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CSSBI S6-2011: Guide Specification for

Lightweight Steel Framing

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CSSBI S6-2011: Guide Specification for

.2 Headers and trimmers for floor or roof
Lightweight Steel Framing openings
Specifier Notes: Lightweight steel framing includes wall, .3 Bridging
floor and roof framing, generally from cold formed C-shaped
steel members. This specification is written on the .4 Closure channels
assumption that structural design of the framing is the
responsibility of the Contractor. I t also assumes that .5 Connections including web stiffeners
division of the work between subcontractors is the
responsibility of the Contractor alone, and done without Specifier Note: Roof rafters, roof trusses,
reliance on the specifications. ceiling joists and non-load bearing interior
partition studs are outside the scope of this
For use as a contract document: specification.
• Delete Specifier Notes
• Choose appropriate selections in square brackets 1.2 Related Work
• Delete selections in square brackets that do not apply
• Make any other project specific amendments that are Specifier Note: I n the applicable related sections,
appropriate. reference this section for the specification of
Lightweight Steel Framing Elements.
Part 1 - General
.1 Section [ 01___ ] Allowances for independent
1.1 Description of System inspection or testing.

Lightweight Steel Framing includes Wind Bearing Studs, .2 Section [ 03___ ] Concrete
Axial Load Bearing Studs, Floor Joists and Roof Joists.
.3 Section [ 04___ ] Masonry
.1 Wind Bearing Studs
Specifier Note: Reference the section where
.1 Wall studs subjected to lateral loads (no axial masonry ties connecting to steel studs are specified.
loads other than self-weight and the weight of
applied finishes) .4 Section [ 06___ ] Wood sheathing

.2 Steel bridging .5 Section [ 07___ ] Insulation

.3 Top and bottom track Specifier Note: Reference the section(s) where
insulation in the stud/joist space and exterior
.4 Head, sill and jamb members for wall openings insulation are specified.

.5 Stud, bridging and track connections .6 Section [ ____ ] [ _________________ ]

.6 Top and bottom connections to the main Specifier Note: List section(s) where other exterior
structure including detailing to accommodate cladding, finishes or roofing attached to the
floor and/or roof deflections. Lightweight Steel Framing are specified.

.2 Axial Load Bearing Studs .7 Section [ 07___ ] Air barriers and/or vapour
retarders
.1 Wall studs subject to lateral and axial loads
.8 Section [ 08___ ] Doors and windows
.2 Steel bridging
.9 Section [ 09___ ] Non load-bearing wall framing
.3 Top and bottom track systems

.4 Lintel, sill and jamb members for wall .10 Section [ 09___ ] Gypsum board
openings
Specifier Note: Reference the section(s) where
.5 Cross bracing for lateral loads gypsum board finish attached to framing and
exterior gypsum sheathing is specified. I f the
.6 Connections gypsum board/sheathing is to function as an air
barrier, insure that screw spacing, board thickness,
and orientation required by wind loads have been
.3 Joists covered there.

.1 Floor and roof joists .11 Section [ _____ ] [ __________________ ]

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1.3 References Specifier Note: List standards referenced elsewhere

in this specification.
Where referenced standards conflict with this
specification, this specification governs. 1.4 Quality Assurance

Referenced standards refer to the latest edition. Retain a Professional Engineer registered in [Canada]
[the province of __________ ] to design the Lightweight
Specifier Note: As an alternative to specifying the Steel Framing System; to prepare, seal and sign all shop
"latest edition", add current dates to the standards drawings; and to perform field review. Shop drawings
listed below. shall show both design and installation requirements.

.1 National Building Code of Canada 1.5 Design Criteria

.2 [Ontario] [ _____ ] Building Code .1 Design shall be based on Limit States Design
principles using factored loads and resistances.
.3 [CAN/CSA-S16 Limit States Design of Steel
Structures] .2 Loads and load factors shall be in accordance with
the National Building Code of Canada. For wind
.4 CAN/CSA-S136 North American Specification for the load calculations, the reference velocity pressure, q,
Design of Cold Formed Steel Structural Members shall be based on a 1 in 50 probability of being
exceeded in any one year.
.5 [CSA W47.1 Certification of Companies for Fusion
Welding of Steel Structures] .3 Resistances and resistance factors shall be
determined in accordance with the National
.6 [CSA W59 Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Building Code of Canada and CAN/CSA-S136.
Welding)]
.4 Conform to the requirements of fire rated
.7 [ANSI/AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code – Sheet assemblies [specified] [which have been tested in
Steel] accordance with CAN/ULC-S101 and provide a fire
resistance rating of [ ___________ ] ].
.8 [CSA A370 Connectors for Masonry]
.5 Stud and joist depths are shown on the drawings.
.9 [CSA S304.1 Masonry Design for Buildings (Limit Adjust stud and joist material thicknesses and
States Design)] spacings, as required by the design criteria. Use
greater or lesser stud and joist depths only if
.10 [ASTM A307 Standard Specification for Carbon approved by the [Project Engineer] [Architect].
Steel Bolts and Studs, 60000 PSI Tensile Strength]
Specifier Note: Note that maximum spacings
.11 [ASTM A325 Standard Specification for Structural (Section 1.5.6) and minimum design thicknesses
Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum (Section 1.5.7) must also be considered. I n
tensile Strength] addition, to avoid contractual confusion

.12 [ASTM-A653/A653M Standard Specification for • Do not show stud and joist thicknesses or
Steel Sheet Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron spacings on the Architectural or Structural
Alloy Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip drawings
Process] • Do not use gauge as a thickness designation

.13 [ASTM A792/A792M Standard Specification for .6 Space wall studs at [300] [400] [480] [600]
Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by [ ____ ] mm maximum. Space floor joists at [300]
the Hot-Dip Process] [400] [480] [600] [ ____ ] mm maximum. Space
roof joists at [300] [400] [480] [600] [ ____ ] mm
.14 [ASTM A1003/A1003M Standard Specification for maximum. Use lesser stud and joist spacings if
Sheet Steel, Carbon, Metallic and Non-Metallic required by the design criteria.
Coated for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Members]
Specifier Note: The structural performance of the
.15 [CAN/CGSB-1.181 Ready-Mixed Organic Zinc-Rich collateral facing materials such as gypsum drywall,
Coating] plywood or OSB subfloors, roof cladding and wall
cladding and their associated performance as air
.16 [CAN/ULC-S101 Standard Methods of Fire barriers, vapour retarders, etc. will also limit the
Endurance Tests of Building Construction and spacing of supporting members. In addition, on
Materials] projects with axial load bearing studs, use the same
spacing for joists and wall studs to allow vertical
.17 [ ________ ] alignment of roof, floor and wall members.

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.7 For studs, track and joists, conform to the design .4 Roof joists, [L/300] [L/360].
thicknesses in Table 1. Use greater stud, track and
joist design thicknesses if required by the design Specifier Note: For roofs supporting finishes
criteria. not susceptible to cracking, use L/300. For
roofs supporting finishes that are susceptible
TABLE 1 • MinimumThicknesses to cracking, use L/360. More relaxed deflection
Stud, Track MinimumBase Steel DesignThickness
limits may be appropriate for industrial type
or Joist Depth Thickness Exclusive of Exclusive of Coating
(mm) Coating (mm) (mm) buildings. Refer to CAN/CSA S16 Appendix D
for additional guidance.
64 0.836 0.879
92 0.836 0.879 .5 Building sway due to all effects, 1/400 of
102 0.836 0.879 building height or 1/500 of storey height.
140 0.836 0.879
152 0.836 0.879 .11 For wind bearing studs, design connections to
accommodate vertical deflection movement of the
203 1.087 1.146 structure, frame shortening and vertical tolerances
254 1.367 1.438
without imposing axial loads onto the framing.
Leave a minimum gap of [12 mm] [ ____ ]. Larger
305 1.720 1.811 gaps may be required to accommodate structural
356 1.720 1.811 movement. Co-ordinate with the Project Structural
Specifier Note: The minimum thicknesses in Table Engineer.
1 are 95% of the design thickness as limited by .12 For wind bearing studs, limit free play in
CAN/CSA-S136 connections perpendicular to the plane of the
framing to ± [0.5] [ ____ ] mm relative to the
[For wall studs supporting brick veneer, the building structure.
minimum thickness exclusive of coating shall be
the greater of the minimum thicknesses in Table 1 Specifier Note: Free play does not include the
or [1.087 mm] [ _____ ] ]. deflection under applied load. The provisions in
1.5.12 do not apply to masonry ties covered by
Specifier Note: The minimum design thicknesses
CSA-A370.
in Table 1 satisfy the requirement in S136 for web
height to thickness ratio not greater than 200 .13 Design Lightweight Steel Framing components and
assuming an inside bend radius of 2t. assemblies to accommodate specified erection
tolerances of the structure.
.8 The minimum thickness for bridging channel shall
be 1.087 mm for studs and 1.367 mm for joists. .14 Design bridging to prevent member rotation and
Use greater bridging channel design thickness if member translation perpendicular to the minor
required by the design criteria. axis. Provide for secondary stress effects due to
torsion between lines of bridging. [Collateral
.9 The minimum thickness for clip angles shall be sheathing may be used to help restrain member
1.367 mm for studs and 1.720 mm for joists. Use rotation and translation perpendicular to the minor
greater clip angle thickness if required by the design axis for [wind bearing studs] [axial load bearing
criteria. studs] [floor joists] [roof joists] ]. [Do not rely on
collateral sheathing to help restrain member
.10 Maximum flexural deflections under specified live rotation and translation perpendicular to the minor
or wind loads shall conform to the following: axis]. Provide bridging at 1524 mm o.c. maximum
for wind bearing studs, 1219 mm o.c. maximum for
.1 Wall studs supporting masonry veneer shall axial load bearing studs and 2134 mm o.c.
meet the requirements of CSA S304.1 [with maximum for joists. Space bridging at equal
stud deflections limited to L/360]. intervals over the span length of the member.
Closer spacings may be required to satisfy structural
Specifier Note: The deflection of steel studs requirements.
supporting masonry veneer is controlled by the
requirements of the masonry design standard, Specifier Note: Some sheathing materials such as
CSA S304.1. gypsum drywall may lose their structural integrity
when subject to a moist environment or when
.2 Wall studs supporting other finishes, L/360. subjected to a sufficient number of load cycles.
Such materials are generally not suitable to act as
.3 Floor joists, [L/360] [L/480] [ ______ ]. structural bracing. I f the sheathing is utilized for
bracing, it is standard practice in the industry to
Specifier Note: The L/360 limit has been used
also provide sufficient steel bridging to align
historically. More recently, L/480 has been
introduced to help control floor vibrations. members during erection and to provide the
necessary structural integrity during construc-
tion as well as in the completed structure.
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bracing, it is standard practice in the industry to .2 Include all necessary shop details and erection
also provide sufficient steel bridging to align diagrams. Indicate member sizes, locations,
members during erection and to provide the thicknesses exclusive of coating, coatings, and
necessary structural integrity during construction material types. Include connection details for
as well as in the completed structure. attaching framing to itself and for attachment to
the structure. Show splice details where
.15 Design anchorage and splice details for bridging. permitted. Indicate dimensions, openings,
requirements of related work and critical
.16 Design for local loading due to anchorage of installation procedures. Show temporary bracing
cladding and interior wall mounted fixtures where required for erection purposes.
shown.
.3 Indicate design loads.
.17 Connections between light steel framing members
shall be by bolts, welding or sheet metal screws. .3 Submit [ ____ ] certified copies of mill reports
covering chemical and mechanical properties, and
.18 Allow for appropriate end eccentricities in the coating designation of steel used in this work.
design of axial load bearing members.
.4 Submit product data for mechanical fasteners
.19 Design interior axial load bearing walls with a indicating sizes, load capacities and type of corrosion
nominal lateral wind load of [0.24] [ __ ] kPa in protection.
combination with the required axial loads.
.5 Submit [on request] [ _____ ] representative pieces
Specifier Note: It is standard industry practice to of all framing component parts including mechanical
apply a nominal 0.24 kPa (5 psf) lateral load on fasteners if used.
interior axial load bearing stud walls.
.6 Submit [on request] [ ____ ] copies of engineering
.20 Design diagonally braced stud walls to act as shear calculations or data verifying the capacity of the
walls. The location of the shear walls and the applied members, including masonry connectors if specified,
factored lateral loads are indicated on the [Structural] and the ability of the assemblies to meet the design
[Architectural] drawings. requirements.

Specifier Note: It is not the responsibility of the .7 Do not fabricate or construct until submittals other
Contractor to do a lateral load analysis on the than field review reports are reviewed and approved.
building. The Architectural or Structural contract
drawings must therefore show the location of .8 Submit [ ____ ] copies of field review reports.
proposed lateral load resisting elements and the
magnitude of the forces acting on them.
Part 2 - Products
.21 For stud walls, provide head, sill and jamb members
and connections to frame openings larger than [100] 2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers.
[ ____ ] mm in any dimension. For joists, provide
.1 Provide Lightweight Steel Framing and accessories
headers and trimmers and connections to frame
manufactured by any of the following:
openings larger than [100] [ ___ ] mm in any
[_________________________________________ ].
dimension.
Specifier Note: Provide a list of acceptable
.22 For stud walls anchor top and bottom track to the manufacturers.
structure at a maximum spacing of 813 mm o.c.
Closer spacings may be required to satisfy structural 2.2 Materials
requirements.
.1 Lightweight Steel Framing Members and Accessories
1.6 Submittals
.1 Steel shall conform to the requirements of
.1 Make submittals in accordance with Section [01 ___ CAN/CSA-S136 and shall be identified as to
] Submittals. specification, grade, mechanical properties and
coating type and thickness.
.2 Submit [ ___ ] copies of shop drawings.
.2 Steel shall have metallic coatings that conform to
.1 Each shop drawing submitted shall bear the one of the following ASTM Standards:
stamp and signature of a qualified Professional
ASTM-A653/A653M Standard Specification for
Engineer registered [in Canada] [in the Province
Steel Sheet Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-
of ________ ].

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Iron Alloy Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip thickness of .008 mm of zinc. Other coatings
Process providing equal or better corrosion protection
may be used].
ASTM A792/A792M Standard Specification for
Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by Part 3 - Execution
the Hot-Dip Process
3.1 General
ASTM A1003/A1003M Standard Specification for
Sheet Steel, Carbon, Me-tallic and Non-Metallic .1 Fabrication and erection shall conform to the
Coated for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Members approved shop drawings. Modifications required to
accommodate as-built conditions (other than minor
.3 Lightweight steel framing members forming part dimensional changes) shall be submitted to [Project
of the exterior building envelope shall have a Engineer] [Architect] for approval.
minimum coating of Z180 galvanizing in
accordance with ASTM-A653/A653M. Other 3.2 Fabrication
coatings (e.g. aluminum-zinc alloy to ASTM
A792/A792M) providing equal or better corrosion .1 Where specified, provide cut-outs centred in the webs
protection may be used. of members to accommodate services and though-the-
knockout style bridging. Unreinforced cut-outs shall
Specifier Notes: The coatings specified in 2.2 are be limited to the dimensions in Table 2. The effect of
minima by the CSSBI. None are intended to cut-outs on the strength and stiffness of the member
provide long-term protection where the light steel shall be considered.
framing members are exposed directly to a TABLE 2: Allowable Dimensions for UnreinforcedCut-Outs
corrosive environment. Member Depth Perpendicular to the Parallel to the Length *Centre to Centre
(mm) Length of the of the Member Spacing
The specifier is responsible for the compatibility Member (mm) (mm) (mm)
92,102 40 max. 114 max. 610 min.
of the specified coatings. Some materials may
≥ 152 64 max. 114 max. 610 min.
require separation. As a guide to determining
equivalence of zinc versus aluminum-zinc alloy * The distance from the centreline of the last unreinforced cut-out to
coatings, the Canadian Sheet Steel Building the end of the member shall be not less than 305 mm.
Institute recommends that AZM150 (aluminum-
zinc) be considered equivalent to Z275 (zinc). .2 Length tolerances for members shall conform to Table 3.
TABLE 3: LengthTolerances
.2 Fasteners and Welds Member Type LengthTolerance (mm)
Tracks +12.7 /-6.4
.1 Bolts and nuts shall conform to the requirements WindBearing Studs ±2.83 mm
of ASTM A307 or ASTM A325. Provide washers. Axial LoadBearing Studs ±2.83 mm
[Hot-dip galvanize bolts, nuts and washers].
Joists ±2.83 mm

.2 Sheet metal screws shall have a minimum coatin .3 Cross sectional geometry tolerances for members shall
thickness of .008 mm of zinc. Other coatings conform to Table 4.
providing equal or better corrosion protection TABLE 4: Cross Sectional Geometry Tolerances
may be used. g Member Member Flange Lip Thickness Corner
Type DepthA Width B Length C t Angles
.3 Welding materials shall conform to the (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
requirements of CSA W59. Joist, track or ± 0.79 -1, +2 -0, +4 * ±3˚
stud **

.4 Welding electrodes shall be of the 490 MPa * The tolerance on delivered steel thickness shall conform
minimum tensile strength series (e.g. E49XX). to the requirements of CAN/CSA S136.
** Where sheathings are attached directly to the flange, the
.5 Zinc rich paint for touching up welds and minimum flange width shall be 31 mm.
damaged metallic coatings shall conform to
CAN/CGSB-1.181. .4 The minimum steel thickness exclusive of coating shall
be marked on each member by embossing, stamping
.6 Concrete anchors shall have a minimum coating with indelible ink or by colour coding.
thickness of .008 mm of zinc. Other coatings
providing equal or better corrosion protection 3.3 Fasteners and Welds
may be used. .1 Insure that connected parts are in contact. Provide
clamping before welding or installing screws as
.7 [Powder actuated/low velocity fasteners are not required.
permitted [for fastening to structural steel] [for
fastening to concrete] ]. [Powder actuated/low
velocity fasteners shall have a minimum coating

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.2 Companies engaged in welding shall be certified by .1 For the purposes of this section, camber is
the Canadian Welding Bureau to CAN/CSA W47.1. defined as the deviation from straightness of a
Companies shall have welding procedures approved member or any portion of a member with respect
and welders qualified for the base material types and to its major axis, and sweep is defined as the
thicknesses that are to be welded. deviation from straightness of a member or any
portion of a member with respect to its minor
.3 Welds shall conform to CSA S136, CSA W59 and axis.
ANSI/AWS D1.3, whichever is applicable.
.2 For axial load bearing studs, out of plumbness
.4 For material less than 3 mm thick, shop drawings may and out of straightness (camber and sweep) shall
show nominal weld leg sizes. For such material, the not exceed 1/1000th of the member length.
effective throats of welds shall not be less than the
thickness of the thinnest connected part. .3 For wind bearing studs, out of plumbness shall
not exceed 1/500th of the member length. Out of
.5 Touch-up welds and coatings damaged by welding straightness (camber and sweep) shall not exceed
with zinc rich paint. Prior to touching-up prepare 1/1000th of the member length.
surface in accordance with paint manufacturer's
recommendations. .4 For joists, out of straightness (camber and sweep)
shall not exceed 1/1000th of the member length.
.6 Sheet metal screws shall be of the minimum diameter
indicated on the shop drawings but not less than a #8. .5 For track, camber shall not exceed 1/1000th of
the member length.
.7 Penetration of sheet metal screws beyond joined
materials shall be not less than 3 exposed threads. .4 Studs shall seat into top and bottom tracks. The gap
between the end of the stud and the web of the track
.8 Sheet metal screw thread types, drilling capability and shall not exceed 3.2 mm for axial load bearing studs or
installation shall conform to the manufacturer's 3.2 mm for wind bearing studs.
recommendations.
.5 Align adjacent or abutting members in the same plane
to within ± 0.5 mm maximum.
.9 Sheet metal screws covered by sheathing materials
shall have low profile heads. .6 Spacing of studs shall not be more than ±3 mm from
the design spacing. The cumulative error in spacing
.10 Install concrete anchors in accordance with shall not exceed the requirements of the finishing
manufacturer's recommendations. materials.
3.4 Storage of Materials
.7 Align web cut-outs in studs and joists as required for
.1 Products shall be protected from conditions that may the installation of through-the-knockout style bridging
cause physical damage or corrosion. and services.
.8 Make all field measurements necessary to insure the
3.5 Erection proper fit of all members.
.1 Methods of construction may be either piece by piece .9 Cutting of members may be by saw or shear. Torch
(stick-built) or by fabrication into panels (panelized) cutting is not permitted.
either on or off site. .10 For studs and joists, reinforce cut-outs where the
distance from the centreline of the cut-out to the end
.2 Lightweight Steel Framing shall be erected true and of the member is less than 300 mm. Submit the
plumb within the specified tolerances. Temporary reinforcing detail to the [Project Engineer] [Architect]
bracing shall be employed wherever necessary to for approval.
withstand all loads to which the structure may be
subject during erection and subsequent construction. .11 All axially loaded members shall be aligned vertically
Temporary bracing shall be left in place as long as to allow for full transfer of the loads down to the
required for the safety and integrity of the structure. foundation. Vertical alignment shall be maintained at
The Erector shall ensure that during erection a margin roof/wall and floor/wall intersections.
of safety consistent with the requirements of the
.12 Complete bearing shall be maintained under tracks to
National Building Code and CAN/CSA-S136 exists in
provide for load transfer in axially loaded assemblies.
the uncompleted structure.
Any discrepancy shall be brought to the attention of
the [Project Engineer] [Architect].
.3 Erection Tolerances
.13 Joists, or their end stiffeners, shall be located directly
Specifier Note: These tolerances are intended as over axial load bearing studs. Alternatively a load
minima to insure structural performance only. distribution member shall be provided to transfer
Architectural considerations such as the visual loads. The use of track as a load distribution member
appearance of a finished surface or joint may require is not permitted.
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.14 Holes that are field cut into Lightweight Steel Framing .3 Checking that the welding conforms to the
members shall conform to the requirements of Section requirements of Section 3.3.
3.2.
.4 Checking fabricated members against specified
.15 Replace members with localized damage. member geometries.
.16 Unless a closer spacing is shown on the shop .5 Visual inspection of all welded connections
drawings, anchor top and bottom tracks securely to including sample checking of joint preparation
structure at [ ____ ] [813 mm] o.c. maximum. Place and fit-up.
one additional anchor within 102 mm of the end of
.6 Sample checking of screwed and bolted joints.
each piece of track and additionally as required by the
shop drawings. .7 Sample checking that tolerances are not
exceeded during fit-up or erection.
.17 Install additional studs at abutting walls, openings,
terminations against other materials and on each side .8 Additional inspection and testing of welded
at corners unless explicitly detailed otherwise on the connections as required by CSA W59.
shop drawings.
.9 General inspection of field cutting and
.18 Splicing of axial load bearing members is not alterations required by other trades.
permitted.
.10 Submission of reports to the Architect, the
.19 Insulation equal to that specified shall be placed in all Project Engineer, the Contractor and the
jamb and header assemblies that will be inaccessible authorities having jurisdiction covering the
after their installation into the wall. Insure that work inspected with details of deficiencies
insulation is kept dry and not compressed. discovered.
.20 Handling and lifting of prefabricated panels shall not .4 The Contractor shall provide the necessary co-
cause permanent distortion to any member or operation and access to insure that the inspection can
collateral material. proceed.
3.6 Inspection .5 The inspection provided in this section does not
relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the
.1 The Lightweight Steel Framing Design Engineer, performance of the contract. The Contractor is solely
responsible for the production of the shop drawings, responsible for quality control and he shall implement
shall provide periodic field review during construction his own supervisory and quality control procedures.
and shall submit reports in accordance with Section 1.5.
[These field reviews shall include review of mill tests .6 The Contract cannot rely on timely discovery and
reports, welded and screwed connections, connections reporting of defective work. Materials or workmanship
to the main structure, member sizes, location and not conforming to the requirements of the Contract
material thickness, coating thickness, erection may be rejected at any time during the progress of
tolerances, and all field cutting.] work at no cost to the Owner even if the Contractor
has to destroy and rebuild other work as a result.
Specifier Note: Use this paragraph for projects where
independent inspection is deemed unwarranted.
..2 The cost of this field review shall be paid for by the
Contractor.
.3 Additional inspection and testing of materials and
workmanship shall be carried out by a qualified
Independent Inspection Agency appointed by the
[Project Engineer] [Architect].
.1 The cost of this additional inspection shall be paid
for out of the Cash Allowances for Inspection and
Testing except that any testing or inspection
required by the [Project Engineer] [Architect]
because of an error by the Contractor or due to
departure from the contract documents by the
Contractor, shall be paid for by the Contractor.

.2 Inspection shall include:

.1 Checking that mill test reports are properly
correlated to materials.
.2 Sampling fabrication and erection procedures
for general conformity to the requirements of
the specification.

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