Means of Egress · IBC 2021 §1015.2 / §1015.3 / §1015.4

Guard Requirements

Guard elevation drawn to scale: required above a 30" drop within 36" of the edge, 42" high, 4" sphere limit and 4⅜" from 36" to 42"; R-3 and stair exceptions in the table.. Referenced to IBC 2021 §1015.2 / §1015.3 / §1015.4.

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