
2. Malleable Iron: ASTM A 47/A 47M.

2.4 FASTENERS

A. General: Provide the following:

1. Hot-Dip Galvanized Railings: Type 304 stainless-steel or hot-dip zinc-coated steel

fasteners complying with ASTM A 153/A 153M or ASTM F 2329 for zinc coating.

B. Fasteners for Anchoring Railings to Other Construction: Select fasteners of type, grade, and
class required to produce connections suitable for anchoring railings to other types of
construction indicated and capable of withstanding design loads.

C. Fasteners for Interconnecting Railing Components:

1. Provide concealed fasteners for interconnecting railing components and for attaching
them to other work, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Post-Installed Anchors: Torque-controlled expansion anchors or chemical anchors capable

of sustaining, without failure, a load equal to six times the load imposed when installed in
unit masonry and four times the load imposed when installed in concrete, as determined by
testing according to ASTM E 488, conducted by a qualified independent testing agency.

1. Material for Interior Locations: Carbon-steel components zinc-plated to comply with

ASTM B 633 or ASTM F 1941M, Class Fe/Zn 5, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Material for Exterior Locations: Alloy Group A1 stainless-steel bolts,
ASTM F 738M, and nuts, ASTM F 836M.

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: Select according to AWS specifications for metal alloy
welded.

B. Etching Cleaner for Galvanized Metal: Complying with MPI #25.

C. Galvanizing Repair Paint: High-zinc-dust-content paint for regalvanizing welds in steel,

complying with SSPC-Paint 20.

D. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D 1187.

E. Shop Primers: Provide primers that comply with Division 09 Section "High-Performance
Coatings."

F. Intermediate Coats and Topcoats: Provide products that comply with Division 09
Section "High-Performance Coatings."

G. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: Factory-packaged, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous

grout complying with ASTM C 1107.

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1. Provide grout specifically recommended by manufacturer for interior and exterior

applications.

H. Anchoring Cement: Factory-packaged, nonshrink, nonstaining, hydraulic-controlled

expansion cement formulation for mixing with water at Project site to create pourable
anchoring, patching, and grouting compound.

1. Water-Resistant Product: At exterior locations and where indicated provide

formulation that is resistant to erosion from water exposure without needing
protection by a sealer or waterproof coating and that is recommended by
manufacturer for exterior use.

2.6 FABRICATION

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 mm, 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 either welded or nonwelded connections, unless

otherwise indicated.

H. Welded Connections: Cope components at connections to provide close fit, or use fittings
designed for this purpose. Weld all around at connections, including at fittings.

1. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and
corrosion resistance of base metals.
2. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap.
3. Remove flux immediately.
4. At exposed connections, finish exposed surfaces smooth and blended so no roughness
shows after finishing and welded surface matches contours of adjoining surfaces.

I. Nonwelded Connections: Connect members with concealed mechanical fasteners and

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

1. Fabricate splice joints for field connection using an epoxy structural adhesive if this is
manufacturer's standard splicing method.

J. Form changes in direction as follows:

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1. As detailed.

K. Bend members in jigs to produce uniform curvature for each configuration required;
maintain cross section of member throughout entire bend without buckling, twisting,
cracking, or otherwise deforming exposed surfaces of components.

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

M. 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 6 mm or less.

N. Brackets, Flanges, Fittings, and Anchors: Provide wall brackets, flanges, miscellaneous
fittings, and anchors to interconnect railing members to other work, unless otherwise
indicated.

1. At brackets and fittings fastened to plaster, provide fillers made from crush-resistant
material, or other means to transfer wall loads through wall finishes to structural
supports and prevent bracket or fitting rotation and crushing of substrate.

O. Provide inserts and other anchorage devices for connecting railings to concrete or masonry
work. Fabricate anchorage devices capable of withstanding loads imposed by railings.
Coordinate anchorage devices with supporting structure.

P. For railing posts set in concrete, provide steel sleeves not less than 150 mm long with inside
dimensions not less than 13 mm greater than outside dimensions of post, with steel plate
forming bottom closure.

Q. Toe Boards: Where indicated, provide toe boards at railings around openings and at edge of
open-sided floors and platforms. Fabricate to dimensions and details indicated.

2.7 FINISHES, GENERAL

A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for
recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable,

temporary protective covering before shipping.

C. 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 the 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.

D. Provide exposed fasteners with finish matching appearance, including color and texture, of
railings.

2.8 STEEL AND IRON FINISHES

A. Galvanized Railings:

1. Hot-dip galvanize steel and iron railings, including hardware, after fabrication.
2. Comply with ASTM A 123/A 123M for hot-dip galvanized railings.
3. Comply with ASTM A 153/A 153M for hot-dip galvanized hardware.

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4. Do not quench or apply post galvanizing treatments that might interfere with paint
adhesion.
5. Fill vent and drain holes that will be exposed in the finished Work, unless indicated to
remain as weep holes, by plugging with zinc solder and filing off smooth.

B. For galvanized railings, provide hot-dip galvanized fittings, brackets, fasteners, sleeves, and
other ferrous components.

C. Preparation for Shop Priming: After galvanizing, thoroughly clean railings of grease, dirt,
oil, flux, and other foreign matter, and treat with metallic-phosphate process.

D. Apply shop primer to prepared surfaces of railings, unless otherwise indicated. Comply
with requirements in SSPC-PA 1, "Paint Application Specification No. 1: Shop, Field, and
Maintenance Painting of Steel," for shop painting. Primer need not be applied to surfaces to
be embedded in concrete or masonry.

E. Shop-Priming and Shop-Painting Finish: Provide polyurethane coating system for interior
and exterior handrails to comply with Division 09 Section "High-Performance Coatings"
with color as selected by Engineer from manufacturer’s full range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine plaster, 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.

3.2 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

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

B. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for installing railings. Set railings accurately
in location, alignment, and elevation; measured from established lines and levels and free of
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. Set posts plumb within a tolerance of 2 mm in 1 m.
3. Align rails so variations from level for horizontal members and variations from
parallel with rake of steps and ramps for sloping members do not exceed 5 mm in 3
m.

C. Corrosion Protection: Coat concealed surfaces of steel that will be in contact with grout,
concrete, masonry, wood, or dissimilar metals, with a heavy coat of bituminous paint.

D. Adjust railings before anchoring to ensure matching alignment at abutting joints.

E. Fastening to In-Place Construction: Use anchorage devices and fasteners where necessary
for securing railings and for properly transferring loads to in-place construction.

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3.3 RAILING CONNECTIONS

A. Nonwelded Connections:

1. Use mechanical or adhesive joints for permanently connecting railing components.

2. Use wood blocks and padding to prevent damage to railing members and fittings.
3. Seal recessed holes of exposed locking screws using plastic cement filler colored to
match finish of railings.

B. Welded Connections:

1. Use fully welded joints for permanently connecting railing components.

2. Comply with requirements for welded connections in Part 2 "Fabrication" Article
whether welding is performed in the shop or in the field.

C. Expansion Joints: Install expansion joints at locations indicated but not farther apart than
required to accommodate thermal movement. Provide slip-joint internal sleeve extending
50 mm beyond joint on either side, fasten internal sleeve securely to 1 side, and locate joint
within 150 mm of post.

3.4 ANCHORING POSTS

A. Use steel pipe sleeves preset and anchored into concrete for installing posts. After posts
have been inserted into sleeves, fill annular space between post and sleeve withnonshrink,
nonmetallic grout or anchoring cement, mixed and placed to comply with anchoring
material manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Cover anchorage joint with flange of same metal as post, welded to post after placing
anchoring material.

C. Leave anchorage joint exposed; wipe off surplus anchoring material; and leave 3-mm
buildup, sloped away from post.

D. Anchor posts to metal surfaces with oval flanges, angle type, or floor type as required by
conditions, connected to posts and to metal supporting members as follows:

1. For steel pipe railings, weld flanges to post and bolt to metal supporting surfaces.

3.5 ANCHORING RAILING ENDS

A. Anchor railing ends at walls with round flanges anchored to wall construction and welded to
railing ends or connected to railing ends using nonwelded connections, as applicable to
location and as detailed on Shop Drawings.

B. Anchor railing ends to metal surfaces with flanges bolted to metal surfaces and welded to
railing ends or connected to railing ends using nonwelded connections, as applicable to
location and as detailed on Shop Drawings.

3.6 ATTACHING HANDRAILS TO WALLS

A. Attach railings to wall with wall brackets, except where end flanges are used. Provide
brackets with 38-mm clearance from inside face of handrail and finished wall surface.

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Locate brackets as indicated or, if not indicated, at spacing required to support structural
loads.

1. Use type of bracket with flange tapped for concealed anchorage to threaded hanger
bolt.

B. Locate brackets as indicated or, if not indicated, at spacing required to support structural
loads.

C. Secure wall brackets and railing end flanges to building construction as follows:

1. For concrete and solid masonry anchorage, use drilled-in expansion shields and
hanger or lag bolts.
2. For hollow masonry anchorage, use toggle bolts.

3.7 ADJUSTING AND 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 as used for shop
painting to comply with SSPC-PA 1 for touching up shop-painted surfaces.

1. Apply by brush or spray to provide a minimum 0.05-mm dry film thickness.

B. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and repair
galvanizing to comply with ASTM A 780.

3.8 PROTECTION

A. Protect finishes of railings from damage during construction period with temporary
protective coverings approved by railing manufacturer. Remove protective coverings at
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 refinished in the field to the shop;
make required alterations and refinish entire unit, or provide new units.

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