rbcameron1 said:
Can someone point to where either IBC or NFPA Life Safety code says you don't need a guardrail or handrail when the total rise of the stair is less than 30"? I know it's out there somewhere and I've googled and found a couple posts, but nothing that says in plain English, if its exactly 30" or less, you don't need a guardrail.Anyone know?
2015 IBC Section 1011.11 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each
side and shall comply with Section 1014. Where glass is used
to provide the handrail, the handrail shall comply with Section
2407.
Exceptions:
1. Stairways within dwelling units and spiral stairways
are permitted to have a handrail on one side only.
2. Decks, patios and walkways that have a single
change in elevation where the landing depth on each
side of the change of elevation is greater than what
is required for a landing do not require handrails.
3. In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation
consisting of a single riser at an entrance or egress
door does not require handrails.
4. Changes in room elevations of three or fewer risers
within dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-
2 and R-3 do not require handrails.