Exterior emergency exit stairs with metal grating
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May require tilting or specific angles for larger items. Fire Escape have a minimum clearance of 32 inches. The 180° turn allows furniture reorientation.
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Width | 32" |
| Minimum Clearance (critical) | 32" |
| Headroom | 78" |
| Total Rise | 104" |
| Tread Depth | 9" |
| Riser Height | 8" |
| Number of Risers | 13 |
180° landing turn — allows furniture reorientation at the turn point.
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Standard fire escape have a width of 32 inches, tread depth of 9 inches, and riser height of 8 inches. The total rise is 104 inches with 13 risers.
01It depends on the sofa dimensions. Fire Escape with 32" clearance may accommodate smaller sofas (under 72" wide), but larger sectionals typically won't fit.
02The minimum clearance on fire escape is 32 inches. This is the narrowest point furniture must pass through. For safe passage, furniture's smallest dimension should be at least 2-3 inches less than this clearance.
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