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2. Handrail - Wikipedia

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   Handrails shall be at a consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosing, and ramp surfaces. When children are the principal users in a building or facility (e.g., elementary schools), a second set of handrails at an appropriate height can assist them and aid in preventing accidents.

3. Escalator - Wikipedia

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   Similarly, the root word "scala" does not mean "a flight of steps", but is the singular form of the plural noun "scalae", which can denote any of: "a flight of steps or stairs, a staircase; a ladder, [or] a scaling-ladder." [21] The alleged intended capitalization of "escalator" is likewise a topic of debate. Seeberger's trademark application ...

4. Stairs - Wikipedia

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   The longest stone stairs in Japan are the 3,333-step stairs of the Shakain temple in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto. [52] The second ones, Mount Haguro stone stairs, have 2,446 steps in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. The CN Tower's staircase reaches the main deck level after 1,776 steps and the Sky Pod above after 2,579 steps; it is the tallest metal staircase on ...

5. How much does a stair lift cost in 2024? - AOL

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   If conquering the stairs is becoming a Herculean task, the idea of installing a stair lift may have crossed your mind. But maybe the cost of a stair lift appears too steep a climb for your budget ...

6. Guard rail - Wikipedia

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   An example of a common residential guard rail (US) handrail (Brit.) is a wood railing around a deck or patio. In the US this is typically built on-site from pressure treated lumber thus featuring a simplistic design of vertical baluster spaced every 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) demonstrating compliance with Building Codes (Standards).

7. The best canes for 2024, according to nurses ... - AOL

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   The pivoting head is another handy feature, making navigating stairs a breeze. This cane has nearly 26,000 reviews, and nearly 90% are four or five stars. One Amazon reviewer shared, "This cane is ...