Kendra
Registered User
If an exterior door opens onto a landing for exterior stairs (only 4 risers) , how large does that landing need to be? It is a non-ADA entrance.
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Landing Dimensions
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tbz
Silver Member
Not real sure if Philly has a specific code other than PA's UCC,
But Section 1011.6 will provide you with what the state requires based on the online information.
link: 2015 International Building Code - CHAPTER 10 (iccsafe.org)
But Section 1011.6 will provide you with what the state requires based on the online information.
link: 2015 International Building Code - CHAPTER 10 (iccsafe.org)
Width and depth shall be equal to or greater than the minimum width of the stairway, with the depth (parallel to direction of travel) being no less than 48-in.
1011.6 Stairway Landings
There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of each stairway. The width of landings, measured perpendicularly to the direction of travel, shall be not less than the width of stairways served. Every landing shall have a minimum depth, measured parallel to the direction of travel, equal to the width of the stairway or 48 inches (1219 mm), whichever is less. Doors opening onto a landing shall not reduce the landing to less than one-half the required width. When fully open, the door shall not project more than 7 inches (178 mm) into a landing. Where wheelchair spaces are required on the stairway landing in accordance with Section 1009.6.3, the wheelchair space shall not be located in the required width of the landing and doors shall not swing over the wheelchair spaces.
Exception: Where stairways connect stepped aisles to cross aisles or concourses, stairway landings are not required at the transition between stairways and stepped aisles constructed in accordance with Section 1029.
1011.6 Stairway Landings
There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of each stairway. The width of landings, measured perpendicularly to the direction of travel, shall be not less than the width of stairways served. Every landing shall have a minimum depth, measured parallel to the direction of travel, equal to the width of the stairway or 48 inches (1219 mm), whichever is less. Doors opening onto a landing shall not reduce the landing to less than one-half the required width. When fully open, the door shall not project more than 7 inches (178 mm) into a landing. Where wheelchair spaces are required on the stairway landing in accordance with Section 1009.6.3, the wheelchair space shall not be located in the required width of the landing and doors shall not swing over the wheelchair spaces.
Exception: Where stairways connect stepped aisles to cross aisles or concourses, stairway landings are not required at the transition between stairways and stepped aisles constructed in accordance with Section 1029.
ADAguy
Registered User
Door shall not overswing the 48", 3'+ 4' ='s 7' from face of door to edge of landing.
Not a required egress? If so, need to post a sign inside indicating it is not accessible.
Not a required egress? If so, need to post a sign inside indicating it is not accessible.