Residential Guards - Code Req’s

(last updated to IRC 2021)

Guards

  • R312.1 Guards

    • Where Guards are required

    • Height requirements and how to measure

      • Top of guardrails can be used as a handrails in the IRC

      • stair transitions allow for alt guard/handrail height at the transition

    • Openings allowed in guards or guard rails

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