1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 149
  5. subpart F
  6. subjgrp 86
  7. § 149.695

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§ 149.695 - What are the requirements for stairways?

Stairways must have at least two courses of rails. The top course must serve as a handrail and be at least 34 inches above the tread.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1504, 1509; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 (75).

SOURCE: USCG-1998-3884, 71 FR 57651, Sept. 29, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 149.695