SECTIONS 05 51 33, 07 72 33
LADDER SAFETY POST 
PART  1	  GENERAL
1.1 		SECTION INCLUDES
A.		Ladder Safety Posts.
1.2 		RELATED SECTIONS
A.		Section 05120 - Structural Steel:  Roof structure and opening support.
B.		Section 05550 - Metal Fabrications:  Miscellaneous metal supports.
C.		Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Roof framing and opening support.
D.		Section 07400 - Membrane Roofing:  Roof curb flashing.
1.3 		REFERENCES
A.		ANSI A14.3     :  Ladders - Fixed - Safety Requirements.
B.		OSHA 1910.23:  Ladders.
C.		OSHA 1910.29:  Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
1.4 		SUBMITTALS
A.		Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B.		Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.		Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.		Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
C.		Shop Drawings for Ladders:
1.		Plan and section of ladder safety post installation.
1.5 		DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.		Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
B.		Store products until installation inside under cover. If stored outside, under a tarp or suitable cover.
1.6 		WARRANTY
A.		Limited Warranty:  Five years against defective material and workmanship, covering parts only, no labor or freight. Defective parts, if deemed so by the manufacturer, will be replaced at no charge, freight excluded, upon inspection at manufacturer's plant which warrants same.
PART  2	  PRODUCTS
2.1 		MANUFACTURERS
A.		Manufacturer: Precision Ladders, LLC, which is located at: P. O. Box 2279  ; Morristown, TN 37816-2279; Toll Free Tel: 800-225-7814; Tel: 423-586-2265; Email: info@PrecisionLadders.com; Web: www.PrecisionLadders.com
B.	       Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.2 		LADDER SAFETY POST
A.		Ladder Safety Post and Components:  Telescoping post, mounting plate, adjustable tension bushing, locking slot, and knob.
1.		Model: Model ER-1 Extend-A-Rail Ladders Safety Post as manufactured by Precision Ladders LLC.
2.		Capacity: Unit shall support a 200 lb (91 kg) loading without failure.
3.		Performance Standard:  Units designed and manufactured to meet or exceed ANSI A14.3, OSHA 1910.23, and OSHA 1910.29.
B.		Components:
1.		Telescoping Post: 1.62” OD (42 mm) Schedule 40 aluminum pipe.
2.		Mounting Plate: 16 inch by 4 inch by 1/4 inch (407 mm by 102 mm by 6 mm) aluminum plate. 
3.		Adjustable Tension Bushing: Delrin bushing with internal compression ring.
4.	       Locking Slot and Knob:  Allows safety post to remain in raised position.  Raising and quarter turning will disengage the post and allow it to be returned to its lowered position.
5.	     	Hardware: All mounting hardware shall be type 316 stainless steel.
6.	     	Finishes: Anodized Aluminum (red) post and (black) mounting plate.
2.3 		FABRICATION
A.		Completely fabricate ladder ready for installation before shipment to the site.
B.		Completely fabricate handrail components and ship to site ready for field assembly and attachment to ladder.
PART  3	  EXECUTION
3.1 		EXAMINATION
A.		If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
B.		Examine materials upon arrival at site.  Notify the carrier and manufacturer of any damage.
3.2 		INSTALLATION
A.		Install in accordance with approved submittals.
3.3 		PROTECTION
A.		Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.		Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
END OF SECTION