Instead of passage of a 4 sphere as defined under the ibc osha regulations limit the passage of a 21 sphere between the mid rail and either the walking surface or the top rail of the guard.
Roof railing requirements ibc.
Summary of guardrail requirements 1.
The guard shall be constructed as to prevent the passage of a.
Osha guardrail height requirements.
A guardrail is required along the open side of any walking surface which include stairs ramps and landings provided the drop is more than 30 inches within 36 inches from the edge.
When required for steep slope roofs section 1507 in the ibc and section r905 1 2 of the irc specify the use of an ice barrier that consists of either two layers of underlayment cemented together or a self adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet at eaves and valleys.
Ibc guardrail height requirements.
Sphere 21 inches 53 3cm in diameter.
Railing are built with the proper number of horizontal lines to meet the requirements outlined 6.
Osha requirements are less stringent in regard to railing assemblies than the 2015 ibc.
Osha also requires a top rail at 42 above the working working surface but allows for some flexibility of 3 inches from the 42.
Intermediate rails pickets and posts shall be designed to resist a.
Ibc standards require all openings in the railing to be 21 or less.
Ibc guardrail is required to be a minimum of 42 above the leading edge of the tread or walking surface.
Railing systems with adjustable height midrails provide more flexibility to meet both of these standards.