If the design for seismic or wind you can use 1.33
Dr.hamida
----- Original Message -----From: RickSent: Friday, January 04, 2008 10:37 AMSubject: Handrail Loads vs Short TermI've never used a 1.33 increase on handrail components, but have one that doesnt calc out without it. Can handrail loads be considered short term?
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