Jeff Beck Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I would recommend a railing to be installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd start recommending a guard once the drop off meets the 30" mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd recommend a railing for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Beck Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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