Handrailing on porch

[mamab]

We've added a new porch to the front of our house, but I'm wondering if we have to add handrailings. The porch isn't that high. What's the ruling? Does anyone know?

[tater03]

I am not to sure. I imagine that if there is one that it might be different in each area. I don't think you have to have one here thought. Not sure though.

[cassiem0221]

Most do have rules about that. I would recommend putting them up anyhow, especially since weather could make things "slippery" etc.. Just as a safety precaution.

[dovsyd]

We've added a new porch to the front of our house, but I'm wondering if we have to add handrailings. The porch isn't that high. What's the ruling? Does anyone know?

As I'm a handsome blacksmith and put railings up quite a lot, I kinda think that the law states that any height over 600mm requires a rail.

That's what I think anyhow.

[parise1]

I think that is based on your preference? If you want one there then you can put one there if you don't then don't but some porches don't look right with rails on them.

[tater03]

I never thought of that but yes with the snow I would definently want a railing but I do agree that some just don't look right when there is a railing.