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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER PPHYSICAL SITE
DIVISION 1GROUNDS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
RULE §748.3305What are the requirements for handrails, railings, and stairway and stairwell landings?
(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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