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Bellevue Bothell Burien W Duvall Gig Harbor Issaquah ore Kirkland Mercer Island <br /> j CONSTRUCTION TIP SHEET 3 <br /> ,:Y <br /> MyBuildingPermit.com Guards <br /> July 2010 <br /> Mill Creek Renton Sammamish Sea Tac Snohomish County Snoqualmie Woodinville <br /> 2009 Codes <br /> Open stair handrail Open guard Solid guard <br /> See page 2 for <br /> acceptable handrail <br /> shapes at guards. <br /> a� <br /> � o <br /> ami 0L_ <br /> Z <br /> The top of guards for <br /> stairways, exclusive of L <br /> their landings, must 0CU <br /> have a minimum height <br /> of 34" measured <br /> vertically from the 5-2 <br /> nosing of the tread. B = �c <br /> M <br /> O)CU <br /> � B 1 <br /> cn <br /> A � <br /> OPEN RAILING TYPES <br /> A: A sphere 6" in diameter cannotCU <br /> pass through <br /> -00 <br /> Qj <br /> B: A sphere 4" in diameter cannot a civ <br /> pass through a� <br /> �- L L <br /> Grade or floor level C: A sphere 4-3/8" in diameter CU C o <br /> cannot pass through ��0 <br /> Guard Elevation <br /> R312 <br /> GENERAL INFORMATION: <br /> • Consult with your local planning department regarding required setbacks. <br /> • Obtain a building permit before starting construction. <br /> • The intent of this sheet is to address the basics of private residential stair construction only and does not address <br /> the subject in great detail. Additional information can be found at your local building department, home <br /> improvement store,or library. <br /> ,CityGov net <br /> • This tip sheet is intended to show code requirements per the 2009 International Residential Code. 2005©eCityGovAuiance <br />