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At what height is a railing required for a porch?
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Any open-sided walking surface on a porch that is more than 30-inches above any point within 36-inches away from the edge of it requires a guardrail that has a minimum height of 36-inches. The openings in the railing pickets should not allow a 4-inch sphere to pass through.
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To learn more about exterior walls and structures, see these other blog posts:
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