ARMENIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Technical Specifications

Burj Hammoud - Lebanon Division 5: Metals

Metal Stairs and Ladders

SECTION 05510

METAL STAIRS AND LADDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes steel stair frame of structural sections, with open and/or closed
risers; open grate, checkered plate, pan to receive concrete fill, shop cast concrete,
stair treads and landings; integral balusters and handrail covering.

B. Related Sections:
1. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Concrete fill in stair pans and
landings; or mesh reinforcement for landings; and Execution requirements for
placement of metal anchors specified in this section in concrete.
2. Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies: Execution requirements for
placement of metal anchors specified in this section in masonry.
3. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications.
4. Section 05520 - Handrails and Railings: Handrails and balusters other than
specified in this section.
5. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Wood handrail.
6. Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings: Paint finish.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American National Standards Institute:

1. ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

B. ASTM International:
1. ASTM A36/A36M - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
2. ASTM A53/A53M - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
3. ASTM A123/A123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
4. ASTM A153/A153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on
Iron and Steel Hardware.
5. ASTM A283/283M - Standard Specification for Low and Intermediate
Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates.
6. ASTM A307 - Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60
000 PSI Tensile Strength.
7. ASTM A325M - Standard Specification for High-Strength Bolts for
Structural Steel Joints (Metric).
8. ASTM A500 - Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and
Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
9. ASTM A501. - Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing.
10. ASTM A653/A653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip
Process.
11. ASTM E935 - Standard Test Methods for Performance of Permanent Metal
Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings.

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

C. American Welding Society:

1. AWS A2.4 - Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive
Examination.
2. AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code - Steel.

D. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers:

1. NAAMM AMP 510 - Metal Stairs Manual.
2. NAAMM MBG 531 - Metal Bar Grating Manual.

E. National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association:

1. NOMMA Guideline 1 - Joint Finishes.

F. The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):

1. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Manual.
2. SSPC SP 1 - Solvent Cleaning.
3. SSPC SP 2 - Hand Tool Cleaning.
4. SSPC SP 10 - Near-White Blast Cleaning.
5. SSPC Paint 15 - Steel Joist Shop Paint.
6. SSPC Paint 20 - Zinc-Rich Primers (Type I - Inorganic, or II - Organic).

1.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Fabricate stair assembly to support uniform live load of 4.7 kPa and/or concentrated
load of 14 kPa with deflection of stringer or landing framing not to exceed 1/240 of
span. Test in accordance with ASTM E935.

B. Railing assembly, wall rails, and attachments to resist lateral force of 333 N at any
point without damage or permanent set. Test in accordance with ASTM E935.

C. Fabricate stair assembly to NAAMM AMP 510, Class Industrial, Service,

Commercial and/or Architectural.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. General Requirements: Requirements for submittal procedures.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate profiles, sizes, connection attachments, reinforcing,

anchorage, size and type of fasteners, and accessories.

C. Shop Drawings: Indicate welded connections using standard AWS A2.4 welding
symbols. Indicate net weld lengths.

D. Samples: Submit two samples of handrail covering, length as directed by the

Engineer.

E. Design Data: Submit design calculations.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with ASTM E985 - Permanent Metal Railing Systems
and Rails for Buildings.

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B. Finish joints in accordance with NOMMA Guideline 1.

C. Perform Work in accordance with the drawings and to the approval of the Engineer.

D. Maintain one copy of each document on site.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Prepare Shop Drawings under direct supervision of Professional Engineer

experienced in design of this Work and approved by the Engineer.

B. Welders' Certificates: Submit under provisions of the administrative requirements of

the Specifications General Requirements, certifying welders employed on the Work,
verifying AWS qualification within previous 12 months.

1.7 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. General Requirements: Administrative requirements for pre-installation meeting.

B. Convene minimum one week prior to commencing work of this section.

1.8 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 METAL STAIRS

A. Manufacturer: Any internationally recognized manufacturer having an official

technical agreement to conformity with standards for the product.

2.2 COMPONENTS

A. Steel Sections: ASTM A36/A36M.

B. Steel Tubing: ASTM A500, Grade B and/or ASTM A501.

C. Plates: ASTM A283/A283M.

D. Pipe: ASTM A53/A53M, Grade B, Schedule 40.

E. Sheet Steel: ASTM A653/A653M, with 75 and/or 380 g/sq m galvanized coating.

F. Tread and Landing Concrete Reinforcement: Mesh or Bar type, as detailed,

galvanized.

G. Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A325M, ASTM A307, and/or galvanized to ASTM
A153/A153M for galvanized components.

H. Exposed Mechanical Fastenings: Flush countersunk screws or bolts; consistent with

design of stair structure.

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I. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1; type required for materials being welded.

J. Shop and Touch-Up Primer: SSPC Paint 15, Type 1, red oxide.

K. Touch-Up Primer for Galvanized Surfaces: SSPC Paint 20 Type I Inorganic and/or
Type II Organic, zinc rich.

L. Gratings: NAAMM MBG 531, Type as indicated on drawings.

M. Handrail Cover: Type as indicated on drawings.

N. Infill Panels: Tempered glass, Polycarbonate, Acrylic and/or as indicated on

drawings; clear and/or as indicated on drawings.

O. Stair Treads: Shop cast concrete in metal pan; smooth surface; non-slip.

P. Shop Cast Concrete Treads: dimension, reinforcements and finish as indicated on

drawings; radiused nosings.

Q. Concrete for Treads and Landings: Unless otherwise indicated on drawings, Portland
cement Type I, 25 MPa 28 day strength, 50 to 75 mm slump.

2.3 FABRICATION

A. Fit and shop assemble components in largest practical sections, for delivery to site.

B. Fabricate components with joints tightly fitted and secured.

C. Continuously seal joined pieces by intermittent welds and plastic filler and/or
continuous welds.

D. Exposed Welded Joints: NOMMA Guideline 1 Joint Finish.

E. Exposed Mechanical Fastenings: Flush countersunk screws or bolts; unobtrusively

located; consistent with design of component, except where specifically noted
otherwise.

F. Supply components required for anchorage of fabrications. Fabricate anchors and

related components of same material and finish as fabrication, except where
specifically noted otherwise.

G. Accurately form components required for anchorage of stairs, landings and railings to
each other and to building structure.

H. Furnish continuous plastic handrail cover. Heat weld joints and trim smooth.

2.4 FABRICATION - PAN STAIRS AND LANDINGS

A. Fabricate stairs and landings with closed and/or open risers and treads of metal pan
construction, ready to receive concrete.

B. Form treads and risers with sheet steel stock.

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C. Secure reinforced tread pans to stringers with clip angles; welded and/or bolted in
place.

D. Form stringers with rolled steel channels and/or rectangular hollow sections, 250
and/or 300 mm deep.

E. Form landings with sheet stock. Reinforce underside with angles, metal T's, or as
indicated on drawings to attain design load requirements.

F. Form balusters with circular, square and/or rectangular steel sections, welded and/or
bolted to stringers.

2.5 FABRICATION - CHECKERED PLATE STAIRS AND LANDINGS

A. Form treads with checkered steel plate; prime paint and/or galvanized finish. Weld
and/or Bolt to stringer support clips.

B. Form stringers with rolled steel channels and/or rectangular hollow sections, 250
and/or 300 mm deep; prime paint and/or galvanized finish.

C. Form landings with checkered steel plate; prime paint and/or galvanized finish.
Reinforced underside with angles and/or metal T's to attain design load requirements.

D. Form balusters with circular, square and/or rectangular steel sections, welded and/or
bolted to stringers; prime paint and/or galvanized finish.

2.6 FABRICATION - OPEN GRATING STAIRS AND LANDINGS

A. Fabricate treads in accordance with NAAMM MBG 531, of welded and/or

mechanically clinched steel bars, welded and/or bolted to supports; prime paint
and/or galvanized finish.

B. Form hollow stringers with rolled steel channels and/or rectangular hollow sections
prime paint and/or galvanized finish.

C. Form landings in accordance with NAAMM MBG 531 and same as treads; prime
paint and/or galvanized finish. Reinforce underside with angles and/or metal T's to
attain design load requirements.

D. Form balusters with circular, square and/or rectangular steel sections, welded and/or
bolted to stringers; prime paint and/or galvanized finish.

2.7 FABRICATION - UNIT STAIR TOWERS

A. Fabricate self-supporting steel stair towers with formed treads and risers; steel
channel stringers; landing platforms; sectioned for transport; corner structural support
members designed to support full weight of complete stair tower plus design live
load; with steel railings, newel posts, and/or balusters.

B. Fabricate stair towers to height not exceeding 12 m for transportation purposes;

designed for stacking to height of building as self-supporting structure.

2.8 SHOP FINISHING

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A. Prepare surfaces to be primed in accordance with SSPC SP 2.

B. Clean surfaces of rust, scale, grease, and foreign matter prior to finishing.

C. Do not prime surfaces in direct contact with concrete or where field welding is
required.

D. Prime paint items with one coat.

E. Galvanize items to minimum 380 and/or 600 g/sq m zinc coating and/or in
accordance with ASTM A123/A123M.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. General Requirements: Administrative requirements for coordination and project

conditions.

B. Verify field conditions are acceptable and are ready to receive work.

C. Verify concealed blocking and reinforcement is installed and correctly located to

receive wall mounted handrails.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean and strip primed steel items to bare metal where site welding is required.

B. Supply items required to be cast into concrete and/or embedded in masonry with
setting templates.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install components plumb and level, accurately fitted, free from distortion or defects.

B. Install anchors, plates, angles, hangers and/or struts required for connecting stairs to
structure.

C. Allow for erection loads. Install sufficient temporary bracing to maintain framing
safe, plumb, and in alignment.

D. Field weld components indicated on shop drawings. Perform field welding in

accordance with AWS D1.1.

E. Field bolt and weld to match shop bolting and welding. Conceal bolts and screws
whenever possible. Where not concealed, use flush countersunk fastenings.

F. Mechanically fasten joints butted tight, flush, and hairline. Grind welds smooth and
flush.

G. Obtain approval of the Engineer prior to site cutting or creating adjustments not
scheduled.

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H. After erection, prime welds, abrasions, and surfaces not shop primed and/or
galvanized, except surfaces to be in contact with concrete.

I. Install Work in accordance with the drawings, to the manufacturer’s instructions and
to the approval of the Engineer.

3.4 ERECTION TOLERANCES

A. General Requirements: Quality requirements for tolerances.

B. Maximum Variation from Plumb: 6 mm per story, non-cumulative.

C. Maximum Offset from Alignment: 6 mm.

3.5 SCHEDULES

A. As indicated on drawings and where directed by the Engineer.

END OF SECTION

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