Hi, I'm working on an addition to a residence where the client would like to add an exterior stair from the basement to the back yard.
I've seen plenty of 'bilco' hatched basement stairs where the stair is steep and it ends directly in front of the door to the basement, with no landing area in front.
Does anyone know if the IRC allows this? Or is a landing required at the base of the stair?
The basement is just for storage and utilities, so is not a finished, habitable space, so It's not needed for egress.
Bilco Stairs
Hi, I'm working on an addition to a residence where the client would like to add an exterior stair from the basement to the back yard.
I've seen plenty of 'bilco' hatched basement stairs where the stair is steep and it ends directly in front of the door to the basement, with no landing area in front.
Does anyone know if the IRC allows this? Or is a landing required at the base of the stair?
The basement is just for storage and utilities, so is not a finished, habitable space, so It's not needed for egress.
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated!
Thanks
Landings aren't required, but there are some fine points: https://codes.iccsafe.org/cont...
Thanks so much Wood Guy!
Block this user
Are you sure you want to block this user and hide all related comments throughout the site?
Archinect
This is your first comment on Archinect. Your comment will be visible once approved.