Handrail extensions at the top and bottom of a stair run require specific clearances and horizontal lengths to comply with accessibility codes. The top handrail extension extends horizontally past the top riser by twelve inches minimum. The bottom handrail extension continues past the bottom riser by a distance equal to twelve inches plus one tread depth, with the return terminating gracefully back toward the support post.
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