CARP 050D - Basic Stairs

Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B

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 introduces students to stair framing theory, terminology, and construction techniques. Students interpret floor plans and drawing elevations for job planning and to layout and detail stair stringers. Methods for calculating the number of stairs, landing height, stair threads, and riser dimensions are presented and practiced. Instruction includes measuring skills, mathematical principles, stair and handrail fabrication, assembly, and installation.