Attic Safety Handrail Framing
Some attic stairs and floors don't have handrails for safety.
If you're doing an attic conversion or are
thinking about safety, you should install a safety handrail or
guardrail.
These guardrail should be at least 42 inches
tall to provide adequate safety for everyone.
Most older homes with a stairway leading up to
the attic, will not have a safety handrail if the situation is
like the picture above. These handrails can be installed if you think
there's going to be a problem, with people using the attic or
the stairway.
Most of of the time these attic storage areas have doors and
these doors can be locked somehow to prevent other people from
entering the attic. This would be especially useful for young
children, who might start spending time up there, as another
place to play for hide from their parents.
The more people that have access and use this storage area, the
greater the chances of someone falling and getting hurt.
You could always build a safety handrail with some 2 x 4's and
plywood. This could be quite inexpensive and at the
same time provide safety for anyone using the attic.