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What Wrong with this Picture: Missing Railing

 

Spiral Staircase with Missing Railing

ANSWER: Missing Railing

Watch your step! There are several things wrong in this picture… The spiral staircase to the attic does not have a hand rail, which is a major safety hazard. The top portion of the staircase is also missing a guard rail. Someone could easily fall down these stairs. But that’s not all! That square on the wall behind the staircase is the attic scuttle access. Good luck getting in there! The attic scuttle access should be re-located to a safer place for easier access.

Submitted by Dan Schenkel on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 10:03am
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Comments

I agree with Steev. Custom

Submitted by Zachary Schreck (not verified) on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 10:39am.
I agree with Steev. Custom spiral stairs are much better because safety and comfort are always being considered in constructing and installing them.

That staircase is very

Submitted by Steev Brain (not verified) on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 7:53am.
That staircase is very accident-prone indeed. Maybe it's time they consider custom spiral staircase for they save spaces altogether.
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