Stair Enclosure — Glossary entry
Category: Glossary entry
Building-code term for the space containing the staircase.
The stair enclosure is the building-code term for the part of the building intended for the staircase. It encompasses the vertical shaft in which the stair flight and any landings are accommodated. Building codes impose special requirements on stair enclosures regarding fire protection and ventilation.
Related terms
Related terms: Stairwell, Storey Height, Headroom, Stairwell Void, Site Measurement, DIN 18065.