IRC Non-Rectangular Stair Landings

[Glenn]

I try to share code education in a positive way to non-code-loving people in my Know The Code column in Fine Homebuilding Magazine. The 2012 IRC included a new provision for maximum freedom in stair landing design and I explain it in this month's article.

Problem-Solving Through Stair Landings - Fine Homebuilding

International Residential Code requirements for intermediate and odd-shaped stair landings.

www.finehomebuilding.com

I just finished a session video for a new On-Demand course at BuildingCodeCollege.com and thought I'd share the clip that visually supports this article and code subject.

Contractors, the more you learn code, the more you learn what what you CAN do. Inspectors, the more you learn the absolute minimum standard, the more you support the line that balances safety and liberty. Thank you.

 

[ADAguy]

The "key" to your comments are "Home" and residential Glenn. the clear width in commercial of a stair must be maintained floor to floor.

 

[Glenn]

The "key" to your comments are "Home" and residential Glenn. the clear width in commercial of a stair must be maintained floor to floor.

Posted in the IRC part of the forum, but I fixed the title. IBC egress is a way, way different animal, of course. And of course you know I know that...

 

[ADAguy]

True Glenn but your diagram appeared to be of a commercial stair.

 

[mark handler]

 

[Glenn]

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I know it looks that way, if this were a winder tread. However, this is a landing and the 6 inches does not apply. In my full class that this comes from, the significance and details between winders and weird landings are discussed. This video clip, however, is all about landings only.