HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative approval of handrails08-08-2018
Administrative approval of handrails details
Staff can administratively approve handrails per city code Sec 23-116 (3) to correct an unsafe or
dangerous condition. However, this is tempered against a change in design, material, or outer
appearance of the structure which requires a Certificate of Appropriateness with a public
hearing. Therefore, the administratively approved handrail must be stylistically simplistic.
Staff may approve a handrail with the following specifications on a case by case basis:
1. Handrail to be of black painted metal of ornamental iron components as shown in
photo #1.
2. There shall be no more than two posts on any freestanding handrail.
3. Posts shall be square stock.
4. Use handrail profile as shown in photo #2.
5. Terminate handrail with a lambs tongue return (photo #3.)
6. Handrail to be installed only at steps. No installation is approved on flat or sloped
surfaces.
7. Railing height shall be 34-36” above nosing of steps. Nosing is defined at the
leading front edge of the tread.
8. Staff to visit site and approve location before approval is granted.
1. Detail of freestanding handrail with all parts 2. Profile of rail
3. Detail of lambs tongue return 4. Wall mounted handrail