Single and multi flight stairs

Question 1

The run of a flight of stairs is a horizontal measurement from the ______ to the ________?

Answer 1

• Edge of top nosing

- Edge of bottom nosing

Question 2

The rise of a flight of stairs is a vertical measurement from _______ to the ________?

Answer 2

• Top of finish floor

- Top of finish floor

Question 3

What is maximum unit rise for a residence?

Answer 3

200mm

Question 4

What is minimum unit rise for for a residence?

Answer 4

125mm

Question 5

What is maximum unit run for a residence?

Answer 5

355mm

Question 6

What is minimum unit run for a residence?

Answer 6

255mm

Question 7

if the minimum unit run is used, a nosing must be provided?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What stair slopes do most textbooks recommend?

Answer 8

30-35 degrees

Question 9

What is maximum rise for a single flight of stairs?

Answer 9

3700mm

Question 10

What is the minimum effective depth required for a notched stringer?

Answer 10

90mm

Question 11

What are the minimums and maximums heights for installation of handrails for a stair?

Answer 11

865mm-1070mm measured vertically above the line of flight

Question 12

Guards should be installed at a minimum height of ______ (public) and ______ (residential) above a landing?

Answer 12

• 1070mm

- 900mm

Question 13

A unit rise of __mm or ___ inches is considered good.

Answer 13

• 180

- 7 1/8

Question 14

When using the framing square to lay out stairs, the unit of rise should be held on the ______ of the square.

Answer 14

tongue

Question 15

What is the minimum bearing length for a stringer supported on a landing platform?

Answer 15

A full level cut of the stringer at floor line

Question 16

What part of. notched stringer is not suitable for the upper attachment?

Answer 16

Any wood above the effective depth