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I have a question about building code.

How come you sell a stair that does not meet my code?
As you may already know, we manufacture several models of our Metal Spiral Stair Kits that are designed to meet the code requirements for spiral stairs. Many areas follow the BOCA code or variations of this code. Other areas do not follow any building codes in regard to spiral stairs. We recommend that you contact your local building inspector to find out what code applies to your area and how that code is interpreted. Then call us, toll free, at 1-800-523-7427, and we can make sure you get a stair that’s right for you.
How can your spiral stairs use up to a 9 1/2-inch riser while my code only allows a height up to 8 inches?
Under the various building codes, spiral stairs are allowed up to a 9-1/2 inch riser height so that they may maintain a 6-foot 6-inch headroom while walking down the stair. Most likely you are simply looking up the code for a winder or curved stair. Please remember, under almost all codes there is a separate code for spiral stairs.