2007-11-09 12:02:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Depends on the state.
However, 36 inches is a common minimum.
2007-11-09 12:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by No Chance Without Bernoulli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the reference section of your local library and find the IRC Code. This is the International Residential Code,and virtually all local code people use it as their standard. It should say that residential railings need to be a mininum of 36" and commercial railings a mininum of 42". But check the code because they get re-written and you don't want to fail an inspection.
2007-11-09 12:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Glenn C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with 42 inches. Regardless of the code that might let you get away with a 36 inch minimum, that extra 6 inches will prevent you from ever getting enough top-heavy leverage to tumble over the rail if you lean against it.
2007-11-09 12:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to check you local building codes, on here it is way too vague of question because it varies from area to area.
2007-11-09 12:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by blonde ambition 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
31/2 feet and the ballest have to be 4inches or less opening..
2007-11-09 12:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should tell you if you are pulling a permit to do so but 36 in pretty standard..
2007-11-09 12:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by ♥HELLO♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋