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Introduction

Bonds

Insurance

Location

Scope of Work
Preposals
Application of Conditions
Substitution of Material
Protection of Trees and Sidewalks
Schedules

Drawings and Specifications
Errors

Measurements

Details

Sub-Letting of Work
Liability Insurance
Grades

Guards

Powers of Owner
Temporary Heat
Excavation

Drains

Haterial

Pootings

Basement Wall
Basement Floor
Brick

Chimney & Fireplace
First & Second Floor
Roof

Sheeting

Plastering

Ceilings

Steel

‘Tile

Stairs

Windows

Doors

Insulation

Finishing

Cupboard & Closets
Cornice

Hardware

Glass

Clothes Chute
Electrical

Plumbing

Heating

Computations

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'THE INTRODUCTION OF A sweat FRAME HOUSE

In introducing any new preducybr method of construction,one must
prove that its advantages are worth the change it necessitates in
the established methods now being used or that it is more economical
than the present product or method. At the present time and age
however one can not afford to be pessimistic about somthing that is
new or different, if such were the case the advancement of society
would be retarded which should not be. The trend ofrthe modern age
is for advancement. We must_keep up with advancement or we are to
be of little use to society as a whole. Reference might be cited
to several instances where new methods or new products have been
introduced which were scoffed at when put into use or upon the
market, but these same things have proven to be very helpful and
productive to society.

In introducing the Steel Frame type house with reinforced con-
crete floors, which is not exactly new but is still in its infancy.
the buying public should not scoff at the proposition but consider
it seriously. The first cost has been estimated to be approximately
ten (10%) per cent higher than wood construction; this was based on
the old method of using bolts but with the new methods of using
Electric Welding the cost can be cut down to some extent. This
This house would also be absolutely fire-proof which would cut down
the need of carrying Fire Insurance which if taken over a period of
ten (16) years would amount to an appreciable sum. Even if Insurance

was carried on a Steel Frame House the rate would be ddcidedly low

and a marked saving would be affected.

In the past few years steel its self has come to the foreground
to a very noticeable extent, as the manufacture has been perfected
and its uses increased. There is no reason why steel shouldnot be
used every place where it can; The only thing that would bar it
would be the cost and one should not let a few dollars stand in the
way of a structure which will be the place he is to live in, the
place where he will receive and entertain his friends and above all,
the place where he will bring up his family. The ordinary business
or professional man protects his fmnily by providing ample life in-
surance, why should he not also provide a good home which can be en-
Joyed by them, a standing monument of his fore-thought and good
Judgment? The Home is termed by some prominent men "A Sanctuary".
Its construction and appearance must express the high ideals which
inspired its creation~and the sentiment that keeps it alive and
makes it the dearest place on earth. People that plan and build
such homes, want comfort, convenience and a building of permanence.
Only by the nearest approach to perfection can they give expression_
to their ideal of a home. .

Where the home is built strictly as a business propesition, un-
inspired by sentiment the same lofty ideals serve a useful purpose.
Permanence in a building is always an objective and it is only
through the use of good thingsfiof quality that permanence can be
provided. This applies especially to home construction. Petty
cheapness should have no place in your plans. Quality is the de-
termining factor which makes for pride of owership and greater
investment value when it is built into your dwelling as well as

being apparent to the eye.

An indication of the great economy of quality is found in the
efinite guarantees that manufacturers of quality products extend
0 their customers. Such manufacturers have priceless business
eputations to maintain in order to progress with the years, it is
equally imperative that they add constantly to their prestige.
The further you follow the ideal of quality, the safer you
can plan, the more economically you can operate and the greater the
satisfaction you will enjoy. This Obtains even in the selection of
the contractor who will build your home. Insistence upon the use of
high quality building material immediately classified him above the
average and definitely indicates that he is the best contractor to
construct your home.
Plan and build your home toward an ideal. Carry it through faith-
fully so that you have the pride of owership which is inspired by

perfection, and alone gives real satisfaction.

 

Specifications of work to be done and materials to be furnish-

ed in the erection and completion of a Steel Frame House for
Mr. at according to plans,
details and these specification prepared by:
Jay E. Parkhurst,
Canditate for a Degree of Bachelor of

Science.

BONDS:

 

Bidders shall include in the amount of their bids the cost of
bonds for the faithful performance of the work and payment of bills
for labor and material. One bond shall be for thirty (30%) percent
of the amount of the contract for the faithful performance of the
contract and another bond for the same amount for the guarantee of
layment of all bills for labor and material required to complete
this contract.Each bond shall also cover guarantee for a period of
two years from date of final certificate against defects of material,

workmanship or payment of bills. Bonds to be approved by the Owner.

IESURANCE:
The Owner of this house will obtain and pay for Fire and Wind
Insurance on this building to be assigned to the Owner and Con-

tractor as their interest may appear.

LOCATION:
The site of this building is located at

 

and must be inspected by the contractor before submitting his bid.

egoss OF WORK:

These specifications cover the general construction work for
the erection and completion of this house, complete in all re-
spects as expressed or implied in these specifications.

The contractor shall provide all sundry work and materials
necessary for the erection and completion of this building as
called for or implied in these specifications and accompanying
drawings.

Grades will be furnished by the Owner as they are recuired by
the contractor.

‘ The contractor will assist and work with the Owner or other
contractors such as; Heating contractor, Electrical contractor or
Plumbing contractor as may be required to carry out the work and
leave the building complete.

At such times during the construction of the building as may
be deemed necessary by the Owner, the contractor shall clear away
all debris both in building and on grounds and leave the building

broom clean and to the entire satisfaction of the Owner.

EEOPOSALS:

Sealed proposals will be received at the office-of the Owner,
Hr. up to and including
__,19_____at two (2) o'clock P. M. Eastern Standard Time, for the
furnishing of all materials and performing all labor required for
the erection and completion of a Steel Frame House for Mr.

at . Bids will be received on

 

the General Construction work according to these plans and specifi-

cations prepared by Jay E. Parkhurst.

Plans and specification may be seen at the office of the
Architects and may be obtained for the
deposit of 3 for each set of plans taken which will
In returned upon receipt by the Architects of plans and specifi—
cations in good condition within time agreed upon when same are
obtained.

All bids shall be made in schedule form on blanks which shall
I» secured at the office of the Architects.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check of
five percent (5%0 of the amount of the proposal, made payable to
flu Owner Mr%__v_ , which shall be forfeited to the
(finer if the bidder whose prOposal has been accepted, fails to
uner into contract or to furnish the reauired bonds within seven
H) days after the award of the contract.

Bids must be sealed and marked "Bids for The Steel Frame House
M'Mr. ".

The Owner, Mr. , reserves the right to
niect any or all bids.

The unsuccessful bidders will be returned their checks upon
‘me final award of the contract executed and approved.

Bids shall be made strictly according to prOposal sheets, other-

Wisfi? they will receive no consideration. ,

General Conditions.

LPPLIOATION OF CONDITIONS:

.These general conditions shall apply to and govern all branches

0f the work with equal foreaMhether. the work is done under one entire

contract or under several separate contracts ; both for the
general construction of the building and for all other contracts

for the building is applicable to same.

SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIAL:

In figuring this work. if the contractor wishes to substitute
any material or manufacture other than that specially mentioned in
these specifications as priviledged by the word "Equal" he must
state some in his prOposal; otherwise the material or manufacture
will be demanded in the construction of the work and no substit-
ution whatever will be allowed. In case any such substitution of
any material or manufacture is made they must first be approved
by the Architect before purchased; and all workmanship and material
shall conform to and be governed by the specifications written for

the original material or workmanship.

PROTECTION OF SHADE TREES AND SIDEWALKS:

Contractor must take all precautions to protect trees on and
lurrounddng the building site. He shall also protect the present
sidewalks and if same are damaged during construction of the

building the contractor must make same good at his own expense.

§QHEDULES FOR BIDS AND ESTIMATES:

Contractors bidding upon any work shall file with the Architects
an itemized schedule of their proposition upon request from the
Architects either before or after contracts are let.

The contractor to whom the contract is awarded must file with
the Architect 8 complete schedule of all quantities of materials

and labor and.the cost of each, before an estimate will be allowed.

The contractor will be responsible for the accuracy of the
schedule but it shall not be considered a part of the contract.
It shall be used as a basis for settlement with the contractor and
shall govern the cost of additions or emissions from the work as

provided for hereinafter.

OOSOPERATION or DRAWING: A}; seagzh‘xcano‘qg:

The specifications and accompanying drawings are intended to
describe and provide for a finished piece of work. They are in-
'mnded to be co-operative and what is called for in either shall be
as'binding as if called for in both. The contractor must understand
umt the work herein described shall be complete in every detail,
xmtwithstanding every item involved is not particulary mentioned,
um.the contractor will be held to provide all materials and labor
mcessary for the completion of the work intended to be described in
no entirety; and may not avail himself of any manifestly unintent-
umal error or omission. No alleged oral admission or condonation
«a inadvertent neglect on part of the Architect will be accepted as

ulexcuse for poor work or omission of any work or materials.

£33033 0R INCONSISTENCIE‘S:

Shall any error or inconsistency appear or occur in drawings or
aPacifications, the contractor before proceeding with the work shall
Inks mention of the same to the Architects for the proper adjustment:
find in no case shall he proceed with the work in uncertainty. For
311 delays and extra materials occasioned by such mistakes resulting
fipm this (either real or imaginary) the contractor shall be held

lwsponsible for not having them explained or corrected.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:

Should it appear that the work herein intended to be done, or
any part of the matters relative thereto, are not sufficiently
detailed or explained on the said drawings or in said specifications,
the contractor shall apply to the Architect for further drawings or
explanations as may be necessary, and the contractor shall conform
to the same as part of his contract, so far as they may be consis-
tent with the original drawings and specifications; and in the event
of any doubt or question arising respecting the true meaning of the
drawings and specifications, reference shall be made to the Architect

thereon shall be final and conclusive.

MEASUREMENTS:

The general contractor and all sub~contractors employed upon
this building shall verify all measurements at the building for
dimensions, arrangement and construction of their respective works.
The approving of shop drawings by the Architect does not release
the contractor or sub-'contractor from responsibility for correct-
ness of measurements, figures, etc. .

NOTES ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

When figures and dimensions differ, the attention of the Archit-
ects shall be promptly called, for their reversions and corrections
end the contractor shall be held responsible for the correctness of
the executed work. It is therefor distinctly understood that he
shall satisfy himself of the correctness of the drawings before
giving or rendering orders on any part of the work, as he will be

held responsible therefore.

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The contractor must keep himself familiar with the drawings and
specifications concering all parts of the work and must compare
the work done with the drawings.

The contractor shall not make any alternations in plans, details
or specifications; neither shall he interpret anything not fully
understood but must refer all such to the Architect.

The specifications shall be thoroughly understood and the in-
tent of them rightly followed.

SUB-LETTING OR WORK:
The contractor shall not assign or sub-let the whole or any part

of his work without the written consent of the Architect.

OWNERSHIP OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

The plans and specifications are instruments of service only and
are and shall remain the property of the Architect; and they shall'
not be copied nor used for any other work than herein described and

intended.

GRADES L'LINES ,p'ro:
The Owner shall establish the lot lines, shall determine the
grades and shall determine the position of this building on the

lot and the contractor shall carry out his work according to same.

LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Each contractor and sub-contractor shall provide, maintain and
pay for all accident and liability insurance for all workman em-
ployed by him in connection with the work on the building during

the entire progress of the work and protect the Owner from all

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damages which may arrivathrough any accident which may happen to
any workman or person about the premises or passing the same and
which results from either contract or extra work under his charge.
All of said Liability Insurance shall be maintained strictly in
accordance with the laws relating to same in the state of

and the contractor must on request of Owners, show satisfactory

proof of the maintainance of said Liability Insurance.

ACCESS TO BUILDING:

 

The Owner Shall have access to the building at any time during

the construction of the same.

GUARDS:
The contractor shall provide safety lights at night to protect
the public from danger and shall provide all other guards both day

and night as may be necessary.

EERSOHAL ATTENTION:

 

The contractor shall give this work his personal supervision and
shall place a fully competent foreman in charge of the work at the
site.

DISCHARGE OF INCOMPETENT WORKMAN:

 

Any careless or incompetent workman must be discharged and re-
moved from the work by the contractor and when directed to do so

by the Architect.

BQWEPS OF OWNERS TO FURNISH MATERIALS OR TO COMPLETE WORK:

Should the contractor become insolvent or at anytime refuse or

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neglect to provide a sufficiency of prOperly skilled workman or
the materials of the prOper quality, or failing in any respect
to prosecute the work with promptness or diligence or failing
in the performance of any of the agreements herein contained; such
refusal, neglect or failure being certified to by the Architect,
the Owner shall have the right after three days written notice to
the contractor to provide such material and labor and to deduct
the cost thereof from any money than due or thereafter to become
due to the contractor under this contract. If the Architect shall
certify that such refusal, neglect or failure is sufficient grounds
for such actions, the owner shall also be at liberty after five days
written notice to the contractor to terminate the employment of the
contractor from the said work and to enter upon the premises and
take possession for the purpose of completing the work comprehended
under this contract, of all materials, tools and appliances there-
on and to employ any other persons or person to finish the work.
and provide materials therefor; and in case of the discontinueance
of the employment of the contractor he shall not be entitled to
receive any further payment under this contract until the said
work is wholly finished, at which time, if the unpaid balance of the
amount to be paid under this contract shall exceed the expense in-
curred by the Owner in finishing the work such excess shall be paid
by the Owner to the contractor. but if the expense shall exceed the
unpaid balance, the contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner.
All above must be audited and certified to by the Architects whose

certificate shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties.

TEMPORARY HEAT:

Contractor shall furnish and provide all materials for temporary

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heat during the execution of the work, maintaining a temperature

of 40°F both day and night to protect from damages from frost. If
the regular heating plant can be used, the general contractor must
make arrangements with the heating contractor for the use of the
same, and must deliver same back to heating contractor in good
condition. If the general contractor fails to provide fuel, etc..
necessary for the purpose. the Owner shall be at liberty to provide

same and charge to general contractor.

OLEARIIIG AWAY DEBRIS: .

Each contractor or sub-contractor employed upon the building shall
clear away from time to time debris resulting from his work and at
completion shall clean away all debris and unused material and app-
liances due to his work and leave the building broom clean and in

Imrfect and clean condition at completion.

EXCAVATION AND FILLING:

 

Contractor shall excavate for the basement and place dirt as dir-
ected by the Architect. The excavation shall be larger on all sides
than required for the footings and walls so that the walls may be
properly coated and water-proofed up to the ground line. Provide
sand filling on inside of building as required to bring to proper
height to receive concrete groute for basement floor. This filling ‘
shall be properly puddled and tamped. All surplus earth shall be
carried away by the contractor. All work must be left to the entire

satisfaction of the Architect at completion.

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A Drains:

Provide land tile drains on the outside of the building on all sides.
The high point shall be inmathe back sloping uniformly to the point the
sewer leaves the house.Tile shall be four (4) inch, use 90 degree elbow
tile around corners at approximately the elevation of the footings.
Directions will be furnished by the Architect. The contractor shall
obtain and pay for all permits. '

Drains shall have the JOints covered with tar paper and filled around
with coarse gravel or broken stone.- for apprdximately twelve (12) inches

above the tile. All drains must be inspected by the Architect before

being covered.

CEMENT:
Cement used in this building shall meet the requirements of the "Spec-

ifications and Tests for Portland Cement" as provided by U.S.D.A. Bull -
etin 1926.

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later used in mixing concrete shall be clean, fresh and free frlm

oil alkali or organic matter.

HYDRATING LIME:

All hydrated lune shall be perfectly hydrated. All.lime used shall:
be hydrated unless otherwise called for. All other line shall be equal

to Kelly Island or Bay Shore and shall be slaked at least tenllO) days
before using.

M AND GRAVE'L:

Sand and gray: 1 shall be satisfactory to the Architect and shall be

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adheitted to him for approval. The maximum size of the aggreate shall
not be greater than one(1) inch.
NOTE: no bank run gravel shall be used in this building except by

special permission from.the Architect.

NOTE: all materials must be approved by the Architect before being

used in thee building.

NOTINGS:
Footings shall be at least eight (8) inches thick and extend at
least one (1) foot each side of the wall. The concrete shall have a

ntio of seven.(7) Gal., of water to one (1) seek of’cement and a

'L clump of not more than four (4) inches.

wan-

- hammer WALLS: _

Basement walls may be of precast cement blocks that will withstand
e compressive stress of at least two. thousand (2000) pounds per square
inch, or an apprOved eoual.

The height of the wall shall be eleven (11) cement blocks or an
unimalent height. .

Partitions in the basement shall be of thw same type of’material as
the walls.The blocks shall be coated on the exterior of all exterior
lelle from the bottom of the footings to the top of walls; on tap of
all exterior walls receiving brick walls; on the under side of all
cepings; with two (2) coats of # 16 G F Waterproofing.The interior
of all basementgwalls shall be plastered with neat cement mortapgnd
thefinterior walls shall be left smooth.

QAINS UNDER BASEMENT FLOORS:

Provisions must be made for the placing of four (4) inch extra heavy

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C. I. sewer pipe under the floor before the floor is laid.

33mm FLOOR:

The floor shall be six (6) inches thick placedgupon the sand, the
eend being properly tamped , and shall have a ratio of seven (7) Gal.,
of water to one sack of cement and a slump of not more than six (6)
inches. The top one and one-half (1%) inches shall be of a mix of
one (1) part cement to three (5) parts send a slump of not more than
three (3) inches.
yggp; The mixing of all cement shall be in a power mixer and mixed
not less than three (3) minutes.

The finished floor shall be trowled smooth and after the cement
has taken its initial set it shall be kept wet for one (1) week.

gggnsloa BRICK WORK:

The contractor shall allow dollars pelithou-
sand for the exterior brick when making his bid. The exterior brick
will be selected by the Owner. The mason shakl see that all sills
are properly.leveled and all frames plumb before bricking them in.
All outside windows and doors openings shall be built of exact sizes
to receive the frames.

The exterior brick shall be laid one (1:) inch from the sheeting

to provide a dead air space. .
CHIMNEY AND FIRE BLACK:

Build footings at least one (1).foet larger than base of the
chimney and use one-quarter (i) inch roun steel bars spaced six(6)
inches on centers each way.

Build chimney as shown of common merchantable brick. Brick shall

be hard burnt.
Chimneyshall be faced on the outside with brick as specified
for the exterior walls.
Provide fire -clay brick lining for interior lining of the
fireplace. It shall extend up to Terra Cotta flue lining. This
lining shall extend the full height of the chimney. Fireplace
hearth shall be faced with Shale brick and Mantel shall be of Oak.
with mouldings.
Provide and set Colonial damper, also provide and build in ash
pit dump and cast iron frames for soot and ash pits. Build in all
thimbles.
Build an eight (8) inch concrete cap for chimney.
The floor for two (2) feet in front of the hearth shall be of
tile laid at the same elevation as the finished floor of the room.
The Joints between the tile and the wood floor shall be matched so
as to leave no cracks or unevenness at the Joint.
The tile shall be of a color and quality approved by the Architect.
The contractor shall allow ~ dollars per square

foot for these tile.

Egasr AND SECOND FLOOR:

Both the first and secong floors shall be of Hy-Rib construction
placed upon Steel 1 Beams. The Hy-Rib shall be threesduarter (£)inch
copper bearing. Truscon or an approved equal. The Hy-Rib shall be
laid with the rib up and all joints shall be lapped at least eight
(8) inches. Seven-thirty seconds (7/32) inch round steel rods shall
be placed eight (8) inches on centers perpendicular.to the Hy-Rib.-
The Hy-Rib shall be securely fastened to the steel I beams which

 

J Ire shown on the drawings, at least every two(2) feet and fastened

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The floor shall be of Nailcrete two,one-half (2%) inches thick
mixed in the following proportions: one (1) bag Nailcrete. two (2)
bags Portland Cement,four (4) cubic feet of sand, mixed at least
three (5) minutes and with Just enough water to give a plastic mix
and no more.

A hardwood floor of approximately two (2) inch strips of one (1)
inch material which shall be 0ak.or Hard Maple shall be laid over
this and prcperly nailed except in the Kitchen and Bath Room which
shall be tile of approximately the same quality as specified for the
front of the Fire Place.

All Joints between the tile and the wood shall be smooth and left
in a perfect condition.

The Hy-Rib shall be fastened to the I beams with clips as manu-

factured by Truscon or an approved equal.

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The roof shall be a two (2) inch slab with Hy-Rib. Steel Rods and
lailcrete . the same as specified for the first and second floors.

This slab shall be covered with a Tile Roof and shall be left
cmmplete in every respect. The root shall carry with it a guarantee
for at least twenty (20) years.

The Ridge Board shall be constructed of the same tile as the roof.
and shall be securely fastened to the roof and left in e workman like
manner.

The evetroughs shall be of number _____ gauge capper securely fast-
ened to the eves and given a good slope to the front if the house.

The down spouts shall be of the same gauge copper and shall be r

securely fastened to the wall and enter the Basement at least eighteen

(18) inches above the ground, and taken from there to a connectoon to
the sewer. The down spouts shall be of square or rectangular cross-
section. All Joints shall be properly soldered and left absolutely
water tight and in no way subJect to leaks.

The portion of the roof extending over the ends of the house shall
be reinforced exira with one-quarter (%)inch steel rods;perpendicular
to the rafters; spaced three (3) inches on centers and extending two
(2) feet past the first rafter.

The chimney shall be laid up past the eves and the vent for the

sewer shall be installed before the roof is poured.

SHEETING:

Sheeting on all exterior walls shall be of Masonite Structal
Insulantion,Gyp-Lap or an approved equal. Sheeting shall be se-
curely fastened to the steel studs as shown in the Steel Framing
manual for Architects and Builders, Bulletin # 11 Detail #31, and
their specifications;and shall.leave all Joints tight and all
sheeting securely fastened to the studs. The wire clips shall be

long enough to extend into the exterior brick and give a good bond.

PLASTWRING ON INTERIOR WALLS:

Plastering on interior wall shall be done on 3/8 inch copper
bearing Hy-Rib, securely fastened to the studs at least eighteen
(18) inch intervals. All Joints between the Hy-Rib shall lap at

least four (4) inches and be securely fastened at least eighteen

(18) inch intervals.

All inside corners shall be reinforced with Truscon Cornite

or an approved equal securely fastened to the 3/8 inch Hprib.

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All outside corners shall have Truscon or an approved equal
corner bead. This shall be securely fastened to the EggRib.

The plaster shall be Kelly Island or an approved equal. There
shall be three (3) coats applied and the third coat shall be given
a sand finish except in the bath room which shall have a white tile
on the wall five feet high and the remainder of the wall and the
ceiling shall have a sand finish as before specified.

All work shall be plumb, straight and true.

CPILIIEGS:

The ceiling of the first floor shall be of the same construction
as the side walls and the H1 Rib shall be securely fastened to the
I beams by clips as furnished by Truscon,cr an approved equal.

Ceilings of the second floor shall be suppcrted by three (3)
inch 6.4 pound channels which shall be securely fastened to the
rafters either directly or by suspension. The suspension member
1/4 inch steel rod. The H: Rib shall be fastened to the channels

as before specified.

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The steel shall be that Manufactured by "The Steel Frame House
Co" as described in their Bulletin #11 or an approved equal.

The sills shall be securely anchored to the foundation with
three-quarter (3/4) inch bolts at least every six (6) feet, the
anchor bolts shall extend into the foundation at least one (1)
foot.

In fastening all Joists to plates, Joists to sill, rafters to
ridge board or plate or studding to plates or sills, the Specifica-

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tions in the Steel Framing Manual for Architects and Builders,
Bulletin # 11 published by the Steel Frame House Company of
Pittsburg, Pa., shall govern, but there shall in no case be less
than two (2) three-quarter (5/4) inch bolts per menber which shall
be headed. .

In fastening the channels to the rafters for the ceiling of
the second floor the same method shall be used.

The contractor may submit as an alternate an Elictric Welded
Job if he wishes, in place of the angles and bolts.

All steel must be free from rust and have two (2) coats of

mineral paint before being shipped from the factory.

TILE FOR KITCHEN; BATH ROOM ; AND IN FRONT OF FIRTPLACE:
The tile shall be United States Quarry Tile Co., Sparta

Ceramic 00., or an approved equal.

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Stairs shall be of four (4) inch 5.4 pound channels with one
(1) inch bars threaded and bolted to the channels with a nut on
each side of the channels to hold them in place. These bars shall
be steel and spaced so as to give a seven (7) inch riser every
seven (7) inches.

The treads shall be made of Nailcrete with a two (2) inch slab
the same as specified for the roof.

The treads shall be covered with hard wood to match the floors.
The width of the hard wood tread shall be ten(10) inches.

 

 

EIRDONS:

Windows shall be Steel Casements of Truscon, Grenfire or an
approved equal, all window frames shall be set square and plump
and prcperly insulated so as to keep out wind, snow and rain.

Each window shall be equiped with Swing Type Screens and
arranged so that glass may be substituted for the screens and all
Joints must be tight. Windows shall be equiped with Geared under

Screen Adjuster f 25, Truscon manufacture.

The outside door on the front of the house shall be solid Oak
or an approved equal and shall have three (3) glass windows in its
top not lessthan six (6) inches by eighteen (18) inches. This
door shall be prcperly fitted to the steel frame and must work
utisfactory upon acceptance of the house by the Owner.

The outside grade door shall be of YelIOW-Pine or an approved
equal. It must fit as before specified.

The interior doors shall be of Oak or an approved equal and
must fit as before specified.

The door between the kitchen and dining room shall swing both
ways.

There shall be plastered arches between the kitchen and break-
fast room and also between the living room and dining room. These

shall be left, at completion in a satisfactory workman like manner.

INSULATION:
The under side of the rafters from the ridge down to the ceiling

of the second floor, the upper side of the channels supporting the

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ceiling shall be covered with Masonite or an approved equal
Insulating Board. All Joints shall be tight and the work left in
an entirely satisfactory manner.

In all exterior walls the partitions shall be filled with
Wool-Felt or an approved equal.

All windows shall be insulated with Wool-Felt and all Joints
shall be such as to allow no wind to come through.

All doors Opening to the atmosphere shall be weather stripped

and left in an entirely satisfactory manner.

EINISHING WOODWORK:

 

All doors, casings and mop boards shall be sanded smooth,
stained and varnished, with the highest quality of Varnish ob-
tainable, three (3) coats. the first and second coeds of Varnish
shall be sanded off smooth and the last coat shall be absolutely
clear and smooth.

The floors shall receive the same as specified for the above.

The kitchen woodwork shall be finished in glossy white Enamel,
receiving one (1) coat of filler and two (2) coats of Enamel.

The bath room's woodwork shall be finished in white the same
as specified for the kitchen. The Medicine closet shall receive

the same paint as above specified.

CUPBOARDS;VCHINA CLOSETS AND BOOK CASES:

 

The contractor shall allow dollars to

build cupboards, china closets and book cases.

OORHICE:

The contractor shall plaster on the under side of the eves

5 a'-"— —..u 4-

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with a neat cement mortar. This shall be left in a workman like

manner but need not be trowled anth.

HARDWARE:
The hardware used in this house shall be Sargent, Yale or an

approved equal. The contractor shall allow dollars

 

for the hardware to be used in this house.

GLASS:

 

Glass for basement windows shall be polished wire glass.

All other glass shall be AR Double Strength Sheet.

Sheet glass shall be free from all bubbles and waves, and also
free from all putty and paint marks at completion.

Contractor shall make good all broken glass at the completion
M'the building.

CLOTHES CHUTE:

Clothes chute shall be eighteen (18) inches square on the out
.ude and lined with sheet metal. All Joints and surface must be
absolutely smooth and have no sharp edges. Build up eighteen (18)
inches above second floor and leave opening in chute at first floor.
Finish outside of clothes chute to match woodwork of second floor

but it may be plastered in the kitchen.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIOHt.

SERVICE:

The service to this House shall be three (3) wire 110-220 volt
and shall be brought to the Basement in 1} inch conduits The service
switch shall be Bull Dog, Square D or an approved equal, sixty (60)
ampere switch. The service switch shall be set.in the Basement at

regulation height from the floor.

BARREL:
One (1). six (a) circuit, dead front distrubition pannel shall be
set near the main the.main switch in the Basement.The distrubition

pannel shall be Frank Adams or an approved equal.

CIRCUITS:

All work must be in rigid conduit. Size of conduit, size of wire
and number of wires in any conduit shall conform topthe underwriters
Specifications.e

Provide one (1) fifteen (15) ampere heater circuit in Bath Room.

Provide one (1) circuit for the garrage which shall leave the
Basement under ground with galvanized conduit and be run with lead

covered wire.

SWITCHES AND SWITCH PLATES:$
All switches shall be tumbler type. All cover plates for switches
and outlet plugs shall be Bakelite.

Contractor shall allow ' dollars for Fixtures.

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NOTE:
Anything not covered by these specifications must conform to the
Underwriters Specifications or Special City Rules.

PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS.

 

WASTE PIPE:

All waste pipe shall be of extra heavy C.I. properly traped and
vented according to the Plumbing Code of the City: but in no case
shall the vent pipe be less than four (4) inch 0.1. Install a ball

trap in Basement where sewer leaves .

COLD HARD WATER LINES:

 

All cold hard water lines shall be 5/4 inch run in a workman like
manner to the sink in the Kitchen, the Bath Room Lavatory and Closet.
laundry Tubs in the Basement and sill cocks, one on each side of the
house. The sill cocks shall be Crane. or an approved equal, Stop and
Waste valve shall be installed in these lines Just inside the build-

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HOT AND COLD SOFT WATER:

 

Hot and cold soft water lines shall be 3/4 inch,run,in a workman
like manner to the Kitchen sink, the Bath Room Lavatory and Tub and

the Laundry Tubs in the Basement.

WATER SOFTENER: .
The water softener shall be Crane-Warlo Electro-flatic having a

capacity of Onethousand rive hundred gallons, or an approved equal.

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The soft water heater shall be Electric similar to Crane number

0 38160 size 4.

PIXTURTS;

 

The Bath Tub shall be Crane number C 3308-LA six (6) foot tub
complete with shower attachments. or an approved equal.

Lavatory in Bath Room shall be Crane number C 270- 81, or an ap-
proved equal. It shall be equiped with hot and cold soft water con-
Incted to the double faucet and provisions made for a cold hard water
Quest of similar pattern.

Closet shall be Crane number C 10400 or an approved equal:

Kitchen sink shall,be Crane number 0 19188-L2 or an approved equal

Laundry Tubs in Basement shall be Crane number 0 21160 or an
”proved equal, with hot and cold soft water , cold hard water in each
tub.

Soap DishFhall be Crane number 0 25304 or an approved equal and
flwll.be installed en the wall side of thetef the tub conveniently?
above the tub in the wall. I

Toilet Paper Holder shall be Crane number 0 25360 or an approved
equal installed conveniently to the closet.

Two (2) Towel Bars ,thirty (30) inches long shall be Crane number
0 25170 or an approved equal shall be installed convenient to the
lavatory and bath tub as directed.

Medicine Cabinet shall be Crane number 0 26902 size 25% T 37% inches
or an approved equal, installed symetrically over lavatoryuMedicine
Cabinet shall have a plane mirror and plate glass shelves, it shall

be hung square an dtplumb.

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HEATING SPECIFICATIOflSr

The Heating Plant shall be American Radiator Company or an
approved equal Hot Water Heating Plant . The heating plant shall
carry with it a written guarantee that it will keep the house
at seventy-two (72) degrees F at all times.

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ROOF
Wind load 20 # per sq. ft.
Snow " 10 # " " ".
Concrete 16 # " " ".

Steel rafters 10 # " " ".

 

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Wind 20 x4 : so #
Snow 10 x 4 ; 40 #
Concrete 16 x 4 : 64 #
Steel 10 x l a; 10 #
Uniform load of 194 # per foot of rafter
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194 x 16.12 x 16.12 x 12 -_ 75600 " #
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USE A 5 " 10.0 # I BEAM
Reactions of rafters say 16000 # supported say 18' apart
16000 x 44 72000 # say 8000 #
From tables 4-12 xl%"xl/8" angles will support 12200 #

with out ties for 7',,but on account of plastering space studs

approximately 2' apart.

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Use a support in center of ridge beam

% 8000 x_;§- 1600 x32

16000

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From tables 2 - 1%" x1e" xl/S" angles will support 2550 # for an

6' column.
SECOID FLOOR
LOADS
Live 40 # per sq. ft.
Concrete 8 # " " " per inch thick.
Wood floor 6 f " " ".
Hy-Rib 1 # " " ".
Joist,steel 15 # " linear ft.
Take a 2%" floor, concrete weighs 20 # per sq. ft.

Space Joist 3.0'
SENDING MOIENT

Take length of 13.5'

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Take a 14.0' length
246 x14 x 14 x 12 72200
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s " I6000 " Use a 5.0" 10 # I beam
SHEAR
lax. Shear 246 x 7 = 1720 #

WEIGHT OF PARTITION
Steel lath
Plaster

Use 2 angles 1%"xlp" x 1/8"

3.0 $ per so. ft.
20.0 # " " "

Total weight per foot of partition 23.0 x 8 184 #

Maximum spacing 3.0' 184 x 3 552.0#
Angles O. K.

BaO'ARCH BSTWEEN LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM

§+2 x 1820 " :. 1590 35‘ 2 11v
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- 6 -+- 5 x 1820 _. 2050 # —; L,
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loment 2050 x 6 - 1820 x 2 : 4560 #
1590 x 4 - 1820 x 2 p 4540 #
g ,_ 4600 -.—. .288
a 16000 Use a 5" 10.0 # I beam

Which is also large enough for the plates
FIRST FLOOR

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Loads
‘ Live load 50 # per sq. ft.
( Concrete 8 # " " " per inch thick.
) Wood floor 6 # " " ".
; Hy-Rib 1 f " " ".
Steel Joist l5 # " linear ft.

Take a 2%" floor. Space Joist 3.0'
I Total load per sq. ft. 92.0 pounds
‘Tctal load per linear feet 92 x 3 276.0 #

Moment for a 14.0' span

 

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Moment for a 14.5' span

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SHEAR
276 x 7.0 = 1952 #

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