§ 1117-59. Railings.

1117-59.1 Balconies, porches and decks: All exposed sides of balconies, porches and decks more than 30 inches above the adjacent grade line shall have effective railings, guards, walls or panels. Such protective feature shall be not less than 30 inches high. The design of such protective feature shall be as conditions require for reasonable safety for those using the area.

1117-59.2 Inside stairs: All inside stairs more than four risers high shall have a substantial handrail on each side of same, except that for stairs 44 inches or less in width, where a handrail is required on one side only of the stairs if a wall, conforming balustrade, or guard is on the other side of the stairs.

1117-59.3 Outside stairs: All outside stairs more than four risers high normally used for ingress shall have a substantial handrail on at least one side.

1117-59.4 Height of railing: Handrails shall be not less than 30 inches nor more than 38 inches above the nosings of treads or landings.

1117-59.5 Areaways: Areaways over 24 inches in vertical depth shall be provided with protective grills, railings not less than 30 inches high, or by other means affording equivalent protection to persons.

1117-59.6 Walls: When retaining walls with a difference in grade level on either side of the wall in excess of four feet are located closer than two feet to a walk, path, parking lot or driveway on the high side, such retaining walls shall be provided with a 42-inch high guardrail constructed in accordance with Sections 1003.2.12 through 1003.2.12.2 OBC, or other approved protective measure.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 67-1996, eff. Apr. 5, 1996; a. Ord. No. 357-1998, eff. Oct. 16, 1998; a. Ord. No. 59-2002, eff. March 28, 2002)