Stairs and Railings
FBC Residential Chapter 3
Code Reference | Â Description | Â |
R311.7.1 | Stairway width | |
R311.7.2 | Headroom | |
R311.7.5 | Stair treads and risers | |
R311.7.5.3 | Nosings | |
R311.7.6 | Landings at stairs | |
R311.7.8 R301.5 | Handrail Requirements 301.5 is a chart that shows required live loads for railings | |
R311.7.9 R303.6-7 | Illumination Requirements Interior and exterior | |
R302.7 | Drywall fire spread requirements | |
R311.7.10.1 | Spiral stairways | |
R311.8 | Ramps |
Guards and Handrails
Code Reference | Description | |
R312.1 | Guards | |
R312.1.2 | Height | |
R312.1.3 | Opening Limitations | |
R312.2 | Window fall protection | |
R311.7.8.3 | Grip size | |
