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MyBuildingPermit.com <br /> a service of e0tyGov.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 /> Han-draits are continuous forthe full length or the night. <br /> Handrails may be interrupted — y <br /> by a newel post at a tern. Wall— <br /> Handrails are <br /> required on n-ot <br /> less than one <br /> side of each Handrail ends returned=- <br /> Continuous run of m y.�'` .�, to the wall or term <br /> inated <br /> treads or flight '-" in newel posts or safety <br /> Mth lour or more tetrttEnals. <br /> risers. <br /> 4. <br /> - Tate height of the <br /> handrail is measured <br /> vertically from the <br /> ..�...�_�.�.,W. .-.....M.,......---�` - — --_....._.. sloped plane adjoining <br /> the tread nosing. <br /> Figure 1: Typical Handrail Elevation (IRC R311.7.8) <br /> The Etandrail rrray project <br /> a maximum of 4-112"late <br /> renuiued stair width. y <br /> The grzp.pable <br /> 1-11,2'Minifflultt .. �s ��.s� Z. --- perimeter dimension is <br /> 4"minimum and 6-114" <br /> _ maximum, <br /> Circular hendradis not less <br /> t.`• than 1-11t`�'or more than 2" I` <br /> in diameter_ <br /> X, .Z t` f <br /> The non-circular <br /> ' ��J+ •' handrail cross section <br /> is 2-114"maximum. <br /> Figure 2: Type I Handrails (IRC R311.7.8.5) <br /> January 22, 2021 MyBuildingPermit.com i Residential Handrails <br /> eCityGov.net <br /> M5 rit eclh'GaAlianm <br />