Gripable handrailing refers to the safety railing that
usually looks like a long pole, attached to the side of your stair guard
railing or a wall next to the stairway. The picture below provide you
with an excellent example of a gripable handrail.
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These rails are designed to provide you with something
to hold onto, just in case you slip or need additional assistance while
descending or climbing a set of stairs. These rails need to be sturdy
and should meet local building code requirements.
Most building and safety codes, require these
handrails to withstand a certain amount of pressure, before they fail.
Check with your local Building and Safety Department, before building
anything, just to verify their minimum requirements.
Don't confuse a gripable handrail with a guard rail. A guard railing is
used to protect people from falling off of the stairway or stair
landings, while the gripable handrail is used to steady someone's
balance and give them something to hold onto, while climbing or walking
down a set of stairs.
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construction and stair building.
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