SECTION 656 - MISCELLANEOUS METALS
656-1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of furnishing and placing all metal component parts in
accordance with the specifications which are not included in other items of work and which are specifically identified on the plans to be reimbursed at the unit bid price for Miscellaneous Metals.
656-2 MATERIALS. Metals required for this work shall meet the requirements of the following
Subsections of Section 700 - Materials and Manufacturing:
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 Castings, Forgings, and Metals (As Specified) 715 Miscellaneous Metals and Plastics (As Specified) 725
656-3 Construction Details
656-3.01 Drawings. Shop drawings shall be prepared, approved and distributed in accordance with the
provisions of the SCM. When applicable, the manufacturer's specification data sheet (catalog clip) may be furnished in lieu of shop drawings. The Engineer may waive the shop drawing requirement for any non- welded component part that can be fabricated directly from the details shown on the plans.
656-3.02 Welding. Welding shall comply with the requirements specified in the New York State Steel
Construction Manual.
656-3.03 Galvanizing. When materials for this work are to be galvanized, the process and spelter coating
shall conform to the requirements of §719-01, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods.
656-3.04 Painting. All unembedded metal except castings shall be painted in accordance with Section
574, Localized Painting of Structural Steel. Galvanized material shall be painted in accordance with Section 657.
656-4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Payment for this work shall be measured by the number of
pounds of metal furnished and placed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
656-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The unit price bid per pound shall include all labor, materials and
equipment necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 656.01 Miscellaneous Metals Pound
Miscellaneous Metals in other states
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