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505.4 Height.

Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at a consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces.

three images, side by side, labelled from left to right a, b, and c; the one on the left shows the mounted height of the top of the gripping surfaces of handrails on a stair at a minimum of 34 inches (865mm) and a maximum of 38 inches (965 mm); the middle image shows the mounted height of the top of the gripping surfaces of handrails on a ramp at a minimum of 34 inches (865mm) and a maximum of 38 inches (965 mm); and the image on the right shows the mounted height of the top of the gripping surfaces of handrails on a walking surface at a minimum of 34 inches (865mm) and a maximum of 38 inches (965 mm)

Figure 505.4 Handrail Height

Source: 2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG) by USDA Forest Service - published 2013

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