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	SECTION 05715
	FABRICATED SPIRAL STAIRS
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	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Stocklin Iron Inc.; steel staircases. . This section is based on the products of Stocklin Iron Inc., which is located at: 200 Oceanic Way Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Phone: (707) 538-2285 Fax: (707)586-9342 Web Site: www.stocklin-iron.com E-mail: Here at Stocklin Iron, we have been building steel staircases since 1969, averaging about 400 spiral, custom winding and circular stairs per year for customers throughout the Bay Area and beyond. We specialize in the design, construction and installation of fully welded steel stairs with no assembly required. No passageway is too small. Feel free to choose from one of our standard models or have us create the staircase of your dreams. We can help you build anything from a staircase to an iron gate or rail. Everything we do is made to meet the unified building codes. We only use the best materials on our projects. So feel free to call us or just come by with any questions you have. We would be happy to help you with your next steel project.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Metal Spiral Stairs.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete fill for steel pan treads and platforms.
		B.	Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications.
		C.	Section 05510 - Metal Stairs and Ladders.
		D.	Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Wood overlay for treads and platforms.
		E.	Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings: Field finishing of components.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ASTM A 123/A 123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products; 2001a.
		B.	A 780 - Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings; 2001.
		C.	AWS D 1.1 - Structural Welding Code - Steel; 2002.
		D.	NAAMM AMP 510 - Metal Stairs Manual; 1992, Fifth Edition.
		E.	SSPC Paint 20 - Zinc-Rich Primers (Type I, "Inorganic," and Type II, "Organic"); 1982 (Ed. 2000).
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
			1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
			2.	Storage and handling requirements.
			3.	Installation methods.
		C.	Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for stairs and railings.
			1.	Include plans, elevations, and details.
			2.	Indicate floor opening details, including floor opening and stair height tolerances.
			3.	Include design loads, structural calculations and material properties.
			4.	Shop drawings shall be signed and sealed by a structural engineer licensed in the state in which Project is located.
		D.	Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
		E.	Manufacturers warranties.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Firm that has produced the types of stair and railing systems required for not less then ten years, with not less than five similar projects that have been in successful use for five years or more.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Protect materials from exposure to moisture. Do not deliver until after wet work is complete and dry.
		B.	Store materials in a dry, warm, ventilated weathertight location.
		C.	Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
	1.7	PROJECT CONDITIONS
		A.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
	1.8	COORDINATION
		A.	Coordinate Work with other operations and installation of floor finish materials.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: , which is located at: ; , ; Email: request info (); Web:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	2.2	SPIRAL STAIRS
		A.	Spiral Stairs: Provide to heights and platform locations indicated on the Drawings. Design by stair manufacturer to meet applicable code requirements for live and dead loads, dimensions, and other requirements.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following types. Metal knocked-down stair kits are in stock.
			1.	Type Metal structure, preassembled.
			2.	Type Metal structure, knocked-down.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			3.	Spiral Direction: Right hand, clockwise rotation.
			4.	Spiral Direction: Left hand, counterclockwise rotation.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			5.	Stair Well: Square.
			6.	Stair Well: Round.
			7.	Provide well rail matching stair balusters and handrails around entire well opening.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Standard or Premium model from the following paragraphs and delete the Models not required. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Standard models are made to order and available with left or right hand direction, at any height. One coat primer (standard) with optional powder coat or galvanized finish available upon request.
		B.	Standard Model 1:
			1.	Center Column: Round metal pipe or tube.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: As required.
			2.	Treads and Landings: Smooth metal surface.
				a.	Treads: Steel.
				b.	Landings: Steel.
				c.	Thickness: 12 gage.
			3.	Handrails: Round.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).
			4.	Balusters: Metal.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Space balusters at 4 inches (102 mm) on center.
				c.	Provide one baluster per tread, centered.
			5.	Landing Framing:
				a.	Material: Same as tread materials.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				b.	Size and Shape: As required for compliance with performance requirements.
				c.	Size and Shape: As indicated on drawings.
				d.	Provide connections and other components necessary for support and installation of stairs.
		C.	Standard Model 2
			1.	Center Column: Round metal pipe or tube.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: As required.
			2.	Treads and Landings: Smooth metal surface.
				a.	Treads: Steel.
				b.	Landings: Steel.
				c.	Thickness: 12 gage.
			3.	Handrail and Bottom Rail: Round.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).
			4.	Balusters: Metal.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Cross-Section: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) round.
			5.	Landing Framing:
				a.	Material: Same as tread materials.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				b.	Size and Shape: As required for compliance with performance requirements.
				c.	Size and Shape: As indicated on drawings.
				d.	Provide connections and other components necessary for support and installation of stairs.
		D.	Standard Model 3
			1.	Center Column: Round metal pipe or tube.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: As required.
			2.	Treads and Landings: Smooth metal surface.
				a.	Treads: Steel.
				b.	Landings: Steel.
				c.	Thickness: 12 gage.
			3.	Handrail, Intermediate and Bottom Rail: Round.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).
			4.	Balusters: Metal.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Cross-Section: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) round.
			5.	Landing Framing:
				a.	Material: Same as tread materials.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				b.	Size and Shape: As required for compliance with performance requirements.
				c.	Size and Shape: As indicated on drawings.
				d.	Provide connections and other components necessary for support and installation of stairs.
		E.	Standard Model 4
			1.	Center Column: Round metal pipe or tube.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: As required.
			2.	Treads and Landings: Smooth metal surface.
				a.	Treads: Steel.
				b.	Landings: Steel.
				c.	Thickness: 12 gage.
			3.	Handrail: Round.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).
			4.	Infill: Metal.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Space infill at 4 inches (102 mm) on center.
			5.	Stringers and Landing Framing:
				a.	Material: Same as tread materials.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				b.	Size and Shape: As required for compliance with performance requirements.
				c.	Size and Shape: As indicated on drawings.
				d.	Provide connections and other components necessary for support and installation of stairs.
		F.	Standard Model 8
			1.	Center Column: Round metal pipe or tube.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: As required.
			2.	Treads and Landings: Smooth metal surface.
				a.	Treads: Steel.
				b.	Landings: Steel.
				c.	Thickness: 12 gage.
			3.	Handrail: Round.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).
			4.	Infill: Metal.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Cross-Section: 7/8 inch (22 mm) round.
				c.	Space infill at 4 inches (102 mm) on center.
			5.	Landing Framing:
				a.	Material: Same as tread materials.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				b.	Size and Shape: As required for compliance with performance requirements.
				c.	Size and Shape: As indicated on drawings.
				d.	Provide connections and other components necessary for support and installation of stairs.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Premium models are made to order and available with left or right hand direction, at any height. One coat primer (standard) with optional powder coat or galvanized finish available upon request. Select components and materials from the following options and delete those not required.
		G.	Premium Model (Custom):
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the Treads and Landings, Handrail, Balusters, Center Column, Stringer and Landing Frame from the following components. Delete all but one type of each component. If treads and landings are different, edit the headings to indicate which is which.
			1.	Treads and Landings: Wood as specified in Section 06200.
			2.	Treads and Landings: Checker plate.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Thickness: 12 gage.
			3.	Treads and Landings: Smooth steel with wood overlay surface as specified in Section 06200.
	2.3	Treads: Steel.
	2.4	Landings: Steel.
	2.5	Thickness: 12 gage.
			1.	Treads and Landings: Metal pan type.
				a.	Treads: Steel.
				b.	Landings: Steel.
				c.	Thickness: 12 gage.
				d.	Concrete Tread: As specified in Section 03300.
			2.	Treads and Landings: Grating.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				a.	Pattern: Rectangular bar grating, 1 inch (25.4 mm) by 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).
				b.	Pattern: Radial grating, 1 inch (25.4 mm) by 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).
				c.	Treads: Steel.
				d.	Landings: Steel.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following paragraph is optional.
				e.	Provide nosing on leading edge.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types of handrails.
			3.	Handrails: Round.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Diameter: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).
			4.	Handrails: Flat metal bar.
				a.	Material: Steel.
			5.	Balusters: Metal.
				a.	Material: Steel.
				b.	Space balusters at 4 inches (102 mm) on center.
				c.	Provide one baluster per tread, centered.
			6.	Center Column: Round metal pipe or tube.
				a.	Material: Steel.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete five of the following six paragraphs.
				b.	Diameter: 4 inches (102 mm) outside.
				c.	Diameter: As required for specified loading.
				d.	Diameter: As indicated on drawings.
				e.	Diameter: _____________.
				f.	Column Cap: Match material and finish of column.
			7.	Stringers and Landing Framing:
				a.	Material: Same as tread materials.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				b.	Size and Shape: As required for compliance with performance requirements.
				c.	Size and Shape: As indicated on drawings.
				d.	Provide connections and other components necessary for support and installation of stairs.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select finish(s) required from the following paragraphs. Delete finishes that are not applicable. Edit finish paragraph selected if required.
	2.6	FINISH
		A.	Steel:
			1.	Manufacturer's standard prime paint finish.
			2.	Stair manufacturer's zinc chromate reddish brown rust inhibitor.
			3.	Hot-dipped galvanized to minimum 1.25 oz./sq ft (0.38 kg/sq m) zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A 123/A 123M.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select accessories(s) required from the following paragraphs. Delete accessories that are not applicable. Edit paragraph(s) selected if required.
	2.7	ACCESSORIES
		A.	Fasteners and Anchorage Devices: Type as recommended by stair and railing system manufacturer.
		B.	Welding Materials: Type required for materials being welded.
		C.	Galvanizing Repair Paint: High-zinc-dust content paint for regalvanizing welds in steel, complying with SSPC Paint 20.
	2.8	FABRICATION
		A.	Fabricate to shapes and configurations indicated in Contract Documents.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
		B.	Preassembled Stairs: Fabricate in largest practical sizes for handling through building openings; ship fully assembled except where access to installation area is restricted.
		C.	Knocked-Down Stairs (Kits): Fabricate, disassemble and pack for shipping.
		D.	Mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation.
		E.	Form elbow bends and wall returns to uniform radius, free from buckles and twists, and with smooth finished surfaces free from blemishes. Form exposed ends to match or provide matching prefabricated end fittings.
		F.	Join components with concealed fastener. Countersink fasteners that cannot be concealed.
		G.	Welded Connections: Cope and weld or use welded-in fittings. Weld connections continuously. Remove sharp or rough edges on exposed surfaces.
		H.	Welded Connections for Pipe Railings: Connect handrail and railing members with sleeve and socket fittings with concealed internal welds.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Verify that field measurements are acceptable to suit stair assembly tolerances.
		B.	Verify supports and anchors are correctly and securely positioned.
		C.	Start of installation constitutes installer's acceptance of substrate and conditions.
		D.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
		B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings.
		B.	Install stair assembly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings and in accordance with specified performance requirements.
		C.	Anchor components rigidly and securely to building structure, plumb and level, accurately fitted, and free from distortion or defects.
		D.	Fit exposed connections to form tight hairline joints.
		E.	Weld connections that cannot be shop welded because of size limitations.
			1.	Perform field welding of steel in accordance with AWS D 1.1. Field bolt and weld to match shop bolting and welding.
			2.	Clean field welds, bolted connections and abraded areas.
			3.	Touch up shop primer.
			4.	Repair galvanizing with galvanizing repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780.
	3.4	ERECTION TOLERANCES
		A.	Maximum Variation from Plumb: 1/4 inch (6 mm) for full height of stair.
		B.	Maximum Variation from Level: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
		C.	Maximum Angular Variation of the Tread from True Position: 3 degrees.
	3.5	PROTECTION
		A.	Do not permit regular traffic on the stair after installation.
		B.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
		C.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
	END OF SECTION