Do we need to install handrail for section 8 inspection
We have a rental house to ready for Section 8 inspection. We checked online and it seems if there are 4 or more steps, a handrail is required. There are 5 steps outside the house and we are wondering if we really need to install the handrail to pass the inspection. The picture of the outside steps is below:
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@Zak Hou over 3 steps by code you need a hand rail. Doesn't matter if it is section 8 or not. An inspector should pick up on that and tell you in his report that it needs to be on. It can also be as simple as a 2x4 though. As long as they can get their hand on it to hold on to. Code for a railing is 36" + or - 3" if you were looking to do it yourself.