SECTION 13 34 19

METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

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This section includes standard package pre-engineered steel building frame, metal wall and sloped roof
system. Due to extensive use of profiled steel wall and roof on this building type, this section does not
include options for other materials, but can be edited to include them. Specifications for exterior doors or
windows are included. This section does not include foundations, floor slab, or interior finishing.
This section includes performance, proprietary, and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid
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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes pre-engineered, shop fabricated structural steel building frame;

[insulated] metal wall and sloped roof system including [soffits,] [gutters and
downspouts,] [roof mounted equipment curbs,] [and] [________]; and exterior doors and
hardware, [windows,] [entrances and storefronts,] [skylights,] [overhead doors,]
[louvers,] [and] [________].

B. Related Sections:
1. Section 03 30 00 – Cast-in-Place Concrete: Execution requirements for
placement of [anchor bolts] [base plates] [________] specified in this section in
concrete.
2. Section 05 50 00 – Metal Fabrications.
3. Section 07 90 00 – Joint Protection.
4. Section 08 11 13 – Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.
5. Section 08 33 23 – Overhead Coiling Doors.
6. Section 08 36 13 – Sectional Doors.
7. Section 08 41 13 – Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts.
8. Section 08 51 13 – Aluminum Windows.
9. Section 08 62 00 – Unit Skylights.
10. Section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware.
11. Section 08 80 00 – Glazing.
12. Section 09 90 00 – Painting and Coating: Finish painting [of exterior primed steel
surfaces,] [inside surface of liner sheet,] [and] [________].
13. Section [______-_____________]: Mechanical rough-in utilities.
14. Section [______-_____________]: Electrical rough-in utilities.
15. Section [______-_____________]: Fire Protection Systems.

1.2 REFERENCES

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A. American Institute of Steel Construction:

1. AISC 360 – Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

B. ASTM International:
1. ASTM A36/A36M – Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
2. ASTM A123/A123M – Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
3. ASTM A153/A153M – Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on
Iron and Steel Hardware.
4. ASTM A307 – Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000
PSI Tensile Strength.
5. ASTM A325 – Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated,
120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
6. ASTM A325M – Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated,
830MPa Minimum Tensile Strength (Metric).
7. ASTM A490 – Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Steel Structural Bolts,
150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
8. ASTM A490M – Standard Specification for High-Strength Steel Bolts, Classes
10.9 and 10.9.3, for Structural Steel Joints (Metric).
9. ASTM A500 – Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
10. ASTM A501 – Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing.
11. ASTM A529/A529M – Standard Specification for High-Strength Carbon-
Manganese Steel of Structural Quality.
12. ASTM A572/A572M – Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel.
13. ASTM A653/A653M – Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
14. ASTM A792/A792M – Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-
Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process.
15. ASTM C665 – Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal
Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing.
16. ASTM C991 – Standard Specification for Flexible Glass Fiber Insulation for Pre-
Engineered Metal Buildings.
17. ASTM C1107 – Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement
Grout (Nonshrink).
18. ASTM C1371 – Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers.
19. ASTM C1549 – Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar Reflectance
Near Ambient Temperature Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer.
20. ASTM E84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials.

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 21. ASTM E96 – Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials.
22. ASTM E408 – Standard Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance of Surfaces
Using Inspection-Meter Techniques.
23. ASTM E903 – Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and
Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres.
24. ASTM E1514 – Standard Specification for Structural Steel Standing Seam Steel
Roof Panel Systems.
25. ASTM E1646 – Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Metal
Roof Panel Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
26. ASTM E1680 – Standard Test Method of Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior
Metal Roof Panel Systems.
27. ASTM E1918 – Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of
Horizontal and Low-Sloped Surfaces in the Field.
28. ASTM E1980 – Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of
Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces.

C. American Welding Society:

1. AWS A2.4 – Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive
Examination.
2. AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code – Steel.

D. FM Global: Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-31, Metal Roof Systems.

E. Green Seal: GC-03 – Anti-Corrosive Paints.

F. Metal Building Manufacturers Association: MBMA – Low Rise Building Systems

Manual.

G. National Fire Protection Association: NFPA 255 – Standard Method of Test of Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

H. SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings:

1. SSPC – Steel Structures Painting Manual.
2. SSPC Paint 20 – Zinc-Rich Primers (Type I – Inorganic and Type II – Organic).

I. Underwriters Laboratories Inc.:

1. UL – Building Materials Directory.
2. UL 723 – Tests for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

J. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: ENERGY STAR – ENERGY STAR Voluntary

Labeling Program.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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 A. [Single span rigid frame.] [Tapered beam.] [Continuous beam frame.] [Truss frame.]
[Lean-to.] [Modular rigid frame supported by intermediate columns]
[____________________.]

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B. Bay Spacing: [________] feet ([________] m). [As shown on the Drawings.]

C. Primary Framing: Rigid frame of rafter beams and columns, [canopy beams,]
[intermediate columns,] [braced end frames,] [end wall columns,]
[____________________,] and wind bracing.

D. Secondary Framing: [Purlins,] [girts,] [eave struts,] [flange bracing,] [sill supports,]
[____________________,] clips, and other items detailed.

E. Lateral Bracing: Horizontal loads not resisted by main frame action shall be resisted by
[cable] [rod] and/or [diaphragm] [portal frames] [fixed base columns] [ ] in the sidewall.
[Diaphragm] and/or [cable] [rod] [portal frame] [fixed base columns] [ ] in the endwall.
[Cable] [rod] and/or [diaphragm] [ ] in the roof.

F. Wall System: Preformed metal panels of [horizontal] [vertical] [________] profile, [with
sub-girt framing/anchorage assembly,] [insulation,] [liner sheets,] and accessory
components.

G. Roof System: Preformed metal panels of [upslope] [parallel to eave] [________] profile,
[with sub-girt framing/anchorage assembly,] [insulation,] [liner sheets,] and accessory
components.

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H. Roof Slope: [1/8] [1] [2] [4] inch[es] in 12 inches ([1/100] [1/12] [1/6] [1/3]).

1.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

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A. Thermal Resistance of [Calculated] [Installed] Wall System: R-Value of [________]

(RSI value of [________]).

B. Thermal Resistance of [Calculated] [Installed] Roof System: R-Value of [________]

(RSI value of [________]).

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 C. Design members to withstand dead load, live load, and additional loads as defined by the
applicable Code. Refer to Section 01 80 13 – Project Site Design Criteria, and the
Drawings for load information.

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D. Design members to withstand [________] psf ([________] kPa) dead load and

[________] psf ([________] kPa) and live load plus snow, wind, seismic, and other Code
defined loads. See Section 01 80 13 – Project Site Design Criteria, for design parameters.

E. Design roof framing and roofing to withstand Code prescribed forces [and forces defined
by [FM Global] [ ] underwriters].

F. [Design members to support [mechanical] [and] [electrical] equipment [and] [fire

sprinkler system piping] indicated.]

G. Maximum Allowable Deflection: [1/90] [1/180] of span with imposed loads for exterior
wall and roof system.

H. Maximum Allowable Deflection: [1/180] [1/240] of span with imposed loads for
horizontal member framing. Decrease deflection as required to eliminate ponding of roof
framing and roofing. Camber roof members as required.

I. Provide drainage to exterior for water entering or condensation occurring within wall or
roof system.

J. Permit movement of components without buckling, failure of joint seals, undue stress on
fasteners or other detrimental effects, when subject to temperature range of
[________] degrees F ([________] degrees C).

K. Size and fabricate wall and roof systems free of distortion or defects detrimental to
appearance or performance.

L. [Design exterior gutters and downspouts for a rain fall intensity based on a 5-year
recurrence interval for a five-minute duration. Design interior gutters, valleys and
downspouts for a rainfall intensity based on a 25-year recurrence interval based on a
5-minute duration].

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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A. Conform to [applicable] [________] code for submission of [design calculations,]

[reviewed shop and erection drawings,] [and] [________] as required for acquiring
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 B. Cooperate with regulatory agency or authority and provide data as requested authority
having jurisdiction.

C. Provide components of each type from one manufacturer compatible with adjacent
materials.

D. Vapor Retarder Permeance: Maximum [1 perm] [___ perms] ([57] ng/Pa/s/sq m) when

tested in accordance with ASTM E96, Procedure A.

E. [Conform roofing system design to FM Global requirements Property Loss Prevention

Data Sheet 1-31].

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Refer to the Submittal Schedule at the end of Part 3 for a list of submittal requirements
for this Section.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with [AISC 360] [MBMA Low Rise Building Systems
Manual.]

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IBC requires surface burning to be tested in accordance with ASTM E84.
For IBC, surface burning rating is not required for insulation facings installed in Construction Type III,
Type IV, and Type V. Facing must be in substantial contact with ceiling, wall, or floor finish.
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B. Insulation Installed in Concealed Locations Surface Burning Characteristics: Batt

Insulation: Maximum 25/450 flame spread/smoke developed index when tested in
accordance with [ASTM E84] [NFPA 255] [UL 723].

C. Insulation Installed in Exposed Locations Surface Burning Characteristics: 25/450 flame

spread/smoke developed index when tested in accordance with [ASTM E84] [NFPA 255]
[UL 723].

D. Sustainable Design Requirements:

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1. Recycled Content Materials: Furnish materials with recycled content [including:]

[.]

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List materials specified in this section required to have recycled content in the following chart. Indicate
minimum recycled content when recycled percentage is determined by design team.
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Minimum Recycled Content (Percent)

Material Post Consumer Pre Consumer

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recycled percentage is determined by Contractor.
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a. [____________________.]
2. Regional Materials: Furnish materials extracted, processed, and manufactured
within 500 miles (800 km) of Project site [including:] [.]

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a. [____________________.]

E. Perform Work in accordance with [State] [Municipality] of [________] [Highways]

[Public Works] standard.

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F. Maintain [one copy] [[________] copies] of [each] document on site.

1.8 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section

with minimum 3 years’ documented experience.

B. Erector: Company specializing in performing Work of this section [with minimum

[________] years’ [documented] experience.] [approved by manufacturer.]

C. Design structural components, develop shop drawings, and perform shop and site work
under direct supervision of professional engineer experienced in design of this Work and
licensed [at Project location.] [in State of [________].]

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1.9 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Convene minimum [one] week prior to commencing work of this section.

1.10 WARRANTY

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A. Furnish [5]-year manufacturer warranty for pre-engineered building systems and

components.

B. Furnish [5]-year warranty to include coverage for exterior pre-finished surfaces color
coat against chipping, cracking or crazing, blistering, peeling, chalking, or fading.
Include coverage for weather tightness of building enclosure elements after installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS

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A. Manufacturers:
1. Behlen Building Systems.
2. Butler Manufacturing Co.
3. Ceco Building Systems.
4. Chief Buildings/Division of Chief Industries, Inc.
5. Garco Building Systems.
6. Kirby Building Systems, Inc.
7. Nucor Building Systems.
8. Star Building Systems.
9. Varco-Pruden Buildings.
10. [____________________.]
11. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 – Products Requirements.] [Not Permitted.]

****** [OR] ******

B. Furnish materials in accordance with [State] [Municipality] of [________] [Highways]

[Public Works] standards.

C. Manufacturers, Insulation:
1. Johns Manville.
2. Owens Corning.
3. [____________________.]

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 4. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 – Products Requirements.] [Not Permitted.]

D. Manufacturers, Fabric Liner System:

1. Bay Insulation Systems, Inc.
2. Thermal Design, Inc.
3. [____________________.]
4. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 – Products Requirements.] [Not Permitted.]

2.2 COMPONENTS – FRAMING

A. Structural Steel Members: ASTM [A36/A36M.] [A529/A529M.] [A572/A572M, Grade

50.] [____________________.]

B. Structural Tubing: ASTM [A500, Grade [B] [________].] [A501.]

C. Plate or Bar Stock: ASTM [A529/A529M.] [____________________.]

D. Anchor Bolts: ASTM A307, [unprimed.] [galvanized.]

E. Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: [ASTM A325,] [ASTM A325M,] [ASTM A490,] [ASTM
A490M,] [galvanized].

F. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1; type required for materials being welded.

G. Primer: [SSPC Paint 20, Red Oxide.] [____________________.]

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1. [Interior] Anti-Corrosive Paints: Maximum volatile organic compound content in

accordance with GC-03.

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H. Grout: [ASTM C1107,] Non-shrink type, premixed compound consisting of non-metallic

aggregate, cement, water reducing and plasticizing agents, capable of developing
minimum compressive strength of [2400] psi ([17] MPa) in 2 days and [7,000] psi
([48] MPa) in 28 days.

2.3 COMPONENTS – WALL AND ROOF SYSTEM

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 A. Sheet Steel Stock: ASTM A653/A653M galvanized to [G90] [________] ([Z275]
[________]) designation.

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B. Sheet Steel Stock: [ASTM A792/A792M aluminum-zinc alloy Coating Designation

[AZ50] [________].]

C. Insulation: [Semi-rigid] [Batt] [Roll] glass fiber type, [unfaced,] [faced with reinforced
[foil] [white vinyl]], friction fit, [________] inches ([________] mm) thick.

****** [OR] ******

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D. Insulation: [ASTM C665 [Type I] [Type II Class [A] [B] [C]] [Type III Class [A] [B]
[C]]] [ASTM C991 Type [I] [II]]; [________] inches ([________] mm) thick.
1. [Roof: One layer for installation over top of steel roof purlins, minimum R-11,
and a second layer of full-purlin-depth insulation between roof purlins, with
thermal blocks at purlins.]
2. [Walls: One layer of full-purlin-depth insulation with thermal break tape at
purlins.]

E. Thermal Blocks: polystyrene, 1 inch thickness, 4 inches wide, 24 inches long; minimum
R3.5.

F. Thermal Break Tape: 3 inches wide by 3/16-inch thick by continuous roll length, with
adhesive backing.

G. [Insulation, Edge of Slab Locations: ASTM C578, Type X, 1.3 pcf density, extruded
cellular polystyrene; mean thermal resistance "R" per inch of 5.0; water absorption by
volume in accordance with ASTM D2842 0.3 percent maximum.]

H. Insulation Hangers: preformed and punched, 1 inch wide, 32 inches long, 20 gauge
thickness. Formed to hang from purlins and to hold insulation in permanent position.

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In the following paragraph, describes a proprietary insulation system that provides insulation full depth of
building purlin (girt) in roof and walls with a continuous fabric vapor retarder on inside of framing
members. This system provides the advantage of full thickness insulation rather than draping insulation
blankets over the girts, which reduces the insulation thickness at each framing member.
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A. [Liner Fabric, Roof and Wall: woven reinforced high-density polyethylene yarns coated
on both sides with a continuous polyethylene film; flame spread and smoke developed 25

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 and 50 or less based on ASTM E84 test; film color selected by Owner from
manufacturer’s standard colors.]
1. [Strapping for support of fabric: corrosion resistant galvanized steel, 1-inch wide
by 0.02 inch thick by continuous lengths, with 100,000 pounds per square inch
tensile strength; primed and finish paint color to match fabric color.]

B. Joint Seal Gaskets: [Manufacturer's standard] [________] type.

C. Fasteners: Manufacturer's standard type, [galvanized] [high-performance organic

coating], finish to match adjacent surfaces when exterior exposed.

D. Bituminous Paint: [Asphaltic] [________] type.

E. Sealant: [Manufacturer's standard] [________] type, [as specified in Section 07 90 00 –

Joint Protection,] non-staining, elastomeric, skinning.

F. [Metal Mesh: Galvanized steel wire, woven.]

G. Roof Curbs: Insulated metal same as roofing, [________]-inch ([________]-mm) thick,

designed for imposed equipment loads, anchor fasteners to equipment, counterflashed to
metal roof system.

H. Trim, Closure Pieces, Caps, Flashings, [Rain Water Diverter,] [Fascias] [Infills], [and]
[________]: Same material, thickness and finish as exterior sheets; brake formed to
required profiles. [Flexible Closure Strips: Closed cell, expanded cellular rubber, self-
extinguishing, cut or pre-molded to match corrugation configuration of wall [and roofing]
sheets].

2.4 COMPONENTS – METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

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A. Manufacturers:
1. [____________________], Model [________].
2. [____________________], Model [________].
3. [____________________], Model [________].

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B. Doors and Frames: Specified in Section 08 11 13 – Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.

C. Hardware: Specified in Section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware.

****** [OR] ******

D. Doors, Hardware and Frames: Manufacturer's standard.

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2.5 COMPONENTS – OVERHEAD DOORS

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A. Manufacturers:
1. [____________________], Model [________].
2. [____________________], Model [________].
3. [____________________], Model [________].

****** [OR] ******

B. Overhead Doors: Specified in Section [08 33 23 – Overhead Coiling Doors] [08 36 13 –

Sectional Doors].

C. Overhead Door Frame: Formed steel sections braced to building frame specified in
Section 05 50 00 – Metal Fabrications.

****** [OR] ******

D. Doors and Frames: Manufacturer's standard.

E. Glass and Glazing: Specified in Section 08 80 00 – Glazing.

2.6 COMPONENTS – [WINDOWS,] [STOREFRONTS,] [AND] [ENTRANCE DOORS]

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A. Manufacturers:
1. [____________________], Model [________].
2. [____________________], Model [________].
3. [____________________], Model [________].

****** [OR] ******

B. Windows: Specified in [Section 08 51 13 – Aluminum Windows].

****** [OR] ******

C. Windows: Manufacturer's standard.

D. Entrances and Storefronts: Specified in [Section 08 41 13 – Aluminum-Framed Entrances

and Storefronts].

****** [OR] ******

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 E. Entrances and Storefronts: Manufacturer's standard.

F. Glass and Glazing: Specified in Section 08 80 00 – Glazing.

2.7 PLASTIC SKYLIGHTS

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A. Manufacturers:
1. [____________________], Model [________].
2. [____________________], Model [________].
3. [____________________], Model [________].

****** [OR] ******

B. Plastic Skylight: Specified in Section 08 62 00 – Unit Skylights.

****** [OR] ******

C. Plastic Skylight: Manufacturer's standard.

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D. Single Dome: [Acrylic] [Polycarbonate] plastic, [________]-inch ([________]-mm)

thick; [clear.] [white translucent.] [____________________.]

****** [OR] ******

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E. Double Dome: [Acrylic] [Polycarbonate] plastic, [________]-inch ([________]-mm)

thick; [air] [argon] seal space:
1. Outer Dome: [Clear] [White translucent] [________].
2. Inner Dome: [Clear] [White translucent] [________].

F. Nominal Size: [[____x____] inches ([____x____] mm) single unit.] [As scheduled.]

G. Configuration: [Single] [Multiple] [________] units.

H. Shape: [Convex] [Pyramidal] [________].

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I. Unit Frame: Extruded aluminum [thermally broken,] integral curb frame [and
counterflashing,] with integral condensation drainage gutter.

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J. Support Curb: Aluminum sandwich construction; [________]-inch ([________]-mm)

thick, [________]-inch ([________]-mm) high, fiber glass insulated, with flange for
anchorage to roof deck, counterflashed and formed to roofing metal.

2.8 FABRICATION – FRAMING

A. Fabricate members in accordance with AISC Specification for plate, bar, tube, or rolled
structural shapes.

B. Anchor Bolts: Formed with [bent] [straight] shank, assembled with template for casting
into concrete.

C. Provide framing for [door] [window] [louver] [skylight,] [ventilator,] [and] [________]
openings.

2.9 FABRICATION – WALL AND ROOF SYSTEMS

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A. [Insulation and Vapor Retarder System at Roof and Walls:

1. Install fabric vapor retarder, blanket insulation, and thermal separations
following insulation manufacturer’s printed instructions.
2. Shake (fluff up) insulation and install to fill all gaps and voids completely to
minimize probability of condensation within roof or wall cavities.
3. Utilize thermal blocks, thermal break tape, or additional layer of insulation at
purlins for thermal separation in wall and roof system, in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommended details.
4. Install fabric vapor retarder in continuous sheets, minimizing seams. Seal
perimeter and penetrations of vapor retarder to achieve totally sealed building
interior membrane. Support fabric vapor retarder using manufacturer’s steel
straps located at recommended spacings.
5. Coordinate locations of hangers required for support of mechanical and electrical
piping, conduit, and equipment to minimize penetration of vapor retarder fabric.
Seal penetrations of vapor retarder with manufacturer’s recommended tape or
sealant.]

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B. Siding: Minimum [________]-inch ([________]-mm) metal thickness, [________]

profile [indicated], [________]-inch ([________]-mm) deep, [lapped] [male/female]
edges [fitted with continuous gaskets].

C. Roofing: Minimum [________]-inch ([________]-mm) metal thickness, [________]

profile, [lapped] [male/female] edges [fitted with continuous gaskets].

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Select SRI 79 for low sloped roofs, less than or equal to 2:12 pitch. Select SRI 29 for steep sloped roofs,
greater than 2:12 pitch.
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1. Roof Surfaces: ENERGY STAR compliant with minimum solar reflectance

index (SRI) of [78] [29] for 75 percent of roof area, calculated in accordance
with ASTM E1980.
a. Reflectance: Measured in accordance with ASTM E903, ASTM E1918,
or ASTM C1549.
b. Emittance: Measured in accordance with ASTM E408 or ASTM C1371.

D. Liner: Minimum [________]-inch ([________]-mm) metal thickness, [flat] [V crimped]

[perforated] profile [indicated], [lapped V] [male/female] edges [fitted with continuous
gaskets].

E. Soffit Panels: Minimum [________]-inch ([________]-mm) metal thickness, [flat]

[V crimped] [________] profile [indicated], [perforated for ventilation] [unperforated].

F. Girts/Purlins: Rolled formed structural shape to receive siding, roofing [and liner] sheet.

G. Internal and External Corners: Same material thickness and finish as adjacent material,
profile [brake formed] [shop cut and factory mitered] to required angles. Back brace
mitered internal corners with [________]-inch ([________]-mm)-thick sheet.

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H. Expansion Joints: Same material and finish as adjacent material [where exposed],
[________]-inch ([________]-mm) thick, [manufacturer's standard brake formed] [infill]
[________] type, of profile [to suit system.] [formed as detailed.]

I. Flashings, Closure Pieces, [Fascia], [Infills], [Caps], and [________]: Same material and
finish as adjacent material, profile [to suit system.] [formed as detailed.]

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 J. Fasteners: To maintain load requirements and weather tight installation, same finish as
cladding, non-corrosive [type.] [finish.]

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Describe ventilator type to be used: Continuous ridge type, intermittent ridge type, end wall type,
dampered, exhaust grilles, gravity vent, screens, operators.
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K. Ventilator: [Sheet steel, galvanized, rotary design, [________]-inch ([________]-mm)

nominal size.] [____________________.]

L. Wall Louvers: [________] type [Z] [Y] [________] blade design, [same finish as
adjacent material] [________], with steel mesh [bird] [insect] screen and frame, [blank
sheet metal] [________] at unused portions.

2.10 FABRICATION – GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

A. Fabricate of same material and finish as roofing metal.

B. Form gutters including end pieces and outlet tubes, and downspouts [and scuppers] of
[________] profile and size [indicated] to collect and remove water. Fabricate with
connection pieces.

C. Form sections in maximum possible lengths. Provide expansion joints with cover plates
[or as shown on Drawings]. Hem exposed edges. [Allow for expansion at joints.]

D. Fabricate support straps of same material and finish as roofing metal, color as selected.

2.11 FACTORY FINISHING

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ASTM A123/A123M includes specific zinc coating thickness based on type of material and steel
thickness of component. An example listing of the minimum and maximum material thicknesses is
indicated below. Other material thicknesses are listed in the standard. Specific coating thicknesses can be
specified, if necessary.
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A. Framing Members: Clean, prepare, and [shop prime.] [prime to SSPC Manual
requirements.] [galvanize to ASTM A123/A123M; [minimum [1.2] [2.0] ounces per
square foot ([355] [600] g/sq m) coating thickness]; galvanize after fabrication.] [Do not
prime surfaces to be field welded.]

B. Galvanizing for Nuts, Bolts and Washers: ASTM A153/A153M.

C. Interior Surfaces of [Wall] [Roof] Components and Accessories: Precoated enamel on

steel of [modified silicone] [________] finish, [________] color [as selected from
manufacturer's standard range].

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 D. Exterior Surfaces of [Wall] [Roof] Components and Accessories: Precoated enamel on
steel of [modified silicone] [fluoropolymer] [________] finish, [________] color [as
selected from manufacturer's standard range].

E. Vapor Retarder at Interior Face of Insulation: Sheet vinyl, [________]-inch

([________]-mm) thick, [white.] [____________________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify foundation, floor slab, mechanical and electrical utilities, and placed anchors are
in correct position, and installed in accordance with Section 03 30 00 – Cast-in-Place
Concrete.

3.2 ERECTION – FRAMING

A. Erect framing in accordance with AISC Specification.

B. Provide for erection and wind loads. Provide temporary bracing to maintain structure
plumb and in alignment until completion of erection and installation of permanent
bracing. [Locate braced bays as indicated on Drawings.]

C. Set column base plates with non-shrink grout to achieve full plate bearing.

D. Do not field cut or alter structural members without approval of CH2M HILL.

E. After erection, prime welds, abrasions, and surfaces not [shop primed.] [galvanized.]

****** [OR] ******

F. Install Work in accordance with [State] [Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public

Works] standards.

3.3 ERECTION – WALL AND ROOFING SYSTEMS

A. Exercise care when cutting prefinished material to ensure cuttings do not remain on finish
surface.

B. Fasten cladding system to structural supports, aligned level and plumb.

C. Locate end laps over supports. End laps minimum [2] [________] inches ([50]
[________] mm). Place side laps over bearing.

D. Install expansion joints where indicated on Drawings.

E. Use [concealed] [exposed] fasteners.

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 F. Install insulation [and vapor retarder] utilizing [________] for attachment. [Place wire
mesh under vapor retarder for support between framing members.]

G. Install sealant and gaskets to prevent weather penetration.

****** [OR] ******

H. Install Work in accordance with [State] [Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public

Works] standards.

3.4 ERECTION – GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUTS

A. Rigidly support and secure components. Join lengths with formed seams sealed
watertight. Flash and seal gutters to downspouts. [Provide expansion joints with cover
plates].

B. Apply bituminous paint on surfaces in contact with cementitious materials.

C. Slope gutters minimum [________] inch per foot ([________] mm/m).

D. Connect downspouts to [storm sewer system.] [____________________.]

****** [OR] ******

E. Install splash [pans] [pads] [________] under each downspout.

****** [OR] ******

F. Install Work in accordance with [State] [Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public

Works] standards.

3.5 ERECTION – SKYLIGHTS

A. Coordinate with installation of roofing system and related flashings.

B. Apply bituminous paint on aluminum surfaces of units in contact with dissimilar metals.

C. Provide weather tight installation.

****** [OR] ******

D. Install Work in accordance with [State] [Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public

Works] standards.

3.6 ERECTION – ACCESSORIES

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A. Install [door frame,] [door,] [overhead door,] [window and glass,] [skylight,] [louvers,]
[and] [________].

B. Seal wall and roof accessories watertight [and weather tight] with sealant [in accordance
with Section 07 90 00 – Joint Protection].

****** [OR] ******

C. Install Work in accordance with [State] [Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public

Works] standards.

3.7 ERECTION TOLERANCES

A. Framing Members: [1/4] inch ([6] mm) from level; [1/8] inch ([3] mm) from plumb.

B. Siding and Roofing: [1/8] inch ([3] mm) from indicated position.

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Only request submittals needed to verify compliance with Project requirements.
Do not include submittals that are listed in Division 01 unless there is additional specific information
required for materials or equipment in this Section.
Do not request submittals if Drawings and Specifications sufficiently describe required products of this
Section or if proprietary specifying techniques are used. The review of submittals increases the possibility
of unintended variations to Drawings and Specifications, thereby increasing CH2M HILL’s liability.
Include submission of physical samples for selection of finish, color, texture, and other properties.
Edit material certifications list to suit products specified in this section and Project sustainable design
requirements. Specific certificate submittal and supporting data requirements are specified in Section
01 81 13 – Sustainable Design Requirements.
Edit list of material cost data to suit products specified in this section and Project sustainable design
requirements. Specific cost data requirements are specified in Section 01 81 13 – Sustainable Design
Requirements.
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WITH BID

ITEM NO. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT AS INDICATED

## ## ##-00 [Submittal Item Description.] [X] [Prior to delivery]
[Per construction schedule]
[With record documents]
[With operations and
maintenance manuals]
[Before date of Substantial
Completion]
[Other]
13 34 19-01 Product Data: Submit data on profiles, Per construction schedule
component dimensions, [fasteners,]
[performance characteristics] [and]
[________].

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ITEM NO. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT AS INDICATED
13 34 19-02 Shop Drawings: Indicate assembly Per construction schedule.
dimensions, locations of structural members,
[connections,] [attachments,] [openings,]
[cambers,] [loads,] [and] [________]; wall
and roof system dimensions, panel layout,
general construction details, anchorages and
method of anchorage, method or installation
[and] [________]; framing anchor bolt
settings, sizes, and locations from datum, [and
foundation loads]; indicate welded
connections with AWS A2.4 welding
symbols; indicate net weld lengths; provide
professional seal and signature as required by
Part 1 and as required by the authority having
jurisdiction.
13 34 19-03 Samples: Submit [two] [________] samples Per construction schedule
of precoated metal panels for each color
selected, [____x____] inch ([____x____]
mm) in size illustrating color and texture of
finish.
13 34 19-04 Erection Drawings: Indicate members by Per construction schedule
label, assembly sequence, and temporary
erection bracing.
13 34 19-05 Manufacturer's Instructions: Submit Per construction schedule
preparation requirements, anchor bolt
placement, [and] [________].
13 34 19-06 Field Test Reports Within specified days of test
13 34 19-07 Qualifications: Submit certification of X
required manufacturer, installer, and
professional engineer qualifications as defined
in Part 1 of this section.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SUBMITTALS
13 34 19-08 Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products X
meet or exceed specified sustainable design
requirements.
13 34 19-09 Sustainable Sites Certificates: Certify roofing Per construction schedule
materials solar reflectance index.

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ITEM NO. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT AS INDICATED
13 34 19-10 Materials Resources Certificates: Per construction schedule
1. Certify source and origin for
[salvaged] [and] [reused] products.
2. Certify recycled material content for
recycled content products.
3. Certify source for local and regional
materials and distance from Project
site.
13 34 19-11 Indoor Air Quality Certificates: Per construction schedule
1. Certify volatile organic compound
content for each interior [adhesive]
[and] [sealant] and related primer.
2. Certify volatile organic compound
content for each interior paint and
coating.
13 34 19-12 Product Cost Data: Submit cost of products to Per construction schedule
verify compliance with Project sustainable
design requirements. Exclude cost of labor
and equipment to install products.
Provide cost data for the following products:
1. Salvaged products.
2. Reused products.
3. Products with recycled material
content.
4. Local and regional products.
5. [____________________.]
CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
13 34 19-13 Project Record Documents: Record actual Before date of Substantial
locations of: Completion
1. Concealed components and utilities
2. [__item__].
13 34 19-14 Operation and Maintenance Data – Submit: Before date of Substantial
1. [Preventive maintenance manual] Completion
2. [__item__].

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