Guards in Stairs - Property & Liability Resource Bureau

2021 edition

1011.13 Guards. Guards shall be provided along stairways and landings where required by Section 1015 and shall be constructed in accordance with Section 1015. Where the roof hatch opening providing the required access is located within 10 feet (3049 mm) of the roof edge, such roof access or roof edge shall be protected by guards installed in accordance with Section 1015.

2018 edition

1011.13 Guards. Guards shall be provided along stairways and landings where required by Section 1015 and shall be constructed in accordance with Section 1015. Where the roof hatch opening providing the required access is located within 10 feet (3049 mm) of the roof edge, such roof access or roof edge shall be protected by guards installed in accordance with Section 1015.

2015 edition

1011.13 Guards. Guards shall be provided along stairways and landings where required by Section 1015 and shall be constructed in accordance with Section 1015. Where the roof hatch opening providing the required access is located within 10 feet (3049 mm) of the roof edge, such roof access or roof edge shall be protected by guards installed in accordance with Section 1015.

2012 edition

Prior to 2015, guards were not mentioned in the stair provisions. Guards are required under the section on guards generally.

2009 edition

Prior to 2015, guards were not mentioned in the stair provisions. Guards are required under the section on guards generally.

2006 edition

Prior to 2015, guards were not mentioned in the stair provisions. Guards are required under the section on guards generally.

2003 edition

Prior to 2015, guards were not mentioned in the stair provisions. Guards are required under the section on guards generally.

2000 edition

Prior to 2015, guards were not mentioned in the stair provisions. Guards are required under the section on guards generally.