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Continuing Education Stair Framing
There is a staircase required that has a total unit rise of 8' 6 1/2". Using a stair rise of 7 7/8" how many risers and treads will be required for the set of stairs?
  1. 13 risers 12 treads
  2. 14 riser 13 treads
  3. 12 risers 13 treads
  4. 14 risers 12 tread
Continuing Education Stair Framing
You require a set of stairs to fit within a width of 13' 6"". What is the best unit run to use when laying out this set of stairs, and how many are required?
  1. 10", and 16 units
  2. 10 1/8" and 16 units
  3. 10 1/2" and 15 units
  4. 10 3/4" and 15 units
Continuing Education Stair Framing
Using the 17-18 stair proportioning formula what is the acceptable range for a tread riser if the tread width is set at 9 3/4"?
  1. 7 1/4"-8 1/4"
  2. 7"-8"
  3. Stair will not work with this formula
  4. 7 3/8"-8 3/8"
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What is one of the most common stair proportioning formulas to help carpenters create a comfortable and safe set of steps?
  1. Rise + run = 25 degrees
  2. Rise + run = 18"
  3. Rise and run = 45 degrees
  4. Rise + run = 17"
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According to the building code what is the maximum unit rise for a set of of private stairs?
  1. 7 7/8" (200 mm)
  2. 7 3/4" (197 mm)
  3. 8" (203 mm)
  4. 8 1/8" (206 mm)
None Stair Framing
When building a set of stairs, what is the angle range that is most comfortable for users?
  1. 25-30 degrees
  2. 30-35 degrees
  3. 35-40 degrees
  4. 40-45 degrees
None Stair Framing
According to the building code what is the minimum unit run for a set of of private stairs?
  1. 7 1/2" (192 mm)
  2. 7 3/4" (197 mm)
  3. 8" (203 mm)
  4. 8 1/4" (210 mm)
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