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Guards <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> Acceptable Handrail Shapes at Guards <br /> A handrail may project a <br /> maximum of 4-1/2" into the <br /> required stair width. <br /> The grippable <br /> 1-1/2" minimum —� perimeter <br /> dimension is 4" <br /> minimum and <br /> Circular handrails not less 6-1/4" maximum. <br /> than 1-1/4" or more than 2" <br /> in diameter. <br /> The non-circular <br /> cross section is <br /> 2-1/4" maximum. <br /> Type I Handrails <br /> R311.5.6.3 <br /> 1-1/4" minimum- <br /> 2-3/4" maximum <br /> Sand smooth, no sharp <br /> corners <br /> 1-3/4" 3/4" <br /> 5/16" minimum <br /> 1-1/2" minimum <br /> Type II Handrails <br /> R311.5.6.3 <br /> (At handrails with a perimeter greater than 6-1/4") - <br /> See Tip Sheet 2 for additional information. <br /> eCityGov.net <br />