A spindle is another word used by construction workers
when referring to a handrail baluster. You can also refer to a spindle
as a picket. Spindles are used to prevent people from falling through
the guard railing or handrails. The picture below provides you with an
excellent example of a cast iron staircase handrailing spindle.
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Spindle Placement And Building Codes
Make sure that you understand your local building codes, before you ever
plan on building a handrail for your stairway. In order for most
handrails to meet building and safety requirements, you shouldn't be
able to pass a 4 inch round sphere through any part of the stairway
handrail system.
In order to accomplish this task, you might need to install more
spindles than you originally planned.
What Happens If I Didn't Know About The Building Code Requirements
For Spindles?
Don't worry about it, ignorance isn't a big deal in the building
industry," Not." I will tell you exactly what's going to happen, you
will need to remove, repair or replace the spindles until you have met
your building inspectors approval.
One time I was working for a home builder who made this mistake and you
get to benefit from it. I learned my lesson from him and now you can
learn your lesson from me. Make sure that you understand and follow your
local building and safety codes, otherwise you will be contributing lots
of money, to the dumb fund.
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