A level landing shall be provided at the top and base of every stairs except as provided in par. (d). The landing shall be at least as wide as the treads and shall measure at least 3 feet in the direction of travel.

Hard copies of the code may be reviewed at both the City Clerk’s Office and the Neenah Public Library. The Code is available to view on the city’s website by clicking here: Municipal Code.

Intermediate landings that connect 2 or more straight flights of stairs, or 2 flights of stairs at a right angle, shall be at least as wide as the treads and shall measure at least 36 inches in the direction of travel.

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The following ordinances have been adopted since the last update of the municipal code and are not included in the above links. The following ordinances are unofficial text. The documents include the …

May 21, 2024 · There is no requirement for which direction an exterior door on a house must swing, but the direction will affect the allowable landing heights. In all cases, however, a storm or screen door …

If a door swings outward and there are stairs directly outside, a proper landing is required before the first step. This rule prevents someone from stepping backward and falling down stairs while opening the …

Nov 23, 2025 · When a door swings outward over the landing, the full 36-inch depth must remain clear and usable; the swing must not obstruct the required dimension by more than 7 inches. This …

This comprehensive code compiles all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for non-commercial one- and two-family dwellings in one convenient code.

Apr 11, 2026 · The practical reading is simple: identify the door, identify whether it is the required egress door or another exterior door, measure the finished landing, then compare the threshold height and …