Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
We just moved on to the 2015 IRC and I am asking if this code section is for folding attic stairways?
R311.7.12 Ships ladders. Ships ladders shall not be used
as an element of a means of egress. Ships 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.
R311.7.12.1 Treads of ships ladders. Treads shall
have a depth of not less than 5 inches (127 mm). The
tread shall be projected such that the total of the tread
depth plus the nosing projection is not less than 81/2
inches (216 mm). The riser height shall be not more
than 91/2 inches (241 mm).
R311.7.12.2 Handrails of ships ladders. Handrails
shall be provided on both sides of ships ladders and
shall comply with Sections R311.7.8.2 to R311.7.8.4.
Handrail height shall be uniform, not less than 30 inches
(762 mm) and not more than 34 inches (864 mm).
R311.7.12 Ships ladders. Ships ladders shall not be used
as an element of a means of egress. Ships 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.
R311.7.12.1 Treads of ships ladders. Treads shall
have a depth of not less than 5 inches (127 mm). The
tread shall be projected such that the total of the tread
depth plus the nosing projection is not less than 81/2
inches (216 mm). The riser height shall be not more
than 91/2 inches (241 mm).
R311.7.12.2 Handrails of ships ladders. Handrails
shall be provided on both sides of ships ladders and
shall comply with Sections R311.7.8.2 to R311.7.8.4.
Handrail height shall be uniform, not less than 30 inches
(762 mm) and not more than 34 inches (864 mm).