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falls through failed railings injure people, often at gatherings.","Wood preservatives can harm soil, water and children."],"affectedParties":["Users and guests","Children","People below raised decks"]},"owners":{"steward":"The owner of the property it is attached to.","roles":[],"masterSystems":[]},"relations":[{"target":"Q112049379","type":"parent","note":"registry parent class"},{"target":"Q641406","type":"parent","note":"registry parent class"},{"target":"garden feature","type":"related","note":"in registry terms"},{"target":"terrace","type":"related","note":"in registry terms"},{"target":"patio","type":"related","note":"a ground-level paved area"},{"target":"decking","type":"related","note":"boards"}],"interaction":{"identity":{"applicability":"required","items":["Vercy registry: vr.tr.deck-q2637989","Wikidata: Q2637989 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2637989)"]},"properties":{"applicability":"required","items":["typical design live load: about 40-60 psf - North American 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