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	SECTION 05720
	ORNAMENTAL HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Couturier Iron Craft, Inc.; ornamental handrails and railings; custom and standard preassembled. This section based on products made by Couturier Iron Craft, Inc., which is located at: 5050 West River Drive P. O. Box 308 Comstock Park, MI 49321-0308 Toll Free Te1: (800) 670-6123 Te1: (616) 784-6780 Fax: (616) 784-5077 Email: couturier@couturierironcraft.com www.couturierironcraft.com
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
		A.	Custom fabricated ornamental railing systems.
		B.	Stainless steel handrails, balusters and fittings.
		C.	Aluminum handrails, balusters and fittings.
		D.	Brass handrails, balusters and fittings.
		E.	Structural glass railing systems.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Placement of anchors in concrete.
		B.	Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies: Placement of anchors in masonry.
		C.	Section 05510 - Metal Stairs: Handrails associated with standard metal stairs.
		D.	Section 05520 - Handrails and Railings: Handrails other than decorative handrails specified in this section.
		E.	Section 05710 - Monumental Stairs: Railing associated with monumental stairs.
		F.	Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Wood handrails.
		G.	Section 08800 - Glazing: Glass baluster infill.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section. These standards apply to metal components only.
		A.	ASTM A123/A 123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products; 2001a.
		B.	ASTM A780 - Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings; 2001.
		C.	ASTM C1048 - Standard Specification for Heat Treated Flat Glass, Coated and Uncoated Glass.
		D.	AWS D 1.1 - Structural Welding Code - Steel; 2002.
		E.	NAAMM AMP 510 - Metal Stairs Manual; 1992, Fifth Edition.
		F.	SSPC Paint 20 - Zinc-Rich Primers (Type I, "Inorganic," and Type II, "Organic"); 1982 (Ed. 2000).
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	[ www.arcat.com/arcatcos/cos31/arc31706.cfm "Product Data ] substantiating compliance with Contract Documents. Include manufacturer's installation instructions.
		C.	Shop Drawings: Submit Shop Drawings for stairs and railings.
			1.	Include plans, elevations, and details.
			2.	Show connection and accessory items and locations for anchor and bolt installation.
			3.	Include design loads, structural calculations, and material properties.
			4.	Provide Shop Drawings signed and sealed by structural engineer licensed in the state in which Project is located.
		D.	Railing Sample: 12 inch long Sample illustrating color, finish, sheen, and concealed connection detail.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following if no glass railings on project.
		E.	Glass Sample: Submit 12 inch by 12 inch size glass illustrating color, thickness, and edge conditions.
		F.	Supply installation templates, required reinforcing, and recessed anchorage devices in timely fashion to installers of related work that will receive products of this section.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Single Source Responsibility: Work of this section shall be designed, fabricated, shipped and installed by a single source company that has specialized in ornamental handrails and railings with ten years minimum experience.
		B.	Installer Qualifications: Installation shall be performed by the fabricator or a company acceptable to the fabricator.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
		B.	Store in a weather tight location and protect from corrosion, distortion, and other damage during delivery storage and handling.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Couturier Iron Craft, Inc., which is located at: P. O. Box 308 5050 West River Dr. ; Comstock Park, MI 49321-0308; Toll Free Tel: 800-670-6123; Tel: 616-784-6780; Fax: 616-784-5077; Email: request info; Web: www.couturierironcraft.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	MATERIALS
		A.	Stainless Steel Tubing: ASTM A554, Type 304.
		B.	Stainless Steel Bars, Shapes, and Moldings: ASTM A276, Type 304.
		C.	Brass Tubing: ASTM B135 (ASTM B135M), Alloy CDA 260 yellow brass.
		D.	Aluminum Tubing: ASTM B221 (B221M) extruded tubes, Alloy 6063-T52.
		E.	Aluminum Reinforcing: ASTM B221 (B221M) extruded shapes, Alloy 6061-T6.
		F.	Aluminum Bars, Shapes, and Moldings: ASTM B221 (B221M) extruded shapes, Alloy 6063-T52.
		G.	Glass: Tempered glass complying with ASTM C 1048.
	2.3	TUBE RAILINGS
		A.	Consistency: Provide visible components of same alloy and components that are free of surface blemishes where exposed to view in finished installation.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete basic materials not required; delete options not required under each material retained. If more than one type is required, edit text to identify locations for each unique combination, add a schedule to the end of this section, or place a schedule on the drawings.
		B.	Material: Stainless steel tubing.
			1.	Tubing Diameter: 1.9 inches (48 mm).
			2.	Thickness: 16 gage; 0.065 inches (1.7 mm).
			3.	Elbows and Tees: Flush design.
			4.	Dimensions and Configurations: As indicated on Drawings.
			5.	Assembly: Welded.
			6.	Decorative Flanges for Embedded Posts:
				a.	Circular, collard cover plate, no screw holes, for setting in concrete.
			7.	Wall Mounted Components: Components necessary to support railing with 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) clearance from wall, and as follows:
				a.	Underslung support brackets:Supports at maximum 60 inches (1524 mm).
				b.	Wall return without support: Terminates 1/4 inch (6 mm) from side wall.
				c.	Fasteners: Exposed.
				d.	Fasteners: Concealed.
			8.	Picket Rail Components: Pickets of 5/8 inch (15 mm) stainless steel, shape and lengths as indicated.
			9.	Finish: Stainless No. 4 satin.
			10.	Finish: Stainless No. 8 polished.
		C.	Material: Brass tubing.
			1.	Tubing Diameter:1.9 O.D. (48mm).
			2.	Elbows and Tees: Flush design.
			3.	Dimensions and Configurations: As indicated on Drawings.
			4.	Assembly: Welded.
			5.	Assembly: Splice locks with set screws.
			6.	Decorative Flanges for Embedded Posts:
				a.	Circular collared cover plate, no screw holes, for setting in concrete.
			7.	Wall Mounted Components: Components necessary to support railing with 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) clearance from wall, and as follows:
				a.	Underslung Support Brackets: Supports at maximum 60 inches (1524 mm).
				b.	Wall Return: Terminates 1/4 inch (6 mm) from side wall.
				c.	Fasteners: Exposed.
				d.	Fasteners: Concealed.
			8.	Finish: Satin brass.
			9.	Finish:Bright brass.
			10.	Sealer: Clear sealer coating.
		D.	Material: Aluminum Schedule 40 pipe.
			1.	Diameter: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm).
			2.	Elbows and Tees: Flush design.
			3.	Dimensions and Configurations: As indicated on Drawings.
			4.	Assembly: Welded.
			5.	Assembly: Splice locks with set screws.
			6.	Decorative Flanges for Embedded Posts: Circular collared cover plate, no screw holes, for setting in concrete.
			7.	Wall Mounted Components: Components necessary to support railing with 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) clearance from wall, and as follows:
				a.	Underslung Support Brackets: Supports at maximum 60 inches (1524 mm).
				b.	Wall Return: Terminates 1/4 inch (6 mm) from side wall.
				c.	Fasteners: Exposed.
				d.	Fasteners: Concealed.
			8.	Finish: Clear anodized.
			9.	Finish: Factory painted.
	2.4	STRUCTURAL GLASS RAILING SYSTEM
		A.	Railings:Tempered glass structural balusters mounted in aluminum bottom rail, with metal top rail and accessories.
			1.	Design to resist minimum uniform lateral loading of 50 pounds per linear foot (8,8 kN/m).
			2.	Design to resist minimum concentrated lateral load of 200 pounds (91 kg) at any point 42 inches (1067 mm) above finished floor.
			3.	Mounting: Concealed, with top of bottom rail flush with finished floor.
			4.	Mounting: Side mounted to fascia, with top of bottom rail flush with finished floor.
			5.	Mounting: Exposed.
			6.	Mounting: As detailed on Drawings.
		B.	Glass: 1/2 inch (12 mm) tempered float glass.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Rails below are standard. Other diameter top rails are available, ranging from 1.9 inch (48 mm) to 4 inches (102 mm).
		C.	Top Rail: Channel tubing with rabbet for glass, with matching welded miter corners, end caps, and internal splice connectors.
			1.	Material: Bright finish brass; 0.10 inch (2.54 mm).
				a.	Diameter: 1.9 inches (48 mm).
				b.	Diameter: 2-1/2 inch (64 mm).
			2.	Material: Satin finish brass; 16 gage, 0.065 inch (1.65 mm).
				a.	Diameter: 1.9 inches (48 mm).
				b.	Diameter: 2-1/2 inch (64 mm).
			3.	Material: Bright finish stainless steel; 16 gage, 0.065 inch (1.65 mm).
				a.	Diameter: 1.9 inches (48 mm).
				b.	Diameter: 2-1/2 inch (64 mm).
			4.	Material: Satin finish stainless steel; 16 gage, 0.065 inch (1.65 mm).
				a.	Diameter: 1.9 inches (48 mm).
				b.	Diameter: 2-1/2 inch (64 mm).
			5.	Material: Clear anodized aluminum.
				a.	Size: 1.9 inches (48 mm) diameter; 0.109 inch (2.78 mm) thickness.
				b.	Size: 2-1/2 inches (64 mm) diameter; 0.125 inch (3.18 mm) thickness.
		D.	Handrails: Metal tubing handrail fastened to glass balusters at heights indicated.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Handrails attached to glass balusters are optional. If required, glass must be predrilled with proper holes before tempering.
			1.	Material: Bright finish brass, 1.9 inches (48 mm) in diameter.
			2.	Material: Satin finish brass, 1.9 inches (48 mm) in diameter.
			3.	Material:Bright finish stainless steel, 1.9 inches (48 mm) in diameter.
			4.	Material: Satin finish stainless steel, 1.9 inches (48 mm) diameter.
			5.	End Caps: Match handrails.
			6.	End Caps: Decorative black plastic.
			7.	Brackets: Self-aligning type, matching handrails.
			8.	Brackets: Cast wall brackets, matching handrails.
			9.	Brackets: Tubular wall brackets, matching handrails.
			10.	Dimensions and Configurations: As indicated on Drawings.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
		B.	Verify that reinforcement and anchoring devices are the correct type, have been located correctly, and have been installed properly.
		C.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
	3.2	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install ornamental railings plumb and level and in full accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		B.	Locate railings as indicated on Drawings and at heights that are in accordance with applicable code.
		C.	Anchor to substrates in strict accordance with tested anchorage system, free from distortion or defects detrimental to appearance or performance.
	3.3	CLEANING AND PROTECTION
		A.	Remove manufacturer's protective coverings from exposed surfaces after installation.
		B.	Clean surfaces using materials and methods as recommended by manufacturer.
		C.	Protect finishes from damage during construction period with temporary protective coverings acceptable to the manufacturer.
		D.	After installation of system is complete, advise General Contractor of methods necessary for protection until Substantial Completion.
	END OF SECTION