ASTM E2358-24
(Specification)Standard Specification for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
Standard Specification for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the classification, design and performance requirements, and test methods for glass in permanent railing systems, guards, and balustrades installed in agricultural, assembly, commercial, educational, industrial, institutional, recreational, and residential buildings. This specification considers that the overall outlook is based on the health and safety of all potential users of buildings, and establishes the basic minimum requirements and criteria that lead to satisfactory products under normal and anticipated building uses, and not for abuses for which the building and its components are not designed. Also, this specification does not give consideration to design criteria for specific field conditions, the establishment of which is the prerogative and responsibility of the designer, specification writer, and regulatory agencies.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
11.1 The significance and use of the test methods is contained in Test Methods E2353.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers glass in permanent railing systems, guards, and balustrades, including components such as rails and swing gates or other forms of required guardrail opening protection installed in agricultural, assembly, comme-
rcial, educational, industrial, institutional, recreational, and residential buildings, and other structures such as towers or elevated platforms.
1.2 This specification is intended to be applied to permanent glass or other glazing railing systems for buildings and to such railing systems, rails, guards, and balustrades having major structural components made of glass or other glazing material, or the secondary components such as infill or balusters made of glass or other glazing material.
1.3 This specification considers that the overall outlook is based on the health and safety of all potential users of buildings. The criteria incorporated in this specification provide for normal and anticipated building uses, but not for abuses for which the building and its components are not designed.
1.4 This specification establishes basic minimum requirements and criteria that lead to satisfactory products under normal use conditions and does not give consideration to design criteria for specific field conditions, the establishment of which is the prerogative and responsibility of the designer, specification writer, and regulatory agencies.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2358 − 24
Standard Specification for
Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems,
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Guards, and Balustrades
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2358; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and to
1.1 This specification covers glass in permanent railing
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
systems, guards, and balustrades, including components such
use.
as rails and swing gates or other forms of required guardrail
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
opening protection installed in agricultural, assembly, comme-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
rcial, educational, industrial, institutional, recreational, and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
residential buildings, and other structures such as towers or
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
elevated platforms.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 This specification is intended to be applied to permanent
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
glass or other glazing railing systems for buildings and to such
railing systems, rails, guards, and balustrades having major
2. Referenced Documents
structural components made of glass or other glazing material,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
or the secondary components such as infill or balusters made of
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
glass or other glazing material.
E1481 Terminology of Railing Systems and Rails for Build-
1.3 This specification considers that the overall outlook is
ings
based on the health and safety of all potential users of
E1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows,
buildings. The criteria incorporated in this specification pro-
Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems
vide for normal and anticipated building uses, but not for
Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure
abuses for which the building and its components are not
Differentials
designed.
E1996 Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows,
1.4 This specification establishes basic minimum require- Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems
Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
ments and criteria that lead to satisfactory products under
normal use conditions and does not give consideration to E2353 Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Perma-
nent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
design criteria for specific field conditions, the establishment of
which is the prerogative and responsibility of the designer,
2.2 ANSI Standard:
specification writer, and regulatory agencies.
ANSI Z97.1 Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety
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1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.56 contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Performance of Railing Systems and Glass for Floors and Stairs. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved March 1, 2024. Published March 2024. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E2358 – 17. DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/E2358-24. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology having jurisdiction; however, it shall be a minimum of 910 mm
(36 in.) at aisle ends and a minimum of 1070 mm (42 in.)
3.1 Definitions—General terms used in this standard test
where aisle steps are perpendicular to the railing system.
method are defined in Terminologies E631 and E1481. Terms
4.1.2 Handrails and Stair-rail Systems:
common to this standard test method and referenced test
4.1.2.1 In corridors, ramp, walkways, and enclosed stair-
methods are defined in the respective document
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2358 − 17 E2358 − 24
Standard Specification for
Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems,
1
Guards, and Balustrades
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2358; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers glass in permanent railing systems, guards, and balustrades, including components such as rails and
swing gates or other forms of required guardrail opening protection installed in agricultural, assembly, commercial,comme-
rcial, educational, industrial, institutional, recreational, and residential buildings, and other structures such as towers or elevated
platforms.
1.2 This specification is intended to be applied to permanent glass or other glazing railing systems for buildings and to such railing
systems, rails, guards, and balustrades having major structural components made of glass or other glazing material, or the
secondary components such as infill or balusters made of glass or other glazing material.
1.3 This specification considers that the overall outlook is based on the health and safety of all potential users of buildings. The
criteria incorporated in this specification provide for normal and anticipated building uses, but not for abuses for which the building
and its components are not designed.
1.4 This specification establishes basic minimum requirements and criteria that lead to satisfactory products under normal use
conditions and does not give consideration to design criteria for specific field conditions, the establishment of which is the
prerogative and responsibility of the designer, specification writer, and regulatory agencies.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability
of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E935 Test Methods for Performance of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings
E1481 Terminology of Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.56 on Performance
of Railing Systems and Glass for Floors and Stairs.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2017March 1, 2024. Published September 2017March 2024. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20102017
as E2358 – 04E2358 – 17.(2010). DOI: 10.1520/E2358-17.10.1520/E2358-24.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by
Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
E1996 Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by
Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
E2025 Test Method for Evaluating Fenestration Components and Assemblies for Resistance to Impact Energies (Withdrawn
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2015)
E2353 Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI Z97.1 Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Defini
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