Can anyone point me to the testing specifications for deck guard posts? My memory is that the test is a 600# lateral force for 24 hours. But could anyone tell me where to find that?
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Lengthy explanation of deck rail load from a good guy….RIP.
https://www.jlconline.com/deck-builder/verifying-the-load-capacity-of-railing-posts_o
More recent .
https://fortressbp.com/blog/427/installation-101-guidelines-and-code-requirements-for-deck-railings
And of course check the code book.