Description
IPC B900 Bariatric Handrail
Suggested Specifications
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Bariatric handrail systems for pedestrian safety and wall protection
1.02 SECTIONS INCLUDES
A. B900 Bariatric Aluminum Handrail System
1.03 REFERENCES
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
C. American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Performance Requirements: Provide metal handrail systems that conform to the following requirements of regulatory agencies and the quality control of IPC Door and Wall Protection Systems, Inpro Corporation.
1. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide metal handrail components conforming with NFPA Class A fire rating. Surface burning characteristics, as determined by ASTM E-84, shall be flame spread of 0 and smoke development of 5.
2. Fungal and Bacterial Resistance: Provide powder coated metal components that does not support fungal or bacterial growth as tested in accordance with ASTM G-21 and ASTM G-22.
3. Chemical and Stain Resistance: Provide powder coat materials that show resistance to stain when tested in accordance with applicable provisions of ASTM D-543.
4. Code Compliance: Provide handrails that comply with all current ANSI and ADA requirements.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Manufacturer’s printed product data for each product indicated in this section.
B. Detail Drawings: Mounting details with appropriate fasteners for specific project substrates.
C. Samples: Verification samples of handrail, 10” (254mm) long, in full size profiles with mounting brackets of each type indicated.
D. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Printed installation instructions for each handrail.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials in unopened factory packaging to the jobsite.
B. Inspect materials at delivery to assure that specified products have been received.
C. Store in original packaging in a climate controlled environment away from direct sunlight.
1.07 WARRANTY
A. Standard IPC limited lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects.
