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Minimum width of a stair case?

Horlock · 2012-01-30 12:13:20

Is there a minimum width for a staircase? I'm considering a loft conversion and trying to draw some provisional plans. I've found all manner of requirements for stair cases, angles, maximum and minimum risers, head clearance etc. But no restrictions on width. My logic is the narrower the better. Obviously I want to be able…

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silvercar Posts: 49,509 Ambassador

31 January 2012 at 8:12PM

Alternative staircases for narrow widths:

http://media.diynot.com/123000_122785_27279_82733450_thumb.jpg

http://www.jigsawjoinery.com/images/spacesaver%20stairs%202.JPG

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