596Open Steel Floor

596-1 DESCRIPTION. The work shall consist of furnishing and placing open steel floor in structural

slabs, at the locations indicated on the contract plans.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 Volume 2

596-2 Materials

596-2.01 Steel. All steel for the component parts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A36 or

A588. If steel conforming to ASTM A36 is used, it shall be furnished with a minimum copper content of 0.20 percent. The Contractor shall furnish the Department with two certified copies of the record of physical tests and chemical analysis of the steel used.

596-2.02 Fabrication. All the requirements and provisions of the SCM shall apply.

596-2.03 Shop Painting. The open steel floor shall be painted in accordance with the contract

documents. Surfaces which are to be welded shall not be painted until all welding is completed.

596-3 Construction Details

596-3.01 Placement. Open steel floor shall be placed true to line and grade and shall make full and even

bearing on the underlying surface.

596-3.02 Field Welding. All the requirements and provisions of the SCM shall apply.

596-3.03 Field Painting. The requirements of §596-2.03 shop painting, shall apply.

596-4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The quantity to be measured will be the actual area, in square

feet, of open steel floor furnished and installed, including any portions that are filled with concrete.

596-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The unit price bid per square foot shall include the costs of all labor,

material (including fabrication) and equipment necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 596.01 Open Steel Floor Square Foot