Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Intended Use: Designed as a smooth and continuous handrail system for public access routes, ramps, stairways, aged care facilities, educational institutions, hospitals, public transport hubs, and community facilities requiring accessibility compliance.
Standards & Compliance: Designed and manufactured in accordance with NZBC Clause D1 Access Routes and NZS 4121:2001 standards for access and mobility.
Restrictions on Use: Not suitable for access routes with fall heights exceeding 1 metre, as Assistrail does not meet NZBC Clause F4 Safety from Falling requirements (use Moddex Conectabal Balustrade Systems instead).
Load Capacity: Standard design ratings are 0.35 kN/m line load and 0.6 kN concentrated load. High-load applications exceeding these limits require the Moddex Conectabal system.
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:
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
B1 Structure: Designed and tested in accordance with loadings AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 table 3.3. Supported by Moddex PS1 (Design). Final capacity depends on the fixing substrate designed by others.
B2 Durability: Galvanized to AS 4792 and AS/NZS 4680:2006(where applicable). Refer to installation and maintenance per Moddex guidelines.
D1 Access Routes: Designed and manufactured in accordance with NZBC D1
NZS 4121:2001: Designed and manufactured in accordance with NZS 4121:2001 for access and mobility.