Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 47 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Subchapter D - FACILITIES FOR HANDICAPPED
GROUNDS, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Section 47.125 - Stairs

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 47.125
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

Steps in stairs shall be designed whenever practical to lack nosing. This requirement is in addition to the requirements of Chapters 49-59 that no treads may be less than 10 inches. It is recommended that steps, if possible and in conformation with existing step formulas, have risers that do not exceed 7 inches. Stairs shall have handrails 32 inches high measured from the tread at the face of the riser, and at least one handrail which extends at least 18 inches beyond the top step and beyond the bottom step.

This section cited in 31 Pa. Code §243.6 (relating to standards for institutional plan of risk management for hospitals and nursing homes); and 31 Pa. Code §244.3 (relating to standards for institutional plan of risk management for hospitals and nursing homes).

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