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Typical Guard Rail Details decks.com <br /> 4 • <br /> , , • <br /> _IL <br /> 0 9 0 0 <br /> i <br /> t. [ _ <br /> _________ ,____ <br /> , - - - - — <br /> _ ___ , <br /> Figure 26 <br /> Guard Rail Detail Guard Rail Requirements: All decks greater than 30' <br /> above grade are required to have a guard rail. If you <br /> A)4x4 post typical. Do not notch are providing a guard rail when one is not required, it <br /> B) 6 foot max rail post spacing. should still meet these requirements. All guard rails <br /> C) 2x6 or 5/4x6 rail cap shall be constructed in strict conformance with the <br /> D) 2x2 rail baluster typical noted details. Any pre-fabricated wood, composite, or <br /> E) 2x4 top & bottom.Attach to gaurd post with 2 3.5" metal manufactured rail system must be approved by <br /> screws your local building department. <br /> F) Openings shal not allow the passage of a 4"diameter <br /> sphere. Attention: Do not notch guard rail posts at deck con- <br /> G)Attach balsuters to rails with 2.5" wood screws. nection. Do not bolt through the top or bottom 1-1/2" of <br /> H) 36" minimum railing height deck joists or beams. <br /> Rail Post Attachment Detail <br /> ----- -- __ A) (2) 1/2" Diameter thru botls & washers <br /> B) Minumim 4x4 railing post.. <br /> _ C) Install 2x bolcking on either side of posts.Attachch <br /> _ �i I - j blocing with 10D galvanized nails. <br /> -----72----- --_____ Note: Hold down anchors may be required for rail post <br /> -_� <br /> a_- attachment. See figure 28. <br /> I <br /> 2>, _ , <br /> - Min <br /> ---"' <br /> I <br /> i \ , <br /> ' 2.5 \ <br /> Mrn _ 5„ <br /> r y Max. w `.. <br /> 2"Min � _ <br /> Figure 27 Figure 28 <br /> _18'1 Deck Construction Guide Decks.com ©2016 <br />