What is a landing on a staircase?

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A **landing** (Podest) is a level surface within a staircase with several functions:

**Purpose:**
- **Direction change:** In U-shaped or Z-shaped staircases, the landing connects two runs
- **Resting point:** Breaks up long runs for greater comfort and safety
- **Fall protection:** Catches a potential fall before it extends the full length of the staircase
- **Access:** Can serve as access to adjoining rooms at intermediate levels

**Regulations (DIN 18065):**
- Required on straight staircases after a maximum of **18 risers**
- At least as wide as the staircase
- Minimum depth: **90 cm**

In **winder staircases**, the winder treads take over the direction-change function -- a separate landing is usually not necessary.

HTS plans landings so they integrate harmoniously into the overall construction and make optimal use of the available space.