Basic Stair Layout

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The most important concern in the design of any stairway is?

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safety

Front

The basic parts of a stairway are risers, treads, and?

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stair framing

Front

This type of stairway is? A narrow v, A narrow U, A wide u, A wide L

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A narrow U

Front

The International Residential Code® specifies a minimum stair tread depth of?

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10"

Front

Which type of stringer is typically used for stairways with open riser designs?

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dadoed

Front

All of the following are parts of a balustrade except? a baluster, a newel post, a handrail

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nosing

Front

On a 36"-wide wood stairway, a center cutout stringer is required if the tread material is thinner than 1-1/2"?

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Yes

Front

The minimum and maximum tread depths of a stairway should not differ by more than?

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3/8"

Front

For user safety, the IRC specifies that the greatest riser height should not exceed the smallest riser height by more than?

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3/8 inch

Front

If stairway drawings are incomplete or in conflict with the building code, the carpenter should?

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notify a supervisor