Building Codes

This has become a very controversial issue with much confusion over interpretation. There are numerous installations which are glass rail...

This article was originally published in NOMMA’s Fabricator Magazine, January/February 2003 The confusion over handrail bracket clearance has plagued our...

A4.24 Grab Bars, and Tub and Shower Seats A4.24.1 General. Many people with disabilities rely heavily upon grab bars to maintain...

The 2000 International Residential Code (IRC) states that guardrails . . . shall not be constructed with horizontal members or other...

Guardrail Location Requirements IRC — 30″ above floor or grade below on open-sided walking surfaces. — On open sides of...

Q: Some of our wall mount rails return back to the wall where they terminate but may not actually touch....

Building Codes 101, Part II: ICC and Building Codes Where the first part of this webinar series provided an overview...

There are two primary references that have been used throughout the country in relation to accessibility: ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable...

Most municipalities and local code bodies do not write code – they adopt model codes prepared by various code bodies....

The simple answer is “yes.” However, you will need to confirm with your local jurisdiction as to which version of...

NFPA Code brackets NFPA 101 has a different clearance requirement for handrail than does the IBC, ADA and ANSI. Their requirement is...

Required clearance between a handrail and other building elements continues to confound and confuse. Here’s a quick review of where present...

1910.29 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices 1910.29(a) General Requirements. The employer must: 1910.29(a)(1) Ensure each fall protection...

My understanding is that you can not apply an IRC reference to a commercial building. What are the details of...