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Old 06-12-2007, 12:49 AM
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Default Handrailing on porch
We've added a new porch to the front of our house, but I'm wondering if we have to add handrailings. The porch isn't that high. What's the ruling? Does anyone know?
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Old 07-13-2007, 09:47 PM
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I am not to sure. I imagine that if there is one that it might be different in each area. I don't think you have to have one here thought. Not sure though.
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Old 07-14-2007, 08:11 AM
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Most do have rules about that. I would recommend putting them up anyhow, especially since weather could make things "slippery" etc.. Just as a safety precaution.
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Old 07-26-2007, 03:51 PM
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We've added a new porch to the front of our house, but I'm wondering if we have to add handrailings. The porch isn't that high. What's the ruling? Does anyone know?
As I'm a handsome blacksmith and put railings up quite a lot, I kinda think that the law states that any height over 600mm requires a rail.

That's what I think anyhow.
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Old 08-01-2007, 06:35 AM
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I think that is based on your preference? If you want one there then you can put one there if you don't then don't but some porches don't look right with rails on them.
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Old 08-03-2007, 09:24 PM
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I never thought of that but yes with the snow I would definently want a railing but I do agree that some just don't look right when there is a railing.
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