Easiest Method Possible To Measure Height Of Stairway Guardrail - Building Codes

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Published 2019-09-29

www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/stairs/index.html Click on this link if you're looking for more helpful videos about building stairs, remodeling or even new home construction. In this video I will provide you with a simple and easy method that can be used to measure the height of a stairway guardrail. However, it will be up to you to check with your local building authorities to verify the overall height measurement, just in case it's different.

All Comments (21)

@stairbuilding 3 years ago

The code information I'm referring to can be found on page 283 of the 2018 International Building Code Book.
@mijalic1 2 years ago

Great instruction. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.
@evavillasenorlopez152 6 months ago

How about a video on newel posts how do i figure out the height.
@michelelanni9205 3 years ago

The way you explained it was the same as a mother spoon feeding her toddler It couldnt be explained any better than the way you did Thanks alot
@wandakowalski7063 3 years ago

Great clear video using the graphics ... do you have a video showing how to calculate number of spindles and how to install them equally spaced? Thanks!
@eltoncarvalho9339 2 years ago

I love your videos. I already bought two books of you after watching your videos. And guess what? My first set of stair I did watching your videos and follow your books. Thank you
@cynthiajohnson8452 2 years ago

Thanks,did a great job,you explained it perfectly
@javiiking6363 3 years ago

This video is a really good video. Very helpful. Thank you
@justinbieber12373 1 year ago

Everywhere I research I find 32 to NO MORE than 38 inches for a Hand Rail . What Country is the 4 foot handrail for ??
@ccaaproduction105 4 years ago

Thanks
@SnootchieBootchies27 2 years ago

Thankfully, the code for my area now allows the guard on stairs to be at handrail height so you don't have to have an obnoxious extra piece on a really nice set of stairs. Also, if you're adding 3/4 inch flooring, uou better account for it at the framing stage, not when you're measuring for the handrail.
@patrickgarvey146 7 months ago

I can't believe how many commenters on here don't know the difference between GUARDRAIL and HANDRAIL.
@michaelwhelan7868 3 years ago

handrails are 34 to 38 inches by code
@almostfriday 4 years ago

Where do I get a current code book? Off topic, code says riser height says 7.5 to 7.75 law says 8.25 max. Law supercedes the regs. Correct?
@victorvek5227 1 year ago

2020 IBC code: “Handrails must be installed on both sides of stairs and ramps. They are usually added on either side of stairways, ramps, ramped aisles, and stepped aisles. And, as mentioned, they must have a uniform height between 34-38 inches.” Where are you getting 42” from?? I personally find 37” to be the sweet spot. In New York, if you go over 38 1/8” on the handrail; be prepared to start over.
@guycleveland5946 3 years ago

Great content and delivery again
@Nicholas_gabriel 3 years ago

So if my guardrail on a ascending stair must serve as a handrail as well, it cannot exceed 38 inches right ?
@quickfixpropertymaintenanc7834 4 months ago

Making two hand rails now on a job, and am going 40in on both
@Dennis-wi6nn 3 years ago

42" ! What code are you looking at?
@Tom-sd5ru 3 years ago

Its 34-38 inches