handrail requirement code
Code Requirements for Handrails at Exterior Stairs. Code requirements for exterior handrails are designed to guarantee health and safety standards for people using stairs. Handrails provide users with support and balance. Code requirements for handrails on exterior stairs are similar to those of inside stairs. Code requirements are a starting point for designers and builders. If the use given to stairs and their context require it, include additional handrails and improve safety measures.