BALUSTRADE SYSTEMS SPECIFICATION 06447
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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Spectis Moulders Inc., polyurethane moldings, balustrade systems.
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This section is based on the products of Spectis Moulders Inc., which is located at:
100 Cedar Dr.
P.O. Box 970
Niverville, MB, Canada R0A 1E0
Toll Free: 800-685-9981
Phone: 204-388-6700
Fax: 204-388-6710
E-mail:
Web Site: www.spectis.com
Spectis Moulders Inc. Was started in 1995 by Eric Will and Kenton Pilek. These gentlemen, collectively, have over 50 years of experience in the polyurethane business. Spectis started in a small building in Altona, Manitoba, Canada, and moved to a larger facility in Niverville, Manitoba in December 1997 where we continue to expand with new buildings and more products.
The company was started with an attitude of "we can build anything" and has become a policy in which we pride ourselves. It is this attitude that has helped us to prosper and become one of the leading manufacturers of moulded products.
Spectis Moulders is a fully integrated manufacturer of polyurethane mouldings. We have a team of hardworking dedicated employees that enable us to provide you with quick, reliable and friendly service.
We have full design, engineering and drafting capabilities which enable us to develop and produce just about any product imaginable! We utilize the most advanced technology, such as CNC equipment, along with highly skilled craftsmen to mould product of impeccable detail and quality. We are continually working to improve our manufacturing processes to provide you with the highest quality product with minimal affect to the environment.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Components of balustrade system sold separately. Delete items below not required for project.
A. Balusters.
B. Railings.
C. Decorative panels.
D. Newel posts.
E. Newel caps.
F. Accessories and hardware.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.
B. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.
C. Section 06400 - Architectural Woodwork.
D. Section 07900 - Joint Sealants.
E. Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings.
1.3 REFERENCES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s descriptive literature, specifications, installation instructions and limited warranty.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing location, profiles and product components, including but not limited to anchorage requirements, accessories, and provisions for achieving desired finishes.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
D. Selection Samples: For each product specified, two samples representing manufacturer's full range of available finishes and textures.
E. Verification Samples: For each product specified, two samples, full size or minimum 12 inches (300 mm) square, representing actual product finishes and textures.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
F. Quality Assurance Submittals:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options below not required for project.
1. Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.
2. Manufacturers Instructions: Manufacturer’s installation instructions.
3. Manufactures Field Reports: Manufacturer’s field reports specified herein.
G. Closeout Submittals: Submit manufacturer’s standard warranty documents.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall have five years experience manufacturing and fabricating products of similar type and scope as those specified in this section.
B. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall have five years experience installing products of similar type and scope as those specified in this section.
** 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.
C. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1. Finish areas designated by Architect.
2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, finish are approved by Architect.
3. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work. Mock-up may be incorporated into finished work upon approval from Owner.
D. Performance Requirements: Provide units which have been manufactured, fabricated and installed to maintain performance criteria stated by manufacturer without defects, damage, or failure.
E. Fire Test Characteristics: Provide moulded units in compliance with ASTM E 84 for Class A or Class B requirements by UL or other testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
F. Preinstallation Meetings: Conduct a preinstallation meeting to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer’s installation instructions and manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.
B. Delivery: Store products in manufacturer's labeled, unopened packaging until ready for installation and field finishing.
C. Storage and Protection: Store materials protections from exposure to harmful weather conditions and within manufacturer’s published limits for temperature and humidity.
1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. 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 absolute limits.
B. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements and openings by field measurements before fabrication. Show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays
PART 2 .PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Spectis Moulders Inc.; 100 Cedar Dr.; P.O. Box 970; Niverville, MB, Canada R0A 1E0; ASD. Toll Free: 800-685-9981; Phone: 204-388-6700; Fax: 204-388-6710; E-mail: ; Web Site: www.spectis.com.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
2.2 BALUSTERS
A. Balusters: As manufactured by Spectis Moulders Inc.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Extended balusters for stairs are available. Delete if not required.
1. Stair Balusters: Extended balusters for stairs in locations as indicated on Drawings.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Maximum spacing refers to distance at which the railing will no longer pass the 4 inch (102 mm) ball test. Consult with local AHJ for applicability. Delete options for model and associated text not required.
2. Models: As indicated on Drawings.
3. Models: As selected by Architect.
4. Models: All maximum spacing based on 4” ball code.
5. Model: BAL2000-16, maximum spacing of 6-9/16 inches (167 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
6. Model: BAL2000-20, maximum spacing of 6-9/16 inches (167 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
7. Model: BAL2000-22, maximum spacing of 6-9/16 inches (167 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
8. Model: BAL2000-22-EXT30, maximum spacing of 6-9/16 inches (167 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
9. Model: BAL2000-25, maximum spacing of 6-9/16 inches (167 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
10. Model: BAL2000-25-EXT32, maximum spacing of 6-5/8 inches (168 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
11. Model: BAL2000-25-EXT33, maximum spacing of 6-9/16 inches (167 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
12. Model: BAL2000-25-EXT35, maximum spacing of 6-9/16 inches (167 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
13. Model: BAL2000-28, maximum spacing of 6-1/2 inches (165 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
14. Model: BAL2000-30, maximum spacing of 6-7/16 inches (164 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
15. Model: BAL2000-30-EXT36, maximum spacing of 6-7/16 inches (164 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
16. Model: BAL2000-30FS, maximum spacing of 6-7/16 inches (164 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Fossil Stone reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
17. Model: BAL2001-25, maximum spacing of 6-7/8 inches (175 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
18. Model: BAL2002-20, does not meet 4 inch (102 mm) ball code rule
a. Construction: Round/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
19. Model: BAL2005-20, maximum spacing of 6-5/16 inches (160 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
20. Model: BAL2005-20-EXT23, maximum spacing of 6-5/16 inches (160 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
21. Model: BAL2005-20-EXT26, maximum spacing of 6-5/16 inches (160 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
22. Model: BAL2005-20-EXT32, maximum spacing of 6-5/16 inches (160 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
23. Model: BAL2006-32, maximum spacing of 5-1/4 inches (133 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
24. Model: BAL2007-30, maximum spacing of 6-1/8 inches (156 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
25. Model: BAL2008-18, maximum spacing of 5-7/8 inches (149 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
26. Model: BAL2009-24, maximum spacing of 5-3/16 inches (132 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
27. Model: BAL2009-26, maximum spacing of 5-3/16 inches (132 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
28. Model: BAL2010-31, does not meet 4 inches (102 mm) ball code rule.
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 2-1/2 inch (63.5 mm) PVC pipe.
29. Model: BAL2011-20, maximum spacing of 6-13/16 inches (173 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
30. Model: BAL2012-25, does not meet 4 inch (102 mm) ball code rule.
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
31. Model: BAL2012-25FS, does not meet 4 inch (102 mm) ball code rule.
a. Construction: Standard/Fossil Stone reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
32. Model: BAL2013-29, does not meet 4 inch (102 mm) ball code rule.
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) PVC pipe.
33. Model: BAL2013-29H, does not meet 4 inch (102 mm) ball code rule.
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth, not reinforced.
34. Model: BAL2014-24, maximum spacing of 7-7/16 inches (189 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 2 inch (38 mm) PVC pipe.
35. Model: BAL2015-14.5, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
36. Model: BAL2015-14.75, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
37. Model: BAL2015-18.5, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
38. Model: BAL2015-20, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
39. Model: BAL2015-21, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
40. Model: BAL2015-24, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
41. Model: BAL2015-28, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
42. Model: BAL2015-32, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
43. Model: BAL2015-34, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
44. Model: BAL2015-36, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
45. Model: BAL2015-37.25, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
46. Model: BAL2015-37.75, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
47. Model: BAL2015-48, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
48. Model: BAL2015-58, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
49. Model: BAL2015-63, maximum spacing of 5-5/8 inches (143 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
50. Model: BAL2016-27, does not meet 4 inch (102 mm) ball code rule.
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1 inch (25 mm) PVC pipe.
51. Model: BAL2017-22, maximum spacing of 6-3/16 inches (157 mm).
a. Construction: Standard/Smooth reinforced with 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) PVC pipe.
52. Model: BAL2018-12, maximum spacing of 6-3/8 inches (162 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
53. Model: BAL2018-12.25, maximum spacing of 6-3/8 inches (162 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
54. Model: BAL2018-14, maximum spacing of 6-3/8 inches (162 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
55. Model: BAL2018-20, maximum spacing of 6-3/8 inches (162 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.
56. Model: BAL2018-25, maximum spacing of 6-3/8 inches (162 mm).
a. Construction: Square/Smooth reinforced with 1/2 inch (13 mm) aluminum pipe.