A little About Our Services

We have 25 plus years in the miscellaneous metals industry, specifically centered around the life safety areas of the means of egress in the built environment. Simplified; we specialize in stairs, ramps, handrails, guards, pool barriers, gates and access doors to name just a few.

Early Model ICC Code Advocacy Work

Some of our early code submittals can be seen throughout publications by the
International Code Council during the formation of the IBC & IRC codes, years 2000 and 2003

  • 1999-2003 Worked with NOMMA on the ANSI A117.1 standard, ADDAG 2004 ADA/ABA standard and the ICC’s International Building Code for the .01 inch radius.
  • 1999-2001 Worked with NOMMA to remove the term ladder effect from the ICC’s 2000 model International Residential Building Code, in the 2001 IRC Supplement.
  • 2000 Adoption of the “Infill” structural requirements for guards in the ICC’s 2001 Supplement for the International Residential Code.
  • 2000-2003 Adoption of the 4-3/8″ sphere exception for the 2003 International Residential Code on guard infill spacing on stair flights.

International Code Council Model Code Proposals:

ICC Model Code Proposals Submitted in 2025

  • Pending ICC Monograph Publication
    • IRC: R321 Guards & Windows Fall Protection
      • Splitting Section
    • IRC: R319 EERO Actuator Assisted Devices
      • Clarifying Devices Allowed 
    • IRC: R301.5 Table Loads
      • Proposal to add Infill Spread Load
    • IBC-S: 1607.9 Loads on handrails, guards, grab bars and seats.
      • Proposal to add Infill Spread Load 

  • E85-24 IBC: 1014.5.8 & IFC: 1014.5.8 (Pending Current Code Cycle)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision clarifying Handrail Clearance Requirements
    Pending: (CAH1 – AMC1) 

  • E83-24 IBC: 1014.5.7 & IFC: 1014.5.7 (Pending Current Code Cycle)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision clarifying Handrail Extension Requirements 
    Pending: (CAH1 – AMC1) 

  • E82-24 IBC: 1014.5.5, 1014.5.6 & 1014.5.8 & IFC: 1014.5.5, 1014.5.6 & 1014.5.8 (Pending Current Code Cycle)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision to clarify and reorganize the Handrail requirements for Clearance, Continuity & Fittings.          
    Pending: (CAH1 – AS) 

  • E80-24 IBC: 1014.4.1 & IFC: 1014.4.1 
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision to Clarify the minimum handrail cross section.   
    (CAH1 – D) Dropped at CAH2 in support of E81-24 revised proposal by comment by SMA   

  • E67-24 IBC: 1011.5.2 & IFC: 1011.5.2 (Pending Current Code Cycle)     
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision to define bottom of a Stair Flight’s Riser Measure Measurement Location, currently not specific.         
    (CAH1 – D)
    (Pending & on Comment CAH2)

  • S102-22 IBC: 1607.9.1.2, 1607.9.1.2.1 (New) original proposal submitted by other
    Public Comment 2: Requests As Modified by Public Comment
    Proponent Thomas Zuzik Jr, railingcodes.com, representing Feeney Inc.
    Proposed public comment revision to IBC Section 1607.9.1.2 Guard Infill Loads.

  • RB118-22 IRC: R312.1.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to R312.1.3

  • RB116-22 IRC: R311.8.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to modify when handrails are required on ramps.

  • RB115-22 IRC: R311.8.2
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed new text inserting maximum vertical rise between ramps.
  • RB113-22 IRC: R311.7.8.4
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.8.4 Continuity. Exception 2 revised.
  • RB112-22 IRC: R311.7.8.4
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.8.4 Continuity. Clarify measuring points.
  • RB110-22 IRC: R311.7.8, R311.7.11.2, R311.7.12.2, R311.8.3, R311.8.3.1, R311.8.3.2, R311.8.3.3, Section R312 (New), R312.1 (New), R311.7.8.1, R311.7.8.2, R311.7.8.3, R311.7.8.4, R311.7.8.5, R311.7.8.6
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed new Section titled Handrails and consolidated all the handrail requirements for stairs, ramps, and alternating tread devices into one section.
  • RB106-22 IRC: R311.7.5.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.5.3 Nosing to add a second exception.
  • RB105-22 IRC: R311.7.5.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.5.3 Nosings.
  • RB88-22 IRC: R308.4.4
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision of section R308.4.4 Glazing in guards and railings.
  • RB24-22 IRC: Section 202 (New)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed new definition for Landings.

  • E82-21
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed change IBC Section 1015.3 Add new exception for interior guard heights for use groups R-2 & R-3
  • E76-21
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed change IBC Section 1014.6 Handrail extensions. minimum length clarification.
  • E64-21
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed change to IBC Section 1011.5.5.1 Open Risers exemption nosing projection.
  • S221–09/10 2407.1.1
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed Revise the 4 times safety factor to the glass requirements, and remove the 800lb point.

  • RB60-07/08 R312.1
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revised to stipulate “Where required” and allow reduced height on stair flights.
  • RB59-07/08 R312.1
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revised to stipulate “Where required” and define the measuring point when guards are required.
  • RB58-07/08 R312.1, R312.2 (New), R312.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revised to stipulate “Where required” and define the measuring point when guards are required.
  • RB50-07/08 R311.4.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed exception to R311.3 (Supp) Floors and Landings at doors.
    New exception for exterior balconies 60 square feet or less.
  • E86–07/08 1013.2 (IFC [B] 1013.2)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revise terminology from seatboard to fixed seating.
  • E85-07/08 1013.1, 1013.1.1 (New), 1013.2, 1013.3, 1013.5, 1013.6 (IFC [B] 1013.1, [B] 1013.1.1 (New), [B] 1013.2, [B] 1013.3, [B] 1013.5, [B] 1013.6); IRC R312.1, R312.2
    Proponent: Paul K Heilstadt, P.E., Chair, representing ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC)
    I attended and contributed as an interested party to the ICC Code Technology Committee E85-07/08 code proposal and provide documentation and information used in the reason statement.  Specifically, the drawing and the documentation for the children’s head sizes and compiled the chart of opening limitation spheres.  Language of E97-06/07 & E84-07/08 included in proposal. 
  • E84-07/08 1013.1 (IFC [B] 1013.1)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed “measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontal to the edge of the open side.”

  • PM25-06/07 306.1, 306.2 (new)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings, Inc.
    Code proposal revising the Handrail and guard requirements within the property maintenance code.
  • E97–06/07 1013.1 (IFC [B] 1013.1); IRC R312.1
    Proponent: Thomas B. Zuzik, Jr., Artistic Railings, Inc., representing himself
    Proposed Terminology: “measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 24” horizontal to the edge of the open side above the floor or grade below,”
  • E96-06/07 1013.1, 1013.1.1 (New) Part I, R312.1 Part II
    Proponent: Paul K Heilstadt, P.E., Chair, representing ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC)
    I attended and contributed as an interested party to the ICC Code Technology Committee E96-06/07 code proposal and provide documentation and information used in the reason statement.  Specifically, the documentation for the children’s head sizes and compiled the chart of opening limitation spheres. 
  • E81-06/07 1011.3 (IFC [B] 1011.3)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed clarification A117.1
  • E73-06/07 1010.1, 1010.0 (IFC [B] 1010.1, [B] 1010.9)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed clarification A117.1
  • E7-06/07 (IFC [B] 1002.1)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed definition of “Walking Surface.”

  • RB41-01 R316.2
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed 4-inch opening limitation to 34-inches, above 34-inches to an 8-inch sphere.
  • RB40-01 R316.2 (IBC 1003.2.12.2) – Approved as Submitted
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed 4-3/8” opening limitation exception for residential stair flights.
  • RB14-01 T. R301.4 (IBC 1607.7.1.2) – Approved as Modified by Committee Action
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed Infill Load added to the model code.

Sample Drawing of ABA/ADA Handrail Compliance Conflicts

The drawing shown below was prepared for a client to provide a work through flow of the handrail graspability conflicts on a federal ABA project on a GSA building. Part of our services we offer is project review for both local buildings and federal ADA requirements.

Recently Published Magazine Articles

OMM Fabricator 2024

  • OMM Fabricator Magazine May/June 2024
    • Takeaways From the April 2024 Code Hearings
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0324_may_june_2024/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1979200#articleId1979200
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine March/April 2024
    • Ramp Width and the Cost of Not Seeing the Errors!
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0224_march_april_2024/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1967640#articleId1967640
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine January/February 2024
    • Outside Handrails – Continuous or Not?
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0124_january_february_2024/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1946660#articleId1946660

  • OMM Fabricator Magazine November/December 2023
    • Stair Tread Winder Configurations, Landings and Walklines
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0623_november_december_2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1928791#articleId1928791
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine September/October 2023
    • The Whole Package – Measuring Rise & Run of a Complete Stair Flight
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0523_september_october_2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1910344#articleId1910344
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine May/June 2023
    • Residential Handrail Terminations IRC 200-2018 Vs. Now
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0323_may_june_2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1887590#articleId1887590
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine March/April 2023
    • Stair Flight – Part 2 Plans vs. Field Dimensions vs. Compliance?
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0223_march_april_2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1873665#articleId1873665
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine January/February 2023
    • What Does a Minimum Code Have to Do With Anything?
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0123_january_february_2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1851248#articleId1851248

  • OMM Fabricator Magazine November/December 2022
    • 2024 Part “B” IRC & IBC-s Building Code Update Top of the 9th
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0622_november_december_2022/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1834101#articleId1834101
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine September/October 2022
    • What’s New With ADA?
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0522_september_october_2022/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1819209#articleId1819209
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine May/June 2022
    • Building Codes: ICC-2024 Part B Model Codes vs Adopted
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0322_may_june_2022/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1791748#articleId1791748
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine January/February 2022
    • The Cost of Missing the Small Things!
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0122_january_february_2022/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1760957&lm=1643149243000#articleId1760957

  • OMM Fabricator Magazine November/December 2021
    • 2024 IBC Building Code Update and How the Glaciers Have Moved
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0621_november_december_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1741306&lm=1643149243000#articleId1741306
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine September/October 2021
    • Just A Change In Elevation!
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0521_september_october_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1724685&lm=1643149243000#articleId1724685
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine July/August 2021
    • Building Codes and Their Cycles of Change!
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0421_july_august_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1708146&lm=1643149243000#articleId1708146
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine May/June 2021
    • The Oddity and Simplicity of the Handrail Profile
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0321_may_june_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1690690#articleId1690690
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine March/April 2021
    • Guards, Handrails, Railings – Get Your Definition Right
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0221_march_april_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1670209&lm=1643149243000#articleId1670209
  • OMM Fabricator Magazine January/February 2021
    • Know Your Codes
    • https://www.ommfabricator-digital.com/noms/0121_january_february_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1653562#articleId1653562

Some of our early code submittals can be seen throughout publications by the
International Code Council during the formation of the IBC & IRC codes, years 2000 and 2003

  • 1999-2003 Worked with NOMMA on the ANSI A117.1 standard, ADDAG 2004 ADA/ABA standard and the ICC’s International Building Code for the .01 inch radius.
  • 1999-2001 Worked with NOMMA to remove the term ladder effect from the ICC’s 2000 model International Residential Building Code, in the 2001 IRC Supplement.
  • 2000 Adoption of the “Infill” structural requirements for guards in the ICC’s 2001 Supplement for the International Residential Code.
  • 2000-2003 Adoption of the 4-3/8″ sphere exception for the 2003 International Residential Code on guard infill spacing on stair flights.
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International Code Council Model Code Proposals:

ICC Model Code Proposals Submitted in 2025

  • Pending ICC Monograph Publication
    • IRC: R321 Guards & Windows Fall Protection
      • Splitting Section
    • IRC: R319 EERO Actuator Assisted Devices
      • Clarifying Devices Allowed 
    • IRC: R301.5 Table Loads
      • Proposal to add Infill Spread Load
    • IBC-S: 1607.9 Loads on handrails, guards, grab bars and seats.
      • Proposal to add Infill Spread Load 

  • E85-24 IBC: 1014.5.8 & IFC: 1014.5.8 (Pending Current Code Cycle)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision clarifying Handrail Clearance Requirements
    Pending: (CAH1 – AMC1) 

  • E83-24 IBC: 1014.5.7 & IFC: 1014.5.7 (Pending Current Code Cycle)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision clarifying Handrail Extension Requirements 
    Pending: (CAH1 – AMC1) 

  • E82-24 IBC: 1014.5.5, 1014.5.6 & 1014.5.8 & IFC: 1014.5.5, 1014.5.6 & 1014.5.8 (Pending Current Code Cycle)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision to clarify and reorganize the Handrail requirements for Clearance, Continuity & Fittings.          
    Pending: (CAH1 – AS) 

  • E80-24 IBC: 1014.4.1 & IFC: 1014.4.1 
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision to Clarify the minimum handrail cross section.   
    (CAH1 – D) Dropped at CAH2 in support of E81-24 revised proposal by comment by SMA   

  • E67-24 IBC: 1011.5.2 & IFC: 1011.5.2 (Pending Current Code Cycle)     
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed Revision to define bottom of a Stair Flight’s Riser Measure Measurement Location, currently not specific.         
    (CAH1 – D)
    (Pending & on Comment CAH2)

  • S102-22 IBC: 1607.9.1.2, 1607.9.1.2.1 (New) original proposal submitted by other
    Public Comment 2: Requests As Modified by Public Comment
    Proponent Thomas Zuzik Jr, railingcodes.com, representing Feeney Inc.
    Proposed public comment revision to IBC Section 1607.9.1.2 Guard Infill Loads.

  • RB118-22 IRC: R312.1.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to R312.1.3

  • RB116-22 IRC: R311.8.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to modify when handrails are required on ramps.

  • RB115-22 IRC: R311.8.2
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed new text inserting maximum vertical rise between ramps.
  • RB113-22 IRC: R311.7.8.4
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.8.4 Continuity. Exception 2 revised.
  • RB112-22 IRC: R311.7.8.4
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.8.4 Continuity. Clarify measuring points.
  • RB110-22 IRC: R311.7.8, R311.7.11.2, R311.7.12.2, R311.8.3, R311.8.3.1, R311.8.3.2, R311.8.3.3, Section R312 (New), R312.1 (New), R311.7.8.1, R311.7.8.2, R311.7.8.3, R311.7.8.4, R311.7.8.5, R311.7.8.6
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed new Section titled Handrails and consolidated all the handrail requirements for stairs, ramps, and alternating tread devices into one section.
  • RB106-22 IRC: R311.7.5.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.5.3 Nosing to add a second exception.
  • RB105-22 IRC: R311.7.5.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision to Section R311.7.5.3 Nosings.
  • RB88-22 IRC: R308.4.4
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed revision of section R308.4.4 Glazing in guards and railings.
  • RB24-22 IRC: Section 202 (New)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed new definition for Landings.

  • E82-21
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed change IBC Section 1015.3 Add new exception for interior guard heights for use groups R-2 & R-3
  • E76-21
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed change IBC Section 1014.6 Handrail extensions. minimum length clarification.
  • E64-21
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., of Railingcodes.com representing the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
    Proposed change to IBC Section 1011.5.5.1 Open Risers exemption nosing projection.
  • S221–09/10 2407.1.1
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed Revise the 4 times safety factor to the glass requirements, and remove the 800lb point.

  • RB60-07/08 R312.1
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revised to stipulate “Where required” and allow reduced height on stair flights.
  • RB59-07/08 R312.1
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revised to stipulate “Where required” and define the measuring point when guards are required.
  • RB58-07/08 R312.1, R312.2 (New), R312.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revised to stipulate “Where required” and define the measuring point when guards are required.
  • RB50-07/08 R311.4.3
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed exception to R311.3 (Supp) Floors and Landings at doors.
    New exception for exterior balconies 60 square feet or less.
  • E86–07/08 1013.2 (IFC [B] 1013.2)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed revise terminology from seatboard to fixed seating.
  • E85-07/08 1013.1, 1013.1.1 (New), 1013.2, 1013.3, 1013.5, 1013.6 (IFC [B] 1013.1, [B] 1013.1.1 (New), [B] 1013.2, [B] 1013.3, [B] 1013.5, [B] 1013.6); IRC R312.1, R312.2
    Proponent: Paul K Heilstadt, P.E., Chair, representing ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC)
    I attended and contributed as an interested party to the ICC Code Technology Committee E85-07/08 code proposal and provide documentation and information used in the reason statement.  Specifically, the drawing and the documentation for the children’s head sizes and compiled the chart of opening limitation spheres.  Language of E97-06/07 & E84-07/08 included in proposal. 
  • E84-07/08 1013.1 (IFC [B] 1013.1)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed “measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontal to the edge of the open side.”

  • PM25-06/07 306.1, 306.2 (new)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings, Inc.
    Code proposal revising the Handrail and guard requirements within the property maintenance code.
  • E97–06/07 1013.1 (IFC [B] 1013.1); IRC R312.1
    Proponent: Thomas B. Zuzik, Jr., Artistic Railings, Inc., representing himself
    Proposed Terminology: “measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 24” horizontal to the edge of the open side above the floor or grade below,”
  • E96-06/07 1013.1, 1013.1.1 (New) Part I, R312.1 Part II
    Proponent: Paul K Heilstadt, P.E., Chair, representing ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC)
    I attended and contributed as an interested party to the ICC Code Technology Committee E96-06/07 code proposal and provide documentation and information used in the reason statement.  Specifically, the documentation for the children’s head sizes and compiled the chart of opening limitation spheres. 
  • E81-06/07 1011.3 (IFC [B] 1011.3)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed clarification A117.1
  • E73-06/07 1010.1, 1010.0 (IFC [B] 1010.1, [B] 1010.9)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed clarification A117.1
  • E7-06/07 (IFC [B] 1002.1)
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed definition of “Walking Surface.”

  • RB41-01 R316.2
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed 4-inch opening limitation to 34-inches, above 34-inches to an 8-inch sphere.
  • RB40-01 R316.2 (IBC 1003.2.12.2) – Approved as Submitted
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed 4-3/8” opening limitation exception for residential stair flights.
  • RB14-01 T. R301.4 (IBC 1607.7.1.2) – Approved as Modified by Committee Action
    Proponent: Thomas B Zuzik Jr., Artistic Railings Inc.
    Proposed Infill Load added to the model code.

Sample Drawing of ABA/ADA Handrail Compliance Conflicts

The drawing shown below was prepared for a client to provide a work through flow of the handrail graspability conflicts on a federal ABA project on a GSA building. Part of our services we offer is project review for both local buildings and federal ADA requirements.

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