RE-OCCUPANCY PERMIT INSPECTIONS

1. Building Exterior & Lot

Check stair risers, treads, handrails.

Sections 303.10, 304.4 & 304.5

Deteriorated, damaged, loose or missing risers, treads, handrails & guardrails shall be repaired/replaced. New handrails shall be 34” to 38” above the nose of the stair tread or floor. New guardrails shall be 36” minimum height. Stair risers shall maintain the same height and treads the same depth for the length of the stairs so as to avoid a tripping hazard.

RE-OCCUPANCY PERMIT INSPECTIONS

1. Building Exterior & Lot

Check for correctly installed guardrails.

Sections 303.12 & 304.5

Examples of a loose and damaged guardrail and an acceptable guardrail. New guardrails shall be 36” high where adjacent surfaces are 30” or more below the walking surface. Repair/replaced existing damaged rails.