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	SECTION 05720
	ORNAMENTAL HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** SecoSouth, Inc; guardrails with stainless steel cable or rod infill. . This section is based on cable fittings and rods made by SecoSouth, Inc. which is located at: 2050 34th Way Largo, Florida 33771 Tel: (727) 536-1924 (888) 535-7326 Fax: (727)539-6314 Email: info@SecoSouth.com www.secosouth.com [Click Here] for additional information SECO SOUTH is the largest manufacturing facility in the United States dedicated to supplying stainless steel cable and tie-bar assemblies for use in architectural and structural building applications. Together with our affiliate companies NAVTEC and LEWMAR, we form an organization with over fifty years of experience in the rigging industry. Our goal is to share this knowledge with design professionals to create innovative solutions in the construction industry for the new millennium. Whether its decorative, architectectural or structural, we have the experience and products to compliment your designs. We look forward to working with you. This specification can be used to specify either custom designed or standard pre-engineered systems.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Stainless steel railing framework with horizontal stainless steel cable infill.
		B.	Stainless steel railing framework with vertical stainless steel cable infill.
		C.	Stainless steel cable infill.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 02945 - Planting Accessories; Cable trellises.
		B.	Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Placement of anchors in concrete.
		C.	Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies: Placement of anchors in masonry.
		D.	Section 05150 - Wire Rope Assemblies.
		E.	Section 05510 - Metal Stairs: Handrails other than those specified in this section.
		F.	Section 06400 - Architectural Woodwork: Wood handrails.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ASTM A492 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire .
		B.	ASTM A555/A555M - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods.
		C.	ASTM A666 - Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
		D.	ASTM A 554 - Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing.
		E.	ASTM E985 - Standard Specification for Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Shop Drawings: Indicate profiles, sizes, connection attachments, anchorage, size and type of fasteners, finishes, and accessories.
		C.	Verification Samples: For connections and terminations to be used, one full sized sample of each. For type of cable to be used, 12 inches (304 mm) long sample, representing actual product.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Cable Fittings: Seco South , Inc., 2050 34th Way, Largo, FL 33771. ASD. Tel: (727) 536-1924. (888) 535-7326. Fax: (727)539-6314. Email: info@SecoSouth.com. www.secosouth.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	MATERAILS
		A.	Stainless Steel Wire: ASTM A 492 Type 316.
		B.	Stainless Steel Rod: ASTM A 555, Type 316.
		C.	Stainless Steel Fittings ASTM A 666, Type 316.
		D.	Stainless Steel Tubing: ASTM A, Grade:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following types.
			1.	Type 304.
			2.	Type 316.
		E.	Stainless Steel Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar ASTM A 666:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following types.
			1.	Type 304.
			2.	Type 316.
	2.3	HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS - GENERAL
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Check your local code for requirements relating to handrails/guardrails in general and cable railings in particular. Cable infill for guardrails is recommended to be spaced at no more than 2-1/2 in ( 64 mm) to 3 in (76 mm) on center. Cable assemblies require a significant amount of tension in order to minimize the deflection in the cable when a load is applied. Terminating points are very important since they ultimately support the tension cable. Terminating points for horizontal cable systems are the end posts the fittings connect to. Terminating points for vertical cable systems are the top and bottom horizontal components of the railing framework. The minimum dimensions for the terminating posts and corners of the railing framework are: Round posts, 0.145 in (3.7 mm) minimum wall thickness; square posts 0.120 in (3.1 mm) minimum wall thickness; angle posts 0.375 in (9.5 mm) minimum wall thickness; flat bars or plates 0.5 in (13 mm) minimum thick plate (Flat plate material must be doubled up and bridged by material between the Plates); 4 in by 6 in (102 mm by 152 mm) pressure treated wood posts.
		A.	Design, fabricate, and test handrail/guardrail assemblies in accordance with the most stringent requirements of ASTM E 985 and applicable local code.
		B.	See drawings for guardrail dimensions and configuration.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete article below if standard designed systems are not used. All systems below are stainless steel. Standard designed systems include a frame consisting of balusters and handra ils and infill consisting of cables , and cable terminations. The following standard systems are based on using either 3/16 in ( 5 mm) or 1/4 in ( 6 mm) dia , cables.
	2.4	STANDARD DESIGNED SYSTEMS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if not required. System below is a welded railing frame system designed for bolt in or core drilled applications.
		A.	System FB1-2000 Welded Railing Frame System:
			1.	Balusters: 1/2 in by 1-1/2 in (13 mm by 38 mm) welded flat bars bridged together with sections of stainless steel tubing which enclose the cable fittings.
			2.	Handrails: 1-1/2 in (38 mm) dia. stainless steel.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer for additional finishes available.
			3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: No. 320 non-directional satin.
			4.	Cable I nfill:
				a.	Cable Size:
				b.	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the cable sizes below. Refer to Paragraph "Cable and Cable Assemblies" below for other sizes of cable and available coatings (colors).
					1)	3/16 in (5 mm) dia.
					2)	1/4 in (6mm) dia.
				c.	Cable Terminations
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturers catalogue for descriptions of terminations available with this system. An example would be System 2100 stud-to-stud. Substitute the last two digits with the applicable termination number.
					1)	System 2100 Stud Terminations: System 21xx .
					2)	System 2200 Fork Terminations: System 22xx .
					3)	System 2400 Dome Head Terminations: System 24xx .
					4)	Sys tem 2500 Stemball Terminations: System 25xx .
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if not required. System below is designed for easy installation on the job site. All components are shipped separately and can be easily assembled on the site. Posts are predrilled for the cable system.
		B.	System SP1-2000 Component Railing System:
			1.	Balusters: 1-1/2 in (38 mm) square post component system.
			2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 in (38 mm) dia. stainless steel or wood (wood by others).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer for additional finishes available.
			3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: No. 320 non-directional satin.
			4.	Cable Infill:
				a.	Cable Size:
				b.	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the cable sizes below. Refer to Paragraph "Cable and Cable Assemblies" below for other sizes of cable and available coatings (colors).
					1)	3/16 in (5 mm) dia.
					2)	1/4 in (6mm) dia.
				c.	Cable Terminations
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturers catalogue for descriptions of terminations available with this system. An example would be System 2100 stud-to-stud. Substitute the last two digits with the applicable termination number.
					1)	System 2100 Stud Terminations: System 21xx .
					2)	System 2200 Fork Terminations: System 22xx .
					3)	System 2400 Dome Head Terminations: System 24xx .
					4)	System 2500 Stemball Terminations: System 25xx .
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if not required. System below is designed forboth bolt in or core drilled applications.
		C.	System FB2-2000 Welded Railing Frame System:
			1.	Balusters: 3/8 in by 1-1/2 in (9.5 mm by 38 mm) welded flat bar system.
			2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 in (38 mm) dia. stainless steel.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer for additional finishes available.
			3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: No. 320 non-directional satin.
			4.	Cable Infill:
				a.	Cable Size:
				b.	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the cable sizes below. Refer to Paragraph "Cable and Cable Assemblies" below for other sizes of cable and available coatings (colors).
					1)	3/16 in (5 mm) dia.
					2)	1/4 in (6mm) dia.
				c.	System 2300 Eye Cable Terminations:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Only the following terminations are available for this system. Delete terminations not applicable.
					1)	System 2305 eye to- inline turnbuckle to- eye .
					2)	System 2315 eye to- threaded eye turnbuckle .
					3)	System 2320 threaded eye turnbuckle to- threaded eye turnbuckle .
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if not required. System below is a welded railing system designed for both bolt in or core drilled applications.
		D.	System RP1-2000 Welded Railing System:
			1.	Balusters and Railing: 1.9 in (48 mm) dia. welded tube system.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer for additional finishes available.
			2.	Balusters and Railing Finish: No. 320 non-directional satin.
			3.	Cable Infill:
				a.	Cable Size:
				b.	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the cable sizes below. Refer to Paragraph "Cable and Cable Assemblies" below for other sizes of cable and available coatings (colors).
					1)	3/16 in (5 mm) dia.
					2)	1/4 in (6mm) dia.
				c.	Cable Terminations
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturers catalogue for descriptions of terminations available with this system. An example would be System 2100 stud-to-stud. Substitute the last two digits with the applicable termination number.
					1)	System 2100 Stud Terminations: System 21xx .
					2)	System 2200 Fork Terminations: System 22xx .
					3)	System 2400 Dome Head Terminations: System 24xx .
					4)	System 2500 Stemball Terminations: System 25xx .
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if not required. System below is similar to the FB1-2000 System except vertical balusters are bridged by small gusset plates instead of tubing.
		E.	System FB3 -2000 Welded Railing Frame System:
			1.	Balusters: 1/2 in by 1-1/2 in (13 mm by 38 mm) welded flat bars bridged together with gusset plates.
			2.	Handrails: 1-1/2 in (38 mm) dia. stainless steel.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer for additional finishes available.
			3.	Baluster and Handrail Finish: No. 320 non-directional satin.
			4.	Cable Infill:
				a.	Cable Size:
				b.	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the cable sizes below. Refer to Paragraph "Cable and Cable Assemblies" below for other sizes of cable and available coatings (colors).
					1)	3/16 in (5 mm) dia.
					2)	1/4 in (6mm) dia.
				c.	Cable Terminations
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturers catalogue for descriptions of terminations available with this system. An example would be System 2100 stud-to-stud. Substitute the last two digits with the applicable termination number.
					1)	System 2100 Stud Terminations: System 21xx .
					2)	System 2200 Fork Terminations: System 22xx .
					3)	System 2400 Dome Head Terminations: System 24xx .
					4)	System 2500 Stemball Terminations: System 25xx .
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if not required. System below is a vertical welded railing frame system desinged for bolt in or core drilled applications.
		F.	System UC1-2000 Welded Railing Frame System:
			1.	Frame Components: 3/8 in by 1-1/2 in (9.5 mm by 38 mm) flat bar vertical balusters and a 1-1/2 in (38 mm) "U" channel horizontal component.
			2.	Handrail: 1-1/2 in (38 mm) dia. stainless steel.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer for additional finishes available.
			3.	Finish: No. 320 non-directional satin.
			4.	Cable Infill:
				a.	Cable Size:
				b.	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the cable sizes below. Refer to Paragraph "Cable and Cable Assemblies" below for other sizes of cable and available coatings (colors).
					1)	3/16 in (5 mm) dia.
					2)	1/4 in (6mm) dia.
				c.	Cable Terminations
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturers catalogue for descriptions of terminations available with this system. An example would be System 2100 stud-to-stud. Substitute the last two digits with the applicable termination number.
					1)	System 2100: Stud-to-stud with cap nut and stud-to-stud with the ball end.
					2)	System 2100-TB: Tie-bar threaded to each end.
					3)	System 2410: Dome-head to stud.
					4)	System 2510: Stemball-to-stud.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** A custom designed cable assembly consists of three elements: 1) the cable which can be made up of strands, 2) an attachment fitting or termination at each end, and 3) a turnbuckle or adjustable threaded stud to apply tension to the cable.
	2.5	CABLE AND CABLE ASSEMBLIES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Stainless steel cables are used as the infill in guardrail assemblies. A Strand is referred to as 1 by the total numbers or wires in the strand. Cable or wire rope is groups of strands wound in a uniform helix around a core. All cables and fittings are of Type 316 stainless steel.
		A.	Cable Material: Stainless steel wire rope, ASTM A492 Type 316.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** 1 x 19 is used most frequently where minimal stretch is desired. Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for additional sizes of 1x19 strands.
		B.	Cables:
			1.	Cable Strand1x19:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs if 1x19 sized strands are used as cable.
				a.	1/8 inch (3 mm) diameter, 1,584 psi (10,921 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
				b.	3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter, 3,960 psi (27,303 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
				c.	1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter, 7,084 psi (48,842 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
				d.	3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter, 14,476 psi (99,808 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete Paragraph below of 7 x7 strands are not used as cable. A 7 x7 strand is flexible, medium strength and has medium stretch. Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for additional sizes of 1x7 strands.
			2.	Cable Strand 7 x7:
	NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs if using 7 X7 sized strands.
				a.	1/8 inch (3 mm) diameter, 1,657 psi (11,424 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
				b.	3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter, 3,609 psi (24,883 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
				c.	1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter, 5,949 psi (41,017 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
				d.	3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter, 11,701 psi (80,676 kPa) minimum breaking strength.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below is no PVC coating is desired. All cable assemblies are available with a PVC jacket extruded directly over the cable which is not removable.
			3.	PVC Cable Coating:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **The following are standard PVC colors that are available .
				a.	Color: White.
				b.	Color: Black.
				c.	Color: Clear.
				d.	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** If a custom color is desired, manufacturer required a minimum of 2,500 lin feet ( 762 M).
				e.	Color: ____________
		C.	Cable Fitting Attachments: Attach cable to fittings as follows:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **Delete one of the following methods for attaching fittings to cables. Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for types of swage and swageless fittings available.
			1.	Swage: Machine swaged with cold-forming press.
			2.	Swageless: Factory or field installed using a Norseman mechanical fitting.
			3.	Hand Crimp: Factory or field installed using hand crimp tool and special hand crimp fittings.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Cable assembly systems are combinations o f cables and fittings that attach the cable to posts or other supports. Delete all but one of the following five terminals for custom designed systems. If more than one type is required, be sure to indicate where each is to be used. Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for additional assemblies.
		D.	Stainless Steel Cable Assemblies: Cable assembly shall be sized to fit the cable.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for variations of each of the following cable assemblies including threaded studs, inline turnbuckles, threaded rods, smoothline turnbuckles, and deck toggles.
			1.	Cable Assembly System 02100: Threaded studs are placed at each end of the cable.
			2.	Cable Assembly System 02200: Fork style connections are placed at each end of the cable.
			3.	Cable Assembly System 02300: Eye Style connections are placed at each end of the cable.
			4.	Cable Assembly System 02400: Dome head style connections are placed at each end of the cable.
			5.	Cable Assembly System 02500: Stemball style connections ae places at each end of the cable.
	2.6	FABRICATION
		A.	Fit and shop assemble components in largest practical sizes for delivery to site.
		B.	Fabricate components with joints tightly fitted and secured. Provide spigots and sleeves to accommodate site assembly and installation.
		C.	Provide anchors and plates required for connecting railings to structure.
		D.	Exposed Mechanical Fastenings: Provide flush countersunk screws or bolts; unobtrusively located; consistent with design of component, except where specifically noted otherwise.
		E.	Supply components required for anchorage of fabrications. Fabricate anchors and related components of same material and finish as fabrication, except where specifically noted otherwise.
		F.	Exterior Components: Drill condensate drainage holes at bottom of members at locations that will not encourage water intrusion.
		G.	Grind exposed joints flush and smooth with adjacent finish surface. Make exposed joints butt tight, flush, and hairline. Ease exposed edges to small uniform radius.
		H.	Accommodate expansion and contraction of members and building movement without damage to connections or members.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Verify that field conditions are acceptable and are ready to receive work.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Supply items required to be cast into concrete or embedded in masonry with setting templates, for installation as work of other sections.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		B.	Install components plumb and level, accurately fitted, free from distortion or defects.
		C.	Anchor railings securely to structure.
		D.	Conceal bolts and screws whenever possible. Where not concealed, use flush countersunk fastenings.
		E.	Tension cables as recommended by cable fittings manufacturer.
	3.4	ERECTION TOLERANCES
		A.	Maximum Variation From Plumb: 1/4 inch (6 mm) per floor level, non-cumulative.
		B.	Maximum Offset From True Alignment: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
		C.	Maximum Out-of-Position: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
	END OF SECTION