§ 13.06.311. Section R311.7.8.3—Grip Size—Amended.  


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  •  To allow Type III handrails with a perimeter greater than 6¼ inches (160mm) whose greater cross sectional area is perpendicular to the vertical face of the guardrail shall have a graspable finger recess on the underside of the outer profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of ¾ inch (19mm) measured horizontally from the exterior face of the handrail and achieve a depth of at least 5/16 inch (8mm), and extend the entire length of the handrail on both sides of the stairway.

(Ord. No. 6100, § 2, 11-8-2010).