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We just built a home, during the framing, we noticed coming up the stairs we would hit our hit on the ceiling? We had to make a change order and added a pony wall. What is the building code for the landing and ceiling at the landing.

Submitted: 22 days and 18 hours ago.
Category: Home Improvement
Value: $15
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Hi XXXXXXX

Code required clearance is 6' 8".

Here is an excellent interpretation of the code requirements for stairways

http://www.arcways.com/pdfs/IRC2006.pdf

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Expert: Rick
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Answered: 10/29/2009

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