How Much Space Does a Spiral Staircase Take
A Spiral Staircase Will Save You Space, with a Typical 44” by 44” Footprint That Allows for the Stairs Themselves, the Railing, and Additional Space for a Hand...
A spiral staircase will save you space, with a typical 44” by 44” footprint that allows for the stairs themselves, the railing, and additional space for a hand holding the railing. By comparison, a traditional staircase requires an 88” by 36” footprint on the bottom level and a 48” x 36” footprint on the top level.
How much space do you need for a spiral staircase?
Clear Walking Space GuideStair DiameterClear Walk Space3′ 6″17″4′ 0″20″4′ 6″23″
What is the minimum width of a spiral staircase?
Spiral stairways are permitted, provided the minimum width shall be 26 inches (660 mm) with each tread having a 7 1⁄2 inch (190 mm) minimum tread depth at 12 inches from the narrower edge. All treads shall be identical, and the rise shall be no more than 9 1⁄2 inches (241 mm).
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