I am replacing a poured concrete stair to eliminate tripping hazards/spalls. The existing stair has 3 risers, each about 6" high, and there is sloped grass on both sides of the stair. The new stair will be replaced identical to the existing. Will the new "replaced" stair require handrails? The site is an apartment complex and the stair connects the public sidewalk with a concrete stoop that leads to one apartment unit only. It is not ADA. Pennsylvania, R-2 Use, 2009 codes. Thanks in advance!
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Railing Required on Exterior Stair?
- Thread starter jrsarch59
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khsmith55
Bronze Member
Yes
Since the building is an R-2 regulated by the IBC and you are REPLACING the stairs, I would say yes, handrails (with extensions)both sides.
Since the building is an R-2 regulated by the IBC and you are REPLACING the stairs, I would say yes, handrails (with extensions)both sides.
fatboy
Administrator
I agree, new work and R-2 kicks it to IBC, and handrails required on both sides.
mark handler
SAWHORSE
MAYBE; MAYBE NOT...
1009.12 Handrails
"....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"
1009.12 Handrails
"....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"
fatboy
Administrator
"walkways that have a single change in elevation"
"The existing stair has 3 risers"
Sounds like a stairway.........
"The existing stair has 3 risers"
Sounds like a stairway.........
Francis Vineyard
REGISTERED
Apparently he's replacing existing stair connected to a public walk that currently does not have handrails. Can't he put it back like it was?
Would this replacement be an alteration under an existing building code section?
Wonder if this is a required set of stairs like oldreds predicament.
Would this replacement be an alteration under an existing building code section?
Wonder if this is a required set of stairs like oldreds predicament.
tbz
SAWHORSE
The key is replacement vrs repair.
This is especially true if the 3 riser flight serves as the MOE for the exit from the residence.
It is an R-2 thus everything within the MOE with 3 risers requires handrails with extensions.
IMO - Tom
This is especially true if the 3 riser flight serves as the MOE for the exit from the residence.
It is an R-2 thus everything within the MOE with 3 risers requires handrails with extensions.
IMO - Tom