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New York City Code Safety Requirement for Stairs
The New York City Building Code outlines specific safety requirements for stairs to ensure the safety and accessibility of buildings. Key requirements include:
Each step should be intact, no broken or loose boards. The handrail should have enough brackets to provide enough strength. While there may be no specific regulation regarding the distance between brackets, it is suggested distance between two brackets be no more than 4 ft.
