This session provides guidance for the design and layout of steel elements for steel framed stairways, guards, handrail and related components. Background information regarding stairways, code requirements, design methods, guard/handrail design, special considerations, delegated design and design examples will be presented. Topics include:

Common issues related to the design and construction of steel framed stairways
Understanding of stair types, members, and components
General overview of code requirements specific to stairways
Structural engineering for steel stairway members and connections
Delegated design considerations
Coordination between stair designer and architect, engineer of record, detailer, fabricator and erector

Intended Audience: Engineers, Fabricators, Detailers
Track: Design & Analysis