Section 440. Decks and porches  


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  • A. Children shall not have access to decks, porches, lofts, or balconies that do not have protective barriers or guardrails.

    B. Protective barriers or guardrails shall be constructed to prevent a child from climbing over, crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 26, Issue 07, eff. July 1, 2010.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1701, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.