Jeff Beck Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 From today's inspection. Client has young children. House has a finished basement where the children will play. One side of the stairs leading to the basement is open for the final five stairs. Click to Enlarge 27.28 KB This appears to me to be a safety issue, where a kid could fall. Am I being too picky? Or should I recommend that a railing be installed? Thanks! Jeff
Brandon Whitmore Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 I'd start recommending a guard once the drop off meets the 30" mark.
RobC Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 It doesn't appear...it is I'd recommend a guardrail at the unprotected side and extending the handrail the full length of the staircase. Did you measure the first riser? It looks high to me.
Jeff Beck Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks everyone! Rob, I did measure the bottom riser and it's 7-3/8" I think that the picture makes it look higher. Jeff
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