4 step rule

Does the 4 step handrail requirement apply to exterior steps ??

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EXTERIOR STEPS… YES.

Those in the photo… technically YES, but… NO, not until after the lawsuit when someone trips and falls and injures themselves.

Even if it weren’t required, is there less of a danger of falling just because of the location of the steps? Regardless of code, if it’s a safety hazard I’d report on it.

There appears to be significant run deviation which is a trip hazard in itself. Call it out…

I would call out the different run measurements but that is all since there is not a drop off of 30 inches.