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Part 1

General

1.1

Section Includes

Section 11 24 10
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Custom design, supply and installation of roof and building mounted safety tie back and
lifeline anchor system incorporating fall arrest and fall restraint safety system. Refer to
drawings for suggested roof anchor connection points.

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Allow to provide any additional members and bracing to enable structural system to
accept additional load.

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Design system in consultation with Owner for Work Safety Plan requirements.

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Refer also to Structural.

1.2

Related Sections
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Section 01 35 18 Sustainable Materials and Requirements.

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Section 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal.

1.3

Regulatory Requirements
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Conform to Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for Fall Protection.

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Conform with additional requirements of CAN/CSA Z91 and CAN/CSA Z271 for standards
relating to requirements of this Section. Provincial OH&S Regulations will supersede
CAN/CSA standards.

1.4

References
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Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia (RCABC) Roofing Practices Manual.

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ANSI/ALI A14.3-2008 - Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders.

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ASTM A53/A53M-12 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and
Seamless.

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ASTM A780/A780M-09 - Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized

Coatings.

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ASTM F887-11 - Personal Climbing Equipment.

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CSA W59-03 (2008) - Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding).

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CAN/CSA Z91-02 (R2008) - Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment
Operations.

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CAN/CSA Z271-10 - Safety Code for Suspended Platforms.

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Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC).

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The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/National Association of Corrosion Engineers

(NACE) International.

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Submittals
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Submit design and anchor loadings to the Consultant within twenty (20) days of award of
this contract, so that primary structural support system design can be completed.

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Submit following items:

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Provide product data for each type of product specified.

Provide Work Plan Drawings showing individual primary suspension line and
safety life line anchors used for window washing equipment and personnel.
Provide shop drawings using CISC standard drafting practices; detailing
fabrication of steel components including, but not limited to, the following:
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Indicate complete layout and configuration of system, locations, and all
other components and accessories.
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Indicate design, fabrication details, plans, elevations, hardware and
installation details, including details of cuts, connections, splices, camber,
holes, and other pertinent data.
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Show interface with adjacent materials.
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Show locations of maintenance equipment and fall arrest anchors,
configurations, dimensions, attachment details, and components required
for complete system complying with provisions of this Section.
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Indicate methods of attachment to building structure.
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Shop drawings shall be signed and sealed by professional engineer
qualified in province of the Work, and who was responsible for their
preparation.
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Shop drawings shall include restrictive and non-restrictive working usage
notes and general safety requirements.
Provide setting diagrams, templates, instructions and directions for installation of
components supplied by this section to other Subcontractors, and necessary for
completion of work of this Section.

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Submit Letters of Assurance from Engineer as required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

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Letters of Assurance: Submit Schedules S-B and S-C to the Registered Professional of
Record:
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Shop Drawing Stage: Submit Schedule S-B Assurance of Professional Design

and Commitment for Field Review.
After Completion of Field Reviews: Submit Schedule S-C Assurance of
Professional Field Review and Compliance.

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Submit reduced plastic laminated or Plexiglas mounted as-built roof plan drawing
indicating layout and location of anchors and tie-offs, and safe works and usage
requirements that will be posted near roof access points in sufficient quantities for each
access point to roof or equipment access locations.

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Submit following for inclusion in operations and maintenance manuals specified in Section
01 78 10 Contract Close-out:
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Special procedures, work plan drawings, and conditions requiring maintenance

during the operational stage for materials specified in this Section.
Safety Inspection Log Books required for yearly inspections.
Provide on-site orientation and demonstration to Owners key personnel, and
suggestions for incorporating safe work practices into Owners Safe Work
Practices Policy.

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List of accessory equipment, product data, and samples that can be used with
installed anchoring system; submittal does not imply purchase by Owner.

Qualifications
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Manufacturer shall be a company specializing in design and installation of permanent

safety tie-back and life-line anchor, horizontal life-line systems, for exterior maintenance
and window washing equipment systems, and have minimum of five (5) years of
experience.

.2

Manufacturer shall provide $5,000,000.00 of specific product liability insurance for all
aspects of their installation, design, and failure of safety anchors and their installation.

.3

Installing Subcontractors, if different than fabricator, shall have completed welding work
similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project; with record of
successful in service performance; having welders certified by CWB for classification of
work being performed; and having same certifications as required by CSA and CWB for
fabricator and manufacturer.

1.7

Delegated Design Requirements

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Engineer and design building maintenance system, fall protection and fall restraint
systems sufficient for gaining access to exterior and interior vertical building surfaces that
meets requirements of Provincial Occupational and Health Regulation, and as follows:
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1.8

Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint System: Roof top maintenance system permitting
free movement of persons over roof areas as required by CAN/CSA Z91, and
other standards referenced in this section; where differences occur, the more
restrictive requirement shall prevail.
Rooftop Anchors: As instructed by manufacture in layout and design acceptable
to Consultant.
Travel Restraint Systems: Design for one worker per system, and having an
ultimate load capacity of a minimum 22.2 kN (5,000 lb-force) in any direction that
a load may be applied.
Fall Arrest System: Design for one person, without shock absorber and capable
of supporting a minimum of 22.2 kN (5,000 lb-force) per worker attached.
Horizontal Lifeline Systems: Design for a permanent horizontal cable lifeline
system; Base design on specific load requirements for this Project.
Structural connections to roof deck and additional reinforcement as required to
prevent damage to roof deck; Submit load requirements to the Consultant for their
use in design the primary structures.

The Engineer shall design and verify the installed system, any modification or additional
anchor requirements, devices, and equipment required to complete the rooftop
maintenance system.
Delivery, Storage and Handling

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Deliver materials on pallets with manufacturers original protective packaging and

identifying labels intact.

.2

Store products in area protected from construction activities as designated by prime

contractor.

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Coordination
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Coordinate design of anchoring systems and maintenance equipment with the Consultant;
provide anchoring and equipment loads acting on supporting structure in accordance with
Delegated Design Requirements in this section so primary structural system design can
be completed.

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Coordinate installation of materials of this section with Roofing Trade Contractor for
sealing of membrane to anchors and flashing.

1.10

Waste Management and Disposal

.1

Separate and recycle waste materials in accordance with Project requirements specified
in Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal.

Part 2

Products

2.1

Steel Plate and Upright Materials

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Exposed Structural Units: Stainless steel, Type 304, 290 MPa, (42 ksi) yield strength.
Single Insert: Cast stainless steel, Type 304.

.2

Anchor pedestal to be Schedule 40 pipe, Hollow Structural Section and base plate
assembly to be hot dipped galvanized.

.3

Attachment Rings, and Other Hardware: In accordance with ASTM F887; drop forged or
fabricated, 22.2 kN (5,000 lb-force) proof load,

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Welding Materials: In accordance with CSA W59.

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Acceptable materials:
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2.2

This specification is based on information provided by Atlas Anchor Systems

(B.C.) Ltd., telephone: (604) 435-0008.
Manufacturers meeting or exceeding requirements of this section may apply to
Consultant prior to submission of bids for inclusion in acceptable materials listing.

Flashing and Sealing Materials

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Stainless Steel Flashing Cap: Pre-finished sheet stainless steel.

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Joint Sealants: Non-skinning butyl sealant where not exposed to ultraviolet or neutral
curing silicone sealant where exposed and as applicable to installation. Sealant to be
compatible with adjacent materials.

2.3

Fabrication
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Connections: Weld and grind smooth in accordance with CWB requirements.

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Fabricate engineered window washing/fall restraint and fall arrest system suitable for roof
and deck mounting.

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Size uprights for minimum 200 mm (8 inches) exposure above roof membrane in
accordance with RCABC good roofing practices.

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Fabricate seamless flashings where metal pier anchors are to be used.

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Use one-piece stainless steel cap at top of pier anchors.

Finishes

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Anchors Fabricated from Mild Steel Pipe and Mild Steel Base Plates:
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Mild Steel Components: Hot-dip galvanize after fabrication, as follows:

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Pipe: ASTM A53/A53M.
Stainless Steel Components: Manufacturers standard.

Galvanizing Repair Compound: Zinc cold galvanizing compound in accordance with

ASTM A780; field touch-up damaged galvanizing surface finishes with galvanizing repair
compound.

Part 3

Execution

3.1

Examination
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Verify conditions as satisfactory to receive work of this Section.

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Beginning work constitutes acceptance of existing conditions.

.3

Verify layout of roof fall arrest anchors and that structural connections are suitable for
work of this Section.

3.2

Preparation
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3.3

Supervise and assist in setting of anchorage devices required for installation of work of
this Section, but which do not form part of work of this Section.
Installation

.1

Install building maintenance system and safety anchors in accordance with

manufacturers written instructions and provisions of Contract Documents, under
supervision of structural engineer employed by manufacturer.

.2

Manufacturers engineer shall coordinate their activities with Consultant, and notify
Consultant where conflicts arise, or where site conditions require modification to
engineered design indicated on shop drawings.

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Ensure separation of dissimilar metals.

3.4

Adjusting
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Repair or replace defective installations not conforming to provisions of Contract

Documents.

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Training of Owners Personnel

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Notify Owner of attachments, harnesses, equipment and personal safety items, not
forming part of permanent installation specified in this Section, but which are required for
properly executed roof safety and rooftop maintenance system.

END OF SECTION

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