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What is code for guardrail height?
42 inches to 45 inches
(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.
What is the standard height for an indoor railing?
between 32 and 36 inches
However, it’s advised to follow the general regulations, which means that any interior railing height should be between 32 and 36 inches.
How tall should railings?
(6) The height of handrails shall be not more than 37 inches (94 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76 cm) from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
How tall should the railing be on a loft bed?
On the wall side, the railing should be continuous from end to end (USPSC). The ends of the loft bed should rise at least 5 inches above the top of the mattress — or it should have railings installed to that height (USPSC). Gaps between the mattress and the loft frame can be no more than 9 inches (USPSC).
What should be the height of a balcony railing?
36-37″ high railings put the majority of the body mass above the railing height. A slip , bump or dumb move puts you over the railing much easier at the lower heights than at 42″ and higher. The lower railing height actually acts as a fulcrum instead of a restraining device.
How tall is the railing on an interior stair?
Double check with your city planning department. Interior stair railing heights are at 35.5″ to 38″ and 2nd level deck railing is 42″ Thank you for a prompt reply. The balcony railing is an interior balcony. Does that make a difference?
How tall does a banister need to be for a loft?
Height of stair railings and banister, for loft and stairways. Rail heights on ‘guards’ (horizontal railings, not sloping) need to be 3′-6″ high but there are times when 2′-11″ is OK. Consult a building professional or call your local building official to confirm the proper height required for your situation.