CARP 040G - Stair and Ramp Forming

Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B
Advisory:READ 022 or appropriate placement; MATH 070 or appropriate placement

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the carpentry industry. The course covers methods, procedures, and practices used to form stair and ramp structures. Students review project plans to determine stair and ramp configuration and overall dimensions. Stinger riser and stair thread calculations are explained and practiced; and state and federal building codes pertaining to stairs, ramps, and handrail requirements covered.