A guardrail post is attached with finish screws into decking only. What is the structural problem?
Correct Answer
A) No load transfer.
Guard loads must transfer into structural framing or an approved support, not only through decking boards.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Guard loads must transfer into structural framing or an approved support, not only through decking boards.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Add backing now.
Add backing now. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the guard load path exposure being tested.
Option C: Anchor tie.
Anchor tie. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the guard load path exposure being tested.
Option D: Approved correction.
Approved correction. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the guard load path exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
Name the harm before the guard; add, backing, now cannot stand in for Inspecting Deck.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Guard load path from California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Residential Code guard structural connection concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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