Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails

Description

Below are videos that can help you install the guardrail system. Please refer to the Manufacturer’s Installation Manual in the ‘Downloads’ tab to find full and complete information about the Steel Non-penetrating Guardrail system.

• OSHA COMPLIANCE: This guardrail system has a maximum spacing between uprights/stanchions of 10 feet on center (120 inches or 3.04 meters). OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502.
• CAL-OSHA & WA-OSHA COMPLIANCE: This guardrail system is installed in California (CA) and Washington (WA), and has 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.
• System should only be used on flat surfaces not to exceed slope 1/12 or 4.76°.
• Railings are 1-5/8 inch (41 mm) O.D.
• Smooth surfaces such as metal or concrete must utilize rubber pads on the bottom of the base plate.
• Remove all loose gravel and/or materials in vicinity of railing system. Bases must be placed on sound substrate.
• The maximum spacing between rail posts placed on the 4-hole base plate is 9 inches. In other words, the rails cannot skip more than one hole. You can only place rails every alternate hole. Refrain from inserting a rail in the first and last hole of the base plate, leaving a 2 hole gap of more than 9 inches.
• Railings must be pinned into the base plate at all times.
• Kickboards/Toeboards should be used when imminent danger of kicking something onto someone below the railing system. Should be used for applications with no parapet. Kickboards/Toeboards are not included with this system and can be purchased separately in ‘Accessories’ tab.
• Finishing Kits (as shown in ‘Finishing Kits’ tab) are required at each Finishing End of your system to provide the needed counterbalance. One single run would require (1) finishing kit and covers both ends of the run. If you plan to install separate multiple systems, each system set up would require (1) finishing kit to cover both ends of the independent system.

System Includes: Steel Railings (Choice of Length & Finish) Powder Coated Safety Yellow or Galvanized Counterweight Bases w/ Rubber Pads (Choice of Finish) Locking Pins Finishing Kit – (2) 5′ rails, (3) base plates, (4 locking pins) (Choice of Finish)

STEP 1 – CHOOSE TYPE OF BASE PLATE​

!! Concrete Base Plates have a much quicker lead time than the Steel Base Plates !!

Steel Counterweight Base Plate (4-Post) with Rubber Pad	Concrete Counterweight Base Plate (2-Post) with Rubber Pad

STEP 2 – CHOOSE A FINISH​

Powder Coated Safety Yellow	Galvanized

STEP 3 – CHOOSE NUMBER OF RAILS​

!! Each rail you choose above is equipped with (1) base plate (PCY/GAL) and (2) locking pins !!

Each rail you choose is equipped with (1) counterweight base plate and (2) locking pins. Calculate the Total Length of Area (in ft.) to be covered on your application. Decide how many rails and length of rails you require to cover the total span of your system from start to end (refer to pic on the left) TIP: Use 10ft. sections for as much as possible, or 8ft. sections for California. Input into the boxes provided above, enter the total number of rails required as per rail lengths decided. Fixed & Adjustable rail lengths are provided for selection. To add additional size rails that are not in the selections, visit the ‘Additional Rails’  & ‘Accessories’ tabs to purchase individually. WARNING: 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.

STEP 4 – CHOOSE FINISHING KIT(S)

If the guardrail system is going to have open ends, you must install a 5ft. outrigger at each open end to be OSHA compliant.
The finishing kit shown below, will provide you with the outriggers to close these open ends.
Finishing kits are not required for closed loop systems such as squares or rectangles, see illustration below →

For a single run system with two open ends, you will need (1) finishing kit.
This covers both the ends of the single run.

Open-Ended Systems Require Finishing Kits	Closed Loop Systems Do Not Require Finishing Kits
A finishing kit adds stability to the guardrail system at each end. This kit is required for every system that has open ends. Enter the value in the field based on the number of kits required. (1) finishing kit covers two ends of the guardrail system. The kit comprises of: (3) Base plates w/rubber pads (finish PCY/GAL) (2) 5′ rails (finish PCY/GAL) (4) locking pins Can be individually purchased here.	Finishing Kits are not required when the guardrail system has been set up without open ends.

If the guardrail system is going to have open ends, you must install a 5ft. outrigger at each open end to be OSHA compliant. The finishing kit shown below, will provide you with the outriggers to close these open ends. Finishing kits are not required for closed loop systems such as squares or rectangles, see illustration below →

For a single run system with two open ends, you will need (1) finishing kit. This covers both the ends of the single run.

Open-Ended Systems Require Finishing Kits	Closed Loop Systems Do Not Require Finishing Kits
A finishing kit adds stability to the guardrail system at each end. This kit is required for every system that has open ends. Enter the value in the field based on the number of kits required. (1) finishing kit covers two ends of the guardrail system. The kit comprises of: (3) Base plates w/rubber pads ((finish PCY/GAL) (2) 5′ rails (finish PCY/GAL) (4) locking pins Can be individually purchased here.	Finishing Kits are not required when the guardrail system has been set up without open ends.

We have additional rail lengths that are non-stock items and lead time for these rails is 3-4 weeks. Choose your individual railings here.

If you are trying to decide between a Horizontal Lifeline System on your roof versus a Non-penetrating Guardrail System, consider the following:

	Non-penetrating Guardrails	Horizontal Lifeline & Anchors
Engineering must verify that your building structure can support the fall arrest loads.	NOT REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Roof penetration and sealing to accommodate anchors.	NOT REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Installation by a certified installer of horizontal lifelines.	NOT REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Training all employees who use the horizontal lifeline system.	NOT REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Annual inspections required on all fall arrest systems (semi-annual if in California).	NOT REQUIRED	REQUIRED

Non-penetrating guardrail systems have many advantages over horizontal lifelines. There are exceptions and we will be glad to discuss them with you.

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