Means of Egress · IBC 2021 §1011.3
Egress Stairway Headroom
Stair section to scale: 80 in minimum headroom measured vertically from the nosing line, 78 in for spiral stairs, and the 4 3/4 in floor-opening projection allowed in R-3.. Referenced to IBC 2021 §1011.3.
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