BU497 Stair construction
- Abbreviation
- BU497(2008)
- Valid from
- 1/02/2008
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin
- Format
Description
The bulletin covers:
- Building Code requirements
- types of stairs
- handrails and barriers
- exterior timber steps
- composite steel/timber stairs
- concrete steps
- interior timber stairs.
Scope
The scope of this bulletin is to illustrate common methods of construction for stairways. The details provided illustrate common methods of stair construction but do not attempt to illustrate the many variations that might be encountered.