Exterior stairs

[bknowlton]

Originally Posted by mcyr

Good Pick up Kenneth;

The IRC requires 7 3/4" riser height and 10" tread depth, R311.5.3.1 and R311.5.3.2, but have also heard some Jurisdictions allow up to 8 1/4", but never up to 9".

Marcel

I agree NO MORE than 7 3/4" riser height and MINIMUM of 10" tread depth.
Brad

[homebild]

Originally Posted by bknowlton

I agree NO MORE than 7 3/4" riser height and MINIMUM of 10" tread depth.
Brad

Except in Pennsylvania where the legal standard is 8 1/4" riser height and 9" tread depth...

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by mcyr

Barry, it appears no one can answer what Code or standard applies to stairs unrelated to, and unattached to the house that is controlled by the IRC.

Should common sense then become part of the picture, yes or should we just write it up as we see it and move on? yes

Unfortunately, I am not one to leave it alone and it would bother me to not get to the bottom of the resolution and interpretation of the right performance Code. if it's not covered then the munis will not and cannot enforce even when presented with common sense. it is then our job to try and convince the homeowner/client of the safety factors and hope they take matters into their own hands

So what should we do in this instance and what should we advise new Home Inspectors? see above and below

Follow the SOP and move on. not covered, in fact excluded from the sop

Marcel

I report what I deem as deficient and stress the point during onsite verbal summary. They have my opinion in writing and that is what I was given from my elders and have to pass on to the up and comers.

[Greg Bell]

I just asked this question on the ICC Message Board. I will let you know what they say.

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by gbell

I just asked this question on the ICC Message Board. I will let you know what they say.

Greg,

Please send PM once you get a reply just in case my "oldtimers" kicks in and I can't find my way back to this thread.

thanx

[Greg Bell]

http://www.iccsafe.org/cgi-bin/ultim...=006941#000018

It appears that they are just as confused as we are.