Technical Statement
Product Description
Scope of use
Juralco Contemporary Balustrade is suitable for Domestic and Residential deck and balcony barriers, but primarily designed for use on retaining walls and other outdoor aplications where safety from falling (F4) is required by NZBC.
Attaching a handrail enables it to be used on stairs.
Contemporary Balustrade must only be installed in accordance with the Contemporary product manual. Any deviation from standard fabrication or installation must be accompanied by a site specific PS1.
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 B1.3.4(a)
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(a)
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.3(a), F2.3.3(b)
- Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.2, F4.3.3, 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(a), F4.3.5(b)
Notes
AS/NZS 1170:2002
NZS4223.3.2016
NZS3603
AS/NZS1664
AS/NZS2208
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Refer to Juralco Contemporary Balustrade specification and fabricators manual for design parameters.This specification details the documents the Juralco Contemporary Balustrade System refers to in relation to the New Zealand Building Code, the manufacturer's documents, products used in the System, requirements in relation to fixing and surface finishings.
Installation requirements
Juralco Contemporary Balustrade must only be installed in accordance with the Juralco Contemporary Balustrade System manual. Any deviation from that specified in the Contemporary balustrade manual must only be in accordance with the site specific PS1, with site specific calculations and drawings listing the non standard details.
The Juralco Contemporary Balustrade System must only be fabricated/installed by a Juralco approved fabricator.
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Date last validated:
01 June 2023 |
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Date last updated:
01 June 2023 |