(A) (1) Every stairway, inside or outside of the dwelling, and every porch, shall be kept in safe condition and sound repair. Every flight of stairs and every porch floor shall be free of deterioration.
(2) Every open stairwell and every flight of stairs which is more than four risers high shall have rails not less than two and one-half feet high and measured vertically from the nose of the tread to the top of the rail.
(3) Every porch which is more than four risers high shall have rails not less than two and one-half feet above the floor of the porch and if the porch is four or more feet above grade a banister at least two and one-half feet above the porch floor is required. Every rail and banister shall be firmly fastened and maintained in good condition.
(B) No flight of stairs shall have settled more than one inch out of its intended position or have pulled away from supporting or adjacent structures. No flight of stairs shall have rotting, loose, or deteriorating supports.
(C) The treads and risers of every flight of stairs shall be uniform in width and height. Every stair tread shall be strong enough to bear a concentrated load of at least 400 pounds without danger of breaking. Every porch shall have a sound floor. No porch shall have rotting, loose, or deteriorating supports.
(Prior Code, § 157.021)