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Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6 1/ 4 inches (160 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch (0.25 mm). Where the handrail is not circular, it shall have a perimeter dimension of not less than 4 inches (102 mm) and not greater than 6 1/ 4 inches (160 mm) with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 2 1/ 4inches (57 mm) and minimum cross-sectional dimension of 1 inch (25 mm). Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of not less than 1 1/ 4 inches (32 mm) and not greater than 2 inches (51 mm). 2.Accessible handrails shall meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.1.In Group R-3 occupancies within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies handrails shall be Type I in accordance with Section 1014.3.1, Type II in accordance with Section 1014.3.2 or shall provide equivalent graspability.
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Required handrails shall comply with Section 1014.3.1 or shall provide equivalent graspability. Handrails on top of a guard where permitted along stepped aisles and ramped aisles in accordance with Section 1029.15.
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Handrails required for stairways by Section 1011.11 shall comply with Sections 1014.2 through 1014.9. Handrails serving stairways, ramps, stepped aisles and ramped aisles shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with Section 1607.8. Therefore if a handrail is provided on one side, the clear width of the stairs shall not be less than 31 ½ inches and when handrails are provided on both sides, the clear width shall not be less than 27 inches.(Located in Florida Building Code Chapter 10 – Means of Egress) 1014.1 Where required. Now when handrails are introduced they shall not project more than 4 ½ inches on either side. The minimum width for stairways shall not be less than 36 inches clear. Now let’s get into what those residential stair requirements are… MINIMUM STAIR WIDTH What is the Minimum Width of a Stair? In this post we will be looking at the code standards related to residential stairs in accordance with the International Residential Code (IRC).įun Tip: What’s the difference between the IBC and IRC? Be sure to check out this POST.įun Tip: Looking for Commercial Stair Requirements? Be sure to check out this POST. Note that when looking for commercial stair standards, one must look at the International Building Code (IBC). Several components are looked at such as stair width, headroom, riser and tread heights. When it comes to residential stair standards, the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) establishes minimum requirements for stairs to insure a level of safety to the public. Are A lternating Tread Devices Code Compliant ?.