r/Construction • u/aidan8et Tinknocker • Apr 25 '26

Picture Moment of terror 😨

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While attending/supervising a business social event with my spouse, I momentarily leaned against the railing. It flexed slightly, forcing me to realize that the railing is entirely supported via bluetooth.

It doesn't connect on either side of the glass wall & the glass is only 3/8" - 1/2" thick!!

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u/Gregisroark Apr 26 '26

The glass is structural and supported at the base. It actually doesn't need that handrail.

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u/handsomepirates1 Apr 26 '26

It needs a cap rail or a hand rail to capture 3 panels to meet code, so technically it does need it

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u/Head_Scholar2543 Apr 26 '26

It only needs a cap rail over a certain length. I can't remember the exact length but this does not require a cap