Steel Fixed Guardrails for Metal Decks (Modular)

The Steel Fixed Modular Guardrails are the perfect solution for combining form and function with distinctive styling that compliments building architecture. The system is available in Permanent Straight and Curved designs, and all components are Galvanized. The system is assembled right on-site to ensure an accurate fit that maintains a uniform appearance throughout the installation, all this while being fully OSHA compliant. Powdercoat Safety Yellow option is also available, please contact us.

NOTE: Please refer to the ‘Selections Explained‘ tab on this page for help with the selections below.

$1,086.60

OSHA / Cal-OSHA Compliance
Type of System
Size of Permanent Base Plate
If your roof type is not shown in the above selection, please Contact Us for a quote
Total Length of System (ft.)
90° Corners
Adjustable Corners (other than 90°)
Open Ends (Freestanding)
Open Ends (Wall Mounted)
Adjustable Safety Gate 17"-48"
SKU: GAR-SGFIXED-KIT Category: Tags: ,

Description

The Steel Fixed Modular Guardrails are the perfect solution for combining form and function with distinctive styling that compliments building architecture. The system is available in Permanent Straight and Curved designs, and all components are Galvanized. The system is assembled right on-site to ensure an accurate fit that maintains a uniform appearance throughout the installation, all this while being fully OSHA compliant. Powdercoat Safety Yellow option is also available, please contact us.

When building aesthetics are as important as addressing fall protection needs, the Steel Modular Guardrail System offers many enhanced solutions. The system railings offer clean sight lines, upscale styling, permanent design. Common applications are flat roof fall protection along the leading edge of roof perimeters, ladder access points, roof hatches, skylight guarding and more. Our guardrail systems are also used on loading docks, shipping pit protection, warehouse traffic lanes, crowd control, pier and rail yard protection and much more.

OSHA COMPLIANCE: This guardrail system requires to meet a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N), and has a maximum spacing between uprights/stanchions of 10 feet on center (120 inches or 3.04 meters). OSHA 1910.29(b) and 1926.502(b).
CAL/OSHA COMPLIANCE: This guardrail system if installed in the state of California or Washington, requires a maximum spacing between uprights/stanchions of 8 feet on center (96 inches or 2.44 meters). Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209. WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • OSHA compliant and third-party verified when installed correctly
  • A modular system consisting of straight galvanized pipe and a wide variety of fittings that can be used to build about anything one can imagine
  • Choose from three different predrilled stanchions, straight, inclined, or curved
  • Can be used with standing seam metal deck base plates.
  • Hot dipped galvanized finish for long-lasting value
  • Rails or pipes can be powder coated in a wide variety of colors.
  • Easy to cut and assembly using the included set screws
  • Pipes cut to fit on-site for the absolute perfect fit regardless of the application
  • Thick-walled pipe and fittings for extra durability and low cost of ownership
  • Uses S-5U profiled Metal Roof Clamps to attach base plates to the standing seam

**CAUTION WARNING** This is a fall protection system. The system must be used in strict conformance with the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. You can download the system manuals from the 'Downloads' tab. You are also encouraged to contact us in case of any questions.

Below is only an excerpt and comparison of the requirements for use. Please refer to the Manufacturer’s User & Instruction Manual in the ‘Downloads’ tab to find full and complete information about the Steel Fixed Guardrails (Modular).

STEP 1 – OSHA COMPLIANCE​

Fixed or Permanent Guardrails - Compliance Fixed or Permanent Guardrails - Compliance
System WILL BE installed/used in California/Washington
8ft. on center (96in. or 2.4m)
System is NOT installed/used in California/Washington
10ft. on center (120in. or 3m)

STEP 2 – TYPE OF SYSTEM

Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails (Modular) Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails (Modular)
Straight Railing System Curved Railing System

STEP 3 – SIZE OF PERMANENT BASE PLATE

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Metal Deck Base Plate
(12″)
Metal Deck Base Plate
Adjustable (16″ to 18″)
Metal Deck Base Plate
Adjustable (18″ to 20″)
Metal Deck Base Plate
Adjustable (21″ to 24″)
Uses S-5U profiled Metal Roof Clamps to attach base plates to the standing seam.
Fits vertical standing seams, about 85% of roofs.

STEP 4 – TOTAL LENGTH OF SYSTEM (ft.)

Steel Fixed Guardrails (Modular)
Total Length of System (ft.)
This is the total span of your system from start to end of a single run, including corners and angle bends.
(above picture is only an example to help you calculate the length of your system)

 

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 7

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90° Corners
To bend the guardrail system at a 90-degree angle. This includes a pair of 90-degree elbows.
Adjustable Corners (other than 90°)
To bend the guardrail system at any angle other than a 90 degree angle. This includes a pair of swivel brackets.
Open Ends (Freestanding)
Number of open ends that require to be closed with an end bracket. If no selection is made, this material will not be included.

STEP 8

STEP 9

Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails (Modular) - Wall Mount Bracket EasyFit 17"-48" adjustable self-closing spring loaded gate, Galvanized
Open Ends (Wall Mounted)
Number of open ends that require to be mounted to a wall and closed. If no selection is made, this material will not be included.
Adjustable Safety Gate – 17″-48″
Add a Safety Gate to entry points on the guardrail system. This is an adjustable self-closing spring loaded gate. If no selection is made, this gate will not be included.
Below is only an excerpt and comparison of the requirements for use. Please refer to the Manufacturer’s User & Instruction Manual in the ‘Downloads’ tab to find full and complete information about the Steel Fixed Guardrails (Modular).
Cal-OSHA Regulations WA-OSHA Regulations Federal OSHA Regulations
Maximum Post Spacing 8ft. 8ft. 10ft.
Wind-Load Return Required? No No No
End Return Rails (Finishing Kits) No No No
Roof Parapet Required? No No No
Maximum Roof Pitch or Slope 1/12 or 4.76° 1/12 or 4.76° 1/12 or 4.76°
EPDM Base Required? N/A N/A N/A
Compliance Codes Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209 WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011 OSHA 1910.29(b) and 1926.502(b)

 

CORRECT USAGE (!! IMPORTANT !!)

  • Federal OSHA COMPLIANCE: This guardrail system requires to meet a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N), and has a maximum spacing between uprights/stanchions of 10 feet on center (120 inches or 3.04 meters). OSHA 1910.29(b) and 1926.502(b).
    Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA COMPLIANCE: This guardrail system if installed in the state of California or Washington, requires a maximum spacing between uprights/stanchions of 8 feet on center (96 inches or 2.44 meters). Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209. WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011.
  • Finish: All parts and material are standard galvanized finish. Custom Powdercoat Safety Yellow option in available for an upcharge. Contact us.
  • Rail Sections: Top Rail Height = 42” tall; Mid-Rail Height = 20” tall; Rail Pipe = 1.25” schedule 40 pipe.
  • Metal Roof Clamps: Uses S-5U profiled Metal Roof Clamps to attach base plates to the standing seam. Fits vertical standing seams, about 85% of roofs.

COMPONENTS

Steel Fixed Guardrails (Modular) - Components Kit Includes (Galvanized finish):

  • Permanent Base Plates (based on choice)
    • Metal Deck Base Plate (12″)
    • Metal Deck Base Plate (16″ to 18″)
    • Metal Deck Base Plate (18″ to 20″)
    • Metal Deck Base Plate (21″ to 24″)
  • Straight Intermediate Stanchion, or
    Curved Intermediate Stanchion
  • Straight End Stanchion, or
    Curved End Stanchion
  • 10ft. Rail Pipe – 1-1/4″ x 121″ (1.25” schedule 40 pipe)
  • Union or Rail Joint
  • 90-degree Elbow
  • In-line Swivel Elbow
  • Base Flange for wall or floor mounting
  • EasyFit 17″-48″ Adjustable Safety Gate
  • Locking pin, with locking bail, Zinc Plated
  • S-5U Metal Roof Clamps (4 per base)
  • Other supported hardware included

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