We explain stair riser calculations: how to compute custom stair tread & risers based on stair rise & run measurements. We also discuss the allowable variation in stair or step riser height between individual steps in a stairway. Because more people are injured by trips and falls than other ...
According to Section R311.7.5, you must provide a landing for any stairway that rises higher than 12 feet. The landing should have the same width as the stairway and extend 3 feet in the direction of travel. The landing should construct it as a free-standing deck, with all the appropriat...
Components of fire escape stairways shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. Fire escape stairways and balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot (4.78 kN/m2). Fire escape stairways and balconies shall be provided with a top a...
General Stair Features (clearances, max stair height, stair angle, stair railing code requirements, stairway width, etc) Tread and Riser Features (minimum tread depth, maximum riser height, tread and riser tolerances, nosing radius, riser types, etc) Handrail, Stair Rail, and Guardrail Features ...
Ships ladder code requirements: Both IBC standards & OSHA ships ladder requirements explained (including tread & handrail ship ladder design guidelines)
Every flight of stairs that contains four or more steps shall have at least one handrail, and every open portion of a stair, porch, landing, or balcony that is 30 inches above grade shall have guardrails. Guardrails shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting all ...
1. The side of a stairway, landing or ramp which has a guard or handrail, including balusters or in-fill panels, complying with the provisions of Sections 1013 and 1607.7; and 2. The plane of the glass is greater than 18 inches (457 mm) from the railing. 4958 Stout Drive #119...
Q&A on codes & specifications for stair rails or stair guards: This article explains and illustrates the requirements for a stair guard along the open side of steps and stairways. We explain the difference between a stair rail and a handrail and their different requirements, and we describe usi...
HANDRAIL CONTINUITY HANDRAIL EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS HANDRAILING STRENGTH RAILING CODES & STANDARDS - home SNAG HAZARDS on STAIRWAYS STAIR TREAD DIMENSIONS Suggested citation for this web page HANDRAIL EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS at InspectApedia.com - online encyclopedia of building & environmental inspection, tes...