The Wagner Companies has announced the availability of handrail brackets that meet the handrail clearance requirements of the new NFPA 5000 building code. NFPA 5000 requires a 2-1/4" minimum clearance between the wall and handrail. ADAAG, ANSI A117.1, and the IBC presently only require a 1-1/2" minimum clearance.
In order to meet the NFPA bracket clearance requirement, a 1-1/2" diameter tube section may be used with a bracket that has a center-line projection of 3". Wagner has a wide selection of stamped, cast or machined brackets designed to meet this criteria in steel, aluminum, brass and stainless steel. Additionally, Wagner has components that may be used to assemble brackets that meet NFPA 5000 that may be used with larger handrail sections.
The NFPA 5000 building code has been adopted in the state of California and jurisdictions in Maine, Texas and Illinois. Fabricators, designers and specifiers should confirm with local authorities to determine what codes apply to their application.
For further information, go to www.wagnercompanies.com or contact The Wagner Companies at 888-243-6914 or info@mailwagner.com.
The Wagner Companies has been in the metal business since 1850 as a manufacturer of handrail fittings and metal products for architectural and industrial applications. The Wagner Companies is made up of R & B Wagner, Inc. and The J. G. Braun Company. The main product lines include: Architectural Catalog, Architectural Custom and Industrial Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products. Wagner offers bending, stamping and finishing capabilities, including assistance with CAD technology. Wagner has a large inventory of raw materials and over 11,000 stock items in steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel.
February 15, 2005