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Course Description: AEC Daily: Vinyl & Aluminum Railing Systems
Railing systems perform various functions, meeting safety requirements and serving as a key component of a building’s aesthetic. This course presents a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of aluminum and structural vinyl railing systems, how they are made, and how they are used in the building industry and includes a detailed summary of how they meet various code requirements.
Discuss the overall railing market, the variety of products available, and how vinyl and aluminum railing systems fit within it.
Describe the differences between a guardrail and a handrail and how each is deemed a building code compliant or building code approved system.
Review the aesthetics, maintenance attributes, and overall safety and security of aluminum and structural vinyl railing systems.
List the additional accessory items and components that are required or complement a safe and secure railing installation.
Discuss the differences in the IRC and IBC related to railing systems, including testing requirements that manufacturers must perform to ensure compliance.