Recent code updates and stricter enforcement mean that a handrail installed at 34 inches instead of 36, or a baluster gap slightly over 4 inches, can now trigger failed inspections and safety risks.

In spite of being in the construction business for more than two decades, we still marvel at the splendor of newly completed home or remodel. Handsome doors, finely crafted cabinets and trim, bright ...

Meeting safety codes and standards Building codes, such as the International Residential Code, set strict requirements for railing height, spacing, and strength to prevent falls and injuries. For ...