Non-Continuous (Open) Guardrail Bed Style

①End structure at the head of the bed ②Guardrail height must be 5 inches or more above the mattress ③Vertical spacing between rails and between the lowest rail and the mattress foundation or bed frame may not exceed 3½ inches

Continuous (Connected) Guardrail Bed Style Note: Guardrail requirements apply to both sides of the bed when the bed is not secured against a wall.

④End structure at the foot of the bed ⑤Ladder ⑥An opening between the guardrail and the end structure at the head of the bed must be 15 inches or less ⑦An opening between a guardrail and an end structure at the foot of the bed is based on the occupant’s age (see chart below for restrictions):  AGE*  OPENING  6 years old  No more than 22 inches wide  7 years old  No more than 23 inches wide  8 years old  No more than 24 inches wide  over 8 years old  No more than 25 inches wide * Children less than 6 years old should not use the upper bed of bunk beds. Openings must be 22 inches or less to allow use by any age group 6 years and older. Beds designed for a younger age group may be used by older campers and staff.

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