At the same time staircase code measurements do allow for some flexibility since most measurements are accompanied by minimums or maximums.
Building basement stairs code.
As long as the 3 foot width standard is met you can expand the stairs width as far as you wish.
There may be local or state building codes for how many inches off center you can space studs such as 16 or 24 inches apart and how much clearance you need for ceilings landings for the bottom of stairs and the height and depth of the steps.
Imagine having a 12 high stair in place with a riser height of 9 and a tread depth of 9.
Staircase code states that stairs must be 3 feet wide or wider.
Minimum 6 8 headroom height clearance for stairway.
Minimum 10 inch stair tread depth with nosing or minimum 11 inches with no nosing.
From the top flight of stairs to the bottom of the stairs each individual riser cannot exceed a difference of 3 8 of an inch.
This stair would have 16 treads 9 deep for a total run of 11 3.
These are two model codes and are offered as suggested guidelines for local code authorities to follow at their discretion.
The international residential code for one and two family dwellings irc and the international building code ibc address staircase railings.
Irc stair railing code.
Nosings are required to overhang a minimum of in.
To a maximum of 1 in.
Building codes often require insulation and moisture barriers.
This becomes an issue when stairs are installed in tight locations under codes that vary greatly from today s current international building code ibc variants.
A prime example is the standard stair width.