The ratio of number of residents in Souderton to the number of sex offenders is 1,661 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average. Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2013: $3,817 (1.7%).
1 Guardrail system must withstand force of at least 200 lbs. applied at any point within 2 of top edge, in any outward or downward direction without failure.  When 200 lbs. is applied in a downward direction, top edge shall not deflect to a height less than 39 from walking or working level.
Installed balusters should withstand 50 lbs. of pressure exerted over a 1-square-foot area. The structural integrity of the railing depends heavily on the posts that support the rail structure. These posts should be no farther apart than six feet on the flat deck and no farther apart than 5 1/2 feet on stairs. Your local building department might require closer post spacing for added rail strength.