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How high should industrial handrail be designed?
When it comes to constructing handrail, there are a surprising number of regulations that apply.
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In accordance with AS1428.1-2009 Clause 10.3 (f), ramps that intersect at a property boundary need to be set back by a minimum of 900mm so that the handrail (compliant to Clause 12) and TGSI’s do not protrude into the transverse path of travel.
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Project Background
A new ministry facility was desperately needed by the Kenmore Baptist Church having grown to its current size of 3,000 people.
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The $30 million redevelopment of the Superyacht Marina at Rozelle, Sydney involved the rearrangement of marina pontoons, an increase in the size of the car park and the use of outdoor areas for seating associated with the marine uses
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Due to growing concern about pedestrian and cycling safety, the Australian Government’s National Capital Authority (NCA) required a temporary safety barrier along the shared path on the western span of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
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As per figure 1 handrails complying to BCA clause D2.17, a, iii, like our AR110 and AR140 configurations, must be installed on a substrate that allows a minimum 1000mm between handrails as stated in AS1428.1-2009 clause 6.3 and BCA clause D1.6, B, i.
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A toeboard system is to be installed on walkways where;
- There is no permanent structure with 10 mm of the edge
- An object could fall to where persons have access to the area below the walkway.
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In accordance with AS1428.1 12 (a), handrails and balustrades shall not encroach into required circulation spaces i.e. a clear, unobstructed area, enabling persons using mobility aids to manoeuvre.
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A kerbrail system is required on ramps and their intermediate landings;
- Whenever the ramp is deemed public access
- Or otherwise required.
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In accordance with the NCC/BCA D2.16, a continuous balustrade or other barrier must be provided along the side of any ramp when any level of the ramp is 1m above the surface beneath.
