What qualifies as a handrail?

California Building Code Handrailing Specifications (CBC 1003.3. 3.6) The intent of a handrail is to provide a handgrip for people using a stairway. Handrails must be placed between thirty-four and thirty-eight inches above the nosing of the stair treads.

What is the difference between a bannister and balustrade?

A “balustrade” is a sequence of balusters that support a handrail. A “banister” (also spelled with two “n”s) is another name for a staircase baluster, but many architects and interior designers prefer to use the word “banister” to refer to a narrower, more modern support.

What is a handrail used for?

A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability or support. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls.

What’s the difference between a stair railing and a handrail?

A Promenaid ADA-compliant handrail provides continuous, uninterrupted support compared to traditional stair railings that are often broken by posts or gaps at the corners. A Promenaid handrail follows every angle and outline of a staircase so you never have to take your hand off the handrail at any point during your climb.

What’s the difference between promenaid handrails and regular railings?

Secondary Promenaid handrails at 36” deliver ADA compliance with the cost benefits and convenience for a homeowner or a property manager of keeping an existing railing in place. Good looks matched with the security to meet code requirements are a powerful combination for architects, professional builders and DIYers.

What kind of brackets do you use for handrails?

“L” shaped brackets that connect at the bottom of the handrail do that job best. That’s why Promenaid uses them. They make it easy to hold the handrail with a Power Grip at all times. Strength is a real test of a handrail or a stair railing.

When do you need a continuous handrail in a building?

A continuous handrail is an easy way to minimize the health and legal risks of spills and falls along residential or commercial building footpaths and near doorways, especially for anyone carrying items like groceries.