Non-compliant concrete stair riser height
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A homeowner reports that their front concrete stair riser is 11.5 inches high, which exceeds the local building code requirement of 7.75 inches, and is unsure how to safely modify the existing concrete to meet code.
What people do today
- Adding concrete layers on top of existing steps
- Demolishing and rebuilding the stairs
- Consulting a local building inspector
🔧 Fix this
Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:
- A specialized concrete bonding agent and formwork kit designed specifically for retrofitting stair risers to meet code.
- A mobile app that uses AR to measure stair dimensions and provides a step-by-step structural plan for compliant modifications.
- A directory of local concrete contractors who specialize in small-scale stair code-compliance repairs.
- A specialized adjustable formwork kit designed for concrete gaps with no underside access
- A guide or video tutorial series focused on non-invasive concrete repair techniques for inaccessible voids
Real voices
“the top step rise is 11.5 . How do I fix it to make it meet code at 7-3/4”
“There is no way to access underneath. There was no expansion joint.”
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