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  1. N

    Exterior stair - landing and handrail concerns

    Working on a project to replace an existing exterior loading dock with stairs (Business occupancy). The red lines in the photo below indicate where the contractor intends to provide handrails. I'm concerned about the lower landing width, especially how the 6" curb and the handrail decrease the...
  2. S

    Are loads on guards and handrails factored loads?

    This is from Ontario building code part 4: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.1.5.14. Loads on Guards and Handrails ... (a) a concentrated load not less than 0.9 kN applied at any point and in any...
    • sunyaer
    • Thread
    • guard handrail live load
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada
  3. S

    height of handrail on stairs and ramps 965 mm vs 1070 mm

    This is from Ontario Building Code: 9.8.7.4. Height of handrails (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), Clause 3.8.3.4.(1)(e) and Sentence 9.8.4.5A.(1), handrails shall be 865 mm to 1 070 mm high. ----------------------------------------------------------- 3.8.3.4. Ramps (1) Ramps located in...
    • sunyaer
    • Thread
    • barrier free handrail height ramps stairs
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Canada
  4. K

    ADA Handrail - Intermediate Balusters?

    I am doing an ADA ramp outside a business in suburban PA. The ramp is 1:12 and only 11.5" high. it appears that section 505 of ADA does not require balusters/intermediate posts on a ramp handrail. I know it it required by code for guardrails, which this is not, but I wanted to make sure I am not...
  5. indyarchyguy

    Handrail Compliance - Sect. 1012.4, exception 3 (2012 IBC)

    Please see sketch attached for a custom bracket and handrail system. The question is regarding exception 3 of 1012.4. Does this NOT meet the requirements? Please throw me your comments. I appreciate it.
  6. K

    STAIRS OFF OF ADA RAMP

    Can you have a small staircase off of an ADA ramp? it would only be two stairs, but I think breaking the railing of the ramp is a "no no"?
  7. T

    Residential handrail terminations

    IRC says "Handrail ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals." 2021 IRC clarifies to "Handrail ends shall be returned toward a wall, guard walking surface continuous to itself, or terminate to a post." (I think some commas are missing there, but still...) The...
  8. K

    ADA walkway and railings

    I have a situation where a client wants to do an ADA "walkway" (not ramp because it is 1:20 slope) from his parking lot to the front patio/landing. The landing is 1'6 1/2" off the ground. Technically, a handrail is not required on this walkway from my understanding. And not required on the...
  9. M

    42 vs 36 inch stair railing in CA home.

    I need help regarding California building codes for stairs. We have a two story home with staircase connected to wall on one side. There are 8 steps before intermediate landing and then another 8 steps to the second floor. As per CA building codes, the guardrail should be 42” tall and handrail...
  10. D

    Handrail Projection

    Per NYC Building Code 1012.8, handrails can project into the required width of stairways or ramp up to 4 1/2". Does this projection include the vertical post that supports the handrails? The posts will be mounted to the ground and located 60" O.C. This is an exterior application. Thoughts?
  11. J

    Railing on Ramp 30" Up

    I'm hoping for some sort of exemption or solution to the over 30" off the ground deck railing code for a ramp section. We have a ramp that starts at around 34" off the ground - runs down through 2 turning platforms and lands on grade. We've installed two rows of continuous handrail on the...
  12. SSchultz

    Greetings From Newbie with a Porch / Hand Railing Question

    Greetings! Nice to see there's a forum for building code inspection questions. Can someone please point me to the correct forum to ask a question about porch & hand railings? I had a contractor build a new house approximately 6 months ago, and have a few questions about adherence to code...
  13. E

    Please review this Handrail Design (for code compliance)

    Project is a single family home remodeling. Under the Florida Building Code (I believe 2012 IRC would be identical for this portion of the code). I'm most particularly interested in knowing if we comply with: R311.7.8.2 Continuity: Handrails for stairways shall be continuous for the full...
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