What are the guard/handrail requirements at this porch?

[Michael Thomas]

Ignoring the the issues with the stairs themselves, what are the guard / handrail requirements on the the right-hand side?

[Rick Cantrell]

Right needs guard/ handrails.
Left side is wrong.

[Michael Thomas]

Right needs guard/ handrails.
Left side is wrong.


Rick,

Do you have the code cite for the two handrail requirement for these stairs?

[Rick Cantrell]

R312.1 Guards. Porches, balconies, ramps or raised floor surfaces
located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or
grade below shall have guards not less than 36 inches (914 mm)
in height. Open sides of stairs with a total rise of more than 30
inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below shall have
guards not less than 34 inches (864 mm) in height measured
vertically from the nosing of the treads.


R311.5.6 Handrails. Handrails shall be provided on at least
one side of each continuous run of treads or flight with four
or more risers.

Since the left side does not have handrails, handrails could be easily included in the right side when the guards are built.