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    What is the angle or pitch of the stair stringers?
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    Store-bought is 45-degrees. Legally the pitch needs to be 39-45 degrees.
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    When would I need to get the building inspector look over the new set of stairs?
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    As soon as they're done temporarily or as soon as the stringers are installed. This provides the inspectors everything they need to know.
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    What is the normal measurement for how much the stair nose should stick out?
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    1.75 cm is the ideal, 3.8 cm is the max, and they should be rounded. Outside of this range, the stair is more dangerous and uncomfortable. The "bullnose" as it is called allows for the placement of the heel or toes slightly below the next/previous stair edge, which is more natural due to the way we walk on steps.
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    How do I reduce the depth of existing stairs?
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    Cut off any stair noses, the part of the tread that overhangs on each step. Doing anything else can make the entire stair illegal and dangerous to use.
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