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Code Compliance Research Report

CCRR-0335

Issue Date: 12-20-2019

Revision Date: 10-21-2020

Renewal Date: 12-31-2020

545 E. Algonquin Road • Arlington Heights • Illinois • 60005

intertek.com/building

PCA-101

Version: 21 December 2017 SFT-CCRR-OP-40b

DIVISION: 06 00 00 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

Section: 06 63 00 – Plastic Railings

REPORT HOLDER:

UFP Ventures II, Inc.

1801 East Lessard Street

Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

(608) 326-0900

www.Deckorators.com

REPORT SUBJECT:

Mineral-PVC Guardrail Systems

• 2x4

• Classic Grab & Go

• Contemporary Grab & Go

1.0 SCOPE OF EVALUATION

1.1 This Research Report addresses compliance with the

following Codes:

• 2018 and 2015 International Building Code® (IBC)

• 2018 and 2015 International Residential Code® (IRC)

NOTE: This report references 2018 Code sections. Previous

Code sections may differ.

1.2 Mineral-PVC Guardrail Systems have been evaluated

for the following properties:

• Structural Performance

• Durability

• Surface Burning Characteristics

1.3 Mineral-PVC Guardrail Systems have been evaluated

for the following uses:

• Guards intended for exterior use at or near the open

sides of elevated walking areas in buildings and

walkways, including stairs and ramps, as required by the

referenced codes.

• Guardrail systems referenced in this report may be used

in One- and Two-Family Dwellings regulated by the IRC

and all construction types regulated by the IBC in

accordance with IBC Section 705.2.2 and 2612.3 and

2015 IBC Section 1406.3, Exceptions 2 and 3. Guardrails

less than 42-inches-high are limited to use in One- and

Two-Family Dwellings (IRC). See Table 1 for additional

restrictions based upon Use and Occupancy

classification.

2.0 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Mineral-PVC Guardrail Systems comply with the Codes listed

in Section 1.1, for the properties stated in Section 1.2 and

uses stated in Section 1.3, when installed as described in this

report, including the Conditions of Use stated in Section 6.

3.0 DESCRIPTION

3.1 Mineral-PVC Guardrail Systems are guardrails under

the definitions of the referenced codes.

3.2 Level guards are provided in rail lengths up to 93

inches between supports and installed height of up to 42

inches. See Table 1 for qualified lengths and

configurations.

3.3 Stair guards are provided in rail lengths up to 68 inches

measured along the sloping length between supports and

an installed height of up to 42 inches at the leading edge of

the stair tread or landing. See Table 1 for qualified lengths

and configurations.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Issue Date: 12-20-2019 Revision Date: 10-21-2020 Renewal Date: 12-31-2020 DIVISION: 06 00 00 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES Section: 06 63 00 – Plastic Railings REPORT HOLDER: UFP Ventures II, Inc. 1801 East Lessard Street Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 (608) 326-0900 www.Deckorators.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 3.4 The Mineral-PVC Guardrail Systems are an assemblage of an extruded mineral-PVC (M-PVC) material along with other metal and plastic parts. The M-PVC and plastic parts are produced in multiple colors. Guardrail systems include: 3.4.1 2x4 M-PVC Guardrail System (see Figures 1, 5-9), comprised of a single coextruded profile used for both the top and bottom rail. See Table 1 and Figures 23-31 for approved balusters. 3.4.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 3 of 12 5.2.6 4x4 conventional wood posts, Deckorators Deck Post Mounts, LMT Blu-Mount posts, and LMT LC Galvanized posts may be covered by M-PVC post sleeves, decorative caps, and moldings. 6.3 Compatibility of fasteners and other metallic components with the supporting structure, including chemically treated wood, is not within the scope of this report. 5.2.7 Support blocks are installed between the bottom rail and the deck surface.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 4 of 12 9.0 OTHER CODES This section is not applicable 10.0 CODE COMPLIANCE RESEARCH REPORT USE 10.1 Approval of building products and/or materials can only be granted by a building official having legal authority in the specific jurisdiction where approval is sought. 10.2 Code Compliance Research Reports shall not be used in any manner that implies an endorsement of the product by Intertek. 10.3 Reference to the https://bpdirectory.intertek.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Guardrail System Classic Grab & Go Contemporary Grab & Go 2x4 Page 5 of 12 TABLE 1 – QUALIFIED GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS AND USE CATEGORIES Guardrail Guardrail Support Post Baluster Type Dimensions1 LMT Blu-Mount or 92 in. x 42 in. Level Wood Post3 (Inline/Angled) 86 in. x 42 in. Deckorators Deck Post Mount 1.25 in Square LMT Blu-Mount or Stair 67 in. x 42 in. Wood Post3 or Deckorators Deck Post Mount Level 92 in. x 36 in. (Inline/Angled) LMT LC Galvanized 1.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 6 of 12 TABLE 2 – FASTENING SCHEDULE FOR 2X4 M-PVC GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS Connection Fastener Rail Bracket to Post (Level Inline) Three #10-16 by 2 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws Rail Bracket to Post (Angled) Four #10-16 by 2 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws Rail Bracket to Post (Stair) Four #10-16 by 2 in. (0.133 in.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 7 of 12 FIGURE 1 – 2X4 M-PVC GUARDRAIL SYSTEM FIGURE 2 – CLASSIC GRAB & GO M-PVC GUARDRAIL SYSTEM FIGURE 3 – CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO M-PVC GUARDRAIL SYSTEM 545 E. Algonquin Road • Arlington Heights • Illinois • 60005 intertek.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 8 of 12 FIGURE 4 –POST SLEEVE FIGURE 5 – 2X4 RAIL PROFILE FIGURE 6 – 2X4 RAIL BRACKET – LEVEL INLINE FIGURE 7 – 2X4 RAIL BRACKET – LEVEL ANGLED FIGURE 8 – 2X4 RAIL BRACKET – STAIR FIGURE 9 – 2X4 HINGE PLATE – STAIR & ANGLED 545 E. Algonquin Road • Arlington Heights • Illinois • 60005 intertek.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 9 of 12 FIGURE 10 – CLASSIC GRAB & GO TOP RAIL PROFILE FIGURE 11 – CLASSIC GRAB & GO BOTTOM RAIL / CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO RAIL PROFILE FIGURE 12 – CLASSIC GRAB & GO TOP RAIL BRACKET – LEVEL INLINE FIGURE 13 – CLASSIC GRAB & GO BOTTOM RAIL / CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO RAIL BRACKET – LEVEL INLINE FIGURE 14 – 22.5° ANGLE BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO BOTTOM RAIL / CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO RAIL FIGURE 15 – 22.5° ANGLE BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO TOP RAIL 545 E.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 10 of 12 FIGURE 16 – 45° ANGLE BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO BOTTOM RAIL / CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO FIGURE 17 – 45° ANGLE BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO TOP RAIL FIGURE 18 – UPPER STAIR BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO TOP RAIL FIGURE 19 – LOWER STAIR BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO TOP RAIL FIGURE 20 – UPPER STAIR BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO BOTTOM RAIL / CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO FIGURE 21 – LOWER STAIR BRACKET – CLASSIC GRAB & GO BOTTOM RAIL / CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO 54
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 11 of 12 FIGURE 22 – CLASSIC GRAB & GO M-PVC BALUSTER PROFILE FIGURE 23 – ARC ALUMINUM BALUSTER FIGURE 24 – BAROQUE ALUMINUM BALUSTER FIGURE 25 – TRADITIONAL ALUMINUM BALUSTER FIGURE 26 – CLASSIC ALUMINUM BALUSTER FIGURE 27 – CLASSIC BALUSTER CONNECTOR (2X4 GUARDRAIL LEVEL APPLICATIONS) FIGURE 28 – CLASSIC BALUSTER CONNECTOR (2X4 GUARDRAIL STAIR APPLICATIONS) FIGURE 29 – ESTATE ALUMINUM BALUSTER 545 E.
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Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 12 of 12 FIGURE 30 – ESTATE BALUSTER CONNECTOR (LEVEL) FIGURE 31 – ESTATE BALUSTER ADAPTOR (STAIR) FIGURE 32 – HOLLOW BALUSTER CONNECTOR (LEVEL) FIGURE 33 – HOLLOW BALUSTER ADAPTOR (STAIR) 545 E. Algonquin Road • Arlington Heights • Illinois • 60005 intertek.