1. For a pool deck that is elevated greater than 30" above grade, is a guard required per section 312?
2. in the above situation, If a deck level planter is placed along the edge of the deck requiring you to walk through the planter to access the edge, would this eliminate the need for fall protection? If yes, what would be the requirements of the planter?
Interpretation #8034
Published November 28, 2017
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2014
- Code
- RESIDENT
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 3
- Section
- 312.1
- Topic
- Guards
Question
Answer Published 11/28/2017 at 10:11 AM
Yes to part 1 and No to part 2
Commentary
In the described scenario, a guard is required.