Suspended Maintenance and Fall Protection Equipment

SECTION 11014 SUSPENDED MAINTENANCE AND FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

1.A. Suspended maintenance and fall protection equipment including delegated design.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

2.A. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

2.B. Section 03380 - Post Tensioned Concrete.

2.C. Section 03400 - Precast Concrete.

2.D. Section 04800 - Masonry Assemblies

2.E. Section 05100 - Structural Metal Framing.

2.F. Section 05200 - Metal Joists.

2.G. Section 05300 - Metal Deck.

2.H. Section 05400 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing

2.I. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications.

2.J. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.

2.K. Section 07200 - Thermal Protection.

2.L. Section 07500 - Membrane Roofing.

2.M. 11014-1 Section 07620 - Flashing and Trim.

2.N. Section 07700 - Roof Specialties and Accessories.

2.O. Section 15100 - Building Service Piping.

2.P. Section 16200 - Electrical Power.

1.3 REFERENCES

3.A. Aluminum Association - Aluminum Design Manual, Specifications & Guidelines for Aluminum Structures.

3.B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI), International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA): 3.B.1. ANSI/IWCA 1-14.1 - Window Cleaning Safety Standard. 3.B.2. ANSI/ASSE Z359 - Safety Requirements for Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems & Components.

3.C. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): Steel Construction Manual, 14th Edition.

3.D. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): A120.1 - Safety Requirements for Powered Platforms and Traveling Ladders and Gantries for Building Maintenance

3.E. American Welding Society (AWS): 3.E.1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M - Structural Welding Code - Steel. 3.E.2. AWS D1.2/D1.2M - Structural Welding Code - Aluminum. 3.E.3. AWS D1.6/D1.6M - Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel.

3.F. ASTM International (ASTM): 3.F.1. ASTM A36 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel. 3.F.2. ASTM A123 - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products. 3.F.3. ASTM A276 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes. 3.F.4. ASTM A304 - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End- Quench Hardenability Requirements. 3.F.5. ASTM A500 - Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes. 3.F.6. ASTM A572 - Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbian-Vanadium Structural Steel.

3.G. 11014-2 California OSHA: 3.G.1. Division 1, Department of Industrial Relations, Subchapter 4 - Construction Safety Orders. 3.G.2. Division 1, Department of Industrial Relations, Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders, Group 1. General Physical Conditions and Structures, Article 5 - Window Cleaning.

3.H. Minnesota Administrative Rules: 5205.0650 to 5205.0730 - Building and in plant maintenance and repair.

3.I. US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA): 3.I.1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Subpart D - Safety and Health Regulations for Walking and Working Surfaces. 3.I.2. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.6, Appendix C - Safety and Health Regulations for Personal Fall Arrest Systems. 3.I.3. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, Subpart F - Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance. 3.I.4. OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M - Fall Protection.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

4.A. Coordinate selection of roofing materials adjacent to anchorages. The roofing warranty shall be maintained. Flexible boots are required at roofing penetrations to allow for temporary deflection during testing and use.

4.B. Coordinate topcoat finishes applied over materials supplied under this specification section. Comply with paint and coating manufacturer's written recommendations for compatibility.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

5.A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

5.B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: 5.B.1. Preparation instructions and recommendations. 5.B.2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. 5.B.3. Installation methods.

5.C. Shop Drawings: 5.C.1. Manufacturer's Engineering Services: Manufacturer shall provide product information in appropriate file format to facilitate the design process and incorporate system solutions into project documents. 5.C.2. Provide project specific, scaled, engineered stamped shop drawings and calculations including layout, dimensions, loading and structural requirements. 5.C.3. 11014-3 Include analytical structural calculations of the connection and the supporting structure's capacity including service / fatigue design, testing, and ultimate / failure load combinations for each type of anchorage. 5.C.4. Roof plans with maintenance drop locations showing routing of temporary equipment supplied by the maintenance contractor such as ropes and counterweight beams. 5.C.5. Elevations indicating intermittent stabilization anchors. 5.C.6. Sections at each attachment to the primary structural system. 5.C.7. Details of each fastener. 5.C.8. Include applicable information of adjacent supporting structure. 5.C.9. Submit an Operating Procedures Outline System (OPOS) in pictorial and written form to instruct workers in safe use of equipment.

5.D. Certifications: 5.D.1. Include a letter certified by an engineer registered in the project's state noting that the primary structural system has adequate capacity to support the transient equipment loading when combined with the applicable dead and live loads. 5.D.2. Manufacturer Insurance Certificate(s): Include product liability specifically for suspended maintenance and fall protection equipment. 5.D.3. Installer Insurance Certificate(s): Include workmen's compensation, comprehensive general liability, and comprehensive automobile liability.

5.E. Closeout Submittals: 5.E.1. Submit in accordance with Section 01700 - Closeout Submittals 5.E.2. Log Book including record shop drawings indicating the constructed condition with a completed initial testing log, yearly inspection log to be filled out by others, a 10-year retest log to be filled out by others, and an appendix containing the Preconstruction Submittals. 5.E.2.a. Log book shall include the statement: Systems users to inspect all equipment prior to each use, including all visible attachment points, locks, and pins to ensure all equipment is in safe working order. All users shall be trained on proper use of the equipment, as well as knowing and complying with OSHA, ANSI, and other pertinent life safety regulations. All equipment shall be annually inspected by a qualified person and also re-certified within 10 years under direct supervision of a licensed engineer. 5.E.3. Laminated placards noting the log book location and showing the system layout for each permanent roof access location. 5.E.4. Operations and Maintenance Data. 5.E.5. Laminated placards noting the log book location and showing the system layout for each permanent roof access location.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

6.A. Products shall meet or exceed OSHA and ASME A120.1 standards, and be tested and certified 11014-4 by professional engineers.

6.B. Installer Qualifications: Approved by the manufacturer and with minimum three similar completed projects.

6.C. Welder Qualifications: 6.C.1. AWS D1.1 for structural steel. 6.C.2. AWS D1.2 for aluminum. 6.C.3. AWS D1.6 for stainless steel.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

7.A. Provide packaging that will allow products to be stored outdoors or clearly mark packaging to indicate that products must be protected from the elements.

7.B. Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready for installation. Handle materials to avoid damage.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

8.A. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended temperature limits.

1.9 WARRANTY

9.A. Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard limited warranty for parts for a term of 1 year on finish and structural capacity.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

1.A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Engineered Supply LLC, which is located at: 201 2nd Ave. S.; Bayport, MN 55003; Tel: 612-508-6727 ; Email: request info ([email protected]); Web: www.engineeredsupply.com

1.B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

1.C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

2.2 SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2.A. Design and anchorage layout to comply with OSHA, ANSI, IWCA, applicable state regulatory requirements, and other project requirements as necessary.

11014-5 2.B. Provide graphical design indicating areas of the building to be serviced. Provide complete coverage for the type of service required and service methods.

2.C. Fall Protection Anchorages: 2.C.1. Capable of sustaining a minimum ultimate load of 5,000 pound force in any direction the load may be applied for fall arrest.

2.D. Suspended Maintenance and Tieback Anchorages, Rigging Sleeves, Monorails, and Davits: 2.D.1. Capable of sustaining a 1,250 pound force service load in any direction the load may be applied under allowable stresses for material fatigue loading. 2.D.2. Capable of sustaining a 1,800 pound force impact service load in any direction the load may be applied for fall arrest loading. 2.D.3. Capable of sustaining a 2,500 pound force test load in any direction the load may be applied under the elastic limits of the materials, 2.D.4. Capable of sustaining a 5,000 pound force test load in any direction the load may be applied under the elastic limits of the materials, 2.D.5. Capable of sustaining a minimum ultimate load of 5,000 pound force in any direction the load may be applied under the plastic limits of the materials.

2.E. Horizontal Lifelines: 2.E.1. Capable of sustaining a 1,800 pound force impact service load in any direction the load may be applied when two users are attached to the system with shock absorbing lanyards limiting the force applied to the system to 900 pounds force for each user. 2.E.2. Maintain a minimum factor of safety from service loads to elastic material limits of 2:1. 2.E.3. Capable of sustaining a minimum ultimate load of 5,000 pound force in any direction the load may be applied under the plastic limits of the materials. 2.E.4. All components of the system shall be directly specified and supplied including manufacturer, make, and model in the design. No replacement components or equals are allowed.

2.3 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

3.A. Anchors shall be completely free of sharp edges or abrasive surfaces.

3.B. Specifically deburr hoops after hot dip galvanizing process.

3.C. All exposed portions of carbon steel anchors shall be hot dipped galvanized or aluminum thermal sprayed.

3.D. Vent holes to accommodate the hot dip galvanizing process shall be permanently sealed. 3.D.1. Provide a minimum of 3/4" diameter attachment hoop. Attachment hoop shall be capable of sustaining 5,000 pound force in any direction the load may be applied under the plastic limits of the materials. 11014-6 3.D.2. Inside radius shall be a minimum of 1.625 inches. 3.D.3. Inside radius shall be a minimum of 2 inches.

2.4 MATERIALS

4.A. Steel Shapes: ASTM A36.

4.B. W Shapes: ASTM A572, Grade 50.

4.C. HSS Tube and Pipe: ASTM A500, Grade B.

4.D. Stainless Steel Shapes: ASTM A276, 304.

4.E. Aluminum: 6061 or 6063 with appropriate temper.

4.F. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: Per AWS requirements.

4.G. Galvanizing Repair Paint: High zinc dust content paint compatible with surfaces to be coated.

4.H. Exposed Fasteners: Galvanized steel or stainless steel.

4.I. Concealed Fasters: Stainless steel.

2.5 FINISHES

5.A. Stainless steel, no applied finish.

5.B. Galvanized steel, no applied finish.

5.C. Galvanized steel with powder coat finish. 5.C.1. Color: ____ 5.C.2. Color: As indicated on Drawings. 5.C.3. Color: As selected by Architect.

5.D. Galvanized steel with epoxy finish. 5.D.1. Color: ____ 5.D.2. Color: As indicated on Drawings. 5.D.3. Color: As selected by Architect.

2.6 ACCESSORlES 11014-7 6.A. Thermal Insulation: Load bearing thermal insulation separation material. 6.A.1. Thickness: 1/4 inch. 6.A.2. Thickness: 1/2 inch. 6.A.3. Thickness: 1 inch.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

1.A. Verify substrates match the recommendations of the manufacturer and the project specific shop drawings.

1.B. Verify bearing surfaces are even, plumb, and true. Uneven bearing surfaces may lead to loosening of anchorages during load testing and rejection of anchorage.

1.C. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

1.D. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 INSTALLATION

2.A. Sequence and coordinate with other ongoing work, allowing appropriate notice to other trades and inspectors.

2.B. Install anchors and fasteners in strict accordance to manufacturer requirements.

2.C. Torque fasteners with a calibrated torque wrench in strict accordance to manufacturer requirements.

2.D. Fasteners shall be vibration proof through the use of permanent thread locking compound, deformed thread nuts, or damaged threads. Split ring lock washers are not acceptable without additional retention as noted.

2.E. Coordinate installation with the Roofing Contractor and General Contractor to verify installation will result in a warrantable building envelope.

2.F. Coordinate installation with the Roofing Contractor to verify installation will result in a warrantable building envelope.

2.G. Coordinate installation with the General Contractor to verify installation will result in a warrantable building envelope.

2.H. Prevent galvanic action and other forms of corrosion by insulating metals from direct contact with incompatible materials. 11014-8 2.I. Prepare and touch up blemishes and carbon steel field welds with cold galvanizing compound.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.A. Load test, 100 percent of adhesive anchors shall be tensioned tested to an equivalent of the maximum anchor test load with a calibrated scale or calibrated hydraulic test apparatus.

3.B. Adhesive anchors shall be inspected in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer.

3.C. Equipment shall be initially load tested under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer in accordance with ANSI, OSHA, and IWCA requirements.

3.D. Each anchor shall be inspected for conformance to manufacturer requirements, building envelope, looseness, and signs of permanent deflection during load testing.

3.4 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

4.A. Provide on-site instruction by manufacturer technician for Owner's representative in proper use, maintenance, and inspection requirements of the system.

3.5 PROTECTION

5.A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

5.B. Repair or replace non-conforming and damaged products and inspect as necessary to supply a complete, useable system.

3.6 MAINTENANCE

6.A. OSHA and ANSI/IWCA I-14.1 require that anchors first be certified and subsequently inspected on an annual basis. Coordinate with the manufacturer and local inspectors as required to maintain compliance.

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