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What are the code requirements for loft guard rails in a Tiny House?
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Here’s the standards of the International Residential Code for loft guards (IRC AQ104.2.5):
• Must be installed at the open sides of a loft.
• Not less than 36 inches in height or half of the clear height of the opening, whichever is less.
• Must comply with R312.1.3 and Table R301.5 of IRC for their construction.
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And some of our other articles about Tiny Houses:
• What is the code definition of a Tiny House?
• What is the code definition of a loft for a Tiny House?
• What is the code minimum size of a Tiny House loft?
• What is the code minimum ceiling height of a Tiny House?
• What are the code requirements for emergency escape from a Tiny House loft?
• What are the code requirements for a stairway to a Tiny House loft?
• What are the code requirements for a ladder to a Tiny House loft?
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