Stairs you can't have

[bill1952]

Is this where "Fall Between the Cracks" comes from?

You would have to be a Gymnast to climb these.
Coming down, is even more daunting

Looks easy compared to a canoe portage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

 

[Genduct]

Looks easy compared to a canoe portage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

A "Jersey Guy" would certainly understand being Up A Creek Without a Paddle!

 

[bill1952]

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[bill1952]

This one's great.

 

[bill1952]

These are neat.

 

[Genduct]

I especially like the Invisible handrail, risers and balustrades.
even if this is Not the main exit method, This can't be Code Compliant

 

[bill1952]

This can't be Code Compliant

Agree. Though I doubt this or many of the others posted are in the US or Canada.

 

[Yankee Chronicler]

This one's great.

That's an innovative variation of a classic alternating-tread stair, which is still allowed under certain circumstances.

Alternating tread stairs were fairly common in early New England houses. They save floor space.

 

[bill1952]

That's an innovative variation of a classic alternating-tread stair, which is still allowed under certain circumstances.

Alternating tread stairs were fairly common in early New England houses. They save floor space.

Good observation. I used one in the technical production area if a theatre once - just once - and learned fast theatre technicians hate them. Easier to carry a toolbox or spotlight up and down a ladder than an alternating tread device. They are awkward, even empty handed.

 

[Yankee Chronicler]

Good observation. I used one in the technical production area if a theatre once - just once - and learned fast theatre technicians hate them. Easier to carry a toolbox or spotlight up and down a ladder than an alternating tread device. They are awkward, even empty handed.

Yes, extremely awkward. IMHO a ship's ladder is better in most applications, if allowed.

 

[Genduct]

That's an innovative variation of a classic alternating-tread stair, which is still allowed under certain circumstances.

Alternating tread stairs were fairly common in early New England houses. They save floor space.

my "take " on that longstanding design is it emulates a ladder more than following the "stair geometry requirements

PS, if you are reviewing Legacy Fire Escapes, do understand, that the Ladder Approach was the clear basis of the original design, in the big cities, at the Real turn of the Century

 

[Genduct]

Yes, extremely awkward. IMHO a ship's ladder is better in most applications, if allowed.

Agreed, except with the thread being wider, you need the 16 plus inch height so your toe doesn't catch on the way up

you are certainly right because you do have to come down like a ladder

 

[bill1952]

I was at a code hearing when it was proposed to be added as an "alternating tread stair" and there was enough opposition that "stair" modified to "device".

 

[Inspector Gift]

Another. At least it's illuminated.

Nice Plant Shelves!!

 

[bill1952]

Could be considerd continuous.