Testing & Approvals

Durarail USA Approvals

Durarail aluminum handrail and guard systems have been tested or evaluated to the applicable requirements of the following model Building Codes.

IBC (International Building Code), 2018

2.5″ Square Post Assemblies – Surface Mounted:

• 6 ft. Square Kit – Welded Picket Railing System

1.72″ Square Post Assemblies – Fascia Mounted:

• 5 ft. Square Glass In-fill Railing System

1.72″ Square Post Assemblies – Surface Mounted:

• 6 ft. Square Welded Picket Railing System

IBC (International Building Code), 2006

1.72″ Square Post Assemblies – Fascia Mounted:

• 6 ft. 1-Piece Round Welded Picket Railing System
• 5 ft. 1-Piece Round Glass In-fill Railing System
• 6 ft. 1-Piece Square Welded Picket Railing System
• 5 ft. 1-Piece Square Glass In-fill Railing System

1.72″ Square Post Assemblies – Deck Mounted:

• 6 ft. 1-Piece Round Welded Picket Railing System
• 5 ft. 1-Piece Round Glass In-fill Railing System
• 6 ft. 1-Piece Square Welded Picket Railing System
• 5 ft. 1-Piece Square Glass In-fill Railing System

2 ½” Square Post Assemblies:

• Component Glass-Round Top Rail Profile – Aluminum Guardrail Assembly
• Welded Picket-Round Top Rail Profile – Aluminum Guardrail Assembly
• Component Glass & Welded Picket-Square Top Rail Profile – Aluminum Guardrail Assemblies

IBC (International Building Code), 2000

1 5/8″ Square Post Assemblies:

• “Welded Picket” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly
• “Component Glass” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly
• “Fascia Mount – Component Glass” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly

IRC (International Residential Code), 2003

1 5/8″ Square Post Assemblies:

• 5ft. 1-Piece Welded Picket Railing System

BOCA (BOCA National Building Code), 1999

1 5/8″ Square Post Assemblies:

• “Component Glass” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly
• “Welded Picket” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly

UBC (Uniform Building Code, 1997)

1 5/8″ Square Post Assemblies:

• “Component Glass” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly
• “Welded Picket” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly

Durarail Canada Approvals

Durarail aluminum handrail and guard systems have been tested or evaluated to the applicable requirements of the following model Building Codes.

NBC (National Building Code of Canada, 2005)

1.72″ Square Post Assemblies – Fascia Mounted:

• 6 ft. 1-Piece Round Welded Picket Railing System
• 5 ft. 1-Piece Round Glass In-fill Railing System
• 6 ft. 1-Piece Square Welded Picket Railing System
• 5 ft. 1-Piece Square Glass In-fill Railing System

NBC (National Building Code of Canada, 1995)

1 5/8″ Square Post Assemblies:

• “Component Glass” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly
• “Welded Picket” Aluminum Guardrail Assembly

Some jurisdictions or consultants have design requirements greater than those stated in the applicable adopted Code. In these cases contact Excell Railing Systems. We can provide custom-designed aluminum railing systems to meet most design requirements.

Durarail railing products are manufactured by Excell Railing Systems.
For more information – If you have any questions or require a copy of a test document, please phone Excell Railing Systems toll-free at 866-999-7245 or send an e-mail.