

Handrails within dwelling units are permitted to be interrupted by a newel post at a turn or landing. Handrail gripping surfaces shall be continuous, without interruption by newel posts or other obstructions. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch (0.25 mm).

The width of the handrail above the recess shall be not less than 1 1/ 4 inches (32 mm) to not greater than 2 3/ 4 inches (70 mm). This required depth shall continue for not less than 3/ 8 inch (10 mm) to a level that is not less than 1 3/ 4 inches (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of 3/ 4 inch (19 mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of not less than 5/ 16 inch (8 mm) within 7/ 8 inch (22 mm) below the widest portion of the profile. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6 1/ 4 inches (160 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile. Where the handrail is not circular, it shall have a perimeter dimension of not less than 4 inches (102 mm) and not greater than 6 1/ 4 inches (160 mm) with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 2 1/ 4inches (57 mm) and minimum cross-sectional dimension of 1 inch (25 mm). Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of not less than 1 1/ 4 inches (32 mm) and not greater than 2 inches (51 mm).
HAND RAILS FOR STEPS CODE
Home Handrail products are available in many materials and finishes and can be installed to any area where safety, appearance and practicality need to blend.Ĭall us on 03 9465 0622 to arrange a quotation for your handrail requirements.(Located in Florida Building Code Chapter 10 – Means of Egress) 1014.1 Where required. Our expertise in CAD design, manufacturing and installation can be adapted to the smallest of handrails up to the largest of any fitout to suit multi storey, or housing accommodation facility.


HAND RAILS FOR STEPS FULL
This range of products now allows us to offer a full range of quality Australian made handrails to suit any application. Home Handrails is an extension on what is already many years of expertise in delivering handrails and balustrades complying to AS1428 standard. Home Handrails is a division of Arctec Services Pty Ltd, established in 1994. Arctec Services has been manufacturing handrails for over 20 years and prides itself in detail, design and quality.
