Assertion: bannister | /r/HasProperty | continuous
Facets:
value: the way down
type: OTHER
value: except for private stairways
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs and at least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair run not less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser nor less than 12 inches (305mm) beyond the bottom riser.
text: Stair railings and handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs and, except for private stairways, at least one handrail or stair railing shall extend in the direction of the stair run not less than 12 inches beyond the top riser nor less than 12 inches beyond the bottom riser.
text: Handrail continuity: handrails should be continuous - that is a hand can slide along the rail without interruption from above the top riser to above the bottom riser; handrails can be interrupted at a newell post
text: For instance, the requirement that handrails be continuous all the way down is common sense.
text: Handrail continuity: handrails should be continuous - that is a hand can slide along the rail without interruption from above the top riser to above the bottom riser; handrails can be interrupted at a newel post at the ends of the stairway.
text: Yes handrails should be continuous.