How to determine the height and spacing of fences to ensure that they are both safe and in compliance with regulations?
Publish Time: 2024-12-23
Determining the height and spacing of fences is a comprehensive consideration process involving safety, beauty and practicality.
First of all, the height of fences needs to be determined according to their environment and function. In civil buildings, the height of guardrails in open areas such as balconies and corridors needs to be adjusted according to the height of the open area to ensure the safety of residents. Generally speaking, the height of guardrails in open areas below 24 meters is not less than 1.05 meters; the height of guardrails in open areas of 24 meters and above is not less than 1.1 meters. The height of railings on rooftops and open atriums of public buildings is not less than 1.2 meters, and the height of protective railings in nurseries and kindergartens must be increased to not less than 1.3 meters to prevent children from climbing and causing danger.
In industrial buildings, such as platforms, passages and workplaces, the height of fences also needs to be determined according to the specific environment. Generally speaking, the height of guardrails in these places is generally not less than 1.05 meters. For areas with high overhead height, such as 20 meters and above, the height of the guardrail should not be less than 1.2 meters to ensure the safety of workers.
As for the spacing of fences, it also needs to be determined according to the use environment and function. For guardrails used by adults, the spacing is generally not more than 0.11 meters to prevent the body from being stuck. Especially in children's activity places, such as nurseries and kindergartens, when vertical bars are used as railings, the net distance of the bars should be strictly controlled and should not be more than 0.11 meters to prevent children from climbing or getting stuck and causing danger.
At the same time, factors such as the material, strength and durability of fences should also be considered to ensure that they can play a role in safety protection in actual use and meet the requirements of beauty and practicality.
In general, the determination of the height and spacing of fences is a comprehensive consideration process, which requires full consideration of multiple factors such as the use environment and function, ergonomics and safety standards. In practical applications, we should refer to the corresponding national standards and regulations to ensure that the height and spacing of the guardrails meet safety requirements.
