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OBC 2006 Division B

9.8.7.4.

Version 0 — in force 31 December 2006

In force
Verified · covered Verified against the 2006-12-31–2007-04-01 consolidation, whose range covers the query date. How to read this

Provenance

OBC 1997 · continues from 9.8.7.4. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext← current

Original — base regulation

OBC 2012 · continues as 9.8.7.4. — Pro

9.8.7.4. — Height of Handrails

(1) The height of handrails on stairs and ramps shall be measured vertically from the top of the handrail to,

(a) a line drawn through the leading edge of the stair treads served by the handrail, or

(b) the surface of the ramp, floor or landing served by the handrail.

(2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), the height of handrails on stairs and ramps shall be,

(a) not less than 800 mm, and

(b) not more than 965 mm.

(3) Where guards are required, handrails required on landings shall be not more than 1 070 mm in height.

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