Matt M
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I know OSHA regulations require stair rails around unprotected sides and edges of stairways during construction. Does anyone know if it's required for non-OSHA projects?
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Is there a required "Means of Egress" during construction?
I don't think so, it is a construction safety issue. Not in the purview of a building department.
Methods and procedures are not listed,,,,
Good one Steve !
1926.1052(c) Stairrails and handrails
The following requirements apply to all stairways as indicated:
1926.1052(c)(1)
Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, shall be equipped with:
1926.1052(c)(1)(i)
At least one handrail; and
1926.1052(c)(1)(ii)
One stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.
Note: When the top edge of a stairrail system also serves as a handrail, paragraph (c)(7) of this section applies.
1926.1052(c)(2)
Winding and spiral stairways shall be equipped with a handrail offset sufficiently to prevent walking on those portions of the stairways where the tread width is less than 6 inches (15 cm).
1926.1052(c)(3) The height of stairrails shall be as follows:
1926.1052(c)(3)(i) Stairrails installed after March 15, 1991, shall be not less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stairrail system to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
What isn't an OSHA job?So I was looking at this, but wouldn't it only apply if the job was an OSHA job?
At least here in WA, every job falls under the WA OSHA
Agreed, however the OP appears to be from Montana, hence the reference to the Federal OSHA Standards (which MT follows) under 1926.1052(c)But that is not actually OSHA. It is the Washington State version which has a completely separate, similar but different, set of rules. WAC Chapter 296-155 Part J covers stairways for construction work.
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Rules/chapter/155/WAC296-155.PDF
Correct federal OSHA for private sector employees.Agreed, however the OP appears to be from Montana, hence the reference to the Federal OSHA Standards (which MT follows) under 1926.1052(c)