Stair on the landing

[Jini Anderson]

So we rented a house for a vacation and the stairs didn’t stop at the bottom. There is an actual stair on the floor itself. What are the regulations regarding stairs in residential homes?

 

[classicT]

So we rented a house for a vacation and the stairs didn’t stop at the bottom. There is an actual stair on the floor itself. What are the regulations regarding stairs in residential homes?

Welcome to the forum Jini.

Do you have a picture that you can share a link to? Unless you upgrade to a paid member, you cannot post directly, but a link will work.

Did someone trip and fall? We get a number of folks who fly by here looking to see if a they can make a lawsuit out of something like this.

As for code, landings are required as such in Florida.

R311.7.6 Landings for Stairways
There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of each stairway. The width perpendicular to the direction of travel shall be not less than the width of the flight served. Landings of shapes other than square or rectangular shall be permitted provided that the depth at the walk line and the total area is not less than that of a quarter circle with a radius equal to the required landing width. Where the stairway has a straight run, the depth in the direction of travel shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm).

Exceptions:

1. A floor or landing is not required at the top of an interior flight of stairs, including stairs in an enclosed garage, provided that a door does not swing over the stairs.
2. See Section R311.3 for exterior doors where a step down is provided.

 

[Msradell]

I'm having trouble picturing what you're talking about? As TY said, a picture would be very helpful.

 

[dmal70]

Wow! I never knew there were codes for these.

 

[ADAguy]

Surley you jest? All stairs for residential and commercial use must comply with code minimums/maxiums for rise/run/width & handrails