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2. Handrail - Wikipedia

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   Current versions of these codes and standards now agree that handrail is defined as either a circular cross section with an outside diameter of 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum or a non-circular cross section with a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (102 mm) minimum and 6 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (159 mm) maximum and a ...

3. Bicycle stairway - Wikipedia

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   Accessibility requirements for handrails tend to conflict with bicycle stairways, as handrails may obstruct or decrease the control of a bicyclist using the channel. Suggestions for resolving the conflicts include providing a single handrail down the middle of the stairs with gutters at the outside edges, or placing handrails at both edges and ...

4. Stairs - Wikipedia

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   The alternating stairs (3) requires one unit of space per step: the same as the half-width stairs (2), and half as much as the full-width stairs (1). Thus, the horizontal distance between steps is in this case reduced by a factor of two, reducing the size of each step.

5. Staircase - Wikipedia

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   Good lighting is important in a staircase so users see where they are going and to prevent falls. [6] There is often a window on the wall to let in daylight.In many cases, indoor stairs are placed far inside the building structure, and it is often not easy to get access to a wall on the outside where it would be natural to have a regular window for letting daylight in.

6. The best stair lift for 2024: Chair lifts that make ... - AOL

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   Outdoor stairlifts are made to withstand life in the elements, but the Harmar SL350OD Summit Outdoor Stairlift is especially hardy in hot weather. This lift can survive in temperatures up to 125 F ...

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 ...