Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC230   19946-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/22/94
ABC230 19946-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Stair Construction
Stair parts, materials and types. Stair dimensions and practical techniques for stair layout. Rough forming methods. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with Associated Builder and Contractors, Inc. and ABC120) or permission of apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC230   19946-20046 Stair Construction
1. Define terms related to stair construction and identify specific types of stairs. (I, II)
2. Identify specific types and geometry of stairs. (II)
3. Describe material used in the construction of stairs. (III)
4. Explain specific construction drawings of stairs, including necessary computations. (IV, V)
5. Explain methods of layout for constructing specific types of stairs. (V)
6. Explain the procedures for cutting and installing the following: open stairways, closed stairways, platform stairways and stairways with winders. (VI-XI)
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ABC230   19946-20046 Stair Construction
    I. Stair Construction
        A. Definition of terms
        B. Building code requirements
          1. Local
          2. Residential
          3. Commercial
      II. Types of Stairs
          A. Open
          B. Closed
          C. Geometry of stairs
            1. Straight-run stairs
            2. Long "L" stairway
            3. Wide "L" stairway
            4. Double "L" stairway
            5. Wide "U" stairway
            6. Narrow "U" stairway
            7. Winding stairway
          D. Other
        III. Stairwell Framing - Materials
            A. Headroom
            B. Stringers
            C. Treads and risers
            D. Width requirements
            E. Handrails
            F. Other
          IV. Stair Drawings
              A. Rough opening
              B. Type of stair - related to framing
                1. One-story
                2. One-and-one-half story
                3. Two-story
                4. Bi-level
                5. Split-level
            V. Stair layout
                A. Calculation methods
                  1. Graphical method
                  2. Stair pole method
                B. Other
              VI. Stringer Fabrication
                  A. Procedure
                  B. Application
                    1. One and a half story buildings
                    2. Two story buildings
                VII. Building a Wall-Supported Landing
                    A. Procedures
                    B. Steps
                  VIII. Shop-Built Stairs
                      A. Description
                      B. Procedure
                    IX. Winder Treads
                        A. Definition
                        B. Rules
                        C. Steps
                        D. Other
                      X. Exterior Wood Stairs
                          A. Exterior vs. interior
                          B. Codes
                        XI. Exterior Concrete Stairs
                            A. Design
                            B. Reinforcement
                            C. Other
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