06-23-2026

1. Describe the IBC and IRC code requirements for railing
2. Describe how Railing Systems are tested to ensure their compliance of the IBC and IRC codes
3. Design Considerations of Materials and Spans
4. Improve Exterior Aesthetics using longer railing spans
Interesting information
TysonGreat presentation
AlexGreat presentation
Davidgreat info
Ericinteresting information
CostacheSolid straight forward information directly from the code books.
JeremyInformative course
Lloydgood
JamesOutstanding and informative means to the current code requirements in all railings and structural uprights. Thanks!!
DanRefrescar conocimientos
JulioGreat
Ramona Veneragreat course
HannaVery good course. Presentation was clear and easy to remember.
Marygreat
PeterVery well presented.
ToddVery good Information.
MohsenGood
TimThis was a very informative course.
TimothyVery informative and useful for our daily work requirements
Ricardogood overview on railing requirements
JohnGreat course.
KimberleyInteresting
JDvery good presentation
Richardgood corse
joshLearned some interesting distinctions between residential and commercial. It is a good deal of information to take in. Glad to be able to download the PDF>.
NicholasInformative
GeorgeVery informative, Thanks
Carlinformative
NickVery good presentation.
OttoVery informative
LiquanVery useable information
Shenshugood cource
BRANKOGreat course. Very informative and helpful.
Jackson MPresentation was very well done - professional and informative.
MichaelGreat presentation.
SaraVery informative and full of detail.
FrankGreat!
Nanciegreat course
Nicholasgood
JamesGood content relative to resi and commercial differences
DevinGreat
AhmedGreat Presentation.
BahramGreat
Timgreat
BrianGood course addressing both residential and commercial codes.
Rohitgood course
DennisExcellent!
AndersonGood course
RichardWell presented
JoanGood content
Kathleennice presentation
PaulWell presented
JoanGood presentation
Ryanexcellent presentation informative and learned a lot and reinforced what we already knew as well.
DavidInformative!
KennethGood work
Ahmedgood resource
DEZHAOGood presentation.
MarcoVery educational and good presentation.
AbundancioSome more detailed info than a robust knowledge of the codes
MarkGreat Info.
QuentinGood course
AndrewVery good presentation, slightly out-dated, but still good!
JonathanVery professional presentation with helpful visuals
DanielGood information within the presentation. Learned a few things even though I am already familiar with commercial architecture and the IBC. Thank you.
Robertall about the railing. Thank for the lecture.
WujungGreat course!
Marcosexcellent and informative seminar. Good balance between code requirements and a practical approach.
SaverioInteresting and good update on handrail testing
VincentThank you for the great information.
Aleidagreat
FatimaThank you very much for the valuable info!
LOAEIGREAT INFORMATION. WILL HELP IN DESIGNING BETTER RAILING SYSTEMS
JimClear Presenetaion
MariaExcellent presentation!
Michaelgreat!
Koukabagreat topic
RebeccaVery clear and helpful. Good job differentiating between commercial and residential requirements.
KeithGOOD COURSE
ThomasInteresting and useful information
Hsin Yivery helpful
Samdecent course
Jamesthanks for the refresher course!
ThomasGreat and informative presentation.
DanielleVery Informative
Tomgood
Niallgood info
christopherThanks for info.
ShaneGreat to have in consideration and remembering sizes and requierements that we use daily.
FernandezGood information
AnnieGood information Thanks.
Markwell done and timely. easy access for credits
Scottthank you for offering the course
nicholasinformative
KimGood
JeffVery informative and interesting, the presenter was very knowledgeable.
JohnnyGood information
NealInteresting seminar. Thank you.
ScottGood information
JossephInteresting and very useful information for my projects
MichaelGreat course
Peterwell done
KipVery informative course.
Michaelgood course
Jeffreygreat course
JoseGreat, thanks
LauraThank you for a great course!
Sarahsimple to the point related to code
Dwayneinformative and thurough
KyleGood information
JonComprehensive and informative presentation.
ChristinaGreat presentation
DavidSome basic info but good to review.
Stuartuseful information
Orlandoamazing Course
ZhongFull of practical info. Well presented
MichaelVery useful information.
Stephengreat ceu, informative
JasonInformative
CeciliaExcellent presentaton
JohnGreat Presentation!
KevinVery good presentation. Interesting material. Could use graphic illustrations for the handrail and guardrail differences.
Rudolfgood presentation could not hear Rob in the background
ClayGreat
JEHADWell done
DanielGood information and presented well
Kelleegood course
MarkVery insightful!
AndreaGood overview course
Jou JouGreat Course!
BeatrizGood information
PhilipUseful information. Thanks.
GayleGreat information
RajeevEnjoyed the presentations
BenGreat Info!
Rachanagreat
JamesInteresting and informative presentation.
AndrewGreat information, easy listen!
EllaVery informative material.
JAMESA great refresher on the basics and I didn't have much knowledge on residential codes so helpful there also.
Tamigood course
ClaudiaGood class and easy to follow and understand.
LouiseA good brush up on railing code.
GiannaVery comprehensive
AmyGood information
SagarGreat presentation and product.
JohnGreat info
RebeccaThank you- helpful update!
SophiaInteresting.Thank you.
CarolGreat Information, easy to understand
TeenaGood
BrendaI enjoyed the course. Well-presented and informative.
DomenicoGood presentation
GaryGreat information
MadisonInformative
Samwelnot bad
JulianGreat Presentation
FranklinCourse was good to understand accessibility requirements.
AlexGreat presentation
Kylegood info
JeeyoonGood information
Jamie LinnNice presentation – good overview of key information.
MollyThe content was clear and concise, making it easy to grasp.
ShervinGreat Lesson.
Kendallgood information. thank you.
ImeiOne of the best presentations I’ve seen
Jimgreat course
BobGreat course
BrandonVery informative and clear.
SosehExcellent and comprehensive. Thank you
Davidaeasy to understand
martaGreat!
KellynReally enjoyed this course!
SarkisThe course was interesting and informative.
DeniseVery Informative
BarbaraGood course. Covers both residential and commercial applications and compares and contrasts them, which is helpful.
SchaubleGood refresher
KrystalThese courses are great for reinforcing understanding of code and providing options for meeting the requirements.
JohnThank You! I will be considering this product in the future. Very Good!
J. DeanVery informative course
Johngood info
BrandonGreat course
SUMITVery informative!
Sydwelll presented delivered a lot of info in a short format
RonaldGood presentation. Good balance between code, technical, and design attributes.
ThomasGood information but not much new.
JiaruiGood webinar.
Lorengreat
KenInterested to learn more about baluster anchoring requirements.
CameronGood test
KeithGood presentation and explanation
DavidReally good course.. Would have liked to have seen a couple more visuals in the early part of the presentation.
MarioReally good course.. Would have liked to have seen a couple more visuals in the early part of the presentation.
MarioGOOD PRESENTATION
MariaGOOD PRESENTATION
MariaGreat information.
Luisgreat session
Michaelgood presentation
BrookeGreat Info!
ChrisIt was an excellent presentation with very essential information, with easy examples to understand the terminology.
JaeGreat seminar with usable information on different railing systems.
CaryVery informative. Thank you.
JessicaGood info
StephanieGreat presentation. I knew and thought I knew about railings but this course provided me with a better understanding of railings.
AniceValuable
DanielIt was good
NazliGreat course. Very informative.
LUIS MInteresting information on Cellular PVC
LeslieGreat
TimGood amount of detail
Nataliavery informative especially explaining graspability of handrails
GennaroGood course. Thank you for providing it on demand.
ColleyI enjoyed the course
KevinGood info, kinda dense though.
DanielThis presentation was informative. I always appreciate case studies, both in real-world product application and seeing the testing images.
SarahGood Information and well presented
Jeffrey HGood overall review for comprehensive railing system(s).
RexInteresting!
JeremyGood
GracielaThanks for education on handrails!
CameronGood presentation with detailed info for actual applications.
SimonWell put together course. Would have preferred a few more code references and graphics to illustrate points related to code requirements and comparisons between commercial and residential applications.
ElizabethGreat topics
BlasVery good at distinguishing the different railing types and requirements.
AllisonVery informative.
DeanVery good presentation- some discussion of the mechanical attachments of railing to post and post to deck would be great to see included
Jay LawrenceGood update on aspects of handrails.
RobertThis was a very good overview of a subject I've never paid attention to before.
Danielgood
Alejandroexcellent
AlbertLove CPVC railings and millwork.
Kennethgood content
MarkThis was a very informative and concise webinar. The provider was very knowledgeable and kept a very dry topic interesting throughout the webinar.
RichInformative and good review of requirements
Aimeenice presentation..
Terryhelpful information for my use
Robertinteresting
KristenThis was an informative presentation. A lot of good information when thinking of specifying a cellular PVC railing. Thank you.
KeithNice topic
ASHRAFGreat refresher
AndreaGood info.
MikeThank you for this presentation.
AndersGreat.
DerekThanks for the great presentation; very informative regarding what the code is doing regarding railings, and the different structural implications.
Jamesgood concentrated info
DavidGood. Thanks
JenniferGood Presentation
Adamnice topic
Toddvery helpful information. Basic technical information which will be beneficial to me
KevinA very informative webinar
Harveygood course
GaryThat guy knows railings!
JeremiahI loved the course
MarkOverall good course. More diagrams could be incorporated.
MargitConcise and informative Seminar.
Charles36 inch handrail height for residential?!
Darrelnice one
TaylorGreat presentation!
FelipeGood presentation.
DerrellThis was helpful and interesting
JeanMarieInformative lesson.
FrankThe handrail code requirements for both residential and commercial projects were reviewed in detail, including compliance with the sphere (ball) passage requirements for railings constructed with different materials. Additional aspects such as graspability, continuity, and the criteria for Type 1 and Type 2 handrails were also examined. Also some notes regarding guardrails and handrails level reviewed on IRC and IBC requirement.
Maryaminteresting and informative
HenryGood and concise.
MaxineVery detailed! Thanks!
ottoInformative quiz that effectively highlights the critical life-safety requirements, testing standards, and design considerations for both residential and commercial railing applications.
Syed Omer AhsanGood Information.
KyleGreat class!
Benvery informative - thank you
BenGreat Course
Bradgood course
JohnGood Presentation
PatrickThe video was informative
JonathanGood information
EmilyGood information
HyojinThe handrail course was concise yet very informative, providing clear guidance on code requirements and installation best practices. I appreciated how the course broke down complex railing standards into easy-to-understand concepts.
RezaNice presentation! Informative.
R. ScottWonderful course. Thanks!
DavidGreat information!
MalcolmExcellent information albeit that this course is rather old 2018 and it is now 2026.
RitaINFORMATION PRESENTED IS THORUGH AND USEFUL
CroyThe integral handrail at top of guardrail was a new one for me. The testing was interesting information. Thank you for an informative session!
Ritareally good information
MarcGreat course.
JayI learned a lot of code interpretations in the presentation.
Shelleygood overview of PVC railing systems
PaulUseful information.
ParisaTightly presented and on-topic.
PhilipGood seminar - practical.
LionelExcellent!
M. GlennGreat overview of code requirements with comparison of IBC & IRC.
LarryExcellent information and presentation style.
CathrynInteresting information
MattGood one
RicoInteresting material.
JonathanGood course - thanks
MichaelVery interesting and informative.
PAULINUSThank you!!!
JeffreyGood course
TomThe Seminar and materials are very useful.
Karen Jane MercadoVery thorough,
KarenHelpful course for my current projects - thank you!
IvankaThis was an interesting course in how railing is similar and different from commercial and residential. Glad I took it.
RodneyVery straightforward and clear. Good review and reminder of the standard IBC & IRC requirements and codes for railings both residential & commercial.
WilliamGood presentation with a comprehensive level of knowledge and detail.
SimonNice job.
BillVery Informative
MiteshVery informative
MiniGOOD INFO
Halacourse is informative and close to the Ontario Building Code
MarieVery useful
MichaelFREE
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Credits: 1 AIA LU HSW + 1 ADA + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA
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1. Describe the IBC and IRC code requirements for railing
2. Describe how Railing Systems are tested to ensure their compliance of the IBC and IRC codes
3. Design Considerations of Materials and Spans
4. Improve Exterior Aesthetics using longer railing spans
Interesting information
TysonGreat presentation
AlexGreat presentation
Davidgreat info
Ericinteresting information
CostacheSolid straight forward information directly from the code books.
JeremyInformative course
Lloydgood
JamesOutstanding and informative means to the current code requirements in all railings and structural uprights. Thanks!!
DanRefrescar conocimientos
JulioGreat
Ramona Veneragreat course
HannaVery good course. Presentation was clear and easy to remember.
Marygreat
PeterVery well presented.
ToddVery good Information.
MohsenGood
TimThis was a very informative course.
TimothyVery informative and useful for our daily work requirements
Ricardogood overview on railing requirements
JohnGreat course.
KimberleyInteresting
JDvery good presentation
Richardgood corse
joshLearned some interesting distinctions between residential and commercial. It is a good deal of information to take in. Glad to be able to download the PDF>.
NicholasInformative
GeorgeVery informative, Thanks
Carlinformative
NickVery good presentation.
OttoVery informative
LiquanVery useable information
Shenshugood cource
BRANKOGreat course. Very informative and helpful.
Jackson MPresentation was very well done - professional and informative.
MichaelGreat presentation.
SaraVery informative and full of detail.
FrankGreat!
Nanciegreat course
Nicholasgood
JamesGood content relative to resi and commercial differences
DevinGreat
AhmedGreat Presentation.
BahramGreat
Timgreat
BrianGood course addressing both residential and commercial codes.
Rohitgood course
DennisExcellent!
AndersonGood course
RichardWell presented
JoanGood content
Kathleennice presentation
PaulWell presented
JoanGood presentation
Ryanexcellent presentation informative and learned a lot and reinforced what we already knew as well.
DavidInformative!
KennethGood work
Ahmedgood resource
DEZHAOGood presentation.
MarcoVery educational and good presentation.
AbundancioSome more detailed info than a robust knowledge of the codes
MarkGreat Info.
QuentinGood course
AndrewVery good presentation, slightly out-dated, but still good!
JonathanVery professional presentation with helpful visuals
DanielGood information within the presentation. Learned a few things even though I am already familiar with commercial architecture and the IBC. Thank you.
Robertall about the railing. Thank for the lecture.
WujungGreat course!
Marcosexcellent and informative seminar. Good balance between code requirements and a practical approach.
SaverioInteresting and good update on handrail testing
VincentThank you for the great information.
Aleidagreat
FatimaThank you very much for the valuable info!
LOAEIGREAT INFORMATION. WILL HELP IN DESIGNING BETTER RAILING SYSTEMS
JimClear Presenetaion
MariaExcellent presentation!
Michaelgreat!
Koukabagreat topic
RebeccaVery clear and helpful. Good job differentiating between commercial and residential requirements.
KeithGOOD COURSE
ThomasInteresting and useful information
Hsin Yivery helpful
Samdecent course
Jamesthanks for the refresher course!
ThomasGreat and informative presentation.
DanielleVery Informative
Tomgood
Niallgood info
christopherThanks for info.
ShaneGreat to have in consideration and remembering sizes and requierements that we use daily.
FernandezGood information
AnnieGood information Thanks.
Markwell done and timely. easy access for credits
Scottthank you for offering the course
nicholasinformative
KimGood
JeffVery informative and interesting, the presenter was very knowledgeable.
JohnnyGood information
NealInteresting seminar. Thank you.
ScottGood information
JossephInteresting and very useful information for my projects
MichaelGreat course
Peterwell done
KipVery informative course.
Michaelgood course
Jeffreygreat course
JoseGreat, thanks
LauraThank you for a great course!
Sarahsimple to the point related to code
Dwayneinformative and thurough
KyleGood information
JonComprehensive and informative presentation.
ChristinaGreat presentation
DavidSome basic info but good to review.
Stuartuseful information
Orlandoamazing Course
ZhongFull of practical info. Well presented
MichaelVery useful information.
Stephengreat ceu, informative
JasonInformative
CeciliaExcellent presentaton
JohnGreat Presentation!
KevinVery good presentation. Interesting material. Could use graphic illustrations for the handrail and guardrail differences.
Rudolfgood presentation could not hear Rob in the background
ClayGreat
JEHADWell done
DanielGood information and presented well
Kelleegood course
MarkVery insightful!
AndreaGood overview course
Jou JouGreat Course!
BeatrizGood information
PhilipUseful information. Thanks.
GayleGreat information
RajeevEnjoyed the presentations
BenGreat Info!
Rachanagreat
JamesInteresting and informative presentation.
AndrewGreat information, easy listen!
EllaVery informative material.
JAMESA great refresher on the basics and I didn't have much knowledge on residential codes so helpful there also.
Tamigood course
ClaudiaGood class and easy to follow and understand.
LouiseA good brush up on railing code.
GiannaVery comprehensive
AmyGood information
SagarGreat presentation and product.
JohnGreat info
RebeccaThank you- helpful update!
SophiaInteresting.Thank you.
CarolGreat Information, easy to understand
TeenaGood
BrendaI enjoyed the course. Well-presented and informative.
DomenicoGood presentation
GaryGreat information
MadisonInformative
Samwelnot bad
JulianGreat Presentation
FranklinCourse was good to understand accessibility requirements.
AlexGreat presentation
Kylegood info
JeeyoonGood information
Jamie LinnNice presentation – good overview of key information.
MollyThe content was clear and concise, making it easy to grasp.
ShervinGreat Lesson.
Kendallgood information. thank you.
ImeiOne of the best presentations I’ve seen
Jimgreat course
BobGreat course
BrandonVery informative and clear.
SosehExcellent and comprehensive. Thank you
Davidaeasy to understand
martaGreat!
KellynReally enjoyed this course!
SarkisThe course was interesting and informative.
DeniseVery Informative
BarbaraGood course. Covers both residential and commercial applications and compares and contrasts them, which is helpful.
SchaubleGood refresher
KrystalThese courses are great for reinforcing understanding of code and providing options for meeting the requirements.
JohnThank You! I will be considering this product in the future. Very Good!
J. DeanVery informative course
Johngood info
BrandonGreat course
SUMITVery informative!
Sydwelll presented delivered a lot of info in a short format
RonaldGood presentation. Good balance between code, technical, and design attributes.
ThomasGood information but not much new.
JiaruiGood webinar.
Lorengreat
KenInterested to learn more about baluster anchoring requirements.
CameronGood test
KeithGood presentation and explanation
DavidReally good course.. Would have liked to have seen a couple more visuals in the early part of the presentation.
MarioReally good course.. Would have liked to have seen a couple more visuals in the early part of the presentation.
MarioGOOD PRESENTATION
MariaGOOD PRESENTATION
MariaGreat information.
Luisgreat session
Michaelgood presentation
BrookeGreat Info!
ChrisIt was an excellent presentation with very essential information, with easy examples to understand the terminology.
JaeGreat seminar with usable information on different railing systems.
CaryVery informative. Thank you.
JessicaGood info
StephanieGreat presentation. I knew and thought I knew about railings but this course provided me with a better understanding of railings.
AniceValuable
DanielIt was good
NazliGreat course. Very informative.
LUIS MInteresting information on Cellular PVC
LeslieGreat
TimGood amount of detail
Nataliavery informative especially explaining graspability of handrails
GennaroGood course. Thank you for providing it on demand.
ColleyI enjoyed the course
KevinGood info, kinda dense though.
DanielThis presentation was informative. I always appreciate case studies, both in real-world product application and seeing the testing images.
SarahGood Information and well presented
Jeffrey HGood overall review for comprehensive railing system(s).
RexInteresting!
JeremyGood
GracielaThanks for education on handrails!
CameronGood presentation with detailed info for actual applications.
SimonWell put together course. Would have preferred a few more code references and graphics to illustrate points related to code requirements and comparisons between commercial and residential applications.
ElizabethGreat topics
BlasVery good at distinguishing the different railing types and requirements.
AllisonVery informative.
DeanVery good presentation- some discussion of the mechanical attachments of railing to post and post to deck would be great to see included
Jay LawrenceGood update on aspects of handrails.
RobertThis was a very good overview of a subject I've never paid attention to before.
Danielgood
Alejandroexcellent
AlbertLove CPVC railings and millwork.
Kennethgood content
MarkThis was a very informative and concise webinar. The provider was very knowledgeable and kept a very dry topic interesting throughout the webinar.
RichInformative and good review of requirements
Aimeenice presentation..
Terryhelpful information for my use
Robertinteresting
KristenThis was an informative presentation. A lot of good information when thinking of specifying a cellular PVC railing. Thank you.
KeithNice topic
ASHRAFGreat refresher
AndreaGood info.
MikeThank you for this presentation.
AndersGreat.
DerekThanks for the great presentation; very informative regarding what the code is doing regarding railings, and the different structural implications.
Jamesgood concentrated info
DavidGood. Thanks
JenniferGood Presentation
Adamnice topic
Toddvery helpful information. Basic technical information which will be beneficial to me
KevinA very informative webinar
Harveygood course
GaryThat guy knows railings!
JeremiahI loved the course
MarkOverall good course. More diagrams could be incorporated.
MargitConcise and informative Seminar.
Charles36 inch handrail height for residential?!
Darrelnice one
TaylorGreat presentation!
FelipeGood presentation.
DerrellThis was helpful and interesting
JeanMarieInformative lesson.
FrankThe handrail code requirements for both residential and commercial projects were reviewed in detail, including compliance with the sphere (ball) passage requirements for railings constructed with different materials. Additional aspects such as graspability, continuity, and the criteria for Type 1 and Type 2 handrails were also examined. Also some notes regarding guardrails and handrails level reviewed on IRC and IBC requirement.
Maryaminteresting and informative
HenryGood and concise.
MaxineVery detailed! Thanks!
ottoInformative quiz that effectively highlights the critical life-safety requirements, testing standards, and design considerations for both residential and commercial railing applications.
Syed Omer AhsanGood Information.
KyleGreat class!
Benvery informative - thank you
BenGreat Course
Bradgood course
JohnGood Presentation
PatrickThe video was informative
JonathanGood information
EmilyGood information
HyojinThe handrail course was concise yet very informative, providing clear guidance on code requirements and installation best practices. I appreciated how the course broke down complex railing standards into easy-to-understand concepts.
RezaNice presentation! Informative.
R. ScottWonderful course. Thanks!
DavidGreat information!
MalcolmExcellent information albeit that this course is rather old 2018 and it is now 2026.
RitaINFORMATION PRESENTED IS THORUGH AND USEFUL
CroyThe integral handrail at top of guardrail was a new one for me. The testing was interesting information. Thank you for an informative session!
Ritareally good information
MarcGreat course.
JayI learned a lot of code interpretations in the presentation.
Shelleygood overview of PVC railing systems
PaulUseful information.
ParisaTightly presented and on-topic.
PhilipGood seminar - practical.
LionelExcellent!
M. GlennGreat overview of code requirements with comparison of IBC & IRC.
LarryExcellent information and presentation style.
CathrynInteresting information
MattGood one
RicoInteresting material.
JonathanGood course - thanks
MichaelVery interesting and informative.
PAULINUSThank you!!!
JeffreyGood course
TomThe Seminar and materials are very useful.
Karen Jane MercadoVery thorough,
KarenHelpful course for my current projects - thank you!
IvankaThis was an interesting course in how railing is similar and different from commercial and residential. Glad I took it.
RodneyVery straightforward and clear. Good review and reminder of the standard IBC & IRC requirements and codes for railings both residential & commercial.
WilliamGood presentation with a comprehensive level of knowledge and detail.
SimonNice job.
BillVery Informative
MiteshVery informative
MiniGOOD INFO
Halacourse is informative and close to the Ontario Building Code
MarieVery useful
Michael