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Interpretation #5330

Original Request

  • Date: September 19, 2007
  • Requested By: Steven Streder
  • Requester E-Mail: sstreder@capecoral.net
  • Code Version: 2004
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description: Building
  • Chapter: 10
  • Section: 1009.11.1
  • Topic: Handrail as guardrail

  • Question: Is it the intent of the FBC section 1009.11.1 to allow as an exception, handrails to form part of a guardrail at 42" high for an exterior staircase of an R2 (condo) upper level.

Answer on 09/19/2007 at 11:46 AM

Yes, you can have the 42� handrail / guardrail if ALL the
requirements of the exception are met. Example: If the
stairs are not required to be accessible, because there
are elevators or ramps providing vertical accessibility to
the level(s)

Commentary:

This is not a reference or interpretation of Chapter 11 of the Florida Building Code. The question and response reference Chapter 10 and infer interpretation of only Chapter 10.