Section 312. Guards and Window Fall Protection

312.1 Guards {As in IRC}

312.1.1 to 312.1.2 {As in IRC}

312.1.3 Opening limitations.

Required guards on open sides of stairways, raised floor areas, balconies, and porches:

1. must have intermediate rails or ornamental closures that do not allow passage of a sphere 4 inches (102mm) or more in diameter, and

2. may not be constructed with horizontal rails or any ornamental pattern that results in a ladder effect.

Exceptions: {As in IRC}

312.1.4 Exterior plastic composite guards. {As in IRC}

312.2 Window fall protection. {As in IRC}