Nashville's "smart stair" building code became official earlier in July, after it had passed the Metro Nashville Council. The change allows apartment and condo buildings to be built with a single ...

Safe, code-compliant stairs are more than just a design detail—they’re essential for preventing injuries and passing inspections. From ADA accessibility standards to material choices and installation ...

When stairs have open sides, building codes often require both a graspable handrail for support and a taller guardrail for fall protection — and their height rules aren’t the same. The IRC and IBC set ...