what is a type B handrail
This probably refers to a handrail that doesn't meet with the current building code standards.
The cast of Handrail - 2013 includes: Elora Espano as Anna Ross Pesigan as Diego
No. You need balusters to support the handrails and make the whole structure strong.
The post actually is the banister. The fat bit that you slide your hand on is called a handrail or a balustrade.
In the US, building codes require that handrail be located between 34 and 38 inches above the stair nosing.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, certain requirements must be met in order for an area to be considered to be considered acceptable in terms of accessibility for people with disabilities. The required height for a handrail on a set of stairs is that the top of the handrail must be between 34 and 38 inches above the stair nosing.
4"
yes
A 'Newel'
carpet handrail
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