NH09
Silver Member
I have a contractor in town who built two 32" wide stairways off a new deck. I believe the code (2009 IRC) is clear that they need to be 36" wide min. Is anyone out there aware of any exceptions?
Initially it was interpreted that the stairway width, both below and above the handrail needed to be 36" minimum, with the exception that the handrails could protrude into that space. After consulting others on this forum, as well as revisiting the code section the answer is clear, and no further discussion is necessary.Robert Ellenberg said:NH09--" However there are differing opinions here in the department and further discussion will be necessary." Please share with us what those contrary opinions are and the basis for them.