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The [https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018/chapter-2-definitions 2018 International Residential Code] (IRC), published by the International Code Council (ICC) defines a guard as: ‘A building component or a system of building components located near the open sides of elevated walking surfaces that minimizes the possibility of a fall from the walking surface to the lower level.’

See also: Guard rail and Guarding.

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