What is the Australian Standard for balustrade?

The balustrade or barrier must be a minimum of 865mm in height above the floor level of stairways, ramps and short transitional landings (500mm or less). These minimum balustrade height requirements clearly reflect the need to reduce the risk of falling over the top of a barrier.

How high before you need a balustrade?

Any structure that is (1 meter) or higher above the surrounding ground requires a barrier (balustrade) to protect people from falling over the edge. The minimum height for a balustrade is (1 meter). It can be higher if you like.

At what height does decking need a balustrade?

The balustrade does not have to be full height – this should depend on how high the deck is from the ground: For ‘low-level’ decks up to 600mm from ground level – decking balustrade height should be 900mm. For ‘high-level’ decks over 600mm high – decking balustrade height should be 1100mm.

How high should a balcony balustrade be?

1 meter high
The law dictates that the balustrades must be constructed wherever the difference in height between one floor or surface is greater than one meter from an adjoining floor or surface. BCA regulations state that a balustrade generally must: Be at least 1 meter high as measured from the finished floor.

Do I need a balustrade on my deck?

For safety purposes regulations state that anything built over 600 mm will require a handrail with a height of at least 110 mm above the decking board. The height of Handrails is the most common fault found upon decking inspections.

What is code for balcony railings?

Building codes require guards and railings for decks, balconies, and other surfaces that are more than 30 inches above the ground. The required height for railings is between 34 inches and 38 inches, measured above the finished stair tread nosings.

How are balusters attached to handrails?

On floor level balustrades the newel posts, shoe rail and stair handrail are set first. Then, the balusters are laid out, cut to length then installed. Then the handrail is placed on top and the fillet pieces are added to the bottom of the handrail in the space between the balusters.

Can you use decking oil on balustrade?

Due to it’s consistency, this product can also be used on vertical surfaces such as balustrade, step risers or cladding. Promain’s technical team recommend this powerful product is used before re-application of finishing Osmo deck paint of choice.

Do I need a rail on my deck?

If your deck is below 30 inches, a railing is not required. With that said, if you choose to build a deck, even if it is only 24 inches off the ground, that is still high enough that even an adult could injure themselves.

How do I use the balustrade installation guide?

This BALUSTRADE INSTALLATION GUIDE has been revised to be used with the LJ Line of stair parts. Beginning with this introduction, Step 1, you will be guided through the steps required for your particular stairway by a note at the bottom of each step indicating which step to go to next.

How do you centerline a stair balustrade?

The balustrade centerline and newel centerpoints can easily be laid out using the L.J. Smith C-88 Centerline Tool. On a kneewall stair, the balustrade should be centered on the kneewall. On an open-tread stair, the centerline should be 1/2 of the baluster square in from the face of the stringer; i.e.: 5/8″ for a 1-1/4″ baluster.

What tool do you use to mark a balustrade centerline?

7 MARK THE BALUSTRADE CENTERLINE AND NEWEL CENTERPOINTS The balustrade centerline and newel centerpoints can easily be laid out using the L.J. Smith C-88 Centerline Tool. On a kneewall stair, the balustrade should be centered on the kneewall.

Why choose LJ line balusters and newels?

The time spent assembling the various components is outweighted by the time saved by avoiding the use of rail bolts. 2B The LJ Line of balusters and newels is designed to accommodate virtually any building code requirement. 2C In order to provide a solid and durable installation, and to avoid squeaks, avoid the use of nails wherever possible.