Structural Engineering
Stairs & Railings
Stairs, Guardrails & Handrails
Load and connection design for steel, aluminum, and glass stairs and railings — signed, sealed, and code-compliant.
What We Deliver
- PE-signed stair and railing structural design
- Guard and handrail load and connection design
- Signed & sealed shop drawings
- Stringer, tread, and landing framing details
- One coordinated response to AHJ comments
Who It’s For
- Stair and railing fabricators and installers
- General contractors needing sealed shop drawings
- Architects and designers specifying glass or feature stairs
- Property owners replacing non-compliant guards or rails
Engineering Scope
- Stair Structure: Stringer, tread, and landing design in steel, aluminum, or wood
- Guards & Handrails: Guard and handrail loading per ASCE 7, infill and post design
- Connections: Base plates, anchorage, weld and bolt design
- Glass Railings: Glass type, bite, and post/standoff design with attachment detailing
- Accessibility: Handrail height, extensions, and graspability per code
- Permit Package: Signed & sealed plans and shop drawings
Compliance Notes (Florida)
- FBC / IBC Chapter 10: Stairways (1011) and handrails/guards (1015)
- ASCE 7: Concentrated and uniform guard/handrail loading
- ADA / Florida Accessibility: Handrail geometry and extensions
- Material standards: AISC 360 (steel), ADM (aluminum), and glazing standards for glass
Ready to get your stairs and railings sealed — with shop drawings that pass review the first time?
Ready for Stairs & Railings?
Contact us today for a consultation. PE-signed plans delivered with fast turnaround across South Florida.
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