righter101
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THE 2009 IRC States:R311.7.7.2 Continuity. Handrails for stairways shall becontinuous for the full length of the flight, from a pointdirectly above the top riser of the flight to a point directlyabove the lowest riser of the flight. Handrail ends shall bereturned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals.Handrails adjacent to a wall shall have a space of notless than 11/2 inch (38 mm) between the wall and thehandrails.Exceptions:1. Handrails shall be permitted to be interruptedby a newel post at the turn.The question I have, is what is meant by "at the turn".???Does this explicily refer to landings??what would you think about a situaiton as pictured. assume that the handrail is legal for height, graspibilty, and that stairs are all legal.The location of the newell post is definately not a "landing". does it qualify as a turn??Feedback appreciated.
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