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University of California at Riverside<br />

Site Evaluation Survey<br />

Report: UCR P5508 <strong>Pierce</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> in Riverside, CA<br />

900 University Avenue<br />

63. Stairway Handrails - Southeast Entrance on the 1st Floor to <strong>Pierce</strong><br />

<strong>Annex</strong>.<br />

Memo:<br />

Two stair cases.<br />

Areas noted in compliance:<br />

Handrails are provided on both sides and are continuous for the full length of the stairway.<br />

1-1/4” to 1-1/2” handgrip portion or cross section equivalent or the shape provides an equivalent gripping surface.<br />

1-1/2” clearance provided between rail and wall.<br />

Handrails do not rotate in their fittings.<br />

Wall or adjacent surface is free of sharp or abrasive elements.<br />

Ends of rails are rounded or returned smoothly to wall or floor.<br />

Handrail is smooth with no sharp edges.<br />

Handrails do not protrude into pathways.<br />

Areas not meeting new construction standards:<br />

Rails are 34” - 38” above stair nosing. (33” high.)<br />

12” minimum level extension beyond top nosing (parallel with the ground or floor surface) before being returned. (9”.)<br />

12” plus one tread width level extension beyond bottom nosing (parallel with the ground or floor surface) before being<br />

returned. (9”+ tread.)<br />

Recommendation:<br />

Raise/Lower existing handrail height.<br />

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