Hoisin is often referred to as Chinese barbecue sauce, not because it has a similar flavor, but because it is used for a variety of purposes, similar to American barbecue sauce. Hoisin is also sometimes referred to as Peking sauce because it is used to create the thick glaze on the popular dish, Peking duck.
Balusters, the vertical guards that support the handrail, must be installed close enough that the space between them is no greater than 4 inches. Most city inspectors carry a 4-inch ball with them to test the spacing. Installed balusters should withstand 50 lbs. of pressure exerted over a 1-square-foot area.
The railing that runs up the side of an open staircase should be 36 in. above the nose of the treads. The guardrail around the stair opening is usually 36 in. high, but in the new codes this dimension has increased to 42 in. Openings in railings and guardrails cannot be larger than what would let a 4- in.