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page. Please destroy all previous revisions.

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Lead Engineer Greg Luttrull 3/8/2011

Project Engineering
Manager: Russell Shulz 3/8/2011
Client Approval:

ISSUED FOR : Construction X Other Approved

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Scope

PIP STS05130, Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Erection Specification, dated July 2010, is adopted for
project use with the following modifications noted in this addendum.

Modifications to the Original Specification

The following requirements are defined as additions, deletions, and revisions to PIP STS05130.

Section Description

2.1 Process Industry Practices Replace with the following:

(PIP) MQ-SP-S-2303 – Nonshrink Cementitious Grout
MQ-SP-S-2304 – Epoxy Grout
MQ-SP-S-2311 – Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Fabrication
4.2 Change:
PIP STS05120

To:
MQ-SP-S-2311
4.3.4.5 Change:
PIP STS03600
PIP STS03601

To:
MQ-SP-S-2303
MQ-SP-S-2304
4.3.12.1 Change:
PIP STS05120

To:
MQ-SP-S-2311
4.3 Add the following:

4.3.13 Field Drilling of Holes

4.3.13.1 References

a. Reference is made in this standard to the following

documents. The latest issues, amendments, and
supplements to these documents shall apply unless
otherwise indicated.

b. Marafiq Specifications

1. MQ-SP-S-2311, Fabrication of Structural and

Miscellaneous Steel

c. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

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1. Manual of Steel Construction - Allowable Stress

Design (ASD)

4.3.13.2 Requirements for Drilling

a. Holes for Connecting Structural Members

1. Holes for connections not shown on structural

design or fabrication drawings shall not be drilled
without Marafiq approval.

2. Marafiq approval for the drilling of specific holes

shall not be considered as a general approval for
drilling holes elsewhere in the structure.

b. Holes in Flanges of Structural Members for Mounting

Small Electric and Equipment Items

1. Untapped holes greater than 8 mm (5/16 in)

diameter shall not be drilled or punched in flanges
of beams, girders, purlins, and columns without
Marafiq approval. Holes that are to be tapped shall
not be greater than those which will receive a 6
mm (1/4 in) diameter bolt or machine screw.

2. Holes shall not be closer than 50 mm (2 in) center-

to-center in any direction and shall not be
positioned closer than 13 mm (1/2 in) from the
edge of the flange. When two or more holes are to
be positioned on a line across the flanges of ’S’ or
’W’ sections, they shall straddle the web. The
number of holes permitted on any line parallel to
the transverse axis of the member shall not exceed
those given in Table I.

c. Holes in Webs of Structural Members

1. Holes in excess of the number set forth in Table II

shall not be drilled or punched in webs of
structural members without Marafiq approval
except holes less than 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter
used for mounting small electric and equipment
items. All 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter holes shall be
positioned at least 50 mm (2 in) center-to-center.

d. Holes in Flanges of Structural Members for Mounting

Heavy Equipment
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1. If practicable, it is recommended that studs welded

to the structural members be used for mounting
equipment in lieu of bolts in drilled holes.

2. When it is necessary to drill holes for equipment

supported on lugs, legs, baseplates, and when the
position of the equipment is shown on the Erection
Drawing, such holes shall not exceed the
maximum diameters shown on Erection Drawings
for open holes nor exceed the maximum set forth
in Table III. When location of any equipment is
not shown on Erection Drawing, the holes for
mounting such equipment shall not be drilled
before Marafiq approval.

3. Structural members of lesser dimensions (’S’ or

channel shapes) are not generally used to support
equipment. If small members are so used, the
maximum diameter of holes in top flanges shall
not be greater than 2 mm (1/16 in) plus the size of
’Maximum Flange Fastener’ listed in the AISC-
ASD for the size of member involved.

e. Hole Positions

1. The holes preferably be positioned on the standard

gauge line in accordance with AISC-ASD Part 4,
Preface. The holes shall not be positioned near the
edge of the flange closer than the minimum as in
Table IV. For more information see AISC-ASD
Part 5, Section J3.

2. When more than one hole along the longitudinal

axis of a member is required, they shall be spaced
at least three times the hole diameter from any
new or existing adjacent hole.

f. Holes in Bottom Flange of Beams

g. The holes greater than 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter shall

not be drilled in bottom flanges of structural members
without Marafiq approval.

h. Damage to Coating

1. After field drilling of holes, the damage to

coatings shall be repaired as following:
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a) Hot-dip galvanized coatings in accordance

with Marafiq Specification, MQ-SP-S-2311,
Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous
Steel.

b) Paint coatings in accordance with Marafiq

Specification, MQ-SP-S-2311, Fabrication of
Structural and Miscellaneous Steel.

TABLE I
Number of 8 mm (5/16 in)  Holes Permissible
on Transverse Line Across Flanges
WIDTH OF FLANGE MAXIMUM NUMBER
KIND OF SECTION
mm (in) OF HOLES *
Wide flange (W) and
(HP)
Up to 306 (12 ) 2

Over 306 (12), under

W and HP
406 (16 )
3

W 406 (16) and over 4

Standard I beams (S) Under 102 (4) 1
S 102 (4) and over 2
Channels (C) 51 (2) and over 1
Angle size: 75 x 75
Angles
(3 x 3) and over
1
* Contractor shall not use acetylene drilling (welding torch) for making holes

TABLE II
Number of 8 mm (5/16 in)  Holes Permissible
on Transverse Line Across Webs
KIND OF SECTION NOMIAL DEPTH OF MAXIMUM NUMBER
SECTION mm (in) OF HOLES*
Under 102 (4) 1
102 to 306 (4 to 12) 2
356 to 406 (14 to 16) 3
W, S, C, or HP
457 (18) 4
508 to 686 (20 to 27) 5
762 to 915 (30 to 36) 6
* Contractor shall not use acetylene drilling (welding torch) for making holes
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TABLE III
Holes in Top Flange of Structural Members
MAXIMUM
SIZE DESCRIPTION OF SECTION HOLE
GROUP mm (in) DIAMBER
mm (in)
1. S beams with flange widths of 178 (7) or more

2. Wide flange beams with flange widths of 178

Group 1 (7) or more 27 (1 1/16)

3. Standard channels, 381 (15) depth

1. S beams with flange widths of over 152 (6),

under 178 (7)

2. Wide flange beams with flange width of over

Group 2 152 (6) under 178 (7) 24 (15/16)

3. Standard channels, 306 (12), depth

1. S beams with flange widths of 102 to 152 (4 to

6)

2. Wide flange beams with flange widths of 127 to

Group 3 152 (5 to 6) 20 (16/16)

3. Standard channels 203 (8) and 254 (10) depths

* Contractor shall not use acetylene drilling (welding torch) for making holes

TABLE IV
Minimum Edge Distance for Holes
(Center of Hole to Edge of Connected Part)
HOLE AT ROLLED EDGES OF
IN SHEARED
SIZE mm PLATES, SHAPES, BARS, OR
EDGE mm (in)
(in) GAS CUT EDGES mm (in)
14 (9/16) 22 (7/8) 19 (3/4)
17 (11/16) 28 (1 1/8) 22 (7/8)
20 (13/16) 32 (1 1/4) 25 (1)
24 (15/16) 38 (1 1/2) 28 (1 1/8)
27 (1 1/16) 44 (1 3/4) 32 (1 1/4)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................2
2. REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) ......................................................................................................2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards .........................................................................................................2
2.3 Government Regulations...................................................................................................................3
3. DEFINITIONS...........................................................................................................................................3

4. REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................4
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................4
4.1.1 Quality Control...............................................................................................................4
4.1.2 Submittals .......................................................................................................................5
4.1.3 Performance Requirements ............................................................................................5
4.2 Products and Materials .....................................................................................................................6
4.3 Execution.............................................................................................................................................6
4.3.1 Receiving, Inspection, and Storage................................................................................6
4.3.2 Erection...........................................................................................................................6
4.3.3 Structural Stability..........................................................................................................7
4.3.4 Setting Base Plates .........................................................................................................8
4.3.5 Bolted Connections ........................................................................................................8
4.3.6 Welded Connections ......................................................................................................9
4.3.7 Correction of Errors .......................................................................................................9
4.3.8 Steel Joists ......................................................................................................................9
4.3.9 Floor Plate and Grating ................................................................................................10
4.3.10 Metal Decking for Floors and Roofs ...........................................................................10
4.3.11 Sheer Connectors..........................................................................................................10
4.3.12 Coating Repairs ............................................................................................................10
4.3.13 Field Drilling of Holes .................................................................................................14

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PIP STS05130
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Steel Erection Specification
 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

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Users may provide their clients, suppliers and contractors with copies of the Practice
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PRINTING HISTORY
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Steel Erection Specification
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................ 2
1.2 Scope ............................................... 2

2. References .................................. 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices .............. 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........ 2
2.3 Government Regulations ................. 3

3. Definitions ................................... 3
4. Requirements.............................. 4
4.1 General ............................................ 4
4.2 Products and Materials .................... 6
4.3 Execution ......................................... 6

Drawing
STS05130-01 – Field Located and
Field Fabricated Grating Openings

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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides the requirements for structural and miscellaneous steel
erection.
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the requirements for the receipt, handling, erection, assembly,
and field inspection of structural and miscellaneous steel.

2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices, industry codes and standards, and references shall
be considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract
award shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP STS03600 - Cementitious Grout Specification
– PIP STS03601 - Epoxy Grout Specification
– PIP STS05120 - Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Fabrication Specification
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
– AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel Buildings and Bridges
(AISC 303)
– AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360)
– RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts
– AISC Steel Construction Manual
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
– ANSI A10.13 - Safety Requirements for Steel Erection
American Welding Society (AWS)
– AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code – Steel
ASTM International (ASTM)
– ASTM A307 - Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile Strength
– ASTM A325 - Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum
Tensile Strength. AASHTO No. M164
– ASTM A325M - High Strength Bolts for Structural Steel Joints (Metric)
AASHTO M164M
– ASTM A490 - Heat-Treated Steel Structural Bolts, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile
Strength AASHTO M253
– ASTM A490M - High Strength Steel Bolts, Classes 10.9 and 10.9.3,
for Structural Steel Joints (Metric) AASHTO M253M

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Steel Deck Institute (SDI)

– SDI Design Manual for Composite Decks, Form Decks and Roof Decks
Steel Joist Institute (SJI)
– SJI Standard Specifications and Load Tables
2.3 Government Regulations
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
– OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910
– OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

3. Definitions
contract documents: Any and all documents, including codes, studies, design drawings,
specifications, sketches, practices, and data sheets, that the purchaser or engineer of record
has transmitted or otherwise communicated, either by incorporation or reference, and made
part of the legal contract agreement or purchase order between the purchaser and the erector.

engineer of record: Purchaser’s authorized representative with overall authority and

responsibility for the engineering design, quality, and performance of the civil works,
structure, foundations, materials, and appurtenances described in the contract documents.
The engineer of record shall be licensed as defined by the laws of the locality in which the
work is to be constructed, and be qualified to practice in the specialty discipline required for
the work described in the contract documents. Also known as structural engineer of record in
AISC Code of Standard Practice.

erector: The party responsible for erecting structural and miscellaneous steel in accordance
with the contract documents. The term erector shall apply also to the fabricator’s
subcontractor(s) and/or vendor(s).

inspector: The party responsible for verifying the quality of all materials, installations,
and workmanship furnished by the erector. The inspector shall be qualified by training and
experience and hold certifications or documentation of their qualifications. Unless otherwise
specified in the contract documents, the inspector shall be retained by the erector.

manufacturer: The party who produces and warrants the performance of the products,
materials, and/or items provided in accordance with the contract documents. The products,
materials, and/or items are manufactured in a controlled process using standard codes,
specifications, tests and possibly include shop drawings to assist in proper application,
installation and/or use. The term manufacturer shall apply also to the manufacturer’s
subcontractor(s) and/or vendor(s).

owner: The party who owns the facility wherein the structural steel will be used.

professional engineer: An engineer, other than the engineer of record licensed as defined by
the laws of the locality in which the steel is to be erected, and qualified to practice in the
specialty discipline required for the work described in the contract documents.

purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the erector. The purchaser may be the owner
or the owner’s authorized agent.

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4. Requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 Quality Control
4.1.1.1 Unless approved by the engineer of record, erector shall participate
in the AISC Certification Program and be designated an AISC
Certified Erector, Category ACSE.
4.1.1.2 The erector shall be solely responsible for the quality control of all
the erector-supplied materials, installations, and workmanship.
4.1.1.3 A written Quality Control Program and Inspection Procedures
document that shall provide details of how compliance with the
requirements of this Practice and the shop and erection drawings
shall be achieved, shall be provided.
4.1.1.4 A complete up-to-date set of erection drawings at the jobsite shall
be maintained.
4.1.1.5 Bolted connections shall be inspected in accordance with the
RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 and
A490 Bolts.
4.1.1.6 Welding procedures and individual welders shall be qualified in
accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.1.
4.1.1.7 All welding shall be inspected in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Inspectors shall be qualified and certified as AWS Certified
Welding Inspectors in accordance with the provisions of AWS D1.1
or AWS QC1 or shall be trained by and working under the
supervision of an AWS Certified Welding Inspector.
4.1.1.8 The inspector shall inspect all materials, installations, and
workmanship to ensure conformance with all requirements of this
Practice and the contract documents.
4.1.1.9 The purchaser shall have the right to inspect all materials,
installations, and workmanship and shall have an unrestricted right
of access to the work areas.
4.1.1.10 The purchaser may reject any improper, inferior, defective, or
unsuitable materials, installations, and workmanship.
4.1.1.11 Rejected materials, installations, and workmanship shall be
repaired or replaced in accordance with the purchaser’s
instructions at no cost to the purchaser.
4.1.1.12 Inspection tools and tool calibration records for tools used shall be
maintained and available for examination by the purchaser.

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4.1.2 Submittals
4.1.2.1 The following items shall be submitted to the engineer of record
for approval. Work shall not proceed without approval.
a. Safety program
b. Quality control program and inspection procedures
c. Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
d. Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
e. Welder(s) qualification records
f. Assembly lift plan(s) as required by the purchaser or OSHA 29
CFR Part 1926 Subpart R
4.1.2.2 If requested, the following documents shall be submitted to the
purchaser for recording purposes:
a. Quality control inspections and test results
b. Calibration or recalibration performed on the tools or
equipment used during the work
4.1.3 Performance Requirements
4.1.3.1 Safety
1. A written safety program shall be provided that addresses the
safety measures that shall be used during steel erection work.
2. The safety program shall be in accordance with the
requirements of:
a. The contract documents
b. AISC Steel Construction Manual
c. AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel
Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303)
d. Applicable portions of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 and Part
1926
e. Any other applicable federal, state, or local requirements
4.1.3.2 Assembly Lift Plan
The erector shall be responsible for assuring that all preassemblies
that are not specifically shown or noted on the design drawings to
be preassembled before lifting shall maintain structural integrity
during lifting.
1. A written assembly lift plan, prepared by a professional
engineer, shall be provided for assemblies larger than 50 feet
(15 meters) in one direction, larger than 2,000 square feet (186
square meters) in the plan area, greater than 50 tons (45 metric
tons), or if required by the contract documents.

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2. The assembly lift plan shall demonstrate that the proposed lift
shall be performed safely and that the assemblies being lifted
shall remain free from distortion or undue bending, and
maintain structural integrity during the lift.
3. The assembly lift plan shall contain detailed data on the extent
of the lifted assembly, its weights, the structural calculations
that prove structural stability of the assembled components
during lifting operations, verification of the capacity
capabilities for any cranes utilized in the lift, location and
positioning of the cranes, and a description of the rigging to be
utilized.
4. Review of the assembly lift plan by the purchaser does not
relieve the erector’s responsibility for the safe erection and/or
lifting of any component, structural assembly, or any other
item.
4.2 Products and Materials
Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be in accordance with PIP STS05120.

4.3 Execution
4.3.1 Receiving, Inspection, and Storage
4.3.1.1 All materials shall be received, unloaded, stored, and otherwise
handled in a manner that prevents distortion, deterioration,
damage, or staining.
4.3.1.2 Materials shall be kept free of dirt, grease, and other foreign
matter.
4.3.1.3 Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be inspected
immediately after receipt to ensure that the materials are not
damaged, that all items on the packing list have been supplied, and
that all documentation has been received.
4.3.1.4 If any damage is discovered, or any parts, components, or
documentation are missing or otherwise defective, the occurrence
shall be immediately reported to the purchaser in writing.
4.3.2 Erection
4.3.2.1 Erection of structural steel shall be in accordance with:
a. The drawings and other contract documents
b. AISC Steel Construction Manual
c. AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel Buildings
and Bridges (AISC 303)
d. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 and Part 1926
e. Applicable state, municipal, or local regulations or codes
4.3.2.2 Any circumstances discovered that affect progression,
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immediately reported to the purchaser in writing. These may

include, but are not limited to, discrepancies between the
erection/shop drawings and the delivered steel members,
incorrectly fabricated steel members, or incomplete or
unacceptable work of other contractors affecting the work.
4.3.2.3 Any damage caused during erection shall be reported to the
purchaser. Corrective measures shall be completed as directed by
the purchaser at no cost to the purchaser.
4.3.2.4 Erection of steel joists shall be in accordance with:
a. The requirements of the Steel Joist Institute (SJI)
b. The joist manufacturer
c. OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R
4.3.2.5 Temporary erection loads or permanent loads shall not be placed
on any incomplete portions of the structure being erected unless it
can be demonstrated by analysis that the contemplated action is
safe.
4.3.2.6 Loose timbers, metal sheeting, bolt buckles, tools, debris, and
temporary scaffolding shall be kept restrained or removed from
work areas.
4.3.2.7 Lifting of painted or galvanized structural members shall be
performed with a nonabrasive choker.
4.3.2.8 A daily record, by piece number, of all material erected shall be
maintained.
4.3.2.9 Before commencing work, the foundations and other connection
points shall be checked to confirm their location, orientation,
elevation, and condition.
4.3.2.10 Erection of steel deck shall be in accordance with:
a. The requirements of the Steel Deck Institute (SDI)
b. The deck manufacturer
c. OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R
4.3.2.11 Where connecting to existing structures, protect existing structure
from weather.
4.3.3 Structural Stability
4.3.3.1 During construction, the erector shall be responsible for
maintaining the structure in a stable condition; ensuring that no
part shall be overstressed during construction activities. It shall be
the erector’s responsibility to specify, install and locate all
temporary bracing and/or guy cables to maintain the part-
assembled structure in a stable condition under a combination of
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to temporary bracing required to ensure safe and stable conditions

of partially completed structural assemblies.
4.3.3.2 The structure shall be plumbed, leveled, and braced before any
final bolted or welded connections are made and before grouting of
base plates.
4.3.4 Setting Base Plates
4.3.4.1 The top of bearing surfaces and the bottom of base plates shall be
cleaned.
4.3.4.2 The column base plates shall be set and shimmed to correct
positions, elevations, and locations as shown on the erection
drawings.
4.3.4.3 Shims or wedges shall be provided where required.
4.3.4.4 If setting nuts are used, they shall be loosened before grouting.
4.3.4.5 Unless otherwise specified in the contract documents, base plates
shall be grouted in accordance with PIP STS03600 or
PIP STS03601. Grout shall fill any anchor bolt sleeves and/or
shear key openings. Cut off exposed edges of grout at 45 degrees
along the edges of base plates after grout has acquired its initial
set.
4.3.4.6 If required in the contract documents, anchor bolts shall be
tightened to the specified tension.
4.3.4.7 Anchor bolts shall be fully tightened to the specified tension only
after the base plates have been grouted and the grout has
sufficiently set in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
4.3.5 Bolted Connections
4.3.5.1 If structural joints are made using high-strength bolt assemblies,
the materials, methods of installation, tension control, types of
wrenches to be used, and inspection methods shall be in
accordance with the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints
Using ASTM A325 and A490 Bolts and the contract documents.
4.3.5.2 If used, direct tension indicator (DTI) washers shall be installed
according to the washer manufacturer’s published specifications.
4.3.5.3 All bolts shall be as noted on the shop drawings, erection
drawings, or other contract documents.
4.3.5.4 Mechanically galvanized bolts and nuts shall not be intermixed
with hot-dip galvanized nuts and bolts.
4.3.5.5 If ASTM A307 bolt assemblies are used for connecting
appurtenances (i.e., handrail assemblies, pipe supports, gates, etc.)
to structural steel members, the bolts shall be tightened to a snug-
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4.3.5.6 ASTM A490/A490M bolts and galvanized ASTM A325/A325M

bolts shall not be reused.
4.3.5.7 Bolts that have been pretensioned shall be color coded, die
punched, or otherwise marked on the ends indicating that the bolts
have been properly tensioned and are ready for inspection.
4.3.6 Welded Connections
4.3.6.1 All welding shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1.
4.3.6.2 Unless approved otherwise by the purchaser, all welds shall be
continuous.
4.3.6.3 Minimum fillet weld size shall be 3/16 inch (5 mm) for structural
welds.
4.3.6.4 Seal welds shall be 1/8-inch (3-mm) minimum fillet weld.
4.3.6.5 Welds to connection plates embedded in concrete shall be
deposited in a sequence that minimizes distortion of the
embedment to plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm) of flat or true.
4.3.6.6 If the contract documents require welding to existing facilities that
were constructed before 1963 and/or using steel other than ASTM
A36, erector shall follow the welding procedure provided by the
engineer of record.
4.3.7 Correction of Errors
4.3.7.1 Fit-up bolts and drift pins shall not be used to bring improperly
fabricated members and parts into place (springing).
4.3.7.2 Drift pins shall not be driven with such a force as to injure adjacent
metal areas.
4.3.7.3 Holes in connections that misfit by more than 1/16 inch (1 mm)
shall be corrected as directed by the engineer of record.
4.3.7.4 Enlargement of holes shall be made by reaming or drilling only.
Flame cutting, burning, gouging, chipping, or drift punching shall
not be permitted.
4.3.7.5 Unless approved by the engineer of record, packing, shimming,
filling, or wedging shall not be permitted to correct faulty work.
4.3.7.6 One filler plate up to 1/8-inch (3-mm) thickness may be used in
spaces between members to be bolted. The engineer of record’s
approval shall be required for filler plate requirements greater than
1/8 inch (3 mm).
4.3.8 Steel Joists
4.3.8.1 Field welding or bolting joists to supporting steel framework shall
be in accordance with the SJI specifications for the type of joists
used, the erection/shop drawings, and other contract documents.
4.3.8.2 Modifications or repairs to steel joists shall not be performed
without prior written approval of the engineer of record.

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4.3.8.3 Use of power-driven or powder-actuated fasteners in the diagonal

and bottom chord members of the joists shall not be permitted.
4.3.9 Floor Plate and Grating
4.3.9.1 All field-cut floor plate or grating openings requiring toe plate
protection or banding shall be installed in accordance with detail
STS05130-01.
4.3.9.2 The grating and floor plate shall be fastened in accordance with the
design drawings. A minimum of four fasteners per panel shall be
used.
4.3.10 Metal Decking for Floors and Roofs
4.3.10.1 Floor and roof deck sheets shall be installed in accordance with the
deck manufacturer’s installation instructions and the contract
documents.
4.3.10.2 All sags, deformations, holes, and other irregularities shall be
repaired.
4.3.10.3 If damage has occurred to shop-applied coatings on metal decking,
field touch-up shall be in accordance with the decking
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.11 Shear Connectors
4.3.11.1 All shear stud attachments shall be welded in strict accordance
with the stud manufacturer’s recommendations for welding
procedure and welding equipment.
4.3.11.2 If two or more stud welding guns are operated from the same
power source, the guns shall be interlocked so that only one gun
can be operated at a time to ensure that the power source has fully
recovered from making one weld before another weld is started.
4.3.11.3 All ceramic insulators shall be removed from the base of the studs
after welding.
4.3.12 Coating Repairs
4.3.12.1 All erection damage to hot-dip galvanized coatings shall be
repaired in accordance with PIP STS05120.
4.3.12.2 All erection damage to shop-applied paint coatings shall be
repaired in accordance with the purchaser’s coating specification.
4.3.12.3 All galvanized bolt assemblies tightened against shop-applied paint
shall be painted.

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