According to the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act, all commercial and public areas must have structural parameters that make it easy for people with disabilities to easily access them. One of these requirements is the installation of handrails. A stainless steel handrail is one of the best handrails to install.

Advantages Of Stainless Steel Handrails

Size: the Americans with disabilities act requires that handrails be between 1.25 and 1.5 inches in diameter. The act also requires that the handrails be installed on a solid wall. After installation, there should be a 1.5-inch gap between the wall and the handrail. Since a stainless steel handrail comes in different sizes, you will be able to get the right size that complies with the laid down requirements.

Strength: the act goes further and mentions that the handrail should be able to withstand 1112 newtons of bending, shear stress and tensile. Any fasteners used in attaching the handrail to the wall should also be able to withstand this pressure. A stainless steel handrail is strong thus able to withstand the high pressure.

The act stipulates that a handrail should be free of sharp protrusions or abrasive elements. The edges should have a minimum radius of 1/8th inch. The cool thing is that many stainless steel manufacturers create very smooth designs that can't injure people.

Usage: handrails are required in different areas such as bathroom and stairs. When installing the handrails you should ensure that the bars are 33-36 inches from the floor.

A stainless steel handrail is ideal as you can use it on a wide range of applications. When installing the handrail in the bathroom you should paint or coat it in order to prevent corrosion.

Types of Stainless steel handrails

Stairway: the handrail extends along walkways parallel to the ground or incline. If the handrail is adjacent a wall there should be a 1½-inch gap between it and the wall. It should also be 15 inches above the ground and be continuous.

Grab bar: this is a shortened handrail that is found in restrooms. It aids in helping a handicapped person to lift himself/herself on and off the toilet seat.

Suicide proof: they are common in hospitals (in psychiatric wards). They usually have a metal sheet that extends from the inside of the handrail into the adjacent wall. This is to prevent patients from tying a rope or anything else to hang themselves.

Conclusion

When buying the handrail always ensure that it complies with Americans with disabilities act. For ideal results, you should buy it from a reputable seller who will not only sell it to you, but will also give you advice on how to install it professionally.

Stainless steel railing is suitable for indoor and outdoor spaces. The same goes for stainless steel handrail bracket they can be installed on a stairs deck or on an interior stairs