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handrails: Home Improvements - 02/21/08 11:24 AM
I recently came upon this home improvement during a home inspection.  By just looking at it, it looks quite nice and has provided a nice space in the backyard where there used to be a slope.  However...
There are quite a few problems with this new patio.
1.  The patio is over 30-inches high and therefore needs guard rails.  This is especially important when small children are present.
2.  There are 5-steps therefore a hand rail is needed.  This is also a safety issue in case someone loses their balance while going up the stairs.  Hand rails also help the elderly and those with physical limitations.
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