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Outdoor Stairs Design Considerations 3.1 General: Parameters Values Comments/Reference S Design Loads
Outdoor Stairs Design Considerations 3.1 General: Parameters Values Comments/Reference S Design Loads
3.1 General
To provide safe and well-dimensioned staircases for the comfort of all people, especially those with
mobility problems.
Differences in level should be illuminated or minimized as much as possible for the comfort of
people.
All Riser should be uniform in any one flight, the maximum allowable tolerance of 6mm between
adjacent tread or landing
All Tread should be uniform in any one flight, the maximum allowable tolerance of 6mm between
adjacent treads
Circular stairs and stepped landings should be avoided
Open risers are not recommended.
Parameters
values
Design Loads
100pfs
Width
0.90 m
1.50m
Riser
0.12 to
0.15m
3
Tread
0.30 m (min)
Landing
2.50 m
1.20 m (min)
Nosing
Comments/Reference
s
12mm
Winders
90 degree
Handrails
Tactile marking
Surface slip-resistant
0.60 m wide