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Replacing exterior steps

akc0104
12 years ago

I currently have steps at my back door that have no landing. Open the door and the top step is level with the inside floor, then 3 more steps down to a large concrete patio. The steps are in dire need of replacing and I was planning on putting in a similiar style.

Today I discover that current building codes require a landing. My concern is the patio which extends from the foundation of the house and about 10 feet out.

The landing would be 28/30 inches in height. Is there a code compliant way to attach or anchor the posts without tearing up the patio?

The other concern is that my plumbing/septic is right under the patio near the door and the thought of trying to dig post holes around that sounds like a disaster in the making.

Thanks. :)

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