![]() ![]() Handrails must also be continuous, running uninterrupted from the bottom step to the top of the deck. They need to be graspable, simply meaning you must be able to grip them easily. ![]() Typically, handrails are small in diameter and not irregularly shaped. Handrails are found on stairs, it’s what you grab on to when using stairs. Let’s get clear on the type of handrail you need to meet these codes. What this means is that you may have a specific municipality be more stringent than their state’s code, but by law cannot be more lenient than what state code requires. While you shouldn’t be running into different flavors of the code from municipality to municipality, it does happen. Local municipalities then follow their state’s code. That’s because a lot of things vary from state to state that needs to be accounted for: such as temperatures, frost depths, soil conditions, and extreme weather patterns. States will largely adopt the IRC codes, but with their own adjustments. Here in Michigan, a new codebook is adopted typically every six years. And while the IRC updates its codes every three years, the time it takes each state to update will vary. It’s best to call your local building department to confirm the requirements before building.Įach state mainly determines its Residential Code from the International Residential Code book, also known as the IRC. The laws for handrails will vary based on where you live and the codes in your area. So today, we’re going to share what we’ve learned in the most simple and straightforward way possible so that you can move on to building your deck. As deck builders, we deal with the rules and regulations on a daily basis. For stair rail installation kits, specify your rise/run and we’ll custom make the brackets to fit your angle.When you’re designing a deck, building codes regarding handrails and stairs can seem a bit mysterious at first.įortunately, you don’t have to give yourself a headache trying to figure it all out on your own. Also included in the kit are the appropriate screws and bits to complete the installation of a whole section of porch rail. We have designed this kit in conjunction with the Railing Systems to allow a kit that is nearly invisible when installed, while be strong enough for even 12′ and 42″ high rails. This heart of this kit is the aluminum brackets that mount the railing to newel or other structure. ![]() Our redesigned Rail Installation Kit is a big improvement. The 2-piece Porch Rail is a simple top and bottom rail only. It adds 7″ of total height to the system including a 3″ toe space. It still allows an installation with no fasteners showing. The 3-piece Porch Rail System is identical to the 4-piece, except it eliminates the Skirt. And for a 42″ top rail height usually found on commercial railings, use the 32″ spindle. For a 36″ top rail height, which is the most common for residential railings today, use the 26″ spindle. So for a 30″ top rail height, common to old original porches, use a 20″ spindle. Our standard spindle heights are designed around this system. It adds 10″ total to the rail system (including a 3″ toe space, or “kick space”). It is strong, beautiful, architectural correct, and cost efficient. This is our best selling setup, and is the right fit for most porches. The 4-piece Porch Rail Kit includes the top rail, sub-rail, bottom rail, and what we call the skirt piece (which goes immediately under the bottom rail). The test was of a 12′ railing at a 42″ top rail height, and so should cover most any application. Like our other wood and polyurethane rail kits, our 4″ Wood Porch Railing Kits have been independently tested, and found to meet and exceed the requirements of applicable building codes. It shows you the assembled railing kits with all the different option combinations. Having trouble visualizing how these items go together? Download the Porch Rail Design Options PDF.
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