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Gripable Handrail

 

Most building codes require stairways to have at least one gripable handrail, but there are some exceptions. Gripable handrails are required to be a specific size and distance from the stair treads nosing.

The gripable handrail provides people with something to hold on to, while using the stairs. I could only imagine, how many potential accidents have been avoided, simply by having something to hold onto, while walking up and down a stairway.

Gripable Handrail Size

Gripable Handrail Height

Gripable Stair Banisters

Stairways Requiring Only One Hand Rail

Stairways Requiring Hand Rail on Each Side

Three or More Handrails for Wide Stairways

 

Bad Wood Handrail

Metal Handrailing With Incorrect Length

Handrail Painting Problems

3 x 6 Leaning Handrail Problem

3 x 6 Handrail Problem

 

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 This information could be incorrect or outdated.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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