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Untellable771

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How high should a stair handrail be?

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Steph314

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The standard height of a stair handrail is between 30 and 34 inches above the actual step. You may want to check county building and safety codes in your area before installation.

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DrSolve

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The guy above me is right. Also make sure that you can not pass a 4" diameter sphere through the railing. use a 2x4 for spacing. This is code

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RUCivil

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According to ADA Accessibility Guidelines handrails shall be installed such that the top of the gripping surface is between 34” and 38” above the nosing of the step. Before installing a handrail please verify all local code requirements.

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