Low Level Railings

900mm high for low level railing and screens. Use this hight for:

• Low level decks
• Patios
• Garden screen
• Installs where falls are less than 600mm (2ft)

Fall Protection Minimum Heights:

• Railings in domestic and residential areas (including outdoor roofs and balconies) must be at least 1.1 meters (1100 mm) high.
• This height provides protection from falling on any installs over 600mm high (2ft)

When it comes to railings and balustrades in the UK, there
are specific loading requirements to ensure safety and structural integrity.
Let’s explore these guidelines:

Minimum Horizontal Imposed
Loads:

0.36kN/m2 – Internal Residential or
Low level less than 600mm

0.74kN/m2 – External Residential
Balconies or fall more than 600mm

1.50kN/m2 – Commercial applications

3.00kN/m2 – Stadiums

We will design the system based on the above guidelines ensuring
glass specifications and Mounting options meet these requirements.  Remember, compliance with these loading
requirements ensures the safety and stability of railings and balustrades. If
you have specific project requirements, consulting with a structural engineer
or building professional is advisable.

Maximum Gap Width:

• Any railing used on stairs, balconies, or other elevated areas must have gaps (spaces between vertical elements) of under 99 mm in all directions. This requirement ensures that children cannot pass through the gaps.
• Specifically, a sphere with a diameter of 100 mm (approximately 4 inches) should not be able to pass through any gap. Therefore, upright bars or balusters must be spaced no more than 99 mm apart.

• When designing handrails for stairs, the same 100 mm sphere rule applies. The handrail itself must be at least 900 mm high.
• For fall protection, any drop greater than 600 mm (2 feet) must be guarded by a rail or balustrade.