QCS 2010

Section 17

Part 1

General

Page 1

1.

GENERAL ...................................................................................................................2

1.1

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................2

1.1.1
1.1.2

Scope
References

1.2

SUBMITTALS.............................................................................................................3

1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9

Samples
Protection Materials
Mock-ups
Engineering Calculations
Test Reports
Inspection and Production Testing Programs
Shop Drawings
Maintenance Manual
As-Built Drawings

QCS 2010

2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4

QCS 2010

Section 17

Part 1

General

Page 2

1.

GENERAL

1.1

INTRODUCTION

1.1.1

Scope

This Part provides the specification for preparation of shop drawings, engineering, testing,
fabrication, delivery erection and installation of steel doors, roller shutters, aluminium doors,
windows and fly screens, aluminium support and cladding systems and architectural metal
work.

Related Sections are as follows:

Section 5
Section 14
Section 15
Section 16
Section 18
Section 25
Section 26

Concrete
Roofing
Thermal Insulation of Buildings
Structural Steelworks
Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery
Glass and Glazing
Painting and Decorating

1.1.2

References

The following standards are referred to in this Part:

BS 476
BS 729
BS 1245
BS 1282
BS 1449
BS 1474
BS 1615
BS 1706
BS 1722
BS 1723
BS 1724
BS 2901
BS 2994
BS 2997
BS 3049
BS 3083
BS 3987
BS 4147
BS 4254
BS 4255
BS 4300
BS 4315
BS 4873:
BS 5368
BS 5707
BS 6213
BS 6375
BS 6496

QCS 2010

Fire tests on building materials and structures

Hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles
Metal door frames (steel)
Guide to the choice, use and application of wood preservatives.
Steel plate, sheet and strip.
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes,
bars, extruded round tube and section
Method for specifying anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and alloy
Electroplated coatings of nickel and chromium
Fences
Brazing
Bronze welding by gas
Filler rods and wires for gas shielded and welding
Cold rolled steel Sections
Aluminium rainwater goods
Pedestrian guard rails (metal)
Hot-dip zinc coated and hot-dip aluminium/zinc coated corrugated steel
sheets for general purposes
Anodic coatings on wrought aluminium for oxidation external architectural
applications.
Bitumen based hot applied coating material for protecting iron and steel,
including suitable primers where required.
Two-part polysulphide based sealants
Rubber used in pre-formed gaskets for weather exclusion from buildings
Specification (supplementary series) for wrought aluminium and aluminium
alloys for general engineering purposes.
Methods of test for resistance to air and water penetration
Aluminium alloy windows
Method of testing windows.
Solutions of wood preservatives in organic solvents.
Guide to selection of constructional sealants
Performance of windows
Powder organic coatings for application and storing to aluminium alloy
extrusion, sheet and pre-formed sections for external architectural purposes,

QCS 2010

Section 17

BS 6497

BS 6510
BS 7036
BS 7773
BS EN 288
BS EN 485
BS EN 10142
BS EN 10143
BS EN 10152

Part 1

General

Page 3

and for the finish on aluminium alloy extrusions, sheet and pre-formed
sections coated with organic coatings
Powder organic coatings for application and storing to ho-dip galvanized hotrolled steel Section and steel sheet for windows and associated external
architectural purposes, and for the finish on galvanized steel Section and
sheet coated with organic coatings.
Steel windows, bills, window boards, and doors
Code of practice for provision and installation of safety devices for automatic
power operated pedestrian door systems
Code for practice for cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces
Approval of welding procedures for metallic materials
Aluminium and aluminium alloys sheet, strip and plate
Continuously hot-dip zinc coated low carbon steel sheet and strip for cold
forming: technical delivery conditions.
Continuously hot-dip metal coated steel sheet and strip Tolerances on
dimensions and shape
Electrolytically zinc coated cold rolled steel flat products Technical delivery
conditions

1.2

SUBMITTALS

1.2.1

Samples

The Contractor shall submit samples and mock-ups in accordance with the relevant
provisions of Section 1, General, and as follows:
(a)

(b)
(c)

submit samples of all materials and finishes including the following:

(i)
samples matching the appearance, colour, texture, and other characteristics of
each finish required.
(ii)
finished samples of panels and major extrusions.
(iii)
range samples showing the complete range of variation in colour, texture, and
other characteristics resulting from the manufacture, finishing, fabrication,
delivery, assembly, installation, and cleaning processes.
(iv)
samples showing finishes over welds and over materials welded.
the size of all samples to be agreed with the engineer or as noted in the contract
documents
the Contractor shall submit any pre-printed or prepared manufacturers performance
data.

1.2.2

Protection Materials

The Contractor shall provide information or direction for application and removal procedures
for all protection materials used on or for samples during shipping, storage, and installation.

1.2.3

Mock-ups

The Contractor shall provide test mock-ups as indicated in the Project Documentation, and
as required for tests

The Contractor shall provide visual mock-up as indicated in the Project Documentation.

1.2.4

Engineering Calculations

The Contractor shall submit engineering calculations as directed in the Project

Documentation

Engineering calculations shall be submitted concurrently with the corresponding shop

drawings.

QCS 2010

QCS 2010

Section 17

Part 1

General

Page 4

All engineering calculations are to bear the stamp of a professional engineer.

1.2.5

Test Reports

The Contractor shall submit test reports for all tests specified herein. Test reports shall be
submitted in a timely manner and prior to execution of any Works.

Product test reports: a qualified independent testing agency approved by the Engineer shall
be used to indicate and interpret test results on tests on components and assemblies relative
to compliance with the requirements of the Project Documentation.

Reconstruction test reports: a qualified independent testing agency approved by the Engineer
shall be used to indicate and interpret test results on test mock-ups relative to compliance
with the requirements of the Project Documentation.

Field test reports: a qualified independent inspecting and testing agency approved by the
Engineer shall be used to indicate and interpret field test results relative to compliance with
the requirements of the Project Documentation.

1.2.6

Inspection and Production Testing Programs

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a detailed description of inspection and
production testing programmes and inspection reports for all types of coating of aluminium or
aluminium alloy.

1.2.7

Shop Drawings

Shop Drawings, shall be prepared in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 1,
General. Shop Drawings shall be prepared and approved by the Engineer prior to the
fabrication of any off-site item.

1.2.8

Maintenance Manual

A maintenance manual describing the various materials, equipment, and procedures for
cleaning and maintaining the parts of the Works included in this Section shall be submitted to
the Engineer for approval upon completion of the Project.

1.2.9

As-Built Drawings

As-Built Drawings, prepared in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 1, General,
shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval upon completion of the Project.
END OF PART

QCS 2010