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Though codes vary, a good rule of thumb is that stairs must not be continuous for more than 12 vertical feet. At 12 feet, a landing must be introduced.

With typical riser heights of 7"3/4 you typically see 16-18 "steps" in a flight of stairs.

Anything beyond that is not code complaint.

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