Handrails/grab bars are extremely important features and shall be designed to be easy to grasp and to provide a firm and comfortable grip so that the hand can slide along the rail without obstruction. Many persons with disabilities rely upon handrails/grab bars to maintain balance or to prevent serious falls. Handrails are used as a locational and mobility aid by persons with visual impairments and as a support for
persons with mobility impairments. The handrail/grab bars shall be securely fixed to the wall. To aid identification, the colour of the handrail/grab bar shall contrast with the wall behind.
B-5.5.2 Specific Requirements for Handrail