3/10/2024 0 Comments Handicap rail height![]() (7) Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings. (6) Ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall or post. (5) Top of handrail gripping surface shall be mounted between 34 in and 38 in (865 mm and 965 mm) above stair nosings. (4) Gripping surfaces shall be uninterrupted by newel posts, other construction elements, or obstructions. (3) The clear space between handrails and wall shall be 1-1/2 in (38 mm). Handrail extensions shall comply with 4.4. ![]() At the bottom, the handrail shall continue to slope for a distance of the width of one tread from the bottom riser the remainder of the extension shall be horizontal (see Fig. At the top, the extension shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. ![]() (2) If handrails are not continuous, they shall extend at least 12 in (305 mm) beyond the top riser and at least 12 in (305 mm) plus the width of one tread beyond the bottom riser. The inside handrail on switchback or dogleg stairs shall always be continuous (see Fig. Handrails shall comply with 4.26 and shall have the following features: (1) Handrails shall be continuous along both sides of stairs. Stairways shall have handrails at both sides of all stairs. Is this what you're referring to Shawn? Excellent link Marshall. Send me an email addy and I'll send you the info. of the file lays it out, I tried to attach but the file is to big. ADA's website also has quite a bit of info on there about regs for handrail etc., with images so you can better understand what I'm talking about with the toe kick. My understanding, as it was explained to me was these hoops are to let people know that a handrail is drawing near.just in case you could not see it! It's best to check with your local codes though, I'm going off 2012 IBC where your local codes may have a much older issue. At the beginning of your handrail you will need a hoop that rolls back into the last post, minimum is 12" past the last post and you will need one at the other end. Basically the toe kick is there to keep folks in wheel chairs from rolling off the edge under the handrail or crutches slipping off the edge of the concrete under the handrail. It's almost safer to put a toe kick on the bottom, 4" max above the top of the sidewalk to the bottom of your toe kick. But, I believe that you must have 12" of level area extending past the edge of the sidewalk, to the right or left of the sidewalk. If the grass/dirt is dead nuts level with the sidewalk according to the IBC you would not need a toe kick at the bottom. If it is just a handrail then you can just do a continous run along the top. If it is serving as a guardrail/handrail you would actually need a continuous handrail on the inside of the guardrail.
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