Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC234   19952-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
ABC234 19952-20046 L+L 2 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Finish Stairs
Installation techniques for finish stairs and trim parts. Includes service stairs, main stairs, balustrade systems, shop built and commercially constructed stairs. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., and ABC230), or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC234   19952-20046 Finish Stairs
1. Define trade terms and specific stair parts. (I)
2. Describe the procedure for cutting and installing a service stairway. (II)
3. Describe the procedure for cutting and installing main stairs. (III)
4. Outline the procedure to construct a balustrade system. (IV)
5. Describe and outline the variations of the "L" shaped stairway and specific methods of finishing. (V)
6. Describe the procedure to finish an over-the-post balustrade system for the "U" shaped stairway. (VI)
7. Construct a shop-built stair.(VII)
8. Identify promontory stair parts and demonstrate specific methods of installation. (VIII)
9. Install false end caps, treads and risers. (IX)
10. Explain specific applications and advantages of commercially constructed stairs. (X)
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ABC234   19952-20046 Finish Stairs
    I. Stair Nomenclature
        A. Terms and definitions
          1. Balustrade system
          2. Height
          3. Plumb
          4. Pitch block
          5. Rake
          6. Rise
          7. Run
          8. Other
        B. Parts
          1. Gooseneck
          2. Stringer
          3. Tread
          4. Riser
          5. Baluster
          6. Newel post
          7. Cove moulding
          8. Other
      II. Service Stairway
          A. Tread dimension
          B. Post connection
          C. Tread installation
          D. Handrail installation
          E. Height of rail
          F. Closed stairs
          G. Templates
            1. Riser
            2. Tread
          H. Cutting
            1. Risers
            2. Treads
        III. Main Stairs
            A. Riser-tread connection
              1. Butt joints
              2. Rabbet joints
              3. Miter joints
            B. Newel posts
              1. Starting newels
              2. Landing newels
              3. Over-the-post connection
              4. Post-to-post system
            C. Finishing main stairs
              1. Stair nosing
              2. Cutting and fitting riser and tread
              3. Installing moulding
              4. Installing handrails
              5. Finishing styles
              6. Starting step
              7. Return nosing
              8. Pitch block
          IV. Balustrade System
              A. Post-to-post
              B. Starting newel
              C. Box rail system
              D. Knee wall
            V. "L" Shaped Stairway
                A. Closed "L"
                B. Open "L"
                C. Combination open/closed "L"
                D. Short "L"
                E. Post-to-post
                F. Over-the-post
                G. Box rail system
              VI. "U" Shaped Stairway
                  A. Open both sides
                  B. Combination open/closed
                  C. Closed one side
                  D. Closed both sides
                  E. Open to second landing
                VII. Shop-Built Stairs
                    A. Housed stringers
                    B. Installation of treads and risers
                    C. Precut stairs
                    D. Preassembled stair rail system
                  VIII. Promontory Rail System
                      A. Parts
                      B. Installation
                    IX. Finishing Stairways
                        A. False end
                        B. Tread cap and riser
                        C. Nosing
                      X. Commercial Stair Construction
                          A. Types
                            1. Prefabricated steel stairs
                            2. Concrete filled stairways
                          B. Applications
                          B. Advantages
                            1. Design versatility
                            2. Strength
                            3. Quality control
                            4. Integral railing construction
                            5. Availability
                            6. Ease of installation
                            7. Economy
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