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Tekapo Balustrade and Pool Fence Friction Spigot System
Description

The Tekapo Spigot is a top-mounted balustrade and fencing solution crafted from Duplex grade 2205 stainless steel, ideal for modern architectural projects. It combines exceptional durability with a sleek, contemporary design, making it perfect for seamless glass balustrades in both residential and commercial spaces.

This friction system is used with 12mm toughened glass or add an interlinking top rail for balustrades for the purpose of preventing a fall of over 1m to comply with Clause F4.

Key Features
  • The spigots come in Polished, Brushed Satin and Matt Black finish.
  • Friction fitting glass system that has been designed for the simplest installation method in mind.
  • Easily adjust the angle of glass panels in the Tekapo spigot by tightening the top or bottom grub screw against the adjustment plate.
  • Meets all compliance that is required for New Zealand regulations, NZS 4223:3:2016
  • Designed for 12mm toughened glass with an interlinking top rail.
  • The handrail meets the requirements of parts B1/AS1 and B2 of the New Zealand Building Code of AS/NZS1170.1:2002 — F4 and F9 Building Code compliant
  • AS/NZS2208: 1996 New Zealand standards for safety glass manufacturing
Scope of Use

Tekapo spigot system is suitable for deck and balcony barriers, NZS 8500 Safety barriers and fences around swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, internal stairways or landings, and can be fixed to timber (including waterproof decks), concrete, and steel. 

Suitable for:

  • Suitable for Occupancy types A, B, E and C3
  • Occupancy types as per AS/NZ 1170.1.2002
  • Residential and light commercial applications
  • Up to Extra High wind zones
Limitations on Use
  • Must be installed according to the BelAire instruction guides and recommended practices
  • In coastal areas (0.5km from sea) contact BelAire for advice and powdercoating options
  • Minimum 25MPa — Minimum 150mm thick concrete. Minimum distances of 55mm from the edge and corner distance 265mm 
  • Minimum SG8 timber —130mm thread penetration into timber (dry & wet timber) — sufficiently spaced. Minimum distance of 22mm from the edge
  • All proprietary products including anchors must be installed in strict order with manufacturer procedures.
  • BelAire  glass would be used to comply with F4 or F9 
  • The BelAire glass is only suitable for residential and light commercial applications it is all compliant up to Extra High wind zones and compliant to occupancy A, B, E and C3 
  • BelAire glass is not compliant with Occupancy Areas such as C5 and D:
    • C5 Areas susceptible to over-crowding
    • D Retail areas
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • B1: The BelAire glass system uses the A Grade toughened glass to comply and make the system safe even if a panel is broken the glass is designed to break into millions of pieces leaving no dangerous shards of glass that could cause physical damage.
  • B2: The BelAire glass system has a 50 year life expectancy. 
  • F2.3.3: Glass which people are likely to come into contact will break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury to any person.
  • F4.3.4: BelAire Glass Complies with the following:
    Barriers shall:
    • be continuous and extend for the full extent of the hazard,
    • be of appropriate height,
    • be constructed with adequate rigidity,
    • be constructed to prevent people from falling through them.
  • F9.2: BelAire Glass will provide restricted access to pool areas. Residential pools with a maximum depth of water of 400 mm or more that are filled or partly filled with water must have means of restricting access that prevents unsupervised access by a child under 5 years of age.
In-Service History

BelAire is a division of Storetech Industries. Storetech was established in 1974 and includes well known New Zealand outdoor living brands.

Other Performance Attributes
  • 10 year warranty applies for both the glass panels and the polished stainless steel handrails (not within 0.5km of the ocean or 1.5m from saltwater pool)
  • 2 year warranty on hinge and latch sets
  • 1 year warranty on powdercoating
Documents
Producer Statement PS1: Tekapo Balustrade

2024

Producer Statement PS1: Tekapo Pool Fencing

2024

Tekapo Wind and Fixing Specifications
Warranty & Maintenance: Glass Fencing

2024

BelAire Product Catalogue: Frameless Glass
CAD/PDF Details
Tekapo Spigot

BelAire Designer Fencing manufacture outdoor area solutions for privacy and security fencing systems consisting of aluminium, coloursteel, solid wall fibre cement, and glass fencing and balustrades.

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