2.1.1
Metals
Metallic materials and products shall conform to Section 05500A
MISCELLANEOUS METAL. Metal components shall be furnished with factory
drilled holes. Components shall be free of excess weld and spatter. Metal
components with holes that will not be filled by hardware or hidden by
other components will be rejected. Structural steel products shall conform
to ASTM A 36/A 36M, ASTM A 500 and ASTM A 501.
2.1.2
Structural Tubing
ASTM A 500.
2.1.3
Steel Pipe and Fittings
Steel pipe shall conform to ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E or S, Grade B; standard
malleable iron fittings shall conform to ASTM A 47/A 47M.
2.1.4
Gray Cast Iron
Gray cast iron shall conform to ASTM A 48/A 48M Class 35 or better. The
Contractor shall provide castings manufactured true to pattern and
component parts that fit together in a satisfactory manner. Castings shall
be of uniform quality, free from blowholes, porosity, hard spots,
shrinkage, distortion, or other defects. Smooth castings shall be
well-cleaned by sand or shot blasting.
2.1.5
Cast Aluminum
Cast aluminum shall conform to ASTM B 26/B 26M and ASTM B 108. The
Contractor shall provide castings manufactured true to pattern and
component parts that fit together in a satisfactory manner. Castings shall
be of uniform quality, free from blowholes, porosity, hard spots,
shrinkage, distortion, or other defects. Smooth castings shall be
well-cleaned by sand or shot blasting.
2.1.6
Aluminum Alloy Products
Conform to ASTM B 209M ASTM B 209 for sheet plate, ASTM B 221M ASTM B 221
for extrusions and ASTM B 26/B 26M or ASTM B 108 for castings, as
applicable. Provide aluminum extrusions at least 3 mm 1/8 inch thick and
aluminum plate or sheet at least 1.3 mm 0.050 inch thick.
2.1.7
Anchors and Hardware
Anchors shall be provided, where necessary, for fastening site furnishings
securely in place and in accordance with approved manufacturer's
instructions. Anchoring devices that may be used, when no anchors are
otherwise specified or indicated, include anchor bolts, slotted inserts,
expansion shields for concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry;
machine carriage bolts for steel; and lag bolts and screws for wood.
Anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM A 307. Hardware shall be [stainless
steel] [brass] [zinc-plated][ zinc-chromate plated] [or] [galvanized steel]
in accordance with ASTM A 153/A 153M and compatible with the material to
which applied. All exposed hardware shall match in color and finish.
Mounting hardware shall be concealed, recessed, and plugged.
SECTION 02870
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