WayneBTW
Registered User
I've been looking all over the internet for an answer to this and cannot find answers. Is it legal to have something like this but permanently setup as a main entrance to a raised/stilted house? (In Georgia, USA)
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BUILDING CODE/EGRESS LAWS QUESTION
FLSTF01
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No, not acceptable to the IRC. You must meet the requirements of section 311, including a landing at the top.
Agree with @FLSTF01. That would be a ships ladder.
Exception: Ship's ladders are allowed to be used as an element of a means of egress for lofts, mezzanines and similar areas of 200 gross square feet (18.6 m2) or less that do not provide exclusive access to a kitchen or bathroom.
2018 GA Residential Code - R311.7.12 Ship's Ladders
Ship's ladders shall not be used as an element of a means of egress. Ship's ladders shall be permitted provided that a required means of egress stairway or ramp serves the same space at each adjoining level or where a means of egress is not required. The clear width at and below the handrails shall be not less than 20 inches.Exception: Ship's ladders are allowed to be used as an element of a means of egress for lofts, mezzanines and similar areas of 200 gross square feet (18.6 m2) or less that do not provide exclusive access to a kitchen or bathroom.
mtlogcabin
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The problem is what you are calling it. It could just be tree stand if it is on a rural piece of property.
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And they call that hunting. There's a reason that the snipers sit alone.The problem is what you are calling it. It could just be tree stand if it is on a rural piece of property.
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