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Step hand rail stair guard railSTEPS / DECK HANDRAIL / GUARDRAIL NOT INSTALLED / INCOMPLETE / IMPROPER / DAMAGED / AMISS: Steps which lead to a building are common as are steps which lead up slopes to the top of retaining walls and the like. These steps and stairways often have no handrails Porches or other decks which are over 30 inches above grade should have guardrails installed Many times property owners will just want to be aware of these things Sometimes property owners, especially those with elderly or handicapped company, will want to install some sort of handrail system. The installation of handrails or guardrails on concrete walks or decks is best accomplished by Wrought Iron Companies. Wood decks or walks are somewhat easier to make safe and may be accomplished by Building Contractors as well as Wrought Iron Contractors, depending on the type railings you prefer If you elect to do it yourself you will find hand and guardrails are fairly easy to install and/or repair provided you have the right tools. Be sure to keep guardrails at least 36 inches above the surface you stand on (42" in commercial construction) and handrails at least 34 inches above each stair or step nose (older codes allowed handrails to be as low as 32" from the tread nose). All railings should be spaced so that a 4" sphere will barely pass through
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