Code and non-code kits
Some spiral kits are sold as non-code products, alongside code versions of the same design. Before ordering for an Irving home, check the specifications against the 2024 IRC: 26 inches of clear width, 6 3/4-inch treads at the walkline, rises of no more than 9 1/2 inches and 6 feet 6 inches of headroom at your opening. The landing guard counts too. Its openings must stop a 4-inch sphere, even though the gap between spiral treads is not limited.
Before you order
Five measurements and choices decide whether a kit fits:
- Floor-to-floor height, finished floor to finished floor
- Opening size, large enough for the diameter and for headroom
- Turning direction, clockwise or counterclockwise going up, so you step off where you want
- Platform size and which side it faces
- A plan for the Irving permit application, submitted through the MGO portal
Order the wrong height or turning direction and the last tread will not meet the platform, which is why we confirm these numbers before installation.
For sizing a stair to a game room or attic, see spiral stairs for lofts and attics. Other services are on the Irving Spiral Staircases home page.