Section SPS 327.22 - Stairways and elevated areas(1) HANDRAILS. (a) A flight of stairs with more than 3 risers shall be provided with at least one handrail for the full length of the flight.(b) Handrails shall be designed and constructed to withstand a 200 pound load applied in any direction.(c) Exterior handrails shall be constructed of metal, decay resistant or pressure-treated wood, or shall be protected from the weather.(2) GUARDS. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), all openings between floors, and open sides of landings, platforms, balconies, lofts, or porches that are more than 16 inches above grade or a floor shall be protected with guards.(b) For exterior applications, open sides of decks, landings, porches, or similar structures that are more than 24 inches above grade shall be protected with guards. The 24 inch vertical measurement shall be taken from the lowest point within 3 feet horizontally from the edge of the deck, landing, porch, or similar structure.(c) Guards shall be constructed to prevent the through-passage of a sphere with a diameter of 4 3/8 inches, when applying a force of 4 pounds.(d) This subsection does not apply to window wells, egress wells, and retaining walls.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 327.22
Adopted by, EmR1703: emerg. cr., eff. 2-6-17; CR 17-017: cr. Register March 2018 No. 747, eff. 4/1/2018