Maximum Landing Length - Straight Run Stairs
Whenever you need to
break up a straight set of stairs, the maximum landing length can't be
greater than 48 inches. This building code usually applies to stairways
that exceed the maximum rise distance of 12 feet.
Attention: Don't forget to check with
your local building department to verify any building codes on this
website. This information could be incorrect or outdated.
Building codes
are updated regularly and to some building departments have different
interpretations for certain building codes.
Exceptions: Would be a door located at the landing.