1. (a) Every stairway with four (4) or more risers, or stairways exceeding thirty (30) inches, shall be equipped with handrails and intermediate rails for the entire length of the handrail.
2. (b) Handrails with a circular cross-section shall have an outside diameter of at least one and one-quarter (1.25) inches and not greater than two (2) inches or shall provide equivalent grasping ability. If the handrail is not circular, it shall have a perimeter dimension of at least four (4) inches and not greater than six and one-quarter (6.25) inches with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of two and one-quarter (2.25) inches. Edges shall have a minimum radius of one-hundredth (0.01) inch.
3. (c) The ends of handrails shall be rounded, extend to the edge of the last step, and shall not project more than three (3) inches beyond the last handrail support post.
4. (d) The requirements for stairways and handrails are contained in the California Residential Code, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18865, 18865.05, 18871.3 and 18873, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18871.3, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-6-2004; operative 7-6-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 28).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-26-2006; operative 1-2-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 52).

3. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsection (c) and subsection relettering filed 1-21-2009; operative 1-21-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 2-18-2011; operative 2-18-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 7).