mtlogcabin
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This is outside my jurisdiction where ther is no code enforcement. A lake view house that is removing the log baulisters and replacing with glass panels. The owner does not want a top rail because it will interfere with the view. I believe it can be done per the exception in 2407.1.2.
Question is there anything else the contractor should be aware of? He wants to do it right but the client has his own ideas and does not see the additional expense. The highest deck is about 40 ft above the ground and the temps can be 20 below to 105 above with a south eastern exposure.
Section 2407.1.2 Support.
Each handrail or guard section shall be supported by a minimum of three glass balusters or shall be otherwise supported to remain in place should one baluster panel fail. Glass balusters shall not be installed without an attached handrail or guard .
Exception: A top rail shall not be required where the glass balusters are laminated glass with two or more glass plies of equal thickness and the same glass type when approved by the building official . The panels shall be designed to withstand the loads specified in Section 1607.7.
Question is there anything else the contractor should be aware of? He wants to do it right but the client has his own ideas and does not see the additional expense. The highest deck is about 40 ft above the ground and the temps can be 20 below to 105 above with a south eastern exposure.
Section 2407.1.2 Support.
Each handrail or guard section shall be supported by a minimum of three glass balusters or shall be otherwise supported to remain in place should one baluster panel fail. Glass balusters shall not be installed without an attached handrail or guard .
Exception: A top rail shall not be required where the glass balusters are laminated glass with two or more glass plies of equal thickness and the same glass type when approved by the building official . The panels shall be designed to withstand the loads specified in Section 1607.7.