Aluminium Balustrade: Complying with AS/NZS 1170.1 Load Requirements
An aluminium balustrade is more than an architectural accent; it’s a critical safety barrier on every balcony, stair, and deck. In New Zealand and Australia, regulations govern every balustrade design, stipulating that it must resist specified loads and pressures. The benchmark standard AS/NZS 1170.1 details the force a balustrade must bear so that every installation…