Calculating the Space Between the Railing PostsĬalculating the space between the railing posts is the first step in the railing installation process.
Six feet from the edge how to#
Below, we’ll discuss how to properly space your deck posts. To achieve an aesthetically pleasing result, you need to space the posts uniformly. Unless your deck dimensions are evenly divisible by six, you’ll end up with odd and rather unappealing deck rail post spacing. How to Space Railing PostsĪlthough your minimum spacing might be 6 feet, that doesn’t mean you start with the first corner post and move six feet outward from there. If it doesn’t, even a fall of a couple of feet can cause serious injuries. If there’s a railing, people will lean on it expecting it to hold them. Keep in mind that although you may add a rail to a deck that’s less than 30 inches above grade, that railing still needs to adhere to these safety requirements. of pressure from any direction at any single point on the post or railing.ĭecks 30 inches or more above grade require a safety railing that is at least 36 inches high. What is the reasoning behind this spacing? A deck railing should withstand up to 200 lbs.
Sometimes local building codes will have more stringent regulations, so check your local building department for post spacing requirements.
Six feet from the edge code#
Building Code Deck Railing Post Spacing RequirementsĪccording to the International Building Code, deck railing posts should be spaced no further than 6 feet apart. When you consider that more than 6,000 people suffer serious injuries and even death every year from failed decks and balconies, this is something that should be taken very seriously. Whereas people may not venture to the edge of a structure with no rail, most will generally lean on a railing, expecting it to hold their weight. One could even make the argument that a weak deck railing due to poor post spacing is worse than having no deck railing at all. Improperly spaced posts can make a railing weak, creating a hazard that can cause serious injury and even death. Deck railing posts are what support your deck rails, which in turn keep people from inadvertently falling off the deck. The importance of deck post rails is pretty straight forward. Why Deck Railing Post Spacing is Important?
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