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October 2001
PIP ARS13120
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Specification
This Practice is subject to revision at any time by the responsible Function Team
and will be reviewed every 5 years. This Practice will be revised, reaffirmed, or
withdrawn. Information on whether this Practice has been revised may be found at
www.pip.org.
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PIP ARS13120
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................. 2
6. Execution ................................... 15
6.1 Design.............................................. 15
6.2 Fabrication ....................................... 16
6.3 Erection............................................ 19
2. References ................................... 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices ................ 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards .......... 2
2.3 Government Regulations ................... 5
3. Definitions .................................... 5
4. General ......................................... 6
4.1 Design and Performance
Requirements .................................... 6
4.2 Submittals .......................................... 6
4.3 Product Handling, Delivery, and
Storage .............................................. 8
4.4 Quality Assurance.............................. 8
5. Products ....................................... 8
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
General .............................................. 8
Structural Materials............................ 9
Roofing and Siding .......................... 10
Accessories ..................................... 11
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Introduction
1.1
Purpose
This Practice provides pre-engineered metal building contractors and manufacturers
with a specification for pre-engineered buildings.
1.2
2.
Scope
1.2.1
This Practice describes the requirements for design, fabrication, and erection
of pre-engineered metal buildings. This Practice does not address foundation
requirements, interior finish out, cranes, specialty requirements, or building
systems such as fire protection, electrical, or mechanical systems.
1.2.2
References
When adopted in this Practice or in the contract documents, the following PIP Practices,
codes and standards, and government regulations shall be considered an integral part of this
Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used, except as
otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein when appropriate.
2.1
2.2
PIP CVC01016 - Plant Site and Project Data Sheets Introduction and
References
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Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural Joints Using
ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, June 3, 1994
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ASTM A53 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped,
Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
ASTM A106 - Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for
High Temperature Service
ASTM A307 - Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
60,000 PSI Tensile Strength
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ASTM A563 - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
ASTM A563M - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
[Metric]
ASTM A607 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, HighStrength, Low-Alloy, Columbium or Vanadium, or Both, Hot-Rolled and
Cold-Rolled
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2.3
Glazing Manual
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Government Regulations
Federal Standards and Instructions of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, including any additional requirements by state or local agencies that
have jurisdiction where the metal building is to be erected, shall apply.
3.
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
Definitions
buyer: The party who awards the contract to the contractor and/or manufacturer. The buyer
may be the owner or the owners authorized agent.
contract documents: Any and all documents, including design drawings, that the buyer has
transmitted or otherwise communicated, either by incorporation or reference, and made part
of the legal contract agreement or purchase order between the buyer and the
contractor/manufacturer.
contractor: The party with overall responsibility for providing the materials and work
associated with building. Contractor also refers to any subcontractors used by the primary
contractor.
manufacturer: The party responsible for the design and fabrication of the metal building. The
manufacturer may be a subcontractor of the contractor.
owner: The owner of the proposed building
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4.
General
4.1
4.1.2
L/240
Purlins
L/180
Girts
L/120
Sheeting
L/120
L/600
Where:
L = span length of the member being considered
Submittals
Submittals shall be submitted to the buyer within the specified time, unless otherwise
noted or otherwise required in the contract documents.
4.2.1
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4.2.2
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4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
Product Data
Submit manufacturers product information, specifications, and installation
instructions for building components and accessories with the fabrication
and erection drawings that are submitted for review and approval.
Accessory component drawings shall include locations and elevations for
personnel doors, overhead doors, windows, ventilator, louvers, gutters,
downspouts, and any other accessories. Submit specifications, data sheets,
and wiring diagrams from the of motor-operated doors detailing power,
signal, and control systems with clear differentiation between field-installed
and manufacturer-installed wiring.
4.2.6
Maintenance Manual
Before mechanical completion, submit two identical three-ring binder
manuals that include the following:
Table of contents
Maintenance instructions
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4.2.7
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Samples
Submit one of each of the following samples before fabrication:
1. 12" x actual width samples of roofing, siding, and soffit panels with
required finishes, including specified style and texture
2. Fasteners (including standing seam roof clips) for application of
roofing, siding, and soffit panels
3. A minimum 12" x 12" sample of the side lap seams for both sides of a
typical panel, including any sealants and closures
4. Color chips for color selections by the buyer
4.3
4.4
5.
4.3.2
4.3.3
Quality Assurance
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
The buyer has the right to inspect all materials and workmanship. The buyer
may reject improper, inferior, defective, or unsuitable materials and
workmanship. All rejected materials and workmanship shall be replaced by
the contractor as directed by the buyer.
Products
5.1
General
Materials shall be as specified herein, in accordance with the contract documents,
and as required by the manufacturer responsible for the design of the building.
Substitutions shall not be allowed without prior written approval from the buyer.
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5.2
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Structural Materials
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
ASTM A36
ASTM A992
Pipe
5.2.4
Structural Tube
5.2.5
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.6
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5.2.9
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5.3
Comply with SJI Standard Specification for Steel Joists and Joist
Girders.
5.3.2
5.3.3
Steel Sheets
Sheet Coatings
Trim
Flashing, corner trim, caps, and closure pieces shall be of the same material,
finish, and color as adjacent material, unless otherwise required in the
contract documents. Profile shall be selected by manufacturer to suit.
5.3.4
Insulation
Insulation shall be rigid, semi-rigid, ASTM C665, batt or roll, faced or
unfaced with a thickness or R-rating as required in the contract documents.
UL flame spread classification shall be 25 or less.
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5.3.5
5.3.6
5.4
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Fasteners
Wall and Roofing through Fasteners - Manufacturers standard selfdrilling stainless steel screws with sealing washer. All exposed
fastener heads shall be factory colored to match color of panels.
Exposed Fasteners for Eave, End Lap, Ridge Cover, Trim, and
Flashing - Manufacturers standard self-drilling stainless steel screws
with sealing washer. All exposed fastener heads shall be factory
colored to match color of panels.
Sealant
Accessories
5.4.1
Personnel Doors
Refer to PIP ARS08111.
5.4.2
Door Hardware
Refer to PIP ARS08710.
5.4.3
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5.4.3.5 Vision Panel: Where vision panels are shown, provide 1/4" thick
cast thermo-plastic, methyl methacrylate vision panels set in
neoprene or vinyl glazing channels in the arrangement indicated
5.4.3.6 Weather Seals: At exterior doors, provide 1/8" thick continuous
rubber or neoprene sheet weather seals on metal pressure bars
secured to inside of curtain coil hood. At doorjambs, use 1/8" thick
continuous strip secured to exterior side of jamb guide.
5.4.3.7 Hood: Form to enclose the coiled curtain and operating mechanism
entirely at the opening head and to act as a weather seal. Contour to
suit end brackets to which attached. Roll and reinforce top and
bottom edges for stiffness. Provide closed ends for surface-mounted
hoods and any portion of between-jamb mounting projecting beyond
wall face. Provide intermediate support brackets to prevent sag.
Fabricate hoods for steel doors from minimum 24-gage zinc-coated
steel sheet. Phosphate-treat before fabrication.
5.4.3.8 Shop Finish: Provide shop finish as specified in the contract
documents
5.4.3.9 Chain Hoist Operation: Provide operator assembly consisting of an
endless cadmium-plated alloy steel hand chain, chain pocket wheel
and guard, and geared reduction unit with maximum 35-pound pull
for door operation. Design chain hoist with self-locking mechanism
allowing curtain to be stopped at any point in its travel and to remain
in that position until movement is reactivated. Furnish chain with
chain holder secured to operator guide.
5.4.3.10 Electric Door Operators: Furnish electric operator assembly of size
and capacity recommended by manufacturer. Operators shall be
complete with NEMA-rated motor and factory-prewired motor
controls, gear reduction unit, solenoid-operated brake, remote
control stations, control devices, conduit and wiring from controls to
motor and central stations, and accessories required for proper
operation. Electric operator shall meet the buyers area classification
requirements in accordance with the contract documents.
a. Provide a hand-operated disconnect or mechanism for
automatically engaging a sprocket and chain operator and
releasing the brake for emergency manual operation. Include
interlock device to automatically prevent motor from operating
when manual operator is engaged.
b. Electric Motors: Provide high-starting torque, reversible,
constant duty, Class A insulated electric motor with overload
protection. Size to move door in either direction, from any
position, at not less than 2/3 foot nor more than 1 foot per
second. Coordinate wiring requirements and current
characteristics of motors with building electrical system.
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2.
Aluminum Windows
Aluminum windows shall be designed and constructed for integral
installation with the system. Unless required otherwise in the contract
documents, provide building manufacturers standard insulated double-pane
window (AAMA HS-C20 horizontal sliding, commercial grade) with
medium natural anodized finish (NAAMM AA-C22A31). (Alternative if
selected by buyer: fixed sash AAMA, Grade C20.)
5.4.4.1 Aluminum Extruded Frame: Material shall comply with
ASTM B221.
a. Provide thermal-break construction. Separate frame and sash
members exposed on the exterior from metal parts exposed on
the interior by a continuous gasket or filler of rubber or plastic,
locked into construction.
b. Mullions: Provide mullions between adjacent windows,
fabricated of extruded aluminum matching the finish of
window units.
5.4.4.2 Fasteners: Provide aluminum, stainless steel, or other material
warranted by the manufacturer to be non-corrosive and compatible
with aluminum window members, trim, hardware, anchors, and other
components of window units.
5.4.4.3 Anchors, Clips, and Window Accessories: Depending on strength
and corrosion-inhibiting requirements, fabricate from aluminum,
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Louvers
Wall Louvers: Provide louvers as required in the contract documents.
Louvers shall be of a minimum of 18-gage steel. Fold or bend blades at
edges to set them at an angle that excludes driving rains, and secure blades to
frames by riveting or welding. Prime and finish to match wall panels.
a. Provide vertical mullions for louvers 4 feet and wider with one mullion
for each 4 feet of width.
b. Provide flanges on interior face of frames where air intake or exhaust
louvers are indicated to be connected with mechanically operated
dampers or metal ductwork.
c. Provide galvanized steel insect screens in rewirable frames on exterior
face of louvers. Secure with clips to ensure ease of removal for
cleaning and rewiring. Fabricate screen frames to match louvers.
5.4.6
Translucent Panels
Wall and roof light-transmitting panels shall conform to the wall and roof
panel configurations and shall be a minimum of 10-oz., one-piece, flexible,
translucent, fiberglass-reinforced resins. Roof panels shall be capable of
supporting a 200-pound concentrated load without failure. The panels shall
be uniformly white with heat transmission of 25% and light transmission of
55% in accordance with ASTM D1494, unless noted otherwise in the
contract documents. Other types of skylights may be used when specified or
approved by buyer.
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5.4.8
Ventilators
Provide continuous or individual ridge ventilators as required by the contract
documents. Provide continuous ridge ventilators in standard length sections
at the locations indicated. Provide throat size and total length indicated,
complete with side baffles, ventilator assembly, operating damper, hardware,
bird screen, end caps, splice plates, flashing, reinforcing diaphragms,
closures, and fasteners. Finish shall match roof panels.
6.
Execution
6.1
Design
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.1.6
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Fabrication
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
Bolted Connections
6.2.5.1 Design, detailing, and fabrication of bolted connections shall be in
accordance with either the AISC Allowable Stress Design (ASD)
design method or the AISC Load and Resistance Factor Design
(LRFD) design method (the same method used for the design of the
steel).
6.2.5.2 ASD-based connections shall conform to the AISC ASD
Specification and the AISC Allowable Stress Design Specification
for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts. Connection
detailing shall be done in accordance with the AISC Detailing for
Steel Construction.
6.2.5.3 LRFD-based connection design shall conform to the AISC LRFD
Specification and the AISC Load and Factor Design Specification
for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts. Connection
detailing shall be done in accordance with the AISC Detailing for
Steel Construction.
6.2.5.4 Unless otherwise required by the design, 3/4"-diameter ASTM A325
high-strength bolt assemblies shall be used in all primary bolted
structural connections.
6.2.5.5 ASTM A307 or ASTM A325 bolt assemblies shall be used for bolted
connections for secondary members such as purlins, girts, and
doorframes.
6.2.5.6 If direct tension indicator washers are used, they shall conform to
ASTM F959 and shall be installed according to the manufacturers
published specifications.
6.2.5.7 Unless otherwise specified, all structural bolts except for
ASTM A490 bolts shall be galvanized.
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6.2.5.8 All nuts for high-strength bolts shall be wax-dipped to reduce torque
during installation.
6.2.6
Welded Connections
6.2.6.1 Design, detailing, and fabrication of welded connections shall be in
accordance with either the AISC ASD or AISC LRFD design method
(the same method used for the design of the steel).
6.2.6.2 ASD-based connections shall conform to AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3, and
the AISC ASD Specification. Connection detailing shall be done in
accordance with the AISC Detailing for Steel Construction.
6.2.6.3 LRFD-based connection design shall conform to AWS D1.1,
AWS D1.3, and the AISC LRFD Specification. Connection detailing
shall be done in accordance with the AISC Detailing for Steel
Construction.
6.2.7
6.2.8
6.2.9
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Erection
Unless otherwise specified herein or in the contract documents, erection
shall be in accordance with Section 6 of the Common Industry Practices in
the MBMA Low Rise Metal Building Systems Manual.
6.3.1
Inspection
Contractor shall inspect the work area and verify that conditions are
satisfactory to begin work. This shall include inspection of column-bearing
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surface, foundation level and elevation, and anchor bolt locations and
projections. Contractor shall notify the buyer in writing of any unsatisfactory
conditions.
6.3.2
6.3.3
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Accessories
6.3.4.1 Sheet Metal Accessories: Install gutters, downspouts, ventilator
louvers, and other sheet metal accessories in accordance with
manufacturers recommendations for positive anchorage to building
and weather-tight mounting. Adjust operating mechanism for precise
operation.
6.3.4.2 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames: Install doors and frames straight,
plumb, and level. Securely anchor frames to building structure. Set
units with 1/8" maximum clearance between door and frame at
jambs and head and with 3/4" maximum between door and floor.
Adjust hardware for proper operation.
6.3.4.3 Overhead Doors: Set doors and operating equipment complete with
necessary hardware, jamb and head mold stops, anchors, inserts,
hangers, and equipment supports in accordance with manufacturers
instructions. Adjust moving hardware for proper operation.
6.3.4.4 Windows: Anchor windows securely in place. Seal perimeter of each
unit with the elastomeric sealant used for panels. Adjust and
lubricate operating sash and hardware for proper operation. Clean
surfaces of window units. Mount screens directly to frames with
tapped screw clips.
6.3.4.5 Field Glazing: Clean channel surfaces and prime as recommended
by sealant manufacturer. Cut glass to required size for measured
opening; provide adequate edge clearance and glass bite all around.
Do not install glass that has significant edge damage or other
defects. Replace broken or damaged glass. Each piece of exterior
glass must be airtight and watertight through normal
weather/temperature cycles and through normal door/window
operation. Factory-sealed double-pane windows shall be repaired as
required by the manufacturer.
6.3.4.6 Insulation: Install insulation concurrently with installation of roof
and wall panels in accordance with the manufacturers directions.
Install blankets straight and true in one-piece lengths with both sets
of tabs sealed to provide a complete vapor barrier. Locate insulation
on inside of roof and wall sheets, extending across the flange of
purlin or girt members and held taut and snug to panels with retainer
clips. Install retainer strips at each longitudinal joint in such a
manner that the strips are straight and taut and will hold the
insulation firmly in place.
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