Opinion: Exterior landings at stairs

Inquiry: 97-33

Subject: Exterior landings at stairs

Code:
1994 UBC Section 1004.9

Submitted By: MN B. O. Uniformity Committee

Approved By: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

Issue Date: July, 18 1997

Question: When converting a deck with exterior stairs to an enclosed porch or room addition, is a landing required on the exterior side of the door at the top of the stairs?

Answer: Yes "when...exposed to the weather without adequate protection from a roof, eave, overhang or other covering to prevent moisture or water accumulation on the surface or at joints between members."

Division comments:

Yes, unless the only door is simply a screen door or storm door as permitted in exception 1.3.

Committee comments: Adopted by Committee September 25, 1996 and ratified (as amended) at the 41st Annual Institute of Building Officials on January 17, 1997. Modified by the Division.

Inquiry:	97-33
Subject:	Exterior landings at stairs
Code:	1994 UBC Section 1004.9
Submitted By:	MN B. O. Uniformity Committee
Approved By:	Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official
Issue Date:	July, 18 1997
Question:	When converting a deck with exterior stairs to an enclosed porch or room addition, is a landing required on the exterior side of the door at the top of the stairs?
Answer:	Yes "when...exposed to the weather without adequate protection from a roof, eave, overhang or other covering to prevent moisture or water accumulation on the surface or at joints between members."
Division comments:	Yes, unless the only door is simply a screen door or storm door as permitted in exception 1.3.
Committee comments:	Adopted by Committee September 25, 1996 and ratified (as amended) at the 41st Annual Institute of Building Officials on January 17, 1997. Modified by the Division.