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Gripable Handrail Size

 
     
 
 

All handrails shall be of one of the following types or provide equivalent grasp ability. The minimum distance from the wall to the grip able handrail is 1 - 1/2 inches.

Circular : 1 1/4“ to 2“ in diameter.
Non-circular: 4” to 6 ¼” around graspable part with a maximum graspable diameter of 2"

Attention: Don't forget to check with your local building department to verify any building codes on this website. This information could be incorrect or outdated. Building codes are updated regularly and to some building departments have different interpretations for certain building codes.

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