Handrail — Edge-guard fitting
Category: Edge-guard fitting
Ergonomic grip element mounted on or beside the railing.
The handrail is the ergonomic upper element of a railing or a separate rail mounted on the wall. It serves as a walking aid and must be comfortable to grip – typical round profiles are 40 to 50 mm in diameter. Its height is measured vertically from the leading edge of the tread and is usually 90 cm for railing handrails, up to 110 cm for parapet handrails with larger fall heights. Depending on placement, it is called a railing handrail, wall handrail or parapet handrail. At changes of direction on landings and within curved flights, handrail wreath pieces provide a flowing transition in place of an angled joint. DIN 18065 requires at least one handrail; DIN 18040 for accessible construction calls for handrails on both sides, extending 30 cm beyond the bottom and top step. Handrails are typically made from solid wood, steel, stainless steel or combinations thereof.
Related terms
Related terms: Railing, Wall Handrail, Wreath Piece, Fall Protection, Accessibility.