Residential · IRC 2021 §R312.1.2

Guard Height

Guard height to scale: 36" minimum above the walking surface or nosing line, 34" minimum on open stair sides, and 34" to 38" where the guard top is the handrail.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R312.1.2.

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