Rail Spacing
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:30 pm
Dear Codeman,
I am trying to determine when rail spacing of 4 3/8" (inches) applies. The 2006 IRC 312.2 says "required guards on open sides of stairways, (then other things), shall have intermediate rails which do not allow the passage of a sphere 4" or more in diameter.
As you know, it also goes onto 2 exceptions. The second exception being, "openings for required guards on the sides of stair treads shall not allow a sphere of 4 3/8" to pass through.
I realize that guards can be handrails, as long as certain requirements are met from 311 (grip, height, etc.).
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jake
I am trying to determine when rail spacing of 4 3/8" (inches) applies. The 2006 IRC 312.2 says "required guards on open sides of stairways, (then other things), shall have intermediate rails which do not allow the passage of a sphere 4" or more in diameter.
As you know, it also goes onto 2 exceptions. The second exception being, "openings for required guards on the sides of stair treads shall not allow a sphere of 4 3/8" to pass through.
I realize that guards can be handrails, as long as certain requirements are met from 311 (grip, height, etc.).
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jake