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Building Department / Inspectional Services
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Building Department / Inspectional Services
For single- and two-family houses, a deck located more than 30 inches above grade must have a guardrail of at least 36 inches in height. Handrails must be located at a height of from 30 inches-28 inches. If the guardrail also serves as the handrail for open-sided steps, the minimum height is 34 inches. Guardrails for uses other than one- or two-family structures must be a minimum of 42 inches.