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SECTION 10261
HANDRAILS
NOTE ** Pawling Corporation handrail systems.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is based on Pro-Tek Handrails
manufactured by Pawling Corporation, Standard
Products Division, which is located at the
following address:
NOTE ** Borden Lane, P.O. Box 200
NOTE ** Wassaic NY 12592
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 431-3456 (U.S. and Canada)
NOTE ** Tel: (914) 373-9300
NOTE ** Fax: (800) 451-2200 (U.S. and Canada)
NOTE ** Fax: (914) 373-9300
NOTE ** E-mail address: sales@pawling.com
NOTE **
NOTE ** Pawling manufactures a wide variety of handrail
systems that are attractive and inviting to use.
Pro-Tek Handrails incorporate ergonomic principles
and are engineered to provide high impact
resistance. They comply with flammability
standards and incorporate features recommended by
ADA for the elderly and disabled.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 10261 - HANDRAILS, Copyright 1997, The
Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Handrails.
B. Mounting hardware, accessories, and trim.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
project; add others as required.
A. Section 05520 - Handrails and Railings: Metal stair
railings for fire stairs.
B. Section 06114 - Wood Blocking and Curbing: Blocking and
handrail support.
C. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Wood handrails for
monumental stairs.
D. Section 09210 - Gypsum Plaster: Stud spacing and
bracing.
E. Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies: Stud spacing
and bracing.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
actually required by the text of the edited
section.
A. ANSI/CABO A117.1 - American National Standard for
Buildings and Facilities; Providing Accessible and
Usable Buildings and Facilities; Council of American
Building Officials.
B. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and
Tubes.
C. ASTM D 256 - Standard Test Method for Determining the
Pendulum Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of
Plastic.
D. ASTM D 543 - Standard Test Methods for Resistance of
Plastics to Chemical Reagents.
E. ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning
and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting
Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
F. ASTM D 638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties
of Plastics.
G. ASTM D 648 - Standard Test Method for Deflection
Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load.
H. ASTM D 785 - Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness
of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.
I. ASTM D 790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural
Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and
Electrical Insulating Materials.
J. ASTM D 792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and
Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by
Displacement.
K. ASTM D 1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.
L. ASTM D 1822 - Standard Test Method for Tensile-Impact
Energy to Break Plastics and Electrical Insulating
Materials.
M. ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property--
Durometer Hardness.
N. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials.
O. CAN/ULC S102.2 - Standard Method of Test for Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
P. SAE J-1545 - Recommended Practice; Society of Automotive
Engineers.
Q. UL 94 - Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for
Parts in Devices and Appliances.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's complete and current
product data for each product required, including
complete installation requirements.
C. Shop Drawings: Show locations of each item and
installation details. Provide elevations of non-standard
conditions.
D. Selection Samples: Color charts consisting of actual
product pieces, demonstrating full range of available
colors, for initial color selection.
E. Verification Samples: 12 inch long assemblies, including
one end cap, in color specified.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide test reports showing compliance with the
performance specified for:
1. Fire-related properties.
2. Accessibility and safety properties.
3. Impact strength.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Provide Pro-Tek Handrails as manufactured by Pawling
Corporation, Standard Products Division; Borden Lane,
P.O. Box 200, Wassaic NY 12592; ASD. Tel. (800) 431-3456
(U.S. and Canada) or (914) 373-9300; Fax. (800) 451-2200
(U.S. and Canada) or (914) 373-8712; E-mail address
sales@pawling.com
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Vinyl: Provide handrail covers extruded or molded of
fire retardant, high impact polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with
tributyl tin stabilizer as an antimicrobial agent, and an
embossed matte finish.
1. Minimum thickness: 0.080 inch.
2. Vinyl Properties:
a. Vinyl cell classification in accordance with ASTM
D 1784: 16354.
b. Specific gravity, tested in accordance with ASTM
D 792: 1.33, minimum.
c. Tensile strength at yield, tested in accordance
with ASTM D 638: 6500 psi, minimum.
d. Modulus of elasticity, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 638: 400,000 psi.
e. Tensile impact energy, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 1822: 75 ft lb/sq inch.
f. Flexural strength, tested in accordance with ASTM
D 790: 12,500 psi.
g. Modulus of rupture, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 790: 400,000 psi.
h. Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 256: 23.0 ft lb/inch of notch, minimum,
1/8 inch notch.
i. Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 256: 15.0 ft lb/inch of notch, minimum,
1/4 inch notch.
j. Hardness, Shore D, tested in accordance with ASTM
D 2240: 79, minimum.
k. Hardness, Rockwell, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 785: 108, minimum.
l. Deflection temperature at 264 psi, tested in
accordance with ASTM D 648: 162 degrees F (72
degrees C).
m. Flammability, tested in accordance with ASTM D
635: Self-extinguishing.
n. Flammability, tested in accordance with UL 94: V-
O.
3. Extruded Vinyl Component Properties:
a. Surface burning characteristics, tested in
accordance with ASTM E 84: Flame spread 5, smoke
developed 180; maximum.
b. Surface burning characteristics, tested in
accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2: Flame spread 10,
smoke developed 250-330; maximum.
c. Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 256: 25.3 ft lb/inch of notch, average.
d. Charpy impact strength, tested in accordance with
ASTM D 256: 26 ft lb/inch of notch, average.
e. Chemical and stain resistance, tested in
accordance with ASTM D 543, 7 day immersion in
standard reagents: Results available upon
request.
f. Color match when tested in accordance with SAE J-
1545: Accurate to within 1.0 or less Delta E by
CIE LAB 10 degree standard observer color
difference and equation.
g. Combustion toxicity: Registered in accordance
with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code.
B. Aluminum for Handrail Retainers: Alloy 6063-T5, in
accordance with ASTM B 221 or FS QQ-A-200; anodized
finish complying with AAMA 611, Class II minimum.
C. Wood: Kiln dried solid maple or oak for handrails.
2.3 HANDRAILS
A. Handrails - Performance Requirements: Pull out and live
load capacity complying with State of California
requirements, as administered by the Office of Statewide
Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), and ANSI A117.1
requirements.
NOTE ** Delete handrail styles not required for project.
If more than one type is required, either schedule
on drawings or add statements to specifications,
describing locations for each handrail type.
B. BR-400C: Provide 6-1/4 inch high wood, aluminum and
vinyl handrail and bumper system with 1-1/2 inch diameter
oak or maple gripping area, 4 inch high vinyl covered
bumper, contrasting color vinyl transition strip, and 1-
1/2 inch standoff from wall.
1. Wood stain: As selected from manufacturer's
standards.
2. Wood stain: ________________.
3. Vinyl Colors: As selected from manufacturer's
standards.
4. Vinyl Colors: ________________.
C. BR-400V: Provide 6-1/4 inch high aluminum and vinyl
handrail and bumper system with 1-1/2 inch diameter vinyl
covered gripping area, 4 inch high vinyl covered bumper,
contrasting color vinyl transition strip, and 1-1/2 inch
standoff from wall.
1. Colors: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Colors: ________________.
D. BR-500: Provide 5-1/2 inch aluminum and vinyl handrail
and guardrail system with 1-1/2 inch gripping area,
contoured back, locking vinyl cover, and 3 inch
projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
E. BR-501: Provide 5-1/2 inch aluminum and vinyl handrail
and guardrail system with contrasting color insert,
contoured back, locking vinyl cover, 1-1/2 inch gripping
area, and 3 inch projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
3. Accent stripe color: As scheduled on drawings for
different areas.
4. Accent stripe color: As selected from manufacturer's
standards.
5. Accent stripe color: _______________.
F. BR-1100: Provide 5-1/2 inch aluminum and vinyl handrail
and guardrail system with 1-1/2 inch gripping area and 3
inch projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
G. BR-1101: Provide 5-1/2 inch aluminum and vinyl handrail
and guardrail system with contrasting color stripe, 1-1/2
inch gripping area, and 3 inch projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
3. Accent stripe color: As scheduled on drawings for
different areas.
4. Accent stripe color: As selected from manufacturer's
standards.
5. Accent stripe color: _______________.
H. BR-300: Provide 7 inch aluminum and vinyl handrail and
guardrail system with ergonomic 1-9/16 inch gripping
surface, thumb groove, and 3-1/8 projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
I. BR-800: Provide 5-1/4 inch angled aluminum and vinyl
handrail and guardrail system with 1-1/2 inch diameter
gripping area and 3-3/4 inch projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
J. BR-1200: Provide 1-1/2 inch diameter aluminum handrail
system with vinyl cover, modified polymer brackets, and 3
inch overall projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
K. BR-2400: Provide two 1-1/2 inch diameter BR-1200
aluminum and vinyl handrails on special brackets, with 3
inch overall projection from wall.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
L. BR-900 Uni-Rail: Provide 9 inch combination wall
protection and handrail system, combining 1-1/2 inch
diameter vinyl-covered aluminum handrail with aluminum
and vinyl wall guard system, projecting 3-5/8 inch from
finished wall surface.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
M. BR-1500: Provide 1-1/2 inch diameter wood handrail, with
aniline stain and two coats of conversion varnish.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
NOTE ** Wood handrails can be finished in the following
standard stains:
NOTE ** 476 Light Cherry; 477 Antique; 478 Barbary;
380 Cordovan; 132 Clear;
NOTE ** 474 Light Honey; 475 Honey.
N. BR-5500: Provide 5-1/2 inch deep wood handrail and crash
rail combination, with aniline stain and two coats of
conversion varnish.
1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Color: ________________.
2.4 ACCESSORIES
A. Provide appropriate returns, corners, and mounting
brackets as required to properly finish handrail system
and to support it in conformance with Uniform Federal
Accessibility Standards.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that wall surfaces are properly prepared to
receive installation of handrails. Verify that required
blocking and bracing is in place for stud walls before
beginning installation.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install handrail systems in full compliance with
manufacturer's installation instructions.
B. Aluminum and Vinyl Handrails: Attach appropriate
mounting brackets at 32 inches on center, at splices, and
as near each return, outside corner, and inside corner as
possible.
1. Mount system so top of handrail is at 32 inches,
unless otherwise indicated on drawings.
C. Wood Handrails: Attach appropriate mounting brackets at
32 inches on center, and within 6 inches of each return
and outside corner. Cut and assemble wood accessories
using a minimum 120 tooth finishing saw blade and
hardware as furnished by manufacturer.
1. Mount system so top of handrail is at 32 inches,
unless otherwise indicated on drawings.
2. Touch up any nicks with finishing pens supplied with
handrail system.
3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Verify that handrail is level and is rigidly secured to
substrate; make any adjustments required.
B. Clean areas of installation and handrail components,
using materials and methods recommended by manufacturer.
Remove from project site packaging and debris caused by
installation.
END OF SECTION