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i/yBuiLdingPermit.com <br /> a service of eCityGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 02 <br /> Residential Handrails <br /> This tip sheet reflects code requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with <br /> Washington State Amendments. <br /> Where Required <br /> Handrails are required on at least one side of each continuous run of treads or flight with four or <br /> more risers. <br /> Typical Details <br /> Handrails are continuous for X .. <br /> the full length of the flight. .— . <br /> Handrails may be Interrupted ...�......�.�„ ��- ' /`` Walt- `';': � `s <br /> by post <br /> Handrails are,, _ c ) <br /> N; 2 <br /> required on not �..v.,.. ,.w,� <br /> less than erne „ � `` <br /> side or each - Handrail ends returned <br /> continuous run of �} ' ,,. to the wall or terminated <br /> S"'s <br /> treads or flight .: �` in newel posts or safety�,. <br /> with four or more . \terminals. / <br /> risers. � <br /> j''' <br /> 4 � h,„_ _� __ <br /> j <br /> ,,,,...„„ _ - _ _ The height of the . <br /> . .,_1- ,„---- <br /> handrail is measured <br /> vertically front the <br /> { sloped plane adjoining <br /> the tread nosing. <br /> Figure 1: Typical Handrail Elevation (IRC R311.7.8) <br /> , The handrail may prat. <br /> a maximurnof4.1I2w into <br /> reouired stair width. <br /> .' ,.,. The grippable <br /> _....., .._1-1/ 'minimum r-_.R-,. -___n___ perimeter dimension is <br /> 4w minimum and 8-1/4w <br /> f maximum <br /> f '.� .- Circular handrails not less �" 1 <br /> a z, <br /> than t•1f4'or more than fi <br /> r. <br /> f. in diameter, s`,. <br /> ✓ t "--- .The non-circular <br /> ' - I handrail cross section <br /> _ w <br /> '' �� �� �..�'l is 2-1t4 maximum. <br /> Figure 2: Type I Handrails (IRC R311.7.8.5) <br /> January 22, 2021 MyBuildingPermit.com I Residential Handrails 1 <br /> °?eC yGov,net <br /> 2005 eCIt GoyAliance <br />