Dangerous Staircases | Open House | Ask This Old House
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- 0:24–0:42 Check Railing Height
From How to Keep Outdoor Stairs Safe in Ice and Snow, Step 4: Install or Reinforce Railings
Using a tape measure, extend it vertically (plumb) from the nosing (front edge) of a stair tread to the top of the handrail. According to code, this measurement, which is the height of the railing, should be between 34 inches and 38 inches. The presenter demonstrates that the railing in the video is too low, indicating a code violation.
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