(Effective until July 1, 2020)

PDFWAC 51-50-1011

Section 1011—Stairways.

1011.17 Stairways in individual dwelling units. Stairs or ladders within an individual dwelling unit used for access to areas of 200 square feet (18.6 m2) or less, and not containing the primary bathroom or kitchen, are exempt from the requirements of Section 1011.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-1011, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16.]
(Effective July 1, 2020)

PDFWAC 51-50-1011

Section 1011—Stairways.

1011.7 Stairway construction. Stairways shall be built of materials consistent with the types permitted for the type of construction of the building.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Wood handrails shall be permitted in all types of construction.
 
2. Interior exit stairway in accordance with Section 510.2.
1011.17 Stairways in individual dwelling units. Stairs or ladders within an individual dwelling unit used for access to areas of 200 square feet (18.6 m2) or less, and not containing the primary bathroom or kitchen, are exempt from the requirements of Section 1011.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-1011, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-1011, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16.]