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2. Handrail - Wikipedia

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   The IRC and residential portion of the 2009 IBC define Type II [7] [8] handrail as follows: Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (159 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile.

3. Cable railing - Wikipedia

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   In most states, the residential code is 36 inches high. There are some exceptions, though, like in California [3] the required height for residential railing is 42 inches. On the other hand, the commercial International Building Code requires the railing to be at a minimum of 42-inch height. Posts can be floor-mounted or fascia/side-mounted ...

4. Stairs - Wikipedia

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   Gooseneck: The vertical handrail that joins a sloped handrail to a higher handrail on the balcony or landing is a gooseneck. Rosette: Where the handrail ends in the wall and a half-newel is not used, it may be trimmed by a rosette. Easings: Wall handrails are mounted directly onto the wall with wall brackets. At the bottom of the stairs, such ...

5. 3 ways to minimize your own risk of falling like Pelosi and ...

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   For example, handrails on both sides of a set of stairs, non-slip mats in the shower or bath, grab bars next to toilets, and shower seats can all be beneficial in preventing falls when used.

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. Deck railing - Wikipedia

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   The most common residential deck railing design is built on-site using pressure treated lumber, with the vertical balusters regularly spaced to meet building code. [1] Wood railing could be in different styles such as Victorian, Chippendale railing and others. [2] A popular alternative to wood railing is composite lumber and PVC railing. [3] [4 ...