Of or relating to the third stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory, from about ages three to six, during which gratification is focused on sensations associated with the genital organs. The phallic stage is preceded by the anal stage and followed by the latency period. phalâ²liÂ·calÂ·ly adv.
Treads and Risers. The tread size (min 10ins / 25.4cm) is dictated by the average adult foot size, although it is not necessary to be able to fit your entire foot on a tread in order for walking up the stairs to be both comfortable and safe. The riser height (max 7Â¾ins / 19.7cm) is limited by the way in which we come down the stairs.
The average stairwell width is about 36 inches; the average chair lift utilizes about 14 inches of space on the stairs. When the seat and footrest are in use, the unit can stick out as much as 26 inches. The average stairlift length (referred to as the track) is approximately 24 feet.