Chad Pasquini
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All, we are in the process of completing a sidwalk/ramp project (City Engineering Department) designed stairs with 11 inch run, contractor built at 14.5 inches, with the added 3.5 inches the handrail protrudes that much more in the direction of travel. California Building Code Section 11B505.10.3 Bottom Extension is 12 inches plus width of tread = 26.5 inches. With the added 3.5 inches, the handrail extends almost 8 inches past corner. Question, with the minimum requirement for tread depth being 11 inches, could i use that instead of 14.5 inches?, i know the code does not have an exception for stairs for extension to turn 90 degrees. Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks
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