Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) $2 Federal Reserve Note. 1  Member of the Second Continental Congress (1775-1776) 2  Author/Signer of the Declaration of Independence (1776) 3  First Secretary of State (1790-1793) 4  Third President of the United States (1801-1809)
The total run is the overall horizontal distance traveled by the stringer. The total rise is a stairwayâs overall change in height, from the landing pad to the top of the deckâs decking. Now, some common code requirements, along with our recommendations: - The stairâs treads should be at least 36 inches wide. We think stairs should be at least 48 inches wide, so they donât feel cramped.
Where doors or gates open on a stairway, a landing platform shall be provided. Door swing shall not reduce effective standing area on the landing to less than 18 inches (45.72 cm) in depth. 1917.120(b)(3) Fixed stairs having four or more risers shall have stair railings or handrails complying with 1917.112(c)(1).