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§3209. Standard Guardrails. (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.
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3210. Elevated Locations.
The unprotected sides of elevated work locations that are...
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3210. Elevated Locations.
The unprotected sides of elevated work locations that are not buildings or building structures where an employee is exposed to a fall of 4 feet or more shall be provided with guardrails. Where overhead clearance prohibits installation of a 42-inch guardrail, a lower rail or rails shall be installed.
These guardrail requirements are found in Section R312 of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). This section explains when guardrails are required, the minimum height, and opening limitations to provide a minimum level of safety.
The following is a list of general requirements for residential stairways, guards, and handrails based on the 2019 California Residential Code. This handout is intended as a general guide, it does not include spiral stairs; contact the building department for additional information about your specific project. Headroom CRC R311.7.2
Handrails and guards. Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a linear load of 50 pounds per linear foot (plf) (0.73 kN/m) in accordance with Section 4.5.1.1 of ASCE 7. Glass handrail assemblies and guards shall comply with Section 2407. Exceptions: 1.
Guards are required at the following locations per Section 1015 of the current California Building Code: Along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, industrial equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and landings that are located more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below.
The California Building Code (CBC) contains general building design and construction requirements relating to fire and life safety, structural safety, and access compliance.
