Aesthetically pleasing, clean and one of the biggest architectural trends, the glass railing is fast gaining popularity as a go-to safeguard barrier for modern construction. It’s not only a widely used structural component for safeguard applications, but one with many variables and configurations that changes the way that they need to be analyzed in order …
The 2015/2018 International Residential Code (IRC)… contains railing guidelines similar to those found in the Florida Building Code 6th & 7th Edition (2017, 2020). Below are selected regulations from the 2018 IRC for reference as they are typically used on our safeguard projects. Helpful 2018 IRC PDF also appears by clicking here (courtesy Safebuilt Colorado) …
There’s more to consider when designing interior glass than just how it looks. Turns out there are quite a few design and safety factors to adhere to. In accordance with both the International and Florida Building Codes (IBC 2018 & FBC 2017/2020): Regarding differential horizontal movement: (Section 2403.4) Interior Glazed Areas: Where interior glazing is …
Designing Interior Glass? Here are some engineering code items to consider Read More »
