1009.11 Handrails
Code Excerpt:
1009.11 Handrails
Stairways shall have handrails on each side. Handrails shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with Section 1607.7. Handrails for ramps, where required by Section 1010.8, shall comply with this section.
Exceptions:
- Aisle stairs complying with Section 1024 provided with a center handrail need not have additional handrails.
- Stairways within dwelling units, spiral stairways and aisle stairs serving seating only on one side are permitted to have a handrail on one side only.
- Decks, patios and walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on each side of the change of elevation where the landing depth on each side of the change of elevation is greater than where is required for a landing do not require handrails.
- In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single riser at an entrance or egress door does not require handrails.
- Changes in room elevations of only one riser within dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies do not require handrails.
