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    Stair Railing Height Building Code Guidelines - The Spruce

    • Stair railing height is measured vertically from the outermost edge of the stair nosing(the edge or lip of the step) upward to the top of the hand railing. The same measurement applies to all of the stair nosi… See more

    Handrail Height Requirements

    Standard handrail height should be between 34 and 38 inches above the floor or nosing line. The … See more

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    Guard Railing Height Requirements

    Guard railings protect users on high areas such as landings. Landingscan be intermediate horizontal sections within a staircase or terminal sections at the top or bottom of a … See more

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    Stair Railing Spacing

    Stair Railing Maximum Projection From Wall: 4 1/2 Inches
    The stair railing should be no more than 4-1/2 inches from the wall it is attached to. This horizon… See more

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    Residential Guardrail Height Requirements | Explained!
    Exception 1: Guardrails located at the open side of a stair run shall not be less than 34 inches in height. Exception 2: Guardrails serving as handrails on the open side of a stair run shall not be les…
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  1. Between 34 and 38 inches high
    The standard height of a handrail is between 34 and 38 inches high1234. The height is measured from the stair nosings to the top of the handrail14. The top of Handrails gripping surfaces shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum measured vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces with a greater than a 1:20 slope2. Handrails must remain at a consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces2. U.S. codes require railings against a wall to be between 30 inches and 38 inches high, while handrails on open stairs must be 34 to 38 inches high3.
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    The standard height of a handrail is between 34 and 38 inches high when measured from the stair nosings to the top of the handrail.

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    The current ADA standards dictate that the top of Handrails gripping surfaces shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum measured vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces with a greater than a 1:20 slope. Handrails must remain at a consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces.

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    Measure railing height from the bottom of the ground at each step to the top of where the handrail will be located. U.S. codes require railings against a wall to be between 30 inches and 38 inches high, while handrails on open stairs must be 34 to 38 inches high.

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    As far as height, the handrail should be 34 to 38 inches high. This measurement is from the stair nosing to the railing. The stair nosing is typically defined as the front of the stair step or tread on the edge of the step. The railings shouldn’t protrude from the wall more than 4 ½ inches.

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    Residential Guardrail Height Requirements | Explained!

    Exception 1: Guardrails located at the open side of a stair run shall not be less than 34 inches in height. Exception 2: Guardrails serving as handrails on the open side of a stair run shall not be less than 34 inches and not more than 38 inches …

     
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    Indoor Railing Code and Height Guidelines Explained