BUILDING CODE/EGRESS LAWS QUESTION

[WayneBTW]

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)

 

[FLSTF01]

No, not acceptable to the IRC. You must meet the requirements of section 311, including a landing at the top.

 

[classicT]

Agree with @FLSTF01. That would be a ships ladder.

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]

entrance to a raised/stilted house?

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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[ICE]

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.