R6 draft / source GUARDS-RANGE-R3 /25October2026
Not construction/manufacture or NBS-ready approval. Round spindle/annular weld geometry and inside fascia/BOTH top-wall ties preserved. Nominal mass/handling review remains open;valueengineering deferred.
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| Field | Status | Data/gap | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| manufacturer | supported | Architectural Products Group Ltd (published business identity);exact manufacturing entity/factory address to confirm. | ../SOURCE-CATALOG.json |
| technicalContact | missing | null | No verified named technical contact in inspected variant sources |
| productCode | supported | RB-1200 | SOURCE-TRACE.json |
| description | supported | Steel roundbar infill balcony development assembly:flat posts,drilled top/carrier rails,solid round spindles,INSIDE fascia strips and top wall ties at BOTH ends. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| intendedUse | provisional | External straight balcony guarding development candidate;actual jurisdiction/use/occupancy/exposure and supporting structure must be confirmed. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json; ../OFFICIAL-SOURCE-RESEARCH.json#ENGLAND-K |
| exclusions | supported | No freestanding, Juliet, stair, vehicle barrier, fall-arrest anchorage or verified load rating; no order/manufacture release. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| jurisdiction | missing | No actual project jurisdiction selected. England guidance researched only; Wales/Scotland/NI and overseas need their own review. | ../OFFICIAL-SOURCE-RESEARCH.json#ENGLAND-K |
| classification | supported | {"systemCode": "Ss_25_60_05_05", "label": "Balustrade and guarding systems", "tableVersion": "Systems v1.43 July 2026", "productCode": null} | ../OFFICIAL-SOURCE-RESEARCH.json#UNICLASS |
| dimensions | supported | {"nominalOverallWidthMm": 1200, "datum": "Overall kit width including endplates", "topAboveProposedFloorMm": 1100, "carrierZmm": 50, "bottomInfillMm": 40, "fasciaRowsZmm": [-140, -320], "lowerStripNormalRangeMm": [60, 70], "reportedMeshBoundsXYZmm": [1200.0174033029357, 70.00870175146794, 1460.0127417575063], "boundsNote": "Reported approximate exported bounds are not fabrication tolerances or exact nominal datums."} | evidence/BOM.json |
| sections | supported | {"topRailMm": [60, 10], "flatPostsMm": [60, 12], "roundSpindlesDiameterMm": 20, "spindleCarrierMm": [60, 10], "insideFasciaStripHeightThicknessMm": [80, 10]} | evidence/BOM.json |
| variants | supported | RB900/1200/1500/1800 are nominal overall widths including endplates. This record applies only toRB-1200;not a verified safe span. | SOURCE-TRACE.json |
| material | provisional | S275JR candidate; mill certificates required | evidence/BOM.json |
| finishAndColour | missing | Project-specific steel corrosion protection/pretreatment/coating/thickness/colour/gloss/repair and exposure schedule remains unselected. Generic stainless wording in inherited family literature does not make RB stainless. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| construction | supported | All joints welded; face welds across flat posts at INSIDE60mmface; round rods in drilled carriers with annular fillets. Weld envelopes not a qualified resistance approval. Solid20mm round spindles remain round through20.5mm drilled top/carrier holes. Source3mm-leg underside annular fillet envelopes and top annular gap fill/flush detail require WPS/resistance qualification. Flat post face welds use twin4mm-leg72mm balcony envelopes. No midrun rail splices. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| interfaces | supported | {"postsXmm": [100.0, 600.0, 1100.0], "spindlesXmm": [197.6, 299.2, 400.79999999999995, 502.4, 697.6, 799.2, 900.8, 1002.4], "fasciaAnchorStationsXmm": [60, 276, 492, 708, 924, 1140], "fasciaRowsZmm": [-140, -320], "topEndplate": {"blankMm": [120, 60, 12], "holeDiameterProxyMm": 14, "holeYmm": 30, "holeZmm": [1000, 1060]}, "support": "Internal fascia strips atZ-140/-320 plus BOTH top wall end ties", "cutBlanks": [{"part": "Top rail", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [1176, 60, 10], "holesDiaMm": 20.5, "holesXmm": [197.6, 299.2, 400.79999999999995, 502.4, 697.6, 799.2, 900.8, 1002.4]}, {"part": "INSIDE lower face strip", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [1176, 80, 10], "holesXmm": [60, 276, 492, 708, 924, 1140], "holesDiaMm": 14, "centreZmm": -140}, {"part": "INSIDE lower face strip", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [1176, 80, 10], "holesXmm": [60, 276, 492, 708, 924, 1140], "holesDiaMm": 14, "centreZmm": -320}, {"part": "Spindle carrier", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [488.0, 60, 10], "startXmm": 106.0, "holesDiaMm": 20.5}, {"part": "Spindle carrier", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [488.0, 60, 10], "startXmm": 606.0, "holesDiaMm": 20.5}, {"part": "60x12 flat post", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [1450, 60, 12], "centreXmm": 100.0}, {"part": "60x12 flat post", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [1450, 60, 12], "centreXmm": 600.0}, {"part": "60x12 flat post", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [1450, 60, 12], "centreXmm": 1100.0}, {"part": "Round infill", "qty": 8, "diameterMm": 20, "cutLengthMm": 1060, "centreXmm": [197.6, 299.2, 400.79999999999995, 502.4, 697.6, 799.2, 900.8, 1002.4], "weld": "3mm LEG annular underside fillet,20.5mm drilledhole; top annular gap fill/flush finish and qualified WPS required"}, {"part": "Left top endplate", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [120, 60, 12], "holesDiaMm": 14, "holesZmm": [1000, 1060], "holeYmm": 30}, {"part": "Right top endplate", "qty": 1, "blankMm": [120, 60, 12], "holesDiaMm": 14, "holesZmm": [1000, 1060], "holeYmm": 30}]} | evidence/BOM.json |
| nominalMass | supported | {"netSourceModelMassKg": 70.78411930025644, "densityKgM3": 7800, "basis": "Sum of source component net volumes at nominal density;includes modelled weld envelopes. Actual site anchors/finish/packaging excluded;not measured packed mass."} | evidence/BOM.json; evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| performanceCriteria | missing | Adopt project occupancy, actions/combinations, point/infill/wind/vertical actions, serviceability and durability schedule; current numerical cases are analyst sensitivities. | evidence/CALCULATIONS.json; evidence/CALCULATIONS.json |
| performanceEvidence | provisional | {"analysis": "Linear elastic3D Euler Bernoulli sensitivities. No adopted code action combination/resistance schedule. No physical validation.", "baselineMode": "Gross sections and rigid welds", "baselineCases": ["normal_top_0.74Nmm", "normal_top_1.5Nmm", "vertical_1kN_at_300.0", "vertical_1kN_plus_memberweight_at_300.0", "vertical_1kN_at_600.0", "vertical_1kN_plus_memberweight_at_600.0", "vertical_1kN_at_900.0", "vertical_1kN_plus_memberweight_at_900.0", "infill_500N_x197.6", "infill_500N_x299.2", "infill_500N_x400.8", "infill_500N_x502.4", "infill_500N_x697.6", "infill_500N_x799.2", "infill_500N_x900.8", "infill_500N_x1002.4", "member_selfweight"], "sensitivityMode": "Uniform-net-section and rotation-released infill bound", "meshRefinementStatus": "PASS under5percent", "limitations": ["Ideal rigid welded joints/supports; actual anchors, plate prying, weld resistance/qualifications and local bearing/tube shell effects unverified.", "Saint-Venant torsion only; no warping, buckling or fatigue proof. Gross/net normal stresses are not a regulatory approval.", "Selfweight covers beam members only; no automatic corrosion/temperature/wind certification."], "fixingBasis": "Unfactored separate sensitivity cases; reactions at ideal restraints. Retain each correlated force/moment vector. Do not combine component maxima as a real load case.", "meaning": "Existing preliminary sensitivities and inherited numerical checks;no safe load,rated movement,physical result or independent approval."} | evidence/CALCULATIONS.json; evidence/FIXING-DEMANDS.json |
| geometryChecks | supported | {"validSolids": 46, "volumeErrorMm3": 2.3283064365386963e-07, "collisions": [], "toolChecks": [{"name": "Fascia_0_60", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_0_276", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_0_492", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_0_708", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_0_924", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_0_1140", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_1_60", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_1_276", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_1_492", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_1_708", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_1_924", "hits": []}, {"name": "Fascia_1_1140", "hits": []}, {"name": "LeftTop_1000", "hits": []}, {"name": "LeftTop_1060", "hits": []}, {"name": "RightTop_1000", "hits": []}, {"name": "RightTop_1060", "hits": []}], "nominalGapMaximumMm": 88, "boundsXYZmm": [1200.0174033029357, 70.00870175146794, 1460.0127417575063]} | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| testedResults | missing | null | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| independentVerification | missing | null | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| tolerances | missing | No fabrication/installation/coating/fit tolerances accepted; model nominal dimensions only. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| substrateAndFixings | missing | Two INSIDE fascia strip fixing rows plus BOTH handrail-height wall end ties. Actual substrate/geometry/edge distances/embedment/cure/torque and anchor selection unverified. Retain each correlated force AND moment vector by its real load case;do not assemble independent maxima into a fictional case. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json; evidence/FIXING-DEMANDS.json |
| installation | provisional | Draft hold-point sequence supplied separately; competent installation method and temporary edge protection/lifting plan required. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json; INSTALLATION-MAINTENANCE-DRAFT.txt |
| maintenanceAndCleaning | provisional | Inspect welds, corrosion, coating damage and fixings; isolate unsafe guard after impact/movement. Cleaning chemistry, intervals and repair system depend on selected coating and exposure; no interval or chemical compatibility claimed. | INSTALLATION-MAINTENANCE-DRAFT.txt |
| durabilityAndWarranty | missing | No verified service life, exposure category, warranty terms or exclusions supplied. | evidence/GEOMETRY.json |
| environmental | missing | No product-specific EPD, recycled-content percentage, embodied-carbon assessment or end-of-life route verified. Steel recovery potential is not a quantified product claim. | No evidence in inspected source pack |
| CAD | supported | {"format": "STEP", "revision": "GUARDS-RANGE-R3", "filename": "evidence/RB-1200.step", "sha256": "21d381ae773904323e8dbff538903961153a93b97234d67f41cdbb4b740cda71"} | SOURCE-TRACE.json |
| drawings | missing | Nominal source STEP and cut-blank data supplied;no accepted production/installation drawing set or manufacturing tolerances. | evidence/BOM.json |
| BIM | missing | No native Revit/IFC object supplied or validated. STEP does not establish BIM delivery. | ../SOURCE-CATALOG.json; source pack inspection |
| literatureAndDownloads | provisional | R6local data/clause/method/CAD/source studies provided;public roundbar draft download publication not yet performed. | SOURCE-TRACE.json |
| origin | missing | Manufacturing country not established for this kit; do not infer from site badge. | No matching origin evidence inspected |
| commercial | provisional | No matched finished roundbar assembly cost or selling offer. Use existing APG costing authority;include stock/cutting/drilling/weld/dressing/finish/QA/packing/APG freight. Flatbar kit prices are not matched roundbar prices. | SOURCE-TRACE.json |
| generalEnquiryRoute | supported | enquiries@architecturalproducts.uk;general enquiry route,named technical engineer remains unconfirmed. | ../SOURCE-CATALOG.json |
| correlatedFixingVectors | supported | {"cases": 17, "vectors": 238, "schedule": "evidence/FIXING-DEMANDS.json", "basis": "Unfactored separate sensitivity cases; reactions at ideal restraints. Retain each correlated force/moment vector. Do not combine component maxima as a real load case."} | evidence/CALCULATIONS.json; evidence/FIXING-DEMANDS.json |
| massAndHandlingReview | provisional | {"reportedKg": 70.78411930025644, "reviewFlag": "Whole-unit handling/transport/finishing to be reviewed;not a lifting plan.", "designChanged": false} | evidence/BOM.json; ../SOURCE-CATALOG.json |