Technical Specifications

Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-1104 Page 2 of 8
545 E. Algonquin Road • Arlington Heights • Illinois • 60005
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PCA-101
Version: 21 December 2017 SFT-CCRR-OP-40b
4.4 The PVC materials used in the railing systems have a
flame spread index not exceeding 200 when tested in
accordance with ASTM E84-13a, as required by AC 174.
5.0 INSTALLATION
Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
installation instructions and this report. Where differences
occur between this report and the manufacturer’s installation
instructions, this report shall govern.
5.1 Railing assemblies consist of top and bottom rails with
pre-routed holes to receive balusters. Steel railing
reinforcements are inserted in the top rails during
assembly (see Table 1).
5.2 Steel railing reinforcements are inserted in the posts
during assembly (see Table 1).
5.3 The top and bottom rails are attached directly to
structural posts utilizing mounting brackets and fasteners
as stipulated in Table 2.
5.4 Post Anchorage:
5.4.1 The post insert shall be installed with the open side
parallel with the rail length.
5.4.2 The steel post inserts (Figure 5) with the steel post
base attachment plate (Figure 7) in the bottom shall be
attached to the supporting structure using eight 1/4 inch
diameter anchoring bolts. The type and length of anchor
bolts shall be suitable for the material and condition of the
supporting structure. See 6.0 CONDITONS OF USE for
additional requirements.
6.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
6.1 Installation must comply with this Research Report,
the manufacturer’s published installation instructions, and
the applicable Code. In the event of a conflict, this report
governs.
6.2 Guards recognized in this report and regulated by the
IBC or IRC are limited to exterior use in One- and Two-
Family Dwellings under the IRC, and residential use groups
under the IBC that permit construction in accordance with
the IRC.
6.3 Anchorage of the structural post is not within the
scope of this report and is subject to evaluation and
approval by the building official. Anchors must satisfy the
design load requirements specified in Chapter 16 of the
building code and must meet the following minimum
requirements:
6.3.1 A minimum of eight anchor bolts must be used and
located in the pre-drilled holes in the structural post base.
6.3.2 The anchors must have a minimum nominal
diameter equal to 1/4 inch. The type and length of anchor
bolts is dependent upon the material and condition of the
supporting structure and is not within the scope of this
report.
6.3.3 When the supporting structure is a wood-framed
deck, installation must include anchorage to suitable
structural framing. Decking is not considered structural
framing and anchorage to decking alone is not an approved
installation method.
6.3.4 Where required by the building official, engineering
calculations and details shall be provided. The calculations
shall verify that the anchorage and supporting structure
complies with the Building Code for the type and condition
of the supporting construction.
6.4 Compatibility of fasteners and other metallic
components with the supporting structure, including
chemically treated wood, is not within the scope of this
report.
6.5 Only those types of fasteners and fastening methods
described in this report have been evaluated for the
installation of the railing systems; other methods of
attachment are outside the scope of this report.
6.6 Compatibility of the supporting construction materials
with all fasteners, metal post mount components, and
other hardware components are subject to approval by the
Code Official.
6.7 Model 1121660 PVC Rail Systems reported herein are
manufactured by Shanghai Longjie Plastics Co., Ltd. in
Shanghai, China in accordance with the manufacturer’s
approved quality control system with inspections by
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (AA-647).