People just wine alllll the time don't they. I lived with stairs like these for a long time. Drunk, high, didn't matter, carried furniture and everything.....everyone just wants to blame their own incompetence on others. I've fallen more on "up to code" stairs than the spiral.
I need to build 6 spiral stair cases to a loft, but would rather have one normal stair case against the wall but the damn AC units were put right in the way.
A spiral staircase should only exist on the main floor and grant residents access to the basement, moreover, the basement should have its own entrance for furniture moving. All of the other arguments are nonsensical. There is no data to back that spiral staircases are more dangerous than straight staircases.
You can put LED lighting and tread on the spiral stairs. Unless you're elderly - spiral stairs shouldn't be a deal breakers, they make all kinds of modular furniture for situations like this
I'm planning to put in new stairs to my basement, and a spiral staircase is likely what we're doing. I have an exterior set of stairs for furniture. I don't drink alcohol. And why would I be more worried about falling down these stairs at night more than straight stairs? Either way would hurt. Is one more painful than another or more likely to lead to a fall for some reason?
Hi Lurch. Good questions. And I agree, spiral staircases are so cool and take up less space. Since each tread approximates a triangle, the outside foot has plenty of room to be stable. It's the inside foot closest to the pole which is at risk. Ideally the tread dimension should approximate 10", but on spiral stairs the inside foot only has maybe a 4"-5" tread dimension on which to be stable. Be careful please. Especially with socks on.
Back then there was more freedom than regulations. I rather have the freedom to build something that might collapse than to be told what to do because that’s not freedom.
BTW not everyone is a fool and walks upstairs blasted drunk. And why are you walking in slippers or socks on any wood floor / slippery surfaces?. Again fool Why are you trying to take anything up spiral stairs. THEY ARE ONLY FOR WALKING when there is a small area for stairs
Most codes are to screw the home owner over. There shouldn't be any codes. If I want to build a death trap for myself. I damn well should be able to. Mind your own business and stay away from my ass. Codes are really design to cost you money. I see way too many times in my youth. Building inspector wanting bribes to pass a house. And don't you dare try to BS me all inspectors I seen had thier hands out in many places. My grandfather paid twice as much to build his house..Because it was by code. Yet the house on both sides of him were not built to code. Big tell is he had to put a 3 foot foundation under his house. And the other houses sat right on the ground. ALL built at the same time. And there were many more. BUT that one was very visible. And yes all three were on flat ground. There is no way his house was in a 3 foot hole. Later I ran into inspectors myself. And had to pay $200 to $1500 for there bribes. And that was doing things by code. By a licence contractor. So F codes. Codes are code for BRIBES nothing more.
exactly, building a house in asia is so much easier than in north america, it's heavily regulated up north and as you said, unnecessarily cost more money.
I had to pay an AQMD (Air Quality Management District) inspector in Los Angeles County a $3,500 bribe in in about 1998 or 1999, IIRC. FWIW, she was a SMOKIN HOT brunette. 💃 I also had to pay an official at the City of Ontario, CA an $8,000 bribe in 2000. So, I got smart and moved to Boundary County Idaho where there are no building codes. The state inspects Electric, Plumbing and HVAC, but other than that, you can build whatever you can imagine. FREEEEEDOM🚀
@@POWERQUEST123 At first visit I thought there were 4. Then I started measuring. Our City Code and our County Codes vary with respect to straight -vs- circular staircases. And neither code accounts for low coefficients of static friction which contributed to the broken ribs.
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People just wine alllll the time don't they. I lived with stairs like these for a long time. Drunk, high, didn't matter, carried furniture and everything.....everyone just wants to blame their own incompetence on others. I've fallen more on "up to code" stairs than the spiral.
AMONG US
My dream home would have an enclosed spiral staircase to the breakfast room (not as a main staircase). 😊
Spiral staircases meet code if they are 60” in diameter and all other clearances are met. These appear to be.
For slipping, just put carpet ontop
Good point. Will do.
The Stairs are definitely the impostor “among us”😂☎️
Who among us had never been to Europe
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Different strokes
I need to build 6 spiral stair cases to a loft, but would rather have one normal stair case against the wall but the damn AC units were put right in the way.
A spiral staircase should only exist on the main floor and grant residents access to the basement, moreover, the basement should have its own entrance for furniture moving. All of the other arguments are nonsensical. There is no data to back that spiral staircases are more dangerous than straight staircases.
Thank you for commenting.
I love a spiral staircase ever since I was a little girl and seen it on the tv show DIFFERENT STROKES they had one in their kitchen ❤❤❤❤
Yes, so true. They are beautiful.
I fully agree. They’re stunning but SO hard to walk on. They need to ALL have better grip. No wood flooring. Even carpet is risky.
That Stairs very Susy
Said who amongus
How about the church saying you can’t be a pedophile and a Catholic
Beautiful staircase
I’m super comfortable going up and down the steps. Maybe because I’m short?
Thanks for the note. I do admit they were fun to see and walk up. It was the walking down that was a bit shaky for me. Smiles.
You can put LED lighting and tread on the spiral stairs. Unless you're elderly - spiral stairs shouldn't be a deal breakers, they make all kinds of modular furniture for situations like this
I'm planning to put in new stairs to my basement, and a spiral staircase is likely what we're doing.
I have an exterior set of stairs for furniture. I don't drink alcohol. And why would I be more worried about falling down these stairs at night more than straight stairs? Either way would hurt. Is one more painful than another or more likely to lead to a fall for some reason?
Hi Lurch. Good questions. And I agree, spiral staircases are so cool and take up less space. Since each tread approximates a triangle, the outside foot has plenty of room to be stable. It's the inside foot closest to the pole which is at risk. Ideally the tread dimension should approximate 10", but on spiral stairs the inside foot only has maybe a 4"-5" tread dimension on which to be stable. Be careful please. Especially with socks on.
If yourTHAT scared! Get an elevator!
Yeah definitely don’t build a normal staircase, you should just buy an elevator instead😂💡
Back then there was more freedom than regulations. I rather have the freedom to build something that might collapse than to be told what to do because that’s not freedom.
That is a good point too. Thanks Robert.
I have one with 11 steps . We love it and its beautiful . Wouldnt part w it for anything ❤🎉
Thanks for weighing in. Be careful on it okay.
AmOng Us
BTW not everyone is a fool and walks upstairs blasted drunk.
And why are you walking in slippers or socks on any wood floor / slippery surfaces?.
Again fool
Why are you trying to take anything up spiral stairs. THEY ARE ONLY FOR WALKING when there is a small area for stairs
Hi Baddog. Sorry this was disappointing to you. I will try and do better next time.
stair sus
I do not plan any big furniture in 2nd floor, do not like alcohol, might put carpet on stairs, have little space - they seem perfect for me ❤
Seems to me that is the right staircase for you. It sure was pretty.
Mine is about 120 years older
Impressive. Almost in the 1800's.
Among us
Oh no! I didn't think about the furniture moving 😢....currently building our first home. We might have a problem 😅 P.I.V.I.O.T!
so what if its your house lol love them stairs
My friends purchased this house. The stairs are beautiful.
Most codes are to screw the home owner over.
There shouldn't be any codes.
If I want to build a death trap for myself. I damn well should be able to.
Mind your own business and stay away from my ass.
Codes are really design to cost you money.
I see way too many times in my youth. Building inspector wanting bribes to pass a house.
And don't you dare try to BS me all inspectors I seen had thier hands out in many places.
My grandfather paid twice as much to build his house..Because it was by code.
Yet the house on both sides of him were not built to code.
Big tell is he had to put a 3 foot foundation under his house. And the other houses sat right on the ground.
ALL built at the same time.
And there were many more. BUT that one was very visible.
And yes all three were on flat ground. There is no way his house was in a 3 foot hole.
Later I ran into inspectors myself. And had to pay $200 to $1500 for there bribes. And that was doing things by code. By a licence contractor.
So F codes.
Codes are code for BRIBES nothing more.
Who hurt you?
😂
exactly, building a house in asia is so much easier than in north america, it's heavily regulated up north and as you said, unnecessarily cost more money.
I had to pay an AQMD (Air Quality Management District) inspector in
Los Angeles County a $3,500 bribe in in about 1998 or 1999, IIRC.
FWIW, she was a SMOKIN HOT brunette. 💃
I also had to pay an official at the City of Ontario, CA an $8,000 bribe in 2000.
So, I got smart and moved to Boundary County Idaho where there are no building codes.
The state inspects Electric, Plumbing and HVAC, but other than that, you can build whatever you
can imagine.
FREEEEEDOM🚀
A realtor citing code. 😂
A Licensed Building Inspector citing Code. An Engineer with a MASTER's Degree citing Code.
@@MarkTheRealtor What codes are they breaking in your area?
@@POWERQUEST123 There are 2 codes this staircase violated. AND, this exact staircase injured its owner, which is why they sold.
@MarkTheRealtor I was going to say I don't see 4 code violations.
@@POWERQUEST123 At first visit I thought there were 4. Then I started measuring. Our City Code and our County Codes vary with respect to straight -vs- circular staircases. And neither code accounts for low coefficients of static friction which contributed to the broken ribs.
Me me me!
Beautiful isn't always safe, is it?
Yes Lisa. So true. It was visually beautiful. Going up felt easy, going down was a bit concerning.
Be more positive
Will do. Thanks for the comment back.
You look like Kevin Bacon
Amazing, thank you. In College that was a daily topic. Too funny.
And why you wNt drunk...
Do not blame otherwhen we are make mistake...
If drunk..hope fall staircase...end of problem
Well said. Thank you.
S O Y
Having a spiral staircase inside the house is considered as bad in feng shui. They are supposed to disturb the flow of energy (qi).
How about carrying a baby . . .
Good point SF. That would be a bad idea too.