Stairway Width
Minimum stairway width by occupant load and use group per SBC 801 §1011.2
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
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Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Occupant Load | persons |
| Use Group | — |
| Fully Sprinklered? | — |
| Provided Width (optional) | mm |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the Stairway Width calculator do?
- Minimum stairway width by occupant load and use group per SBC 801 §1011.2. It references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code), IBC 1011.2.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Stairway Width calculator use?
- The Stairway Width calculator references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code), IBC 1011.2.
- What inputs does the Stairway Width calculator need?
- The Stairway Width calculator takes 4 inputs: Occupant Load (persons), Use Group, Fully Sprinklered?, Provided Width (optional) (mm).
- Is the Stairway Width calculator verified?
- Stairway Width is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.