Interpretation #7727

Published February 08, 2016

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Original Request

Code Version
2014
Code
RESIDENT
Code Description
Chapter
Section
R311.7.10
Topic

Question

Is it the intent of code section R311.7.10 that a spiral stairway must comply with the 12' vertical rise limitation between floor levels or landings in code section R311.7.3?

Answer Published 02/08/2016 at 7:38 AM

Yes

Commentary

As there is no exception from 311.7.3 a spiral stairway is limited to 12' between floor levels or landings.