RailSpec - Compliance Tool
Compliance Built Into the Specification - Not Checked at the End
Most balustrade non-compliance originates at design stage — incorrect post centres, wrong panel spans, wind load assumptions that haven’t been verified. RailSpec prevents this by enforcing compliant parameters at the point of specification, before a single piece of material is cut.
The Problem
Where Balustrade Non-Compliance Starts
Non-compliance in balustrade installation is rarely poor workmanship — it almost always originates at the specification stage.
- Post centres specified outside engineering-reviewed load limits
- Panel spans that exceed what the fixing system can structurally support
- Wind load assumptions based on terrain estimates rather than site-specific data
- Heights and fixing selections that don't align with NCC 2022 Vol. 2 requirements
These errors are typically discovered late — during engineering review or after installation. Rectification is expensive.
How it works
How RailSpec Works
RailSpec embeds engineering-reviewed load tables and NCC-aligned constraints directly into the specification process. Non-compliant configurations cannot be produced.
Wind Load & Terrain Input
Site conditions entered upfront. Correct load parameters applied automatically. No manual calculation, no assumed terrain category.
Automatic Span & Dimension Control
Post spacing and panel dimensions governed within verified parameters.
NCC-Aligned Height & Fixing Requirements
Pre-set to NCC 2022 Vol. 2. Compliant envelope from the start.
Verified Shop Drawings & Cutting Sheets
One verified dataset produces both outputs. No transcription error.
In Practice
What This Means in Practice
No rejected shop drawings
Specifications exit the system compliant by design.
No retrospective rectification
Non-compliant configurations prevented before fabrication.
No site surprises
What’s drawn is what’s built.
Faster project delivery
One verified dataset, no back-and-forth.
Specify Your Project with RailSpec
RailSpec is currently available through Railsafe’s project team. Talk to us about your project and we’ll produce a compliant specification from the outset.