Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 47 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Subchapter G - RAILINGS, TOEBOARDS, OPEN-SIDED FLOORS,PLATFORMS AND RUNWAYS
RAILINGS FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS
Section 47.234 - Metal railings other than pipe

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 47.234

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Angle. Metal railings other than pipe shall be of a section at least equal in strength to that of 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 3/16 inch angles. Reference should be made to Plate 2 of the Appendix.

(b) Midrails. The middle railings shall be of a section at least equal in strength to the minimum requirement for top railings.

(c) Posts. The posts or uprights shall be of a section at least equal in strength to the minimum requirements for railings. Posts which are an integral part of the under or over structure are acceptable if they meet the spacing requirements of § 47.232 (relating to construction) and strength requirements of § 47.233 (relating to pipe railings).

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 47.235 (relating to wood railings).

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