Commercial Handrails - Code Req’s

(last updated to IBC 2021)

1014 Hand Rails

  • 1014.1 Where Required and attachment requirements 1607.9 Loads on Handrails, Guards, Grab Bars and Seats

    • Flights of Stairs 1011.11 Handrails

    • Ramps 1012.8 Handrails

      • section 1014.9 Intermediate Handrails does not apply

    • Stepped Aisles & Ramped aisles 1030.16 Handrails

      • section 1014.9 Intermediate Handrails does not apply

  • 1014.2 Height min and max handrail height with exceptions and how to measure

  • 1014.3 Handrail Graspability allowed handrail profiles and sizes defined

  • 1014.4 Continuity must be continuous without interruption with exceptions

  • 1014.5 Fittings must be fixed from rotating

  • 1014.6 handrail Extensions must return to a wall, the floor, a guard, or be continuous

  • 1014.7 Clearance min space between wall and handrail

  • 1014.8 Projections allowed projects of handrails into egress paths is defined.

  • 1014.9 Intermediate Handrails req’d on wide stairs.

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