Split Landing

[John Anderson]

I have a traditional switch back stairway used for egress in a commercial building. The contractor is proposing to add an additional riser at the intermediate landing. Does this create a winding stair, thus not permitted except within a dwelling unit? This would be similar to an L-Shaped stairway.

 

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[Paul Sweet]

A single riser isn't very safe. I wouldn't see a problem with 2 risers (except for having to make the stair tower a little wider).

 

[steveray]

If there is not a proper landing, then Yes, it would be considered a winder .....

 

[ADAguy]

Trip hazard, did he measure wrong?