Do the stairs off my french doors need to be the width of both doors or can they be just the width of the most used side?
How big does the landing have to be at the top and bottom?
Can I just attach a guardrail to the exterior and forgo the stairs?
Doors – What are the code regulations for stairs off an exterior french door
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Best Answer
If the door can be opened, it must have a landing on the outside, minimally 36"X36", but in your case, it must be the width of the doors X 36" deep from the house. You can put a guard rail in front of the inactive one, then have a smaller landing. That will look a little odd in my opinion though.