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‘Two formulas commonly are used to ing codes. The other formula is (rise) x (run)
dotermine the proportions for interior = 75 23. This formula is used for atypical
residential stairs. The first, and most com- | applications like attic or landscape stairs.
‘mon, i (2 x rise) + (1 xrun) = 25 21.This | The example below shows the calculations
formula is incorporated into some build- | for this stairwoy.
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Rise calculations: Run calculations
102% (total rise of stair) (2x rise) + (1 x eun) = 25 £1
+7 (approximate risor height) 14% + (1 x run) = 25 21
14+ (number of risers) 28 \ie Cxree)= Wht
{Run can range from 9% to 11%)
102% (total rise of stair) .
& 1d. (umber of liens 13 unit runs @ 10% = 131% total run
7% (exact riser height)