Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
B. See Section 01780 – Closeout Submittals, for additional warranty requirements.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: ALACO Ladder Co., which is located at: 5167 G St. ;
Chino, CA 91710-5143; Toll Free Tel: 888-310-7040; Tel: 909-591-7561; Email:
request info (sales@alacoladder.com); Web: www.alacoladder.com
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of
Section 01600.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Extruded Aluminum Profiles: ASTM B 221, ASTM B 210, ASTM B 308, Alloy 6061-
T6; standard mill finish.
B. Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B 209, Alloy 6061-T6; standard mill finish.
C. Fasteners: Aluminum solid aircraft rivets rated at 300 lbs shear strength.
D. Cast fittings, connectors and rung ends: Cast Aluminum alloy 356
2.3 LADDERS
A. Ladders - General: Comply with ANSI A14.3 and OSHA regulations.
B. Folding Wall Ladders: 24 inches wide.
1. Slope: 60 degrees; 6-inch wide aluminum nonslip steps mounted on 10-13/32
inches centers to 5-1/4 inch aluminum side rails.
2. Provide handrails of 1-1/4 in round serrated aluminum tubing with cast or
extruded aluminum fittings and four mounting brackets.
3. Fasten each step with not less than eight aluminum aircraft rivets.
4. Furnish with mounting bracket-slide assemblies to allow flat storage against
wall and non-marking solid rubber feet for secure installation.
2.4 FINISHES
A. Provide all aluminum in standard mill finish.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Owner and
Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings,
and in compliance with ANSI A14.3 and OSHA 1910.27.
3.3 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products until completion of project.
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