Division 5 - Metals
Division 5 - Metals
5.01 STEEL
A. STRUCTURAL STEEL
1. Comply with AISC "Specifications for the Design,
Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for
Buildings", including commentary and supplements.
2. Comply with AISC "Specification for Structural
Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts."
3. Comply with AWS "Structural Welding Code".
4. All welders shall be qualified per AWS "Standard
Qualification Procedure." Provide certification
that welders have passed AWS tests within the past
12 months.
5. Testing agency shall inspect erection, bolted and
welded connections, and submit reports or
inspections and tests to E&A Services.
(Certification of independent inspection of shop-welded
and bolted connections submitted by
fabricator is acceptable.)
B. STEEL JOISTS
1. Comply with SJI "Standard Specifications and
Standard Load Tables for Open WEB Steel Joists."
Fabricator shall provide SJI certification.
2. Comply with AWS "Structural Welding Code."
3. All welders qualified per 05100, Note 3.
4. All bridging, including end connections to walls,
shall be in place prior to installation of floor or
roof deck.
5. Testing agency to inspect erection and welded
connections bridging, anchorage, etc., and submit
reports to A&E Services.
C. METAL DECKING
1. Comply with AISI "Specifications for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members."
2. Comply with SDI "Design Manual for Floor Decks and
Roof Decks."
3. Comply with AWS "Structural Welding Code."
4. All welders qualified per 05100, Note 3.
5. Welding washers shall be used for all welds.
6. Minimum 20 gauge deck shall be used for spans 4'-6"
to 5'-6", regardless of continuity over supports.
All deck shall be galvanized.
7. Testing agency to inspect erection and welded
connections and submit reports to E&A Services.