2007/08/29 Council Agenda Packet

E. Technical Specifications: Technical Specifications: Railings shall meet all applicable City of Everett codes. Length of each railing shall be 96 inches. At each end vertical post cross sections shall be 2 by 2 inches and shall have '/2 inch base plates on each vertical post to allow for surface mounting with 3/8 inch fasteners. Horizontal rail cross sections shall be 11/2 by 11/2 inches. The top of the upper horizontal rail shall be 42 inches above finished grade. The bottom of the lower horizontal rail shall be less than 4 inches above finished grade. Railing interior elements shall be a minimum of 3 by 3 inch. Maximum opening between all balusters and rails shall be 4 inches (4 inch sphere rule). Decorative elements may be used in addition to or in place of balusters if they comply with the requirements for minimum cross sections and maximum openings. The railing shall be installed along the west side of the 17th Street Plaza at Grand Avenue Park. Railing sections shall be fastened to each at the top horizontal rails. Railings shall be durable and shall pose no threat to public safety. Sharp points and edges shall be avoided. Railings shall be able to withstand human contact and adverse weather conditions. The railings shall have surfaces from which graffiti can be easily cleaned or removed. F. Installation: Artist shall submit specifications to the Parks Department Project Manager. Artist shall provide for transportation of the railings to Grand Avenue Park. The general contractor will be responsible for installation of the railings. Artist shall coordinate construction and installation of the railings with the Parks Department Project Manager and the general contractor. S:\CMorris\Public Art\1%Art Projects 2007\Grand Avenue Railing\Contract with Paul Case for Decorative J Railing.doc