Hi,
My previous tenants have cut a metre wide hole in the 2nd storey balcony of my IP. (why? Dont even ask – I mean WHY?)The managing agent has only advised me of this really dangerous problem this week.
I am hurrying to get it repaired as its a good 10metre drop to concrete below.
I am thinking of replacing the waist-height balustrade with one about chest to head height to stop morons potentially leaning over and toppling off.
Does anyone know about an Australian Standard code for balustrades? Like what is the max height I can install? If I install too high it could be a cage and a potential trap in event of fire, right?
I am probably going to have to get a custom job – what do I need to be sure of re the installation? Obviously a licenced builder and installer – is there a special licence for installing balustrades?
Any recommendations about tradies northern Syd suburbs who can construct/install a metal balustrade?
Anyone with any comments words of advice or caution about best way to solve this.
much thanks
I do not know if this is the right information but it gives you a starting point for researching the code
http://www.abis.com.au/balustrades-handrails-stairs
This gives an idea of the building code numbers and AS codes.
However I have noticed that AS 1170.4 superceded 1170.1 in 2007 but I could not find a free copy of it on the net.AS1288 2006
refers to glass in balustradeshttp://www.mincrs.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=75&Itemid=141
Thanks Duckster
Appreciate the heads up.
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