METAL WORK: STEEL, ALUMINIUM. Extent and intent: The contractor shall furnish all materials labour operations equipment tools and plant and indicants necessary and required for the completion of all metal work in connection with metal work as called for in the drawing and/or other documents. The drawings and specifications cover the major requirements only. Anything called for in one document shall be considered as applicable to the items of work concerned. The supply and installation of additional fastening assessory features and other items not specifically mentioned but which are necessary to make a complete functioning installation shall form part of this contract. • GENERAL: All metal work shall be free defects impairing strength, durability and appearance and shall be of the best commercial quality for purpose specified made with structural properties to withstand strains, stresses to which the metal shall normally be subjected. • Shop Drawing: The contractor shall submit shop drawings and /or samples of each type of items of metal work called for the Institute / Committee/In-charge for his approval at least 15 days ahead of their use at site. The shop drawing shall show full size sections of the components, thickness of metals, details of construction, hardware etc. Samples of all joints and method of fastening and joining shall be submitted to the Institute / Committee/In-charge for approval well in advanceat least 7 days of commencing the work. • Samples: Sample of all typical metal work as called for shall be fabricated, assembled and erected or submitted to the Institute / Committee/In-charge as direct by him for his approval at least 7 days in advance of their use at site. • Unloading and stacking: The fabricated frames shall be transported, bundled, unloaded and stacked in a careful manner; they shall be stacked on edge on level bearers and supported evenly. All precautions shall be taken to ensure that the frames are not damaged or distorted in any manner. 3.
