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// CODE SNIPPET

1607.8.1.1 Concentrated Load

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 16 Structural Design > 1607 Live Loads > 1607.8 Loads on Handrails, Guards, Grab Bars and Seats > 1607.8.1 Handrails and Guards > 1607.8.1.1 Concentrated Load

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Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of 200 pounds (0.89 kN) in accordance with Section 4.5.1.1 of ASCE 7.

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