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A guard on a low deck

Space the pickets on this low deck so no child gets caught
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A voluntary rail with 6 in gaps that can trap a child's head.

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The rule this lesson teaches

A guard added to a deck 600 mm (23 9/16 in) or lower keeps its openings 100 mm (3 15/16 in) or less, or more than 200 mm (7 13/16 in).

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