Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Moddex Assistrail is a versatile handrail system designed for use in various
applications where safety and accessibility are important. Applications suited to:
- DDA Access ramps & stairs
- Aged care and Accommodation
- Hospitals,Schools, Universities
- Public Transport and Sightseeing
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Community Centres
Moddex Assistrail Handrail systems are not recommended for use on access
routes with a height exceeding 1 metre, as this product line does not meet the
requirements of F4 Safety from Falling. For solutions that comply with F4 Safety
from Falling standards, please refer to Moddex Conectabal Balustrade Systems.
Load-Bearing Capacity: Moddex Assistrail Systems have the following live loading
requirements. Line: 0.35kN/m Concentrated: 0.6kN Any project requirements that
exceed these loadings, it is recommended to use the Conectabal product line
which are specifically designed and manufactured for higher load-bearing
requirements.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
B1 Structure: Is dependent on the substrate, to which the handrail is fixed, as designed by others, is able to resist the applied loads. Moddex Assistrail Systems have been designed and tested in accordance with loadings AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 table 3.3 and AS 1657:2013 CL6.1. Refer to Moddex Assistrail Producer Statement - PS1.
B2 Durability: Moddex Assistrail are galvanized to AS 4792 and AS/NZS 4680:2006 and can provide a durability of at least 5 years in all Exposure Zones. If the Moddex Assistrail handrail is manufactured out of 316 grade stainless steel, it can provide a durability of at least 15 years. Durability is dependent on the Assistrail Handrail being installed and maintained in accordance with Moddex specifications and recommendations. Refer to Moddex Care and Maintenance Manual.
B1 Access Routes: Moddex Assistrail
Handrails are tested, designed and manufactured in accordance with the NZBC D1
Access Routes Standard, as relevant to project specifications. Other relevant
Standards that Assistrail handrails comply with are NZS 4121:2001 Design for
access and mobility. Refer to product specification sheets for more information
