Regulations and Safety
We develop railing systems that give professionals confidence and ensure safe, comfortable spaces for users.
Our systems offer the assurance of regulatory compliance and guarantee the required level of safety
At Comenza, safety is an exact science. Our Engineering Department designs railing and handrail systems aligned with the highest requirements of the most demanding international building codes, delivering structural integrity, impact resistance and long-term reliability for high-traffic and complex architecture.
Compliant with key international safety standards
We work closely with some of the world’s most recognized certification institutions to ensure that our railing systems meet the regulatory requirements in the country where they are marketed, such as: Spain (CTE), France (Avis Technique), UK (BS), Norway (NS), Italy (UNI), among others.
FAQs
How do I know which safety requirements apply to a glass railing project?
The safety requirements for a glass railing depend on factors such as the country where the project is located, the type of building, the occupancy category and the installation conditions. These variables determine the actions the railing must withstand and the technical requirements applicable to the system.
Comenza develops and tests its railing systems according to national and international building regulations and supports professionals with project-specific regulatory studies, FEM simulations, anchorage analysis and wind pressure assessments.
What load should a glass railing be designed to withstand?
The required load depends mainly on the occupancy category and intended use of the space. Private residential areas, public spaces and areas with high concentrations of people can require significantly different horizontal loads.
For this reason, the railing must be assessed as a complete system —including glass, profile or clamps, anchors and substrate— according to the requirements applicable to the specific project. Comenza tests its systems under static and dynamic loads and offers different solutions for private, public and crowd-load applications
When should wind load be considered in the design of a glass railing?
Wind load should be assessed for exterior railings, particularly on high-rise buildings, exposed façades, balconies, rooftops and other locations subject to significant wind pressure.
The required wind assessment depends on factors such as the project location, building height, exposure and geometry. Comenza’s technical team performs static wind pressure assessments and project-specific calculations to help verify the suitability of the railing system, glass configuration and anchoring solution.
How do I choose the correct glass type and thickness for a railing system?
There is no single glass thickness suitable for every railing project. The required configuration depends on the railing system, panel dimensions, support conditions, occupancy category, design loads and applicable building regulations.
Comenza provides tested glass configurations for each railing system, specifying compatible glass types and thicknesses according to the required performance. Professionals should therefore select the glass as part of the tested railing assembly, rather than considering glass thickness independently.
ONLINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Our team of experts is here to help you
At Comenza, we know that every detail matters when designing a building project. That is why we have developed a new service that takes our technical commitment one step further.
This tool is designed to provide personalized advice to professionals. Through this digital service, we combine our technical expertise with the responsiveness required by today’s projects. The result: specialized, personal and effective support, just a click away.
Our railing testing facility is a unique space in the building sector
Our laboratory
In our in-house testing laboratory, our innovation team carries out both static and dynamic load tests, allowing us to bring railing solutions to market that have been tested under the most demanding conditions.
The facility has a number of distinctive features that set it apart within the industry:
- Climate control
- Testing to national and international standards.
- Collaboration with independent certification bodies.
TRAINING SESSIONS
Take part in our training sessions and make sure you meet regulatory and safety requirements
- Actions on railings
- Wind action
- Partial safety factors
- Strength verification
- Construction characteristics
- Comments and questions
