Technical Specifications
Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-1104 Page 4 of 8
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PCA-101
Version: 21 December 2017 SFT-CCRR-OP-40b
TABLE 1 – GUARDRAIL ASSEMBLIES AND CODE OCCUPANCIES
Guard
System
Rail Inserts
Rail Brackets
Balusters
Guardrail
Dimensions
(1)
Code Occupancy
Classification
Top
Bottom
1121660
PVC
Top: Steel (Fig.
6)
Post: Steel
(Fig. 5)
PVC PVC PVC (Fig. 4) 68.5” by 36”
The use shall be limited to
one-and two-family
dwellings in accordance with
the IRC and residential use
groups under the IBC that
permit construction in
accordance with the IRC.
1. Guardrails are qualified up to and including the listed maximum guardrail system dimensions for use in the referenced Code
Occupancy Classification. Guardrail lengths are actual railing lengths, i.e. clear space between supports.
TABLE 2 – FASTENING SCHEDULE
Connection Fastener
Rail Bracket to Post
Four #10 x 3/4 Zinc coated, carbon steel, self-drive, pan-head screws
Rail Bracket to Rail
Two #10 x 1-1/2” stainless steel, self-drive, pan-head screws
Support Block to Rail One #10 x 1-1/2” stainless steel, self-drive, pan-head screws
Foot Block to Bottom Rail Four #10 x 3/4 Zinc coated, carbon steel, self-drive, pan-head screws
Figure 1 – Top Rail (unit: mm) Figure 2 – Bottom Rail (unit: mm)