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15-SG-4 Aluminum Rectangular Bar GratingsModel Specification for type 15-SG-4 Aluminum Swage Lock Gratings as Manufactured by Direct Metals®, 3775 Cobb International Blvd. Kennesaw, GA 30152-4390 or approved equal. NOTE: The specifier will need to edit this specification to reflect the options in this document shown in Red. Some editing can be accomplished by deleting unnecessary requirements. SECTION 05 53 00 Metal Fabrications – Metal Gratings Part 1: General 1.1 Section Includes A. Prefabricated custom-designed aluminum bar gratings.B. Miscellaneous installation hardware and accessories.1.2 References A. ASTM B 221 Aluminum Extruded Bars and Shapes.B. ANSI/NAAMM- MBG-531-09 Metal Bar Grating Manual1.3 Action Submittals A. Product Data: The contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s catalog pagesincluding load tables, anchor details and standard installation details.B. Shop drawings: The contractor shall submit for approval shop drawings for thefabrication and erection of all gratings, based on construction drawings of currentissue. Include plans, elevations, and details of sections and connections asrequired. Show type and location of all fasteners.C. Samples of Grating and Anchorage system shall be submitted for approval.1.4 Quality Assurance A. Manufacturer Qualification: A company specializing in the manufacture ofmetal bar gratings with not less than 10 years of documented experience.B. Fabrication tolerances shall be in accordance with applicable provisions andrecommendations of ANSI/NAAMM 531-09 Metal Bar Grating Manual.Part 2: Products 2.1 Source Requirements: Design is based upon use of gratings as manufactured by Direct Metals® and terminology used herein may include reference to the specific performance or product of this manufacturer. Such reference shall be construed only as

establishing the quality of materials, operational features and workmanship to be used under this Section and shall not, in any way, be construed as limiting competition. 2.2 Manufacturers: Acceptable Manufacturers include Direct Metals®, 3775 Cobb International Blvd. Kennesaw, GA 30152-4390, 800-711-4939, www.directmetals.com, or approved equal. 2.3 Manufactured Units: A. Description: Aluminum Swage Lock Rectangular Bar Grating type 15-SG-4:Fabricated by assembled square cross bars through diamond shaped hole inrectangular bearing bars and are permanently locked in place by swaging.1. Bearing Bar Spacing: 15/16” on center.2. Bearing Bar Depth: based on loading requirements and clear span.3. Bearing Bar Thickness: 3/16” to provide 3/4” space between bars.4. Top Surface of Bearing Bars: Plain or Serrated or Slip Resistant5. Cross Bar Spacing: 4” on center.B. Fabrication: Fabricate cutouts in grating sections for penetrations indicated.Arrange cutouts to permit grating removal without disturbing itemspenetrating gratings. Band ends and cuts in grating with bars of same size andmaterial as bearing bars.C. Design Criteria:1. Loading: Grating Products shall be designed andmanufactured to meet the live load conditions of 100 lbs/Sq Ft with maximum deflection of 1/4” for the clear spansshown on the drawings. Bearing bar depth shall be asshown on the contract drawings or as recommended by themanufacturer to meet the loading requirements, clear spanconditions and maximum deflections specified.D. Materials: Bearing bars and banding are Aluminum Type 6063-T6 andAluminum Cross Bars are type 6063-T1.E. Fabrication Tolerances shall be in accordance with ANSI/NAAMM MBG531-09 Metal Bar Grating Manual.F. Finish: Gratings shall be Mill finish or A-41 Clear Anodized or PowderCoat Painted (choose color)2.4 Accessories: Provide appropriate fasteners for type, grade, and class required for the approved anchorage system.

Part 3: Execution 3.1 Field Verification: Take field measurements prior to preparation of final shop drawings and fabrication where required to ensure proper fitting of the work. 3.2 Installation A. Prior to grating installation, contractor shall inspect supports for correctalignment and conditions for proper attachment and support of the gratings. Anyinconsistencies between contract drawings and supporting structure deemeddetrimental to grating placement shall be reported in writing to the architect orowner’s agent prior to placement.B. Install grating in accordance with shop drawings and standard installationclearances as recommended by ANSI/NAAMM MBG-531-09 Metal Bar GratingManual.C. Protection of Aluminum from Dissimilar Materials:1. Where aluminum surfaces come into contact with dissimilar metals,surfaces shall be kept from direct contact by painting the dissimilar metalwith one coat of bituminous paint or use of other approved insulatingmaterial.2. Where aluminum surfaces come into contact with dissimilar materialssuch as concrete, masonry or lime mortar, exposed aluminum surfacesshall be painted with one coat of bituminous paint or use of otherapproved insulating material.3.3 Grating Attachment: Use approved attachment system and fasteners to secure grating to supporting members as shown on plans.