Quick Facts

• glass system is engineered to 6 foot on center

• welded picket system is engineered to 6 foot on center

• surface or fascia mounted systems meet 2006 IBC AC 273 code requirements

• in-house testing and stamped drawings for "custom designed" railing systems are also available

Engineering Specifications

Putting the Metal Where it Counts

The design flexibility afforded by extrusions is sometimes referred to as "putting the metal where it counts". Innovative's railing profiles and posts are designed to put the metal where it is needed so as to produce the strongest railing system possible, while at the same time taking metal out of low-stress areas to improve cost-effectiveness.

What's more, aluminum's ability to accommodate a variety of surface treatments allows for both visual appeal and flexibility in application (see our photo gallery for examples).

Specifications

• Post - 1.72" @ .080" Std-Alloy 6005A-T61
• Post - 1.72" @ .309" Eng-Alloy 6005A-T61
• Post - 2.50" @ .075" Std-Alloy 6005A-T61
• Top Rails @ .070" Std-Alloy 6063-T5
• Bottom Rails @ .070" Std-Alloy 6063-T5

Download architectural specifications worksheet Section 05721 – Ornamental Aluminum Railings .

Meets ICC-ES AC-273

Innovative Aluminum is proud that its railing systems meet 2006 International Building Code Standards Section 1607.7.

Performance Testing of Innovative Aluminum guard railing was completed on December 11, 2006, to meet Section 1607.7 of the 2006 International Building Code following ICC-ES AC 273 "Acceptance Criteria for Handrails and Guards" (approved October 2004).

Test procedures included:

1. General (Clause 4.2.1)
2. In-Fill Load Test (Clause 4.2.2)
3. Uniform Test (Clause 4.2.3)
4. Concentrated Load Test (Clause 4.2.4)
   

Innovative Aluminum's welded picket and component glass systems passed all test requirements, with two different post designs, allowing us to provide a full range of products that meet a variety of anchoring situations and / or systems.

Innovative's Railing Systems Meet ICC-ES AC-273

Innovative currently offers two engineered systems to our clients (surface / deck mounted or fascia mounted). Both systems were tested to a rail height of 42 inches.

Innovative Aluminum also offers in house testing and stamped engineered drawing for "custom designed" rail systems.

Test reports are available upon request.

Meets IBC AC 273 Code Requirements

Innovative Aluminum Systems has engineered two railing systems to meet current IBC AC 273 code requirements for the United States market. Our two systems are engineered to 72" (6 foot) on center and can be surface or fascia mounted.