ARE Study Review

Handrails at the bottom of stairs shall extend ____________. A. 12 inches B. 12 inches plus extend the slope for a horizontal distance the depth of one tread C. 18 inches D. the depth of one tread Answer B. 12 inches plus extend the slope for a horizontal distance the depth of one tread ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Exterior stairs require handrails where icy conditions exist or when more than how many risers exist? Answer Provide handrails over 4 risers. ARE 4.0 exam study: SPD

What is the maximum handrail projection permitted on both sides of a run of stairs? (not to be confused with handrail extension, which is the extension of a handrail beyond the last tread) Answer 4 1/2 inches maximum, which is compatible with accessibility provisions of ADAAG. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Which of the following ramp slopes requires handrails? I. 1:20 II. 1:15 III. 1:12 IV. 1:8 A. I only B. I, II C. III, IV D. II, III, IV Answer Answer D: ramps with a slope of 1:15 or more require handrails. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD