Architecture · Stairs
Handrail Height
Height of stair and ramp handrails, measured vertically above the tread nosing or ramp surface.
Description
Handrails must fall within a consistent height band to be usable by the widest range of people, including children and wheelchair users transferring on ramps.
Sources
- IRC
- ICC A117.1
- ADA Standards
Tags
Values
Standard rangeRange
864–965 mm34–38 in
Typical design targetRecommended
915 mm36 in