Door Clearances at Stair Landing

[nealderidder]

On the attached the dashed red lines show the path of egress at the required width for this particular stair. There are some code references included that I think are the most relevant to my question. I had someone ask me if there was any restriction on how close the door (fully open) can be to the first riser going down (the 2'-2" dim on the attached). I can't think of any code provisions that addresses this dimension directly, can you? Do you see anything that doesn't look right about this stair? Don't get too into the weeds, it's not a trick question. I'm not talking about how width is measured relative to handrails or where the stingers are etc. I'm just talking big picture and location of door vs risers.

Thanks!

 

[RLGA]

What you have shown is fine. There is no restriction on the door other than the projection into the pathway when being opened (1/2 max. of required egress width) and the projection of the door in the fully opened position (7 inches max.).

 

[nealderidder]

Thanks Mark, I didn't think so but you never know. It is a bit odd that the language "of required egress width" isn't used for the 7" max projection of the door when open. It should be, shouldn't it?

 

[RLGA]

Thanks Mark, I didn't think so but you never know. It is a bit odd that the language "of required egress width" isn't used for the 7" max projection of the door when open. It should be, shouldn't it?

Who's Mark?

The requirement states "Doors in fully open position shall not reduce a required dimension by more than 7 inches."

The egress width is a required dimension.

 

[nealderidder]

You know, that Mark guy whose name is Ron! Sorry about that.

I don't see that language in my 2019 CBC:





1005.7.1 mentions "required width" but that's not specific to stair landings.

But then there's 1010.1.6 that says "required dimension"

So I guess I just need to look in the right spot!

Thanks Ron