Open Side — Glossary entry
Category: Glossary entry
Open side of a staircase without wall connection.
The open side is the side of a staircase not attached to a wall. It affords a view into the space below and reveals the construction of the staircase. Fall protection — for example a railing — must always be fitted on the open side.
Related terms
Related terms: Open Stringer, Fall Protection, Railing, Railing Height, Open Stair, Self-Supporting Stair.