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Standard Guardrails. (a) A standard guardrail shall consist of top rail, midrail or equivalent protection, and posts, and shall have a vertical height within the range of 42 inches to 45 inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.
The unprotected sides of elevated work locations that are not buildings or building structures where an employee is exposed to a fall of 4 feet or more shall be provided with guardrails. Where overhead clearance prohibits installation of a 42-inch guardrail, a lower rail or rails shall be installed.
1.4 Traffic Safety System Designs and National Traffic Safety System Crash Testing Guidelines. This topic discusses the use of Caltrans ap-proved traffic safety system designs and provides an overview of the national traffic safety systems crash testing guidelines that are the basis for the de-signs.
It addresses all portions of the egress system (exit access, exits and exit discharge) and includes design requirements as well as provisions regulating individual components. The requirements detail the size, arrangement, number and protection of means of egress components.
Guardrail guide: stair landing, porch, deck & walkway guardrail specifications & codes: height, dimensions, spacing, construction, photos & sketches of guardrail defects & safety hazards.
The 2022 California Residential Code states specific requirements regarding guards and handrails in residential homes to ensure a safe environment. This handout is intended to provide you with the necessary information that will help you build safe and secure guards and handrails in your home.
(a) Railings shall be constructed of wood or in an equally substantial manner from other materials, and shall consist of the following: (1) A top rail not less than 42 inches or more than 45 inches in height measured from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor, platform, runway or ramp.
