What is the difference between a guardrail and handrail in a stair?

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A guard unit in a stair provides protection against fall from the stair. The minimum height of a guardrail is 42 in. A handrail provides graspability (height of 34 in. to 38 in.) A guard rail is not required in a stair enclosed by walls, while a handrail is required in all stairs, even those with guard unit.

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Using the data furnished in Problem 4-9, draw the histogram frequency distribution and cumulative percentage distribution for each set of data and determine (a) average speed, (b) 85th-percentile speed, (c) 15th-percentile speed, (d) mode, (e) median, and (f) pace.

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What does FMC stand for?

A. flexible metal connectors B. fireproof mechanical connectors C. flexible metal conduit D. fittings made for conduit bodies

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A new plant called the triploid hybrid azalea blooms within 6 weeks from seed, sets no seed, and blooms longer than the original annual

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Name an important communication behavior that Stone Age humans lacked.

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