Thread: Yard Steps

This is an 04 home and apparently the AHJ doesn't have a problem with the steps in the front yard with no handrail. What do you think?

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Not positive but from my experience I don't think most/if any around here would address that without a complaint. Around here they mostly look at the actual house. I would recommend a rail though.

Having (3) or more steps, it should have a handrail.

My experience is most AHJ's don't require them though.

Its usually not an issue till Grandma slips on some ice and breaks a hip and then someone asks "Why is there not a handrail on these steps?" Hopefully its not an attorney.

rick

They are included in the code, but most people do not follow it through to include them - sometimes I forget to follow it through to include them , but they are included.

I find these kind of things are installed by the builder or new owner after the final inpection was completed.

Best

Ron

Originally Posted by Ron Bibler

I find these kind of things are installed by the build or new owner after the final inapect was completed.

Best

Ron

I gotta ask. What is an inapect???

Well, if they fall to the side they have nice fluffy grass to fall on so as Grama is crying in pain from breaking her hip she will be comfortable.