When Do I Need a Handrail on Steps? Ontario Homeowner Guide

Diagram Showing Three Risers Between Two Landings And Two Intermediate Treads.

“When do I need a handrail on steps?” In Ontario, the starting point for stairs serving a single dwelling is more than two indoor risers or more than three outdoor risers. Count the vertical rises, not just the surfaces under your feet. Then assess the open edges separately. A short flight can still need a […]