8.3 Trash Compactor Fall Protection Systems
The fall protection system consists of vertical and horizontal safety posts (details are on the following pages) and must adhere to the regulations listed below:
All design loads shall be as per the current MDOT MAA adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC).
All Construction shall be compliant with the following OSHA standards:
A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface to top rail. The top rail shall be smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing. The intermediate rail shall be approximately 21 inches below the top rail. The ends of the rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.
Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toe board wherever, beneath the open sides.
The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types shall be of such construction that the completed structure shall be capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.
A strength to withstand at least the minimum requirement of 200 pounds top pressure.
Because of the various dimensions of the trash compactors at the airport, dimensions for the safety posts will vary. Dimensions of the trash compactor requiring protection should be field verified before the design is to be submitted for construction. Any changes to these details should be submitted to the MDOT MAA Office of Engineering & Construction so that the changes can be incorporated into a revised notes standard.
