Sliding barndoor at the bottom of stairs

[PortlandRenter1089]

I currently live in a room at the top of a flight of stairs, and at the bottom is a sliding barn door without a landing on the interior side. Without the landing, is this legal? Thanks!

It looks similar to this: https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.co...ttom-of-interior-stairs-code-violation.25921/ Only instead of going down to a basement it goes up to an attic landing.

 

[cda]

I currently live in a room at the top of a flight of stairs, and at the bottom is a sliding barn door without a landing on the interior side. Without the landing, is this legal? Thanks!

It looks similar to this: https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.co...ttom-of-interior-stairs-code-violation.25921/ Only instead of going down to a basement it goes up to an attic landing.

Is that your only access to your room?

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

Yes, it is.

 

[ICE]

A bigger issue might be the room located in an attic.

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

Is that not allowed? It's been modified, so there is flooring and a small bathroom.

 

[e hilton]

Is that not allowed? It's been modified, so there is flooring and a small bathroom.

What about a window?

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Was the door recently put in without a permit? Or has it been there a long time?

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

There is a window in the attic. I'm not sure about when the door was put in, it's been there since I've moved in two months ago.

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

Is that your only access to your room?

Sorry, I missed the reply button, But, yes, it is, would that impact things? Thanks!

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

Was the door recently put in without a permit? Or has it been there a long time?

To give more information, I'm not sure how recent the door is. The house is over a 100 years old, and the door looks pretty new.

 

[steveray]

That would be manslaughter when the fatal fire happens here...

 

[cda]

To give more information, I'm not sure how recent the door is. The house is over a 100 years old, and the door looks pretty new.

So how many other renters/ rental rooms in the house??

Do you know if your city regulates/annual permit rental homes??

 

[cda]

Can you either leave the door open all the time

Or if concerned ask owner to remove it while you are renting?

 

[ADAguy]

How many stories is the house?

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

So how many other renters/ rental rooms in the house??

Do you know if your city regulates/annual permit rental homes??

I live in Portland, there are 3 other people renting in the house, as well as an airbnb in the basement. Portland does have regulations for rentals, such as requiring it to be habitable.

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

Can you either leave the door open all the time

Or if concerned ask owner to remove it while you are renting?

I could ask for that, but then my room would not have any privacy. Would something like this require the stairs and doorway to be redone?

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

How many stories is the house?

It sits on a hill, so it's 3-4 stories tall depending if you include the lowest level.

 

[cda]

I live in Portland, there are 3 other people renting in the house, as well as an airbnb in the basement. Portland does have regulations for rentals, such as requiring it to be habitable.

Well if they do annual inspections, or just call and file an anonymous complaint

Sounds like the entire house needs a good look over

 

[cda]

You can do open record request to see if they have a permit:;;

Portland, OR - Airbnb Help Center

www.airbnb.com

Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits (ASTR) - Read Before You Apply

Apply for a short-term rental permit or renew a short-term rental permit. Learn about accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A permits and Type B permits and rental inspections. Get requirements for rental units, vacation rentals, mother-in-law apartments, renting out a bedroom and basement units.

www.portland.gov

 

[cda]

Long term

Residential Rental Registration Program and Schedule R

Annual registration of residential rental units located in Portland is required for residential rental property owners. For most filers, the form is due April 15 each year. View the FAQ here. Download tax form Schedule R and submit it to the Portland Revenue Division.

www.portland.gov

 

[PortlandRenter1089]

Well if they do annual inspections, or just call and file an anonymous complaint

Sounds like the entire house needs a good look over

Thanks! I'll check this out.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

I don't know your local codes. In PA legally you can do anything to a house without a permit as long as it's not something structural or changes to the one required means of egress (front door).

 

[No Soup for you]

Was it like that when you moved in?

Why a problem now?

Probably a not so legal set-up, but if your worried about it why did you move in?

Sounds like maybe getting ready to not pay the "rent" ?

Sorry, Maybe Im a little cynical.

 

[cda]

Was it like that when you moved in?

Why a problem now?

Probably a not so legal set-up, but if your worried about it why did you move in?

Sounds like maybe getting ready to not pay the "rent" ?

Sorry, Maybe Im a little cynical.

Either walk down the stairs in the dark, door closed, and trip over the last few stairs, because of no landing,

Or someone locks the barn door, while he is upstairs.

Sounds like the entire house needs a code intervention.