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Design Guidelines for Safe Stairs

Getting the details right might save a life

by Gregory Harrison

An engineer discusses a variety of design details that go into making stairs that don't contribute to falls and injury. Among other issues, he covers baluster spacing, railing design, and the relationship of risers to treads.

Design Guidelines for Safe Stairs

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