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Importance of Railings: Safety, Compliance, and Industry Standards

This segment highlights the critical role of railing connections in safety and compliance. It discusses how flashing failures can jeopardize structural integrity and emphasizes the necessity for meticulous attention to railing specifications. Key topics include acceptance criteria for engineering and testing, relevant code compliance, and the significant findings from Virginia Tech and Washington State reports. The information serves as a vital resource for marketing and selling premium vinyl railings, ensuring adherence to prescriptive codes and standards.

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Importance of Railings: Safety, Compliance, and Industry Standards

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  1. Connections are Critical Element...

  2. Flashing Can Fail...

  3. Railings also Require Attention

  4. MSNBC Video Segment (7 Min.)

  5. Acceptance Criteria • Engineering • Testing • Code Compliance/Application

  6. Railing Applications vs. Testing Criteria (Code Enforcement) Railing Specs AC-174 - PDF

  7. Live Loads For Deckingand 2.5 Safety Factors for Railing Virginia Tech Testing Report Washington State Reports

  8. JLC Strong Rail Post Connections

  9. Craig’s ATI Stuff Here

  10. JLC - Manufactured Deck Railing Article

  11. Tribune Porch Probe Article

  12. Prescriptive Code DCA 6 Standards (.PDF) Fairfax County (.PDF) • Minimum Details and Specifications for Permitted Residential Decks; Frank Woeste and Joe Loferski.

  13. http://www.b4ubuild.com/links/codes.shtml

  14. Additional Listee Requirements Why this is important in the marketing and selling of premium vinyl railings? CCRR VS. ESR (.PDF) ATI Deck & Handrail Certification CP-140

  15. Special Thanks:VEKA, Simpson, ATI, Virginia Tech, Joe Loferski and Frank Woeste, JLC Magazine, Hid Fast, American Wood Council and ICC.

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