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Is this railing to code

11 years ago

Is this railing to code in ontario Canada

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Marcin Kasprzycki

11 years ago

no

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PRO
Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants
11 years ago
You would have to contact your local authorities in your city to find that out
nellefloe
10 years ago
what is on the floor?
PRO
Collaborative Architecture
10 years ago
Absolutely not. Guard rails cannot be climbable nor have any openings larger than 4". This railing fails on both counts. Adding a glass panel might help.
nellefloe
10 years ago
What material is being used on the deck floor
PRO
San Diego Cable Railings
10 years ago
If a deck surface does not exceed 30" from natural grade, a barrier rail is not required by law in California; which means you can build it any way you desire if you fall into this category
irene1672
10 years ago
Probably not because I like it and need one

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