SECTION 32 31 00

DECORATIVE METAL FENCES AND GATES

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Ornamental welded steel fence system. (Estate)
B.	Ornamental welded steel fence enclosure system with wood or composite pickets. (Estate Enclosure System)
C.	Ornamental rackable welded steel fence system. (Versai (V2) Commercial)
D.	Ornamental rackable welded steel fence system. (Versai Residential)
E.	Ornamental rackable welded steel fence system. (Versai Assurance (V2) Commercial)
F.	Ornamental rackable welded steel fence system. (Versai Assurance Residential)
G.	Ornamental rackable welded steel fence system. (Versai (V3) Industrial)
H.	Ornamental rackable mechanically locked fence system. (Titan Industrial)
I.	Ornamental rackable mechanically locked fence system. (Titan Commercial)
J.	Ornamental rackable aluminum fence system. (A2 Commercial)
K.	Ornamental rackable aluminum fence system. (Athens Residential)
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
B.	Section 02 20 00 - Earthwork.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM).
1.	ASTM A123 - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
2.	ASTM A500 - Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
3.	ASTM A653 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
4.	ASTM B117 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
5.	ASTM D523 - Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss.
6.	ASTM D714 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints.
7.	ASTM D822 - Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings.
8.	ASTM D1654 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments.
9.	ASTM D2244 - Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates.
10.	ASTM D2794 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact).
11.	ASTM D3359 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.
12.	ASTM F593 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs.
13.	ASTM F1908 - Standard Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas.
14.	ASTM F2049 - Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriers for Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family Residential Use Outdoor Play Areas.
15.	ASTM F2408 - Standard Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Galvanized Steel Tubular Pickets.
16.	ASTM F2957 - Standard Specification for Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems.
B.	American Welding Society (AWS): AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code - Steel
C.	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 2008. Public playground safety handbook. Bethesda, MD: CPSC. http://www.spcs.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
B.	Manufacturer's printed product information indicating material compliance and specified options are to be submitted prior to installation. Submit manufacturer's product data sheets on each product to be used.
C.	Shop drawings shall include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. Drawings must be submitted for approval and be approved prior to installation. 
D.	Design data which verifies compliance with design loads specified in Performance Requirements Article. Design data shall be signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
E.	Submit samples for initial color selection. Submit samples of each specified finish. 
1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturing company with engineering and fabrication of custom fencing and gate systems for a minimum of 15 years.
B.	Installation company with experienced in manufacturer's products for a minimum of 5 years. The Contractor shall provide trained laborers with prior experience in the type of construction involved as well as experience installing the materials and techniques specified.
C.	Obtain each fence system and gates through one source from a single manufacturer.
1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Upon delivery to the jobsite, inspect all materials for damage that might have occurred during shipment. 
B.	Handle and store materials in manufacturer's packaging until materials are ready to be installed. Store materials in such a way as to prevent damage and theft. 
1.7	PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.	Verify actual locations of walls and other construction contiguous with fencing and gates by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on shop drawings. Provide allowance for trimming and fitting onsite.
1.8	COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING
A.	Coordinate installation of anchorages for fencing and gates. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to the Project Site in time for installation.
B.	Schedule installation so wall attachments are made only to completed walls. Do not support systems temporarily by any means that do not satisfy structural performance requirements.
1.9	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard 10 year limited warranty, from the date of purchase, against defects in materials and workmanship including protection against cracking, peeling, blistering, and corrosion (rusting).
B.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard 20 year limited warranty, from the date of purchase, against defects in materials and workmanship including protection against cracking, peeling, blistering, and corrosion (rusting).
C.	Fortress Fence Products V3 materials include a 20-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase, for defects in material and workmanship, including protection against cracking, peeling, blistering and corrosion (rusting). Refer to 20 Year Warranty Sheet.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Fortress Fence Products, which is located at:<BR />1720 N. First St.<BR />Garland, TX 75040<BR />Toll Free Tel: 866-323-4766<BR />Email: request info (todds@fortressbp.com);Web: https://fortressbp.com 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Substitutions: Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
2.2	SITE FENCING AND GATES
A.	Ornamental Welded Steel Fence Systems:
1.	Basis of Design: Estate Privacy Fence Systems as manufactured by Fortress Fence Products, a division of The Fortress Company.
a.	Materials:
1)	Rails and pickets shall be cold-rolled steel formed and welded tubing with a Grade A minimum tensile strength of 45,000 psi (310 MPa) conforming to ASTM A653 and have a G60 zinc coating, 0.60 oz./ft2 (0.18 kg/m2) in accordance with ASTM A653. 
2)	Posts shall be cold-rolled steel formed and welded tubing with a Grade A minimum tensile strength of 45,000 psi (310 MPa) conforming to ASTM A653, have a G60 zinc coating, 0.60 oz./ft2 (0.18 kg/m2) in accordance with ASTM A653 and have a powder-coated factory finish.
b.	Components:
1)	Rails: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) square, 16 gauge.
2)	Pickets and Attachment Bars: 3/4 inch (19 mm) square, 19 gauge.
3)	Posts: 3 inch (76 mm) square, 14 gauge.
c.	Gates: Provide manufacturer's standard gates and hardware.
d.	Fabrication:
1)	Fence Panels: Fabricated in standard length of 94-7/8 inches (2410 mm) to hold 15 each 5-1/2 inch (140 mm) boards. Panels shall be 75-1/8 inch (1908 mm) high to hold 72 inch (1829 mm) boards. Panels shall comply with requirements indicated for materials, thickness, design, and details of construction.
2)	Welded connections shall comply with AWS standards for recommended practice in shop welding.
3)	Components shall be accurately cut and drilled to receive hardware, fasteners, and accessories.
4)	Fence panel shall be capable of meeting structural test load capabilities for a residential fence system referenced in table 2 of ASTM 2409.
5)	Fence panel shall be capable of meeting coating performance requirements in table 3 of ASTM 2409.
2.	Finish:
a.	Materials are coated with the Fortress Guard process including galvanization, zinc phosphate, and architectural grade powder coat.
b.	Metal parts shall be assembled and finished individually prior to shipment.
c.	Galvanized steel fence components shall be cleaned with a non-petroleum solvent followed by the application of a sealing zinc phosphate coating.
d.	Immediately after sealing, a powder finish coating is applied by the electrostatic spray process. This consists of a thermosetting carboxyl polyester resin top coat with a minimum dry film thickness of 50 microns.
B.	Ornamental Welded Steel Fence Enclosure Systems:
1.	Basis of Design: Estate Fence Enclosure Systems as manufactured by Fortress Fence Products, a division of The Fortress Company.
a.	Enclosure Systems: Single. Size: 13 x 13 ft (396 x 396 mm).
b.	Enclosure Systems: Double. Size: 13 x 25 ft 3 (396 x 762 mm).
c.	Materials:
1)	Rails and pickets shall be cold-rolled steel formed and welded tubing with a Grade A minimum tensile strength of 45,000 psi (310 MPa) conforming to ASTM A653 and have a G30 zinc coating, 0.30 oz./ft2 (0.09 kg/m2) in accordance with ASTM A653. 
2)	Posts shall be cold-rolled steel formed and welded tubing with a Grade A minimum tensile strength of 45,000 psi (310 MPa) conforming to ASTM A653, have a G30 zinc coating, 0.30 oz./ft2 (0.09 kg/m2) in accordance with ASTM A653 and have a powder-coated factory finish.
d.	Components:
1)	Rails: 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) square, 16 gauge. Pre-drilled with wood screws provided for each attachment.
2)	Fence Pickets: Designed to accept 1 x 6 x 72 inch (25 x 150 x 1829 mm).
a)	Material: Wood.
b)	Material: Composite.
3)	Posts: 3 inch (76 mm) square, 14 gauge. 
a)	Length: 120 inches (3048 mm)
4)	Posts: 6 inch (150 mm) square, Wall Thickness: 3/16 inches ( mm).
a)	Length: 108 inches (2743 mm)
5)	Pressed Dome Cap: 6 inches (150 mm).
6)	Pressed Dome Cap: 3 inches (75 mm).
7)	Heavy Duty Bracket.
e.	Gates: Provide manufacturer's standard gates and hardware.
1)	Gate Size (LxH): 
2)	Pro-Series Hinge.
3)	Pro Serie Fork Latch.
4)	ProSeries Drop Rod.
f.	Fabrication:
1)	Fence Panels: 71 x 75-1/16 inches (1803 x 1907 mm).
a)	Standard Length:76 inches (1880 mm).
b)	Standard Height: 75-1/16 inch (1907 mm) high.
c)	Panels are to comply with requirements indicated for materials, thickness, design, and details of construction.
d)	Capable of meeting structural test load capabilities for a residential fence system referenced in table 2 of ASTM 2409.
e)	Capable of meeting coating performance requirements in table 3 of ASTM 2409.
2)	Welded Connections: Comply with AWS standards for recommended practice in shop welding.
3)	Components: Accurately cut and drilled to receive hardware, fasteners, and accessories.
2.	Finish:
a.	Materials are coated with the Fortress Guard process including galvanization, zinc phosphate, and architectural grade powder coat.
b.	Metal parts shall be assembled and finished individually prior to shipment.
c.	Galvanized steel fence components shall be cleaned with a non-petroleum solvent followed by the application of a sealing zinc phosphate coating.
d.	Immediately after sealing, a powder finish coating is applied by the electrostatic spray process. This consists of a thermosetting carboxyl polyester resin top coat with a minimum dry film thickness of 50 microns.
e.	Color: RAL 640111-3. Palmetto Brown.
f.	Color: RAL 640111-11. Sabal Grey.
g.	Color: RAL 640111. No Fill Boards.
 	Minimum Post Sizes for Versai (V2) Commercial 	 	 	 	
  	Line of Fence Posts 	 	Panel Heights 	 	
  	2.5" x 16ga  	 	Up to & Including 6' height 	 	
  	2.5" x 14ga 	 	7' & 8' 	 	
  	Versai (V2) Commercial Post Spacing by Bracket Type 	 	 	 	
  	Style 	Flat Top, Spear Top, Extended Picket and Curved Top 8' Nominal (90.5" Rail) 	 	 	
  	Bracket Types 	One Direction Flat Mount (EX-106), for 2-1/2" post size 	 	 	
  	 	One Direction Flat Mount (EX-106), for 3" post size, 95.5" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Two Direction Line (EX-206), for 2-1/2" post size, 95" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Three Direction Universal (EX-306), for 2-1/2" post size, 95" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Swivel Flat Mount (EXS-106), for 2-1/2" post size, 95" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Swivel Flat Mount (EXS-106), for 3" post size, 95.5" post setting 	 	 	
 Ornamental Rackable Welded Steel Fence Systems:
 	Minimum Post Sizes for Versai Residential 	 	 	 	
  	Line of Fence Posts 	 	Panel Heights 	 	
  	2" x 16ga 	 	Up to & Including 6' height 	 	
  	Versai Residential Post Spacing by Style and Bracket Type 	 	 	 	
  	Style 	Flat Top Flat Bottom, Flat Top, Pressed Spear, Extended Picket 	 	 	
  	Bracket Types 	Omni-104, for 2" post size, 93.5" + 1/2" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	One Direction Flat Mount (EX-104), for 2" post size, 93.5" + 1/2" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Two Direction Line (EXW-104), for 2" post size, 93.5" + 1/2" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Three Direction Universal (EXW-304), for 2" post size, 93.5" + 1/2" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Swivel Flat Mount (EXS-104), for 2" post size, 94.75" + 1/2" post setting 	
  	Versai Residential Post Spacing by Style and Bracket Type 	 	 	 	
  	Style 	Flat Top Flat Bottom, Flat Top, Pressed Spear, Extended Picket 	 	 	
  	Bracket Types 	One Direction Flat Mount (EX-104 96"OC) for 2" post size, 95.25" + 1/2" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Two Direction Line (EXW-104 96"OC) for 2" post size, 95.25" + 1/2" post setting 	 	 	
  	 	Three Direction Universal (EXW-304 96"OC) for 2" post size, 95.25" + 1/2" post setting 	 	 	
  	Versai Residential Gate Posts Sizes 	 	 	 	
  	Gate Leaf 	Gate Height, Up to & Including 6 	 	 	
  	Up to 5'2" x 16ga 	 	 	 	
  	6' to 8' 	2.5" x 16ga 	 	 	
 Basis of Design: Versai Residential Fence Systems as manufactured by Fortress Fence Products, a division of The Fortress Company. Style: As indicated on the Drawings. Style: Flat Top, Extended Bottom (FT). Style: Flat Top, Flat Bottom (FT/FB). Style: Flat Top, Flat Bottom (PL) for Swimming Pool installations Style: Extended Top, Extended Bottom (EXT). Style: Extended Top, Flat Bottom (EXT/FB). Style: Spear Point Top, Extended Bottom (SP). Style: Spear Point Top, Flat Bottom (SP/FB) 
 	Minimum Post Sizes for Titan Industrial 	 	 	 	
  	Line of Fence Posts 	 	Panel Heights 	 	
  	2.5" x 12ga 	 	Up to & Including 6' height 	 	
  	3" x 12ga 	 	7' up to 10' 	 	
  	Titan Industrial Post Spacing by Bracket Type 	 	 	 	
  	Style 	Flat Top, Spear Top, Extended Picket and Curved Top 8' Nominal (90.5" Rail) 	 	 	
  	Bracket Types 	One Direction Flat Mount (EX-107), for 2-1/2" post size, 95"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	 	One Direction Flat Mount (EX-107), for 3" post size, 95.5"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	 	Two Direction Line (EX-207), for 2-1/2" post size, 95"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	 	Two Direction Line (EX-207), for 3" post size, 95.5"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	 	Three Direction Universal (EX-307), for 2-1/2" post size, 95"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	 	Three Direction Universal (EX-307), for 3" post size, 95.5"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	 	Swivel Flat Mount (EXS-107), for 2-1/2" post size, 95"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	 	Swivel Flat Mount (EXS-107), for 3" post size, 95.5"+ 1/4" OC post settings 	 	 	
  	Titan Industrial Gate Posts Sizes 	 	 	 	
  	Gate Leaf 	Gate Height 	 	 	
  	 	Up to & Including 6' 	Over 6' Up to & Including 8' 	Over 8' up to and 	
  	 	 	Including 10' 	
  	Up to 4'3" x 12ga 	 	3" x 12ga 	4" x 11ga 	
  	4'1" to 6' 	3" x 12ga 	3" x 12ga 	4" x 11ga 	
  	6'1" to 8' 	4" x 11ga 	6" x 3/16" wall 	6" x 3/16" wall 	
 Ornamental Rackable Mechanically Locked Steel Fence Systems:

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