Top 5 Handrail Installation Defects

[@fmradio42]

Thanks, Do I have to put the handrail brackets into a stud if it's on T1-11 walls?

[@GrantSpoon]

thanks for this video. now I see why we got dinged in our inspection.

[@markdrohan1144]

Great information!

[@bethanyanderson1745]

Really appreciate your informative videos. Do you know if these handrail codes also apply to St Paul? What if I'm preparing to sell a house built in 1920s which is missing handrails to basement and also to 2nd floor? Must they be added to be able to sell the house? The stairs are very narrow and, although ideal, a handrail would be intrusive. If an inspector noted it on his buyer's report and the potential buyer used the handrail installation cost to reduce the asking price, could I dismiss this reduction based on something like "grandfathered in?" I realize it's my prerogative to refuse any reduction but I'd prefer a rational reason, if possible. And, lastly, just out of curiosity, I've noticed online some beautiful modern handrails which were not round but shapes like square or flat horizontally, most made of metal but some exotic wood. Even if graspable, would they not meet code in new construction? Guess I had more questions than I realized! Thank you.

[@mercoid]

This is my situation as well. I have a 1920 house. It has features and odd quirks that would be unthinkable in a home of more recent construction. The home has for the most part been virtually unaltered since, as best as I can tell, minor alterations in the 40’s or 50’s.

[@titohernandez9769]

thanks for the good luck at the end

[@justines8160]

Could you pls tell requirments for how lenght of handrail? Does it need to be continuous from the top riser to the bottom riser of the stairs?

[@danielmontoya652]

Hello - question I really appreciate your answer -- 5 steps stair and on top landing 36 x 36 than on other 10 steps stairs - which will be the correct railing 36” h railing on stairs and landing as well or 36”h on stairs and 42”h on landing Thanks Daniel

[@isabellavision]

1959 house in Saint Paul, handrail to second floor is older style that does not bend to meet the wall. Do they make adapters to fix the existing handrail, or should I plan to replace it at some point? I know I might not have to fix it to sell it, but I never thought about the potential danger to fire fighters and purses/handbags. Also, basement steps handrails often do not have a contiguous wall to connect to, so you might consider an expansion on this theme at some point. If I am going to have a handrail at all, it might as well be safe. Thanks.

[@AVspectre]

Had no idea about the returns. Never lived in a house with that! Not sure if it’s the same in Canada, but I will check the regulations. :)

[@AnneWilkynson]

Perfect 👌 thank you!