1. Front and Rear Steps Replacements Remove existing railings, deck boards, and steps and dispose of materials. Reinstall handrail between 34-38” from the nose of the stair tread. Reinstall steps up to the height of the deck with a width of 48”. Ensure steps have a rise of no more than 8” and a run of no less than 9”. Reinstall deck boards with boards approximately 6” wide and 1” thick. Porch decks will be replaced with non-decay material, size and material profile will be replicated. Replacement railings will meet code and appropriate neighborhood railing styles. Replaced structural components will be non-decay type material and replicated to original conditions as best possible. All load bearing components will have locally approved footings. When replacing structural porch components, a local building permit is required. Handrails will be present on one side of all interior and exterior steps or stairways with more than two risers and guard rails around porches or platforms over 30" above the adjacent ground level and will meet state and local codes. Handrails and guard rails will conform to the style of similar components in the neighborhood. In non-historic structures, wood decking and steps may be replaced with non-decay type material. New steps will be constructed from pressure treated wood, concrete, or other environmentally friendly non-decay type material.
