1.1 This specification provides the material requirements, construction, installation, and testing requirements for open-weather deck, storm-and-guard, fiberglass square rails. The handrail components are to be manufactured by the pultrusion process.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information purposes only and may be approximate.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.