Measure and Verify Rise and Run — Record, Double-Check, and Verify
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how to measure stairs · Step 4 of 4
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According to the Uniform Building Code, the 'rise' (vertical height from the top of one step to the top of the next) should be 8 inches for residential homes. The 'run' (horizontal surface area or tread depth) should be 9 inches. The host uses a tape measure to illustrate these critical dimensions on an unfinished staircase.
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Measure and Verify Rise and Run — Record, Double-Check, and Verify
Part of project
how to measure stairs · Step 4 of 4
In this video
According to the Uniform Building Code, the 'rise' (vertical height from the top of one step to the top of the next) should be 8 inches for residential homes. The 'run' (horizontal surface area or tread depth) should be 9 inches. The host uses a tape measure to illustrate these critical dimensions on an unfinished staircase.