[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR108.217] [Page 130] TITLE 46_SHIPPING (This book contains parts 90 to 139) CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 108_DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents Subpart B_Construction and Arrangement Sec. 108.217 Guardrails and bulwarks. (a) Each unit must have guardrails or bulwarks along the edge of the bridge, of each deck, and of each deck opening. (b) Each guardrail and bulwark must extend at least one meter (39.37 inches) above the deck except where this height may interfere with the normal operation of the unit, a lesser height may be approved. (c) Removable guardrails may be installed where operating conditions warrant their use.