Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 10 - Means of Egress
Section 1012 - HANDRAILS
Subsection 1012.9 - Intermediate handrails
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 1012.9
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Stairways shall have intermediate handrails located in such a manner that all portions of the stairway width required for egress capacity are within 30 inches (762 mm) of a handrail. On monumental stairs, handrails shall be located along the most direct path of egress travel.
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