I believe the rail is called a banister here in Australia not sure about the rest of the world.:)
Newel posts are used at each end of stair balustrading with spindles or balusters along the length supporting the handrail.
I believe the rail is called a banister here in Australia not sure about the rest of the world.:)
In the US, building codes require that handrail be located between 34 and 38 inches above the stair nosing.
I call it a bannister if it is an indoor one. Outside is just a hand rail or railing.
A 'Newel'
42 inches
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.
The post actually is the banister. The fat bit that you slide your hand on is called a handrail or a balustrade.
Standard minimum railing height is 36" from finished floor, according the the IRC 2003 building code.
what is a type B handrail
According to the building code, handrails are required on both sides of a stair, except for in individual dwelling units, stairways less than 44" wide and stairs having less than four risers. This means you need a handrail on at least one side of any stair more than just a single riser. (This is in addition to the requirement for guardrails if there is a dropoff to the side of the stair.) In a single-family home, DIY setting, you may be able to get away with less, but it would probably be unsafe. I think you will be fine if it is two foot or less that's the code for G.a