ASTM E894-23

Standard Test Method for Anchorage of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended to provide data from which applicable design data can be derived for a given anchorage.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures to be followed in testing the performance of the anchorage of all types of new and existing permanent metal railing systems (guard, stair, and ramp-rail systems), and rails (hand, grab, and transfer rails) installed in and for agricultural, assembly, commercial, educational, industrial, institutional, recreational, and residential buildings.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to railing systems and rails having major structural components made of metal and secondary components made of metal or other materials such as wood, plastics, and glass.  
1.3 The test method described can be used to determine whether the anchorage of permanent metal railing systems and rails complies with anticipated performance requirements.  
1.4 Specifically, this test method covers procedures for determining the static tension, shear, and moment resistance of anchorages for permanent metal railing systems, and rails in structural elements made of concrete, masonry, wood, and metal as well as related products.  
1.5 No consideration is given in this test method to any possible deterioration of anchorage systems, resulting from adverse environmental conditions. The performance of special tests covering this aspect may be desirable.  
1.6 Should computations make it possible to provide the needed information, testing may be employed for purposes of verification.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.8 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6.  
1.9 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2023
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.56 - Performance of Railing Systems and Glass for Floors and Stairs

Standards Content (Sample)

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: E894 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Anchorage of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails
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for Buildings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E894; 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 deter-
1.1 This test method covers procedures to be followed in
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
testing the performance of the anchorage of all types of new
For specific hazard statements, see Section 6.
and existing permanent metal railing systems (guard, stair, and
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
ramp-rail systems), and rails (hand, grab, and transfer rails)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
installed in and for agricultural, assembly, commercial,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
educational, industrial, institutional, recreational, and residen-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tial buildings.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 This test method is applicable to railing systems and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
rails having major structural components made of metal and
secondary components made of metal or other materials such
2. Referenced Documents
as wood, plastics, and glass.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 The test method described can be used to determine E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
whether the anchorage of permanent metal railing systems and
ing Machines
rails complies with anticipated performance requirements. E488/E488M Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in
Concrete Elements
1.4 Specifically, this test method covers procedures for
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
determining the static tension, shear, and moment resistance of
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
anchorages for permanent metal railing systems, and rails in
semblies
structural elements made of concrete, masonry, wood, and
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
metal as well as related products.
E985 Specification for Permanent Metal Railing Systems
1.5 No consideration is given in this test method to any
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and Rails for Buildings (Withdrawn 2015)
possible deterioration of anchorage systems, resulting from
adverse environmental conditions. The performance of special
3. Terminology
tests covering this aspect may be desirable.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
1.6 Should computations make it possible to provide the
method, see Terminology E631 and Specification E985.
needed information, testing may be employed for purposes of
4. Significance and Use
verification.
4.1 This test method is intended to provide data from which
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
applicable design data can be derived for a given anchorage.
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
5. Apparatus
tion only and are not considered standard.
5.1 Testing Machine—Any testing machine or loading sys-
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tem capable of imposing forces accurate to within 61 %, when
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
calibrated in accordance with Practice E4, is suitable and may
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This test method 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 [e-mail]. 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 July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved the ASTM website.
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in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E894 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/ The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
E0894-23. www.astm.org.
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be used, provided the requirements of specified rate of loading
and recovery are met. T
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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: E894 − 18 E894 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Anchorage of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails
1
for Buildings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E894; 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 test method describescovers procedures to be followed in testing the performance of the anchorage of all types of new
and existing permanent metal railing systems (guard, stair, and ramp-rail systems), and rails (hand, grab, and transfer rails) installed
in and for agricultural, assembly, commercial, educational, industrial, institutional, recreational, and residential buildings.
1.2 This test method is applicable to railing systems and rails having major structural components made of metal and secondary
components made of metal or other materials such as wood, plastics, and glass.
1.3 The test method described can be used to determine whether the anchorage of permanent metal railing systems and rails
complies with anticipated performance requirements.
1.4 Specifically, this test method covers procedures for determining the static tension, shear, and moment resistance of anchorages
for permanent metal railing systems, and rails in structural elements made of concrete, masonry, wood, and metal as well as related
products.
1.5 No consideration is given in this test method to any possible deterioration of anchorage systems, resulting from adverse
environmental conditions. The performance of special tests covering this aspect may be desirable.
1.6 Should computations make it possible to provide the needed information, testing may be employed for purposes of verification.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to
inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.8 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 determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6.
1.9 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 test method 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 April 1, 2018July 1, 2023. Published May 2018July 2023. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20102018 as E894 – 88
(2010).E894 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/E0894-18.10.1520/E0894-23.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
E488/E488M Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
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E985 Specification for Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings (Withdrawn 2015)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method, see Terminology E631 and Specification E985.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is intended to provide data from which applicable design data can be derived for a given anchorage.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Testing Machine—Any testing machine or loading system capable of imposing forces accurate to within 61 %, when
calibrated in accordance with Practice E4, is suitable and may be used, provided the requirements of specified rate of loading and
recovery are met. The testing device shall be of sufficient capacity to prevent yielding of its various components and shall ensure
that the applied tension load remains par
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