Interpretation #7136

Published February 22, 2013

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Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
10
Section
1010.8 and 1012.5
Topic
handrail extensions

Question

Does Section 1012.5, which states that handrail extensions shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surface, supersede Section 1010.8, which states that ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall or post?

Answer Published 02/22/2013 at 9:25 AM

NO, 1010.8 gives another option.

Commentary

None.