Richardson, TX (PRWEB) April 07, 2014 -- Fortress Railing Products, a leading innovator and manufacturer of railing products, attains Code Compliance Research Report (CCRR) 0192 from Architectural Testing Institute (ATI), a leading ISO/IEC 17025 accredited building products testing laboratory, for Fortress Fe26 Iron Railing and Fortress Fe26 PLUS Iron Railing.
As reflected in the report, Fortress Fe26 and Fortress Fe26 PLUS have demonstrated the capacity to resist the design loads specified in Chapter 16 of the International Building Code (IBC), as well as Section R301 of the International Residential Code (IRC) when tested in accordance with ICC-ES AC273 which is the acceptance criteria for handrails and guards consisting of metal to be used at interior/exterior ramps, stairways, balconies, porches and decks.
Code Compliance Research Reports are accepted by local and regional code officials nationally and were developed and signed by qualified licensed professionals with recognized industry experience. Ultimately, CCRR provides the evidence, technical information, and professional evaluation that a building official relies upon to determine that a product, component or method of construction complies with a specific code.
“Fortress Railing Products is committed to safety and code compliance,” says A.J. Jesiolowski, Product Manager of Fortress Railing Products, “and attaining CCRR represents peace of mind for everyone involved with our products.”
About Fortress Railing Products
Fortress Railing Products, a subsidiary of The Fortress Company, is committed to developing innovative, quality products specifically for the railing industry. It is very proud of its vast distribution network, commitment to code testing, innovative product design and the strength of the Fortress Railing Products brand. As a respected category creator and industry leader, Fortress Railing Products offers a complete line of railing solutions to meet virtually any need.
About ATI
Founded in 1975, Architectural Testing, Inc. is a leading testing laboratory, certification body and inspection agency for building products and the built environment. Whether at your place, our place or in the field, with 20 locations across North America and now teamed together with Intertek’s global capabilities, Architectural Testing is the Complete Solution for evaluation, testing and certification.
Karen Wong, Fortress Railing Products, http://www.fortressrailing.com, +1 (972) 231-4001, [email protected]
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