Handrails Don't Show Compliance With Florida Fire Prevention Code, 1420 Pennsylvania Ave

 

Handrails Don't Show Compliance With Florida Fire Prevention Code, 1420 Pennsylvania Ave


Reinspection Required 11/26/2024


The customer was advised the guards and handrails don't show compliance with Florida Fire Prevention Code 101, 7th Edition (7.2.2.4). Guards shall be 42 in. after finished floor (7.2.2.4.6.2). New handrails shall be not less than 34 in. and not more than 38 in. (7.2.2.4.5.1). A 6 in. sphere shall not be able to pass through the triangular opening (7.2.2.4.6.3). Handrails shall return to the floor, wall, or newel posts (7.2.2.4.5.9). New handrails that are not continuous between flights shall extend horizontally not less than 12 in. beyond the top riser, and continue for to slope for a depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser (7.2.2.4.5.10). Inside handrails shall be continuous between flights at landings as per Florida Fire Prevention Code 101, 7th Edition (7.2.2.4.2) Fire inspector shall reinspect the scope of work to verify compliance with Florida Fire Prevention Code 101, 7th Edition, 7.2.2.4.