The Ontario Building Code | Continuity of Handrails

9.8.7.2. Continuity of handrails

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), at least one required handrail shall be continuous throughout the length of the stair or ramp, including landings, except where interrupted by,

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(b) newel posts at changes in direction.

(2) For stairs or ramps serving a single dwelling unit, at least one required handrail shall be continuous throughout the length of the stair or ramp, except where interrupted by,

Note: On July 1, 2017, Sentence 9.8.7.2.(2) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out "single dwelling unit" in the portion before Clause (a) and substituting "house or an individual dwelling unit". (See: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 83)

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(b) landings, or

(c) newel posts at changes in direction.