(a) Handrails having minimum and maximum heights of thirty inches and thirty-four inches, respectively, measured vertically from the nosing of the treads, shall be provided on at least one side of stairways of three or more risers and shall be continuous the full length of the stairs and shall extend six inches beyond the top and bottom risers. Ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals. Open sides of stairs with a total rise of more than thirty inches above the floor or grade below shall have guardrails. The handgrip portion of handrails shall have a space of not less than one and one-half inches between the wall and the handrail.
(b) Porches, balconies or raised floor surfaces located more than thirty inches above the floor or grade below shall have guardrails not less than thirty-six inches in height. Required guardrails on open sides of stairways, raised floor areas, balconies and porches shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures which will not allow passage of an object four (4) inches or more in diameter.
(Ord. 2010-121. Passed 8-10-10.)
(Ord. 2010-121. Passed 8-10-10.)