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SECTION 05500 - METAL FABRICATIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:
1. Shop fabricated ferrous metal items, galvanized and prime painted.
2. Wal-Mart furnished fabricated metal items.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01458 - Testing Laboratory Services: Testing and inspection.
2. Section 01640 - Owner Furnished Products: General procedures related to Wal-Mart furnished products.
3. Section 03310 - Structural Concrete and Exterior Concrete Slabs: Grout for setting metal fabrications.
4. Section 05090 - Post-installed Concrete and Masonry Anchors: Mechanical and adhesive anchors drilled
into concrete or masonry.
5. Section 05120 - Structural Steel: Connection of miscellaneous framing and supports to structural steel.
6. Section 06065 - Plastic Materials: Plastic sleeves for steel pipe bollards.
7. Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings: Field painted finishes.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced
within the text by the basic designation only.
B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
1. ANSI A 14.3 - Ladders, Fixed, Safety Requirements.
C. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. ASTM A 36 - Carbon Structural Steel.
2. ASTM A 53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless.
3. ASTM A 123 - Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
4. ASTM A 153 - Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.
5. ASTM A 240 - Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Ves-
sels and for General Applications
6. ASTM A 307 - Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile Strength.
7. ASTM A 325 - Structural Bolts, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
8. ASTM A 500 - Cold-formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
9. ASTM A 591 - Steel Sheet, Electrolytic Zinc-Coated, for Light Coating Mass Applications.
10. ASTM A 653 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the
Hot-Dip Process.
11. ASTM A 666 - Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
12. ASTM A 1008 - Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength
Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, Baked Hardenable.
13. ASTM A 1011 - Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and
High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability.
D. American Welding Society (AWS):
1. AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code.
2. AWS D1.3 - Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel.
E. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):
1. Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products.
F. Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC):
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1. SSPC-Paint 20 - Zinc-Rich Coating Type I - Inorganic and Type II - Organic.
2. SSPC-Paint 25 - Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed Oil Primer for Use Over Hand cleaned Steel Type I and Type
II.
3. SSPC-SP3 - Power Tool Cleaning
4. SSPC-PA1 - Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Submit directly to Architect for Contractor furnished items only.
1. Indicate profiles, sizes, connection attachments, reinforcing, anchorage, size and type of fasteners, and ac-
cessories.
2. Include erection drawings, elevations, and details where applicable.
3. Indicate welded connections using standard AWS welding symbols. Indicate net weld lengths.
4. Prepare shop drawings under the supervision of a licensed structural Professional Engineer.
B. Submit Shop Drawings within 10 working days of Contract date.
C. Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Procedures for submittals.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications for Welding Work: Qualify welding operators in accordance with Standard Qualification Proce-
dures as required by AWS D1.1.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Transport, handle, store, and protect products in compliance with the requirements of Section 01600 and manufac-
turer’s recommendations.
B. Delivery and Handling of Wal-Mart Furnished, Contractor Installed Items:
1. Product Delivery: Wal-Mart Supplier will deliver products to jobsite. Contact Wal-Mart Supplier to estab-
lish product delivery date.
2. Product Packaging: Products will be packaged in manufacturer's standard packaging on shipping pallets.
Installation Drawings will be included with products.
3. Acceptance at Site: Receive products as specified in Section 01640.
a. Verify quantity of products furnished with Bill of Material provided with Wal-Mart furnished prod-
ucts.
b. Report discrepancies in product quantity delivered, or damage to products delivered to the Wal-Mart
Construction Manager, Wal-Mart Indirect Sourcing at (479) 204-0684 (select option 1) or construc-
tion.buyouts@wal-mart.com and Wal-Mart Supplier.
c. Note product quantity discrepancies and/or product damage on Bill of Materials.
d. Upon notification by Contractor, Wal-Mart will arrange for delivery of replacement products.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS
A. Under provisions of Section 01640, Wal-Mart's Suppliers will furnish the following fabricated metal items for in-
stallation by Contractor.
1. Jib crane hoist arm and railing assembly.
2. Interior stainless steel bollards - floor mounted/bolted.
B. Wal-Mart Supplier: Ellis Steel Company, Inc., West Point, MS, (888) 494-5955, unless otherwise specified.
1. Contact Jim Williams, jim.williams@ellissteel.com or Jesse Young, jesse.young@ellissteel.com.
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C. Descriptions and related provisions of products by Wal-Mart’s Supplier as specified herein are included as re-
quirements by the supplier of equipment to be furnished by Wal-Mart and are included as information only to the
Contractor.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Steel Plates and Shapes: ASTM A 36.
B. Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A 325 and ASTM A 307.
C. Cold Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1008.
D. Hot Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1011.
E. Galvanized Steel Sheets:
1. Structural: ASTM A 653 Structural Quality, G90.
2. Galvanized Sheet Steel: ASTM A 591, Class C.
F. Stainless-Steel Sheet, Strip, and Plate: ASTM A 240 or ASTM A 666, Type 304 or 430 as shown or specified.
G. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500, Grade B.
H. Steel Piping: ASTM A 53.
I. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.3 type required for materials being welded.
J. Primers:
1. Shop application and field touch-up: SSPC 25.
2. Touch-up Primer for Galvanized Surfaces: SSPC 20.
3. Color: To match primer used on steel roof deck and joists.
K. Concrete Inserts: Cast steel or malleable bolts, washers, and shims; galvanized.
2.3 FABRICATION
A. Verify dimensions on site prior to shop fabrication.
B. Fabricate items with joints tightly fitted and secured.
C. Fit and shop assemble in largest practical sections, for delivery to site.
D. Grind exposed welds flush and smooth with adjacent finished surface. Ease exposed edges to small uniform radi-
us.
E. Form exposed connections with hairline joints, flush and smooth, using concealed fasteners where possible. Use
exposed fasteners of type indicated or, if not indicated, Phillips flat-head (countersunk) screws or bolts. Locate
joints where least conspicuous.
F. Supply components required for anchorage of metal fabrications. Fabricate anchorage and related components of
same material and finish as metal fabrication, except where specifically noted otherwise.
2.4 FINISHES
A. Finish metal fabrications after assembly. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and
Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes. Shop prime ferrous-metal items not
indicated to be galvanized.
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B. Prime Painting:
1. Prime paint in shop as scheduled.
2. Prepare uncoated ferrous-metal surfaces to comply with SSPC-SP 3, "Power Tool Cleaning."
3. Apply shop primer to comply with SSPC-PA 1, "Paint Application Specification No. 1," for shop painting.
4. Do not prime surfaces in direct contact bond with concrete or where field welding is required.
5. Prime paint items scheduled with one coat. Touch up with same primer.
C. Galvanizing: Hot-dip galvanize items indicated to be galvanized to comply with ASTM A 123 or ASTM A 153 as
applicable. Galvanize to minimum 2.0 oz/sq ft zinc coating, exterior items, and those items indicated on Drawings
and specified herein, to be galvanized.
D. Finish Painting: Finish paint after installation as shown on the drawings or specified herein in accordance with
Section 09900.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Obtain Wal-Mart Construction Manager approval prior to site cutting or making adjustments not scheduled.
B. Clean and strip site primed steel items to bare metal where site welding is scheduled.
C. Make provision for erection loads with temporary bracing. Keep work in alignment.
D. Use grout specified in Section 03310 for setting metal fabrications.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install items plumb and level, accurately fitted, free from distortion or defects.
B. Perform field welding in accordance with AWS D1.1 or D1.3, as applicable. After installation, grind sight-
exposed field welds smooth, touch-up welds, scratched, or damaged surfaces with primer.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing and Inspection: See Section 01458.
3.4 SCHEDULE
A. Provide items as scheduled herein and as indicated on Drawings.
B. Include related items and systems necessary to complete the Work including anchorages and attachments neces-
sary for installation
C. Miscellaneous Framing and Supports: Furnish steel framing and supports not specified under Section 05120. Fab-
ricate welded construction in as large units as possible. Drill and tap for hardware and other items. Include an-
chors required for building into work of other Sections.
1. Interior: Prime paint finish, gray.
2. Exterior: Galvanized.
D. Miscellaneous Steel Trim: Profiles and sizes as indicated on Drawings; continuous welded joints and smooth ex-
posed edges. Use concealed field splices where possible. Provide cutouts, fittings, and anchorages; coordinate as-
sembly and installation into work of other Sections.
1. Interior: Prime paint finish.
2. Exterior: Galvanized.
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E. Exterior Steel Pipe Bollards (Footing Mounted): ASTM A 53, Type E (electric-resistance welded) or Type S
(seamless), Grade B, Schedule 40, height.
1. Size: Height and diameter as shown on the drawings.
2. Fill bollard as indicated on Drawings.
3. Finish:
a. Painted Bollards: Field prime and finish coated in accordance with Section 09900.
b. Plastic Sleeve Covered Bollards: Galvanized.
4. Plastic Sleeves: Install polyethylene thermoplastic pipe sleeves on bollards as specified in Section 06065
and at locations shown on the drawings.
5. Installation: Install in concrete footing as shown on the drawings.
F. Interior Stainless Steel Bollards - Floor Mounted/Bolted (Wal-Mart Furnished, Contractor Installed): 302 stainless
steel with dome top, brushed finish.
1. Manufacturer/ Wal-Mart Suppliers:
a. Marco, Ft. Worth TX, (817) 244-8300.
b. McCue Corporation, Salem, MA (800) 800-8503
c. Star-Guard, Dallas, TX (972) 284-1250, John Krawietz.
2. Size: Height and nominal diameter as shown on Drawings.
3. Location: Where shown on Drawings
4. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, using manufacturer supplied hardware.
G. Bollard Base Plate (For Wal-Mart Furnished and Contractor Installed Bollards Inside Freezer): Provide steel bol-
lard mounting base plate to be cast in concrete floor as shown. Provide base plate by one of the following:
1. PNA Construction Technologies, contact: Marva Wilkerson (800) 542-0214.
2. Fabricate base plate assembly as detailed on the drawings.
3. Install where shown on the drawings.
H. Ladder Safety Extension (for Roof Hatch): HatchGrip by PS Doors, Grand Forks, ND (800) 284-0623.
1. Ladder rung continuation grip safety extension above ladder roof hatch opening.
2. Provide fasteners with neoprene washers for attachment to roof hatch curb.
3. Finish: Galvanized steel.
4. Assemble and install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Substitutions: Not permitted.
I. Downspout Nozzle: Cast bronze body and wall flange, with bird screen, with or without hub as required to connect
to Vestibule overflow roof drain, size as required. Install per manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company, Montgomery, AL (334) 277-8520.
b. Josam Company, Michigan City, IN (800) 365-6726.
c. Zurn Industries, Paso Robles, CA (805) 238-7100.
2. Model:
a. Jay R. Smith: 1770 series.
b. Josam Company: 25010 series.
c. Zurn: Z199 series (plain bronze).
J. Closure Panel at Refrigerated Cases: Fabricate and install closure panels as shown on Drawings. Fabricate from
stainless steel or galvanized steel sheet as shown.
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