[EricH]

It's not the sticking out we're concerned about, it's the fact that the side view shows only one on top and one on bottom in the corner zone.

I can specify a rule that could possibly disallow it: <R07-C>, which specifies a pair of stacked pool noodles. Granted, you meet the spirit. However, if you get a particularly nit-picky lead inspector, you won't meet the letter.

However: If you pay attention, you'll notice that beveling the corners is permitted. This may have the same effect.

You can also ask Q&A. If we say it's legal, and your inspector says it isn't, you'll have to redo your bumpers at the event. If Q&A says it's legal, and your inspector says it isn't, you can show him the Q&A.

I believe that another configuration you might ask about would be simply continuing the pool noodle around the corner, without backing in the corner area. This is shown in Fig. 8-2, but the figures are only for illustrative purposes. I remember seeing it legal, but I can't remember where or when (might have been last year). Ask about that.