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Guardrails

Guards 42 inches high are required wherever an area is elevated more than 30 inches above the level below. Examples are equipment platforms, mezzanines, open-sided walking surfances, ramps and landings. What are the exceptions to this requirement?

Answerstages and platforms are exceptions

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