53 Pa. Stat. § 24959

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 24959 - Stairs and stairways

All stairs within the building shall be constructed of fireproof material throughout. Stairways serving for the exit of fifty people must, if straight, be at least four feet wide between railings or between walls, and, if curved or winding, five feet wide, and for every additional fifty people to be accommodated six inches must be added to their width. In no case shall the risers of any stairs exceed seven and a half inches in height nor shall the treads, exclusive of nosings, be less than ten and one-half inches wide in straight stairs. In circular or winding stairs the width of the tread at the narrowest end shall not be less than seven inches.

53 P.S. § 24959

1895, June 7, P.L. 135, § 40.