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DocuSign Envelope ID: 313DA256 -1EDE- 4396- A716- 4C53B809027E <br />JERRY M. PASSMORE CENTER ADDITION AND RENOVATION <br />HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA <br />2. Do not quench or apply post galvanizing treatments that might interfere with paint <br />adhesion. <br />3. Fill vent and drain holes that will be exposed in the finished Work, unless indicated to <br />remain as weep holes, by plugging with zinc solder and filing off smooth. <br />B. For galvanized railings, provide hot -dip galvanized fittings, brackets, fasteners, sleeves, and <br />other ferrous components. <br />C. Preparing Galvanized Railings for Shop Priming: After galvanizing, thoroughly clean railings <br />of grease, dirt, oil, flux, and other foreign matter, and treat with etching cleaner. <br />D. Primer Application: Apply shop primer to prepared surfaces of railings unless otherwise <br />indicated. Comply with requirements in SSPC -PA 1, "Paint Application Specification No. 1: <br />Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel," for shop painting. Primer need not be applied <br />to surfaces to be embedded in concrete or masonry. <br />E. High - Performance Coating: Apply epoxy intermediate and polyurethane topcoats to prime - <br />coated surfaces. Comply with coating manufacturer's written instructions and with <br />requirements in SSPC -PA 1, "Paint Application Specification No. 1: Shop, Field, and <br />Maintenance Painting of Steel," for shop painting. Apply at spreading rates recommended by <br />coating manufacturer. <br />Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range. <br />PART 3 - EXECUTION <br />3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL <br />A. Fit exposed connections together to form tight, hairline joints. <br />B. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for installing railings. Set railings accurately in <br />location, alignment, and elevation; measured from established lines and levels and free of rack. <br />1. Do not weld, cut, or abrade surfaces of railing components that have been coated or <br />finished after fabrication and that are intended for field connection by mechanical or <br />other means without further cutting or fitting. <br />2. Set posts plumb within a tolerance of 1/16 inch in 3 feet (2 mm in 1 m). <br />3. Align rails so variations from level for horizontal members and variations from parallel <br />with rake of steps and ramps for sloping members do not exceed 1/4 inch in 12 feet (5 <br />mm in 3 m). <br />C. Adjust railings before anchoring to ensure matching alignment at abutting joints. <br />D. Fastening to In -Place Construction: Use anchorage devices and fasteners where necessary for <br />securing railings and for properly transferring loads to in -place construction. <br />PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS 055213 -7 <br />