brianmiller
08-07-2009, 11:29 AM
A 1950 home was converted for commericial property use.
A ramp was installed at the front of the house. About 15 feet long, rising to a height of about 15 inches.
1) One handrail was installed attached to the front door and window casement trim, as well as to the house siding. It's a metal handrail that runs about 15 feet with a leg support at both ends, but not supports in between.
Questions:
Is is appropriate to fasten the handrail to the house in this manner? I question whehter the fasteners are going into the wall framing, only the siding or casement trim.
Should there be addition supports for the handrail?
2) The outer guardrail is intalled in similar manner; two legs supports at the end but not other supports. Also , there are no balusters.
Questions:
Should there be additional leg supports and ballusters?
thanks,
b
A ramp was installed at the front of the house. About 15 feet long, rising to a height of about 15 inches.
1) One handrail was installed attached to the front door and window casement trim, as well as to the house siding. It's a metal handrail that runs about 15 feet with a leg support at both ends, but not supports in between.
Questions:
Is is appropriate to fasten the handrail to the house in this manner? I question whehter the fasteners are going into the wall framing, only the siding or casement trim.
Should there be addition supports for the handrail?
2) The outer guardrail is intalled in similar manner; two legs supports at the end but not other supports. Also , there are no balusters.
Questions:
Should there be additional leg supports and ballusters?
thanks,
b