Carpentry and Woodworking - Interior Stail Railing Height?
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RobDude
10-04-09, 11:07 AM
I had trouble with the forums search; I figured this was a common question.
I've got some steps going down but there isn't a hand railing. I want to add one - I just don't know how high it needs to be.
I looked it up online and my city uses the 2003 International Residential Building Code...but I haven't been able to find how high the hand rail should sit.
36" is something I've seen people mention in regard to deck railings - but I'm assuming indoor stairs would be the same?
I've got some steps going down but there isn't a hand railing. I want to add one - I just don't know how high it needs to be.
I looked it up online and my city uses the 2003 International Residential Building Code...but I haven't been able to find how high the hand rail should sit.
36" is something I've seen people mention in regard to deck railings - but I'm assuming indoor stairs would be the same?
XSleeper
10-04-09, 12:31 PM
34" - 38" as measured vertically from the stair nosing, and at a consistent height.
furd
10-04-09, 06:57 PM
This is specific to my area but it is based on the International Residential Code.
http://www.mybuildingpermit.com/Constuction%20Tip%20Sheets/TipSheet06_2.pdf
http://www.mybuildingpermit.com/Constuction%20Tip%20Sheets/TipSheet06_2.pdf