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Is a landing always required at the top and bottom of stairs?
Friday, June 15, 2018
Yes, a landing is required at the top and bottom of stairs that is at least the width of the stairs and minimum of three feet deep, with two exceptions:
- A landing is not required at the top of an interior flight of stairs, including stairs in an enclosed garage, provided the door does not swing over the stairs. (FBC R311.7.6)
- A landing is not required where a stairway of two or fewer risers (one tread) is located on the exterior side of an exterior door. (FBC R311.3.2)
These citations are from the Residential Edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC), but are also in the International Residential Code (IRC).
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Here’s links to a collection of our other blog posts about STAIRS:
• What do home inspectors check when inspecting stairs?
• When is a railing required at stairs?
• What is the building code for the minimum height of stair steps (risers)?
• When is a nosing required on a stair tread?
• What is the building code requirement for receptacle outlets at stairs and stair landings?
• Are open stair risers acceptable?
• What is the steepest residential stair allowed?
• Why is a single step dangerous in a house?
• Do I need stairs at all exit doors from a mobile home?
• The stairs feel too steep. What's the building code?
• What is the longest stair run allowed?
• What is the lighting requirement for stairs?
• A light is required over a stair after how many steps/risers?
• When is safety glass required for windows at stairs and stair landings?
Visit our STAIRS page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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