Interpretation #7377

Published July 25, 2014

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Code Version
2010
Code
RESIDENT
Code Description
Residential
Chapter
3
Section
311.7.9.1
Topic
Headroom at spiral stairs

Question

Is it the intent of 311.7.9.1 to require the minimum headroom,as referenced in 311.7.2., in all parts of a spiral stair to be 6' 6" ?

Answer Published 07/25/2014 at 3:48 PM

Yes, 6'6" is the minimum required
headroom no matter where you measure
it.

Commentary

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