Interpretation #7544
Published July 20, 2015
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2014
- Code
- RESIDENT
- Code Description
- Chapter
- Section
- 311.7.8.2---exception 2
- Topic
- Handrail graspability at newel
Question
Is it the intent of exception 2 to R311.7.8.2 to allow a newel to be located in the first tread of a stair, back in from the lowest riser, and projection above the level of the handrail, thus preventing the hand rail from being grasped at a point directly above the first riser.
Answer Published 07/20/2015 at 12:22 PM
Yes to the question, No to the question in the comment.
Commentary
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