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Opinion: Stairway risers

Inquiry: 96-18

Subject: Stairway risers

Code:
CABO/ANSI A117.1 - 1992 Section 4.9.3

Submitted By: III A.D. Architecture

Approved By: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

Issue Date: October 14, 1996

Question: According to Section 4.9.3 are all stairs required to either have nosings or sloped risers?

Answer:
No. However, if nosings are provided, both they and the risers must comply as described.

Approved by Building Codes and Standards Access Committee September 26, 1996.

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Inquiry:	96-18
Subject:	Stairway risers
Code:	CABO/ANSI A117.1 - 1992 Section 4.9.3
Submitted By:	III A.D. Architecture
Approved By:	Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official
Issue Date:	October 14, 1996
Question:	According to Section 4.9.3 are all stairs required to either have nosings or sloped risers?
Answer:	No. However, if nosings are provided, both they and the risers must comply as described. Approved by Building Codes and Standards Access Committee September 26, 1996.