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R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent Stairs and Ramps

2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 3 Building Planning > R308 Glazing > R308.4 Hazardous Locations > R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent Stairs and Ramps
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Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 36 inches (914 mm) above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways, landings between flights of stairs and ramps shall be considered a hazardous location.

Exceptions:
  1. When a rail is installed on the accessible side(s) of the glazing 34 to 38 inches (864 to 965 mm) above the walking surface.The rail shall be capable of withstanding a horizontal load of 50 pounds per linear foot (730 N/m) without contacting the glass and be a minimum of 11/2 inches (38 mm) in cross sectional height.
  2. Glazing 36 inches (914 mm) or more measured horizontally from the walking surface.

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2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 3 Building Planning > R308 Glazing > R308.4 Hazardous Locations > R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent Stairs and Ramps
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Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways ...
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Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 36 inches (914 mm) above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways ...
2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 3 Building Planning > R308 Glazing > R308.4 Hazardous Locations > R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent to Stairs and Ramps
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