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5.10. PICKETED GUARD CORNER TURN
There are four special closures available for filling the space between two ramps in a corner turn
configuration: Two-Line Rail for a 5’ x 5’ platform; Picketed Guard for a 5’ x 5’ platform; Two-Line
Rail for a 6’ x 6’ platform; and Picketed Guard for a 6’ x 6’ platform. Corner turn closures for 5’ x
6’ and 5’ x 7’ platforms are uncommon and must be ordered as customs for the specific
arrangement.
5.10.1. Install the 2” x 2” angle post (not attached to a platform) and two-line rail in into the
open platform corner pocket. Align the bottom of the post with the bottom of the corner
pocket and tighten the set screws securely. Refer to SECTION 4.6 for additional details on
securing the post.
5.10.2. The picketed guards and top rails of a guarded corner turn are installed in the same
manner as a picketed guard closure at an upper landing. Refer to
SECTION
5.5, ‘
PICKETED
GUARD CLOSURE
’, and complete the steps described to assemble the picketed guards
and connect the top rails to the 2” x 2” angle post in the corner. FIG. 5.44 shows the
assembly at this stage.
5.10.3. The handrails of a guarded corner turn are installed in the same manner as the handrails
Two-Line Rail Corner Turn. Refer to
SECTION
5.9.12 through 5.9.22 and complete the steps
described to assemble the handrails. FIG. 5.45 shows the completed assembly.