Cast Iron Detectable Warning Plates

SECTION 32 17 00

CAST IRON DETECTABLE WARNING PLATES

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Neenah Foundry Co. Iron castings, detectable warning plates.
This section is based on the products of Neenah Foundry Co. located at:
2121 Brooks Avenue, P. O. Box 729
Neenah, WI 54957
Phone: 800-558-5075
Fax: 920-729-3661
Email: ______
Web:
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Located in Neenah, Wisconsin, Neenah Foundry is a domestic manufacturer of municipal castings including manhole frames, lids and grates, access hatch frame and covers, trench castings, decorative tree grates, airport rated castings, bollards, and storm water management castings to name a few. Since 1872, Neenah Foundry has been a consistent leader in producing durable castings that are used across the country.
Neenah Foundry operates with a strict adherence to process standards, which assures consistent quality. At Neenah, we closely monitor each step of the operation during the manufacturing process. The quality you receive in Neenah castings is the result of painstaking control and attention to detail.
To ensure our products meet your standards, we offer a 200,000-pound compression-testing machine that can be made available to test the load-bearing capabilities of any of our covers and grates.

1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

1.1.1 Detectable warning plates for paving applications.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

1.2.1 Section 32 13 13.17 - Roller-Compacted Concrete Paving.

1.2.2 Section 32 14 23 - Asphalt Unit Paving.

1.3 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

1.3.1 ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG):

1.3.1.1 ADAAG 4.29.2 - Detectable Warnings on Walking Surfaces.

1.3.2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

1.3.2.1 ADA 705.1.1 - Detectable Warnings; Dome Size.

1.3.2.2 ADA 705.1.2 - Detectable Warnings; Dome Spacing.

1.3.2.3 ADA 705.1.3 - Detectable Warnings; Contrast.

1.3.2.4 ADA 705.2 - Detectable Warnings; Platform Edges.

1.3.3 ASTM International (ASTM):

1.3.3.1 ASTM A48 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings.

1.3.4 International code council (ICC):

1.3.4.1 ICC A117.1 - Accessible and usable Buildings and Facilities.

1.3.5 American Concrete Institute (ACI):

1.3.5.1 ACI 530.1 - Specification for Masonry Structures.

1.3.6 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

1.3.6.1 ASCE 6 - Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Related Commentaries.

1.3.7 The Masonry Society (TMS):

1.3.7.1 TMS 402/602 - Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

1.4.2 Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1.4.2.1 Preparation instructions and recommendations.

1.4.2.2 Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

1.4.2.3 Installation methods.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 5 year experience manufacturing similar products.

1.5.2 Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 year experience installing similar products.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.

1.5.3 Mockups: Verify selections made under sample submittals, demonstrate aesthetic effects, and set quality standards for materials and execution.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

1.5.3.1 Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

1.5.4 Source Limitations: Single source detectable warning plates and integrated anchoring materials.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.6.1 Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready for installation.

1.6.2 Handling: Handle materials to avoid damage.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

1.7.1 Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.

1.7.1.1 Standards Compliance: ACI 530.1, ASCE 6, and TMS 602.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete warranty if not required.

1.8 SEQUENCING

1.8.1 Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.9 WARRANTY

1.9.1 Warranty: Manufacturer's standard limited warranty.

1.9.1.1 Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: Neenah Foundry Co., which is located at: 2121 Brooks Ave. P. O. Box 729; Neenah, WI 54957; Toll Free Tel: 800-558-5075; Tel: 920-725-7000; Fax: 920-729-3661; Email:request info (); Web:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

2.1.2 Substitutions: Not permitted.

2.1.3 Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

2.2 CAST IRON DETECTABLE WARNING PLATES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete plate types not required.

2.2.1 Quick connect plates as manufactured by Neenah Foundry Co.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sizes not required.

2.2.1.1 Catalog No: 4984-24Q. (D x W): 24 x 24 in (607 x 607 mm).

2.2.1.2 Catalog No: 4984-30Q. (D x W): 24 x 30 in (607 x 762 mm).

2.2.1.3 Catalog No: 4984-36Q. (D x W): 24 x 36 in (607 x 914 mm).

2.2.2 Bolted plates as manufactured by Neenah Foundry Co.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sizes not required.

2.2.2.1 Catalog No: 4984-24B. (D x W): 24 x 24 in (607 x 607 mm).

2.2.2.2 Catalog No: 4984-30B. (D x W): 24 x 30 in (607 x 762 mm).

2.2.2.3 Catalog No: 4984-36B. (D x W): 24 x 36 in (607 x 914 mm).

2.2.3 Radius plates as manufactured by Neenah Foundry Co.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sizes not required.

2.2.3.1 Catalog No: 4984-6R. (D x Rad): 24 in x 6 ft (607 mm x 1.829 m).

2.2.3.2 Catalog No: 4984-6R. (D x Rad): 24 in x 8 ft (607 mm x 2.438 m).

2.2.3.3 Catalog No: 4984-9-5R. (D x Rad): 24 in x 9 ft 5 in (607 mm x 2.870 m).

2.2.3.4 Catalog No: 4984-15R. (D x Rad): 24 in x 15 ft (607 mm x 4.572 m).

2.2.3.5 Catalog No: 4984-20R. (D x Rad): 24 in x 20 ft (607 mm x 6.096 m).

2.2.3.6 Catalog No: 4984-25R. (D x Rad): 24 in x 25 ft (607 mm x 7.620 m).

2.2.3.7 Catalog No: 4984-35R. (D x Rad): 24 in x 35 ft (607 mm x 10.668 m).

2.2.4 Standards Compliance:

2.2.4.1 U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.

2.2.4.2 ICC A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

2.2.5 Material: Cast iron conforming to ASTM A48, Class 30B, minimum.

2.2.6 Finish: Manufactured true to pattern; component parts fit together in satisfactory manner. Uniform quality free of blowholes, porosity, hard spots, shrinkage distortion or other defects. Cleaned by blasting.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Upon exposure to moisture, cast iron warning plates form a temporary iron oxide scale, which is a normal part of the oxidation process. Following this, the warning plates darken to a patina, which is permanent throughout the life of the installation. Look at manhole covers in the street to see how the color matures. Delete if not required.

2.2.6.1 Visual warning surface to remain unpainted.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paint color option not required or delete all if not required.

2.2.6.2 Paint Color: Safety yellow.

2.2.6.3 Paint Color: ______.

2.2.6.4 Paint Color: As specified by Architect.

2.2.6.5 Paint Color: In accordance with authorities having jurisdiction.

2.2.7 Visual Contrast:

2.2.7.1 Standards Compliance: ADAAG 2.29.2 and ADA 705.1.3.

2.2.7.2 Visual surfaces to contrast visually with adjacent walking surfaces; either light-on-dark or dark-on-light.

2.2.8 Coefficient of Friction: Comply with all ADA and ABA guidelines. The measured coefficient of friction is 0.9.

2.2.9 Dome Size: Truncated domes in detectable waning surface.

2.2.9.1 Standards Compliance: ADAAG 2.29.2 and ADA 705.1.1.

2.2.9.2 Base diameter: From 0.9 to 1.4 inch (22.9 to 35.6 mm).

2.2.9.3 Top Diameter: From 0.45 to 0.91 inch (11.4 to 23.1 mm).

2.2.9.4 Height: 0.2 inch (5 mm).

2.2.10 Dome Spacing: Truncated domes in a detectable waning surface.

2.2.10.1 Standards Compliance: ADAAG 2.29.2 and ADA 705.1.2.

2.2.10.2 Center-to-center spacing: From 1.6 to 2.4 inches (40.6 to 61 mm).

2.2.10.3 Base-to-base spacing: 0.65 in (16.5 mm) minimum. Measured between the most adjacent domes on a square grid.

2.2.11 Vent Holes: Release gasses and air for maximum concrete contact.

2.2.12 Platform Edges:

2.2.12.1 Standards Compliance: ADAAG 2.29.2 and ADA 705.2.

2.2.12.2 Detectable warning surfaces at platform boarding edges to have a depth of 24 in (607 mm) and extend full length of the public use areas of the platform.

2.2.13 Lifting Brackets: Included for simplifying installation.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

3.1.1 Examine substrates for compliance with requirements for installation. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.1.2 Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared and necessary building services are installed.

3.1.3 If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

3.2.1 Clean and prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.3 INSTALLATION

3.3.1 Install warning plates in accordance with manufacture's written instructions and approved submittals.

3.3.1.1 Comply with installation requirements in Section 32 13 13.17 - Roller-Compacted Concrete Paving.

3.3.1.2 Completely seat warning plates in wet concrete by tamping or vibrating. Ensure full contact with concrete.

3.3.1.3 Surface of warning plate to be flush with surrounding concrete. Variation from flush not to exceed plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm).

3.3.1.4 Clean tiles using methods recommended in writing by manufacturer.

3.4 PROTECTION

3.4.1 Protect installed products until completion of project.

3.4.2 Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

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