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�MyBuildingPermit.com �MyBuildinga ermit,com <br /> a service of eCityGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 02 a service of eGtyGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 02 <br /> 1-1/4"minimum-2-3/4" <br /> Residential Handrails maximum <br /> This tip sheet reflects code requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code(IRC)with Sand smooth,no sharp <br /> Washington State Amendments. comers <br /> Where Required 314"maximum <br /> Handrails are required on at least one side of each continuous run of treads or flight with four or 1-3/4' <br /> minimum <br /> more risers. <br /> Typical Details 5/16'minimum <br /> Handrails are continuous for <br /> the full length of the flight. _ <br /> Handrails maybe interrupted—.� Wall <br /> by a newel post at a turn. �, _ � 1-1/2"minimum <br /> Handrails are <br /> required on not <br /> less than one Figure 3:Type II Handrails(At handrails with a perimeter greater than 6-1/4 inches)(IRC <br /> side of each Handrail ends returned- R311.7.8.5) <br /> continuous run of to the wall or terminated <br /> treads or flight n' %/ in newel posts or safety <br /> with four or more \terminals. <br /> users. <br /> The height of the <br /> handrail is measured <br /> i Vertically from the <br /> sloped plane adjoining <br /> the tread nosing. <br /> Figure 1:Typical Handrail Elevation(IRC R311.7.8) <br /> �-The handrail may project <br /> a maximum o14.1tY into-- <br /> reomred stair wndlh. <br /> The gete dim <br /> ble <br /> t-1 t2-m, 'mum penmeter dimanslon is <br /> —-- - 4-minimum and 6-114" <br /> maximum. Figure 4:Unacceptable Handrails <br /> Cvwtar handrails not Bess \ <br /> Than 1-1rJ'or more than 2- <br /> in diameter. <br /> The non-orwlar <br /> handrail moss section <br /> .:, is2-114-maximum. <br /> Figure 2:Type I Handrails(IRC R311.7.8.5) <br /> January 22,2021 My9ulldingPertniLcom I Residential Handrails <br /> 1 January 22,2021 MyBuildingPermitcom I Residential Handrails 2 <br /> / eCityGov.net <br /> �CityGov.net was rC+,Ce:au.re <br /> xm-er-tr-n <br />