02830.00 1142 Section 02830 - Metal Handrail
Description
02830.00Scope - This Section includes the requirements for the steel in handrail for stairways and
pedestrian facilities.
Materials
02830.10Shapes, Plates, and Bars - Shapes, plates, and bars shall conform to ASTM A36
Punch anchor plate bolt holes at the locations shown before fabrication.
02830.20Steel Pipe - Steel pipe shall conform to ASTM A500, seamless, Grade B
02830.21Steel Tube - Steel tube shall conform to ASTM A500, seamless, Grade B
02830.22Fasteners - Fasteners shall meet the requirements of Section 02560. Machine screws
shall be SAE 18 8 stainless steel.
02830.30Galvanizing - Hot-dip galvanize all handrail components according to AASHTO M 111
(ASTM A123) after shop fabrication.
02830.31Repair of Hot -Dip Galvanizing - Repair damaged hot -dip galvanizing according to
ASTM A780 and ASTM A123. Mi nimum zinc content for Method A2 is 94 percent on the dry film.
02830.40Incidentals - Plates, caps, and miscellaneous pieces necessary to complete the rail shall
be as shown.
02830.50Acceptance - Acceptance of handrail Materials will be according t o 00165.35 and this
Section.
Source: Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 1208–1208 of 1,268.