Yeah, I knew about the baby head rule, but vertical balusters spaced that close together just wasn't the look I wanted in there. I think I really would install clear panels before I'd do that.
I thought the 2x6's standing on edge would provide the finger hold on the handrail though. The portion sticking up above the 2x4's laying on top of the 4x4 supports is about 2x2. I actually stole that design from a handrail inside the house. I was specifically thinking of my Father and FIL using those stairs when I built them. They both need two handrails for support.
I hope there weren't any serious code deficiencies. PM me if you want. When I compare what I built to the rest of the house where most of the living area is, I think overall it's more compliant. For example, I could make those stairs and railings in the garage code compliant (and less attractive in the process), but the spiral stairs inside the house that kids are more likely to use would still have balusters spaced so far apart I could fit between them.
I also hope I haven't left anyone with the impression that I live in a lawless area, because I don't. It's not even what most would consider remote. It is isolated from the rest of the community I live in because of what's around it though, and there are advantages and disadvantages to that. Being unnoticed and therefore left alone is an advantage. Not having access to some municipal services is a disadvantage.
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