ICC-ES AC439
Full Name
ICC-ES AC439 – Acceptance Criteria for Glass Railing and Balustrade System
Scope
ICC-ES AC439 establishes the acceptance criteria for evaluating the performance and safety of glass railing and balustrade systems. These systems are used as protective barriers in various architectural applications, such as balconies, stairs, and elevated walkways.
The scope of AC439 includes:
- Materials: specifies the types of glass (e.g., tempered, laminated) and other materials (e.g., metals, plastics) permitted for use in the system.
- Design and construction: outlines requirements for the system’s design, including dimensions, connections, and support structures.
- Performance requirements: establishes minimum performance criteria for structural integrity, load resistance, and impact resistance based on anticipated loads and usage scenarios.
- Testing procedures: details the specific tests required to verify compliance with the performance criteria, including static load tests, dynamic load tests, and impact tests.
- Quality control: requires manufacturers to have quality control programs in place to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to the acceptance criteria.
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Keywords
acceptance criteria; glass railing; balustrade system; tempered glass; laminated glass; structural integrity; load resistance; impact resistance; static load test; dynamic load test; impact test; quality control