STAIRWAYS

In this series we explore requirements surrounding stairways. How are stairs used as Exits as an egress component? What types of Exit Stairways are there? What requirements exist for width, for rise and run, for guards and handrails? What requirements apply to landings? Can all stairs serve as a means of egress? We explore this and more in our 10 part series.

Our objectives include:

  1. Understand the different types of Exits that involve stairways.
  2. Be introduced to the important terminology surrounding stairways.
  3. Develop a basic understanding for key dimensional requirements for stairs from the IBC and NFPA 101.

LS186 - 2025 - 1.0 HOUR

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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Steven Barrett, PE

Fire Protection Engineer IV at SmithGroup | Chicago, Illinois, USA
Steven Barrett is a licensed professional engineer in the discipline of fire protection with over 14 years of design experience in the practice of fire protection, fire alarm, building code, and life safety in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. Mr. Barrett is the Fire Protection Discipline Leader for the SmithGroup Midwest Region (including Madison, Milwaukee, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Chicago – the office where he is based). Mr. Barrett is also an adjunct professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois where he teaches Plumbing and Fire Protection Design in the Civil and Architectural Engineering Department to bachelor’s and master’s students.