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Straight stair

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Single-flight straight stair with tread indicators and UP arrow. 4' × 10' default fits 14 treads at 10" each per IRC R311.7.5.

Specifications

Default size4' wide × 10' deep × 8.1' high
Elevation off floor0'
Ceiling clearance6.67'
Drafting standardNCS V7 §Stairs; AGS Stair Symbols; IRC R311.7
3D-readyYes

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Codes & best practices

RequiredRequired when this symbol is placed

Stair riser, tread, and headroom

IRC R311.7 · ICC

Stairs must have a riser height of 7-3/4 inches maximum, tread depth of 10 inches minimum, and headroom of 6'8" (80 inches) minimum measured…

TypicalTypically applies

Stair access from circulation

LS-STAIRS-01 · ICC

Multi-story homes must have stairs accessible from a hallway or open circulation space on every floor, with minimum stair width 36 in.