In some jurisdictions, a guardrail deck which is less than 36" above ground and with three risers or less in its access steps might be excluded from the requirement to install guardrails on the deck and handrails at one or both sides of the access stair systems.Construction excerpts of sources which a building code compliance inspector would be expected to cite in support of requiring a properly-designed, properly-secured guard rail include but are not limited to the citations below.