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Stair Guard Railing
The stair guard railing minimum height is 42 inches. This
measurement is from the tip of the stair nosing or the front of the
stair tread to the top of the handrail or banister. It can be
larger than 42 inches it just can't be smaller and 42 inches. This
is very critical when building a set of stairs in a residential house.
The building code is very specific about handrail heights because it is
a safety issue. The stair guard railing is not the same as the
stair handrailing, you must still have a handrail you can hold on to as
you walk up and down the stairs attached to the guard rail.
Tip do not confuse the stair guard railing system with the stair
handrail system. These fall under two different building codes.
A special note please remember to check with
your local building department for their interpretation of the building
code. The stair building codes on this page are what we consider
standard in home construction. We will in no way be liable for your
interpretation of these building codes. Remember the stair building
codes on this page are to give you a basic idea of what will be required
in some cities.
One Handrail
Entry Stairs
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