Our standard cable spacing is 3 on center running the length of each post.
Cable railing tension requirements.
Maximum sphere passage rule vs.
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Sphere rules in any guide to cable railing code you ll hear reference to the 4 inch sphere rule and if stairs are involved the 6 inch sphere rule.
In order to meet this requirement typically the number of parallel cables for 36 inch high railing is 10 and 12 for 42 inch high railing for floor mounted posts.
If you wish to maintain 3 spacing for cable sections that span over 4 feet max.
Most often horizontal railing systems are subject to the sphere rules handrail guardrail height requirements and load requirements.
For child safety the balusters or other decorative infill must be spaced less than 4 inches apart a 4 inch diameter ball should not pass between the balusters.
4 maximum support spacing c.
If an alternate railing design is proposed the applicant must provide the testing criteria from the.
Five hundred pounds of force is stated fairly often and 1 000 pounds has been mentioned as a goal.
7 feet we offer cable stabilizer kits.
Cable tension testing equipment shall be provided by the owner contractor.
3 maximum cable spacing b.
Cable shall be tensioned to a minimu m 225lb.
Cable type guardrails stair rails importance of proper cable railing spacing tension cable railing rigidity.