While there is no explicit requirement under the International Residential Code (IRC) for spacing handrail brackets, you should expect to space them evenly. Spacing will typically depend on the length and weight of your handrail. The spacing between handrail brackets can range from three or four feet apart up to seven feet apart, depending on the manufacturer and the materials used.
Properly spacing your handrail brackets impacts the safety and stability of the handrail itself. For instance, if you don’t space the brackets properly, you could end up with a cluster of too many or too few brackets, rendering the handrail unsafe and, therefore, unusable.
Factors to Consider Before & During Spacing
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