mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
The question is does it meet code?
-
Welcome to the new and improved Building Code Forum. We appreciate you being here and hope that you are getting the information that you need concerning all codes of the building trades. This is a free forum to the public due to the generosity of the Sawhorses, Corporate Supporters and Supporters who have upgraded their accounts. If you would like to have improved access to the forum please upgrade to Sawhorse by first logging in then clicking here: Upgrades
Does This Meet Code?
- Thread starter mtlogcabin
- Start date
mark handler
SAWHORSE
Who's code?mtlogcabin said:The question is does it meet code?
What code?
What country?
In the US? No
Last edited by a moderator:
mark handler
SAWHORSE
Handrails for stairs not compliant
Some steps appear to be in disrepair
Website picture is linked to is in the United Kingdom
Some steps appear to be in disrepair
Website picture is linked to is in the United Kingdom
ADAguy
Registered User
No contrasting stripes at nosings, no intermediate handrail
mark handler
SAWHORSE
Can't quite see if there are contrasting stripes at nosings....ADAguy said:
MASSDRIVER
Registered User
It's just some old granite slab (maybe pre cast concrete) steps with ramp material laying on top. Probably installed during the Black Plague.
Historical. Discrimination allowed (in the U.S.).
Brent.
Historical. Discrimination allowed (in the U.S.).
Brent.
steveray
SAWHORSE
I am sure it doesn't meet current code, but it doesn't necessarily have to...Is it a MOE stair?
1001.3 Maintenance. Means of egress shall be maintained in accordance with the International Fire Code. [F]
SECTION 1030 MAINTENANCE OF THE MEANS OF EGRESS
1030.1 General. The means of egress for buildings or portions thereof shall be maintained in accordance with this section.
1030.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency when the areas served by such exits are occupied. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.
1030.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice.
1001.3 Maintenance. Means of egress shall be maintained in accordance with the International Fire Code. [F]
SECTION 1030 MAINTENANCE OF THE MEANS OF EGRESS
1030.1 General. The means of egress for buildings or portions thereof shall be maintained in accordance with this section.
1030.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency when the areas served by such exits are occupied. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.
1030.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice.