Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
GlasStrut 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 or F/G.
- 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 stories or more.
- GlasStrut balustrade style is custom fabricated to the requirements of each project. Prior to fabrication, the following project selections must be confirmed by the specifier: Balustrade height, fixing detail. Can be used in side fixed or top fixed applications. Specifications allow fixing into concrete, timber and steel.
- GlasStrut balustrade style is compatible with other features such as gates, handrails and custom aluminum sheets.
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 - GlasStrut 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 - GlasStrut 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 - GlasStrut balustrade style displacement is recommended to not exceed 30mm under barrier and wind loads as described in B1/VM1.B1.3.7 - GlasStrut 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 - GlasStrut balustrade has a durability requirement of no less than 15 years.
B1.3.9 - GlasStrut balustrade style has no sharp edges or projections than can cause injury when restraining people. All extrusions have minor radii and any sharp edges are to be removed.
B1.4.3 - GlasStrut 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, B2.3.1(a), B2.3.2, B2.3.2(a), B2.3.2(b)
B2.3 - GlasStrut 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 - GlasStrut balustrade prevents falling from access routes and complies with NZBC F4 - Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
F2.1.1 - Glazing likely subject to human impact shall comply with NZS 4223: Part 3. F4.1.1 - GlasStrut balustrade adheres to the minimum barrier heights (F4/AS1 Table 1) in the respective area installed - Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.3
F4.1.1 - GlasStrut balustrade adheres to the minimum barrier heights (F4/AS1 Table 1) in the respective area installed.
F4.1.2.1 - GlasStrut 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.
F4.1.2.3 - GlasStrut 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.
Notes
AS/NZS 1170:2002
NZS4223.3.2016
NZS 3603
AS/NZS 1664
AS/NZS 2208
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Producer Statement (PS1): https://unex.co.nz/techportal/
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
GLASSTRUT
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
13 October 2025 |
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Date last updated:
13 October 2025 |
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