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3 feet
The ideal height is 33" with an acceptable range of 3". In other words it can be anywhere between 30" and 36" above the nose of the tread to the top of the rail. But if you want to be sure and be "legal" in your area, check with the local building inspector.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThis would vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction depending on local building codes, and cannot be answered wtih any generalized response.
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