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� ■ I requesta code interpretation of Section 3306(j),speci- (emphasis ours) or handrails shall be not less than 1 �/z i�ches nor <br /> ■ fically that portion�vnich reads, "The handgrip portion more than 2 inches in cross-sectionai dimension. . ." fhe detail <br /> . below represents a handrail typically used in this area where a 2 by <br /> 4 is fastened to the wall and runs continuously the length of the <br /> stairs. A 2 by 6 is then properly prepared (corners rounded and <br /> - • surfaces smoothed)and fastened to the 2 by 4 with 2 inches of the 2 <br /> by 6 protruding above the 2 by 4. <br /> Does the 1'/z-by 2-inch protruding portion of the 2 by 6 provide <br /> a conrorming handrail? <br /> N� _ 3'�2' <br /> � � /� , The detail you submitted does not indicate a conrorm- <br /> "' _______ _ �_ M■ ing handrail. The examples shown beiow are details <br /> � deemed to be acceptable. <br /> iyZ� I The intent of the wording in Section 3306 (j) is to establish <br /> � handrail geometry which will satisfy the intended function ot a <br /> � handrail as a gripping surface,particularly for the elderly who may <br /> also suffer from arthritis. <br /> ACCEPTABLE HANDRAIL DETAILS <br /> [Section 3306 (j)J <br /> , „ <br /> 1�/z"to 2" �yz% 1 z �yz„ <br /> � MIN. to 2" MIN. <br /> 1�/i' 1 i/2"to 2„ <br /> MIN. <br /> �\�. 3'/�"MAX. <br /> ��ti <br /> �N CV <br /> � � <br /> � Z <br /> T �' <br /> NOTE: <br /> OTHEFI SHAPES MAY BE ACCEPTABIE <br /> IF THEY PROVIDE AN <br /> EQUIVALENT GRIPPING SERVICE. <br /> SEE THIRD PARAGFiAPH OF <br /> SECTION 3306(j). ' <br /> NOT <br /> ACCEPTABLE <br /> ii� <br />