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

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Publicado 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.

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@stairbuilding hace 3 años

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

Great instruction. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.
@evavillasenorlopez152 hace 7 meses

How about a video on newel posts how do i figure out the height.
@wandakowalski7063 hace 3 años

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 hace 2 años

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
@justinbieber12373 hace 1 año

Everywhere I research I find 32 to NO MORE than 38 inches for a Hand Rail . What Country is the 4 foot handrail for ??
@michelelanni9205 hace 4 años

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
@patrickgarvey146 hace 8 meses

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

handrails are 34 to 38 inches by code
@cynthiajohnson8452 hace 3 años

Thanks,did a great job,you explained it perfectly
@javiiking6363 hace 3 años

This video is a really good video. Very helpful. Thank you
@ccaaproduction105 hace 4 años

Thanks
@SnootchieBootchies27 hace 2 años

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.
@victorvek5227 hace 1 año

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.
@almostfriday hace 4 años

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?
@quickfixpropertymaintenanc7834 hace 5 meses

Making two hand rails now on a job, and am going 40in on both
@guycleveland5946 hace 3 años

Great content and delivery again
@Nicholas_gabriel hace 3 años

So if my guardrail on a ascending stair must serve as a handrail as well, it cannot exceed 38 inches right ?
@derrelldaniels5247 hace 1 año

You mean between 36 and 42 inches anything between those two measurements are acceptable by code
@Tom-sd5ru hace 3 años

Its 34-38 inches