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This would be acceptable. 11 36.67%
Acceptable by most standards provided the second floor has an occupant load less than 10 1 3.33%
Most standards stipulate that Guardrail height shall be 42 inches high 17 56.67%
Acceptable design by most AHJ's if children under 12 are not allowed on the second floor 1 3.33%
The AHJ may have approved if the owner certifies that no tenants with children under 10 0 0%
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Old 10/28/07, 9:11 PM
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Let's see how well this goes.

On the second floor of a 4-plex, the common balcony serving the two tenants has guardrails that are 36 inches in height.


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On the second floor of a 4-plex, the common balcony serving the two tenants has guardrails that are 36 inches in height.
36 inches is the minimum.


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Are we inspecting this as a commercial property using the IBC or a 1-4 residential property using IRC or is neither of those applicable?
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Are we inspecting this as a commercial property using the IBC or a 1-4 residential property using IRC or is neither of those applicable?
IBC and UBC. I don't believe that the IRC covers 4-plexes. Correct me if I'm wrong. Wouldn't be the first time or the last.

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No, you are correct.....IRC is 1-2....my bad! With that in mind then I'd say that was an R-2 occupancy, right? I voted above then.
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No, you are correct.....IRC is 1-2....my bad! With that in mind then I'd say that was an R-2 occupancy, right? I voted above then.
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