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ADA Graspable Hand Rail Height
Requirements
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¢The 1992 Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) stated that there was to be an absolute dimension of 1½" between a handrail and a wall. Since 2004 guidelines have been regulated across all code requirements to implement the 1½" dimension.
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¢Handrails are located at a height between 34" (864 mm) and 38" (965 mm). In areas where children are the principal users of a building or facility, the 2004 ADAAG recommends that a second set of handrails at a maximum height of 28" (711 mm).
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