Decorative Metal Railings / Glazed Decorative Metal Railings

SECTION 057300 / 05 7313

DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS / GLAZED DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

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This guide specification section is intended for use in the preparation of a project specification section covering the CUBE Railing System by VIVA Railings, with either glass, cable, woven wire mesh, perforated metal, horizontal multiline or vertical picket. Other guide specifications are available from VIVA Railings covering the following railing systems:

Section 05 7300-01 - Decorative Metal Railings (BLADE Railing System with following infill options - glass, cable, woven wire mesh, perforated metal, horizontal multiline or vertical picket)

Section 05 7300-02 - Decorative Metal Railings (CIRCA Railing System with following infill options - glass, cable, woven wire mesh, perforated metal, horizontal multiline or vertical picket)

Section 05 7300-03 - Decorative Metal Railings (CUBE Railing System with following infill options - glass, cable, woven wire mesh, perforated metal, horizontal multiline or vertical picket)

Section 05 7300-04 - Decorative Metal Railings (TEE Railing System with following infill options - cable)

Section 05 7300-05 - Decorative Metal Railings (FIN Railing System with following infill options – glass, woven wire mesh or perforated metal infill options)

Section 05 7300-06 - Decorative Metal Railings (VIEW Structural Glass Railing System)

Section 05 7300-07 - Decorative Metal Railings (SOLO Railing System with following infill options - glass, woven wire mesh or perforated metal)

Section 05 7300-08 - Decorative Metal Railings (SHOE Structural Glass Railing System)

Section 05 7300-09 - Decorative Metal Railings (SABRE Structural Glass Railing System)

Section 05 7300-10 - Decorative Metal Railings (VISIO Structural Glass Railing System)

Section 05 7300-11 - Decorative Metal Railings (iRail LED illuminated Railing System)

Section 05 7300-12 - Decorative Metal Railings (FSR Free Standing Rail System)

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PART 1  - GENERAL

1.1  SUMMARY

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VIVA Railings 05 7300-XXX Decorative Metal Railings

CUBE Railing System 11/13/08

A.  Section Includes:

1.  Stainless steel railing system with [glass] [cable] [woven wire mesh] [perforated metal] [horizontal multiline] [vertical picket] infill.

Coordinate the following paragraphs with other sections in the project manual.

B.  Related Sections:

1.  Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.

1.2  REFERENCES

In the following paragraphs, retain only those reference standards that are used elsewhere in this section.

A.  American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (www.ansi.org) Z97.1 - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Material Used in Buildings.

B.  ASTM International (ASTM) (www.astm.org):

1.  A240/A240M – Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications.

2.  A554 - Standard Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing.

3.  C1048 - Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT, Coated and Uncoated Glass.

4.  E985 - Standard Specification for Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings.

C.  National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) (www.naamm.org) AMP 503 - Finishes for Stainless Steel.

1.3  SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A.  Design Requirements:

1.  Design railings to conform to Building Code requirements.

2.  Design railings to withstand following minimum loads:

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a.  [50] [__] pounds per linear foot applied in any direction at top, transferred via attachments and supports to building structure.

b.  Concentrated [200] [__] pound load applied in any direction at any point along top, transferred via attachments and supports to building structure.

c.  Design infill to withstand minimum uniform load of [50] [__] pounds per square foot applied horizontally.

d.  Uniform and concentrated loads do not need to be applied simultaneously.

B.  Fabricate railings in accordance with ASTM E985.

1.4  SUBMITTALS

Limiting submittals to only those actually required helps to minimize liability arising from the review of submittals. Minimize submittals on smaller, less complex products.

Include the following for submission of shop drawings, product data, and samples for the Architect's review.

A.  Submittals for Review:

1.  Shop Drawings: Show railing locations, component dimensions, fabrication and assembly details, and attachments.

2.  Product Data: Manufacturer’s descriptive data including system description, components, and finishes.

3.  Samples:

a.  Minimum [18] [__] inch tall railing system samples showing post assembly.

b.  Infill: [12] [__] inches long [glass] [cable] [woven wire mesh] [perforated metal] [horizontal multiline] [vertical picket].

c.  Rail: Minimum [12] [__] inch long railing system samples showing top rail, hand rail.

Include the following for submission of sustainable design submittals.

B.  Sustainable Design Submittals:

1.  Regional Materials: State distance from point of manufacture (fabrication) to Project site.

2.  Recycled Materials: State percentage of recycled content and whether content is post-consumer or pre-consumer.

1.5  QUALITY ASSURANCE

The following paragraphs specify a minimum level of experience required of the parties performing the work of this section. Retain if required, and edit to suit project requirements.

A.  Installer Qualifications: Minimum [2] [__] years [documented] experience in work of this Section.

B.  Railing System:

1.  System components: Pre-engineered, designed by licensed Professional Structural Engineer.

2.  Attachments to building structure: Designed by Professional Structural Engineer licensed in State in which project is located.

C.  Perform Work in accordance with ASTM E985.

Include the following paragraph for a mockup when required for review of components and workmanship. Edit to suit project requirements. Delete for smaller, less complex projects.

D.  Mockup:

1.  Provide mockup of railing system, minimum [4] [__] feet long x full height.

2.  Show framing, infill, handrail, attachments, and accessories.

3.  Locate [where directed. ] [____.]

4.  Approved mockup may [not] remain as part of the Work.

Include the following paragraph for a pre-installation conference when required. Edit to suit project requirements. Delete for smaller, less complex projects.

E.  Pre-Installation Conference:

1.  Convene pre-installation conference approximately [2] [__] weeks prior to beginning work of this Section.

2.  Attendance: [Contractor,] [Construction Manager,] Architect, railing fabricator, and railing installer.

3.  Review:

a.  Installation methods for frame components attaching to supporting construction.

b.  Installation, adjusting, and protection of railing system.

c.  Coordination with other work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1  MANUFACTURERS

A.  Contract Documents are based on CUBE Railing System by VIVA Railings, 1454 Halsey Way Carrollton, TX 75007, 972-353-VIVA (8482), mailto: , www.vivarailings.com.

B.  A minimum of Ten (10) years experience manufacturing & installing products meeting or exceeding the specifications; provide a single source (Turnkey) solution of in-house Design, Engineering, Manufacturing & Installation.

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C.  Any substitution request shall comply with Division 1 requirements and submitted 30 days prior to bid date, to be considered. Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]

2.2  MATERIALS

A.  Stainless Steel:

1.  Shapes: ASTM A240/A240M, [Type 304] [Type 316].

2.  Tube: ASTM A554, [Type 304] [Type 316].

3.  Finish: No. 6 Satin, 380 grit.

4.  Minimum [__] percent recycled content; post consumer plus one-half pre-consumer.

Include the following for glass infill panels; edit to suit project requirements.

B.  Posts:

1.  2 inch square stainless steel tubing with monolithic casted top pyramid cap.

2.  Mounting method: [Top.] [Fascia.] [Core.]

3.  Glass mountings: Stainless steel, [adjustable spider type] [clamps]

PART 1

C.  Infill:

1.  Glass

a.  Type: Clear tempered meeting requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and ASTM C1048, Type 1 transparent flat, Class 1 clear, Quality q3 glazing select, Kind FT fully tempered.

**** OR ****

b.  Type: [Bronze] [Gray] [____] tinted tempered; ANSI Z97.1 and ASTM C1048, Type 1 transparent flat, Class 2 tinted heat absorbing and light reducing, Quality q3 glazing select, Kind FT fully tempered.

c.  Thickness: [3/8] [1/2] inch.

d.  Edges chamfered and polished.

**** OR ****

Include the following one paragraphs for cable infill.

2.  Cable:

a.  Material: 1 x 19, Type 316 stainless steel strand, left-hand lay, per dimensional properties contained in MIL-W-87161.

b.  Finish: Mill.

c.  Diameter: [3/16 inch, minimum breaking strength of 4000 pounds.]

d.  Orientation: [Horizontal.] [Slope parallel to stair pitch.] [As indicated on Drawings.]

e.  Spacing: [Maximum [__] inches on center.] [As indicated on Drawings.]

f.  Cable Hardware Components: Hardware substantially concealed inside end posts wherever practical.

g.  Minimum [__] percent recycled content; post consumer plus one-half pre-consumer.

**** OR ****

Include the following for Woven Wire Mesh infill; contact VIVA Railings for options.

3.  Woven Wire Mesh:

a.  Wire Mesh In-fill with 1”x1” U-channel Box framed, mitered, fully welded and finished.

b.  Wire Mesh Patterns: Various, select from http://vivarailings.com/infills/

c.  Minimum [__] percent recycled content; post consumer plus one-half pre-consumer.

**** OR ****

Include the following for Perforated Metal Panel infill; contact VIVA Railings for options.

4.  Perforated Metal Panels: 11 gage perforated stainless steel panels with 1”x1” C-channel Box framed, mitered, fully welded and finished.

a.  Pattern PMRO-0610

1)  Hole Size: 0.236 inch (6mm) diameter.

2)  Hole Spacing: 0.394 inch (10mm) centers.

3)  Open Area: 40%.

b.  Pattern PMRO-1014

1)  Hole Size: 0.394 inch (10mm) diameter.

2)  Hole Spacing: 0.551 inch (14mm) centers.

3)  Open Area: 40%.

c.  Pattern PMSQ-1013

1)  Hole Size: 0.394 inch (10mm) square.

2)  Hole Spacing: 0.512 inch (13mm) centers.

3)  Open Area: 56%.

d.  Pattern PMSL-0325

1)  Hole Size: 0.118 x 0.984 inch (3 x 35 mm) Slot.

2)  Hole Spacing: 0.315 (8mm) vertical, 1.378 (35mm) horizontal centers.

3)  Open Area: 43%.

e.  Pattern PMSL-1122

1)  Hole Size: 0.433 x 0.866 inch (11 x 22 mm) Slot.

2)  Hole Spacing: 1.063 (27mm) vertical, 0.787 (20 mm) horizontal centers.

3)  Open Area: 39%.

**** OR ****

Include the following for multiline infill.

5.  Multiline Infill:

a.  1/2 inch diameter stainless steel tubing spaced 4 inches on center.

**** OR ****

Include the following paragraphs for picket infill.

6.  Picket:

a.  ½” diameter vertical pickets at [Maximum [4] [__] inches on center.] [As indicated on Drawings.]

D.  Top Rail:

1.  [1.5] [2] inch diameter stainless steel round tubing

PART 2**** OR ****

1.  [2] inch diameter stainless steel [Red Oak] [Maple] Cherry] wood rail.

PART 3**** OR ****

1.  LED illuminated Rail: 1.5 inch diameter Viva Railings iRail, LED light bar sealed by an aluminum housing encased in a clear resin which is outdoor wet-location listed with following specifications:

a.  Power: Input: 100-120V AC / 200-240V AC / Output: 12V DC / Driver: 30W, 60W, 100W, 200W.

b.  Rating: IP67

c.  Power Consumption: [Med Output 2.16 watts per/ft] [High Output 4.32 watts per/ft].

d.  Light Color–Cool White (6000K-7000K) / Warm White (3000K-3500K)

e.  Light Output: [Warm White Med Output-120 Lumens/Ft.] [Cool White Med Output 120 Lumens/Ft.] [Cool White High Output-270 Lumens/Ft.]

f.  Lens: [Clear] [Opaque], Flat profile

E.  Handrail:

1.  [1.5] [2] inch diameter stainless steel round tubing

PART 2**** OR ****

1.  [2] inch diameter stainless steel [Red Oak] [Maple] Cherry] wood rail.

PART 3**** OR ****

1.  LED illuminated Rail: 1.5 inch diameter Viva Railings iRail, LED light bar sealed by an aluminum housing encased in a clear resin which is outdoor wet-location listed with following specifications:

a.  Power: Input: 100-120V AC / 200-240V AC / Output: 12V DC / Driver: 30W, 60W, 100W, 200W.

b.  Rating: IP67

c.  Power Consumption: [Med Output 2.16 watts per/ft] [High Output 4.32 watts per/ft].

d.  Light Color–Cool White (6000K-7000K) / Warm White (3000K-3500K)

e.  Light Output: [Warm White Med Output-120 Lumens/Ft.] [Cool White Med Output 120 Lumens/Ft.] [Cool White High Output-270 Lumens/Ft.]

f.  Lens: [Clear] [Opaque], Flat profile

F.  Wall Mounted Rail:

2.  [1.5] [2] inch diameter stainless steel round tubing

PART 4**** OR ****

1.  [2] inch diameter stainless steel [Red Oak] [Maple] Cherry] wood rail.

PART 5**** OR ****

1.  LED illuminated Rail: 1.5 inch diameter Viva Railings iRail, LED light bar sealed by an aluminum housing encased in a clear resin which is outdoor wet-location listed with following specifications:

a.  Power: Input: 100-120V AC / 200-240V AC / Output: 12V DC / Driver: 30W, 60W, 100W, 200W.

b.  Rating: IP67

c.  Power Consumption: [Med Output 2.16 watts per/ft] [High Output 4.32 watts per/ft].

d.  Light Color–Cool White (6000K-7000K) / Warm White (3000K-3500K)

e.  Light Output: [Warm White Med Output-120 Lumens/Ft.] [Cool White Med Output 120 Lumens/Ft.] [Cool White High Output-270 Lumens/Ft.]

f.  Lens: [Clear] [Opaque], Flat profile

2.3  ACCESSORIES

A.  Anchors: Type best suited to application.

B.  Wall Brackets for Rail: With non-exposed fasteners

2.4  FABRICATION

A.  Fabricate railings in accordance with approved Shop Drawings.