(A) Steps.
(1) Steps in stairs that might require use by those with disabilities or by the aged shall not have abrupt (square) nosing.
(2) Steps, should, wherever possible and in conformation with existing step formulas, have risers that do not exceed seven inches.
(3) Where open risers are used, they shall have a partial riser of not less than two inches in height where the top of the tread and the bottom of the riser join to prevent canes, crutch tips and feet from slipping through. Open riser stairways not located between walls shall have a side skirt board of not less than two inches in height.
(B) Handrails.
(1) Stairs shall have handrails 32 inches high as measured from the tread at the face of the riser.
(2) Stairs shall have at least one handrail which shall extend at least 18 inches beyond the top step and beyond the bottom step where there is a continuing wall.
(Prior Code, § 8-8-3) Penalty, see § 150.99