Wednesday, September 9, 2009

RE: Guard Rails

So, are there no-top-rail glazed guard rails in the US? If there are, they
are non-conforming, no?

The intent of the continuous top rail is to ensure that there is something
to stop falls if (for any reason) a light disappears ...

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Calvert [mailto:RichardC@lbbe.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:59 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: RE: Guard Rails

It bugged me enough I looked it up - it is the IBC - 2407.1.2

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Calvert [mailto:RichardC@lbbe.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 5:33 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: RE: Guard Rails

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I can't remember if this was IBC or CBC but there is something about how the
rail must span at least 3 panel sections so that if one breaks the other two
will act as temp support. I'm pretty sure it was the IBC.

-----Original Message-----
From: Thor Tandy [mailto:vicpeng@telus.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 4:16 PM
To: SEAInt
Subject: Guard Rails

Can anyone confirm for me, under any/all US codes, if a continuous top rail
is mandated on all glass "guard rail" systems? . if it's a judgement call
or if it's not even mentioned .

Thanks

Thor A. Tandy P.Eng, C.Eng, Struct.Eng, MIStructE
Victoria, BC
Canada


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