michael2020
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thanks everyone. I think I know what to do now.
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handrail extension at the top landing
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ADAguy
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"if", as in it depends, doesn't it?
tbz
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It all falls back on the design team not providing enough space within the area.
We teach all designers that they should design stair flights with (1) extra tread, being the top tread on the same elevation as the the landing. This always provides for the handrail extensions and if need be also one on the bottom with the landing if they don't make the landing 12 inches large than the minimum depth.
This figure from the Access-Board Website is a simple quick ref guide.
Quick link tot he full page of the figure
We teach all designers that they should design stair flights with (1) extra tread, being the top tread on the same elevation as the the landing. This always provides for the handrail extensions and if need be also one on the bottom with the landing if they don't make the landing 12 inches large than the minimum depth.
This figure from the Access-Board Website is a simple quick ref guide.
Quick link tot he full page of the figure