How high is a balustrade in Australia?
In general, the following regulations for balustrade height remain the same across Australia: Balustrade height for balconies – Since most balconies are more than 1 meters above the ground, Australian regulations require them to have balustrades that are at least 1 meter high.
What is the minimum height for a handrail?
34 inches
(6) The height of handrails shall be not less than 34 inches nor more than 38 inches from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
What is the legal height for balustrade NZ?
Heights: Balustrades (stair barriers) have a minimum height set at 900mm, differing from the 1000mm minimum height anywhere else in the house, including stair landings*.
At what height does a platform require a railing?
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) requires every opensided floor or platform 6 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level to be guarded by a standard railing or the equivalent on all open sides, except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.
How high does a deck balustrade need to be?
For low-level decking, balustrades should be a minimum of 900mm higher than the deck. For high-level decking, they should be at least 1100mm high. In addition, regulations state that for domestic use, handrails should be a minimum of 900mm above the parapet of the deck, and for commercial use, 1100mm.
What height should glass balustrade be?
Building regulation standards require framed glass balustrades to be minimum 1.1m high, while we recommend a maximum height of 1.2m for each glass panel.
What height should a balcony handrail be?
1100mm high
For low-level decking, balustrades should be a minimum of 900mm higher than the deck. For high-level decking, they should be at least 1100mm high. In addition, regulations state that for domestic use, handrails should be a minimum of 900mm above the parapet of the deck, and for commercial use, 1100mm.
What is the legal height of a balcony railing?
The current Building Code of Australia (BCA) requires that balustrades, among other things, meet a minimum height requirement of one metre and all newly constructed strata plans must adhere to this requirement (if the balcony upon which the balustrade sits is more than one metre above the finished ground level).
What is the maximum height without railing?
30-inch
He’d made a point of building his deck so as to stay under the 30-inch requirement–which is the maximum deck height you can have without a railing.
How far apart should balustrade posts be?
The following simple rules apply for horizontal wire balustrading: Maximum height of any wire balustrade is 4 mtr. (deck to ground level) Maximum spacing for wires is 100mm, but to be safe we prefer 80mm as it allows posts further apart with less tension. When pulled apart, the maximum gap cannot be more than 125mm.
What is the minimum height of a balustrade in New Zealand?
In New Zealand the balustrade height is governed by Table 1 of Section F4 “safety from Falling” of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) and relates to the specific situation (read below for more details). Basic advice is that if you are able to fall more than 1m in or around your home use a 1000mm high balustrade.
How high should the balustrade and handrail be?
We find in most instances our customers prefer the balustrade to be 1000mm to 1100mm high on internal landings and around internal voids. Wall handrail heights on the raking part of stairs should be between 900mm to 1000mm, measured from the pitch line of the stairs to the top of the handrail. Important point to note!
What are the regulation requirements for balustrades?
When looking at the regulation requirements, there are a few important factors that need to be highlighted. One of these is the height requirements for the balustrade which can vary depending on the location of installation. In short, if there is an opening where people could fall 1 metre or more then you will require a balustrade.
Do I need a balustrade on my balcony?
A balustrade is needed wherever there is a drop of more than a metre, such as on a deck, staircase or balcony. The NZ Building Code clause F4 says that “a barrier is needed when someone could fall one metre or more.” If the fall is greater than one metre, an approved balustrade must be installed.