IBC-IRC-Building-Code: Guardrail and Handrail Basics - Heights and Grips — Flashcards | OSHA Standards | FatSkills

IBC-IRC-Building-Code: Guardrail and Handrail Basics - Heights and Grips — Flashcards

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Guards (guardrails) protect people from falling off elevated walking surfaces (balconies, landings, open sides of stairs). Handrails provide a graspable support along stairs/ramps to reduce falls. Code rules focus on when they’re required, minimum heights, opening limitations (to prevent children from slipping through), and handrail graspability/continuity.

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Example: A raised platform with an open edge typically requires a guard; a stair requires a handrail (often both handrail and guard depending on configuration).

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A guard is primarily intended to:
Prevent falls from elevated edges
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