ICC-ES AC273
Full Name
ICC-ES AC273 – Acceptance Criteria for Handrails and Guards
Scope
ICC-ES AC273 establishes the requirements for handrails and guards to be evaluated and addressed in an ICC-ES evaluation report under the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC).
The scope of AC273 includes:
- Materials: specifies acceptable materials for handrails and guards, including wood, metal, and plastic.
- Design and construction: outlines design and construction requirements to ensure handrails and guards are safe and sturdy, considering factors like height, clearance, and strength.
- Load requirements: defines the load requirements that handrails and guards must withstand to ensure they can support the intended loads without failure.
- Testing procedures: describes the testing procedures used to evaluate the performance of handrails and guards, including static load tests and impact tests.
- Installation: provides guidelines for the proper installation of handrails and guards to ensure they function as intended and meet the safety requirements of the building codes.
By defining these criteria, AC273 ensures that handrails and guards meet the necessary safety standards and are compliant with building codes. It provides confidence to building officials, designers, and consumers that these components are safe and suitable for their intended use.
ICC-ES AC273 Accredited Inspection Agency
Applied Testing & Geosciences, LLC is accredited for performing inspections using the ICC-ES AC273 acceptance criteria.
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Resources
Keywords
handrail; guard; load; strength; safety; building code; design; materials; testing; installation