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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER P - PHYSICAL SITE
SECTION/RULE §748.3305 - What are the requirements for handrails, railings, and stairway and stairwell landings?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

(a) Each ramp, stairway, and steps exceeding two steps must have a well-secured handrail. Stairs must have a minimum width of 36 inches.(b) Each porch or deck that has over an 18-inch drop must have a well-secured railing.(c) If a door opens directly to a stairway, the door must be a minimum of 34 inches wide. There must be a landing between the door and the stairs. The landing must be wide enough to allow the door to open and a person to safely step on to the landing while closing the door.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3305 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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