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Chapter 8-5 — MEANS OF EGRESS

8-504 Railings and Guardrails — 2025 California Historical Building Code

California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California

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Cite as: 2025 California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) § 8-504 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

The height of railings and guard railings and the spacing of balusters may continue in their historical height and spacing unless a distinct hazard has been identified or created by a change in use or occupancy.

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