19-DT-4 Carbon Steel Dove Tail Bar Gratings
19-DT-4 Carbon Steel Dove Tail Bar Gratings
19-DT-4 Carbon Steel Dove Tail Bar Gratings
Model Specification for type 19-DT-4 Carbon Steel Dove Tail Pressure Lock Gratings as
Manufactured by Ohio Gratings, Inc.™ 5299 Southway St. SW, Canton, Ohio 44706 or
approved equal.
NOTE: The specifier will need to edit this specification to reflect the options in this
document shown in Red. Some editing can be accomplished by deleting unnecessary
requirements.
SECTION 05 53 00
Metal Fabrications – Metal Gratings
Part 1: General
1.1 Section Includes
A. Prefabricated custom-designed light duty steel bar gratings.
1.2 References
A. ASTM A-1011 CS Type B Steel Strip Hot-Rolled Carbon
B. Shop drawings: The contractor shall submit for approval shop drawings for the
fabrication and erection of all gratings, based on construction drawings of current
issue. Include plans, elevations, and details of sections and connections as
required. Show type and location of all fasteners.
Part 2: Products
2.1 Source Requirements:
Design is based upon use of gratings as manufactured by Ohio Gratings and
terminology used herein may include reference to the specific performance or
product of this manufacturer. Such reference shall be construed only as
establishing the quality of materials, operational features and workmanship to be
used under this Section and shall not, in any way, be construed as limiting
competition.
2.2 Manufacturers:
Acceptable Manufacturers include Ohio Gratings, 5299 Southway St. SW,
Canton, Ohio 44706, 800-321-9800 www.ohiogratings.com , or approved equal.
C. Design Criteria:
1. Loading: Grating Products shall be designed and manufactured to
meet the live load conditions of 100 lbs/ Sq Ft with maximum
deflection of 1/4” for the clear spans shown on the drawings.
Bearing bar depth shall be as shown on the contract drawings or as
recommended by the manufacturer to meet the loading
requirements, clear span conditions and maximum deflections
specified.
D. Materials: Bearing bars, cross bars and banding are Carbon Steel Type
ASTM A-1011 CS Type B.
2.4 Accessories:
Provide appropriate fasteners for type, grade, and class required for the
approved anchorage system.
Part 3: Execution
3.1 Field Verification: Take field measurements prior to preparation of final shop
drawings and fabrication where required to ensure proper fitting of the work.
3.2 Installation
A. Prior to grating installation, contractor shall inspect supports for correct
alignment and conditions for proper attachment and support of the gratings. Any
inconsistencies between contract drawings and supporting structure deemed
detrimental to grating placement shall be reported in writing to the architect or
owner’s agent prior to placement.
3.3 Grating Attachment: Use approved attachment system and fasteners to secure
grating to supporting members as shown on plans.