Section 1115A — EXTERIOR STAIRWAYS — 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)

1115A.1 General. ¶

1115A.1 General. Exterior stairways serving buildings on a site containing covered multifamily dwelling units shall comply with this section.

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1115A.2 Open risers. Open risers are not permitted on exterior stairways. ¶

1115A.2 Open risers. Open risers are not permitted on exterior stairways. Exceptions: 1. An opening of not more than [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) may be permitted between the base of the riser and the tread. 2. Risers constructed of grating containing openings of not more than [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) may be permitted.

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1115A.3 Treads. ¶

1115A.3 Treads. All tread surfaces shall be stable, firm and slip resistant, and shall comply with Section 1110A.3. Treads shall have smooth, rounded or chamfered exposed edges, and no abrupt edges at the nosing (lower front edge).

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1115A.4 Nosing. ¶

1115A.4 Nosing. Nosing shall not project more than 1 [1] / 4 inches (31.8 mm) past the face of the riser below. Risers shall be sloped or the underside of the nosing shall have an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.52 rad) from the vertical. (See Figure 11A-6A).

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1115A.5 Striping for the visually impaired. ¶

1115A.5 Striping for the visually impaired. Exterior stairs serving buildings on a site containing multifamily dwelling units shall have the upper approach and all treads marked by a stripe providing clear visual contrast. The stripe shall be a minimum of 2 inches (50.8 mm) wide to a maximum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) wide placed parallel to, and not more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) from, the nose of the step or upper approach. The stripe shall extend the full width of the step or upper approach and shall be of material that is at least as slip resistant as the other treads of the stair. A painted…

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1115A.6 Exterior stairway handrails. ¶

1115A.6 Exterior stairway handrails. 1115A.6.1 Where required. Stairways shall have handrails on each side. Intermediate handrails shall be located equidistant from the sides of the stairway and comply with Section 1014.9. Exception: Stairways serving an individual dwelling unit may have one handrail, except that stairways open on one or both sides shall have handrails on the open side or sides. 1115A.6.2 Handrail configuration. 1115A.6.2.1 Handrail heights. The top of handrails shall be 34 to 38 inches (864 to 965 mm) above the nosing of the treads. 1115A.6.2.2 Handrail continuity. Handrails…

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