Fastener Specifications for the Safety Boot Guardrail System

Warning! Never Use Nails or Unspecified Fasteners to Anchor the Safety Boot -

Different Types of Subfloor Material Require Different Types of Fasteners In Order to Exceed the 200 lb. OSHA Guardrail Requirement

** IMPORTANT NOTICE **

ATTENTION: Safety Boot Guardrail System Users!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO YOU AT NO COST

Please contact us TOLL FREE at 1-800-804-4741 and request your FREE installation instructions today!

All specifications and dimensions for building compliant railing systems given within these installation instructions are written to meet United States Federal OSHA requirements of 1926.502(b)(3), (4), and (5) which are subject to change. Individual U.S. States with their own State run OSHA agencies might have slightly different and varying specifications for guardrail requirements. Be sure to check and confirm if your particular state follows Federal OSHA or State OSHA regulations. Always follow the specific safety regulations for your state or region. This system is designed and tested for flat surface applications only.

Make sure each person reads and understands these instructions prior to use. Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death. Manufacturer assumes no liability in the event of improper installation, product misuse, or failure of wood construction substrate. Never alter or modify the Safety Boot.

ALWAYS CAREFULLY INSPECT EACH SAFETY BOOT BEFORE EVERY NEW INSTALLATION. REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU NOTICE ANY SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR, DAMAGE, ABUSE OR PLASTIC DEGRADATION.

** IMPORTANT NOTICE **

Construction Materials

OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Guardrail Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502 (b) - 1926 Subpart M App B states that for wood railings:

. . . (1) For wood railings: Wood components shall be minimum 1500 lb-ft/in(2) fiber (stress grade) construction grade lumber; the posts shall be at least 2-inch by 4-inch (5 cm x 10 cm) lumber spaced not more than 8 feet (2.4 m) apart on centers; the top rail shall be at least 2-inch by 4-inch (5 cm x 10 cm) lumber, the intermediate rail shall be at least 1-inch by 6-inch (2.5 cm x 15 cm) lumber. All lumber dimensions are nominal sizes as provided by the American Softwood Lumber Standards, dated January 1970 . . .

Power Tools and Equipment
Standard Power Drill; 9/16 socket with drill adapter [Drill Adapter(s) and Washers Provided with ALL Orders]; nail gun or screw gun; sander; saw.

Fastener Specifications

Securing Safety Boot to 2X4 Post

Each Safety Boot must use:

1--Hex-Head Lag Screw, 3/8 x 2 inch; and
1--3/8 X 1-1/2 inch Fender Washer (Washers Provided with ALL Orders)

Anchor into provided hole in sidewall of Safety Boot.

When Using the Subflooring Type

Solid 2X Wood Applications

Each Safety Boot installed must use:

4--Hex-Head Lag Screws, 3/8 x 2 inch; and
4--3/8 X 1-1/2 inch Fender Washers (Washers Provided with ALL Orders)

Anchor directly into solid 2X lumber using the four primary corner holes.

Sturd-I-Floor® (1-1/8 Inch Thick) Plywood

Each Safety Boot installed must use:

5--Hex-Head Lag Screws, 3/8 x 2 inch; and
5--3/8 X 1-1/2 inch Fender Washers (Washers Provided with ALL Orders)

Anchor directly into Sturd-I-Floor® (1-1/8 inch thick) plywood using the four primary corner holes and by adding a 5th screw on the inside of the guardrail or stair rail system in the secondary hole provided.

Plywood (Less Than 1-1/8 Inch Thick)
or OSB Applications

Each Safety Boot installed must use:

4--Hex Head Lag Screws, 3/8 x 3 inch; and
4--3/8 X 1-1/2 inch Fender Washers (Washers Provided with ALL Orders)

Anchor through the plywood or OSB into floor joists or solid 2X lumber blocking on the underside of subfloor using the four primary corner holes.

Concrete Applications

For concrete applications each Safety Boot installed must use:

4 - Common Masonry Fasteners or Similar Concrete Anchors and;
4 - 3/8 X 1-1/2 Inch Fender Washers (Washers Provided with ALL Orders)

Anchor using the four primary corner holes.

IMPORTANT: Due to the variances in concrete mixtures and applications (such as, concrete mixture type, psi strength, slab thickness, cure time, etc.), concrete fasteners used to secure the Safety Boot MUST be evaluated on a case by case basis by a qualified competent person. They should verify that the selected fastener specifications for average ultimate pullout and shear values are in compliance with the OSHA required strength standards.* Most concrete fasteners are packaged to include a product specification chart that denotes the average ultimate pullout and shear values in concrete and/or hollow block application.

* OSHA STANDARD 1926.502(b)(3):
Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.

For Other Subflooring Applications

Always verify through a professional engineer that the subflooring material as well as the fasteners used to secure the Safety Boot will support the required load as needed for your specific applications.

Warning! Never Use Nails or Unspecified Fasteners to Anchor the Safety Boot -

Different Types of Subfloor Material Require Different Types of Fasteners In Order to Exceed the 200 lb. OSHA Guardrail Requirement