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Lessons / Stairs, landings and handrails
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Handrail or guard cap
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A flat 2x6 cap offered as the handrail.
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The rule this lesson teaches
Over 3 risers needs a graspable handrail 865 mm (34 in) to 1.07 m (42 in) above the nosing, no more than about 3 1/2 in across.