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Porches, decks, balconies or raised floor surfaces located more than thirty inches above the floor or grade require a guardrail not less than thirty-six inches in height. Open sides of stairs thirty inches above the floor or grade require a guardrail not less than thirty-four inches in height measured vertically form the nosing of the treads.
