Stairs are one of the ways to get from one floor to another. And there are many different types like straight-run, quarter-turn, half-turn, winding, circular, and spiral. However, there are rules and codes to follow so that they would not endanger the welfare of a person. Knowing stairs can be dangerous, following the rules will make it beneficial and easier for the people using them. When it comes to stairs we also need to pay attention to the railing (hand and guard) and the landings. The hand rails should be at a height where everyone is able to hold on and the guardrails should be able to protect people from falling of the staircase.

Egress is a mean of getting out the building in case of an emergency like a fire. The exits should be in a position that it is easy to find and everyone is able to escape from it. For example, they should be a minimum of two exits in case one is blocked off. That way people are not stuck in the building.