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Residential stairs handrail

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ELLEN09US

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Hi All,

I have 5 steps outdoor in a single family house.
I have a low wall on the sides of the stairs. Do I still need handrail?

Thanks a lot!
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I see four risers, three treads-nothing there is "five steps" as stated by the original poster-perhaps the picture is not accurate. If new construction, a handrail on one side is required. A guardrail may be required on top of the decorative thing that has a flower pot on it if there is more than 30 inches to grade from the patio or the top tread.
 
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FLSTF01 said:
I see four risers, three treads-nothing there is "five steps" as stated by the original poster-perhaps the picture is not accurate. If new construction, a handrail on one side is required. A guardrail may be required on top of the decorative thing that has a flower pot on it if there is more than 30 inches to grade from the patio or the top tread.
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I agree; But code requires handrails at four or more risers, not steps.
 
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