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stair tread width

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    IBC 2006 Section 1009 Stairways Exception 1- 36" width allowed for occupant load less than 50

    This is an existing apartment complex going through remediation repair for existing stairways. Each building is 3 stories high, with two-2 bedroom dwellings on each floor and each floor is served by two stairways one at each end. Each floor occupant load is based on R-2 occupancy of 200 sf per...
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