| 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information could be incorrect or outdated.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. |
