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Stair to wall clearance

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I'm working on some basement plans and am wondering if this space between the stairs and a wall is considered a hallway? It's 2'8" at the moment, does it need to have 36" clearance? Stairs are pre-existing and wall not moveable due to load bearing pillars. Kevin
 
Is this residential? In some instances, 2'-8" clear may not be sufficient for egress. Probably is here.
 
R311.2 Egress door. Not less than one egress door shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The egress door shall be side-hinged, and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches where measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. The clear height of the door opening shall be not less than 78 inches in height measured from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop. Other doors shall not be required to comply with these minimum dimensions. Egress doors shall be readily openable from inside the dwelling without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
 
ICE said:
R311.2 Egress door. Not less than one egress door shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The egress door shall be side-hinged, and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches where measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. The clear height of the door opening shall be not less than 78 inches in height measured from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop. Other doors shall not be required to comply with these minimum dimensions. Egress doors shall be readily openable from inside the dwelling without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
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Is the door from the first floor considered an egress? Or is this in addition to the door at the top of the stair?

I also have a small 4" step up from difference in concrete levels- anything specific about that? Thanks!
 
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