ICC-ES Evaluation Report

ESR-3842
Reissued March 2024 This report also contains:
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EVALUATION SUBJECT:
DIVISION: 05 00 00— REPORT HOLDER:
METALS
C.R. LAURENCE CO.,
GRS™ GLASS
Section: 05 52 00—Metal INC.
BALUSTRADE GUARD
Railings SYSTEM FOR
Section: 05 73 13— LAMINATED TEMPERED
Glazed Decorative Metal GLASS APPLICATIONS
Railings
DIVISION: 08 00 00—
OPENINGS
Section: 08 81 00—
Glass Glazing
Section: 08 88 00—
Special Function
Glazing
DIVISION: 32 00 00—
EXTERIOR
IMPROVEMENTS

Section: 32 35 00—
Screening Devices

1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE

Compliance with the following codes:
 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building Code® (IBC)

 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Residential Code® (IRC)
For evaluation for compliance with codes adopted by Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS),
see ESR-3842 LABC and LARC Supplement.
Properties evaluated:
 Structural
 Durability

2.0 USES
The GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems) for laminated glass are used as guardrail systems in interior and exterior
locations of all construction types.

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The GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems) have been demonstrated as compliant for use in IBC Section 2407.1.4,
Wind-Borne Debris Regions when installed in accordance with this report and with a minimum laminated glass
panel thickness of 9/16 inch (14.3 mm), a minimum 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) thick ionoplast SentryGlas® interlayer,
and a top rail.

3.0 DESCRIPTION
3.1 General:
The GRS™ typically consists of a top rail or handrail, laminated glass panels, and base shoe. The glass panel
is either dry glazed using the Taper-Loc® system or wet glazed using grout. Figure 1 shows the typical elevation
with the components. Figure 6 shows a typical wet glazed installation. Refer to Section 3.1.6 for grout
requirements. Figure 8 shows the CRL Taper-Loc® dry glaze systems.
3.1.1 Top Rail: The top rails (also known as cap rails) are manufactured from 304 or 316 stainless steel,
brass C26000 alloy, or aluminum alloy 6063-T5/T6. See Table 3.
3.1.2 Handrail: The handrails are supported by brackets installed on the sides of the laminated glass panels.
The brackets HR15G, HR20G, HR2D, HR2E, HR2F, HR2J, HR2S, HR3E, and HR5E are manufactured from
316 stainless steel, brass C26000 alloy, or aluminum alloy 6063. See Figure 10.
The handrails are manufactured from ASTM A53-12 Grade A or B galvanized steel, 304 or 316 stainless
steel (unless otherwise noted), brass C26000 alloy or aluminum alloy 6063-T6:
 11/4-inch Schedule 40 pipe – galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum
 11/2-inch Schedule 40 pipe – galvanized steel, stainless steel aluminum
 11/2-inch OD x ⅛-inch tube – stainless steel [1/16 hard, Fy ≥ 45 ksi (310 MPa)], aluminum, brass C26000
 11/2-inch OD x 0.05-inch tube – stainless steel [1/16 hard, Fy ≥ 45 ksi (310 MPa)], brass C26000
 2-inch OD x 0.05-inch tube – stainless steel [1/16 hard, Fy ≥ 45 ksi (310 MPa)], brass C26000.
3.1.3 Laminated Glass Panels: The laminated glass panels must comply with ASTM C1172 and Category
II of CPSC 16 CFR 1201 or ANSI Z97.1. The panels must consist of two lites of glass with an interlayer.
For nominal laminated panel thicknesses of 9/16, 11/16, 13/16, and 11/16 inches, the minimum thickness must be
0.498, 0.644, 0.770, and 0.998 inch (12.6, 16.4, 19.6 and 25.3 mm), respectively.
The lites must be Kind FT tempered glass complying with ASTM C1048 and have a minimum Modulus of
Rupture (Fr) ≥ 24,000 psi (165 MPa).
The interlayer must be a minimum of 0.060 inch (1.52mm) thick. The interlayer may be a non-PVB or PVB
interlayer. The interlayer shear modulus (G) must comply with the values listed in the appropriate tables of this
report.
For use in wind-borne debris regions, the ionoplast SentryGlas® (non-PVB) interlayer must be used and must
have an interlayer shear modulus (G) greater than 1,640 psi (11.3 MPa) for temperatures less than or equal
to 122˚F (50˚C).
When top rail or handrail is not used, glass panels must be specified to have exposed edges polished, fully
laminated to edge and glass plies flush. Post-temper edge polishing is allowed. Glass plies must be of equal
thickness. See Section 5.3 of the Conditions of Use.
3.1.4 Base Shoe: The L56S, L68S, L21S, L25S, 9BL56, 9BL68 and 9BL21 base shoes are manufactured
from 6063-T52 aluminum. See Figure 2.
3.1.5 Taper-Loc®: The Taper-Loc® system components are manufactured from nylon and may be used with
any of the base shoes in this report when paired with the corresponding glass thickness. See Figure 8.
3.2 Durability:
The materials incorporated in the system described in this report are inherently corrosion resistant. The
material type specified must be appropriate for the environment of the installation. Information verifying the
durability must be submitted to the code official, when requested.
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4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

4.1 General:
Installation of the guardrail system, including the handrails and top rails, must comply with the manufacturer’s
published instructions, this report, and the IBC or IRC, as applicable.
The manufacturer’s published installation instructions must be available at the jobsite at all times during
installation. In the event of a conflict between this report and the manufacturer’s instructions, this report
governs.
Hg = Total guard height from bottom of base shoe to top of top rail or glass where no top rail is used.
Hc = Glass cantilever height from top of base shoe to top of top rail or glass where no top rail is used.
4.1.1 Loading: The applicable project specific loads must be identified:
 A live load of 50 plf (0.73 kN/m) applied in any direction along the handrail or top rail (not applicable under
the IRC).
 A single concentrated live load of 200 lb (0.89 kN) applied in any direction at any point on the handrail or top
rail.
 A horizontally applied normal live load of 50 lb (0.22 kN) applied perpendicular to the glass panel on an area
not to exceed 12 in. by 12 in. (305 mm by 305 mm).
 Wind load in psf.
4.1.2 Laminated Glass Panels:
The allowable live load stress is the modulus of rupture (Fr) divided by a safety factor of 4 [24,000/4 = 6,000
psi (41.3 MPa)].
The allowable wind load stress is 9600 psi (66.2 MPa).
Tables 1A through 1D provides allowable wind pressures based on the allowable wind load stress and the
interlayer shear modulus (G).
Tables 1A through 1D provides maximum glass cantilever height (Hc) based on as allowable live load stress
of 6,000 psi (41.3 MPa) in column 10 and based on the effective thickness for deflection and 1 inch (25.4 mm)
deflection in column 11.
Tables 1A through 1D provides maximum allowable glass cantilever height (Hc), column 10 based on the
allowable live load bending stress of 6,000 psi (41.3 MPa) and column 11 for a deflection limit of 1 inch
(25.4 mm).
Tables 1A through 1D provide the effective thicknesses which may be used for determining stress and
deflections. The effective thicknesses are based on the interlayer shear modulus (G).
Table 4 provides the maximum glass panel height when installed without a top rail.
Minimum spacing between glass panels is 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) for nominal 9/16-inch and nominal 11/16-inch thick
glass panels and 1/2-inch for nominal 13/16-inch thick glass panels.
4.1.2.1 Holes and Notches: Holes and notches are permitted for mounting handrails. Holes and notches
must conform to ASTM C1048 and must not exceed 2 inches wide (50.8 mm). Notches or holes must not
exceed 1/12th of the glass width. Holes or notches must not be located within the first third of the glass panel
(balustrade) height from the base shoe.
4.1.3 Base Shoes: Details of the connections of the bases shoes that are either surface mounted or fascia
mounted to steel, concrete, and wood substrates are included in C.R. Laurence’s drawings titled “GRS Glass
Railing System for Tempered Laminated 9/16”, 11/16”, 13/16” & 11/16” thick Glass” dated March 1, 2017.
The appropriate base shoe must be selected based on glass thickness, installation method, and loading
(see Figure 2). The end anchor must be installed within 12 inches (305 mm) of the end of the base shoe and
no less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) to the centerline of the anchor.
Table 2 provides the allowable wind loads for the base shoes and anchorages. Table 2 also provides the
maximum height (Hc) for the base shoes and anchorages based on a live load of 50 plf (0.73 kN/m).
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A minimum of two anchors are required for any base shoe section.
When base shoes are attached to drainage block, the drainage block must not be a dissimilar metal.
4.1.3.1 Steel Substrate: L56S and 9BL56 base shoes must be attached to a minimum ASTM A36 steel
member with a minimum thickness of 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) using a 1/2-inch diameter by 3/4-inch long
(12.7 mm by 19.1 mm) ASTM F-837 Alloy Group 1 (any condition), stainless steel socket head cap screws into
tapped holes. L68S, L21S, L25S, 9BL68 and 9BL21 base shoes must be attached using a M14ø-2.0 x 20mm
304 stainless steel Hex Head Screws with 28mm outside diameter stainless steel washer. When installed in a
through-bolt condition the cap screw length must be increased to a length sufficient to permit proper installation
with full engagement in the nut.
4.1.3.1.1 Surface Mounted to Steel: The allowable wind loads are provided in Table 2.
4.1.3.1.2 Fascia Mounted to Steel: The allowable wind loads are provided in Table 2.
4.1.3.2 Concrete Substrate: The base shoe must be attached to the concrete substrate with minimum
compression strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa), and in an uncracked condition or 4,000 psi (27.6 MPa) in a
cracked condition, using either screw-in Hilti HUS-EZ (KH-EZ) anchors in accordance with ESR-3027, Hilti
HSL-3 anchors in accordance with ESR-1545, or Hilti HSL4 anchors in accordance with ESR-4386.
L56S and 9BL56 base shoe anchors must be HUS-EZ 3/8 inch–by-4 inches, HSL-3 M8 with a minimum 3-inch
(76 mm) embedment, or HSL4 M8 with a minimum 3-inch (76 mm) embedment.
L68S, L21S, L25S, 9BL68 and 9BL21 base shoes anchors must be HUS-EZ 1/2 inch-by-4 inches, HSL-3 M12
with a minimum 3-inch (76 mm) embedment, or HSL4 M12 with a minimum 3-inch (76 mm) embedment.
Minimum anchor spacing is 5.91 inches (150 mm) for HUS-EZ, HSL-3 M8, or HSL4 M8 anchors, and
11.82 inches (300 mm) for HSL-3 M12 or HSL4 M12 anchors.
For 11.82-inches (300 mm) on center anchor spacing, anchor locations may be moved to avoid reinforcement
provided the same number of anchors are provided and no two anchors are closer than 6-inches (152 mm) on
center.
For cracked concrete with strength f’c under 4,000 psi (27.6 MPa) multiply the allowable loads in Table 2 by
0.71.
Anchor lengths assume base shoe is in direct contact with concrete, anchor length must be increased for
any material between the base shoe and concrete surface.
4.1.3.2.1 Adjustment of Allowable Wind Load for the Uncracked Condition: For concrete compressive
strength between 3000 psi (20.6 MPa) and 5,000 psi (34.4 MPa), the allowable wind loads in Table 2 may be
increased by applying the following adjustment factor (cw):
cw = √(f’c/2500)
W’ = cw*W
W = allowable wind load from Table 2, psf
W’ = adjusted allowable wind load, psf
f’c = concrete compressive strength, psi
4.1.3.2.2 Adjustment of Allowable Wind Loads for Sand Lightweight Concrete: When installed into sand
lightweight concrete, the allowable wind loads from Table 2 must be reduced by multiplying by a factor of 0.6.
4.1.3.2.3 Surface Mounted: For concrete edge distances equal to or greater than 3.75 inches (95 mm)
(concrete edge measured parallel to the centerline of anchor), the allowable wind loads must be as provided
in Table 2 for the corresponding guard height (Hg).
For concrete edge distances less than 3.75 inches (95 mm) and up to including 1.75 inches (44.5 mm), the
allowable wind load in Table 2 must be reduced for edge distances 3.75 inches > e ≥ 1.75 inches by multiplying
allowable moment strength and allowable wind load by �𝑒𝑒/3.75.
For L56S and 9BL56 base shoes, the minimum slab or wall thickness must be 5 inches (127 mm) when using
the 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) diameter HUS, HSL-3, or HSL4 anchors.
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For L68S, L21S, L25S, 9BL68 and 9BL21 base shoes using 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) diameter HUS, HSL-3 M12,
and HSL4 M12 anchors, minimum slab thickness is 6.75 inches (171 mm).
Anchor end distance must be more than half of specified anchor spacing.
Minimum wall thickness is 6.95 inches (177 mm) for anchors installed on top of wall.
4.1.3.2.3.1 When the base shoe is installed over drainage blocks or solid shims 2 inches (50.8 mm) long
by the full base shoe width at each anchor point the allowable wind loads in Table 2 must be multiplied by 0.94.
4.1.3.2.4 Fascia-mounted: When the base shoe is fascia-mounted to a slab edge, beam, wall or similar
condition the minimum concrete thickness must be 6 inches (152 mm). The top and bottom of the base shoe
must not extend past the concrete edge.
4.1.3.2.4.1 Fascia-mounted over Drainage Blocks: When the base shoe is installed with metal drainage
blocks 2-inches (51 mm) wide by 4-inches (102 mm) deep at each anchor point, the allowable wind loads in
Table 2 must be reduced by multiplying by 0.8.
4.1.3.3 Wood Substrate: Wood must have a have a specific gravity, G, greater than 0.49. Fasteners must
be tightened so that the base shoe is in tight contact to the supporting wood. The wood substrate must comply
with the applicable provisions of the applicable code.
4.1.3.3.1 Surface Mounted:
4.1.3.3.1.1 Attached to Wood Substrate Subject to Moisture Content ≥ 19 percent: The tabulated
values in Table 2 are not applicable for this condition. The values presented in this section (Section 4.1.3.3.1.1)
must be used for design. The base shoe must be attached to the wood substrate using steel or aluminum
brackets or a continuous angle. All base shoe fasteners must be 304 or 316 stainless steel.
When attaching the base shoes to aluminum or steel brackets that are attached to the wood substrate as
specified and shown in Figures 3 and 4, the allowable moment and allowable wind load is:
Allowable Moment: Ma = 2,773 lb-in/ft
36-inch Guard height (Hg): W = 46.7 psf
42-inch Guard height (Hg): W = 34.3 psf
When attaching the base shoes to continuous angles that are attached to the wood substrate as specified
below, the allowable moment and allowable wind load is:
Allowable Moment: Ma = 5,562 lb-in/ft
42-inches Guard height - W = 68.8 psf
 The angles must be L5x5x5/16 inch and comply with ASTM A36 with a G90 galvanization or 6063 T5
aluminum.
 The base shoe is connected to the steel angle with 1/2-inch diameter by 3/4-inch long (12.7 mm by 19.1 mm)
ASTM F-837 Alloy Group 1 (any condition), stainless steel socket head cap screws into tapped holes spaced
12 inches o.c. (305 mm)
 The attachment of the angle to the wood substrate must with minimum No.14x3-inch (76 mm) stainless steel
wood screws spaced 3 inches (76 mm) on center along each leg.
4.1.3.3.1.2 Attached to Wood Substrate Subject to Moisture Content < 19 percent: The surface
mounted base shoes are directly attached to wood substrates which must have a compressive strength
perpendicular to the grain ≥ 625 psi (4.1 MPa). L56S and 9BL56 base shoes must be fastened with 3/8-inch-
diameter (9.5 mm) x 5-inches (127 mm) lag screws with spacing per Table 2, and all other listed base shoes
must be anchored with 1/2-inch-diameter (12.7 mm) x 6-inches (152 mm) lag screws with spacing per Table 2.
4.1.3.3.1.2.1 IRC Applications [(200 pounds (0.89 kN) Top Rail Live Load only]: For a 200 lb (0.89 kN)
load and a balustrade length greater than 10 feet (3.048 m), the fasteners used to attach the base shoe to the
wood substrate must be installed at a maximum 23.64-inches (600 mm) on center. However, for a balustrade
length of 10’-0” long or less, the minimum number of fasteners is: four (4) for 36-inch (914 mm) guard height
(Hg) and five (5) for a 42-inch (1067 mm) guard height.
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4.1.3.3.1.2.2 Locations Subject to 50 plf [0.73 kN/m] top rail live load per IBC Section 1607.8.1: For a
50 plf (0.73 kN/m) load applied at a 36-inch (914 mm) guard height (Hg) or 42-inch (1067 mm) guard height
and a balustrade length of 4 feet or less (1.22m), the minimum number of fasteners used to attach the base
shoe to wood substrate must be five (5).
4.1.3.3.1.2.3 Other Locations exempted from the 50 plf [0.73 kN/m] top rail live load: Locations allowed
in IBC 1607.8.1 Exception 2 are subject to a 20 plf (0.29 kN/m) load and 200 pounds (0.89 kN) Top Rail Live
Load nonconcurrently. When installed in these locations the fasteners must be installed as noted in
4.1.3.3.1.2.1.
4.1.3.3.2 Fascia Mounted – Attached to Wood Substrate Subject to Moisture Content ≥ 19 percent or
Moisture Content < 19 percent: The base shoes must be attached with ½-inch-diameter (12.7 mm) x 4-inch
(102 mm) long lag screws installed directly to the wood substrate with spacing’s as shown in Table 2. The top
of the base shoe must be flush with or below the top of the wood substrate’s corner radius and the wood
substrate must extend below the bottom of the base shoe.
For exterior locations installed with drain blocks, fastener spacing must be 5.91 inches (150mm) o.c. with all
listed base shoe except the L56S / 9BL56 base shoes (which must be 6 inches on center) and the allowable
wind load in Table 2 must be reduced by 0.75.
4.1.4 Top Rails:
4.1.4.1 Installation with a Top Rail: The top rail profiles are shown in Figure 7. The maximum glass panel
widths in Table 3 are based capacities of the top rails. If the end panel width exceeds the value shown in
Table 3, the top rail must be attached to a wall or post or the end panel must meet the requirements for
installation without a top rail.
The top rail must be installed so as to remain in place in the event of the failure of any one glass panel. This
requires the use of a minimum of three glass panels or a combination of other top rail supports and glass
panels totaling a minimum of three. Figure 5 illustrates the top rail support conditions. The top rail end condition
(Figure 5) must be checked to verify that the rail will remain in place in the event of failure of the end glass
panel. End support must be designed when required for a code-compliant installation. The stabilizing end cap
shown in Figure 13 is an acceptable method of end support.
This section need not apply if the design is completed per Section 4.1.4.2.
4.1.4.2 Installation Without a Top Rail or Handrail:
When installed/designed without a top rail or handrail, the glass panel widths and heights must be as shown
in Table 4 except that the differential deflection at the top of the glass panels must be checked using the
following equations:

∆ = Deflection from 200 lb load at top corner of panel, inch

∆ = 50lbs*he3
3*10.4 x 106psi*ta3
∆ = Deflection from 50 plf load at top of panel, inch
he = effective glass cantilever height = Hc + 0.5”; height above base shoe + 1/2 inch for Taper-Loc® installation,
inch
b = glass panel width, inch
t∂ = effective glass panel thickness for deflection based on Table 1, inch
When deflection exceeds the overall glass thickness or any glass panel is less than the minimum shown in
Table 4 (glass is taller than indicated for the panel width), the adjacent glass panels must be connected
together with a glass bracing clamp or a mall-front clamp installed no lower than 4 inches from the top edge of
the glass or a U-channel or short cap rail segment with three-quarter inch bite and extending 2 inches minimum
onto each panel and bonded to the glass with structural silicone or other adhesive approved for metal to glass.
Corner panels must be similarly connected together. If end panel width is less than shown in Table 4, it must
be similarly attached to a wall, post or similar structural member capable of supporting a 200 pound load. The
connection between panels is not required when designed for wind load only and a three inch (75mm) minimum
gap between panels is maintained.
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Under the IRC or the 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC, installation without a top rail is permitted for all
assemblies designed in accordance with the provisions of this section. Under the 2018 and 2021 IBC,
installation without a top rail is permitted when minimum 24 inch (609.4 mm) wide 13/16 inch nominal thickness
laminated glass panels with non-pvb interlayers shown in Table 4 are installed with XL21LT Taper-Locs into
either the L21S and 9BL21 base shoe; and differential deflection requirements and calculations outlined in this
section must also be considered. For all other installations in accordance with the 2021 and 2018 IBC, all
GRSTM Glass Balustrade Guard Systems shall be installed with a top rail or handrail in accordance with Section
2407.1.2 of the 2021 and 2018 IBC.
4.1.4.3 Installation with a Top Rail in Wind-Borne Debris Regions:
Installation with a top rail in wind-borne debris regions is permitted when used with laminated glass containing
a SentryGlas® (non-PVB) interlayer as described in Section 3.1.3. The systems are rated in accordance with
IBC Section 2407.1.4 for use in wind zones 1 through 4, in which missile levels A, B, C, or D are required in
accordance with ASTM E1996 as modified by Section 1609.2.2 of the 2021 and 2018 IBC (Section 1609.1.2
of the 2015 IBC).
4.1.5 Taper-Loc® Dry Glazed Systems
4.1.5.1 Description: This is a dry glazing system where the laminated glass panel is clamped inside the
base shoe by the Taper-Loc® shoe setting plate (L shaped piece on the back side) and the Taper-Loc® tapers
(front side) as illustrated in Figure 8. The glass is locked in place by the compressive forces created by the
Taper-Loc® tapers being compressed together by the installation tool. Use of the calibrated installation tool
assures that the proper compressive forces are developed. The Taper-Loc® system is compatible with all base
shoes in this report and the corresponding glass panel thickness.
4.1.5.2 Use: The appropriate Taper-Loc® set must be used for the specified base shoe and glass thickness
and installed in accordance to the manufacturer’s installation instructions using the calibrated installation tool.
Figure 8 shows the applicable dimensions.
4.1.6 Wet Glazing:
4.1.6.1 Description: Glass may be wet-glazed into any of the base shoes using a pourable grout that is
compatible with treated aluminum and selected laminated glass. Any of the glass thicknesses in this report
may be wet-glazed into any of the base shoes in this report. The allowable load must be the lesser of the
allowable load on the glass from Table 1 or the base shoe for the anchorage method used from Table 2.
(Figure 6).
4.1.6.2 Installation: Grout must be pourable, self-leveling and self-consolidating and must be verified as
non-reactive with treated aluminum and the laminated glass interlayer (verifies with interlayer manufacturer /
glass laminator). For exterior or other locations subjected to wetting the grout must be a gypsum-free hydraulic
cement rated for exterior use, or epoxy based. Minimum grout compressive strength must exceed 1,500 psi
(10.3 MPa) at 24 hours and 4,000 psi (27.6 MPa) at 28 days. The grout must be mixed, placed and cured in
accordance with the grout manufacturer’s instructions. Wet glazing grout must be continuous in the base shoe
filling all voids and extend to the roll-in rubber glazing channel in the base shoe.
4.1.7 Handrails
4.1.7.1 General: Handrails must be installed as required per the applicable code.
4.1.7.2 Brackets: The handrails may be used with any combinations of brackets noted in Figure 10 such
that the handrail clearance and projections are within the limits defined in the IBC Section 1014
(2012, 2009, and 2006 IBC Section 1012). The outer diameter of the handrail tubing attached to the HR3E and
HR5E brackets shall not exceed 1.5 inches.
4.1.7.3 Installation: Handrails may be installed to glass panels using the through-glass mounting brackets
shown in this report. The brackets must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The
glass holes must comply with Section 4.1.2.1 of this report.
4.1.7.4 Support: The handrail must be installed so as to remain in place in the event of the failure of any
one glass panel. This requires the use of a minimum of three glass panels or a combination of other handrail
supports and glass panels totally three, minimum, similar to the top rail support illustrated in Figure 5. The
handrail end condition must be checked to verify that the rail will remain in place in the event of failure of the
end glass panel. End support must be designed when required for a code-compliant-installation.
4.1.7.5 Spacing: The bracket spacing must be within the limits shown in Table 5 with dimensions as defined
in Figure 9.
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4.1.7.6 Attachment: The handrail, when supported by the glass panel (balustrade), must be attached in
accordance with the detail shown in Figure 11, and to the glass panel as shown in Figure 12. The stabilizing
end cap shown in Figure 13 may be used to attach the handrail or top rail to a wall or perpendicular post face.

5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE:

The CR Laurence Glass Rail System for Laminated Glass Rail System described in this report complies with, or
is a suitable alternative to what is specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the
following conditions:
5.1 The product is limited to installation where it is not subject to vehicle impacts.
5.2 The supporting structure must be designed and constructed to support the loads imposed by the guards in
accordance with the applicable code. The anchorage to the frame must be as specified in this report or
designed to provide the required strength for the specified balustrade height and imposed loads. Drawings
and design details for the GRS™, using the information noted in this report, must be included on construction
plans submitted to the code official for approval. The drawings and details must be prepared by a registered
design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.
5.3 When use is in exterior locations, the wind loads must not exceed the values noted in Tables 1 and 2 of this
report. For glass heights other than those noted in this report, the allowable wind loads must not exceed the
value calculated by the following equation:
wall_wind = Mall_wind*12/(0.55*h2)
Where:
 wall_wind = allowable wind load for the desired glass height, psf
 Mall_wind = Lesser of: allowable glass moment from Table 1, lb.-in./ft. or base shoe allowable moment for
the anchorage method from Table 2, lb.-in./ft.
 h = glass panel height if glass strength controls or total height from bottom of base shoe if anchorage
controls, feet.
5.4 The use of fully tempered laminated glass in the GRS™ system is permitted where there is a walking surface
beneath in accordance with Section 2407.1 of the 2021, 2018, and 2015 IBC.
5.5 When installed where the base shoe anchors are exposed to moisture, the base shoe anchors must be of
a material intended for the use and identified by the manufacturer as acceptable for exterior applications.
When installed in a corrosive environment, such as exposure to saltwater or pool water, the anchors must
be 316 stainless steel.
5.6 All metals in contact with aluminum must be either an alloy approved for direct aluminum contact, or isolated
from the aluminum by an approved coating.
5.7 Use of the system as a grab bar is outside the scope of this report.
5.8 Glass sand-blasted or etched on surfaces 1 (outside face) or 4 (inside face) is outside the scope of this
report.
5.9 A top rail or handrail must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s (CRL’s) instructions, and this
report when required by the IBC or IRC, as applicable, except where it meets all requirements for installation
without a top rail per Section 4.1.4.2 of this report.
5.10 All glass shall be fully tempered Type II laminated glass, with an interlayer complying with Section 3.1.3,
fabricated and inspected in accordance with ASTM C1172; and the glass fabricator shall provide certification
of compliance with ASTM C1172.
5.11 The GRS™ and Taper-Loc® components, except for the laminated glass panels, are supplied by C.R.
Laurence Co., Inc., of Los Angeles, California.
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Glass Railing and Balustrade Systems (AC439)
dated April 2019 (editorially revised August 2020), including ASTM E1996 impact tests.
6.2 Manufacturer’s published installation instructions.
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6.3 Engineering analysis reports:

6.3.1 Taper-Loc® System Dry-Glaze Laminated Glass Rail System 9/16-inch Laminated Glass - L56S and 9BL56
Base Shoes, dated 13 July 2016.
6.3.2 Taper-Loc® System Dry-Glaze Laminated Glass Rail System 11/ -inch
16 Laminated Glass - L68S and
9BL68 Base Shoes, dated 13 July 2016.
6.3.3 Taper-Loc® System Dry-Glaze Laminated Glass Rail System 13/ -inch
16 Laminated Glass - L21S and
9BL21 Base Shoes, dated 13 July 2016.
6.3.4 Taper-Loc® System Dry-Glaze Laminated Glass Rail System 11/16-inch Laminated Glass - L25S Base
Shoe, dated 13 July 2016.
6.3.5 GRS - Glass Rail System - Top Rails and Handrails, dated 11 Jan. 2017.

7.0 IDENTIFICATION
7.1 The ICC-ES mark of conformity, electronic labeling, or the evaluation report number (ICC-0ES 3842) along
with the name, registered trademark, or registered logo of the report holder [and/orlistee] must be included
in the product label.
7.2 In addition, the GRS™ and Taper-Loc® guard system components described in this report are identified by
a stamp on the packaging bearing the manufacturer’s name (C.R. Laurence Co., Inc., sometimes
abbreviated as CRL); product description and/or part number; and the ICC-ES evaluation report number
(ESR-3842).
The glass panels must be identified as specified in this report and the applicable code.
7.3 The report holder’s contact information is the following:
C.R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.
ARCHITECTURAL RAILING DIVISION
2503 EAST VERNON AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90058
(800) 421-6144 x7730
www.crlaurence.com
railings@crlaurence.com
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TABLE 1A—NOMINAL 9/16” (13.52 mm) LAMINATED GLASS PANEL STRENGTH1 (1/4” x .060” x 1/4”)

EFFECTIVE GLASS PANEL ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURE (wall wind)4, psf Live Load7
GLASS THICKNESS (in.)2 For glass panel height (Hc)5, in. 50 lbs/ft
PANEL Mall wind
WIDTH (lb.-in./ft.)3
Maximum
(in) t∂ for
te for stress 36 42 48 60 72 Height (Hc)5,6 inches
deflection.
based on:

Non-PVB Interlayer Shear Modulus (G) must be ≥ 1,460 psi for T ≤ 122˚F Stress 1” Defl.

12 0.3121 0.3525 2386 40.2 29.5 22.6 14.5 10.0 29.3 26.2

24 0.3695 0.4105 3235 54.5 40.0 30.6 19.6 13.6 39.9 31.1

36 0.4116 0.4451 3804 64.0 47.0 36.0 23.1 16.0 47.0 34.7

41 0.4242 0.4543 3963 * 49.0 37.5 24.0 16.7 49.0 35.7

48 0.4383 0.4638 4130 * * 39.1 25.0 17.4 51.1 37.0

60 0.4551 0.4744 4321 * * * 26.2 18.2 53.5 38.4

72 0.4660 0.4808 4438 * * * * 18.7 55.0 39.3

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 305 mm; 1 lb = 4.45 N
Footnotes to Tables 1A – 1D
1. *Allowable load is equivalent to the last value above.
2. The effective glass panel thicknesses must only be used where the glass panel height is greater than the tabulated glass panel width. The
effective glass panel thicknesses may be used for interior conditions.
3. Mall_wind is based on an allowable wind load stress of 9600 psi.
4. wall_wind (psf) = Mall_wind*12/(0.55*H2) units: Mall_wind (lb.-in./ft.); H (in.)
5. Glass height above top of base shoe Hc.
6. Hc based on the 50 plf uniform live load is also based on an allowable glass panel live load stress of 6000 psi.
7. Other loads listed in Section 4.1.1 must be considered.
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TABLE 1B—NOMINAL 11/16” (17.52mm) LAMINATED GLASS PANEL STRENGTH (5/16” x .060” x 5/16”)
EFFECTIVE GLASS
ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURE (wall wind)4, psf Live Load7
GLASS PANEL THICKNESS
For glass panel height (Hc)5, in. 50 lbs/ft
PANEL (in.)2 Mall wind
WIDTH (lb.-in./ft.)3
Maximum
(in) t∂ for te for
36 42 48 60 72 Height (Hc) inches
deflection. stress
based on:

Non-PVB Interlayer Shear Modulus (G) must be ≥ 1,460 psi for T ≤ 122˚F Stress 1” Defl

12 0.4578 0.5114 5021 84.5 62.1 47.6 30.4 21.1 62.3 38.6

24 0.5457 0.5850 6571 110.6 81.3 62.2 39.8 27.7 81.6 46.1

36 0.5883 0.6132 7219 121.5 89.3 68.4 43.8 30.4 89.7 49.8

41 0.5987 0.6194 7366 * 91.1 69.8 44.6 31.0 91.6 50.7

48 0.6092 0.6255 7512 * * 71.1 45.5 31.6 93.4 51.6

60 0.6205 0.6317 7662 * * * 46.4 32.2 95.3 52.5

72 0.6271 0.6352 7747 * * * * 32.6 96.3 53.1

PVB Interlayer Shear Modulus (G) must be ≥ 70 psi for T ≤ 122˚F

12 0.3739 0.4202 3390 57.1 41.9 32.1 20.5 14.3 41.9 31.4

24 0.3901 0.4394 3707 62.4 45.9 35.1 22.5 15.6 45.8 32.8

36 0.4125 0.4674 4194 70.6 51.9 39.7 25.4 17.7 51.9 34.7

41 0.4227 0.4757 4345 * 53.7 41.1 26.3 18.3 53.8 35.6

48 0.7372 0.4910 4629 * * 43.8 28.1 19.5 57.4 62.5

60 0.4616 0.5151 5094 * * * 30.9 21.4 63.2 38.9

72 0.4841 0.5358 5512 * * * * 23.2 68.4 40.9

See footnotes under Table 1A
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TABLE 1C—NOMINAL 13/16” (21.52mm) LAMINATED GLASS PANEL STRENGTH (3/8” x .060” x 3/8”)
EFFECTIVE GLASS PANEL ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURE (wall wind)4, psf Live Load7
GLASS THICKNESS (in.)2 For glass panel height (Hc)5, in. 50 lbs/ft
PANEL Mall wind
WIDTH (lb.-in./ft.)3 Maximum
t∂ for
(in) te for stress 36 42 48 60 72 Height (Hc) inches
deflection.
based on:

Non-PVB Interlayer Shear Modulus (G) must be ≥ 1,460 psi for T ≤ 122˚F Stress 1” Defl

12 0.5384 0.6023 6965 117.3 86.1 66.0 42.2 29.3 86.6 45.5

24 0.6399 0.6901 9144 153.9 113.1 86.6 55.4 38.5 113.8 54.2

36 0.6938 0.7272 10153 170.9 125.6 96.1 61.5 42.7 126.4 58.8

41 0.7075 0.7356 10389 * 128.5 98.4 63.0 43.7 129.4 60.0

48 0.7216 0.7440 10628 * * 100.6 64.4 44.7 132.3 61.2

60 0.7370 0.7527 10878 * * * 65.9 45.8 135.5 62.5

72 0.7462 0.7577 11023 * * * * 46.4 137.3 63.3

PVB or Non-PVB Interlayer Shear Modulus (G) must be ≥ 70 psi for T ≤ 122˚F

12 0.4529 0.5088 4970 83.7 61.5 47.1 30.1 20.9 61.6 38.2

24 0.4686 0.5272 5336 89.8 66.0 50.5 32.3 22.5 66.2 39.5

36 0.4909 0.5525 5861 98.7 72.5 55.5 35.5 24.7 72.8 41.4

41 0.5014 0.5639 6105 * 75.5 57.8 37.0 25.7 75.8 42.3

48 0.5165 0.5800 6459 * * 61.2 39.1 27.2 80.2 43.6

60 0.5426 0.6064 7060 * * * 42.8 29.7 87.8 45.9

72 0.5676 0.6300 7620 * * * * 32.1 94.8 48.0

See footnotes under Table 1A

TABLE 1D—NOMINAL 11/16” (25.52) LAMINATED GLASS PANEL STRENGTH (1/2” x .060” x 1/2”)
EFFECTIVE GLASS PANEL ALLOWABLE WIND PRESSURE (wall wind)4, psf Live Load7
GLASS THICKNESS (in.)2 For glass panel height (Hc)5, in. 50 lbs/ft
PANEL Mall wind
WIDTH (lb.-in./ft.)3 Maximum
t∂ for
(in) te for stress 36 42 48 60 72 Height (Hc) inches
deflection.
based on:

Non-PVB Interlayer Shear Modulus (G) must be ≥ 1,460 psi for T ≤ 122˚F Stress 1” Defl

12 0.6837 0.7957 12156 204.7 150.4 115.1 73.7 51.2 151.5 57.9

24 0.8056 0.8758 14727 247.9 182.2 139.5 89.3 62.0 183.6 68.3

36 0.8795 0.9295 16588 279.3 205.2 157.1 100.5 69.8 206.9 74.7

41 0.8995 0.9425 17055 * 211.0 161.5 103.4 71.8 212.7 76.4

48 0.9206 0.955 17511 * * 165.8 106.1 73.7 218.4 78.2

60 0.9444 0.9695 18047 * * * 109.4 76.0 225.1 80.2

72 0.9590 0.9776 18349 * * * * 77.2 228.9 81.4

PVB or Non-PVB Interlayer Shear Modulus (G) must be ≥ 70 psi for T ≤ 122˚F

12 0.5962 0.6695 8606 144.9 106.4 81.5 52.2 36.2 107.1 50.4

24 0.6112 0.6870 9062 152.6 112.1 85.8 54.9 38.1 112.8 51.7

36 0.6334 0.7121 9736 163.9 120.4 92.2 59.0 41.0 121.2 53.6

41 0.6441 0.7239 10061 * 124.4 95.3 61.0 42.3 125.3 54.5

48 0.6599 0.7410 10542 * * 99.8 63.9 44.4 131.3 55.9

60 0.6883 0.7704 11396 * * * 69.1 48.0 141.9 58.3

72 0.7166 0.7982 12233 * * * * 51.5 152.4 60.7

See footnotes under Table 1A
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TABLE 2—BASE SHOE ANCHORAGE STRENGTH2

Live Load5
Allowable wind load, psf 1
50 lbs/ft
Allowable.
Substrate – Anchor/Fastener
Moment in-
Spacing Overall Guard height from bottom of base shoe top of top rail (Hg), in.
lbs/ft Max. guard
ht (Hg) in.
36 39 42 45 48 54 60

BASE SHOE: L56S & 9BL56 - Surface Mounted

Steel 12” o.c. 5146.0 86.6 73.8 63.6 55.4 48.7 38.5 31.2 102.9

Steel 6” o.c. L56S 10255.0 172.6 147.1 126.8 110.5 97.1 76.7 62.2 205.1

Steel 6” o.c. 9BL56 9937.0 167.3 142.5 122.9 107.1 94.1 74.4 60.2 198.7

Concrete 12” o.c. 2254.0 37.9 32.3 27.9 24.3 21.3 16.9 13.7 45.1

Concrete 6” o.c. 4442.0 74.8 63.7 54.9 47.9 42.1 33.2 26.9 88.8

Wood 12” o.c. 3 2651.0 44.6 38.0 32.8 28.6 25.1 19.8 16.1 53.0

Wood 6” o.c. 3 4854.0 81.7 69.6 60.0 52.3 46.0 36.3 29.4 97.1

BASE SHOE: L56S & 9BL56 - Fascia Mounted

Steel 12” o.c. 8064.0 135.8 115.7 99.7 86.9 76.4 60.3 48.9 161.3

Steel 6” o.c. L56S 16092.0 270.9 230.8 199.0 173.4 152.4 120.4 97.5 321.8

Steel 6” o.c. 9BL56 9937.0 167.3 142.5 122.9 107.1 94.1 74.4 60.2 198.7

Concrete 12” o.c. 3547.0 59.7 50.9 43.9 38.2 33.6 26.5 21.5 70.9

Concrete 6” o.c. 7002.0 117.9 100.4 86.6 75.4 66.3 52.4 42.4 140.0

Wood 12” o.c. 4250.0 71.5 61.0 52.6 45.8 40.2 31.8 25.8 85.0

Wood 6” o.c. 8104.0 136.4 116.2 100.2 87.3 76.7 60.6 49.1 162.1

BASE SHOE: L68S & 9BL68 - Surface Mounted

Steel 11-13/16” o.c. 8038.0 135.3 115.3 99.4 86.6 76.1 60.1 48.7 160.8

Steel 5-7/8” o.c. 15995.0 269.3 229.4 197.8 172.3 151.5 119.7 96.9 319.9

Concrete 12M HSL 11-13/16” o.c. 3788.0 63.8 54.3 46.9 40.8 35.9 28.3 23.0 75.8

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 11-13/16” 2762.0 46.5 39.6 34.2 29.8 26.2 20.7 16.7 55.2

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 5-7/8” o.c. 3365.0 56.6 48.3 41.6 36.3 31.9 25.2 20.4 67.3

Wood 11-13/16” o.c. 3 2859.0 48.1 41.0 35.4 30.8 27.1 21.4 17.3 57.2

Wood 5-7/8” o.c. 3 5207.0 87.7 74.7 64.4 56.1 49.3 39.0 31.6 104.1

BASE SHOE: L68S & 9BL68 - Fascia Mounted

Steel 11-13/16” o.c. 9861.0 166.0 141.5 122.0 106.2 93.4 73.8 59.8 197.2

Steel 5-7/8” o.c. 19668.0 331.1 282.1 243.3 211.9 186.3 147.2 119.2 393.4

Concrete 12M HSL 11-13/16” o.c. 4781.0 80.5 68.6 59.1 51.5 45.3 35.8 29.0 95.6

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 11-13/16” 3074.0 51.8 44.1 38.0 33.1 29.1 23.0 18.6 61.5

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 5-7/8” o.c. 3744.0 63.0 53.7 46.3 40.3 35.5 28.0 22.7 74.9

Wood 11-13/16” o.c.4 4249.0 71.5 61.0 52.6 45.8 40.2 31.8 25.8 85.0

Wood 5-7/8” o.c.4 8104.0 136.4 116.2 100.2 87.3 76.7 60.6 49.1 162.1
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 305 mm; 1 lb = 4.45 N
1
Linear interpolation between guard heights, anchor spacing and edge distances is permitted.
2
Tabulated values are based on substrates specification and anchors/fasteners specified in Section 4.1.3 , unless otherwise noted.
Adjustments may be made in accordance with Section 4.1.3 as applicable.
3
Tabulated values based on dry applications only (wood moisture content maintained < 19%).
4
Tabulated values based on wet applications (wood moisture content is ≥ 19%). Tabulated values may conservatively be used for dry
applications.
5
Other loads listed in Section 4.1.1 must be considered.
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TABLE 2—BASE SHOE ANCHORAGE STRENGTH2 (Continued)

Live Load5
BASE SHOE: L21S & 9BL21 Allowable wind load, psf1
50 lbs/ft

Allowable. Overall Guard height from bottom of base shoe top of top rail (Hg), in.
Max. guard
Substrate – Anchor/ Fastener Spacing Moment in-
ht (Hg) in.
lbs/ft
36 39 42 45 48 54 60

BASE SHOE: L21S & 9BL21- Surface Mounted

Steel 11-13/16” o.c. 8455.0 142.3 121.3 104.6 91.1 80.1 63.3 51.2 169.1

Steel 5-7/8” o.c. 16828.0 283.3 241.4 208.1 181.3 159.4 125.9 102.0 336.6

Concrete 12M HSL 11-13/16” o.c. 4000.0 67.3 57.4 49.5 43.1 37.9 29.9 24.2 80.0

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 11-13/16” o.c. 2925.0 49.2 42.0 36.2 31.5 27.7 21.9 17.7 58.5

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 5-7/8” o.c. 3547.0 59.7 50.9 43.9 38.2 33.6 26.5 21.5 70.9

Wood 11-13/16” o.c. 3

2971.0 50.0 42.6 36.7 32.0 28.1 22.2 18.0 59.4

Wood 5-7/8” o.c. 3 5610.0 94.4 80.5 69.4 60.4 53.1 42.0 34.0 112.2

BASE SHOE: L21S & 9BL21 - Fascia Mounted

Steel 11-13/16” o.c. 9861.0 166.0 141.5 122.0 106.2 93.4 73.8 59.8 197.2

Steel 5-7/8” o.c. 19668.0 331.1 282.1 243.3 211.9 186.3 147.2 119.2 393.4

Concrete 12M HSL 11-13/16” o.c. 4781.0 80.5 68.6 59.1 51.5 45.3 35.8 29.0 95.6

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 11-13/16” o.c. 3074.0 51.8 44.1 38.0 33.1 29.1 23.0 18.6 61.5

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 5-7/8” o.c. 3934.0 66.2 56.4 48.7 42.4 37.3 29.4 23.8 78.7

Wood 11-13/16” o.c.4 4235.0 71.3 60.7 52.4 45.6 40.1 31.7 25.7 84.7

Wood 5-7/8” o.c.4 8052.0 135.6 115.5 99.6 86.8 76.3 60.2 48.8 161.0

BASE SHOE: L25S - Surface Mounted

Steel 11-13/16” o.c. 8954.0 150.7 128.4 110.7 96.5 84.8 67.0 54.3 179.1

Steel 5-7/8” o.c. 17827.0 300.1 255.7 220.5 192.1 168.8 133.4 108.0 356.5

Concrete 12M HSL 11-13/16” o.c. 4250.0 71.5 61.0 52.6 45.8 40.2 31.8 25.8 85.0

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 11-13/16” o.c. 3105.0 52.3 44.5 38.4 33.5 29.4 23.2 18.8 62.1

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 5-7/8” o.c. 3773.0 63.5 54.1 46.7 40.7 35.7 28.2 22.9 75.5

Wood 11-13/16” o.c. 3 3209.0 54.0 46.0 39.7 34.6 30.4 24.0 19.4 64.2

Wood 5-7/8” o.c. 3 6318.0 106.4 90.6 78.1 68.1 59.8 47.3 38.3 126.4

BASE SHOE: L25S - Fascia Mounted

Steel 11-13/16” o.c. 9861.0 166.0 141.5 122.0 106.2 93.4 73.8 59.8 197.2

Steel 5-7/8” o.c. 19668.0 331.1 282.1 243.3 211.9 186.3 147.2 119.2 393.4

Concrete 12M HSL 11-13/16” o.c. 4781.0 80.5 68.6 59.1 51.5 45.3 35.8 29.0 95.6

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 11-13/16” o.c. 3074.0 51.8 44.1 38.0 33.1 29.1 23.0 18.6 61.5

Concrete 1/2” HUS-EZ 5-7/8” o.c. 3934.0 66.2 56.4 48.7 42.4 37.3 29.4 23.8 78.7

Wood 11-13/16” o.c. 4 4235.0 71.3 60.7 52.4 45.6 40.1 31.7 25.7 84.7

Wood 5-7/8” o.c. 4 8052.0 135.6 115.5 99.6 86.8 76.3 60.2 48.8 161.0
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TABLE 3—MAXIMUM GLASS PANEL WIDTH

FOR USE WITH Max Glass Max End lite FOR USE WITH Max Glass Max. End lite
TOP RAIL TOP RAIL
MATERIAL LAMINATED GLASS Panel Width width MATERIAL LAMINATED GLASS Panel Width width
PROFILE PROFILE
THICKNESS (inch) (inches) (inches)2 THICKNESS (inch) (inches) (inches)2

GR15 Stainless 9/16 55 17 GR207 Brass 9/16 – 13/16 96 17

GR15 Brass 9/16 43 9 GR257 Stainless 9/16 – 13/16 96 56
GRS/GRSC15 Stainless 9/16 73 15 GR257 Brass 9/16 – 13/16 96 29
GR16 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 72 21 GR307 Stainless 9/16 – 13/16 98 69
GR19 Aluminum 9/16 – 11/16 84 21 GR307 Brass 9/16 – 13/16 96 37
GR20 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 96 33 GR307M Aluminum 9/16 – 13/16 96 64
GR20 Brass 9/16 – 11/16 96 20 GROV4 Aluminum 9/16 – 11/16 96 60
GRS/GRSC20 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 96 30 GRLC10 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 83 24
GR25 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 96 58 GRL10 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 81 24
GR25 Brass 9/16 – 11/16 96 32 SRF15 Stainless 9/16 – 13/16 65 18
GR25 Aluminum 9/16 – 11/16 96 40 SRF20 Stainless 9/16 – 1 1/16 96 25
GRS25 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 96 30 GRRF15 Stainless 9/16 – 13/16 48 12
GR30 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 96 72 GRRF20 Stainless 9/16 – 1 1/16 56.75 21.75
GR30 Brass 9/16 – 11/16 96 50 BLUMCRAFT 324 Aluminum 9/16 – 11/16 96 24
GR30 Aluminum 9/16 – 11/16 96 63 L10 Stainless 9/16 – 1 1/16 81 24
GR35 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 96 72 LR20 Stainless 9/16 – 1 1/16 96 43
GR35 Brass 9/16 – 11/16 96 56 LR25 Stainless 9/16 – 1 1/16 96 80
GR35 Aluminum 9/16 – 11/16 96 85
GR40 Stainless 9/16 – 11/16 96 72
GR40 Brass 9/16 – 11/16 96 42
GR207 Stainless 9/16 – 13/16 96 34
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
1. Based on the capacity of the top rail considering the worst case between a 50 plf uniform load and a 200 lb. concentrated load.
2. Maximum end lite width applies if glass cantilever height Hc exceeds the limits in Table 4.

TABLE 4—MAXIMUM GLASS PANEL HEIGHT TABLE 5—HANDRAIL BRACKET SPACING1

FOR INSTALLATION WITHOUT TOP RAIL
(2 Glass plies of equal thickness L2 Le
HANDRAIL MATERIAL2
inches inches
and .060” non-PVB interlayer)
Galvanized Steel or
1-1/4-inch Sched 40 96 24
MAX PANEL HEIGHT, inches Stainless Steel
GLASS
PANEL
WIDTH, 9/16” 11/16” 13/16” 1-1/16” 1-1/4-inch Sched 40 Aluminum 84 21
inches
G ≥ 460 psi G ≥ 1640 psi G ≥ 1640 psi G ≥ 1640 psi
Galvanized Steel or
1-1/2-inch Sched 40 115 34
Stainless Steel
12 5.60 11.80 16.30 26.40

24 15.20 30.80 42.50 54.00 1-1/2-inch Sched 40 Aluminum 96 29

36 26.70 43.30 51.30 65.60 1-1/2-inch x 1/8-inch

Stainless Steel 102 27
Tube
41 31.70 45.60 54.20 69.40
1-1/2-inch x 1/8-inch
48 36.30 46.90 57.80 72.60 Aluminum 62 15
Tube
60 38.80 47.90 63.00 82.80 1-1/2-inch x 0.05-inch
Stainless Steel 50 12
Tube
72 38.80 48.40 64.80 83.50
2-inches x 0.05-inch
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lb = 4.45 N Stainless Steel 92 22
Tube
1. Linear interpolation for other panel widths is permitted.
2. Based on the worse case between a 50 plf uniform load and a 200 lb. For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
concentrated load applied at max panel height. 1
See Figure 9
3. Deflection must be determined per Section 4.1.4.2. 2
See Section 3.1.2 for material specifications
3
Based on the worse case between a 50 plf uniform load
and a 200 lb. concentrated load.
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FIGURES:

FIGURE 1—TYPICAL GLASS RAILING ELEVATION FOR SURFACE MOUNTED GUARD RAILS IN CONCRETE

LAMINATED GLASS TAPER-LOC

9/16” L56S 9BL56

(13.52mm) (43/4H x 27/8W) (43/4H x 27/8W) LTL96X1

LTL96X1
11/16” L68S 9BL68
(17.52mm) (43/4H x 31/16W) (43/4H x 31/16W) TLXATSL
XA17LT

LTL10X1
13/16” L21S 9BL21
(21.52mm) (43/4H x 33/16W) (43/4H x 33/16W) TLXATSL
XL21LT

1-1/16” L25S
- LTL10X
(25.52mm) (43/4H x 33/8W)

FIGURE 2—BASE SHOES

Notes for Figure 3 Notes for Figure 4

1. 1/4”x6” 6063 T5 aluminum bars or bent plate 1. L5x5x5/16x4” complying with ASTM A36 spaced at 12” o.c.
2. Fillet weld corner slot 3” @ 12” o.c. 2. CRL BSWMA1, dated 10/26/2015 for L56S/9BL56
3. Base shoe weld 3/16” fillet 3” @ 12” o.c. 3. CRL BSWMA2, dated 3/9/2017 for other listed base shoes.
4. The fasteners used to attach the bracket to the wood substrate must be 8 4. Not Shown: The based shoe is connected to the steel angle with
ea. No.14x3-inch (76 mm) stainless steel wood screws. ½-inch diameter by ¾-inch long (12.7 mm by 19.1 mm) ASTM F-
837 Alloy Group 1 (any condition), stainless steel socket head cap
screws into tapped holes spaced 12” o.c. .
5. The fasteners used to attach the bracket to the wood substrate must
be 8 ea. No.14x3-inch (76 mm) stainless steel wood screws

FIGURE 3—ALUMINUM BRACKET SURFACE MOUNT FIGURE 4—STEEL BRACKET SURFACE MOUNT
DETAIL WOOD SUBSTRATE DETAIL WOOD SUBSTRATE
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FIGURE 5—TOP RAIL SUPPORT OPTIONS FIGURE 6—WET GLAZING

GR15 GRS/GRSC15 GR16 GR19

Stainless or Brass Stainless Stainless Aluminum
9/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass

GR20 GRS20 GRSC20 GR25

Stainless or Brass Stainless Stainless Stainless, Brass
9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass

GR25 GRS25 GR30 GR35

Aluminum Stainless Aluminum Stainless, Brass
9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass

GR35 GR40 GR207 GR257

Aluminum Stainless, Brass Stainless, Brass Stainless, Brass
9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 13/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 13/16” Laminated Glass
FIGURE 7—CAPRAILS (CRL / BLUMCRAFT)
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GR307 GR307 GROV4

Stainless, Brass Aluminum Aluminum
9/16” – 13/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 13/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass

GRLC10 GRL10
Stainless Stainless
9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass

SRF15 SRF20 GRRF15 GRRF20

Stainless Stainless Stainless Stainless
9/16” – 13/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 1-1/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 13/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 1-1/16” Laminated Glass

324 L10 LR20 LR25

Aluminum Stainless Stainless Stainless
9/16” – 11/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 1-1/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 1-1/16” Laminated Glass 9/16” – 1-1/16” Laminated Glass

FIGURE 7—CAPRAILS (CRL / BLUMCRAFT) (Continued)

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XAL Adjustable Tapers LTL10X Tapers LTL96X1 and LTL10X1 Tapers Taper-Loc TLK12 Installation Removal Tool

Edge Distance: 2-inches ≤ A ≤ 85/8-inches; 51mm ≤ A ≤ 219mm for Glass thickness ≥ 5/8”
Center to center spacing: 7-inches ≤ B ≤ 14-inches: 178mm ≤ B ≤ 356mm for Glass thickness ≥ 5/8”
Edge Distance: 2-inches ≤ A ≤ 5-inches; 51mm ≤ A ≤ 127mm for Glass thickness < 5/8”
Center to center spacing: 6 2/3 inches ≤ B ≤ 10-inches: 169mm ≤ B ≤ 254mm for Glass thickness < 5/8”

Minimum
ADJUSTMENTS TO
number of Glass Panel Widths Glass Panel Widths (L)
TAPER-LOC®
Taper- Glass Panel Thickness = 9/16” Glass Panel Thickness > 9/16”
SET SPACING BELOW
Loc® sets

1 set 6-in to < 10-in (127 to 254 mm) ≤ 14-inches ( ≤ 356mm) 1. For glass panel heights over
42-inches Amax and Bmax must be
2 sets 10-in to < 16-in (254 to 406 mm) 14-in < L ≤ 28-in (356mm< L ≤ 712mm) reduced proportionally.

3 sets 16-in to < 24-in (406 to 610 mm) 28-in < L ≤ 42-in (712mm< L ≤ 1067mm) Amax = 8 5/8*(42/h)
Bmax = 14*(42/h)
4 sets 24-in to < 32-in (610 to 813 mm) 42-in < L ≤ 56-in (1067mm< L ≤ 1422mm) h = glass panel height

5 sets 32-in to < 40-in (813 to 1,016 mm) 56-in < L ≤ 70-in (1422mm< L ≤ 1788mm) 2. For glass panel heights under
42-inches Amax and Bmax must not be
6 sets 40-in to < 48-in (1,016 to 1,219 mm) 70-in < L ≤ 84-in (1788mm< L ≤ 2134mm) increased.

7 sets 48-in to < 56-in (1,219 to 1,422 mm) 84-in < L ≤ 96-in (2134mm< L ≤ 2438mm) 3. Amin and Bmin are for ease of
installation and can be further
8 sets 56-in to < 64-in (1,422 to 1,626 mm) reduced as long as proper installation
is achieved.
9 sets 64-in to < 72-in (1,626 to 1,829 mm)

10 sets 72-in to < 84-in (1,067 to 1,422 mm

11 sets 80-in to ≤ 84-in (2,032 - 2,134 mm)

FIGURE 8—TAPER-LOC® SPACING

L1 = L2 – 3” * 4

FIGURE 9—TOP RAIL AND HANDRAIL SUPPORT OPTIONS

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FIGURE 10—HANDRAIL BRACKETS

FIGURE 11— HANDRAIL ATTACHMENT FIGURE 12—HANDRAIL ATTACHMENT TO GLASS

FIGURE 13—STABILIZING END CAP

ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-3842 LABC and LARC Supplement
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This report is subject to renewal March 2025.

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DIVISION: 05 00 00—METALS
Section: 05 52 00—Metal Railings
Section: 05 73 13—Glazed Decorative Metal Railings

DIVISION: 08 00 00—OPENINGS
Section: 08 81 00—Glass Glazing
Section: 08 88 00—Special Function Glazing

DIVISION: 32 00 00—EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section: 32 35 00—Screening Devices

REPORT HOLDER:

C.R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

GRS™ GLASS BALUSTRADE GUARD SYSTEM FOR LAMINATED TEMPERED GLASS APPLICATIONS

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems), described in ICC-ES
evaluation report ESR-3842, have also been evaluated for compliance with the codes noted below as adopted by the
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Applicable code editions:
 2020 City of Los Angeles Building Code (LABC)
 2020 City of Los Angeles Residential Code (LARC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems), described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the evaluation report ESR-3842, comply with
the LABC Chapters 10 and 24, and the LARC, and are subject to the conditions of use described in this supplement.
3.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems) described in this evaluation report supplement must comply with all of the following
conditions:
• All applicable sections in the evaluation report ESR-3842.
• The design, installation, conditions of use and identification of the GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems) are in accordance with
the 2018 International Building Code® (IBC) provisions noted in the evaluation report ESR-3842.
• The design, installation and inspection are in accordance with additional requirements of LABC Chapters 16 and 17, as
applicable.
• Under the LARC, an engineered design in accordance with LARC Section R301.1.3 must be submitted.
This supplement expires concurrently with the evaluation report, reissued March 2024.

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as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as
to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.

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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-3842 CBC and CRC Supplement
Reissued March 2024
This report is subject to renewal March 2025.

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DIVISION: 05 00 00—METALS
Section: 05 52 00—Metal Railings
Section: 05 73 13—Glazed Decorative Metal Railings

DIVISION: 08 00 00—OPENINGS
Section: 08 81 00—Glass Glazing
Section: 08 88 00—Special Function Glazing

DIVISION: 32 00 00—EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section: 32 35 00—Screening Devices

REPORT HOLDER:

C.R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

GRS™ GLASS BALUSTRADE GUARD SYSTEM FOR LAMINATED TEMPERED GLASS APPLICATIONS

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems) for laminated glass,
described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-3842, have also been evaluated for compliance with the code(s) noted below.
Applicable code edition(s):
 2019 California Building Code (CBC)
For evaluation of applicable chapters adopted by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
(OSHPD) AKA: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the Division of State Architect (DSA),
see Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 below.
 2019 California Residential Code (CRC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
2.1 CBC:
The GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems) for laminated glass, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the evaluation report
ESR-3842, comply with CBC Chapters 10 and 24, provided the design and installation are in accordance with the
2018 International Building Code® (IBC) provisions noted in the evaluation report and the additional requirements of CBC
Chapters 10, 16 and 24, as applicable.
2.1.1 OSHPD:
The applicable OSHPD Sections and Chapters of the CBC are beyond the scope of this supplement.
2.1.2 DSA:
The applicable DSA Sections and Chapters of the CBC are beyond the scope of this supplement.
2.2 CRC:
The GRS™ (Glass Railing Systems) for laminated glass, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the evaluation report
ESR-3842, comply with CRC Chapter 3, provided the design and installation are in accordance with the 2018 International
Residential Code® (IRC) provisions noted in the evaluation report and the additional requirements of CRC Chapter 3.
This supplement expires concurrently with the evaluation report, reissued March 2024.

ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed
as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as
to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.

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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-3842 FBC Supplement
Reissued March 2024
This report is subject to renewal March 2025.

www.icc-es.org | (800) 423-6587 | (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of the International Code Council ®

DIVISION: 05 00 00—METALS
Section: 05 52 00—Metal Railings
Section: 05 73 13—Glazed Decorative Metal Railings

DIVISION: 08 00 00—OPENINGS
Section: 08 81 00—Glass Glazing
Section: 08 88 00—Special Function Glazing

DIVISION: 32 00 00—EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section: 32 35 00—Screening Devices

REPORT HOLDER:

C.R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

GRS™ GLASS BALUSTRADE GUARD SYSTEM FOR LAMINATED TEMPERED GLASS APPLICATIONS

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that the GRS™ Glass Balustrade Guard System for Laminated
Tempered Glass Applications, described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-3842, has also been evaluated for compliance with
the codes noted below.
Applicable code editions:
 2020 Florida Building Code—Building
 2020 Florida Building Code—Residential
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The GRS™ Glass Balustrade Guard System for Laminated Tempered Glass Applications, described in Sections 2.0 through
7.0 of ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-3842, complies with the Florida Building Code─Building and Florida Building
Code─Residential. The design requirements must be determined in accordance with the Florida Building Code—Building or
the Florida Building Code—Residential, as applicable. The installation requirements noted in ICC-ES evaluation report
ESR-3842 for the 2018 International Building Code® (IBC) meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code—Building or
the Florida Building Code—Residential, as applicable.
Use of the GRS™ Glass Balustrade Guard System for Laminated Tempered Glass Applications for compliance with the
High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions of the Florida Building Code—Building or the Florida Building Code—Residential has
not been evaluated and is outside the scope of this supplemental report.
For products falling under Florida Rule 61G20-3, verification that the report holder’s quality assurance program is audited by
a quality assurance entity approved by the Florida Building Commission for the type of inspections being conducted is the
responsibility of an approved validation entity (or the code official when the report holder does not possess an approval by the
Commission).
This supplement expires concurrently with the evaluation report, reissued March 2024.

ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed
as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as
to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.

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