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`"� <br />C�'� � <br />� � <br />r9oa'� <br />2002 <br />G�7ir.�iu+Utl <br />Handraiis are <br />the full length <br />Handrails ---� <br />by a newe <br />BUILDING <br />DEPARTMENT <br />TIP SHEET <br />HANDRAILS <br />2012 IRC <br />cantinuous for � �. � <br />of the flight. � -� ///// <br />. L_ :�L__....._I_J � <br />Typical Handrail Elevation <br />R311.7.8 <br />The handrail ma�� ������` <br />a maximum of 4- <br />required stair wid <br />1-1/2" rninimum <br />Circular handrail; <br />than 'i-1/�" or mc <br />in diameter. <br />% <br />ail ends returned � <br />wall or terminated <br />�el posts or safefy <br />als. i <br />The height of the <br />handrail is measured <br />vertically from the <br />sloped plane adjoining <br />the tread nosing. <br />The grippable <br />perimeter dimension is <br />4" minimum and 6-1/4" <br />maximum. <br />The non-circular <br />handrail cross section <br />is 2-1/4" maxirnum. <br />'//a �� <br />NOTE: <br />Type I Handrails See page 2 for <br />additional handrail <br />R311.7.8.3 grip shapes. <br />� <br />GENERAL INFORMATION: <br />• Consult with your local planning deparFment regarding required setbacks. <br />� Obtain a building permit before starting construction. <br />a 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 />� This tip sheet is intended to show code requirements per the 2012 International Residential Code. <br />::/ . <br />" ` eCityGov.net <br />2005 0 eCitvGovAlliance j <br />(G <br />