Mike Lamb Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Would you consider these stairs, or several landings and then stairs? Click to Enlarge 61.78 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'd call them stairs unless they meet all of the dimensional requirements for a landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Steps, but first one at the bottom is actually a landing. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettoinspect Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The address is just as long as the steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I don't like how the hand rail is not in proximity/reachable along the stairs/landings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 It doesn't look like a proper landing at the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Mike, when I find general stuff, I call it a 'system'.. "The stairset system at the front.. " "The unorthodox system of framing at the attic pull-down ladder unit" (instead of ceiling joists cut, not headered properly, blah blah) "The support system in the crawl space has numerous unorthodox elements present .. " "The equipment ground connection system in the panel is improper and contrary to what the panel manufacturer clearly indicates is proper... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 They are stairs. As the slope flattens the rise is shortened and the run lengthened and they become increasingly obnoxious to traverse. Fortunately there is a much safer, more comfortable option just past the overhead doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The stair/landings look newer than the steps at the house. My bet is that a concrete walk once sat in their place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I would be concerned with them and would be very careful to call them steps. I feel stairs implies something that is not present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not sure I'd even bring it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I would not get bogged down on the label of whether it is a stairway or a series of landings. I would focus on the possible concerns like if there are tripping hazards, adequate railing, illumination, etc. My client is paying me for my knowledge and opinion. The client does not care about the minutia of the label (like we seem to do). To be generic maybe you can just call it the concrete walkway to the front entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think Mike L isn't asking about a particular issue, just asking what we'd call it. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I am sensitive to old people falling. I used the term, "steps," and recommended a rail that is reachable from the steps be installed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Mike, ya did good! Steve your are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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