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Chapter 22:

Stairs, Ramps, and

Landings

Local building and fire authorities must
Staircases can be composed of one or more be consulted for specific stair construc-
tion codes and access requirements.
straight or curved stair sections, ramps, and
landings. Stairs and ramps can be drawn,
selected and edited in 2D and 3D views. Chapter Contents
• Stair and Ramp Defaults
Stair sections can be edited individually or as • The Stair Tools
a group. Starter treads can be defined, stair • Anatomy of a Staircase
sections can be flared, treads can be • Drawing Stairs and Ramps
wrapped, and curved sections can be turned • L- and U-Shaped Stairs
into winders. • Displaying Stairs, Ramps, and Landings
Landings can be created automatically or • Editing Stairs and Ramps
manually and their shape customized. You • Merging Stair and Ramp Sections
can edit an existing landing, or create a • Landings
landing from a closed CAD polyline. • Maintaining Tread Depth
Landing heights can be defined or you can let • Flared Stairs and Curved Treads
them automatically adjust as needed. • Starter Treads
• Winders
Stairwells can be created automatically or • Wrapped Stairs
manually and can be seen in 3D views. • Other Special Railings and Stairs
• Creating a Stairwell
• Rooms Below Staircases

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