how wide can a deck railing be per code?
The total run is the overall horizontal distance traveled by the stringer. The total rise is a stairwayâs overall change in height, from the landing pad to the top of the deckâs decking. Now, some common code requirements, along with our recommendations: - The stairâs treads should be at least 36 inches wide. We think stairs should be at least 48 inches wide, so they donât feel cramped.