ENGINEERING OFFICE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 5 - METALS

SECTION 05700 - ORNAMENTAL METAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section covers the work of ornamental metal and includes, but shall not be, limited to the
following work items:

1. Proprietary Metalwork Items

a. Aluminium door grilles.
b. Bright nickel metal curtains.
c. Stainless steel bases.
d. Stainless steel strips for shadow gaps.
e. Stainless steel shoe rails for wardrobes.
f. Stainless steel coat rail for wardrobes.
g. Stainless steel ventilation grilles in workstation.
h. Stainless steel shelf supports fixed for wall mounting and adjustable for building
in furniture.
i. Stainless steel L-shaped floor dividers.
j. Stainless steel kick plates.
k. Stainless steel fittings for fixing glass counter tops.
l. Stainless steel ladders or rails to Jacuzzi.
m. Stainless steel glazing channels for lighting boxes.
n. Stainless steel glazing channels for glass shower partitions.

2. Applied Metalwork Items

a. Mechanically fixed stainless steel wall claddings.
b. Stainless steel sheets for fabricating panels finished with stainless steel.
c. Stainless steel finishes to wood doors.
d. Stainless steel trims and reveals.
e. Custom-designed stainless steel lighting boxes in ceilings.
f. Stainless steel\galvanized steel recessed lighting boxes to walls and built-up
furniture complete with stainless glazing channels at face of wall.
g. Stainless steel corner guards.

B. Included also in this Section specifications of metalwork finishes, except finishes of metal
components of hardware sets, similar to stoved enamel finish for AC grilles that will be
furnished by others.

C. Extent of each ornamental metal work item is indicated on Drawings and in Schedules.

D. Related Specification Sections and Sheets include the following:

1. Division 6 Section “Architectural Woodwork” for interior woodwork including ornamental

metal components.
2. Division 7 Section “Joint Sealants”.
3. Division 8 Section “Flush Wood Doors” for specification of wood doors to receive
ventilation grilles or stainless steel finish.
4. Division 8 Section “Door Hardware” for coordination between hardware finishes and
metal finishes specified in this Section.
5. Division 8 Section “Glazing” for stainless steel finish of glass walls and partitions patch
fittings, glazing channels spider fittings.

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6. Division 8 Section “Decorative Glazing” for polycarbonate sheets to be glazed in

lighting fittings and ceilings lighting fittings.
7. Division 8 Section “Toilet and Bath Accessories”.
8. Fixed Finishes Specifications sheets (Finishes Schedule).
9. FF&E Specification sheets (FF&E Schedule).
10. Electrical Specifications for coordinating lighting boxes and specifications of electrical
components that will be installed into boxes by others.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each product used in ornamental metal work, including finishing materials
and methods.

1. Include Product Data for grout and anchoring cement.

B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation of ornamental metal. Include plans,
elevations, component details, and attachments to other Work. Indicate materials and profiles
of each ornamental metal member, fittings, joinery, finishes, fasteners, anchorages, and
accessory items.

1. Include setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchor bolts and other
anchorages.
2. Ornamental metal consisting of polished stainless steel components.
3. Ornamental metal consisting of Brushed stainless steel components
4. Ornamental metal consisting of Mirror Polished stainless steel components
5. Ornamental metal work to A/C Grills & Sprinkler heads with baked-enamel coating.

C. Samples: For each ornamental metal work item, each profile and pattern of fabricated metal
and for each type of metal finish required prepared on metal of same thickness and alloy
indicated for the Work. If finishes involve normal color and texture variations, include sample
sets showing the full range of variations expected. Sample sets shall returned to Contractor
after approval except the select set to be duplicated by the Contractor.

1. Submit 150 mm long samples of linear work items.

2. Submit 150 mm square samples of plates.
3. Submit full-size samples of castings and forgings.
4. 500 mm square samples of fabrics.
5. Submit full size samples of grilles.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality System: Use materials and products produced by manufacturers holding valid ISO
9001/9002 certificates.

B. Installer Qualifications: Arrange for installation of ornamental metal specified in this Section
by the same firm that fabricated it.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing ornamental metal similar to that

indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as
sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Coating Applicator Qualifications: A firm experienced in successfully applying coatings of type

indicated to aluminum extrusions and employing competent control personnel to conduct
continuing, effective quality-control program to ensure compliance with requirements.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store ornamental metal inside a well-ventilated area, away from uncured concrete and
masonry, and protected from weather, moisture, soiling, abrasion, extreme temperatures, and
humidity.

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B. Deliver and store cast-metal products in wooden crates surrounded by sufficient excelsior to
ensure that products will not be cracked or otherwise damaged.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Where ornamental metal is indicated to fit to other construction, verify
dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication and indicate
measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction
progress to avoid delaying the Work.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of anchorages for ornamental metal items. 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 Project site in time for installation.

B. Coordinate the work of stove enamel finish to AC grilles with other Sub-Contractor furnishing
grilles.

C. Coordinate the work of lighting fittings in walls and ceilings with the electrical specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 METALS

A. General: Provide metals free from surface blemishes where exposed to view in finished unit.
Exposed-to-view surfaces exhibiting pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations,
or other imperfections on finished units are not acceptable.

B. Aluminum: Alloy and temper as specified hereafter unless recommended by ornamental

metal manufacturer for type of use and finish indicated, and with not less than the strength
and durability properties of alloy and temper designated below for each aluminum form
required:

1. Extrusion: High quality extrusions produced by computer controlled extrusion process.

Comply with applicable requirements of ASTM B221, alloy and temper.
2. Plate and Sheet: ASTM B 209M, alloy 6061-T6.

C. Stainless Steel: Grade and type designated below for each form required:

1. Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar: ASTM A 666, Type 304 or Type 316.
2. Bars and Shapes: ASTM A 276, Type 304 or Type 316.
3. Tubing: ASTM A 554, Grade MT 304 or 316L
4. Pipe: ASTM A 312/A 312M, Grade TP 316L

D. Steel: Provide steel and iron in form indicated to comply with the following requirements:

1. Steel Sheet: Commercial quality CS Type C, cold-rolled, carbon-steel sheet complying

with ASTM A 653/A 653M, Coating Designation Z180, cut lengths.

2.2 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Each metalwork item is to be furnished complete with necessary accessories and

supplementary materials including, but not limited to, escutcheons, covers, connections,
brackets, special pieces, fasteners and adhesive.

B. Fasteners: Use fasteners of same basic metal as fastened metal, unless otherwise indicated.
Do not use metals that are corrosive or incompatible with materials joined.

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1. Provide concealed fasteners for interconnecting ornamental metal components and for
attaching them to other work, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Provide concealed fasteners for interconnecting ornamental metal components and for
attaching them to other work, unless exposed fasteners are unavoidable or are the
standard fastening method.
3. Provide Phillips flat-head machine screws for exposed fasteners, unless otherwise
indicated.
4. Finish of fastener is to match finish of metal being fastened.

C. Post-installed Anchors: Anchors of type indicated below, fabricated from corrosion-resistant

materials with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to six times the load imposed
when installed in unit masonry and equal to four times the load imposed when installed in
concrete as determined by testing per ASTM E 488 conducted by a qualified independent
testing agency acceptable to the Engineer. Finish of anchors is to match finish of metal being
fastened.

1. Expansion anchors.

D. Adhesives: Adhesives for Ornamental metal work are to be:

1. Proprietary types recommended for high quality decorative works.

2. Produced for the purpose.
3. Compatible with the metal being adhered and the substrate adhered to.
4. Types that cure and set without shrinkage.
5. On vertical surfaces, shall be non-sag.
6. Setting shall be as quick as suitable for the job erected.
7. Types that develop high bond strength between the metal and substrate so as
delamination of metal or layers shall not occur for a minimum of 20 years.
8. One-part products to maximum possible extent.
9. Can be cut after initial curing.
10. Epoxy based as long as available for the purpose.
11. Compatible with silicones and caulking materials that may come in contact with them.
12. Cleaned with cleaning materials that do not affect surface finish of adhered metal or
substrate.

2.3 FABRICATION, GENERAL

A. Form ornamental metal to required shapes and sizes, with true curves, lines, and angles.
Provide components in sizes and profiles indicated, but not less than that needed to comply
with requirements indicated for structural performance.

B. Provide necessary rebates, lugs, and brackets to assemble units and to attach to other work.
Drill and tap for required fasteners, unless otherwise indicated. Use concealed fasteners
where possible.

C. Comply with AWS for recommended practices in shop welding and brazing. Provide welds
and brazes behind finished surfaces without distorting or discoloring exposed side. Clean
exposed welded and brazed joints of all flux, and dress all exposed and contact surfaces.

D. Welding Electrodes and Filler Metal: Type and alloy of filler metal and electrodes as
recommended by producer of metal to be welded, complying with applicable AWS
specifications, and as required for color match, strength, and compatibility in fabricated items.

E. Mill joints to a tight, hairline fit. Cope or miter corner joints.

F. Provide castings that are sound and free of warp, cracks, blowholes, or other defects that
impair strength or appearance. Grind, wire brush, sandblast, and buff castings to remove
seams, gate marks, casting flash, and other casting marks.

G. Finish exposed surfaces to smooth, sharp, well-defined lines and arris.

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H. Assemble items in the shop to greatest extent possible to minimize field splicing and
assembly. Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly
mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation. Use connections that maintain
structural value of joined pieces.

I. Make up wire-rope assemblies in the shop to field-measured dimensions with fittings machine
swaged. Minimize amount of turnbuckle take-up used for dimensional adjustment so that
maximum amount is available for tensioning wire ropes. Tag wire-rope assemblies and
fittings to identify installation locations and orientations for coordinated installation.

J. Where fastening screws are to be exposed in ornamental metal work, thickness of metal shall
be sufficient to countersink head of screw in metal. Thickness of metal shall not be less than
depth of screw head, or thickness indicated on drawings. Provide dented holes for pass of
screws.

K. Where metal sheets are fixed with adhesive, apply under pressure and use temporary jigs
and clamps till initial curing and setting of adhesive as recommended by manufacturer. Use
jigs and clamps that are cushion padded and will not cause defacing of exposed metal
surfaces. Clean adhesive from metal surface promptly prior to curing and setting. Use
materials recommended by both manufacturers of metal and adhesive which will not harm
adhered metal.

L. Cut and form corners to details indicated on drawings or shop drawings approved by the
Engineer.

2.4 ORNAMENTAL METAL WORK

A. General: Ornamental metal works shall be completed at high quality standard.

B. Stainless Steel Alloy and Finish Schedule:

1. Alloy: Use alloy 316 for ladder or rail to Jacuzzi and for work items to be installed in
bathrooms, toilets and bar tops.
2. Finish: as indicated on Drawings and in related Schedules.

C. Aluminum Door Grilles:

1. Extruded sections for frames and 1.00 mm thick sheets for blades, in welded
construction.
2. Set blades at 45° inclination.
3. Dimensions and location of installation as indicated on Drawings.
4. Finish: Stove enamel as specified. Color as selected by the Engineer.

D. Nickel Metal Curtains:

1. Description: Proprietary Architectural Brite Nickel Metal Curtain

a. Weave Type: Weave Type
b. Weaving Standard : ANSI/AWCI-01, 1992
c. Mesh Count : 10x 10
d. Wire Diameter : 1.635mm
e. Aperture : 10.905mm
f. Open Area: 56.3%
g. Material: Nickel 625
h. Material Standard: ASTM-B-446, ASM5666, ASME-B-446

2. Remove or blend tool and die marks and stretch lines into finish.
3. Grind and polish surfaces to produce uniform, directionally textured, polished finish
indicated, free of cross scratches. Run grain with long dimension of each piece.

E. Stainless Steel Bases:

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1. Adhered on Plaster: 3.00 mm unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

2. Adhered on MDF Backing: 1.60 mm thick, minimum.
3. Furnish in lengths as long as practical.
4. Miter internal and external corner at 450,

F. Stainless Steel Strips and Reveals for Shadow Gaps:

1. Not less than 3.00mm thick for strips and 1.00mm for U-shaped reveals.
2. Fix with adhesive to substrate.

G. Stainless Steel Shoe Rails:

1. Coordinate with internal width of wardrobe bay.

2. Same finish as coat rail.

H. Stainless Steel Coat Rails:

1. Coordinate with internal width of wardrobe bay.

2. Furnish hanging flanges with matching fixing screws.
3. Same finish as foot rails, as indicated on Drawings.
4. Longitudinally welded pipe, 1.00 wall thickness, minimum.

I. Stainless Steel Fittings for Glass Counter Tops:

1. Two-part, single-point fixing fitting for raised fixing of glass counter tops.
2. Alloy 304 stainless steel.

J. Mechanically Fixed Stainless Steel Cladding:

1. Concealed galvanized clip-in cladding system from galvanized steel.

2. 1.60 mm minimum stainless steel sheet.
3. No splicing.
4. Joint detail in wall cladding to Engineer’s selection, unless otherwise indicated on
drawings.
5. Cladding to opening jambs and soffits shall be three-part work without splicing in any
part.

K. Custom Designed Furred ceiling Lighting Boxes:

1. Fabricated to details indicated on Drawings or approved shops drawings. Coordinate

with Electrical Specifications of the Project.
2. Alloy 316 stainless steel sheets. Thickness to satisfy design intent but not less than
1.50 mm.
3. Alloy 316 stainless steel screws and pre-drilled, expansion type, hard nylon plugs for
fixing to overlying gypsum board ceilings or structural concrete slabs. Where gypsum
board is used, it will be moisture resistant.
4. Polycarbonate sheet to be as specified in Division 8, Section “Decorative Glazing”.

L. Boxing for Recessed Lighting Fittings:

1. Coordinate with Electrical Specifications of the Project.

2. Coordinate with glazing channels details and other details of wall finishes or
headboards.
3. Fabricate from:
a. Alloy 316 stainless steel for applications in wet areas similar to bathrooms,
toilets and Jacuzzi area.
b. Alloy 304 stainless steel in dry areas where boxing edges may be exposed to
view.
c. Galvanized steel for concealed boxes in dry areas.

M. Glazing Channels:

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1. Decorative quality cast stainless steel alloy 316 for wet areas and 304 for dry areas.
2. For recessed lighting fittings, coordinate details with boxes and adjoining finishes.
3. Coordinate with glass thicknesses as specified Division 8, Section “Glazing”.

2.5 METAL FINISHES, GENERAL

A. Comply with applicable requirements of NAAMM’s “Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural
and Metal Products” for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable,

temporary protective covering before shipping. Exercise care not to subject mechanically
finished metal surfaces to impact, struck or any other reason defacing metal surface. No
repair shall be allowed and defaced surfaces shall be replaced.

C. Finishes of ornamental metals are to be erected by technicians of minimum 20 years

experience in the field of mechanical finishing of metal surface.

D. General: Type of metal finish shall be as indicated in Schedules and verified by samples
approved by the Engineer.

2.6 STAINLESS-STEEL FINISHES

A. Remove or blend tool and die marks and stretch lines into finish.

B. Grind and polish surfaces to produce uniform, directionally textured, polished finish indicated,
free of cross scratches. Run grain with long dimension of each piece.

C. Bright, Mirror Polish: No.4 finish.

D. Satin, Directional Brushed Polish: No.6 finish.

E. Mirror like Reflective, Non-directional Polish: No. 8 finish.

F. When polishing is completed, passivate and rinse surfaces. Remove embedded foreign
matter and leave surfaces chemically clean.

2.7 STEEL FINISHES

A. Galvanizing for Mounting Articles: Hot-dip galvanize products made from rolled, pressed, and
forged steel shapes, castings, plates, bars, and strips indicated to be galvanized to comply
with ASTM A 123.

1. Hot-dip galvanized iron and steel hardware indicated to be galvanized to comply with
ASTM A 153/A 153M.
2. Prepare galvanized metal by thoroughly removing grease, dirt, oil, flux, and other
foreign matter.

B. Nickel plating: BS EN 12540. Coating type according to finish indicated in documents

(Drawings, Specifications and Schedules), and coating type (b) in full bright condition where
not indicated.

C. Chromium plating: BS EN 12540. Coating type as indicated in documents.

2.8 ANODIZED ALUMINUM FINISHES

A. Hard Anodic Coatings: BS 5599, for components that may be subject to high wear.

B. Decorative and Protective Anodic Coatings: BS EN 12373-1, for fabrications of decorative

nature installed indoors.

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1. Buff and Bright Dip Clear Anodized: Shine-through, highly-reflective and durable.
2. Etch and Clear Anodized: Decorative finish capable of hiding small flaws.
3. Brush and Bright Dip Clear Anodized: Highly-reflective look with pattern of brushed
metal and durable.

2.9 MECHANICAL ALUMINIUM FINISHES

A. Brushed Finish:

1. Natural silver aluminum color with brushed vertical or horizontal grain lines. The
finished surface is satin.
2. Clear lacquers baked on brushed surface for protection of surface. Finish is matt.

B. Polished Finish:

1. Natural silver aluminum color is buffed with successively fine abrasives to a mirror high
gloss, then the surface is buffed with a fine buffing compound.

C. Textured Finish:

1. Straight line texture heavier than that of brushed finish obtained by sandblasting of flat
surface.

2.10 BAKED-ON (STOVED) POWDER METAL FINISHES

A. General: Coated aluminum finishes are to be decorative-quality baked-on (stoved) finishes

including cleaning of surface to be coated, cleaning including suitable chemical cleaning,
water rinsing, pretreatment as suitable to coated metal, rinsing with deionized water, drying
and priming. Priming coat and top coat binder resins are to be compatible with each other
and with metal being coated. Minimum dry film thickness (DFM) of coats are to be as follows:

1. Priming coat: 5 - 7 microns

2. Topcoat: 25 - 28 microns

Baking time and temperature of topcoat are to be as recommended by coating applicator and
coating and coating resin manufacturer to produce hard, flexible, durable highly-bonded
coating films free of any sign of imperfection. Color and gloss of coating are to be as
indicated in schedules and verified by sample approved by the Engineer.

B. Polyurethane Stove Enamel: Binder resin for topcoat is to be polyurethane based that
withstand baking temperature.

C. Polyester Stove Enamel: Binder resin for topcoat is to be TGIC (Triglycidyl Isocyanurate).

D. Baked-on Coating Schedule: Stove enamel finish coating shall be polyester or polyurethane
stove enamel, as standard with manufacturer.

E. Application: Electrostatic spray or fluidized bed.

F. Substrate: Steel or aluminum.

2.11 PVC - PLASTISOL DIP FINISH

A. Coating Process: Computer-controlled dipping to obtain uniform thickness.

B. Resin: Vinyl Plastisol.

C. Substrate: Steel, aluminum or plastic.

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D. Performance: Corrosion, impact and abrasion resistant and noise reducing. Hardness and
flexibility degree as per requirements of coated object.

E. Texture: Smooth or textured as selected by Engineer.

F. Applications: Office furniture and seats where indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Provide anchorage devices and fasteners where necessary for securing ornamental metal to
in-place construction.

B. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required to install ornamental metal. Set products
accurately in location, alignment, and elevation; measured from established lines and levels.
Provide temporary bracing or anchors in formwork for items to be built into concrete,
masonry, or similar construction.

C. Fit exposed connections accurately together to form tight, hairline joints or, where indicated,
with uniform reveals and spaces for sealants and joint fillers. Where cutting, welding, and
grinding are required for proper shop fitting and jointing of ornamental metal, restore finishes
to eliminate any evidence of such corrective work.

D. Do not cut or abrade finishes that cannot be completely restored in the field. Return items
with such finishes to the shop for required alterations, followed by complete refinishing, or
provide new units as required.

E. Install concealed gaskets, joint fillers, insulation, and flashings as work progresses.

F. Restore protective coverings that have been damaged during shipment or installation.
Remove protective coverings only when there is no possibility of damage from other work yet
to be performed at same location.

1. Retain protective coverings intact; remove coverings simultaneously from similarly

finished items to preclude nonuniform oxidation and discoloration.

G. Control of Corrosion, General: Prevent galvanic action and other forms of corrosion by
insulating metals and other materials from direct contact with incompatible materials.

H. Corrosion Protection: Coat concealed surfaces of aluminum that will be in contact with grout,
concrete, masonry, wood, or dissimilar metals with approved isolation tapes.

3.2 CLEANING

A. Clean aluminum and stainless steel by washing thoroughly with clean water and soap and
rinsing with clean water.

B. Touchup Painting: Immediately after erection, clean field welds, bolted connections, and
abraded areas of shop paint, and paint exposed areas with same material.

C. Touchup Painting: Cleaning and touchup painting of field welds, bolted connections, and
abraded areas of shop paint are specified in Division 9 Section “Painting.”

D. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and repair
galvanizing to comply with ASTM A 780.

3.3 PROTECTION

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A. Protect finishes of ornamental metal from damage during construction period with temporary
protective coverings approved by ornamental metal fabricator. Remove protective covering at
the time of Substantial Completion.

B. Restore finishes damaged during installation and construction period so that no evidence
remains of correction work. Return items that cannot be refinished in the field to the shop;
make required alterations and refinish entire unit, or provide new units.

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