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Florida Building Code:
SECTION R312
GUARDS
R312.1 Guards.
Porches, balconies, ramps or raised floor surfaceslocated more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or
grade below shall have guards not less than 36 inches (914 mm)
in height. Open sides of stairs with a total rise of more than 30
inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below shall have
guards not less than 34 inches (864 mm) in height measured
vertically from the nosing of the treads.
Porches and decks which are enclosed with insect screening
shall be equipped with guards where the walking surface is
located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade
below.
R312.2 Guard opening limitations.
Required guards on opensides of stairways, raised floor areas, balconies and porches
shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures which do
not allow passage of a sphere 4 inches (102mm) or more in
diameter.
Exceptions:
1. The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and
bottom rail of a guard at the open side of a stairway are
permitted to be of such a size that a sphere 6 inches
(152 mm) cannot pass through.
2. Openings for required guards on the sides of stair
treads shall not allow a sphere 4
3/8 inches (107 mm) topass through.
Our railings are built to the highest standards. We follow all state and local codes to insure safety as well as aesthetics. All of our materials are inspected prior to fabrication to insure that our customers are getting the best quality.
Our reputation is based on customer service, quality, and delivery. Our customers are always satisfied with the end product and depend on our experience in designing to give their home the look they are wanting to achieve. We have established ourselves among to top builders in North Florida and we strive to never let them down.
