Pierce Annex

University of California at Riverside
Site Evaluation Survey
Report: UCR P5508 Pierce Annex in Riverside, CA
900 University Avenue
95. Stairway Handrails - North Stairwell on the 1st Floor at Pierce Annex.
Memo:
Areas noted in compliance:
Handrails are provided on both sides and are continuous for the full length of the stairway.
1-1/4” to 1-1/2” handgrip portion or cross section equivalent or the shape provides an equivalent gripping surface.
1-1/2” clearance provided between rail and wall.
Handrails do not rotate in their fittings.
Wall or adjacent surface is free of sharp or abrasive elements.
Ends of rails are rounded or returned smoothly to wall or floor.
Handrail is smooth with no sharp edges.
Handrails do not protrude into pathways.
Inner rails that double back or turn are continuous.
Areas not meeting new construction standards:
Rails are 34” - 38” above stair nosing. (32” - 32-1/2” high.)
12” minimum level extension beyond top nosing (parallel with the ground or floor surface) before being returned. (9”.)
12” plus one tread width level extension beyond bottom nosing (parallel with the ground or floor surface) before being
returned. (Tread - 9”+.)
Recommendation:
Raise/Lower existing handrail height.
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