Arch 1 - State Review - Unit 8 - Stair Flashcard

Front

The minimum stairwell opening width is ____feet.

Back

3

Front

Landings at the top and bottom of stairs should be at least equal in length to the _____ of the stairway.

Back

width

Front

According to the IRC, the minimum tread depth is _____ inches and the maximum riser height is 7 3/4 inches.

Back

10

Front

The minimum headroom height on a flight of stairs is _____?

Back

6'-8"

Front

If you have 13 treads in a stair unit there are ____ risers.

Back

14

Front

To find the total length of the stairway simply multiply the tread length times the number of runs (treads).

Back

True

Front

Letter A is what part of the stairs?

Back

Baluster

Front

Letter B is what part of the stairs?

Back

Handrail

Front

Letter C is what part of the stairs?

Back

Newel

Front

Letter E is what part of the stairs?

Back

Tread