Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
14.17
Condition
EXTERIOR WOOD HANDRAILS HAVE SLIVERS
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Handrail surfaces meant to be touched shall not have slivers that prevent the handrails from being grasped.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear is excluded from warranty.
Action
Handrails not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
This condition is warranted only where there is a demonstrated defect in work or material supplied by the builder. Small slivers can develop from weathering and can be easily removed by sanding as part of normal home maintenance. See Also: 14.15 EXTERIOR DECK RAILING IS SHAKY