| Now here's a
brand-new set of stairs that was coming out about building into a
parking lot. It's obviously higher than 30 inches from the ground, yet
there's no guardrail, only two handrails.
Two things could have happened in a situation like this. There weren't
any building permits pulled and the owners of the property didn't know
any better.
Or if the building apartment didn't require guardrails, because the
stairs were only going to be used by the occupants of the building.
There are different building codes for public, commercial, industrial
and private use. Again, this is why I strongly suggest that you check
with your local building and safety department before building anything,
including a stairway.
Attention: Don't forget to check with your local
building department to verify any building codes on this website. This
information could be incorrect or outdated. Building codes are updated
regularly and to some building departments have different
interpretations for certain building codes.
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