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  1. M

    Need clarification on Ontario building code for guardrails

    I'm trying to understand what is meant by section 3.3.1.17 'Guards' of the Ontario Building Code. link to building code: http://www.buildingcode.online/328.html Where it states: "openings through any guard that is required by Sentence (1) shall be of a size that will prevent the passage of a...
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  2. L

    Question re guardrail requirements for openable windows in LA

    I'm building a house in Los Angeles. We just had our rough framing inspection, which we did not pass. The inspector included the following (see below). For additional context, we have openable windows upstairs, where the sill are less than 42" off the floor. I'm just a regular citizen (not a...
  3. K

    Theater Catwalk Design

    Is anyone familiar with required handrail heights for theater catwalks? I imagine it is different than regular handrails/ guardrails because only trained professionals will be using them. Is it dictated by OSHA? Thanks for any help you can offer!
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