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R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent to Stairs and Ramps

Residential Code 2015 of New York State > 3 Building Planning > R308 Glazing > R308.4 Hazardous Locations > R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent to 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 to be a hazardous location.

Exceptions:
  1. Where 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 have a cross-sectional height of not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm).
  2. Glazing 36 inches (914 mm) or more measured horizontally from the walking surface.

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R308.4.6 Building Planning, Glazing Adjacent to Stairs and Ramps
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 ...
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, landings between flights of stairs and ramps shall be considered to be a hazardous location. Exceptions: Where glazing is adjacent to a walking ...
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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 60 inches (1524 mm) above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways ...
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to single glazing and all panes in multiple glazing. Glazing adjacent to stairways, landings and ramps within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally ...
2010 Residential Code of NY > 3 Building Planning > R308 Glazing > R308.4 Hazardous Locations
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