Thanks guys! The scale in the photo is deceiving. The deck is 18' wide and 12' deep. The railing height is a standard 36". The opening to the walk-up basement is 8' wide.
No requirement for a gate across the walk-up since it has white side rails extending to the end, a hand rail going down and a light at the bottom over the slider...
Looks nice. Code requirements vary . Around here that rail wouldn't pass. 42 inch high. Step rails to lowest point ground level, and a gate as Tyke said.
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