Products General Details Product Descriptions HomeSelect Guardrail assembly and component details are shown in Figure 44 through 44. General Product Usage ver 5.3 Page 1 of 17 5. Each guardrail system may be installed at maximum spans as indicated in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 12, Figure 20, Figure 28, Figure 36, and Figure 43. Each system is rated for a railing height of 42-inches or 36-inches as indicated in Table 1. 1. All guardrails shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the conditions of this PER. A copy of the manufacturer's installation instructions shall be made easily available to the installer. Pei Evaluation Service ® is an accredited ISO Standard 17065 Product Certifier, accredited by the IAS. This Product Evaluation Report represents a product that Pei ES has Evaluated. This product has a Product Evaluation Service Agreement & Follow-up Inspection Service Agreement. This Product Evaluation Report in no way implies warranty for this product or relieves Fiber Composites, LLC of their liabilities for this product. This PER is an official document if it is within one year of the Initial or Re- Approval date. Initial Approval Re-Approved January, 2016 June, 2018 See all Pei ES Listings at: www.p-e-i.com Fiberon ® Symmetry™ Signature Railing Fiberon Horizon ® Railing Armorguard Regency™ White Rail Evaluation Report Information Fiber Composites Contact Information: Approved Manufacturing Locations Report Owner Fiber Composites, LLC 181 Random Drive New London, NC 28127 3. Fiberon Symmetry Signature Railings may be used in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance with Section 1406.3 of the IBC. Fiberon, Veranda, and HomeSelect Guardrails have been tested and evaluated for structural strength to meet design loads and requirements of the building codes listed under the Code Compliance section of this Product Evaluation Report (PER). The approved manufacturing location shown above has an approved Quality Control Manual to manufacture the products. Fiber Composites, LLC has a Product Evaluation Service Agreement with Pei Evaluation Service ® (Pei ES) and a Follow-up Inspection Service Agreement with Progressive Engineering Inc. (Pei ). The manufacturing facility will be audited on a quarterly basis by Pei . 2. All framing, wood posts, beams, joists, stringers and associated connections required to anchor the railing posts are outside the scope of this PER. All framing shall follow applicable codes or be designed by a licensed Engineer. Stairway handrail shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable codes. Fiberon Symmetry Signature assembly and component details are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 8, and Fiberon Horizon assembly and component details are shown in Figure 9 through Figure 16. Fiber Composites, LLC 181 Random Drive New London, NC 28127 4. All guardrail system load tests were performed using 4x4 Douglas Fir or Treated Southern Pine posts. Where alternative lumber species are utilized, the fastener capacity shall be verified by the local code official or a registered design professional as deemed applicable. Armorguard Deluxe Railing Armorguard Enclave™ Railing HomeSelect™ Guardrails 1-800-573-8841 or [email protected]Armorguard Regency White Rail assembly and component details are shown in Figure 17 through 26. Armorguard Enclave assembly and component details are shown in Figure 27 through 33. All guardrail systems covered by this PER are co-extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC) products manufactured in one of the following Pei ES approved colors: White, Tranquil White, Black, Serene Black, Bronze, Dark Walnut, Simply Brown, Mahogany, Redwood, and Cedar. Veranda ArmorGuard is co-extruded Polyethylene/Wood core with HDPE capstock manufactured in two Pei ES approved colors: Nantucket Gray and Brazilian Walnut. Railing systems consist of the structural components outlined in Table 2 and Table 4 and fasteners outlined in Table 3 and Table 5. Armorguard Classic Railing Armorguard Classic Railing assembly and component details are shown in Figure 34 through 44. Armorguard Deluxe Railing assembly and component details are shown in Figure 34 through 44. PER-15099
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Products
General Details
Product Descriptions
HomeSelect Guardrail assembly and component details are shown in Figure 44 through 44.
General Product Usage
ver 5.3 Page 1 of 17
5. Each guardrail system may be installed at maximum spans as indicated in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 12, Figure 20, Figure 28, Figure36, and Figure 43. Each system is rated for a railing height of 42-inches or 36-inches as indicated in Table 1.
1. All guardrails shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the conditions of this PER. A copyof the manufacturer's installation instructions shall be made easily available to the installer.
Pei Evaluation Service® is an accredited ISO Standard 17065 Product Certifier,accredited by the IAS. This Product Evaluation Report represents a product that Pei ES has Evaluated. This product has a Product Evaluation Service Agreement & Follow-upInspection Service Agreement. This Product Evaluation Report in no way implieswarranty for this product or relieves Fiber Composites, LLC of their liabilities for thisproduct. This PER is an official document if it is within one year of the Initial or Re-Approval date.
3. Fiberon Symmetry Signature Railings may be used in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance withSection 1406.3 of the IBC.
Fiberon, Veranda, and HomeSelect Guardrails have been tested and evaluated for structural strength to meet design loads andrequirements of the building codes listed under the Code Compliance section of this Product Evaluation Report (PER). The approvedmanufacturing location shown above has an approved Quality Control Manual to manufacture the products. Fiber Composites, LLChas a Product Evaluation Service Agreement with Pei Evaluation Service® (Pei ES) and a Follow-up Inspection Service Agreementwith Progressive Engineering Inc. (Pei ). The manufacturing facility will be audited on a quarterly basis by Pei .
2. All framing, wood posts, beams, joists, stringers and associated connections required to anchor the railing posts are outside thescope of this PER. All framing shall follow applicable codes or be designed by a licensed Engineer. Stairway handrail shall be designedand constructed in accordance with the applicable codes.
Fiberon Symmetry Signature assembly and component details are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 8, and Fiberon Horizonassembly and component details are shown in Figure 9 through Figure 16.
Fiber Composites, LLC181 Random Drive
New London, NC 28127
4. All guardrail system load tests were performed using 4x4 Douglas Fir or Treated Southern Pine posts. Where alternative lumberspecies are utilized, the fastener capacity shall be verified by the local code official or a registered design professional as deemedapplicable.
Armorguard Regency White Rail assembly and component details are shown in Figure 17 through 26. Armorguard Enclaveassembly and component details are shown in Figure 27 through 33.
All guardrail systems covered by this PER are co-extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC) products manufactured in one of the followingPei ES approved colors: White, Tranquil White, Black, Serene Black, Bronze, Dark Walnut, Simply Brown, Mahogany, Redwood, andCedar. Veranda ArmorGuard is co-extruded Polyethylene/Wood core with HDPE capstock manufactured in two Pei ES approvedcolors: Nantucket Gray and Brazilian Walnut. Railing systems consist of the structural components outlined in Table 2 and Table 4 andfasteners outlined in Table 3 and Table 5.
Armorguard Classic Railing
Armorguard Classic Railing assembly and component details are shown in Figure 34 through 44. Armorguard Deluxe Railingassembly and component details are shown in Figure 34 through 44.
PER-15099
Code & Standard Compliance
Tested to
ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
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ASTM D7032 - Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite Deck Boards and GuardrailSystems
PER-15099
Section R301.5 Section R312
Section 1015.5 Section 1015.7
Section R317.4
2015 International Residential Code 2015 International Building Code
2009 International Residential Code 2009 International Building Code
Section 1607.8.1
Section 1015.3
Section 1607.8.1Section 1015.6Section 2612
2012 International Residential Code 2012 International Building CodeSection R312.1Section R301.5
Section R317.4 Section R507.3
Notes:1. Limited to use in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance with Section 1406.3 of the IBC.
2. All products may be recognized as code compliant in accordance with the 2012 IBC/IRC, 2015 IBC/IRC, 2014 Florida Building Code, 2014Florida Building Code - Residential, and 2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (same code sections as 2009 IBC). System specific limitationsare provided in Table 1.
3. Recognition through the 2014 FBC and 2014 FBC-Residential excludes use in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ).
Railing System Nominal Length Maximum Height Additional LimitationsFiberon Symmetry Signature 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in None
Fiberon Symmetry Signature Stair Railing
6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Fiberon Horizon 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Fiberon Horizon Stair Railing3 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsAmorguard Regency White Rail 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Armorguard Regency Stair Railing3 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsArmorguard Enclave 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Armorguard Enclave Stair Railing3 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Armorguard Classic1 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Armorguard Deluxe1 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
HomeSelect Traditional1 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsHomeSelect Naturals 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsHomeSelect Sentry 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
2. Fiberon Symmetry Signature guardrail system is limited to a minimum stair angle of 30o and a maximum stair angle of 37o.
3. Fiberon Horizon and Armorguard guardrail systems are limited to a minimum stair angle of 27o and a maximum stair angle of 37o.
1. Armorguard Classic, Armorguard Deluxe, and HomeSelect Traditional guardrail systems are limited to a height of 36-inches when colonial balusters are used. See Figure 44 for HomeSelect baluster details.
Notes:
Table 1 - Individual Railing System Additional Code Limitations
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PER-15099
System Component
Fiberon Symmetry Signature
Fiberon Horizon Armorguard
Regency WhiteArmorguard
Enclave
Top RailCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Top ReinforcementExtruded 6063-T6
Aluminum H-Channel
-- -- --
Top BracketHylon N1000HL
(Nylon)Grade 304 Stainless
SteelGrade 304 Stainless
Steel or NylonGrade 304 Stainless
Steel or Nylon
Bottom RailCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Bottom Rail BracketHylon N1000HL
(Nylon)Grade 304 Stainless
SteelGrade 304 Stainless
Steel or NylonGrade 304 Stainless
Stee or Nylon
Post Sleeve/WrapCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded Cellular PVC
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
3/4" Diameter Extruded 6063-T6
Aluminum
3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube
(45,000-psi Yield)
3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube
(45,000-psi Yield)
3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube
(45,000-psi Yield)
Crush BlocksCo-Extruded Cellular
PVCCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Crush Block Holder Nylon -- -- --
Table 2 - Fiberon & Armorguard Railing Systems Component Material Specifications
Baluster Options
System ConnectionFiberon Symmetry
SignatureFiberon Horizon
Armorguard Regency White
Armorguard Enclave
Top Rail to Bracket #10x5/8" Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat
Head Screws2#10x3/4" SS Flat
Head Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat
Head ScrewsTop Rail Cap to
Sub-Rail -- -- -- --
Top Bracket to Post #10x2-1/2" Screws#10x1-1/4" SS Flat
Head Screws3#10x1-1/4" SS Flat
Head Screws#10x1-1/4" SS Flat
Head Screws
Top Rail to Baluster#8x1-1/2" Flat Head
ScrewsPVC Baluster
DaggersBalusters Pass Through Rail
Balusters Pass Through Rail
Top Rail to Reinforcement
#10x1-7/8" Screws -- -- --
Bottom Rail to Bracket
#10x5/8" Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat
Head Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat
Head Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat
Head ScrewsBottom Bracket to
Post#10x2-1/2" Screws
#10x1-1/4" SS Flat Head Screws
#10x1-1/4" SS Flat Head Screws
#10x1-1/4" SS Flat Head Screws
Bottom Rail to Baluster
#10x1-1/2" ScrewsPVC Baluster
DaggersBalusters Pass Through Rail
Balusters Pass Through Rail
Notes:
1. Fastening requirements are valid for both level and stair rail applications unless noted otherwise.
2. For 8-ft Horizon stair top rail to bracket connection, use #10x1" SS Flat Head Screws and 1/8" diameter pre-drill.
3. For 8-ft Horizon stair top rail to post connection, use #10x2" SS Flat Head Screws and 1/8" diameter pre-drill.
Table 3 - Fiberon & Armorguard Railing Systems Fastener Requirements1
A Test Report No. C7840.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for HomeSelect Classic/Deluxe/Traditional PVC Capped, Mineral-BasedComposite Guardrail Systems - Dated: July 16, 2014
A Test Report No. 74487.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-04 and ASTM D 6109-05 Tests for Fiberon Horizon Regency Composite RailSystem - Dated: April 7, 2010
A Pei Test Report No. 2017-6235(A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on an 8' Veranda Regency Railing System and6' Stair Guardrail with UV Exposed Nylon Brackets - Dated: 6/12/2018.
A Test Report No. 3646.01-119-19 - ASTM D 6109-05 for PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail System Home DepotVeranda Regency - Dated: February 16, 2015
A Test Report No. C8627.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for HomeSelect Naturals PVC Capped, Wood-Plastic CompositeGuardrail System - Dated: 3/21/2014
A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 8' HomeSelect Traditional Railing Systemwith new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/12/2017
A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(B) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 6' HomeSelect Deluxe Railing Systemwith new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/13/2017
A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(C) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 6' HomeSelect Sentry Railing System -Dated: 4/11/2017
A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(D) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 8' HomeSelect Classic Railing Systemwith new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/12/2017
A Test Report No. D7452.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06, ASTM D 6109-05, and ASTM D 7032-08 Tests for PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail Systems Home Depot Veranda Enclave and Veranda Regency - Dated: August 29, 2014
A Test Report No. 92465.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-07 Test for Horizon Series and Professional Series Composite Guardrail Systemswith Fortress Iron Balusters - Dated: December 28, 2009
A Test Report No. 77584.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-04 Test for Composite Baluster and PVC Dagger with WeatherBest Provincial andWeatherBest Mission Guardrail Systems - Dated: January 7, 2009
A Test Report No. E3648.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06 and ASTM D6109-05 for PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite GuardrailSystem for Horizon Mission - Dated: July 9, 2015 - Revised: September 16, 2015
An Engineering Comparison Letter - MPVC Core vs. Wood Composite Core for Horizon Guardrail System - Dated: April 25, 2016
A Test Report No. D9734.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06, ASTM D6109-05, and ASTM D7032-08 for Home Depot Veranda ArmorGuardComposite Guardrail System - Dated: November 18, 2014
A Pei Test Report No. 2016-765 (A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Infill Load Test on a 8' Symmetry Rail System with Round AluminumBalusters with a 0.075" Thick Aluminum Rail Reinforcement - Dated: 6/7/2016 (Revised: 8/24/2016)
A Pei Test Report No. 2016-765 (B) - ASTM D7032 Ultraviolet Resistance Test on Black Fiberon Symmetry MPVC Railing and CellularPVC Baluster Components - Dated: 9/6/2016
A Pei Test Report No. 2016-1431(A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Test on Various Fiberon, HomeSelect, and ArmorGuard Railing Systemsto Evaluate Design Changes - Dated: 10/18/2016
