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.