Requirements for a good Staircase

A stair is a set of steps that are typically present inside the building and generally leads from one level to another. A staircase is a set of stairs together which makes it a structure containing a stairway. The space of opening occupied by the stair is known as a stairway.

A stair consists of many elements that are connected together such as treads, risers, stringers, balusters etc. Stairs can be made from different materials such as timber, wood, stone, plain cement or concrete.

A good stair must provide an easy, safe and quick mode of communication between the various levels of the building. The staircase is an important feature of a building and the staircase tends to bring charm and dignity to the building if built carefully.

While designing a staircase the requirements of a good stair must be considered, the requirements are as follows.

Location

• The staircase should preferably be located such that it can be accessed from every corner of the building.
• The staircases must be ensured to have enough proper light and ventilation.
• The staircases should have spacious and convenient approaches and must be accessible without any sort of trouble.

Width of the Stair

• A staircase should be wide enough so that anyone can easily use it without any inconvenience.
• The width of the step varies on the type and location of the building in which the staircase is constructed.
• The generally adopted average value of the stair width for public and residential buildings should be 1.8 m and 0.9 m respectively.

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