Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join Shawn Mahoney, P.E., Senior Technical Services Engineer at NFPA, as he walks you through the dimensional criteria for stairs in NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code. In this video, Shawn explains where to find the specific stair dimension requirements in the code and then takes you on-site to a stairwell to demonstrate how those dimensions look in a real-world setting.
Stairs are a vital part of building safety, providing a safe means for occupants to move between levels and evacuate during emergencies. Proper design and construction of stairs are essential to prevent trips and falls and ensure effective egress. Watch this video to better understand stair requirements to help ensure life safety compliance.
Important Notice:
Any opinion expressed in this video is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of NFPA or its Technical Committees. In addition, this piece is neither intended nor should it be relied upon to provide professional consultation or services.
Join Shawn Mahoney, P.E., Senior Technical Services Engineer at NFPA, as he walks you through the dimensional criteria for stairs in NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code. In this video, Shawn explains where to find the specific stair dimension requirements in the code and then takes you on-site to a stairwell to demonstrate how those dimensions look in a real-world setting.
Stairs are a vital part of building safety, providing a safe means for occupants to move between levels and evacuate during emergencies. Proper design and construction of stairs are essential to prevent trips and falls and ensure effective egress. Watch this video to better understand stair requirements to help ensure life safety compliance.
Important Notice:
Any opinion expressed in this video is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of NFPA or its Technical Committees. In addition, this piece is neither intended nor should it be relied upon to provide professional consultation or services.
