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Old 09-24-2007, 12:34 PM
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Re: Handrails/risers
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Originally Posted by Clay E White View Post
you sure the step system is of "two risers"?
Clay,

There are two risers there.

1 from the lower floor to the first tread.
1 from the first tread to the upper floor.
2 risers total

The 2000 IRC was 2 or more risers, the 2003 IRC went to the more common 4 or more risers, where it still is, before a handrail is required.
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