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Note: A Newer Version of this is located in GLASS IN HANDRAILS AND GUARDS – FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8TH EDITION (2023) 2407.1 Materials. Glass used in a handrail, guardrail or guard section shall be laminated glass constructed of fully tempered or heat-strengthened glass and shall comply with Category … Continue readingGlass in Handrails and Guards – Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

Note: A Newer Version of this is located in LOADS ON HANDRAILS AND GUARDS – FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8TH EDITION (2023) 1607.8.1 Handrails and guards. Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a linear load of 50 pounds per linear foot (plf) (0.73 kN/m) in accordance … Continue readingLoads on Handrails and Guards – Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

Note: A Newer Version of this is located in GUARDs – FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8TH EDITION (2023) 1015.1 General.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 … Continue readingGuards – Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

SECTION 1014 HANDRAILS Note: A Newer Version of this is located in Handrails – FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8TH EDITION (2023) 1014.1 Where required. Handrails serving flights of stairways, ramps, stepped aisles and ramped aisles shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with Section 1607.8. Handrails required for flights of stairways by Section 1011.11 shall comply with Sections 1014.2 through 1014.9. Handrails required for ramps by Section … Continue readingHandrails – Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

Note: A Newer Version of this is located in DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES – FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8TH EDITION (2023) SECTION 1010 DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES 1010.1 Doors. Means of egress doors shall meet the requirements of this section. Doors serving a means of egress system shall meet … Continue readingDoors, Gates and Turnstiles – Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

R4501.17 Residential swimming barrier requirement. Residential swimming pools shall comply with Sections R4501.17.1 through R4501.17.3. Exception: A swimming pool with an approved safety pool cover complying with ASTM F1346. R4502.17.1 Outdoor swimming pools. Outdoor swimming pools shall be provided with a barrier complying with R4501.17.1.1 through R4501.17.1.14. R4501.17.1.1 The top of … Continue readingResidential swimming barrier requirement – Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)