Digger Specialties Updates Aluminum Railing Line
Digger Specialties Inc. (DSI) recently announced the latest update to their Westsbury® Aluminum Railing line, specifically Tuscany Series and VertiCable®. With the ever-changing building codes, it is essential to keep up with the latest requirements to ensure safety. The DSI team is launching a new and improved version of their popular Westbury Aluminum Railing line.
The primary focus of this update is to meet the more stringent 2018 and 2021 requirements for deflection ratings on the top rail of guardrail systems. The research and design department has made internal updates to the top rail of each Westbury style offered by DSI, without changing the railing’s aesthetics once installed. The sleek and modern look remains, while being code-compliant.
The first two styles being introduced with the heavier top rail are Tuscany Series (C10 and C101) and VertiCable (C80). In addition to the updates made to the top rail, other components such as crossover posts and accessory crossover components have also been updated to ensure they work seamlessly with the new top rail design. These updates were completed earlier this year; the products are up to code and ready for installation.
The new Code Compliance Research Report (CCRR) number for the 2018 and 2021 codes will be listed on the DSI website as soon as it is received. The structural engineering report for the Tuscany and VertiCable models will also be listed on the website. The final analysis to create a CCRR from the engineering report could take a few months.
The updates ensure the DSI products are compliant with the latest building codes and regulations, giving peace of mind to contractors as they select DSI products for their projects. The current CCRR-0163 is valid for areas where the 2015 and 2012 codes are still in effect. DSI will continue to utilize this CCRR report through October 2024.
During the transition period, both the current and updated versions of the Westbury styles will be available simultaneously. The DSI team has worked diligently to ensure that the updated styles will meet the highest quality standards.
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