U.S. State Cable Railing Code

Cable railings are popular for their modern, minimalist design and almost unobstructed views compared to traditional railing systems.
The basic rule to follow when building a cable railing is the International Residential Code (IRC).
Although there may be some modifications to the International Residential Code (IRC) in various states, cities and counties in the United States, most of them still follow the sphere rules and the same railing height regulations for railings.
So before you build a cable railing, check to see if your local code has additional regulations for cable railings.
For your convenience, we have collected the residential code of each state regarding railing as followed.
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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
The State of Arizona has no statewide building code. The State Fire Marshal list, the 2009 International Building Code (IBC), 2009 International Residential Code (IRC)
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
ADOPTS WITHOUT AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2021 (IRC 2021)
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Connecticut
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Delaware
ADOPTS WITHOUT AMENDMENTS:International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (IECC 2018)
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District of Columbia
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Florida
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Georgia
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Hawaii
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Idaho
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Illinois
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Indiana
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Iowa
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Kansas
ADOPTS WITHOUT AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Kentucky
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Louisiana
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Maine
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Maryland
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Massachusetts
MA State Building Code, 9th ed, Residential Volume| ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Michigan
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Minnesota
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Mississippi
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Missouri
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Montana
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Nebraska
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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New Jersey
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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New Mexico
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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New York
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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North Carolina
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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North Dakota
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Ohio
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Oklahoma
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Oregon
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Puerto Rico
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Rhode Island
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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South Carolina
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2009 (IRC 2009)
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Texas
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Utah
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Vermont
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Virginia
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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Washington
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018)
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West Virginia
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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