Technical Specifications

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1.3 Limitations
All tests performed were to evaluate structural performance of the railing assembly to carry and
transfer imposed loads to the supports (posts). The test specimen evaluated included the pickets,
rails, rail brackets, aluminum posts (at one end only), and attachment to the supporting structure.
The support posts (at one end only) were conventional construction and not within the scope of
the evaluation. Conventional posts were therefore not a tested component and were included
in the test specimen only to facilitate anchorage of the rail brackets. Anchorage of support posts
to the supporting structure is not included in the scope of this testing and would need to be
evaluated separately.
Testing is limited to satisfying the IRC - One- and Two-Family Dwellings requirements of ICC-ES
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AC273.
1.4 Qualifications
Intertek-ATI has demonstrated compliance with ISO/IEC International Standard 17025 and is
consequently accredited as a Testing Laboratory (TL-144) by International Accreditation Service,
Inc. (IAS). Intertek-ATI is accredited to perform all testing reported herein.
1.5 Product Description
The Designer’s Image guardrail system is comprised of aluminum rails, pickets, and posts. Test
specimens consisted of one product color: Black. Drawings are included in Appendix A to verify
the overall dimensions and other pertinent information of the tested product, its components,
and any constructed assemblies.
1.6 Product Sampling
All materials used for testing were provided by Fortress Railing Products and were not
independently sampled.
1.7 Witnessing
There were no witnesses from Fortress Railing Products present for testing conducted and
reported herein.
1.8 Conditions of Testing
Unless otherwise indicated, all testing reported herein was conducted in a laboratory set to
maintain temperature in the range of 68 ± 4ºF and humidity in the range of 50 ± 5% RH.