6.5.1
Unless otherwise specified in the contract documents, erection marks shall be applied to the structural steel members by painting or other suitable means.
6.5.2
Bolt assemblies and loose bolts, nuts, and washers shall be shipped in separate closed containers according to length and diameter, as applicable. Pins and other small parts and packages of bolts, nuts, and washers shall be shipped in boxes, crates, kegs, or barrels. A list and description of the material shall appear on the outside of each closed container.
Commentary
In most cases, bolts, nuts, and other components in a fastener assembly can be shipped loose in separate containers. However, there are exceptions:
- • ASTM F3125/F3125M Grades F1852 and F2280 twist-off-type tension-control bolt assemblies must be assembled and shipped in containers according to grade, length, and diameter.
- • Galvanized ASTM F3125/F3125M Grade A325 and A325M bolts and their corresponding ASTM A563 or A563M nuts must be shipped in the same container according to length and diameter.
See these ASTM standards for the applicable requirements and the RCSC Specification for further explanation.