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Section 05200
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1. Member of Steel Joist Institute
2. Fabrications, handling, erection and connections of steel joists shall be in accordance with latest editions
of SJI Specifications.
B. Welding Operator Qualifications:
1. Certified within 6 months previous
1.05. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Mark pieces for identification during erection.
B. Deliver to site in proper sequence for erection.
C. Store materials above ground; prevent corrosion, warpage and twisting.
D. Do not bend or damage members during handling.
E. Take precautions breaking bundles to prevent damage to materials and injury to workmen.
1.06. DESIGN
A. Joists shall be designed by the fabricator in accordance with the specifications of the Steel Joist Institute.
B. Where loads are shown or specified, members shall be designed for the specific loading conditions required.
C. Where loadings are not shown, members shall be designed for the maximum allowable load indicated in the
standard load tables published by the Steel Joist Institute for the member designation and spans required.
D. Fabricator shall determine and include in the work any and all special bridging or temporary bracing required
for proper erection or final assembly of the work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01. MATERIALS
A. Steel bridging, bearing plates and wall anchors: comply with ASTM A36.
B. Bolts: comply with ASTM A307.
C. Welding Electrodes: comply with AWS A5.5, E70 or submerged arc Grade SAW-2.
D. Steel Joists: comply with SJI Specifications.
1. Provide double angle bottom chords.
2. Provide extended ends where required.
E. Paint: rust-inhibiting primer; comply with SJI Specifications; Paint and methods of paint application shall
comply with applicable air-quality and environmental regulations.
2.02. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS
A. To the greatest extent possible, provide products and materials that promote stewardship of the earth's
resources, promote good indoor environmental quality (IEQ), and promote efficiencies in operational
performance.
B. Provide products listed on the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines to the greatest extent practicable.
C. Provide products listed on the USGBC Directory of Products and Services to the greatest extent possible.
2.03. RECYCLED CONTENT
A. Provide material with maximum amount of recycled content available that achieves performance requirements
of this Section.
2.04. REGIONAL MATERIALS
A. Provide material with maximum amount of regional (within 500 miles) material feasible that achieves
performance requirements of this Section.
2.05. FABRICATION
A. Design and fabricate joists in accordance with SJI Specifications.
B. Accessories: Provide required sag rods, bridging, extended bottom chords and top chords, side wall anchors,
wall connectors, headers, and ceiling extensions.
C. Shop Paint: After fabrication, clean joists, bridging, and anchors of rust, mill scale, dirt and other foreign
material. Remove grease and oil with solvents. Apply one coat of paint, minimum thickness of 2 mils.
D. Extended Ends: Design to cantilever from the main span of the joist, provide load capacity at least equal to
that of joist.
E. Provide horizontal and X-bridging as required, minimum bridging requirements per SJI Specifications.
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