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Stair nosing projection dimension diagram

Stair Nosing Explained: What It Is and Why Code Requires It

Stair nosing is the small overhang at the front edge of a tread, and building code sets specific limits on how far it can project and how it has to be shaped.

OSHA Stair and Ladder Requirements for the Workplace

OSHA's stairway rules differ from residential building codes in specific ways, including a rail height requirement that changed in 2017. Here is what applies to commercial and industrial stairs.