A. Every flight of stairs having more than four risers shall have a handrail on at least one side. Handrails shall be between 30 and 38 inches high, measured from the tread or floor of the landing or walking surface. Handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs.

B. Every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony, porch, deck, ramp, or other walking surface that is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below shall have guardrails. Guardrails shall not be less than 36 inches high. Guardrails shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures which will effectively exclude the passage of an object four inches or more in diameter.

C. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened, maintained in sound condition and good repair, and capable of supporting the loads to which it is subjected. [BC 8.07.170, added by Ordinance No. 4448, 8/20/07]