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Stair hand rail deck guard railGROUNDS STAIRWAY / TREAD(S) / RISER(S) DAMAGED / LOOSE / AMISS: The inspector will enter this item if a situation exists which he or she believes could be hazardous or which could be damaging to the stairway system itself Generally this item covers any exterior stairway with two or more risers. This item is usually self explanatory. The tread is that part of a stairway which you step on. The riser piece appears to hold up the front edge of the tread with the rise distance being measured from the top of one tread to the top of the next tread. Generally, the rise distance is often referred to as the riser, even though no riser piece may be installed (as in the case of open-riser stairways). The tread-run is the distance from a vertical line perpendicular to the tread nose above to the front, or nose, of the tread being measured. The riser height should be between 4 and 8 inches in most residential construction (4 and 7 inches in commercial construction) and should not vary more than 3/ 8" in height, on any two steps. Varied riser heights can be tripping hazards and stairways with varied riser heights must be used with caution Other than portions of spiral stairway treads, the run should not be less than 9 inches (11 inches in commercial buildings). Smaller treads are considered tripping hazards and must be used with caution if left in that condition Usually riser height and run dimensions cannot be corrected unless one totally removes the stairs and builds a new stairway. Loose treads and risers can usually be secured with nails or screws. Some damaged steps may need total replacement. Damaged stairway parts should be replaced or repaired if damage is, or becomes, severe. It is recommended that you contact a General Contractor for an additional opinion and assistance if this item is of major concern to you.
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