SECTION 05 55 00

STAIR TREADS AND NOSINGS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Non-slip Stair Nosings.

B. Stair Nosings with photoluminescent.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

1. Section 03 00 00 - Concrete Work
2. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete
3. Section 03 40 00 - Architectural Precast Concrete
4. Section 05 51 00 - Metal Stairs
5. Section 10 14 43 - Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems
6. Section 26 52 13 - Photoluminescent Exit Signage

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM B136-84(1998), Standard Test Method for Measurement of Stain
Resistance of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum.
2. ASTM D4828-94(2003), Standard Test Methods for Practical Washability of
Organic Coatings.
3. ASTM E2072 - Standard Specification for Photoluminescent
(Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
4. ASTM E2073 - Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of
Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings.

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code.

D. International Building Code / International Fire Code (IBC/IFC):

1. Section 1025

E. New York City Building Code, 2014:

1. LL 141 Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings section 1024

F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. UL 410 Standard for Slip Resistance of Floor Surface Materials
2. UL 1994 Standard for Safety, Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.

B. Product Data:
1. Manufacturer's product data sheets for metal pan stairs and the following:
a. Prefilled metal pan stair treads
b. Abrasive nosings
c. Precast concrete treads.
2. Installation instructions
3. Certificate of Compliance: Product compliance with reference standards.
4. Maintenance Data: Recommendations for cleaning and maintenance.
5. Samples: 12 inch (305 mm) size for review showing final color.
a. Label samples with product codes and intended use.
6. Substitutions: Must be submitted and approved prior to bid date.
a. Requests must include test results, product descriptions, confirmation
of piece design and engineering calculations meeting design criteria.

C. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. Regional Materials: Certify manufacturing location.
2. Construction Waste Management Divert from Land Fill: Certify if products are
made with materials that are recyclable.
3. Recycled Content: Certify percent recycled content and designate whether
pre- consumer or post-consumer.
4. VOC content for installation adhesives.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products

specified in this section with a minimum of five years documented experience.

B. Installer Qualifications: To be a manufacturer trained/authorized installer.

C. Source Limitations: Provide each type of product from a single manufacturing source
to ensure uniformity.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Handle and store Products in a manner to prevent damage, deterioration and soiling
to Products. Store products in cool, dry location and in original packaging.

B. Protect from damage due to weather, excessive temperature, and construction

operations.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Provide manufacturer's limited warranty. Warranty to cover defects in materials and

workmanship.
1. Aluminum Base Products: Five years from the date of Substantial
Performance of the Work.
2. Twenty-Five Year Warranty on photoluminescent performance

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Access Products / Ecoglo, which is located at: 241 Main
St. Suite 100; Buffalo, NY 14203; Toll Free Tel: 800-682-2525; Tel: 916-919-0568;

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 Fax: 877-679-4022; Email: request info (johnh@accessproducts.com); Web:
https://www.Ecoglo.us

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Substitution requests will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01

60 00.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Base Products:

1. Materials to be UL 1994 listed.
2. Extruded Aluminum Nosings: 6060T5 anodized to Class 1, 0.0007 inches (20
microns) thickness.
3. Reflectance Material: Strontium aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment
embedded in thermoset polyester carriers that integrally bond the active
ingredients into powder coated aluminum substrates following curing at 350
degrees F (180 degrees C).
4. UV Resistance of Photoluminescent Properties: Loss of luminance after 1000
hrs. as per ASTM G155 Cycle 1 exposure: Less than 10 percent.
a. Materials to show no detrimental effects after 2,000 hrs when tested
under ASTM G155 - Accelerated Weathering.
5. Non-Slip Surface: Silicon carbide integrally bonded into powder-coated
aluminum substrates following curing at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2.3 COMPONENTS

A. Photoluminescent Step Edge Contrast Strips: step edge color contrast and slip
resistance.
1. Photoluminescent Material: Recessed within powder coated aluminum ridges
which provide slip resistance and protect the photoluminescent material.
a. Utilized in step edge markings, Must not have an abrasive texture that
collects dirt and results in lower photoluminescent performance.
b. To be 1 inch (25 mm) wide, or UL 1994 listed.
2. Step Edge Products: Include an integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive
non-slip component that provides color contrast.
a. Base Material: Aluminum.
b. Not Acceptable: Flexible tape and vinyl material products are not
acceptable.
3. Install using premium polyurethane adhesive.
a. Product Code: E20 Series. Width: 1.5 inch (38 mm).
1) Photoluminescent Width Recessed in Powder Coated Ridges:
0.6 inches (15 mm).
2) Color Contrasting Anti-Slip Silicon Carbide Width: 0.9 inches (23
mm).
a) Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
b) Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
c) Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
b. Product Code: E30 Series. Width: 2 inch (51 mm).
1) Photoluminescent Width Recessed in Powder Coated Ridges:
0.6 inches (15 mm).
2) Color Contrasting Anti-Slip Silicon Carbide Width: 1.4 inches (23
mm).
a) Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
b) Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
c) Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
c. Product Code: E40 Series. Width: 2 inch (51 mm).

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 1) Photoluminescent Width Recessed in Powder Coated Ridges: 1
inch (25 mm).
2) Color Contrasting Anti-Slip Silicon Carbide Width: 1 inches (25
mm).
a) Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
b) Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
c) Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
d. Product Code: E4073. Width: 2 inch (51 mm).
1) Photoluminescent Width Recessed in Powder Coated Ridges: 1
inch (25 mm).
2) Color Contrasting Anti-Slip Silicon Carbide Width: 1 inches (25
mm).
a) Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.

B. Non-Slip Step Edge Strips: Step edge color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Install using premium polyurethane adhesive.
2. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component provides color
contrast.
3. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
4. Product Code: N20 Series. Strip Width: 1.5 inches (38 mm).
a. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: N30 Series. Strip Width: 2 inches (38 mm).
a. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
6. Product Code: N3070. Strip Width: 2 inches (51 mm).
a. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.

C. Photoluminescent Flat Stair Nosings: Step edge color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Photoluminescent Material: Recessed within powder coated aluminum ridges
which provide slip resistance and protect the photoluminescent material.
a. Width: 1 inch (25 mm) or UL 1994 listed.
b. Must not have an abrasive texture that collects dirt and lowers
photoluminescent performance.
2. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component provides color
contrast.
3. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
4. Product Code: F4-E20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: F5101. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels.
6. Product Code: F5B-E20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.

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 1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
7. Product Code: F6-E20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
8. Product Code: F7-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
9. Product Code: F7-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
10. Product Code: F7-E4073. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
11. Product Code: F7-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
12. Product Code: F8-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
13. Product Code: F8-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed

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 into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
14. Product Code: F8-E4073. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
15. Product Code: RF5-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
16. Product Code: RF5-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
17. Product Code: FR5-E4073. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
18. Product Code: RF7-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
19. Product Code: RF7-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
20. Product Code: RF7-E4073. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable Insert: Adhesively fixes into extrusion.
1) Material: Extruded aluminum. Finish: Powder Coated.
2) Strontium aluminate based photoluminescent pigment recessed
into protective channels and silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.

D. Non-slip Flat Stair Nosings: Non-Slip Nosings. Step edge color contrast and slip

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resistance.
1. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component provides color
contrast.
2. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
3. Product Code: F4-N20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
and silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
4. Product Code: F5B-N20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
and silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: F6-N20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
and silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
6. Product Code: F7-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
and silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
7. Product Code: F8-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
and silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
8. Product Code: RF5-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Two replaceable inserts adhesively fix into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
and silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
9. Product Code: RF7-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate

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 based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
and silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.

E. Photoluminescent Cast-In-Place Stair Nosings: Install into wet concrete and provide
step edge color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Installed with a clear protective cover that keeps the product clean and
prevents damage during construction. The cover is to be removed towards the
end of the construction project.
2. Mill finish aluminum cast into wet concrete must have a clear coating to
prevent a reaction between the aluminum and concrete.
3. Photoluminescent Material: Recessed within powder coated aluminum ridges
which provide slip resistance and protect the photoluminescent material.
a. Width: 1 inch (25 mm) or UL 1994 listed.
b. Must not have an abrasive texture that collects dirt and lowers
photoluminescent performance.
4. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
5. Product Code: S4-E30. Aluminum extrusion. Clear anodized.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels.
c. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
d. Color of Anti-Slip Area: Black.
6. Product Code: S1-E30 Series. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic
lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
7. Product Code: S1-E40 Series. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic
lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
8. Product Code: S1-E4073 Series. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic
lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
9. Product Code: S2-E30 Series. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic
lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.

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 b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
10. Product Code: S2-E40 Series. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic
lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
11. Product Code: S2-E4073 Series. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic
lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
12. Product Code: S3-G5001. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
13. Product Code: S3-G6001. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
14. Product Code: S4-E30. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
15. Product Code: S4-E40. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective
channels.
b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
16. Product Code: S4-E4073 Series. Aluminum extrusion. Coating: Clear acrylic
lacquer.
a. Replaceable powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium
aluminate-based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective

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b. Silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.

F. Non-Slip Cast-In-Place Stair Nosings: Step edge color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Installed with a clear protective cover that keeps the product clean and
prevents damage during construction. Remove the clear cover towards the
end of the construction project.
2. Mill finish aluminum cast into wet concrete must have a clear coating to
prevent a reaction between the aluminum and concrete.
3. An integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component for color
contrast.
4. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
5. Product Code: S4-N30. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black
6. Product Code: S1-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
7. Product Code: S2-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
8. Product Code: S3-N. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
9. Product Code: S4-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum extrusion.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.

G. Photoluminescent Carpet Stair Nosings: Installed on carpeted stairs. Step edge

color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Photoluminescent Material: Recessed within powder coated aluminum ridges

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 which provide slip resistance and protect the photoluminescent material.
a. Must not have an abrasive texture that collects dirt and lowers
photoluminescent performance.
b. Material Width: 1 inch (25 mm), or UL 1994 listed.
2. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component for color
contrast.
3. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
4. Product Code: C4-E20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: C5-E20 Series. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
6. Product Code: RC4-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
7. Product Code: RC4-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
8. Product Code: RC4-E4073. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
9. Product Code: RC5-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
10. Product Code: RC5-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.

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 b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
11. Product Code: RC5-E4073. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.

H. Non-Slip Carpet Stair Nosings: Step edge color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component for color
contrast.
2. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
3. Product Code: C4-N20. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with Silicon carbide non-slip
material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
4. Product Code: C5-N20. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with Silicon carbide non-slip
material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: RC4-N30. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with Silicon carbide non-slip
material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
6. Product Code: RC5-N30. Clear anodized aluminum carpet stair nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixes into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with Silicon carbide non-slip
material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.

I. Photoluminescent Tile Nosings: Installed flush with floor tiles. Step edge color
contrast and slip resistance.
1. Photoluminescent Material: Recessed within powder coated aluminum ridges
which provide slip resistance and protect the material.
a. Must not have an abrasive texture that collects dirt and lowers
photoluminescent performance.
b. Material Width: 1 inch (25 mm), or UL 1994 listed.
2. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component for color
contrast.

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 3. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
4. Product Code: M4.125-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum tile nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion; powder coated
extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-based
photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels and
silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: M4.10-E30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum tile nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion; powder coated
extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-based
photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels and
silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
6. Product Code: M4.10-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum tile nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion; powder coated
extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-based
photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels and
silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
7. Product Code: M4.125-E40 Series. Clear anodized aluminum tile nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion; powder coated
extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-based
photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels and
silicon carbide non-slip material.
b. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.

J. Non-Slip Tile Nosings: Installed flush with floor tiles. Step edge color contrast and
slip resistance.
1. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component provides color
contrast.
2. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
3. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with silicon carbide non-slip
material.
4. Product Code: M4.125-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum tile nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with silicon carbide non-slip
material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: M4.10-N30 Series. Clear anodized aluminum tile nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with silicon carbide non-slip
material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.

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 e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.

K. Photoluminescent Resilient Flooring Nosings: Installs flush with resilient flooring.

Step edge color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Photoluminescent Material: Recessed within powder coated aluminum ridges
which provide slip resistance and protect the photoluminescent material.
a. Must not have an abrasive texture that collects dirt and lowers
photoluminescent performance.
b. Material Width: 1 inch (25 mm), or UL 1994 listed.
2. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component provides color
contrast.
3. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
4. Product Code: RF7B-E30. Clear anodized aluminum resilient flooring nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
5. Product Code: RF7B-E40. Clear anodized aluminum resilient flooring nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
6. Product Code: RF7C-E30. Clear anodized aluminum resilient flooring nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
7. Product Code: RF7C-E40. Clear anodized aluminum resilient flooring nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with strontium aluminate-
based photoluminescent pigment recessed into protective channels
with silicon carbide non-slip material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black.
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.

L. Non-Slip Resilient Flooring Nosings: Installed flush with resilient flooring. Step edge
color contrast and slip resistance.
1. Integrally bonded silicon carbide abrasive non-slip component provides color
contrast.
2. Base Material: Aluminum.
a. Flexible tape products and vinyl materials are not acceptable.
3. Product Code: RF7B-N30. Clear anodized aluminum resilient flooring nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with silicon carbide non-slip
material.

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 c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.
4. Product Code: RF7C-N30. Clear anodized aluminum resilient flooring nosing.
a. Replaceable insert adhesively fixed into extrusion.
b. Powder coated extruded aluminum insert with silicon carbide non-slip
material.
c. Anti-Slip Area Color: Black
d. Anti-Slip Area Color: Gray.
e. Anti-Slip Area Color: Yellow.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before installation, examine surfaces on which the work of this section depends.
Notify [Contractor] if substrates do not comply with requirements of this section

B. Ensure any painted surfaces are fully cured.

C. Do not proceed with work of this Section until all unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected, if any.

D. Commencement of Work will imply acceptance of surfaces.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces to remove dirt, dust, grease, oil, loose material, frost, paint, coatings,
or other matter that may affect bonding or installation of products.

B. Test substrates for fit with products before using adhesives or mechanical fastening.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Unless otherwise indicated in the specifications, install Products in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions. Obtain written instructions directly from manufacturer.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Trim any excess adhesive with a sharp blade.

B. At completion of installation, clean soiled Product surfaces in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions.

3.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPPOSAL

A. Separate waste materials for reuse and recycling at nearest used building materials
facility.

B. Divert unused caulking, sealants and adhesive materials from landfill through
appropriate disposal procedure listed in material safety data sheets (MSDS).

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Allow 24 hours for adhesive cure with no foot traffic permitted if products are
installed without mechanical fasteners.

B. Protect areas from damage using barriers, markers or temporary signs as required.

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C. Do not allow heavy objects to come in contact with installed products.

END OF SECTION

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