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Designer. <br /> CONSTRUCTION TIP SHEET 2 U a 'n <br /> LU CONSTRUCTION TIPSHEET 3 t � � `. <br /> MyBuAdingPermit.com Residential Handrails Residential Guards <br /> a Q Q .. <br /> MyBuildingPermit.com o S: <br /> August 2013 August 2013 �N o <br /> 0 <br /> a <br /> o Ern <br /> J' <br /> Q rn <br /> Handrails are continuous for 2012 IRC 2012 IRC Z 1 <br /> o <br /> the full length of the flight. <br /> Handrails may be interrupted / /Wad/j Open stair handrail Open guard Solid guard I <br /> by a newel post at a turn. <br /> \ 4�11 <br /> See page 2 for <br /> \ - acceptable handrail <br /> \ shapes at guards. <br /> \ Handrail ends returned Jurisdiction: <br /> \ to the wall or terminated <br /> co \ in newel posts or safety <br /> terminals. v <br /> � w2 <br /> Y M 3200 Cedor Street <br /> — Everett, WA. 98201 <br /> The top of guards for (425) 257-8810 <br /> i stairways, exclusive of v <br /> ' their landings, must n Project: <br /> The height of the have a minimum height <br /> handrail is measured of 34"measured c <br /> vertically from the vertically from the U <br /> sloped plane adjoining nosing of the tread. B U r <br /> the tread nosing. 0,M <br /> U � � <br /> Typical Handrail Elevation B <br /> R311.7.8 — ----- -- �ci n o J <br /> \ <br /> I4 q 1 <br /> D c <br /> The handrail may projectca <br /> _ <br /> a maximum of 4-1/2" into <br /> OPEN RAILING TYPES – > N �' <br /> required stair width. �o U co <br /> The grippable A: A sphere 6"in diameter cannot 15 co ;7 ~ <br /> 1-1/2" minimum perimeter dimension is pass through �. <br /> 4"minimum and 6-1/4" _ v w <br /> maximum. B: A sphere 4"in diameter cannot m o V0 LLI� a <br /> Circular handrails not less pass through w <br /> than 1-1/4"or more than 2" Grade or floor level C: A sphere 4-3/8"in diameter <br /> in diameter. P m °o — > <br /> cannot pass through <br /> The non-circular <br /> handrail cross section <br /> o is 2-1/4"maximum. <br /> 0 <br /> NOTE: <br /> page 2 for Guard Elevation <br /> See <br /> z Type I Handrails additional handrail R312 ritle:Specific ecifis <br /> R311.7.8.3 grip shapes.. <br /> Details <br /> v <br /> GENERAL INFORMATION: GENERAL INFORMATION: <br /> Consult with your local planning department regarding required setbacks. • Consult with your local planning department regarding required setbacks. <br /> s Obtain a building permit before starting construction. • Obtain a building Drown: <br /> Q 9 P 9 g permit before starting construction, <br /> T • The intent of this sheet is to address the basics of private residential stair construction only and does not address * The intent of this sheet is to address the basics of private residential stair construction only and does not address D. Almond <br /> the subject in great detail. Additional information can be found at your local building department,home f Ne subject in great detail. Additional information can be found at your local building department,home <br /> r <br /> rov <br /> impement store,or library. im r Dote: <br /> z ` eCityGOunet p ovement store,or library. <br /> • This tip sheet is intended to show code requirements per the 2012 International Residential Code. 2005 L-eCitvGovAlliance * This tip sheet is intended to show code requirements per the 2012 lntemational Residential Code. eCi tyG-ov.net 03/01/2% <br /> 00 <br /> Plan: <br /> ; 061 <br />