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We have built interior stairs to the attic where we will be building a bedroom. We want a door at the bottom of the stairs coming out into the dining room. Do we need a landing at the bottom of the stairs?
Hi dennis, generally speaking "attic" stairs do not need a landing when there is a door involved at the bottom. However, it is more convenient to reach the doorknob if there is one. And if the attic is now a living space local codes may require a 3' landing. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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