Clear space between a handrail and a wall or other surface shall be not less than 1 5.
Wall mounted handrail bracket spacing code.
Typical code requirements state that the top rail must be able to withstand a 200lb outward force.
In other words it can t be wobbly and unstable.
Ansi a117 1 1 1 2 inch minimum.
There is an allowance however for variations in the handrail size for every 1 2 of additional perimeter dimension over 4 you may subtract 1 8 from the clearance.
Codes also generally require that there be a 1 1 2 clearance between the underside of the handrail and any obstruction including the horizontal bracket arm.
For example the minimum hand clearance between the railing and the wall that it is mounted on is 1 1 2 inches.
E handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than 1 1 2 inches between the wall and the handrail.
Ibc 2003 clear space between a handrail and a wall or other surface shall be a minimum of 1 50 inches 38mm.
Handrail brackets or pickets attached to the bottom of the handrail that do not project horizontally beyond the sides of the handrail within 1 5 of the bottom of the handrail shall not be considered obstructions 9.
Mount the wooden handrail with screws from the bracket s assembly kit.
Ibc 1014 4 key exception.
A handrail or grab bar and any wall or other surface adjacent to it needs to be free of anything sharp or abrasive.
Use internal couplings type 18 7 to maintain continuity.
The handrail shall be designed to provide a grasping surface to avoid the person using it from falling.
For the typical guard rail you want unsupported spans no greater than 8 in most cases.
Handrail must be continuous.
The spacing of brackets shall not exceed 8 feet.
Place the short cut returns from step 2 against the two ends of the handrail so the returns turn the handrail end toward.
The spacing of brackets shall not exceed 8 feet.
Ibc 2000 1 1 2 inch minimum.
The space between the inside of the handrail and the wall or any other obstruction must be at least 1 1 2.
A handrail and a wall or other surface adjacent to the handrail shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements.
F the mounting of handrails shall be such that the completed structure is capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the rail.
Cast handrail bracket with tapped hole mounted with hanger bolt and lag screw expansion shield.
E handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than 1 1 2 inches between the wall and the handrail.