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MyBuildingPermit.com <br /> a service of eCityGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 03 <br /> Residential Guards (Guardrails) <br /> This tip sheet reflects code requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with <br /> Washington State Amendments. <br /> Open stair handrail Open guard Solid guard <br /> See handrail Tip Sheet#i~2 for <br /> e applicable handrail information. <br /> f <br /> ' Ci <br /> The top of guards for <br /> stairways,exclusive of ;? <br /> their landings,must <br /> have a minimum height <br /> of 344 measured <br /> vertically from the , <br /> nosing of the trend. B 1 `• <br /> B <br /> 1 <br /> OPEN RAILING TYPES '> <br /> A- A sphere 6"in diameter cannot to <br /> pass through <br /> 8: A sphere 4"In diameter cannot g <br /> pass through '� <br /> Grade or floor level \ C: A sphere 4-3(8"in diameter a <br /> cannot pass through o8 <br /> Figure 1: Guard Elevation (IRC R3 2 CITY Y OF EVERETT <br /> V)EWED FOR Requirements PERMIT <br /> ❑ Guards shall comply with IRC R312.1; refer to Figure 1 for major requirements. <br /> ❑ Guards shall be structurally designed to comply with IRC Table R301.5 (i.e., designed for a <br /> 200-pound load in any direction along the top and a 50-pound point load elsewhere). <br /> ❑ For glass guards or guards with glazing, see IRC R308.4.4. <br /> January 22,2021 MyBuildingPermit.com I Residential Handrails 1 <br /> eCityGovnet <br /> 2006 eCHyGovNGanco <br />