Fixed Stairs: Design and Construction

Fixed Stairs

Fixed Stairs: General

Yes No N/A [ ] [ ] [ ] 1. Are fixed stairs provided where access to elevation is necessary on a daily or regular basis? 29CFR1910.24(b)

Fixed stairs: Design and construction

Yes No N/A [ ] [ ] [ ] 2. Can the stairs carry a load of five times an anticipated normal load, but not less than 1,000 pounds? 29CFR1910.24(c) [ ] [ ] [ ] 3. Do the stairs have at least 7 feet of overhead clearance measured from the leading edge of the tread? 29CFR1910.24(i)

Fixed Stairs: Run and rise

Yes No N/A [ ] [ ] [ ] 4. Do the stairs have an angle between 30 and 50 degrees from the horizontal? 29CFR1910.24(e) [ ] [ ] [ ] 5. Do the stairs have an uniform rise height with no riser more than 91 / 2 inches? 29CFR1910.24(f) [ ] [ ] [ ] 6. Do the stairs have an uniform tread depth with each tread at least 91 / 2 inches? 29CFR1910.24(f) [ ] [ ] [ ] 7. Are the stairs at least 22 inches wide? 29CFR1910.24(d)

Fixed Stairs: Steps

Yes No N/A [ ] [ ] [ ] 8. Are all steps reasonably slip-resistant? 29 CFR1910.24(f) [ ] [ ] [ ] 9. Is the protruding edge of each step a nonslip finish? 29 CFR1910.24(f) [ ] [ ] [ ] 10. Are welded bar grating steps serrated or made of a nonslip finish? 29 CFR1910.24(f) Fixed Stairs: Railings

Yes No N/A [ ] [ ] [ ] 11. Is a standard railing present on all open sides if the stairway has four or more risers? [ ] [ ] [ ] 12. Is a standard railing present on all open sides if the stairway has a platform? 29 CFR1910.24(h) [ ] [ ] [ ] 13. Is the height of the railing 30-34 inches above the leading edge of the stair treads? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(2) [ ] [ ] [ ] 14. Does the railing have at least a three inch clearance between it and any other surface or object? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(6) [ ] [ ] [ ] 15. Is the railing capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(3)(iv)

Fixed Stairs: Handrails

Yes No N/A [ ] [ ] [ ] 16. Is at least one handrail present if the stairway is enclosed on both sides, has four or more risers, and is less than 44 inches wide? 29 CFR1910.24(h) 29 CFR1910.23(d) [ ] [ ] [ ] 17. Are handrails present on both sides if the stairway is enclosed on both sides, has four or more risers, and is more than 44 inches wide but less than 88 inches wide? 29 CFR1910.24(h) 29 CFR1910.23(d) [ ] [ ] [ ] 18. Is the height of the handrail 30-34 inches above the leading edge of the stair treads? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(5)(ii) [ ] [ ] [ ] 19. Is the handrail mounted directly on a wall or partition by brackets? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(5)(i) [ ] [ ] [ ] 20. Does the handrail have at least a three inch clearance between it and any other surface or object? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(6) [ ] [ ] [ ] 21. Is the handrail of a shape and dimension that can be easily grasped (i.e., rounded) and provide a firm handhold? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(5)(i) [ ] [ ] [ ] 22. Are the ends of the handrail turned in to the wall or constructed so they do not present a projection hazard? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(5)(i) [ ] [ ] [ ] 23. Is the handrail capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the rail? 29 CFR1910.23(e)(5)(iv)

Fixed Stairs: Platforms

Yes No N/A [ ] [ ] [ ] 24. Is the landing platform at least as wide as the stairway? 29 CFR1910.24(g) [ ] [ ] [ ] 25. Is the landing platform at least 30 inches long measured in the direction of travel? 29 CFR1910.24(g)