jpowell
Bronze Member
Is a building permit required for exterior stairs or ramps that are not specifically tied to a building exit? I have been trying to determine just where the IBC 2009 stops as far as requiring permits. It seems like any commercial stair or ramp that would require handrails or guards under the code would require a building permit.
An example: a 4 riser exterior stair at a commercial building that is part of a sidewalk path - and this sidewalk is not a direct part of the building's mean of egress. The stair would need to be safe even though it is not needed for exiting from the building. Such as a pedestrian plaza between mixed use buildings.
Another example: A city's public works department installs a stair to traverse down from a sidewalk to the road. Do they need to get a building permit?
Thanks in advance for the thoughts.
An example: a 4 riser exterior stair at a commercial building that is part of a sidewalk path - and this sidewalk is not a direct part of the building's mean of egress. The stair would need to be safe even though it is not needed for exiting from the building. Such as a pedestrian plaza between mixed use buildings.
Another example: A city's public works department installs a stair to traverse down from a sidewalk to the road. Do they need to get a building permit?
Thanks in advance for the thoughts.