Project Name: 149 Church Street Schomberg, ON 05 12 00

Date: January 10, 2011 STRUCTURAL STEEL

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1 General

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 General Conditions and Division 1, General Requirements, shall govern Work of this Section.

1.1.2 Quantities and dimensions enclosed by brackets apply to Project for which Drawings are in
imperial units.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

1.2.1 Work Supplied by this Section but Installed by Others

03 10 00: Concrete Formwork: to install anchor bolts and cast-in anchorages
03 30 00: Cast-In-Place Concrete: to install loose bearings, bases and anchorages
04 22 00: Concrete Unit Masonry: to install loose bearings, built in anchors and loose lintels

1.2.2 Related Work Specified In Other Sections

03 30 00: Cast-In-Place Concrete: grouting of base and bearing plates on cast-in-place concrete
03 41 00: Precast Prestressed Hollowcore Slabs
04 22 00: Concrete Unit Masonry: grouting of bearing plates on masonry
05 50 00: Metal Fabrications
09 91 13: Exterior Painting
09 91 23: Interior Painting

1.2.3 Co-operation with Work of Other Sections

Check Project Drawings and Specifications for requirements of other Sections which will affect
installation of Work of this Section.

1.2.4 Co-operation with Consultant

Before commencing Work, review with Consultant, Work performed under this Section.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.3.1 Reference Standards

The following Reference Standards shall govern Work of this Section, except where they are in
conflict with requirements imposed by this specification, in which case the latter shall govern.
Standards referenced by following Standards apply but are not necessarily repeated in following
list.
.1 ASTM A108-07, Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold Finished.
.2 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Code of Standard Practice for Steel
Buildings and Bridges, Section 10, Architectural Exposed Structural Steel, latest edition.
.3 CSA G164-M1992, Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped Articles.
.4 CSA S16-01, Limit States Design of Steel Structures.
.5 CSA S136-07, Cold Formed Steel Structural Members.
.6 CSA W178.1-08, Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations.
.7 CSA W178.2-08, Certification of Welding Inspectors.
.8 SSPC-SP 6-85, Structural Steel Painting Council, Commercial Blast Cleaning.

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1.3.2 Qualifications
.1 Undertake welding only by fabricators certified by Canadian Welding Bureau under CSA
Standard W47.1, Division 1 or 2.1.
.2 Connections Designed by Consultant:
Submission of shop drawings for connections which have been detailed on Drawings by
Consultant shall represent acceptance by Contractor that connection can be executed
successfully.
.3 Other Connections:
.1 Design of other connections which cannot be selected from standard designs
tabulated in CISC Handbook of Steel Construction shall be by a Professional
Engineer, licensed in the Province of Ontario, experienced in structural steel
connection design.
.2 Consultant will review connection arrangement to verify general conformance
with overall design concept of structure.
.3 Connection design engineer shall be insured against professional liability in
accordance with Section 74 subsection (1) of Regulation 941 of the Ontario
Professional Engineers Act. The alternative of compliance with subsection (2) is
not acceptable.

1.3.3 Design
.1 Connections
.1 Provide bolted or welded connections, unless shown otherwise on Drawings.
.2 Use high strength bolts, except that A307 bolts may be used for connections of
roof purlins, bridging, girts and trimmer beams not connecting to columns, unless
otherwise noted on Drawings.
.3 Use slip resistant (friction-type) connections for bolted joints designed to resist
reversible forces, except that bolt capacity need not be so limited under seismic
force.
.4 Do not permit connections to encroach on clearance lines required for installation
of Work of other Sections.
.2 Beam Connections
.1 Provide connections adequate to resist reaction of beam, when beam is loaded
to maximum flexural capacity under uniformly distributed load, unless reaction or
connection detail is shown on Drawings.
.2 Provide flexible beam connections for unrestrained members in accordance with
CSA S16.1, unless shown otherwise on Drawings.
.3 Select connections, wherever possible, from standard designs tabulated in
current edition of CISC Handbook of Steel Construction, except that length of
beam web angles shall not be less than half the depth of beam, and single
angles shall not be used for beams deeper than 600 mm [24"].
.4 Provide direct connections to flanges of spandrel beams (exterior perimeter
beams) to restrain twisting.
.5 Do not use fish plate, shear plate or tab connections.

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1.3.4 Tolerances
In addition to tolerances specified in CSA-S16.1, erect shelf angles and members to which
frames of windows, doors and louvres are connected directly and which are attached to steel
frame, within a tolerance of 3 mm [1/8"] plus or minus, and with abutting ends of members at
same level.

1.3.5 Random Splicing

Obtain in writing from Consultant, prior to commencement of shop drawings, special requirements
that will be imposed as a necessary condition of acceptance of members with randomly located
butt welded splices.

1.3.6 Source Quality Control

.1 Inspection and testing of materials and shop fabrication of Work of this Section, and field
quality control specified elsewhere in this Section, may be performed by an Inspection
and Testing Company appointed by Consultant.
.2 Review provided by Inspection and Testing Company does not relieve Contractor of his
sole responsibility for quality control over Work. Performance or non-performance of
Inspection and Testing Company shall not limit, reduce, or relieve Contractor of his
responsibilities in complying with the requirements of the Specification.
.3 Inspection and Testing Company shall be certified by Canadian Welding Bureau, in
Category 1, Buildings, under CSA W178.1.
.4 Welding inspectors and supervisors shall be certified by Canadian Welding Bureau to
CSA W178.2, to minimum level 2 certification.
.5 Payment for specified Work performed by Inspection and Testing Company will be made
from cash allowance specified in Section 01 45 23.
.6 Include in the Contract sum, cost of inspection and testing of splices introduced by
fabricator in steel sections at random locations.
.7 Inspection and Testing Company when appointed shall carry out shop inspection to
verify:
.1 Structural materials and paint conform to Specifications. Mill test reports,
properly correlated to the materials, will be accepted in lieu of physical tests of
structural materials.
.2 Fabrication and welding conforms to Specifications and dimensioned shop
drawings.
.3 Shop painting, and cleaning and preparation for same, conform to specified
requirements.
.4 Surfaces inaccessible for cleaning and painting after assembly are treated before
assembly.
.5 For surfaces painted with zinc-rich paint or zinc primer, specified surface
preparation is followed, and specified paint thickness is applied.
.6 Non-destructive Testing of Welded Connections:
Carry out non-destructive testing of welded connections chosen at random as
follows:
: 10 percent of moment connections involving use of fillet welds, by magnetic
particle inspection.
: All moment connections and all connections in direct tension involving use of
Full Penetration Groove welds, by ultrasonic testing.

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: Where moments are transferred by either fillet welds or groove welds into end
plates in "T" joint configurations, examine base metal for lamellar tearing or
cracking, by ultrasonic testing.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Professional Liability Insurance

Submit proof of connection design engineer's professional liability insurance coverage specified
in paragraph 1.3.2.3.3

1.4.2 Calculations
Submit design calculations if requested by Consultant.

1.4.3 Shop Drawings

.1 Submit for review typical details of connections and any special connections, before
preparation of shop drawings.
.2 Professional Engineer responsible for connection design shall either sign and seal each
shop drawing submitted, or shall submit a signed and sealed letter at commencement of
shop drawing preparation stating he will assume responsibility for compliance of
connections with this Specification.
.3 Submit erection diagrams and shop details, fully detailed and dimensioned, with complete
information necessary so that steel may be fabricated and erected without reference to
Drawings.
.4 Include whether snug-tight or pre-tensioned high-strength bolts are to be used, and
whether threads are to be excluded from shear plane.
.5 Show splice locations and details.
.6 Submit typical details of connections and any special connections for review before
preparation of shop drawings.
.7 Prior to submission to Consultant, Contractor shall review all shop drawings. By this
review, Contractor represents to have determined and verified all field measurements,
site conditions, materials, catalogue number and similar data, and to have checked and
coordinated each shop drawing with the requirements of Work and of Contract
Documents. Contractor's review of each shop drawing shall be indicated by stamp, date
and signature of a responsible person.
.8 At time of submission, Contractor shall notify Consultant in writing of any deviations in
shop drawings from requirements of Contract Documents.
.9 Consultant will review and return shop drawings in accordance with an agreed schedule.
Consultant's review will be for conformity to design concept and for general arrangement,
and shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for errors and omissions in shop
drawings or of responsibility for meeting all requirements of Contract Documents.
.10 Contractor shall make changes in shop drawings which Consultant may require,
consistent with Contract Documents, and resubmit unless otherwise directed by
Consultant. When resubmitting, Contractor shall notify Consultant in writing of revisions
other than those requested by Consultant.
.11 Submit shop drawings as follows:
5 copies of erection diagrams and shop drawings for review before any Work
commences.

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2 additional copies of shop drawings for distribution as directed by Consultant.

2 copies of erection diagrams to Inspection and Testing Company.

1.4.4 Paint Performance

If requested by Consultant, submit paint manufacturer's certification that paint conforms to
CISC/CPMA Standard specified.

1.4.5 Inspection Procedure and Reports

Inspection and Testing Company shall:
.1 Submit Inspection Procedure:
Submit to Consultant procedure which shall be followed to verify compliance with the
Drawings and Specifications. Include details of any random sampling procedures,
general instructions given to inspectors and special instructions pertaining to aspects
peculiar to this Project. Submission of this procedure shall not relieve Inspection and
Testing Company of responsibility to confirm that completed structural steelwork
complies with above requirements.
.2 Submit reports at least weekly when shop and sitework of this Section is in progress.
.3 Distribute inspection reports as follows:
2 copies to Consultant;
1 copy to Consulting Structural Engineer;
1 copy to Contractor;
1 copy to Steel Fabricator.
.4 Sign report by inspector who performs inspection, and describe progress of Work,
deficiencies found and corrective actions taken.
.5 Include deficiency list of outstanding items from previous reports, and comment on
status.

1.4.6 Erection Procedures

.1 Submit to Consultant or regulatory authorities for review, diagrams showing methods of
erection proposed, if so directed by Consultant or regulatory authorities.

1.5 PRODUCT HANDLING

1.5.1 Deliver Products that are supplied only under Work of this Section to trades responsible for their
installation, to location they direct, and to meet construction schedule.

1.5.2 Handle and store structural steel so that no damage or corrosion is caused to stored or erected
Work, or to other property.

1.5.3 Protect architecturally exposed steel during fabrication, handling, storage and erection to prevent
marring of surfaces exposed to view, by marking, bending, denting, or coarse grinding.

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2 Products

2.1 UNIT PRICES

2.1.1 Unit prices requested as part of Tender shall include Work erected in place, and preparation and
submittal of shop drawings.

2.1.2 Unit prices shall serve as a basis for computing value of additional or deleted Work and
alterations, including cutting and reinforcing of holes, performed as Changes to Work.

2.1.3 Base estimate of steel tonnage on CISC standard method of computing weights. Use net
dimensions of shapes and plates, without allowance for weight variations due to mill tolerances.

2.2 MATERIALS

2.2.1 Provide new materials in accordance with Reference Standards, of strength and quality noted on
Structural Drawings.
.1 Anchor Bolts: to ASTM A307, and to typical details on Drawings

2.2.2 Galvanizing
Hot-dip galvanizing to CSA Standard G164.

2.2.3 Paint
.1 Shop Coat Paint, for steel that will not receive finish coat: to CISC/CPMA Standard 1-
73a, A Quick-Drying One-Coat Paint for Use on Structural Steel.
.2 Prime Paint: to meet requirements of CISC/CPMA 2-75, A Quick-Drying Primer for Use
on Structural Steel.
.3 Inorganic Zinc Primer
: Carbo Zinc 11, by StonCor Group, Whitby, Ontario
: Dimetcote 9, by Ameron Canada Inc., Oakville, Ontario
: Catha-Coat 302HB, by ICI Devoe (Glidden) Co., Toronto, Ontario
.4 Zinc-Filled Epoxy Polyamide Primer
: Carbozinc 859, by StonCor Group, Whitby, Ontario
: Amercoat 68A, by Ameron Canada Inc., Oakville, Ontario.
: Catha-Coat 313, by ICI Devoe (Glidden) Co., Toronto, Ontario
.5 Zinc-Rich Paint - Organic, Ready Mixed
: Galvafroid, by W.R.Meadows Ltd.
: Catha-Coat 13034, by ICI Devoe (Glidden) Co., Toronto, Ontario

2.3 FABRICATION

2.3.1 Fabricate Work of this Section in accordance with CSA-S16.1, and as specified below.

2.3.2 Holes
.1 Punch holes 11 mm [7/16"] to 28 mm [1-1/16"] diameter as required for attaching the
Work of other Sections to structural steel members. Locate holes so that no appreciable
reduction of strength of members is caused.

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.2 Provide holes for pipes and ducts, and reinforce openings as indicated on Drawings.
Cutting of holes in structural members in field will not be permitted except with written
approval of Consultant.
.3 Provide effective drainage holes to prevent accumulation of water in tubular members.

2.3.3 Base Plates

Provide single base plates. Do not use separate leveling plates for columns.

2.3.4 Architecturally Exposed Steelwork

Fabricate and maintain straightness of structural steelwork which will be left exposed to view as
finished surface, in accordance with American Institute of Steel Construction Code of Standard
Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, Section 10, Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel, and
as follows:
.1 Continuously seal weld connections exposed on exterior of building.
.2 Finish exposed welds smooth and flush with adjacent surfaces.
.3 Remove mill marks, identification, and surface imperfections smooth and flush with
adjacent surfaces.
.4 Do not mar surface with grind marks that are clearly visible after painting.

2.3.5 Masonry Anchors

.1 Provide masonry strap anchors welded to structural steel.
.2 Provide for attachment of adjustable flexible anchors that are supplied by mason.
.3 Provide wall anchors for beams bearing on masonry or concrete.

2.3.6 Lintels
Provide 150 mm [6"] minimum bearing for angle lintels, and bolt or weld together upstanding legs
at 600 mm [24"] centres.

2.3.7 Cleaning Steel

.1 Clean steel, whether it is to be painted or not, to the degree required by CISC/CPMA 1-
73a, except as specified below.
.2 Clean steel which is specified to be painted to CISC/CPMA 2-75 in accordance with that
Standard.
.3 Clean steel which is specified to receive an organic zinc-filled epoxy primer, or zinc-rich
paint, or inorganic zinc primer, in accordance with SSPC-SP 6, Commercial Blast
Cleaning.

2.3.8 Painting
.1 Paint interior steel surfaces that are not specified to receive top coat or zinc primer or
zinc-rich paint, with one coat of paint to CISC/CPMA 1-73a.
.2 Prime interior steel surfaces that are specified in Section 09 91 13 or 09 91 23 to be finish
painted, and are not specified to receive zinc primer, with one coat of prime paint to
CISC/CPMA 2-75.
.3 Prime steel surfaces specified to receive inorganic zinc primer (paragraph 2.2.3.3), or
zinc-filled epoxy polyamide primer (paragraph 2.2.3.4), with one coat to an average dry
film thickness of 65 microns [2.6 mils] and a minimum dry film thickness of 50 microns [2
mils].

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.4 Paint steel surfaces exterior to the building vapour barrier and not specified to be
galvanized or painted with zinc primer, with two coats of zinc-rich paint specified in
paragraph 2.2.3.5, applied to an average dry film thickness of 38 microns [1.50 mils] per
coat, and a minimum dry film thickness of 23 microns [0.90 mils] per coat.
.5 Do not paint:
: Surfaces and edges within 50 mm [2"] of field welds.
: Surfaces encased in, or in contact with concrete, including the top flange of beams
supporting cast-in-place slabs.
: Surfaces to be spray fireproofed.
.6 Apply paint in accordance with manufacturer's published directions.
.7 Paint steel in shop under cover and keep under cover until paint has dried.

2.3.9 Galvanizing
Galvanize lintels, brick support angles, architectural block support angles, and other members
indicated as galvanized on Drawings, after shop welding is complete.

3 Execution

3.1 EXAMINATION

3.1.1 Verify, before delivery of structural steel, that Work of other Sections on which Work of this
Section is dependent is correctly installed and located.

3.2 PREPARATION

3.2.1 Supply anchor bolts, base and bearing plates and other members to be built in under Work of
other Sections as Work progresses. Co-operate with installers of this Work and Provide
instructions for its setting.

3.3 ERECTION

3.3.1 Comply with requirements of Reference Standards and requirements of regulatory authorities, in
erection of Work of this Section.

3.3.2 Make adequate provision for horizontal and vertical erection loads and for sufficient temporary
bracing, to keep structural frame plumb and in true alignment until completion of erection, and
installation of masonry, concrete Work, and floor and roof decks which Provide stability to
completed building.

3.3.3 Provide temporary steel members as may be required for erection purposes, and remove when
no longer required.

3.3.4 Beam Bearing Plates and Column Base Plates

.1 Set beam bearing plates and column base plates, at proper elevation, true and level, with
steel shims, ready for grouting as specified under Work of other Sections.

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3.3.5 Erect architecturally exposed steel in accordance with specified requirements of AISC Code of
Standard Practice, Section 10, Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.4.1 Inspection and Testing Company, when appointed as specified in Source Quality Control
elsewhere in this Section, shall perform:
.1 Inspection of erection and fit-up, including placing, plumbing, leveling and temporary
bracing and conformance with specified tolerances.
.2 Inspection of bolted connections, including verification that A307, A325/A325M snug tight
only bolts, and A325/A325M pretensioned bolts have been used appropriately, and that
threads are excluded from shear plane where required.
.3 Inspection of welded joints, including slag removal.
.4 General inspection of field cutting and alterations; report immediately to Consultant,
alterations or cutting not shown on reviewed shop drawings.
.5 General inspection of shop coating touch-up.
.6 Inspection of zinc primer and zinc-rich paint, including surface preparation and coating
thickness.

3.5 COATING TOUCH-UP

3.5.1 Clean welds to remove all residue from electrodes.

3.5.2 After erection is complete, give one coat of touch-up paint to field bolts, field connections, burnt
areas, and abrasions or damage to prime coats.
.1 Use a compatible primer to touch-up 1-73a or 2-75 shop applied primer.
.2 Use a compatible organic zinc-filled epoxy primer (paragraph 2.2.3.4) to touch-up
inorganic or organic zinc primer.
.3 Use a compatible zinc-rich paint (paragraph 2.2.3.5) to touch-up shop or field applied
zinc-rich paint.

3.5.3 Give areas of bare metal on galvanized members two coats of zinc-rich paint.

3.6 DEFECTIVE WORK

3.6.1 Variations in excess of specified tolerances, and failure of materials or workmanship to meet
requirements of this specification, and which cannot be repaired by approved methods, will be
considered defective Work performed by this Section.

3.6.2 Replace defective Work, as directed by Consultant.

3.6.3 Testing and replacement of non-compliant Work in place:

.1 When initial inspection and tests indicate non-compliance with the Contract Documents,
subsequent re-inspection and re-testing shall be performed by the same inspection and
testing company and the costs thereof will be deducted by the Owner from the amounts
owing to the Contractor.

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.2 Contractor shall pay for additional inspection and testing, redesign, corrective measures
and related expenses if Work has proven to be deficient.

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