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Chapter 8-5 — MEANS OF EGRESS

Section 8-504 — RAILINGS AND GUARDRAILS

California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-24 · California

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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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▸Contents — California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8)
California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8)
  1. Chapter 8-1 — ADMINISTRATION
  2. Chapter 8-2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 8-3 — USE AND OCCUPANCY
  4. Chapter 8-4 — FIRE PROTECTION
  5. ▸Chapter 8-5 — MEANS OF EGRESS
    Overview
    1. Section 8-501 — PURPOSE, INTENT AND SCOPE
    2. Section 8-502 — GENERAL
    3. Section 8-503 — ESCAPE OR RESCUE WINDOWS AND DOORS
    4. Section 8-504 — RAILINGS AND GUARDRAILS
  6. Chapter 8-6 — ACCESSIBILITY
  7. Chapter 8-7 — STRUCTURAL REGULATIONS
  8. Chapter 8-8 — ARCHAIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
  9. Chapter 8-9 — MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
  10. Chapter 8-10 — QUALIFIED HISTORICAL DISTRICTS, SITES AND OPEN …

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