Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings....
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505.9 Fittings
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505.10 Handrail Extensions
Handrail gripping surfaces shall extend beyond and in the same direction of stair flights and ramp runs in accordance with 505.10. EXCEPTIONS: 1....
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505.10.2 Top Extension at Stairs
At the top of a stair flight, handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beginning directly above the first riser nosing....
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505.10.3 Bottom Extension at Stairs
At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair flight for a horizontal distance at least equal to one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing....
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R408.6 Handrails
R408.6 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails complying with R409....
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R409.1 General
Handrails required at ramps and stairways, and handrails provided on pedestrian circulation paths shall comply with R409. Advisory R409.1 General....
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R409.2 Where Required
Handrails shall be provided on both sides of ramps and stairways....
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4.9.4 HANDRAILS
Stairways shall have handrails at both sides of all stairs....
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4.9.4 Handrails
Stairways shall have handrails at both sides of all stairs. Handrails shall comply with 4.26 and shall have the following features:...
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4.9.4(1)
(1) Handrails shall be continuous along both sides of stairs. The inside handrail on switchback or dogleg stairs shall always be continuous (see Fig. 19(a) and (b))....
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4.9.4(2)
(2) If handrails are not continuous, they shall extend at least 12 in (305 mm) beyond the top riser and at least 12 in (305 mm) plus the width of one tread beyond the bottom riser....
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4.9.4(4)
(4) Gripping surfaces shall be uninterrupted by newel posts, other construction elements, or obstructions.
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4.9.4(5)
(5) Top of handrail gripping surface shall be mounted between 34 in and 38 in (865 mm and 965 mm) above stair nosings....
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4.9.4(6)
(6) Ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall or post....
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4.9.4(7)
(7) Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings....
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R409.10.2 Top Extension at Stairways
At the top of a stair flight, handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 305 mm (1.0 ft) minimum beginning directly above the first riser nosing....
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R409.10.3 Bottom Extension at Stairways
At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair flight for a horizontal distance at least equal to one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing....
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Assembly Areas
Because handrails may interfere with egress where they adjoin seating and since accessible routes are required to connect to wheelchair seating locations, compliance with 4.9, including...
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Handrails [4.9.4]
Continuous handrails are required along both sides of stairs. A center rail is not specified for wide stairways by ADAAG but may be required by local building or life safety codes....
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Shape and Diameter
Use of a handrail requires the formation of a power grip so that hands and fingers can be opposed and the surface of the palm can be in maximum contact with the rail surface....
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Extensions
For extensions to provide this support, they must be in line with the direction of travel on the stairs....
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Stairs
Error/Omission: Handrail extensions are not provided at the top and bottom risers....
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Required Compliance [§210]
The Standards exempt aisle stairs in assembly areas, stairs in non-public areas of detention and correctional facilities, and stairs of play components....
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Stairways [§504]
Stairways [§504] Requirements for stairways address treads and risers, surfaces, nosings, and handrails....