Proper Post Base for Stair Guardrail
What is the recommened Simpson post base connector for attaching a 4 x 4 stair guardrail post to existing concrete slab? Looking for something that will meet the code requirements for resisting lateral forces while providing a stand-off to keep the end grain isolated from the concrete. Was looking at the ABU44Z, but a note says not recommended for non-top sopported posts. Assuming that a guardrail does not qualify as ‘top supported.’
Thanks!
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CTBZ would work and I've seen itk used as a guardrail post. Looks nice since you can't see the connection to the post.
https://www.strongtie.com/retrofitpostbases_postbases/cptz_base/p/cptz