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Originally Posted by NotaBRG
Code here would require that all step heights were the same and less than 7".
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I'll have to check IRC 2009 on the 7" part, doing my first IBC job right now. General good practice says exterior steps have less riser height and longer thread depth than interior stairs.
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Originally Posted by VINMAN
3 steps or more require a handrail.
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True that.
The top step of less than 4" and not matching the other rises is very dangerous.