Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

1.06 QUALIFICATIONS
A. The fabricator of the steel joists and joist girders shall have had not less than five (5) years'
continuous experience. Fabricator shall be a member of the Steel Joist Institute, or a firm
approved by the Steel Joist Institute.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect steel joists and joist girders before, during, and after installation and protect the
installed work of other trades. Joists may be stored on site for long periods of time. Care must
be taken to project from ground and weather elements at all times. In the event of damage,
immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Architect,
Engineer and Supplier, and at no additional cost to the Contract.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL
A. Joist Manufacturer: Joist and girders manufactured by Vulcraft Division of Nucor Corporation
are indicated on Drawings. Other manufacturers complying with the qualifications stated in
this Specification will be considered for approval prior to bidding.
B. Materials and fabrication requirements outlined in this section and shown on the Drawings are
to support the specified loads and comply with requirements outlined in the Quality Assurance
section of this Specification.
2.02 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Steel: Comply with SJI "Specifications" for chord and web sections.
B. Steel Bearing Plates: ASTM A 36.
C. High-Strength Threaded Fasteners: ASTM A 325 or A 490, heavy hexagon structural bolts
with nuts and hardened washers.
D. Steel Prime Paint: Comply with "SJI Specifications."
1. Color: Manufacturer's standard grey.
2.03 FABRICATION
A. General: Fabricate steel joists and girders in accordance with SJI "Specifications."
B. Holes in Chord Members: Provide holes in chord members where shown, for securing other
work to steel joists and joist girders; however, deduct area of holes from the area of chord
when calculating strength of member.
C. Extended Ends: Provide extended ends on joists where shown, complying with SJI
"Specifications" and load tables.
D. Bridging: Provide horizontal or diagonal type bridging for joists and joist girders, complying
with "SJI "Specifications". Provide bridging anchors for ends of bridging lines terminating at
walls or beams.
E. End Anchorage: Provide end anchorages including steel bearing plates, to secure joists to
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