Installation Guide

STEP FOUR
For mid rail placement, measure from the top of the stair
tread up to a height of 21 inches and mark the post
(See Figure 6).
Federal OSHA Standard 1926.1052(c)(4)(i) states:
Midrails, when used, shall be located at a height midway
between the top edge of the stairrail system and the
stairway steps (See Figure 7).
For top rail placement, attach the top rail flush with the
top of the 42 inch post.
Federal OSHA Standard 1926.1052(c)(7) states:
When the top edge of a stairrail system also serves as a
handrail, the height of the top edge shall be not more
than 37 inches (94 cm) nor less than 36 inches (91.5
cm) from the upper surface of the stairrail system to the
surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at
the forward edge of the tread (See Figure 8).
ATTACH MID RAILS AND TOP RAILS TO THE POSTS
Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8
MANUFACTURER CERTIFIES
CONFORMANCE TO
OSHA
REQUIREMENTS