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1607.8.1 Handrails and Guards

Building Code 2015 of Utah > 16 Structural Design > 1607 Live Loads > 1607.8 Loads on Handrails, Guards, Grab Bars, Seats and Vehicle Barriers > 1607.8.1 Handrails and Guards

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Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a linear load of 50 pounds per linear foot (plf) (0.73 kN/m) in accordance with Section 4.5.1 of ASCE 7. Glass handrail assemblies and guards shall also comply with Section 2407.

Exceptions:

For one- and two-family dwellings, only the single concentrated load required by Section 1607.8.1.1 shall be applied.
In Group I-3, F, H and S occupancies, for areas that are not accessible to the general public and that have an occupant load less than 50, the minimum load shall be 20 pounds per foot (0.29 kN/ m).

1607.8.1.1 Concentrated Load

Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of 200 pounds (0.89 kN) in accordance with Section 4.5.1 of ASCE 7.

1607.8.1.2 Intermediate Rails

Intermediate rails (all those except the handrail), balusters and panel fillers shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of 50 pounds (0.22 kN) in accordance with Section 4.5.1 of ASCE 7.

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