Hello
I am designing a metal stair for a commercial application in an 150 year old warehouse.
I would like it be code compliant for general use as a main stair for a 6000sq ft 2nd fl.
I have always used a 7 1/2" riser and 10" tread (Rise x Tread = 75)
2007 NYS Stair Code: 1009.3 Stair treads and risers requires 7" rise and 11" tread
2008 NYS Stair Code: R311.5.3.1 says maximum rise of 8 1/4"
I have an overall rise of 142 1/2"
I can use:
- 21 risers at 6 25/32" ea
- 20 risers at 7 1/8" ea
I would like to use
- 19 risers at 7 1/2" ea...with a 10" clear (11" overall) tread ....is that within code?
Thanks
SV in Kingston NY