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11B-505.2.1 Orientation

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-505 Handrails > 11B-505.2 Where Required > 11B-505.2.1 Orientation

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The orientation of at least one handrail shall be in the direction of the stair run, perpendicular to the direction of the stair nosing, and shall not reduce the minimum required width of the stair.

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11B-505.2.1 Orientation