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Eurobrace FMP250, 350: Pool Fence & Wind Break
Description

A FMP EUROBRACE balustrade is designed to allow water to pass underneath the bottom edge of the glass.

Key Features

Key Features;

 - FMP Eurobrace creates a gap under the glass that allows water to egress underneath the glass and over the edge of the deck.

 - FMP Eurobrace are available in two styles;

 1) Core drilled minipost

 2) Base plate minipost

 

 - The base plate FMP can be fixed into timber substrates

Scope of Use

FMP EuroBrace is designed to be used as;

 - Internal and External Pool Fences

FMP EuroBrace can be attached to the following substrates;

 - Concrete

 - Timber

FMP EuroBrace complies with the New Zealand building code and glazing standards used in conjunction with the following Viridian Glass types and Euroglass systems;

-          Viridian's toughened safety glass

-          SENTRYGLAS® incorporated with a Euroglass System offers a pure clean and clear traditional frameless barrier

 

FMP EuroBrace is made from 316 marine grade stainless steel. 

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Rated to be used up to a very wind zone (1.76Kpa or less)

The minimum height for a fence to prevent access into a pool area is 1.2m from the finished floor level. Please refer to NZS8500:2006 for design and safety requirements to meet the building code.

This proprietary pool fence system complies with New Zealand Building Code Clauses;

 B1 - Structure and B1/VM1

 B2 - Durability

 F2 - Hazardous Building Materials

Based on 330N point load from NZS8500:2006, maximum heights for the glass and FMP EuroBrace spacing’s are provided within our Technical Data Sheets.

Viridian safety glass options are;

- 12mm toughened safety glass

 - 13.52mm toughened SENTRYGLAS® laminated safety glass (SENTRYGLAS® is a stiff interlayer that complies with 22.4.3 (c) of NZS4223.3:2016)

 

In the unlikely event of glass failure or to make allowance for the consequence of failure required by clause B1.3.4 of the Building Code B1, Viridian’s toughened SENTRYGLAS® laminated safety glass is recommended to be used.

Documents
Pool fence - Eurobrace FMP250 and FMP350 1-16
Euroglass - Request for pool fence PS1 form v1
Maintenance: Euroglass Glass Aftercare
Maintenance: Euroglass Stainless Steel
Maintenance: Powder Coated Surfaces
Modern Living With Glass
CAD/PDF Details
Pool fence - FMP for specifiers

Viridian Glass is a provider of residential and commercial glazing solutions and balustrades in New Zealand.

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