Requirements for deck railings
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Sam on Sep 07, 2015Most building departments adhere to the same railing requirements, Railings are required on any deck 30" or more above grade and should be 36" high. Space between ballusters should not be more than 4". Check with your local building department to be positive. Also, keep in mind your homeowner's insurance. .Helpful Reply
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Janet on Sep 07, 2015Check with your township.Helpful Reply
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Jody D on Sep 07, 2015Double check with your homeowners insurance as wellHelpful Reply
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Julies1949 on Sep 07, 2015Although you may be required to have a railing of a certin height, you could change the style of railing and use clear acrylic panels between the posts to have a mostly unobstructed view. If it's too expensive to redo the whole thing, you could lower the railing you have now and add smaller clear acrylic panels on top where your sightlines would be.Helpful Reply
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HouseLogic.com on Sep 07, 2015You should always check local building codes before any remodeling job, including making structural changes to your deck. You can learn more here: http://goo.gl/xz1szmHelpful Reply
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Z on Sep 07, 2015I agree with Janet and House Logic, check your local building codes by calling your county's inspector's office. It can even vary from county to county in the same state. Not knowing where you are from, I'll add that it could very well vary from country to country too.Helpful Reply
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D wright on Sep 10, 2015Height is often a matter of code. check with the code office where you live before you lower any railings.Helpful Reply
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