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PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read and conform to:

1. The General Conditions of the Contract CCDC 2,

2. Section 00 73 00, Supplementary Conditions CCDC
2,
3. The Sections of Division 1.

2. All work of this Section to conform to the appropriate

requirements of the most recent edition of the Ontario
Building Code.

3. Coordinate work of this Section, and other related

Sections, to ensure satisfactory and expeditious
completion of the Work.

4. Review and update all work schedules with Consultant

on a regular basis.

5. Examine the Work of this, and all related Sections to

confirm the extent, location, quality, and condition
prior to commencing.

6. Discontinue work during severe rain, wind, heat, cold,

or other such inclement weather and monitor time lost
in relation to Environment Canada daily norms. Lost
time will only be considered where actual conditions
exceed norms.

1.2 SUMMARY

1. Furnish all labour, materials, equipment and services

necessary to perform the Work of this Section as
specified.

2. Protect, and repair as necessary, all materials adjacent

to, or affected by this Work.

3. Remove and dispose of existing railing and panel

system, as specified and as indicated.

4. Install new aluminum railing with perforated metal

panels, as specified and as directed.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

1. Submit shop drawings showing design of aluminum

railing system in accordance with Division 1.

Shop drawings shall be sealed by a Professional

Engineer registered in the Province of Ontario.

2. Shop drawings shall show cuts, copes, connections,

holes, fasteners, anchors, types, sizes, spacing of posts,
welds and all relevant dimensions.

3. Upon request, obtain from aluminum railing

manufacturer and submit to Consultant copy of test
data from certified independent testing laboratory
confirming compliance with applicable codes and
standards.

4. Before work commences, verify in writing that

materials submitted and approved are mutually
compatible and are compatible with existing materials.
Support verification with manufacturer(s) data and/or
certification.

5. If a material submitted and approved is not suitable for

verification and/or certification, submit alternate
material for verification and certification for review by
Consultant and approval by Owner.

6. Provide colour samples for review by Consultant and

approval by Owner of materials exposed to view at
completion of the Work.

7. Upon request, submit Material Safety Data Sheets.

1.4 REFERENCES

1. OBC (2012)
2. CSA CAN3 S157-05 “Strength Design in Aluminum”.
3. CSA W47.2-M1987 (R2009) “Certification of Companies
for Fusion Welding of Aluminum”.
4. CSA W59-03 “Welded Steel Construction”
5. CSA W59.2 M91 (R2008) “Welded Aluminum
Construction”.
6. ASTM E894 “Standard Test Method for Anchorage of
Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for
Buildings.

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7. CAN 3-S157-M & ASTM E935-13e1 “Standard Test

Methods for Performance of Metal Railing Systems for
Buildings”.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. All aluminum railings and related components shall be

by the same manufacturer.

2. All aluminum railings and related components shall be

installed by a Contractor approved by the manufacturer.
Provide written evidence of approval from
manufacturer.

3. Installers shall have a minimum of five (5) years proven

experience in the application of the products, systems
and assemblies specified herein.

4. Employ only fully trained and skilled workers and

execute work in strict accordance with railing
manufacturer's requirements.

5. Arrange for railing manufacturer's technical

representative to attend site meeting with Contractor
and Consultant prior to the commencement of the work
to discuss the installation procedures and unique
conditions.

6. Arrange, and make allowance for all inspections and

tests considered necessary by the Consultant.
Inspections and tests may be conducted by the
Consultant and/or his designated representative as
approved by the Owner.

7. Conduct, and pay for, tests required to conform to the

minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code
and its referenced documents. Confirm all tests and
provide the results to the Consultant immediately upon
availability.

1.6 JOB MOCK-UP

1. Submit a mock-up sample of the railing section for

Consultant’s and Owner’s review and approval prior to
fabrication.

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2. Submit paint samples to the Consultant and Owner for

selection of colour for all prefinished aluminum
components.

3. Obtain written approval of mock-up sample of railing

section prior to commencement of the Work.

1.7 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1. Deliver all materials in original unopened packaging

with manufacturer(s)’ labels intact.

2. Store all materials in such a manner so as to protect

them from precipitation, ground moisture and
temperature extremes by use of weatherproof
coverings and raised platforms. Interior storage shall
be employed when and where necessary.

3. Obtain Owner’s approval of the location and extent of

all on-site storage areas.

4. Handle all materials in a careful manner ensuring that

no unsightly conditions or otherwise damaged material
is incorporated into the Work.

5. Do not stockpile materials on or over suspended

concrete slabs.

6. Take all necessary precautions to protect prefinished

metal surfaces against scratching.

1.8 PROTECTION

1. Before shipment, protect railings and finish surfaces

against damage, crate, wrap or package for shipment
and storage.
2. Take all necessary precautions to ensure paint
surfaces are not scratched during hoisting and
erection.

3. Maintain squareness of railings during hoisting and

installation.

1.9 WARRANTY

1. Guaranty work of this Section against all defects and

deficiencies in materials and workmanship for a five (5)

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year period from the date of Substantial Performance

of the Work.

2. Submit each Warranty:

1. identifying the party as warrantor/guarantor.

2. issued in both the Contractor’s and Owner’s names.
3. including labor and materials necessary to remove,
replace, and/or repair the defective products
originally provided as part of the Work and any
adjacent damaged materials.

3. Promptly notify, respond to, and correct, at no expense

to the Owner, any defects or deficiencies that are
reported or become apparent within the warranty
period.

4. Notify the Owner and Consultant, in writing, of the

schedule and particulars related to the execution of
any warranty work.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

1. Aluminum Railing shall be based on GRECO panel

railing system, with aluminum custom extrusion GAR-
R8 Top Rail.

2. Aluminum Structural Shapes: CSA HA Series-M, Type

6005-T6, Type 6351-T6, or Type 6061-T6.

3. Sheet Aluminum: CSA Type 5052 H32.

4. Aluminum custom extrusions shall be alloy 6005A-T6 or

6061-T6.

5. Fasteners: All screws for fastening aluminum members

shall be corrosive resistant self-tapping screws.

6. Bolts and lag screws shall be stainless steel 304

series. Screws for fastening aluminum members shall
be corrosive resistant self-tapping screws.

7. Bolts and lag screws shall be grade 304 stainless steel

and conform to ASTM A307.

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8. Anchors shall be stainless steel 304 series. Anchor

bolts for concrete slabs and walls shall be expansion
anchoring system.

9. Top handrail shall be a rounded profile. All changes in

direction of the top handrail (i.e. at corners, returns,
etc.) shall be equipped with a prefabricated sleeve to
splice the sections of the top handrail together.

Mitering of adjacent sections of the handrail will not be

accepted.

10. All components of railing shall be fabricated of similar

metal. All associated hardware, including shims,
anchor bolts, screws, washers, nuts etc., shall be
corrosion resistant material.

2.2 FABRICATION

1. Fabricate railings square, plumb, straight and true with

all joints neatly and accurately aligned and fastened
and protected with sleeves.

2. Remove burrs from cut sections.

3. Make punches or drilled holes in components clean and

accurately spaced without deformation to components.

4. Fabrication practices shall follow those for steel, as

indicated in CSA/CAN3-S16-14, except as otherwise
modified by CSA/CAN3-S157--05

5. All welding shall be done with gas metal arc welding

(MIG).

6. Welding operators and procedures shall be to CSA

Standard W47.2.

7. Base plates shall have a minimum 10 mm diameter

drain hole.

2.3 FINISHES

1. Finish all aluminum components by polyester

electrostatic powder coating.

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2. Pre-treat all metal components as recommended by

coating manufacturer and apply coating in strict
accordance with manufacturer’s printed directions.

3. Ensure appearance is visibly free from flow lines,

streaks, sags, and blisters.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

1. Before installation, take critical site measurements to

verify dimensions, tolerances, and method of
attachment with other work.

2. Beginning of installation means acceptance of existing

conditions.

Report in writing to the Consultant any conditions that

will adversely affect masonry repairs.

3.2 INSTALLATION

1. Give at least three (3) days written notice to

Consultant and Owner before starting work on site.

2. Conform to the latest Ministry of Labour, Occupational

Health and Safety Act requirements during installation
of the work.

3. Take site measurements to ensure that railings are

fabricated to fit surrounding construction, around
obstructions and projections in place, as shown on the
drawings, and to suit service locations.

4. Install railings plumb, true, square, straight, level, and

accurately and tightly fitted together and to
surrounding construction.

5. Provide stainless steel anchor bolts, washers, nuts,

sleeves, brackets, clips and other items necessary for
secure installation of the railings.

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3.3 CLEANING

1. Repair areas of bare metal, welds and shop applied

finishes in field only with the approval of the
Consultant.

2. Clean off dirt on surfaces resulting from installation.

Wash surfaces with a solution of mild detergent in
warm water, applied with soft, clean wiping cloths.
Wipe surfaces clean.

3. Touch up coating where damaged during transport or

installation. Use material approved by the
manufacturer.

3.4 CLEAN UP

1. At the completion of the Work each day remove and

properly store all debris, garbage, and excess
materials. Regularly and frequently dispose of such
material in an approved manner.

2. Upon completion of the Work, clean up all debris,

excess materials, and equipment and remove from the
site.

3. Leave work areas in a tidy safe and secure condition at

the end of each work period.

4. Cleaning shall be in accordance with the requirements

detailed in Section 01 74 00, Cleaning and Waste
Management.

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