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Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department ofChapter 296-307 - Safety standards for agricultureINDOOR OPERATIONS
Part O - Walking Working Surfaces; Fixed Industrial Stairs; Aerial Manlifts
Section 296-307-26030 - Requirements that apply to railings and handrails on fixed stairs

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-26030

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Section 296-307-26030 - Requirements that apply to railings and handrails on fixed stairs

Standard railings must be provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms. Handrails must be provided on at least one side of closed stairways, preferably on the right side descending. Stair railings and handrails must be installed according to WAC 296-307-250.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-26030

Amended by WSR 21-04-128, Filed 2/2/2021, effective 3/8/2021

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040. 98-24-096, § 296-307-26030, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-26030, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. 96-22-048, § 296-306A-26030, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.