Wash. Admin. Code § 296-800-25010 - Provide stairs that minimize hazards
(1) You must make sure stairs have
slip-resistant treads.
(2) You must
make sure that stairs with four or more risers have:
(a) Railings on the open sides of all exposed
stairways and stair platforms.
(b)
Handrails on at least one side of closed stairways, preferably on the right
side while descending.
(3) You must provide a platform where doors
or gates open directly on a stairway. The swing of the door must not reduce the
effective width of the platform to less than 20 inches.
Note: |
To see all of the rules for building fixed stairs, refer to WAC 296-24-75011 and 296-24-765 of the General safety and health standard. |
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 01-11-038, § 296-800-25010, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.
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