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CONTENTS Page
1. GENERAL 3
1.1 Scope 3
1.2 Related Sections 3
1.3 Standards 3
1.4 Trade Preambles 6
2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 8
2.1 Contractors Brief 8
4. WORKMANSHIP 15
4.1 Fabrication 15
4.2 Grinding, Polishing and Finishing 15
4.3 Joints 15
4.4 Shims 15
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1. GENERAL
Read with the General Requirements section, and all other contract documents.
1.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for the fabrication and installation of external
metalwork which are generally meant for gates and fences, railings etc. This section
does not cover metal fixtures and fittings and furniture such as lamp post, benches,
bins etc. which shall be to specialist suppliers specifications.
1.3 Standards
Unless otherwise agreed by the SO, ensure all of the Works comply with the relevant
requirements of the Standards and Codes listed below or referenced in the body of
the Specification. Alternative Standards and Codes may be submit to the SO,
provided it can be demonstrated that the alternative Standards and Codes comply
with the requirements of the standards specified. All Standards and Codes quoted
are the current version, unless specific year references are noted.
Singapore Standards
SS 470 Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine
grain structural steel
Other Standards
BS EN ISO 1461 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel
articles - specifications and test methods
BS EN ISO 3506-1 Mechanical properties of corrosion resistant stainless steel
fasteners. Bolts, screws and studs
BS EN ISO 3506-2 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel
fasteners. Nuts
BS EN 485 Aluminium and aluminium alloys
BS EN 499 Welding consumables covered electrodes for manual metal
arc welding of non alloy and fine grain steels - classification
BS EN 895 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials transverse
tensile test
BS EN 910 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials bend tensile
test
BS EN 1172 Sheet & strip for building purposes
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BS EN 10258 Cold-rolled stainless steel and narrow strip and cut lengths -
tolerances on dimensions and shape
BS EN 10259 Cold-rolled stainless steel wide strip and plate/sheet -
tolerances on dimensions and shape
BS EN 10268 Flat products. High yield strength micro-alloyed steels for cold
forming
BS EN 12020 Aluminium and aluminium alloys
BS EN 12163 Rod for general purposes
BS EN 12166 Wire for general purposes
BS EN 12167 Profiles & rectangular bar for general purposes
BS EN 12449 Tube for general purposes
BS EN 12540 Corrosion protection of metals - Electrodeposited coatings
BS 499 Welding terms and symbols
BS 1052 Wire: Mild steel for general engineering purposes
BS 1449-1-1.15 Narrow strip (1). General engineering purposes
BS 1449-1-1.8 & BS Narrow strip (1). Formable & general engineering purposes
1449-1-1.14
BS 1453 Specification for filler materials for gas welding (AMD 5363)
(AMD 10840) (AMD Corrigendum 13107)
BS 1703 Refuse chutes and hoppers
BS 2901 Fillers and rods for gas shielded arc welding
BS 2994 Steel sections
BS 3692 ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts
BS 3830 Vitreous enamelled steel building components
BS 3987 Specification for anodic oxide coatings on wrought aluminium
for external architectural applications (AMD 10944)
BS 4190 ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts
BS 4320 Metal washers for general engineering purposes
BS 4360 Specification for weldable structural steels
BS 4464 Spring washers for engineering work
BS 4604 The use of high strength friction grip bolts in structural steel
work. Metric series
BS 6323-1 to 7 Tubes. Seamless & welded
BS 6363 Specification for welded cold formed steel structural hollow
sections
BS 7668 Weather resistant steels. Hot finished
AS 1231 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodic oxidation coatings
AS 3715 Metal finishing: Thermoset powder coating
ASTM 2605.2 Organic coatings on aluminium extrusions
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1.4.5 Warranty
Provide warranty in accordance with contract conditions for the performance of the
following items:
a. A ten-year indemnity for all aluminium works and glazing.
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2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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3.2.1 Sections
Stainless steel shall be to BS EN 10088-1. Stainless steel sections shall comply with
BS EN 10088-3.
Unless otherwise indicated, stainless steel grade shall be 1.4401 (previously 316
external grade).
3.2.1.1 Finishes
a. 1G/2G (3A) Ground: Coarse, unidirectional texture; low reflectivity.
b. 1J/2J (3B or 4) Brushed or dull polished: Unidirectional texture; smoother than
1G/2G; low reflectivity.
c. 1K/2K (5) Satin polished: Smoother than 1J/2J. Suitable for marine and external
architectural applications.
d. 1P/2P (7 or 8) Bright buffed/polished: Nondirectional finish with high degree of
reflectivity. Achieved by mechanical polishing.
Note the references in brackets are the nearest equivalent finishes to the superseded
BS 1449-2.
The finish is achieved on the exposed surface only unless specified otherwise.
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Continuously butt weld all sheets together with welds ground smooth and polished.
Butt welds made by spot welding strips under beams and filling in the voids with
solder and finishing by grinding will not be acceptable
Wherever welds occur on surfaces not finished by grinding and polishing, such welds
and the accompanying discolouration shall be suitably coated in the factory by
means of metallic base paint to prevent the possibility of progressive corrosion to
such joints.
3.3.1 Generally
Steel components to be hot dip galvanised after fabrication unless alternative
corrosion protection is approved.
Do not cut, drill or work galvanised members.
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3.6.1 Generally
Submit suitable fasteners to the SO.
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3.6.2 Methods
Concealed fixings are to be adopted unless otherwise shown on drawings.
Locate face fixings in unobtrusive positions.
3.6.3 Strength
Allow minimum safety factor of 2.5 in addition to the anchorage design safety factor.
Where requested on drawings supply a torque setting for bolted or screwed
fastenings.
Structural anchorage to be by two or more fixing devices.
3.7 Grout
Grout between base/face plates and concrete is to have a minimum compressive
strength at 28 days of 40 N/m
3.8 Timber
Timber accessories such as handrails etc shall be formed of species as noted in the
drawings.
Timber handrails to be finished as set out in Section A1-80-3 External Painting and
Coating clause 3.1.
3.9.1 Generally
Apply coats after completion of fabrication and drilling of all fixing holes.
Remove all burrs and sharp arrises prior to coating.
3.9.2 Galvanizing
To BS EN ISO 1461.
Provide all necessary vent and drain holes in approved locations and seal to approval
after galvanizing.
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3.9.7 Anodizing
Anodizing to aluminium surfaces shall be 25 micron thick to BS 3987
3.9.9 Anodizing
Comply with AS1231 thickness grade 25.
3.9.10 PVF2
Wet applied fluoropolymer to comply with ASTM 2605-2.
Resin content minimum of 70%, minimum coating 25 microns.
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4. WORKMANSHIP
4.1 Fabrication
Verify dimension and clearances on site prior to shop fabrication.
Fabricate items with joints tightly fitted and secured.
Fit and shop assemble in largest practical sections for delivery to site. Locate joints
only as indicated on the architectural drawings.
4.3 Joints
Butt joints and contact joints, wherever they occur, shall be close fitting and shall not
require solder as filler.
Sheared edges are to be free of burrs, fins or irregular projection.
Neatly finish mitres or bull nose with under edges of material ground to uniform
condition. Do not overlap materials.
4.4 Shims
Separate all pairs of moving surfaces with friction reducing pads. Pads shall have/be:
a. minimum 3 mm thickness,
b. sufficiently reduce friction to permit movement,
c. resistant to wear,
d. positively retained in position ( open ended slots are not acceptable ).
e. not be subjected to heat damage from welding , cutting or to excessive pressure
from over tightening of bolts.
Plastic shims are acceptable at static connections for which the shims transfer only
compressive forces.
Wood shims shall not be used.
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5.1 Submission
5.1.1 Submissions
Include in construction program, event for submission of the following information:
a. Technical details for the manufactured items noted in clause 3.13.13.13.1.
b. Details of fabricators for items set out on drawings
c. Details of PVF2 applicator
5.1.6 Warranty
Submit the warranty upon completion of the works.
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5.3 Tests
No items unless otherwise noted in the PSD.
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