1011.11 Handrails.
BC § 1011.11
Stairways shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1014. Where glass is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall also comply with Section 2407. Exceptions: 1. Stairways within dwelling units and spiral stairways are permitted to have a handrail on one side only.
2.Decks, patios and walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on each side of the change of elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handrails.
3.In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single riser at an entrance or egress door does not require handrails.
4.Changes in room elevations of only one riser within dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 and R-3 do not require handrails.
5.One handrail shall be allowed in enclosed interior exit stairways less than 44 inches (1117.6 mm) wide that do not serve as an accessible means of egress.
6.Handrails for ramped aisles and stepped aisles shall comply with Section 1029.15.
