Section 296-307-26027. What requirements apply to the length of stairways?  


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  • Long flights of stairs, unbroken by landings or intermediate platforms, should be avoided. You should consider providing intermediate platforms where practical and for frequently used stairways. Stairway platforms must be at least as wide as the stairway and at least 30 inches long, measured in the direction of travel.
    [WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-26027, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-26027, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]
WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-26027, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-26027, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.