At Barfield Fence and Fabrication we pride ourselves on quality as well as innovation. Gates, fences and rail are everywhere, and because of this they become invisible. You walk through gates and beside fences every day without noticing them.
Do you remember what the last gate you walked through looked like?
Pushing the Envelope
At Barfield Fence and Fabrication our goal is to make a unique and elegant product that you remember. A product that stands above the competition. Not just a boundary, but a piece of art.
That is what the name Barfield Fence means – custom, conceptual, unique. Our railing, fence and architectural aluminum are designed and built on premises. After being built in our fabrication area, all of our products are painted on site in our powder coating facility. This is just a part of our 25,000 square foot facility. We control every aspect of the job, from fabrication to installation. This is how we build our products to the very best standard.
Glass railings have become a popular architectural feature in the United States and Europe, valued for their aesthetic appeal, functionality, and versatility. While the basic principles of using glass railings are consistent across both continents, there are notable differences in design trends, regulatory standards, and … Continue readingThe Use of Glass Railings: A Comparative Study Between the US and Europe
1607.9 Loads on handrails, guards, grab bars and seats. Handrails and guards shall be designed and constructed for the structural loading conditions set forth in Section 1607.9.1. Grab bars, shower seats and accessible benches shall be designed and constructed for structural loading conditions set forth in Section 1607.9.2. 1607.9.1 Handrails and guards. … Continue readingLoads on Handrails and Guards – FBC 8th (2023)
SECTION 1010DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES 1010.1 General. Doors in the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1010.1.1 through 1010.3.5. Exterior exit doors shall also comply with the requirements of Section 1022.2. Gates in the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1010.4 through 1010.4.1. Turnstiles in the … Continue readingDOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES – FBC 8TH (2023)
SECTION 1015 – GUARDS 1015.1 General. Guards shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1015.2 through 1015.7. Operable windows with sills located more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above finished grade or other surface below shall comply with Section 1015.8. 1015.2 Where required. Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines, equipment platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps and landings … Continue readingGUARDS – FBC 8TH (2023)
