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  2. Handrail - Wikipedia

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    Handrails are located at a height between 34 and 38 inches (864 and 965 mm). In areas where children are the principal users of a building or facility, the 2010 ADASAD recommends that a second set of handrails at a maximum height of 28 inches (711 mm) measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing can assist ...

  3. Stairs - Wikipedia

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    Height of the handrail. This is typically between 34 and 38 inches (864 and 965 mm), measured to the nose of the tread. The minimum height of the handrail for landings may be different and is typically 36 inches (914 mm). Handrail diameter. The size has to be comfortable for grasping and is typically between 1.25 and 2.675 inches (31.8 and 67.9 ...

  4. Escalator - Wikipedia

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    The balustrade is composed of handrails, balustrade panels, and skirt panels. [28] The handrail provides a handhold for passengers while they are riding the escalator. The handrail is pulled along its own track by a chain that is connected to the main drive gear by a series of pulleys, keeping it at the same speed as the steps.

  5. Barre (ballet) - Wikipedia

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    Barre height is typically near waist level of a dancer. Some barres have two parallel handrails at different heights to accommodate people of differing heights. [2] Barre handrails and supports are typically made of metal, wood, plastic, or a combination of these materials.

  6. Average human height by country - Wikipedia

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    According to a study in France, executives and professionals are 2.6 centimetres (1.0 in) taller, and university students are 2.55 centimetres (1.0 in) taller than the national average. [7] As this case shows, data taken from a particular social group may not represent a total population in some countries.

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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).

  9. Baluster - Wikipedia

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    Contents. Baluster. A baluster (/ ˈbæləstər / ⓘ) is an upright support, often a vertical moulded shaft, square, or lathe -turned form found in stairways, parapets, and other architectural features. In furniture construction it is known as a spindle. Common materials used in its construction are wood, stone, and less frequently metal and ...