Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade style is designed for, but is not limited to, use in
projects within the following scope:
- Can be used on but not limited to, internal and external decks, mezzanines, and
stairways.
- Suitability for the occupancy type for part of the building or structure but cannot be
used for C5.
- Can be used in all wind zones up to and including Extra High. In rare or extreme
locations wind reverberation can be caused.
- Building height up to three stores or 10 m.
- X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade style is custom fabricated to the requirements of
each project. Prior to fabrication, the following project selections must be confirmed
by the specifier:
Height above floor level
Substrate fixing specification
Lower rail position
Baluster profile
- Can be used in side fixed applications. Specifications allow fixing into concrete,
masonry, timber and steel.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3, B1.3.3(f), B1.3.3(h), B1.3.3(j), B1.3.4
B1.3.3 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade adheres with the minimum barrier height
in respect to the location and building type (As per Table 3.1 minimum barrier
heights). Stair barriers in areas likely to be frequently used by children under six
years of age require no gaps larger than 100mm and 150mm in the stair tread.
Balustrade geometry shall follow the dimensions illustrated barriers in figure 3.3
(Example of barrier geometries).
B1.3.4 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade style loading aligns with the barrier loads
set out in AS/NZS 1170.1 Clause 3.6 and Table 3.3. The magnitude of the barrier
loads that need to be applied in the design depends specifically on the occupancy of
that part of the building or structure
B1.3.5 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade style displacement is recommended to
not exceed 30mm under barrier and wind loads as described in B1/VM1.
B1.3.7 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade style fixings and connections are
designed to be suitable for the supporting structure (material and strength), the fixing
(type, edge distance and spacing) and to be adequate to resist balustrade loads.
B1.3.8 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade has a durability requirement of no less
than 15 years.
B1.3.9 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade style has no sharp edges or projections
that can cause injury when restraining people. All extrusions have minor radii and
any sharp edges are to be removed.
B1.4.3 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade style uses aluminum that has been
designed in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Appendix B. All product is powder
coated or anodized to the specifiers standards to ensure the best durability of the
product in the installed location. - Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.2, B2.3.2(a), B2.3.2(b)
B2.3 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade element "Balustrade" must have a
durability requirement of no less than 50 years. - Clause D1 Access routes: Performance D1.3.3, D1.3.3(j), D1.3.3(k)
D1.1.7.1 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade prevents falling from access routes
and complies with NZBC F4
D1.2.3.1 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade lower rail height is adjusted to where
the surface of an accessible route is more than 25 mm above the adjacent ground to
provide protection from falling. - Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.2, F4.3.3, F4.3.4, F4.3.4(a), F4.3.4(b), F4.3.4(c), F4.3.4(d), F4.3.4(e), F4.3.4(f), F4.3.4(g), F4.3.4(h), F4.3.5, F4.3.5(a), F4.3.5(b)
F4.1.1 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade adheres to the minimum barrier heights
(F4/AS1 Table 1) in the respective area installed
F4.1.2.1 - X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade aligns with the barrier height and
geometry as set out in Table 1, Figure 2, figure 3 and figure 4. The barrier design
ensures that, anywhere over the full height of the barrier, a 100 mm diameter sphere
cannot pass through. In applications where the barrier is on a staircase or similar
application, The triangular opening formed by the riser, tread, and bottom rail of the
barrier on a stair shall be of such a size that a 150 mm diameter sphere cannot pass
through it.
F4.1.2.2 - In areas used exclusively for emergency or maintenance purposes in
buildings, and in other buildings not frequented by children, barriers may have
openings with maximum dimensions of either: 300mm horizontally between vertical
balustrade members or 460mm vertically between longitudinal rails.
F4.1.2.3 - X1500 Framed Baluster style shall adhere to the acceptable methods of
the construction of rail barriers in conjunction with parapets so they are not readily
available to be used as seats, as required by Clause F4.3.4(h) for buildings other
than housing.
F9.2.1 - The X1500 Framed Baluster balustrade can be used as a pool barrier when
at the minimum height of 1200mm. X1500 Framed Baluster has been designed to
best relate to Figure 1 (b) and (d) balustrade to ensure compliance.
F9.2.4 - X1500 Framed Baluster adheres with appendices C, D, E & F which are
acceptable methods for assessing the strength of pool barriers.
Supporting documentati
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
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Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Unex Systems
Business Email:
info@unex.co.nz
Company Website:
www.unex.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
7 8509464 800 333777
Product Identifier
X1500 FRAMED BALUSTER
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
26 January 2024 |
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Date last updated:
26 January 2024 |
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