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Can anybody tell me what is the allowable height for a cricket pavilion balcony rail....or is it based upon SFARP through risk assessment? (it's not in construction and hence not specified as 950mm) My problem is that it's an old and well used facility with no accidents in the last 30 years and you can't see the cricket from the lowest seating if you increase the rail height. Having said that, the rail is very low (705mm) with an 8 foot drop onto tarmac and is not high enough in my opinion. I would have a battle on my hands to try and increase and hence any advice welcomed.
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Have you thought about some other type of barrier other than one that blocks vision. Try fitting a level of perspex as an additoasnl barrier which would not impair the view. There are several available on the market and won't cost the earth.
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Working in the Entertainment world i see many low rails and barriers. Either because they are in older premises or because of sightlines issues.
A similar problem has been solved at the new Wembley Stadium where they have created a wider top by the use of brackets to carry catenary wires in parallel to the barrier top. This solution works because by widening the top rail you reduce the likelihood of someone going over - their centre of gravity should remain within the wired area and not just pass the barrier - this is the simpler solution offered in BS6180 the code of practice for handrails and barriers.
Old cinema/theatre balconies are often low but very wide - again to reduce or limit the ability to go straight over. The use of catenary wires means the notional extra width acts as a catcher to someone who stumbles and falls over and into it.
Take the Wembley Stadium tour and have a look - great solution at minimal cost!
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You could try the Football Licensing Authority Guide to Safety at Sports grounds, which also deals with barrier heights and which is sued by places such as Wembley etc. Building Control may also be able to advise.
Reg 13(1) to 4 of the Workplace Regs was repealed by the Work at Height Regs in 2005 so isn't current.
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Mootoppers
Have you looked at the Building Regs
I think the height of a barrier should be in the region of 1100mm and not allow children to climb over.
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