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riser

In French: contremarche (hauteur de marche)

Definition

The vertical height of one step, measured from the top of one tread to the top of the next. Every riser in a stair must be the same.

Also called

  • rise

Other names in French

  • hauteur de marche

Sources

  1. CCOHS summarizes the code values: risers of 125 to 180 mm, uniform from step to step.

    Escaliers : prévention contre les chutes · Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST)