Southbeach Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Is this a code violation? The up stairs balcony over looking the downstairs has a rail that is 19'3" and very wobbly. In fact if a large person would lean on the rail, there is no doubt that it would pull out of the floor and wall and cause death or injury. Please see the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Originally posted by Southbeach Is this a code violation? The up stairs balcony over looking the downstairs has a rail that is 19'3" and very wobbly. In fact if a large person would lean on the rail, there is no doubt that it would pull out of the floor and wall and cause death or injury. Please see the picture The IRC requires that the guard be able to support a 200# point load in any direction at any point along the top rail. (Table R301.5) -Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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