Straight-Run Stairs are stairs without changes in any direction. They are one of the most common types of stairs found in both residential and commercial properties. This type of stair has many advantages; they are the easiest to go up and down, the easiest to build, and the railing and handrails are relatively easy to build. Further, Straight-Run Stairs only need to be connected at the top and the bottom with no intermediate supporting structure. However, they use a fair amount of linear space, and compared to other stair types that create a privacy barrier, Straight-Run Stairs do not offer this.
For stairs serving a single user (typically private residential), a minimum of 36” (91 cm) is required. In general public spaces a minimum of 44” (112 cm) must be met—providing ample space for one person and allowing the tight passage of two people. Comfortable two person stair widths range between 49” (125 cm) to 60” (152 cm). For three simultaneous users, a minimum of 74” (188 cm) is recommended. Handrails must be placed every 60” (152 cm).
Straight-Run Stairs are stairs without changes in any direction. They are one of the most common types of stairs found in both residential and commercial properties. This type of stair has many advantages; they are the easiest to go up and down, the easiest to build, and the railing and handrails are relatively easy to build. Further, Straight-Run Stairs only need to be connected at the top and the bottom with no intermediate supporting structure. However, they use a fair amount of linear space, and compared to other stair types that create a privacy barrier, Straight-Run Stairs do not offer this.
For stairs serving a single user (typically private residential), a minimum of 36” (91 cm) is required. In general public spaces a minimum of 44” (112 cm) must be met—providing ample space for one person and allowing the tight passage of two people. Comfortable two person stair widths range between 49” (125 cm) to 60” (152 cm). For three simultaneous users, a minimum of 74” (188 cm) is recommended. Handrails must be placed every 60” (152 cm).
