| CODE: | 1994 State Regulations for Barrier-Free Facilities |
| SECTION: | Sections 1106.9 Stairways, 1006.9, 1103.2.2 and Exception 1103.2.2 |
| QUESTION: | When the second exception to the first paragraph of Section 1103.2.2
is used, is it the intent of Section 1006.9 to require two handrails and
to require one handrail to extend in the direction of the stair run not
less than 12" beyond the top riser nor less than a length equal to one
tread depth plus 12" beyond the bottom riser; or,
Are two handrails required and both of them required to extend 12" beyond the top riser and not less than the length equal to one tread depth plus 12" beyond the bottom riser? |
| ANSWER: | The intent of the code, as provided in Section 1101.1, is to provide
standards equivalent to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
Where exception 2 to Section 1103.2.2 is used, it is the intent that stairways be provided with two handrails and that both of those handrails comply with the extension requirements. Please note: The extensions are only necessary when the handrails are not continuous. See also Interpretation No. 93-35. |
| SUPERSEDES: | None |
| REQUESTED BY: | City of Ferndale |