Re: Another fail inspection!
Again, my point is regarding what constitutes a "properly designed handrail."
Having a handrail is the critical factor...and I've never advocated not having them.
Indeed requring some sort of handrail on both sides would probably increase safety more than having one graspable handrail on either side.
BTW, the hazard is the icy steps not the particular shape of the railing.
Brudgers; I see your point that if there are no stairs there would not be slips and falls on stairs, but to say a properly designed handrail when used will not reduce the number of falls on stairs is irrational. There has been a number of times where a handrail kept me from slipping down an icy set of steps in this climate.mtlogcabin said:code provisions that don't significantly reduce risk are bad code provisions
Again, my point is regarding what constitutes a "properly designed handrail."
Having a handrail is the critical factor...and I've never advocated not having them.
Indeed requring some sort of handrail on both sides would probably increase safety more than having one graspable handrail on either side.
BTW, the hazard is the icy steps not the particular shape of the railing.