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Like many organisations, Moddex is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) developments very closely and planning to stay ahead of the situation & remain positive in the face of this global crisis.
Flexibility is one of the key factors behind Moddex being selected to provide barrier systems for the $80m Pukekohe Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.
With non-residential and infrastructure construction in New Zealand forecast to increase over the next two years, this signals busy times ahead for architects, engineers and project managers.
Moddex customised handrail and balustrades configurations make self-installation easy. That’s why Waterway Constructions – our client on the $70m Guyatt Ferry Terminal upgrade – came to us to supply preconfigured handrails and balustrades.
With busy times ahead for architects, engineers and project managers in non-residential and infrastructure construction, Moddex NZ delivers modular, no-weld, pre-engineered and compliant handrail
At Moddex, we talk about the power of a day. Every day you lose on a project comes with a huge cost attached – financial, opportunity and a reputation cost too.
Under NZBC Clause D1, there are a variety of stair types with differing requirements for stairway pitch, riser & tread lengths. This is so that people moving into, within or out of buildings can do so safely.
It is rare for a major handrail installation project to go without a hitch. And nowhere are unexpected hindrances more common than on construction sites when it comes time to installing the carefully designed, minutely planned handrail system.
Under AS1657:2018 Clause 7.3.4, a step-type ladder must have handrails complying with AS1657:2018 Clause 5.6 provided on both sides of said ladder & must also comply with the following requirements:
Under AS1657-2018 Clause 6.2.1.2, guardrails shall consist of:
A top rail parallel to the floor, or where used on a sloping walkway, parallel to the slope of the walkway, that is supported by posts at necessary intervals to meet the specified impose
News Release Moddex collaborative handrail design wins the day. Moddex were selected for the supply of compliant handrail and barrier protection for stairs, ramps and the perimeter of new classrooms at Lesmurdie Senior High School, Western Australia.
Top mounted Handrails such as AR10, AR45 or CB30 used on stairs, require a substrate width of 1150+mm to meet the minimum 1000 mm clear between rails requirement of AS 1428 & NCC/BCA.